My first day bikepacking - The Lombok Tour (part one)

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thanks for taking the time to watch this first episode, it means a lot 🙏🏼 if you'd like to follow the rest of the series, the full playlist is here: kzbin.info/aero/PLei_FTA3N7BpoGsqw__6o7JNGB425ikTx

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Here it is! I hope you enjoy 😁🚴 and could you do me a favour? If you like it, please consider sharing with someone else who may also enjoy watching! That would be awesome 🙏

[@davidcurry9255]

I love how personal your videos are.... You air all the thoughts that every single person has but usually isn't brave enough to say in a video. Even more brave to reveal the "mankini".... I look forward to seeing more of Lombok in your next video despite the pain. Reminds me of your climbing videos on mount Rinjani.....the hardest things with the most responsibility required are usually the most rewarding.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Well thank you very much David - lovely feedback! I Appreciate you taking the time to watch. I do try to keep things raw and real - that's important for me in my filmmaking. You have to laugh at yourself. Especially when wearing something ridiculous as I was haha! And yes you're spot on. As you'll see later on in this series, there is a lot of pain and hard work involved but it is completely worth it. I found this trip one of the best and most rewarding I've done thus far.

[@Nandiboi_Travels_Aerial_Views]

The cinematography, storry telling, music and drone shots are really amazing (as expected ;)! I'm really waiting for next video ;) The word is: EPIC, grade: A+++

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you so much man - I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and for such kind words 😁🙏 I put a lot into this to try and make it as good as possible! Glad that you've enjoyed it. I'll share the next episode next week

[@petermckinnon7102]

I agree with you. That road is definitely better than the great ocean road. I love it.

[@PS3Cooooooool]

I think Its all about how you please your audience more. You Rinjani was a smash hit; what people want is endless things: - special series - your activities in a condensed vlog (people hate it when its a 1 or 2 things they do nowadays since its time consuming just to see someone do a certain thing - people will remember you when you offer something unique (could be your character when you encourage your wife climbing the mountain (yes people love to see challenges, leadership example, humble person…etc) - love to see stats, visuals and charts in your trips - interactions with others and meeting some locals and asking questions. - meaningful messages (which you’re doing brilliantly) - group challenges - series of this vs that or place, or cities - your recommendation for eatery, restaurants cafes etc (you are in Lombok and all other vlogers are in Bali. …. Just my opinion

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

I agree with this! Thanks for the comment 😁 alongside these types of series I make (which take a long time), I'm hopefully going to do some shorter, more laid back vlogs where I explore more of Lombok - including our favourite places to stay and eat

[@PS3Cooooooool]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms i loved every vlog you make (even if it were 1 hour tbh) but yes, nowadays people like short versions much more

[@JamesWhite1]

Awesome video and I idea, I cycled from Bristol to Rome in 10 days a few years back now, one of the best things I've done. The freedom and adventure is amazing. Thanks for sharing your experience and videos 👍👍

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Mate that sounds brilliant! I'm amazed you got that done in 10 days...fair play. I really love the freedom and fresh viewpoint this trip gave me. The possibilities are pretty much endless haha. Thanks for taking the time to watch - glad you enjoyed it! Will upload part two this coming Friday 😁

[@JamesWhite1]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms looking forward to watching👍

[@sophieriley9555]

We were so looking forward to watching this and it totally exceeded our expectations! Marvellous.... fabulously done, Josh 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😁

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Ah wow, thank you! That's so nice to hear 😁 really kind. I'm glad you enjoyed it and hope the rest of the series can deliver! I've put a lot into this to try and make it the best it can be

[@raychristie108]

Great work Josh. What a wonderful insight to Lombok and it’s beauty. Well done. Looking forward to the rest of the series and whatever else you have planned in the future. 🎉

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Cheers Ray! Very much appreciate your support, nice one :) in this series I've really tried to show off the beauty of the island - lots more to come in the following episodes!

[@paulscott775]

Always look forward to a new Vid from you... been a long wait. But worth it. Just amazing. Heartfelt and awesome. Can't wait for the rest of the Series 👍👍

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you Paul! Very much appreciated. It's been far too long hasn't it 😂 I'm hoping to be a bit more consistent through 2023 but it feels great to have this whole series done and releasing weekly for the next month or so. Hope you'll enjoy the rest of the episodes!

[@rowanhannaway185]

Man those hills are barley manageable in a car, seriously impressed at how well you did. Really epic video, looking forward to the next few installments.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Haha tell me about it Rowan - they're nuts! I knew they'd be tough. But very rewarding to get over each one. There's a really horrendous climb in part two next week...the people constructing Lombok's roads chose some crazy gradients 😂 thanks for taking the time to watch mate, very glad you enjoyed it!

[@andresaputra4165]

You carried a house on that bike! Hahahaaha love the intro song 💯 and great to see the new upload man

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Hahaha literally...and my body felt every second of it! Thank you bro 😁🙏 it feel great to share this! Appreciate you taking the time to watch

[@OneShotAdventures]

I was looking forward to this and it definitely didn’t disappoint! What an amazing first episode - proper adventure! Doing something so physically challenging and still managing to focus on capturing it all with multiple cameras is no easy feat, but you managed it mate. I bet the edit wasn’t a quick one either… Brought back some amazing memories of Sengigi and Senaru for me. Can’t wait for the next one mate

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you for the kind words mate, means a lot 😁 very glad to hear you enjoyed it! You're spot on haha, you know more than most how tricky it can be to film everything while on the go. It was quite tough, but yeah I think it's worth it. I really wanted to show off how beautiful the island is with this series. Looking forward to sharing the rest of the episodes!

[@laroche00brut]

We've been looking forward to this for a long time! Thanks for a fantastic first part of the series. Very promising! Can't wait for part two! We stayed at Rinjani Lodge a few weeks ago after climbing Rinjani. Stunning surroundings up there in Senaru

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

And thanks for watching Fredrik! Really appreciate it and glad to hear you enjoyed 🤙🏼 Rinjani Lodge is cool right? Great place to relax after a hard hike or cycle haha. I wish I'd gotten there a bit earlier...could've had a swim in the pool!

[@RezaTri]

Agree, fresh coconut is the nature's best gift🙌😁 works best on hot sunny day. Amazing video!

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

It really is! I think there is some science behind how it hydrates you :) super healthy and refreshing. And thank you for the kind words - I appreciate you taking the time to watch and glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@arcangelsalgueiro2725]

Great video Josh!!! Nice to see your back !! 💪💪

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you mate, I appreciate you taking the time to watch! It's nice to be back 😁 hope you'll enjoy this series

[@kesunekun1531]

Can't wait for part 2, keep up the good work Josh. Wish I could come across you on the road while you're doing your mission 😅

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it :) and look out for me! I am always cycling around the island haha

[@firdaushanapiah7691]

Such a beautiful ride video. Well crafted. Makes me want to jump on the plane and ride Lombok as soon as i can😂❤

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Hey! Thanks so much for the kind words :) appreciate you taking the time to watch and I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Lombok really is a beautiful place to ride a bike. I'm very spoiled here! Highly recommend it

[@MuslifaAseani]

Coming here from the twit-land 😁 Tampiasih for promoting Lombok in your own style's

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you very much for saying hello and watching 😁🙏🏼 glad you enjoyed it!

[@sonmika1288]

nice to see you back to lombok😁🙏

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Always a pleasure to be living in Lombok - it's a special place close to my heart :) hope you enjoy watching this one!

[@mikedigirolamo8541]

Oh my gosh dude. This is awesome. Well, well done man.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thanks so much Mike, really appreciate that! Glad you like it 😁 it was a lot of work but totally worth it

[@KreasiTangan_GO]

Mantap, pak Josh!! Awesome video.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Terima kasih banyak 😁🙏 glad you like it!

[@Domonkos_K]

This was such a good story, I was glued to the scenery, and laughed with you, at you (leotard, sorry), and felt uplifted when you made it. And it is only the first video, thank you!

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

That's awesome to hear, thanks Domonkos 🙏🏼 really appreciate it! I put a lot of work into this so it's great to see it paying off 😁 hope you'll enjoy the rest of the series!

[@roelf8044]

I remember driving this part of lombok with the scooter. The sights are amazing, so many opportunities to stop and take in the beautiful sights.😍

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Yep! It's that kind of place. No matter what wheels you're using, it's a great place for an adventure of this sort. So many great places to explore

[@larry4674]

Great first day for a newb cycling tourer! You now know this already of course, but it bears repeating. Bring plenty of water and snacks so that you can drink steadily and eat something at least every hour or so. Hitting that wall is no fun!

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thanks for taking the time to watch Larry, much appreciated! It was a phenomenal trip and I'm properly hooked now. Learned a lot along the way, of course :) I think plenty more water, snacks and things like electrolytes could really go a long way. Appreciate the advice!

[@rzkylhmsyhslmn]

Nicely narrated. Lombok is amazing

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Cheers Rizky! Appreciate you taking the time to watch 🙏🏼 it really is

[@noodad]

Man that was a tough first day! Look forward to the next one (glad it’s not me)

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Haha cheers! It was very, very tough...and there are harder ones ahead 😂 thanks for taking the time to watch, I really appreciate it. Part two next Friday!

[@solobrouk]

If only we could download the rest of the series and binge watch it all ha ha . Great first day . I was following you along on google maps . Those arial shots must of taken a lot of pre planning . Can’t wait for episode 2 . Nice one la.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Haha good idea mate - I may well consider that for future releases! I'm the same as you...if I'm into something, I'd happily binge it all in one go. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch - really glad you enjoyed it. The aerial shots were a lot of work, but I think they're worth it! They add a bit more polish and show off the best of the island 👌

[@Biking360]

Well done lad and welcome to the cycle touring community.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you mate, it's an absolute pleasure. I'm hooked now...all I can think about is what's next! Appreciate you taking the time to watch, cheers 🙏

[@Biking360]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms Great to hear that you are now one of us. We welcome you with open arms :)

[@MasPatrick]

Love your video, so inspiring...

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you very much! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and very glad to hear you enjoyed it :) got a new episode coming tomorrow

[@SantiMorganGarcia]

Great first ep mate. Seems like a brutal ride but fulfilling. Look forward to watching the rest

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you bro! Appreciate it 🙏🏼 it was a bit brutal, but I was expecting that haha. Learnt a lot...day 2 is even worse!

[@SantiMorganGarcia]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms Also mad how good you've got at speaking the local language. It seems the case anyway haha

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@SantiMorganGarcia thanks man! I wouldn't say I'm amazing yet, but working on it 😂 I understand more than I can speak

[@Aztech_Drones_UK]

This is an excellent piece of work Josh from start to finish, love the drone shots and story telling, what an epic ride, well done 👏👍

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you so much - really appreciate the kind words and taking the time to watch :) I'm quite proud of the drone stuff! It was a lot of extra work but I think it helps add to the film and shows off the best of the island. Glad you enjoyed it

[@GoshTasha]

Whoa wait, you trek Annapurna?? Please tell me you're gonna release that video?! That is on my partners bucket list and I would like to surprise her with the whole trip planned for her graduation present!

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Yep! That is a fantastic idea Tasha, you should 100% do it! I shot a whole series of videos and hope to work on them and release in 2023 😁 it was an incredible trip - one of the best things I've ever done in my life so far. Highly recommend

[@emmygeddon4215]

Eyyyy another great video and damn putting me to shame with my own physical fitness. Love seeing the sights in Lombok and still dreaming of when I can return. Looking forward to the next leg of the trip

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Cheers Emmy!! Haha don't worry, we all start somewhere. Couple of years ago there was 0 chance I could do this :) I hope it inspires you! And I hope you'll be able to visit in 2023 🤞 tried to show off the very best of the island in this series with all the drone shots and cinematography...tis a special place

[@emmygeddon4215]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms you're always welcome! Feel like I've gotten to know you over the last few years and you are unapologetically honest with yourself. Your films add a level of realness that is often rare in this world, please don't stop making them and always keep inspiring people that they can achieve anything they set their mind to. Can't get enough of those views either though, it's such a beautiful place

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@emmygeddon4215 thanks so much :) very kind! I'm glad it feels like you know me haha - I think building a connection and having a community here with people who watch is really cool and it's important to me! Got plenty more of this kind of stuff to come through 2023, which I hope you'll enjoy And yeah it is an unreal place. I often have to pinch myself like...I feel an extraordinary amount of luck and gratitude living in a place like this

[@yamikaniluka]

Very nice video, great work Josh.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you Yamikani, I appreciate it! Hope you are well 🙏🏼

[@yamikaniluka]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms I'm good thanks. I hope your so fine as well washed some clips on your instagram that your in UK and seems it's very cold out there.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@yamikaniluka it's so cold!!

[@anasmoukhlis791]

Well done mate!!

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to watch :)

[@erikhrich3826]

👏 Great Mate

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Cheers!

[@alsimanche]

God...the amount of work you put into this 👍👍👍,, i can't imagine how you manage to do it all by yourself and why 🤣, also didn't you get sunburn?, Cause lombok has been very hot and sunny these days especially in the afternoon even though sometimes it's also raining

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Haha thank you 🙏🏼 I won't lie, it's a tonne of work, especially as just a one man band. But it's my passion and hoping to build toward doing this kind of stuff full-time! I do it because I love it And great question - you'll see in later episodes I absolutely get sunburnt 😂 it's inevitable in a place like Lombok. Cycling in the sun and heat was the hardest part of the trip! Thanks for watching

[@abdulrachmanabra6781]

Great video, if i can say a S-tier wholesome video Not laughing your outfit though but imagining the sunburn you've got from that blazing sun 😰 if thqt was me, i'll be staying in that cold water shower to cool down my body temperature for an hour minimum

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you so much for the kind words, it means a lot 😁 glad you enjoyed it! And yes hahaha the sunburn was no joke...I was trying to be careful wearing sun cream but sometimes it would just sweat off straight away. Plenty more sunburn in the next few episodes. The cold shower was amazing!

[@robinsullivan3407]

Great effort and video mate! Tried the same thing in southern Thailand but had to abort due to heat, traffic and too many sketchy encounters with wild dogs. Are Lombok dogs more chilled? :D Greetings from Gili Air

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼 glad you enjoyed it mate! And I know exactly what you mean...I think there's a very good reason people don't tend to do too many cycling tours in the tropics 😂 as you'll see in this series there's a lot of problems with the heat, and a few dogs too. I don't think they're that bad here, but they can gang up and get a bit rowdy. The bike really spooks em too

[@morningenjoynesia3642]

❤️ from Gili T Josh 🍺😁

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Cheers! I really should have just gone to Gili T instead 😂... thanks for taking the time to watch, I appreciate it :)

[@morningenjoynesia3642]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms keep healthy to you and family Josh 🍺. And still waiting cinematography Torean Rinjani from ur vid 🙏🙏

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@morningenjoynesia3642 I hope to climb Rinjani again in 2023 :) Torean is the plan! Thank you very much 🙏

[@OrangPinggiran-gz5zl]

Josh Sumpah Videonya Keren Banget❤Tetapi saya Mau Komplain😅 Akhir2 ini Kenapa Jarang Sekali Buat Video ? Jika Masih di Lombok Buat Video Lebih Banyak lagi Manfaatin alam sekitar Lombok Bersama isteri Entah Kemping Bareng atau jalan2. Saya selalu menanti video2 lainnya dari anda❤

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Haha saya setuju. Lebih banyak video akan segera hadir! Terima kasih banyak 🙏🙏🙏

[@Bikepacking]

Cool

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to watch :)

[@farishaidar4616]

Next motor touring ❤

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Perhaps in the future! Let's see :)

[@radityarasqa4547]

I use to cycle when I have a bad days,,, and it's really work to take my anger,,, I take a day in a weeks to spend my time to cycle around the rice field and village that's the way I maintained my emotion to calm down

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Nice! I completely agree - it is really important for both physical and mental health :) I have learned that this year. If everyone was cycling, I think the world could be a happier place haha! I talk a little bit more about it in the last episode of this series

[@laluardypati8744]

I like it. I'm from Lombok,are you still on lombok island? Bisa bahasa Indonesia..

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thank you! Saya bisa bahasa indonesia sedikit2 ya. Saya tinggal di Senggigi 😁🙏🏼

[@adipranoto1396]

I did my biketouring from Malang (Java) to Labuan Bajo (Flores) last week. Unluckily we're not meet on the road

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Wowww that's a nice trip! I've thought about doing this one myself. Nice work :) shame we didn't meet but perhaps next time! Keep on riding

[@adipranoto1396]

@@JoshEdwardsFilms okay bro, if you come to Malang for a trip, you can stay at my house for free, keep riding 👍🏻

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

@@adipranoto1396 thanks so much man, that's very kind! I will let you know when I'm coming :) you too - keep on riding and enjoy your adventures

[@9000R]

Semangat semangat

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Haha yess! Terima kasih 👊

[@807800]

Yes, I laugh. lol For serious, though, that looks like a fun thing to do at the weekend or something. Ok, maybe not that extreme.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

You should try it! My aim with this series was to inspire people to go out and start cycling 😁 thanks for watching - I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼

[@Education.C]

Malimbu hill😁

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Yep! So difficult 😂 but amazing views. Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@petermckinnon7102]

I can’t find the rest of your cycling tour. Only day one

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thanks for the heads up Peter. The full playlist is here, with all the episodes :) kzbin.info/aero/PLei_FTA3N7BpoGsqw__6o7JNGB425ikTx

[@petermckinnon7102]

Very hot and flat land up north.

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Yup! Especially in the middle of the dry season...oofff

[@bowosoesatyo5725]

hi josh, im bowo live at mataram, want to bike with you

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Hey Bowo! Hopefully see you on the roads soon? Thanks for taking the time to watch 😁

[@bradwilliams3278]

Great vid really looking forward to series. I own a Surly Troll and have toured all over Thailand & northern Laos. I had planned for the Indian Himalayas in 2020 but we all know what happen with that anyway that's my dream tour. Hills r Ur friends. Becareful on the downhills

[@JoshEdwardsFilms]

Thanks Brad! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and glad you enjoyed it :) it's funny you mention the Himalayas - I have also been thinking about what kind of cycle tour route I could do around there. I hope you get the chance to do it now that the world is opening back up 🙏 would be epic. Part two of this series is live now, if you're interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnaZqpariZxjiqc