The Ride | Bikepacking 3200 km from Basque Country to Prague to visit my mom

[@kstoeb]

This video is not quite the usual bikepacking video. You created something very personal and beautiful. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@denisamonil]

Thank you!

[@alextomar6276]

I too was thinking about this. Generally, these videos only highlight the photogenic parts and don't cover the battle of the mind that happens with the combination of solitude and challenge. Life is a long battle; the more we subject ourselves to discomfort, the more we grow and learn to become adaptive. It is a story of one hundred thousand generations. This video got me thinking about doing such a journey next year as a bookmark in my life. Well done.

[@interceptor7905]

Nicely said

[@sulamor]

I was a long distance cyclist. Your sharing of your struggle and journey, is dearly wonderful, Thank you. Freeing a caged mind, is the gift of a bicycle, the best human invention!❤❤

[@clivegower-collins9012]

I am 62 years old. I cycle and have done all my life. I found your honest story humbling and inspiring. This is the good side of social media. Stay brave.

[@WesMacaulay]

KZbin just started putting videos like this in my feed - I love how gravel bikes allow us to climb mountains and explore our world immersively, but still allow us to cover great distances. I am amazed at all the gorgeous backroads you were able to take to get to your destination. The amount of vertical you had to climb is astounding! You did your own Tour de France! Thanks for showing us a very personal view of Europe we've never seen before.

[@stephenking27]

This is simply the best cycling video I’ve seen. You capture the physical, psychological and emotional parts of the human-powered travel experience, and the beauty and challenges of the natural world you move so gracefully through. It’s poetic!

[@franciscofonseca6328]

Uau you blew me away, with such tastefull, unselfish, beautifull adventure. Thank you

[@kenprice1047]

Beautifully Done. And wow! Your first big cycling adventure and you made it look so easy!

[@elizabethsoro3421]

You are a poet and philosopher.

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

Great video motivates me to go to an Adventure

[@Bertie..]

Wow, loved the story telling. As a bike packer I take lots of photos but don't put into words what I'm feeling on my trips. Your story made me feel like I was on my own trip. Beautiful.

[@cctrailrunningnz]

Cycling poetry. Thank you!

[@laurahepo]

Not only brave on taking this adventure but so talented! This video is art

[@denisamonil]

Thanks dear 💞

[@IñakiMansilla-n3z]

Spot on! The mind gives up before the body. All it takes is changing your thought patterns. I´ve been a cycling for more than 25 years. I´ve done all the major climbs in Pyrenees, Alps and Dolomites. It takes a lot of courage to confront such a big challenge and to face such a demanding sport with no previous experience. BRAVO!! Oso Ondo!!

[@denisamonil]

thank you!

[@Filip-qv7ug]

Ive only seen 7 minutes of your video so far, but I can't catch a breath. Last summer i cycled from poland to spain and now when I see same places in your video I kind of exist in this journey again. I havent fell this kind of emotions for a long time. Thank you so much, take care!

[@elizabethsoro3421]

What a lovely refreshing video. Beautiful pace. Beautiful music. Scenery. Humility.

[@lifecycleproject]

A beautiful story, exquisite images, music & sentiments. Well done and thanks for sharing !

[@patrickking6345]

Excellent thanks for your adventure. You have lots of guts. I am amazed. This is a quote I use to caption special bikepacking pictures “Whoever wants music instead of noise, joy instead of pleasure, soul instead of gold, creative work instead of business, passion instead of foolery, finds no home in this trivial world of ours.” -Hermann Hesse/“Steppenwolf” Take care

[@kennethkuhl1188]

Your adventure, commentary, thoughts and pictures were just beautiful. You should be very proud! Thank you.

[@woutereisink4923]

What a truly beautiful story of a truly beautiful person, thanks for sharing ..

[@Michael-hw1sn]

A truly inspirational Bike Packing video. Thank you for all of the time and effort this video must have taken. I have sent it to my nieces and nephew to expose them to more of the world, which this does beautifully, and perhaps they will also dream of and experience the world on a bicycle.

[@jonathanblack3351]

Outstanding. I feel peace and beauty. Thank you.

[@sun4weasel]

Thank you for this interesting view into your adventure. You are a very brave person!

[@redmondjr.sandersbrown5270]

My respect and my admiration for you, Denisa! Wow! You not just made it the whole way through, you also do umented it, edited it and uploaded it on your iwn, I must assume! Yes, I bet there are many other potentials in you yet to be explore!!! Vless you for sharing and for inspiringnthe world with this adventure of your!!!

[@derekshetterly9414]

I loved your insights and video of your trip - thank you for the inspiration!

[@Balintrebeka]

This was absolutely beautiful!

[@denisamonil]

Thank you ❤

[@stevenpaulday4825]

This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Thoughtful and so well done.

[@lao_and_theo]

Incredible adventure and video ! Loved the editing and the "personnal development" that you integreted in the voice over.

[@johnweightman2002]

A delightful,intelligent, reflective joyous film! Thank you.

[@sgthoumie4325]

Beautyful! You speak out of the deepest of my hearth, brave person!

[@STARSIDEAS]

The world belongs to the brave & You definitely are. Such beautifull & honest & inspiring story! Enjoyed every bit of it. Thank You!

[@bobbyspity]

Stunning film and lovely paced , encouraging adventure and discovery. Thank you

[@zandrixarcenal5823]

I love bikepacking, and i like your videos a lot!

[@lizchilderley154]

Thank you for a refreshingly different 'sharing' of your journey - no boasts about 'solo female travel', no daily mileage and climb 'stats' summaries, no pushing on and on to keep within a self imposed timeframe. Instead you articulated a beautiful and vulnerable story of the complexities of this life, and how being in motion, on a bike, has healed you. I wish more adventure travelers would follow in your tracks, drop the ego and focus on the journey and what it brings to the mind.

[@CR-bc2kd]

BRILLIANT!! Not just for the physical effort required to cover the route, not just for the careful route planning, but for overcoming all the mental challenges - loved your philosophical musings, and will try to keep you in my mind when I traverse the Pyrenees this summer (starting in Bayonne, then to Lourdes, to Foix, to Puymorens to Perpignan). I will think of you, and will take comfort from your story telling and your excellent photos/ video production!!

[@tattooblacksun]

really beautiful storytelling .... I'm happy for what you have seen and live in your long ride with your self. really jealous !!!! wish you the best because you deserve it !!!!!

[@MatějRýdl]

Klobouk dolů, pěknej výkon, inspirující. Super playlist.

[@dooley-ch]

You are an excellent story teller. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to hear about your next cycle tour.

[@denisamonil]

thank you!

[@alaincoppel8517]

Bonjour Denisa, Vraiment, une magnifique vidéo et chapeau bas pour ce premier défi. Ce voyage intérieur que tu décris merveilleusement me parle aussi beaucoup, même si dans mes voyages à vélo je n'ai pas encore parcouru une aussi longue distance d'une seule traite. Prends grand soin de toi et au grand plaisir de te retrouver dans tes prochaines aventures cyclistes !!!!

[@BernhardMasterson]

Your approach of focusing as much or more on the inner journey is wonderful. Thank you for your honesty in sharing your complete experience. Also I enjoyed the scrapbook style elements. So well done. You are impressive.

[@tommyj3005]

Watching this is euphoric

[@gokhulrai]

Such an amazing ride! Sending lots of love and support all the way from India. Keep pedaling and inspiring!❤

[@mikesmit6663]

Just watched this again. Love your personal journey what you discovered about yourself. Hope to do a trip through Europe soon, definitely Prague 😊

[@DavidMartinez-re4oo]

Super inspiring!

[@CycleTravelOverload]

Epic adventure Denisa! So lovely how you depict your travels and extract the essence of what bike travel is like. Well done!

[@5kyforger]

Well, this was exquisite! Perseverance, grit, laughter, sadness, all of it combined in a beautiful storytelling. Thank you!

[@denisamonil]

Thank you!

[@wp1300]

11:00 Physical strenght is a reflection of the strenght of the mind.

[@Julian-di9gm]

I am glad we have people so sensitive for the beauty of nature and adventure, like you in this world . Inspiring story!

[@johntraynor4243]

Love your adventure, your spirit and your storytelling. Truly inspiring!👍

[@aprianto1985]

So gorgeous trip

[@SvenfromKiel]

...I came here for a "bikepacking-story" but you told it so personal with so much impressions that I have to say thank you for sharing your journey which really made my sunday. I had same deep experience on a long bike trip too and it also worked as a therapy for me...being with myself and sharing time with me. Have a good life and be lucky!!

[@carl1964carl]

Strong mind, strong core, thank you for sharing your journey with us. It sparked memories of my 3 years living in Europe where Plzen was my base, and I would go of solo cycling touring 8 weeks at a time. That was 25 years ago, and as I look down at my 60 ( next week) year old legs, I am grateful they where able to turn those cranks for 10 000 km around Europe with all the ups and down, good and not good memories, because you never know what the future holds for you. I returned home to Australia in 2000, 6 years later I got married , and just as my son was about to be born I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Cancer. 16 years later, with chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, I’m still here. I didn’t think I would make it to 50 let alone 60. So treasure those memories, there the only thing you can take with you 🙏❤✌🏼😊

[@rawdaaljawhary4174]

Thank you for your beautiful reflections. I hope you're healthy and well, friend. ❤❤❤

[@markobz]

I am glad people like you exist! Take care and enjoy what you do! ;)

[@mikldude9376]

Good video , and a good bike packing trip ! You are right about challenging yourself, sometimes it is just too easy to go with the flow of life and not take some risks . And, what maybe even more important than the challenge of just doing ...... Is the thought process of accepting a challenge and not being afraid of failing the challenge ! If you are not willing to take risks , you may not get all the satisfaction and things out of life possible. Time is relentless, and if you do not make good use of it, when you get old , you look back on the paths you have chosen through out your life and think back on all the opportunities you had to maybe take a better path. Or if you did tske risks, maybe you will wish you had of taken more . When you get old , regret is a thing that never goes away. All the best to you , stay safe.

[@gavamore4171]

Thank You Denisa!!!! First of all, it isn't a documentary, it's a beautiful trip, a journey of self discovery, of challenges, of seeing what one can do when we put our mind to it. I loved it. It made me see what I am missing out on, you are definitely an inspiration. Wow!!! Those views, images are really awesome. Thank You very much!!!! Greetings from Mexico!!!! ps. Keep it up and congratulations.

[@titouanleroux]

Such a beautiful, intimate, and inspiring film. I felt as though I was traveling with you all along. Makes me want to get a bike now.. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@volkerschmidt3271]

The essence of bicycle travel. Thank you

[@두바퀴와문경왕치]

아름답고 깨끗한 자연 풍경과 더불어 심신이 건강한 라이더의 모습이 참 보기 좋습니다. ^^ 안전 운전을 기원해 봅니다.

[@2allure]

Kdo jel někdy sám na kole v horku, v zimě a dešti, mokrý a zmrzlý až na duši, víc dnů po sobě, tak ví, jakou má ta na první pohled křehká a krásná dívka v sobě sílu.

[@haquta]

What a nice start to my saturday: a bike lovestory with mountains and Interpol. Many thanks from not to far away from Prague

[@petecosby]

Woooow, you are amazing (: You've put it down really artistically. Uzasneee (:

[@simeonnikolov3053]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Really enjoyed your storytelling -- beautiful ride by a beautiful mind! ❤

[@rodolfonaya7232]

Thank you, dear Denisa. Wonderfull pictures, very good edition. Greetings to you from Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@BikeLulu86]

Thank you for this lovely ride and beautiful story.

[@dakthequack5518]

Thank you for sharing your magnificent and courageous journey. But above all, your thoughts, insights and perspectives were inspirational. Beautifully written and filmed. Truly the biggest obstacles was not the mountains and paths in front of you, but one you have to climb over in your mind every minute of the journey. Congratulations and Bravo.💯💯💯👏👏👏👌👌👌🚴‍♀🚴‍♀🚴‍♀

[@xosece]

oh girl oh girl, the narration is so good, I got all teared up at moments. Great video

[@ianclark2840]

Thanks for this video. I did my two big cycle adventures in North America in 1980 and 1986. A lot of your feelings about thr ride and its challenges I can still relate to. Love the fact that a lot of your video was made up of still pictures. All my trip back then was recorded on colour slides so no videos or movies of it. And yes a few times I had no option but to take a train bus or other transport mostly due to time limitations, but occassionaly to avoid a tunnel as you had to.

[@ludwigsch.1139]

Simply: WOW! You are a brave young Lady and I feel honored that you visited my home, the most beautiful Berchtesgadener Land, during your journey. With best regards from a fellow cyclist and mountain climber.

[@DejanOfRadic]

The bicycle is one if the most important inventions in our history, and it pays back in dividends everything that you put into it. Such a lovely video....you are so lucky to have a film of such a trip to keep your whole life.

[@tobcom3542]

Beautiful. Entertaing, emotional. Good music choice, well done.

[@JS-ol7vu]

What a beautiful journey! Your story brings back memories of a solo bike ride I took from Montana to Alaska. It was life changing, one of the most challenging and most precious times in my life. I relate to so many of the feelings you expressed here. I'm moved by your adventurous spirit. Thank you. A lot of people avoid challenges. But if it's too easy is it much of an accomplishment? It's the hardships in life that make us grow. Conquering something we've never done before leaves us with the most meaningful memories. So many people devote their entire lives to pursuing wealth, comfort and possessions and never take the time to actually live. Keep living life and telling your stories. The world needs the inspiration.

[@jamiesvirtualbikerides]

so nice to meet another bike enthusiast that appreciates the beauty of nature and the lessons it brings us.

[@eddiea5076]

thank you for sharing and taking us along on this beautiful journey!

[@lecarnute]

you lived an incredible adventure, as well mentally than physically, and you are a very talented storyteller and filmmaker

[@sponardavid]

Tohle je prostě veliká, veliká paráda. Jen jsem celé video obdivně koukal, jak to dáváš. Přesně takto si představuji ideální journey of live. Čeká nás podobná cesta letos, jen opačným směrem z Brna do Barcelony. Bohužel to musíme zvládnout za půlku času, tak to nebude takový Zen jako tvoje cesta. Každopádně díky za video, úplně mne naladilo a nemůžu se dočkat až vyrazíme.

[@brendonchase9460]

What a mind, what a heart, what a journey. Anybody can do it, but truth is, not just anybody could do it. I admire your drive, your determination and your commitment to an idea. ❤

[@denisamonil]

Thank you!

[@franknobody5965]

Very nice, beautiful and touching video and story! Thanks for sharing!

[@BORANATRAVEL]

Yours is the best bikepacking video.

[@philipsmith7662]

What a wonderful video. Congratulations and thank you

[@usnchief1339]

This is an absolutely beautiful journey and video. Definitely something to be very proud of accomplishing. Great job young lady!

[@rbhis000]

What a lovely video about such an amazing adventure! Thanks for sharing it!

[@justanothernaga]

Just happened to click on the video and in no time finished watching it. Such a well-done personal journey that was an absolute treat! Thank you. Also, you are very pretty. 😉

[@rawdaaljawhary4174]

I love your reflections on trusting your body completely. ❤❤❤ What a beautiful, triumphant journey. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Lots of love, strength, and happy trails to you.

[@thesmithsmaf]

A beautiful film and a great acheivement - very inspiring. Maf in Portugal

[@Phothuya]

I have a plan to go my friend town with my bicycle around 500miles. your video is very motivated for me. ❤

[@berndamlauern]

Beautiful shots, beautiful cut, beautiful thoughts and beautiful mind. See you on the road and thanks!

[@erikl.1860]

Very beautiful video! Well done!

[@RonnyChopper-oz5jl]

OMG, this is FANTASTIC! So MUCH EXPLAINING! explaining and explaining, fantastic!

[@jonathanlall]

Great job! Absolutely loved it and great footage as well!

[@KnightMirkoYo]

That Austrian-Czech border crossing is just something else. :3

[@benoitguillem7344]

Amazing journey !! Really inspiring ! Congratulations 👏👏 You can be proud 🙌

[@andrewwillis1917]

Well done. And nicely told. Thanks for sharing.

[@paldopal1662]

thank you for the learning and inspiration I got from you

[@RedfieldmediaCoUk]

I didn’t want that to end. Beautifully done by a beautiful person inside and out. An inspiration. I’ll have to subscribe!

[@benazeddine5255]

From Denmark: Well done and excellent video with beautiful scenery. You will get hooked on biking once you get trough your long distance trip, as you actually did in a most admirable way. I am in the process of packing my Trike and Trailer for my 2024 6 months Trike tour. Last year, I did a 2.886 km circuit, which took me from Ebeltoft, Denmark to Gothenburg-Stockholm (Sweden)-Turku-Helsinki (Finland)-Back to Stockholm-Island of Gotland-Ystad (South of Sweden)-Danish Island of Bornholm-Køge(east coast of DK)-Lolland-Falster-Island of Ærø and back to Ebeltoft. I am 80 year old and totally addicted to Biking/Triking with no EL Assist. Keep biking and discovering. 🙏

[@d.Cog420]

Really enjoyed your film making and story telling. Beautiful to watch from the composition, text, soundtrack and editing. Sub from NZ

[@veyrethomas3934]

Great adventure, and great storytelling, I am a cyclist too and this is inspiring. Thanks for all the work you put into this, I hope there will be many more. You are a brave person.

[@flamehairdisaster1]

Thank you for your thoughtful and amusing journal of your travels. You have a beautiful soul.

[@TheRokko66]

Simply wonderful documentary🥰Thank you very much for sharing🙏

[@CanyonWanderer]

Wow, that was really touching! The feeling, imagery and scenes you sketch with the videography and your storytelling are amazing and emotional. I'm glad I watched your awesome journey 👍🏼, quite a documentary!

[@bohdanfryc9191]

Skvělé. Máte můj respekt. Mějte se. 👍💪

[@obsoleteindustry]

inspiring and beautiful, i hope you get to make more of these for us to enjoy