Sailing the Mediterranean & the Red Sea with bicycles

My initial idea to cycle through the Middle East to Africa became impossible with all the conflicts and Corona-related border closures. Then the only possibility to avoid flying to the African continent was to cross the Mediterranean sea by boat. I was lucky to get in contact with a Swedish sailor who was sailing from the south of Turkey to Egypt with his private yacht.
In Finike, south of Antalya, we fixed the bicycles on the back of the boat and left with a crew of 5 towards Egypt. The seas were rough and I got very seasick. So I was happy when we reached Port Said in the North of Egypt. Unfortunately though, we could not go ashore there and we continued down the Suez Canal to Hurghada. Sailing through the canal and the Red Sea was a lot calmer and enjoyable. It was my first time on a sailboat and an unforgettable experience.
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[@Bernhard20Zoll]

Thank you for taking us, greetings Bernhard

[@karlschreiber9286]

Nee experiences Niels, You survived. I don't like the onions more raw too. 😄 Good fortune. Tough man.

[@MiQBohlin]

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[@javieron8982]

What a fantastic experience!

[@kod8367]

Amazing journey Impressive, difficulties, and inspiring You are courageous

[@RasmusDomanders]

Awesome, I had a similar boat last summer. Don't forget to clean the bike twice or more after the sail🙈 saltwater eats everything dead or alive😉

[@clivegreenall309]

Greetings from South Africa. Thanks for sharing your travels. I'm watching your earlier episodes and look forward to seeing more when you post them. Enjoy Africa. It's a fascinating continent. Here's wishing you Safe Travels.

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Currently editing the first Africa video, cycling through Egypt. Hopefully I can get it online in the next 2-3 weeks

[@DannySound420]

Incredible journey man! I've been binge watching it since yesterday. What a way to spend a pandemic! Keep going and make more amazing content!

[@revolution2022]

what a nice captain

[@eugenetaheny2168]

Fantastic mate....!!! Melbourne AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺👍🏽 Eugene and Andrea ❤️

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Thank you guys 🥰

[@mayaways]

不错，海上还是很惊险的😺

[@pauldarbishire7226]

Great episode Niels - I can empathise about the sea sickness its horrible. I worked for 2 years in Cairo in the 1980's and it was the same then - "gimme, gimme, gimme" but the Egyptian people were very friendly and helpful. I am so looking forward to your adventures in Africa. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@neilgcarter]

I always look forward to your videos. I find them fascinating and inspirational.

[@octville]

I am turning 50 next year and if covid situation improves, i would love to sail with you folks and cycle!

[@johnv9879]

Again such a nice video. Thnks Niels for sharing your adventures in Covid-time!

[@IamEloy]

Wow, amazing adventure!

[@RichardMooreAndJulieMoore]

Thanks, we have been enjoying your videos. They so well done and you spend a lot of effort capturing the beauty of the countries you travel through. Looking forward to seeing your continued journeys.

[@queon-air4654]

recently came across ed pratt and was gutted i didnt come across his stuff earlier, now utube recommends me this, KEEP GOING BRO YOU GUYS INSPIRED ME TO CYCLE EUROPE IN A YEARS TIME, KEEP GOING AND I WILL BE WATCHING, SUCCESS!!

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

You found me through Ed Pratt, the legendary unicyclist! It feels great to be able to inspire other people to go cycling as well

[@audreytracks]

That's a great adventure but I think you where happy that you eventually got back on the bike again 😉. I am looking forward to your next adventure. Keep it up!

[@markwalker2986]

Amazing video! Your living the dream! I would love to do it. I bet the world looks so different in real life then it does on the TV. Keep up the good work buddy 👍

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

It does look very different in real life, and it's much better as well!

[@chalalaisombatwong6667]

I love your video. Interesting 👏

[@erkan5829]

👍

[@peterkuijt9368]

Hé Niels Dankjewel voor het delen van je avontuur Hou vol en de groetjes

[@alexmorgan3435]

Great episode. Presumably this was before the Evergreen container ship blocked the Suez Canal or after? Agreed a great once in a lifetime opportunity crossing the Med and then sailing down the Suez Canal. You're living the dream. Don't go anywhere near Yemen or Somalia though. They like kidnapping foreign tourists. Looking forward to your next instalment.

[@geraldinepluyms5935]

If or when you are in Victoria BC Canada you can stay with me if you like. I have a spare room in beautiful Victoria if you would like. I had dutch parents, born and raised in South Africa and immigrated to Canada after my parents died in Africa

[@davidharris1562]

When I was in Hurghada in 1989, you couldn’t film in the docks area, one of the German divers was jailed for taking a picture there

[@jilledahmed152]

👍🚲🇲🇦

[@andyalqigong750]

Hi,nice adventure.In haw many deys arrived in Hurgarda frome Turkey.All are safe at this area?And we want go there this year frome Romania.

[@chikken_soup]

Is that a Nauticat 43?

[@stephenfromlangley]

Is he still cycling...do see anything posted on KZbin recently

[@cyclingaroundtheplanet]

Yes he is! In Kenya at the moment. Made a start with the Egypt video, but too busy cycling around in Africa :)

[@ender4903]

Imagine how much CO2 that cargo ships emit to the atmosphere.