The Spanish Central Plateau = Off Road Paradise | Bikepacking Spain

An incredible stretch of Spain awaits us when we hit the road after a good nights rest. We find ourselves in the remote southeast part of the 'Meseta Central' heading up north. We meet a friendly local wine farmer who tells us about the ins and outs of his vineyard. Beautiful valleys with crystal clear water, a variety of wild herbs, grazing animals and lovely off road conditions make for a perfect bikepacking experience.
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[@silaslutjohann1530]

Beautiful Nature

[@RobertRod818]

I'm from the U.S and speak American Spanish. I understood every single word the farmer said. He didn't speak a dialect, he spoke standard Spanish to you, just a bit fast. Great video, enjoyed every single bit of it.

[@ciroaisa]

Indeed.

[@vikasghlo6175]

That looks beautiful

[@kurmachanneltravel]

i always follow this channel, the reason is that it inspires me to continue touring

[@WheelstoWander]

Lovely to hear that :) All the best for your journeys!!

[@kurmachanneltravel]

@@WheelstoWander thanks

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

I never imagined grapes could grow from such a simple cutting like that. I don't think I've seen this part of Spain and it's very beautiful. Thank you✌

[@WheelstoWander]

Eyeopening for us as wel! It sure was a real nice ride out there :) Thanks & All the best, E&M

[@manningza1780]

Super nice movie thanks

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks! Great to hear :)

[@georgeramirez5225]

Loved your Video, be safe.

[@ReimaginedAdventures]

Allway's top notch !! !

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks guys :)

[@rdtba21qw]

Such great content - very inspiring. Makes me want to hit the road. :-)

[@MarionandFred]

Great video, quite some heavy gravel you were riding there with your Touring bikes! Nice work!!!

[@dmitryru53]

Thank you very much for your marvellous videos, for your sparkling sympathy, for interesting narrative. I wish all the best of the entire world. Go on, please!

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you for your uplifting words Dmitry! Wishing you all the best, E&M

[@dvidgonzales8376]

In ride 4days a week. 69 years old. I have a 70s Puch and took off the derailer to make a one speed. I put half of the chain on the cranks lowest gear and the other half on the rear wheel highest gear. This is the best bike I ever had a real honey. Guys here are getting rid of their old ten speeds and getting light weight 10 speeds for an easier ride. In Los. Angeles bike trails are being put over old abandoned train tracks. When they mature they really are fun and amazing. I do not really have to buy bikes there are discarded ones everywhere that's how you learn repairs especially when the chain falls off and you need to take out more links . Cool trip thanks.

[@Self_Proppelled]

Once again thanks for bringing us along on your adventures. You're an inspiration.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you!

[@stewheart]

particularly great framing and composition in your shots - really well put together and clearly involved lots of extra work, what an accomplishment 😊

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Stewart :) Great to hear! All the best, E&M

[@dvidgonzales8376]

I have a 70s ouch which are hard to find in Los Angeles. I was able to remove the derailer and made a one speed. I put the chain on the low crank gear and the other half on the highest gear on the back wheel. Guys in la are riding light 26s . Motorized bikes are everywhere and the new bike paths we're train tracks went through town are mature and super great.

[@eberhardmayer9722]

thank you for sharing this video and for the information about the europ divide trail. May be one day I will make it and follow your steps...

[@enriquee.k3329]

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@gonperes]

Please keep enjoying Spain, but don't miss Portugal. Small country with so much diversity, natural and built heritage, great weather, great food, cheap, safe. Would love to see your view on Portugal. I love to cycle tour here! Kind regards

[@WheelstoWander]

Portugal is on our radar. Not yet sure when we will go but we definitely want to :) All the best, E&M

[@l-b7353]

bon courage !

[@krisgriffiths7939]

Another great video guys, thanks

[@bengt_axle]

One has to be very careful in collecting water from streams that are located near agricultural fields. There is often runoff from fields includes ammonia (nitrogen) and pesticides, not to mention animal waste. Even though these products are supposed to be used in a manner that limits their contamination of adjacent streams and lakes, sometimes this is inevitable, if for example, when there are heavy rains. Most high quality water filters will take care of such contaminants. Enjoyed seeing your tour of the growing areas and meeting the farmer.

[@stephentroake7155]

That looks beautiful. I like the cycle-perspective sequences. Those powered secateurs are cool.

[@WheelstoWander]

Great invention 🙂 never saw it before!

[@BeeRich33]

I biked North from Valencia towards Narbonne, then Canal du Midi.

[@WheelstoWander]

👍🏼

[@santislpslp1595]

the farmer speaks clear Spanish but maybe not easy for non-native speakers. Love your videos :)

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks! We have a lot to learn 😉

[@PumpkinVillage]

What a beautiful area. Carlos new his business. Another outstanding video. Take care, Al

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Al! It was so nice to be able to ride there. Hope you are doing good! E&M

[@davebown9991]

Hi , loved the video. You mentioned the guy who created the trail you are currently following. Could you please repeat his name so I can do some research. Thanks. Dave B

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Dave! His nam is Andy Cox and the route is the European Divide Trail. Enjoy!

[@thomasbjork4293]

Maudi and Eric, please come bikepacking in Sweden one day! You are sooo inspiring, as well as your film making. Greetings from one of your fans!

[@madisondeans5566]

So beautiful,like a dream,peaceful!as always thankyou guys! Safe travels!✌

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Madison :) Best wishes, E&M

[@michaelhawkins7995]

Superb vid once again guys thank you! Wishing you all the very best,looking forward to more as always. Top stuff! x

[@chrism2922]

Hi Guys. Another wonderful video. Really loved the shots of the sunsets. I'm impressed with your bicycles. They must be really robust because you're riding them, fully loaded, over some very rough tracks.

[@reeceholmes8546]

sunny Spain very beautiful, thanks guys

[@martinsmith6042]

Always wonderful to watch your videos and hear your stories! Thanks!

[@rvanuffelen]

Dankjewel weer.

[@Bernhard20Zoll]

fantastic, wheel to wander videos is a trademark

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks for the great compliment :)

[@ibiniohalduno]

I was born quite close to the area you are cycling right now. I would like you to suggest visiting the ruins if the prety and small Roman City of Segobrida, near the village of Saelices in the province of Cuenca.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks for the tip Francesc! We're already back but the area around Cuenca is beautiful, I'm sure we'll go back there as we would like to see much more of España!

[@nuoutdoor]

super landscapes, compositions

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you :) All the best

[@jamiemcculloch4669]

Thanks for the great video. As usual, you've captured some great landscapes at special times of the day. Dynamic scenes of sheep on the land give a real dimension to hillside. Downhill action shots on gravel demand viewer attention. Voiced travel impressions were never pseudo, but instead help convey the joy of cycle touring. This is commercial grade footage.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you for your kind words Jamie :) All the best, E&M

[@antoniocruz8083]

I'm at the moment doing a circuit in the region of Aracena, Spain. Check it out, great bicycle tracks, beautiful villages, all white houses with a castle in the middle that often dates to Arabic times. We have seen foxes and wild boars as there is iberian natural forest all around. Also there is excellent smoked ham which comes from black pigs that only eat natural acorns fallen from the trees. This whole region is in a perfect balance man/nature/animal farming with no fertilization, excessive hunting or tree cutting. It's been like this for centuries.

[@rahimullahmirza3849]

A wonderful ride

[@firmans4435]

very good video and awesome couple, im subscribe for you since you in japan

[@WheelstoWander]

That is great to hear :) Thanks for you continued support! E&M

[@henksanders6621]

Wow, beautiful trip. Thank you so much. Can't wait to see your next video. Henk and Lucie

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Henk & Lucie! 🙂

[@BikeAdeventures_Ali_And]

nice, all veri nice !!!!!...thanks from this Spain

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks 🙏

[@yellowbicycleartstudio8974]

Beautiful video! I really look forward to tuning into your videos. Thank you for sharing your adventure!

[@WheelstoWander]

Great to hear! Thank you :) All the best, E&M

[@welshbikepackingadventures]

Loving you journey guys

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Mark!! All the best, E&M

[@pauldarbishire7226]

Hi Guys - great video, lovely portrayal of how most of inland Spain looks. The guy you were talking to didn't really have a dialect more of a local accent. Thanks for the mention of the "casa de campo" which translates as field house rather than country house which has another meaning entirely in English. Spain is renowned for its sunsets and sunrises caused by the amount of dust in the atmosphere. The colours are spectacular especially the purples, mauves and lilacs. It's a wonderful country.

[@WheelstoWander]

Oh yes, sometimes we also mix words up as it's not our native language! Accents is a better description 👍 Ah that makes sense!! ☀️ They never grow old...

[@pauldarbishire7226]

@@WheelstoWander I understand that English is not your mother tongue and it was, in no way, meant as a criticism just as a piece of information. Spain is a country with many distinctive languages and dialects.

[@WheelstoWander]

Haha nooo, we totally didn't take it as criticism! How is your Spanish? For me the hardest is that they talk so fast, and if you ask them to slow down they seem to go even faster 😅

[@pauldarbishire7226]

@@WheelstoWander my Spanish is good and my Catalan is passable. I understand fully what you say about the speed at which the Spanish speak. When I 1st arrived here I would always preface any interaction with "Do you speak English?" hoping that they would slow down and maybe they would for the 1st sentence but then it would be back to 300 words a minute haha. Try a telephone conversation, now that is really interesting. Anyways enjoy your travels I have thoroughly enjoyed them - your videos were a beacon of light during the dark days of lockdown and before Covid became manageable. I feel the deep urge to go travelling myself. Take care

[@omarmoramitre5874]

Nice video, even for us like Spanish speakers sometimes is a little hard to understand the local people in another latin countries. But you make it very well.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Omar! Nice to hear we are doing a good job :) All the best, E&M

[@eisvogel8099]

Aha...."some serious off-road riding" still has to come??? This looked serious already (-; No punctures, no damages so far. I like the conversations with the people along the way. Have a great trip and thanks for sharing from a less sunny Holland

[@WheelstoWander]

;) The bikes have held up great! We hope to integrate more interactions and are learning how to best do that. Thanks & All the best, E&M

[@alfredoburgos2287]

Hablan el español muy bien, sigan pedaleando, suerte!!!!!

[@WheelstoWander]

¡Muchas gracias! Gran saludo, E&M

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Always love the videos guys been travelling and I downloaded films because as you will know you don't Always get reception, so just got your video it sure looks nice there ,it seems like the covit restrictions are disappointing fast how have you found that on the trip so far .

[@annatomalik9958]

Thank you ❤️

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Anna :) All the best, E&M

[@mariocutajar3833]

It seems you know Spanish very well . I wish i could speak it too . I only under stand and speak english and Italian and also some Arabic language . Good luck for more .

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Mario! We can manage but it is not that easy. Still lots to learn. All the best, E&M

[@bertski60]

best 13 minutes of my day just finished for sure. thnx for another dandy episode. although i doubt i'll ever be adventurous as you two, you've influenced me somewhat. whenever i take my fatbike out for a spin here in rural thailand, i always look for places i'd camp if i needed to. and now i always eat porridge in the morning with fruit and nuts and whatever. i used to hate it as a kid but love it now...imagine that! thnx again for another great show.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Bertski60! Lovely to hear you are starting to scout for camp spots and are making porridge :) Watch out, before you know it you'll be hooked on bicycle camping 😉 All the best, E&M

[@viveviveka2651]

That beautiful valley at 7:17 reminds me of some hidden-gem valleys in a remote part of Northern California. One of them is Indian Valley and the small town of Taylorsville, in Plumas County.

[@WheelstoWander]

Love those hidden gems! Sometimes you only find them by foot or bike 😊

[@petergarner]

As I've said before, I've been watching your videos for a little while now, and I am just so impressed at your progress as filmmakers! You offer a unique style and perspective-a wonderful blend of unpretentious raw footage, fantastic drone shots, engaging V.O. (and English is not even your first language... seriously?), and really polished editing.These posts are like short documentaries, and I wonder if you've ever considered making a feature-length film? My wife and I are a week away from our own 3-week tour in France, and your videos are only heightening our anticipation. Thank you, and safe travels!

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you so much for your uplifting words Peter! A feature length film would be a real achievement at one point. For now we are concentrating on making good videos on this platform. Best wishes for your upcoming tour, E&M

[@jakobhansen547]

I just love your videos, I am on a "big Tour" myself right now and you are able to show through the video how it feels like being on Tour. I really appreciate the realness. I also have to try out the "bounty combo"

[@davidreadbikes]

The graphics for your maps are really good. It shows your routes so well. What software do you use? Thx

[@StarEssences]

Looks like you guys need the Vecto water bag; the non-capped side opens much wider (as it comes in 2 or 3l size) to scoop up water faster. The cap size is where you install your filter to filter the water into whatever container you hold it in.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks for the suggestion Tracey 👍

[@StarEssences]

@@WheelstoWander It is actually the brand titled; CNOC (Vecto 2 or 3l water bag).

[@valmirbrunharimicao7850]

Awesome

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Valmir!!

[@taniamontiel547]

Your videos are so expiring! Im wondering how you deal with wild animals during the night...

[@WheelstoWander]

I hope you mean "inspiring" Tania 😅 We hear them sometimes but we never had a serious problem that way. All the best, E&M

[@taniamontiel547]

@@WheelstoWander Hahahah Definetely Inspiring and not expiring 😅

[@petesig93]

Lovely cycling in a remote and wild area. If you love riding through herb lands go to Corsica where they have the maquis scrub/herbland. In spring it is a delight. Also re the flies, here in Australia we know very well of the values of travelling with a fly-net. Such a tiny piece of kit but SO very valuable when the flies are bad. Four men in fly-nets: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnLHY5-vebRloMU

[@parsaerfani7973]

if you mix your tahini with some syrup or sugar, or honey, you will end up with a Middle Eastern traditional food that is often consumed with bread! It is perfect for a quick breakfast or supper.

[@WheelstoWander]

Yes, we did that too 😉 That stuff is dangerously good!! Thanks for the tip!

[@parsaerfani7973]

@@WheelstoWander haha 😄

[@rahmanea100]

Beautiful🌹

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you :)

[@robertgraves3215]

I paused at 2:52 with Eric's agonized climbing face, and made more coffee and lentil soup , still in my underwear. "Will this epiosode be brutal"? I thought. No, it came out awesome. Maudi's interaction with the wine guy is the reason we all ride these huge doofy looking bikes, constantly explaining why. That guy would not be so open at some local wine grower's convention or at the farmer's market. He'd totally have his public redneck game on. He was obviously flattered that Maudi was genuinely interested in his ancient craft. It's funny , I pruned some white willow shoots during that pause also (using them for aspirin) . My hand hurts a little. But then I hit play and saw his electric power shears. Now I want those. That guy obviously likes quiet things , no electric mini chainsaws that are now the rage. I would never have learned that if I hadn't seen this. Onward.

[@govibhuyan2957]

Mind-blowing your blog... First time I saw your video... It's really nice..... Sorry I want one fever for u.. Can u suggest which bicycle best my weight loss.. From out door

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Govi :) Look for a comfortable & strong bike which you can possibly take on different kinds of terrain. Especially in the mountains there is a lot of energie to burn! All the best, E&M

[@govibhuyan2957]

Thank you

[@pedallinraw]

T A H I N I ☺️✌🏻

[@JAventura680]

Viva el vino español nuestra filosofía de vida y de ruta

[@WheelstoWander]

Gran filosofia Jose! Saludos, E&M

[@alanhanley9515]

My favourite people cycling my favourite part of Europe, what's not to like....

[@WheelstoWander]

😊 What a nice thing to hear! Thank you & All the best, E&M

[@felixbrandau4751]

7:59 interesting thoughts : )

[@WheelstoWander]

😊

[@harisparafly]

Goooooooooooood

[@OscarMager]

Another epic ride and very well captured. How did you create the intro map animation?

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Oscar, we use Google Maps screenshots stiched together and animate and layer them in after effects!

[@OscarMager]

@@WheelstoWander Cool thanks, enjoy your rides!

[@donaguitar]

Nice video again, I amwatching you since a couple of months and like your videos but there is one thing I would like to mention as fellow cyclist : you are wearing your helmets over your cap and beanie, this is dangerous as the helmet is not designed for this, you should consider to wear a thin bonnet designed for it, it is not expensive at all check at Decathlon they have them, and you will see they are super against the cold and you gain in safety. Thanks for the videos and ride safe.

[@3niknicholson]

0:53 no es orégano, es romero

[@ionsyn]

I like more banana with peanut butter

[@johangeens1673]

😍😍😍

[@WheelstoWander]

😊

[@atexnik]

4:05 wax lube? How long does it last?

[@WheelstoWander]

Depending on the weather from a good few days when dry to having to put it on daily when wet.

[@moloreanm1657]

Videos are too melodramatic for me but enjoy your trips 👍

[@WheelstoWander]

The next one is gonna be less dramatic, hehe 😉

[@АндрейИльин-д6ж]

чё за велик?

[@silaslutjohann1530]

What If you Had to pee during the Ride? Especially as a Lady?

[@VicenteM]

Carlos didn't speak any kind of dialect. It was the typical inner country people way to talk in many parts of Spain. I know it can be difficult to understand, even for native speakers. You did a good job thoug

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks for letting us know Vicente! Good to learn about these things. All the best, E&M

[@NBM397]

Way too much pocket/sophomore pseudo philosophy going on. Utterly unwatchable due to that sophomoric attempt to find some deeper meaning. Seriously, we ride bikes because we like riding, like the views and so on. Which is also why I watched parts of it. That is, until the banal points of view presented as something deep and intellectual. It's a shame.I used to like your videos. This is a step too far into the "Look, I'm 'doing spiritual' now, Mom".

[@WheelstoWander]

No offense! 👍

[@zarb88]

Being an older guy i will admit they sometimes seem a little new age to me, but i think they are very nice genuine people and everyones journey is their own.

[@andrewwhitehead2002]

Are we watching the same video?

[@markpriest8504]

Well IMO it is great. Keep it up 99.9% love it.

[@r0ll1ng3r]

Did you know that every wine plant in Europe ist grafted at this way? At the year 1860 the phylloxera come like an pandemie for the wine in Europe. The only healing was to graft the wine on top of the american resistant roots. Maybe you look at the wikipedia. They knows it better like me :-) And so it is, thta mostly the wine in europe have american roots like in your great video. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phylloxera

[@silaslutjohann1530]

What If you Had to pee during the Ride? Especially as a Lady?