THE END OF MY BIKE TRIP with VERY LITTLE SLEEP - Bike trip to Berlin part 11: Brandenburg to Potsdam

[@garryshirreffs9645]

Great video thanks and sleeping bag liner plus a bivi bag as a cover always works for me cheers

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Thanks for your comment! I have never heard of a bivi bag soo I will look into that thank you! 😊

[@TheEssexSpurs]

Another 16 minutes well spent. Looking forward to the presumably last video very soon.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Thank you! Love to hear that you enjoyed the video again 😊 And yes the last video of the bike trip is next week!! (But more is coming... 😉)

[@Janssen76]

Another tip: excercise or walk a bit before going to sleep. Muscles are warmed up, and keep you warm, and no extra costs involved 😊 Also: beanie, gloves, a better down (!) sleeping bag.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Hi! Thank you so much for your tips! I like reading all these different tips! Next trip I will run a marathon before going to bed I guess 😅

[@elizagoesthere]

Lovely video, nice and relaxing to watch while eating my breakfast this morning😊

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Thank you!! Lovely to hear that you enjoyed my video during breakfast 😊 Hope you have a lovely day!

[@33India6]

I think the quality and rating of the sleeping bag is very important. I have slept in the open, with snow falling, and been perfectly comfy in my sleeping bag.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Wow that sounds like a really good sleeping bag!! What kind of bag do you have?

[@33India6]

@@ElizabethHoefkens Oh, I have ‘aged out’ of camping and never have been an enthusiastic camper, so unfortunately I can’t give you a brand or model!🤪

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

@@33India6 Ahh I see! 😅 Then I will look into it myself. Thanks!

[@33India6]

@@ElizabethHoefkens 😊🙏

[@siebel204]

Another nice video. To prevent cold rising up from the ground I use an extra piece of plastic before I put up the tent (most tent groundsheets are not fully 100% waterproof) and a good sleeping-bag with proper insulation. It weights a bit more but a good night sleep is worth the extra effort.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Thank you for your comment! And that is a good tip as plastic is very light! And yes I indeed need to look at my sleeping bag as mine is light but toooo thin 😅 I do prefer a warm night indeed!

[@TheEssexSpurs]

I will watch this later with some popcorn....Hold on!!! I hate popcorn!!!

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Hahahahaha! Thankss for watching! Hope you enjoy watching it (with or without popcorn 😂)

[@dooley-ch]

Well the estimates vary but you loose somewhere between 30% - 45% of your body heat through your head and neck, so wear a beanie and possibly even a scarf when you sleep. You can also pull the beanie over your eyes in the early morning to help you sleep. Beyond that, I wear a good marino wool base layer and marino wool socks. And it that is not enough, I'll pull on my leg and arm warmers plus a fleece.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Thank you! Very helpful tips! A beanie and scarf sound like a comfy and warm plan. And I will definitely look into these wool layers! Thanks 😊

[@tonypaddler]

You looked very bright and cheerful when you put your head out from the tent at the start! 😀 Great weather for the start of your last day 🌞 (obviously, it just HAD TO RAIN a little bit)! Lovely cycle path too. Looking forward to your next video 🙂🚲👍

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Thanks! And yes I indeed looked very happy (despite of the little sleep 😅) Hahah yes the rain is just part of this trip 😄

[@tonypaddler]

@@ElizabethHoefkens you seem like a fun and cheerful person! I must say, you do seem to have had more than your fair share of rainy weather on this trip! 🌧️☹️ Cheers 🚲🙂👍

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

@@tonypaddler Thank you! And yes I indeed had more rain then I would expect in this period of the year in Germany. The summer before I biked to Paris and had no rain at all. 😅

[@tonypaddler]

@@ElizabethHoefkens oh well, your next trip is due to be blessed with good weather then 🙂🤞☀️🚲👍

[@Man-go-Everywhere]

You only need to know two words Silk Merino. It costs a bit however I have yet to find anything better than Silk Merino base layers. Buy two tops as you will find yourself wearing them quite frequently. They are also very lightweight and antibacterial. Living in Scotland with high humidity and low temperatures makes for a challenging environment to cycle in. Finding gear that works is an expensive trial and error process.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Thanks for your reaction! That sounds like an interesting material I will look into that! A good night of sleep is worth something in my opinion 😊

[@nagarabs]

Elizabeth, I have many question for you. 1. Are you cycling on the left side? 2. How can you find out about the cycling regulation? 3. Will the authorities reprimand you when you commit a violation?

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Hello! Thanks for your comment. 1. No I mostly bike on the right side.😊 And about questions 2 and 3 I'm not sure if I understand these questions.

[@paulbruin3244]

Hi Elizabeth I do some winter camping a foam roll mat can sometimes help but not always. Do you have any plans for another bike trip

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

He! A a foam roll mat I think I have seen bikers with these; thanks I will have a look at that 🙂 And no not yet! I have some ideas but I'm not sure yet.

[@paulbruin3244]

I'm doing a cycle trip in May

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

@@paulbruin3244 that's great! Do you already know where you are going?

[@paulbruin3244]

I'm going to Scotland

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

@@paulbruin3244 That sounds lovely! Wish you a great time!

[@EwaldJansen-w6g]

Hi Elizabeth, first a question. What were the minimum temeratures you encountered during the night?

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Hi! Well I guess for some the temperatures aren't that low (I feel cold very quickly 😅) but I think the nights were between 9-12 degrees.

[@EwaldJansen-w6g]

@@ElizabethHoefkens I use a matras with an R-value of 3,8. The R-value is an indicator for isulation. I also use a down sleeping bag with a conform temperature of 5 C. This keeps me warm. Dont need no extra clothing.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

@@EwaldJansen-w6g Thanks for your comment! I didn't know about this R-value so I learned something new 😊 I think indeed if I have a better matras and sleeping bag I will be much(!) warmer already. Thanks again!

[@RViscara]

The reason you were so cold is you used the wrong type of sleeping mat. The one you used is from decathlon and it is a good one but it’s not made for cold weather. You needed one with a higher “R” value to keep you insulated and warm from the cold ground. Hope this helps you sleep better.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Mine is indeed from the decathlon and it indeed didn't felt warm while using it on my trip... 😅 Thanks for your comment! Another viewer also mentioned the "R" value so I will definitely look into that! Thanks 😊

[@RViscara]

@@ElizabethHoefkens also a warm bottle of water like a hot water bottle between your legs when you go to bed can keep you warm . Be sure to wear a hat also if cold while sleeping.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Thank you for your tips!! It is really helpful! In my later trip I indeed used hot water bottles to keep myself warm but they (obviously) didn’t stay warm the whole night which meant that I woke sometimes up in the middle of the night due to the cold 🥶😅

[@RViscara]

@@ElizabethHoefkens your welcome. Keep the videos coming I miss the Netherlands so much. I lived in Eindhoven for 5 years. I miss riding my bicycle there so much.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

@@RViscara yes I will! Glad you enjoyed them 😊

[@leojonkers3181]

Buy a good speeling back.

[@ElizabethHoefkens]

Yes that's indeed a good tip!