Top 10 BEST Countries To Ride A Bike | 150 World Bike Travellers Surveyed

[@Cyclingabout]

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[@GT2024.]

have you been in Bolivia mate....in the most dangerous road of the world?

[@Cyclingabout]

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[@marcussurleyadventures1928]

Surprised Africa didn’t get a mention

[@rupaprajapati646]

I expect the country of himalayas the Nepal ...hope get videos here at Nepal soon

[@LisaHerger]

This was great! Did you ever consider doing a video on the best car-free bike paths in the world? That would be amazing!

[@harmenopoulos]

Italy is my absolute favourite, because of the change of landscape, beautiful cities, density of very good small roads, food, wine, accomodations and weather. Last time I was there, I made a 500 km trip from Bari to Lamezia Terme, both airport cities. For this year a trip from Bergamo to Pisa was planned, but I think it will be canceled..

[@yarvick]

It was very nice to met you today Ale, thanks for the small talk we have today. You really inspire me with your travels. Any thing you need don't hesitate to ask for👋 🍀 🚲

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Yarvick! Was cool to have you stop me and say hi. Even if it was from a few metres away. 😅

[@iancunnold6297]

Last year I rode Budapest to Amsterdam...loved Slovakia, Poland, Germany

[@youllgethateifyoudon]

I see you like headwinds

[@oscarejdonovan]

Also a tip to anyone cycling through Europe, Switzerland is the best country I've ever cycled in, don't be afraid of elevation or of their crazy prices! The Swiss are incredibly outdoorsy so finding somewhere to camp was easy, even if looking in a residential area I was always offered some land to pitch my tent often without even asking. There are bike trails all over the country and smooth concrete switchbacks if you want to take it easier on the ways up. If you're worried about the prices, I easily went a month there without paying for any accomodation, and lived quite comfortably on less than $5 a day - just stick to going to Lidl! Best wildcamp of my life was pushing my bike up past Zermatt and sleeping on the side of the Matterhorn. Not to be missed!

[@Cyclingabout]

Agree! The discount supermarket + wild camping combo makes Switzerland the same price as any in the region. Plus the landscapes are absolutely jaw-dropping...

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

@@Cyclingabout Switzerland sounds really awesome!!! I've met Swiss people on my adventures and they are great travellers!!! All the best from Canada!!! 🇨🇦 🚲

[@marcussurleyadventures1928]

Totally! Swiss is a awesome place to cycle 🇦🇺 I love Swiss!

[@matthiasmay1977]

Thanks for mentioning Switzerland. Just allow a bit more budget if you want to try some local Swiss food. A coffee and croissant costs already more than 5 CHF. And whats traveling without eating local? Try to avoid mountain passes on weekends in the peak season. Even you don't like Switzerland you can reach a neighbor country within a day. All neighbors are also worth a visit anyway.

[@cycloneranger5354]

IMO Swiss people are very 'rules first' . Coming from France we found people heckling us over riding on "footpaths" and doing other random things. Nice to hear you had no problem camping where you pleased but I wouldn't be surprised if people were calling the local police to tell you to buzz off. While it is an incredibly beautiful country, you certainly pay for your stay, even if you bivouac.

[@campbellpark6684]

I thought New Zealand would have made it. Loved riding around the south island

[@michaelholland8693]

How long ago? South NZ used to be great, but the roads there are so busy now. Unlike many other countries, they have not built new highways to take the traffic off the old roads.

[@Lukearthwalker]

@@michaelholland8693 I'm sorry to hear that, when I last rode around the South Island, back in 1993, it was pure heaven!

[@sessions-podcast]

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[@BelleToscan]

Kyrgyzstan made it!!!!! YAY! Great video, Alee. Gotta tick off some of those destinations soon. =)

[@Cyclingabout]

Kyrgyzstan is definitely my favourite country in Central Asia. 💕

[@simondeguardel]

Ahh I must say Tajikistan is my #1 :) This amazing plateau at 4'000m - where we bumped into each other by chance

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

I know it's the EU but one of the best countries for kindness and still very nice to travel in and fast travel, the Netherlands, I was given free camping, offered free food invited into a Dutch couples home, another couple to camp in there garden, because the camp site was full ,not just help with directions, but people taken the time out to go the wrong direction for them 3 miles back the way they had come just to put me on the right track, and the best cycling infrastructure on the planet, yes its not the alps or the Pyrenees but the enjoyment factor was brilliant, thank you to the lovely people I had the opportunity to talk with and for your kindness.

[@tomdavid7372]

This is the ghost in the room. The No. 1 place for cycling is of course, where else?, the Netherlands! particularly for families wanting an easy holiday.

[@C0deH0wler]

@@tomdavid7372 NL is THE best. If you can't alter your routes on the go, bring anyone like children or disabled, and are stuck spending hours on Google Maps just to avoid 20 wheel lorries it just ain't great.

[@C0deH0wler]

You could litterly go in thousands of different directions and have an awesome time! Hostels to hotels have proper cycle parking too!

[@C0deH0wler]

You don't even need a map. Just keep on cycling on awesome city and rural cycleways until you find accommodation, unless you want something specific.

[@patrickgrimm8905]

There are many beautiful countries for cycling I personally like Sweden, Norway and Finland.

[@vidarv.9010]

Rv 17 in Norway is recommended, also known as the coastal road, and add Lofoten, Senja and Andøya. Bring full rain gear though.

[@Bearjew613]

Japan Israel the Philippines. To be far as long as your riding anywhere is amazing cause they're is nothing like being on a bike especially in good weather.

[@louiebodenstaff6772]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@raykleiner3151]

Nice video. I have now put both Turkey and Iran on my own list for future bike trips. My own favourites are: Tibet (HImalayas), Italy and Israel (Negev Desert).

[@manohar.p7484]

Thanks a lot for choosing my India as one of the best places for cycling!

[@SinghRoadwayS]

Yeah I felt great about it.

[@alaskaonpause]

Absolutely wonderful country

[@murilotomasoni7029]

No surprise on #1 for me. It is my favourite too!

[@BBB_Adventures]

We really enjoyed this interesting perspective on cycling the world, particularly the epic videos. Our top 3 favorite countries to cycle are Taiwan, Taiwan and Taiwan. :)

[@Cyclingabout]

Hehe. Taiwan must be pretty great!

[@ykb946]

Stay safe and stay positive!

[@ve7vie]

Now I am REALLY glad I've already done Turkey. Now I can stop! Actually I am doing my home country, Canada now. That should last a lifetime.

[@albertocsanz]

I vote for 1) Peru, 2) Colombia and 3) Scotland

[@Cyclingabout]

Love those three picks. 💕

[@keansantang3202]

My top 3 dream country to ride..is..kirgystan..turkey..and USA..

[@moelesto]

I'd recommend visiting Altai republic in Russia, I've had one of the best bike trips there. The landscapes are remarkable, you can create a route almost of any difficulty (from pure asphalt route to some quite challenging offroads experience), and the people are nice.

[@onelove8062]

Wan waan waaaaan

[@benw5691]

Thank you for sharing. How can I find places to ride in Australia (syd)?

[@chrishutchins1938]

FANTASTIC WORK

[@sweetpotato6218]

Cycle the Danube river in Europe. Epic!

[@fjiminy]

Yes New Zealand for me. Also Canada.

[@behrensf84]

Oh man... the pacific coast road is super dangerous... I biked it, and every trailer that passes you, you think it’s going to kill you.... I’ve been hit twice by bad drivers... Colorado though is fantastic. Every driver is also a bike rider, so they give you the distance...

[@agustinyoga]

Hi my number one country in the world to bike tour is without a doubt cuba. Number 2 italy and 3 indonesia.

[@veloreislich9890]

1. Mexico 2. Colombia 3. Norway

[@sharonjosekhan]

I think you should try philippines. The home a friendliest smiles. 😁🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@maheshj8435]

So if one travels along the Silk Road, one will cover most of the greatest bike routes. From China, India, Kyrgyzstan to Iran to Turkey! Few hundred years back millions regularly Criss crossed these roads for largest of trades on earth as Asia prospered.

[@donyatv1292]

Stay healthy everyone. Love you ALL

[@Newkinn]

1/ France 2/ Canada 3/ Norway

[@SamFirtle]

If cycled around 30 different european countries and I haven't been to 1 of the top 10 on the list - bummer:)

[@danielcolombo7898]

Madagascar, South Africa, Greece

[@furiousdoe7779]

Madagascar ??? South Africa .... please give info where ....routes etc. kind regards

[@srenolsen312]

Saudi Arabia is actually quite nice. The dessert varies, and the hospitality is insane. I was invited into homes every day. Awesome with their new E-visa!

[@Cyclingabout]

I'd love to go when I'm next in the region. Didn't know they had such a straightforward visa now (well... to select countries)!

[@srenolsen312]

It’s really a huge step. Thorbjørn (once upon a saga) spent 7 months getting a transit visa!

[@vakdread]

night in a tent in Australia with bike. What about spiders or snakes at night time?

[@danielfacil]

PERU brother

[@Cyclingabout]

I miss Peru soooo damn much! 😭

[@danielfacil]

@@Cyclingabout I just wanna go back

[@forrestcharles9050]

Do you think the social experiences you described would always hold true for people who don't look the same as you?

[@furiousdoe7779]

Strange that Ireland is not on the list .....and Spain was 20 years ago my favourite cycling country ..but then progress came for Spain and it changed into a motorbike lane country.

[@GullWarraich]

The future number one is Pakistan The hometown of kamran on bike

[@oscarejdonovan]

We hope to cycle through Pakistan when corona is over, what's the cycling like there when not riding in the Himalayas? Do you sometimes see cyclists on the roads or should we stick to backstreets? We can't wait to visit!

[@rabbasfavouriteenemy]

That’s my dream

[@dr.hasanhabiburrahaman1553]

Great !!!

[@stephenmaniam1163]

Can't speak for Iran or Mexico, as I haven't been. For me the others are all good choices, except Australia (one of the most racist countries I visited, and a traverse of Australia involves weeks and weeks of unchanging dull outback) and India (though you do say cyclists stick to the North of India - definitely the best bit of India for cycle touring, the big cities while never dull are so crowded and tiring, and road infrastructure poor and too busy). I love different things about the other 100 or so countries I've toured and couldn't rank them in order, but if pushed I would have to include New Zealand, Japan and France high up my list.

[@Cyclingabout]

I agree that NZ, Japan and France are right up there!

[@ronkirk5099]

I'm an American who has toured approximately 35,000 miles over 40 years in several different countries. The six months I spent in Australia was my favorite tour and the first time I used a mtn bike. Everyone who visits there will see animals and plants like no where else in the world and the people are very welcoming. I also really enjoyed New Zealand for the same reasons. Another place I really enjoyed for the remoteness and wilderness is Northern Canada and Alaska. A coast to coast ride across Canada in the summer is an unforgettable. I've been all over the U.S. but it is getting to scary with the amount of traffic. One exception is a ride along the Continental Divide route which is mostly gravel road or the Trans America Trail (an off-road motorcycle route) again mostly gravel. I did the Baja Divide route recently and agree, once you get passed the border towns, the Mexicans are very welcoming people.

[@lucasmtz3849]

Thank you for showing the real and the good part of Mexico.

[@mariobalindan110]

Is it not dangerous for a bikepackers in your country, you know if the cartel sees you? You might end up headless

[@ECnations]

@@mariobalindan110 only if your white

[@Saltydogg909]

the real Mexico is dangerous, he is lucky to not run into the cartels. they will leave you headless and take your bike just because it's Tuesday.

[@mpepp9]

I feel like New Zealand is a really underrated pick. Whenever I read a blog with mixed opinions on NZ, it’s because they’ve stuck to the main roads. You can cross most of the country on quiet off-road tracks and the diversity of scenery in such a small area is unreal. I guessed Tajikistan would be #1, never would’ve expected Turkey! Gutted than I can’t visit Iran as a UK passport holder though.

[@MrGman6897]

The Great Caledonia ain't half bad either!

[@kuntyfucstik9340]

Agree. NZ's best spots are generally away from the busier highways anyway, but there's a fair bit of inconsiderate driving here, so that's another great reason to head down quieter roads. There's a bunch of money been put into developing cycling infrastructure here recently, which is nice to see. The whole Covid thing has forced Kiwis to explore NZ, so that's helping locals become wiser about life on the road.

[@joseloureiro8762]

Amazing video, as always! You must try Portugal! It has the third longest road in the world (738kms) and it's right in the middle of the country from the southest point to the northest point. You will find the most diverse landscapes, with tons of lakes for you to bathe in and everyone will offer you food if they see you or acommodation. It was my best bike trip ever.

[@SEVENTHREEANDNINE]

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[@downtofun]

This is one of my new favourite videos. Great idea, great execution. So surprised not to see New Zealand on here!

[@Cyclingabout]

Cheers! I'd say NZ didn't make the cut because not many of the 150 cyclists would've made it there on their multi-year trips. Same with other often talked about countries like Iceland and Japan!

[@BoyNice14]

@@Cyclingabout what happened to Perú ? I need to know, i know that our drivers are the worst in the world but the treatment of the people, the food and the landscapes are unforgettable.

[@evrensarina]

I've been watching all videos of you @cyclingabout and now I've seen this and I'm thrilled. I'm Turkish and I've cycled around many parts of Turkey but seeing such an appreciation makes me really happy!

[@tepfer]

France, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea (but only on the Four Rivers Cycle Route)

[@monosapio]

I rode the East coast cycling path in South Korea and thought it was great. I also did the Four Rivers and Jeju island. I'm interested in the West coast and seeing different islands there. Are you saying you only liked the Four Rivers path or is it the only area you got to see?

[@paultuke5110]

Japan and Taiwan for sure. Mostly smooth roads and paths that are designed just for cyclists!

[@KaylaCosmos]

Alex! I hope you're doing amazingly. I'm enjoying the inspiration your content gives me. Every time I see you pop up on my feed you remind me I'd like to make a bike trip around Taiwan someday!

[@Cyclingabout]

DO IT DO IT DO IT! Taiwan is another top destination for bike travel. I still haven't been! 💎

[@KaylaCosmos]

Yasss, it's a wonderful country! You will love it! Let me know when you make it! I'd be happy to show ya around and give ya some tips!

[@PeterOldwood]

My top 3 countries for cycling are: 1 Norway, 2 Norway, 3 Norway. There's no landscapes like in Norway. Greetings from Poland

[@lindatisue733]

Poland is good too. The Eagles Nest route is great for history nerds like me.

[@TheMornox]

I wholeheartedly agree. Since 2011, Norway is the only country I cycled, it is just sooo beautiful and convenient (quality water everywhere, fairytale tent spots, easy legal situations for bikepackers)

[@PeterOldwood]

@@TheMornox Yes, Norway is great for bicycle touring/bikepacking, but it has one disadvantage - it's expensive.

[@albusking2966]

True and the streets are pretty empty but god are they in a perfect shape. You can get to the farthest and highest place and the road will be 👌🏿👌🏿

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

@@TheMornox I'm convinced!!! Norway sounds perfect!!! Thx. 👍

[@dpierre]

Watch this video at 0.75x speed with English subtitles if you are a foreign language (this is the best way to improve your English;). You will appreciate the landscapes all the more :-)

[@Lukearthwalker]

That's a really good idea, I like it!

[@aliis2000]

You have to check Rwanda!! I did a race around Rwanda and i was blown away!

[@Cyclingabout]

I'm super keen to go. I'll hopefully get to see most of Africa after I finish in Alaska.

[@harryhenry3053]

I recommend the north of Spain if you're ever around there.

[@cbory4522]

I want to go to Bilbao and Saint Jacque Compostelle

[@dunoobyduby]

I want to ride from germany to Portugal via north spain

[@sr3yu]

@@dunoobyduby great

[@Harouzame]

WORD ! Picos de Europa are aaaaaabsolutely stunning on a bicycle ♥

[@rpb3348]

Spain is Beautiful ❤️

[@chetanshah100]

You should add captions with country names, rank etc. It will make the video be understood better.

[@rickrandazzo]

As best as I could tell the USA was #2. Though he didn't sound very enthusiastic about it...

[@emilchandran546]

@@rickrandazzo what do you mean he didn’t sound very enthusiastic about it?

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

I've traveled a lot, not by bike, but outside of Asia, it was very hard to find a place that felt welcoming. As a person of colour, this kind of has been my fear about traveling by bike solo anywhere for fear of standing out and just not feeling safe in general. I've found that most bike touring people who document themselves are white and don't get the same treatment as I did just traveling to places in Europe, India, US, or Australia (though I found them to be mildly racist, they were the nicest people I met even though they were and would love to go back lol). Is there anyone with experiences cycling to different countries as a person of colour and could recommend a good starter country?

[@Otty-uk4hf]

Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Made for cycling miles and miles of cycle paths, remoteness, Sami culture ....

[@lindatisue733]

Good paths. But Sweden and Norway disease bearing ticks, and some below zero weather from September to June . Stockholm, 2021, its May 1, in the weather forecast is snow and 13 m/s wind for next week

[@arieschuite2256]

Great video, thanks for sharing! I only have experience in Europe. We very much appreciated Portugal and Sardinia (Italie). Nice people and beautiful landscapes with quiet country roads. I'm not french, but living in France for 30 years now, if you want a country with all possible landscapes and cultures, it is the place to cycle ! And a small word about my native country, the Netherlands, if you want to meet other persons on a bike, and if you like separate cycling roads just everywhere !

[@oscarejdonovan]

We just finished cycling Turkey at the end of last year, never really saw the appeal of it myself. There were kind people but then for every kind person we'd meet there'd be someone who'd try to scam us or would make us sit through some nationalistic speech about how Turkey is perfect, and the greatest country on earth. We only followed the north coast and so we probably missed out on loads but the roads going east were full of shrapnel giving us regular punctures and lorries passing wayy too close then blowing the horn in our ears to say hi. Also given the level of population density we found finding wild camp spots incredibly difficult. Not quite my cup of tea 🤷‍♂️

[@Cyclingabout]

I guess everyone has a different experience. I don't remember any nationalistic speeches, scamming, difficulty finding campsites, close passing traffic or punctures (I definitely had zero). I personally had a difficult time in Georgia though, which is often touted as a favourite in the region. I think a series of bad luck, meeting the wrong people and harsh weather conditions contributed to this. As soon as I crossed into Azerbaijan it was like a massive weight had been lifted off my shoulders - making me later realise that I was probably in the wrong mindset to enjoy Georgia all along... next time!

[@oscarejdonovan]

@@Cyclingabout I think the time we went to Turkey may have affected things, we were there when Turkey had just invaded Syrian Kurdistan so that might've made some more adversarial towards Europeans. I remember one of the days we were there it was Turkish independence day so we bought big Turkish flags to fly from our bikes - at a petrol station a man came over and forcefully pulled our bikes towards him so he could adjust our Turkish flags to make sure they were flying perfectly upright 😅 Can definitely relate with Georgia though - we also had lots of crap weather and the driving was even worse than Turkey. If you go back I'd recommend ditching the bike and going hiking in the mountains as those have been our best days in Georgia by far!

[@maviodun]

i am from Turkey and you described perfectly. i live those everyday. But some place are better. Çanakkale for example. Because bike / motorcyle culture. Most of northerns don't ride 2 wheel vehicle in traffic ever. So they don't know passing bike close is how disturbing. So both of you right. And next time i suggest Cappadocia, Muğla or Çanakkale. peace!

[@oscarejdonovan]

@@maviodun Yeah if we go back we'll definitely visit Cappadocia, we avoided the highlands when we went as it was already winter but I'd definitely like to see another side of the country :)

[@harmenopoulos]

I agree, and there are too much loose dogs too.

[@marthajones9284]

While the exotic is always exciting, it is also so satisfying to get from your doorstep to somewhere farther away and slowly seeing everything change. So you really shouldn't think that it is not worth to go on a bike tour when you can't go to an exotic place :)

[@paultuke5110]

Thanks for focusing on the places and people... and not yourself. Too many travel videos are outlets for egos. Good job!

[@petemacfarlane6478]

Thanks for sharing. I had a great time touring in the UK just outside peak season - lots of quiet roads, old walls and picturesque bucolic vistas. Short distances between food and refreshments too! I am surprised that SE Asia was not represented in the top ten.

[@jennyvandermerwe9952]

We have done over 20,000km crisscrossing Europe - best countries - Germany, Austria, France, Slovenia, Slovakia - vandermerwe.co.nz/

[@tommieronen7424]

Nice! How about 10 countries hostile to cyclists? :D

[@harmenopoulos]

Probably the same list 😉

[@remma777]

As a solo female cyclist myself, Turkey was the worst regarding safety. Constant sexual harassment. My only ever inappropriate warmshowers host story happened also in Turkey. So yeah..

[@BAR_27]

thanks for the massive effort putting out content for us to consume on lockdown :) Norway is a pretty special place to cycle, and USA is so huge it kind of has everything for everyone- haven't cyclo toured anywhere else but have Canada (w/Alaska and GDMBR), Patagonia/Chile, and Japan on the list! take care

[@zehod2528]

*C O N S U M E*

[@markthomasson5077]

Spent a week cycling in Norway. Big plus is the amazing standard and curtesy of the drivers. A point which is not mentioned and can spoil an otherwise excellent country. Ps. I come fro UK, and would avoid England, though the north of Scotland is superb....just travel faster than the midges!

[@Stebbo8292]

Thank you. Al lists are partial but you got the votes in - but who did you ask? Europe must surely have the best developed cycle routes, allowing you to explore not just safely away from traffic but quietly. I would rate Japan - safe and friendly and incredible culture. Northern Spain, Southern Germany/Austria and Italy (although less cycle paths so traffic an issue but then Italy is Italy). All power to the Central Asian explorers but that is too extreme for most of us. Also we have to be honest: I know Central America and Turkey well - wonderful destinations - but I wouldn't wild camp in these places owing to safety (and I speak from experience..).

[@Cyclingabout]

The people who were asked had crossed one or more continents on their bikes. They were always going to pick the more adventurous countries!

[@KowalskiVanishing_Point]

I biked a lot of Europe back in the 80s and my hands down favourite country was Spain. Haven't cycled Turkey yet but would love to as the couple of times I've been there the people and country have been amazing. Probably the friendliest people I have ever met even when doing any business with them. As a tourist was I scammed? Don't really think so, but the hospitality, overall low prices and beauty of the country more than made up for it if I was. Loved Çirali on the Mediterranean. If you head there I suggest late October as there are few tourists left other than some Russians and hikers doing the Lycian way.

[@Ross.Bagatski]

My top countries for cycling are Switzerland, Norway and the Netherlands. Yep, in that order. If I was asked to pick only one country to cycle the rest of my days, I would pick Switzerland. Swiss Alps are so beautiful!

[@antoine8921]

Nice video ! Norway, China, Mongolia for us, after our "half world tour" and locked down in New Zealand.

[@fredhubbard7210]

This is a great list... but the list for seasoned bike travellers. What are the destinations to get started on for coddled Westerners?

[@ПавелПарамонов-ж7я]

The video is about beautiful landscapes but nothing is said about bike infrastructure: quality of bicycle roads, size and information of bike route network, places to rent and repair your bike, attitude of car drivers to cyclists...

[@biciclown]

I can’t believe not a single African country is on the list: Sudan, Malawi, Angola, Mozambique, Namibia. But maybe because the long distance cyclist on the survey are more vacacional cyclist. Go on tour and come back home. Wonder what could be the result if you could ask the most travelled cyclist on Earth, Heinz Stücke. He was 52 years on the road, by the way never use helmet, but was big fan of the mirror. His bike was also internal gears but only three . Cheers, and I hope you can cycle in Africa

[@Cyclingabout]

Yeah, Africa is the least cycled continent, so that skews the results. I'll hopefully create some more resources about the lesser-travelled parts of the world. But for your information, Africa ranks like this: =1 Namibia, =1 Morocco, =2 Kenya, =2 Sudan, 3 Tanzania, 4 South Africa, =5 Malawi, =5 Angola: www.cyclingabout.com/top-10-countries-to-travel-by-bike-according-to-150-continent-crossing-cyclists/

[@ritchysek7624]

Iceland, iceland & Iceland. Come on.

[@BlueSpaceLizard]

Perfect if you love ice and land 😀

[@remma777]

I did Singapore-UK distance as a solo female cyclist. Turkey was my least favourite due to the constant disgusting sexual harassment i received (yes i was dressed appropriately). I'm wondering how many percentage of your voters were solo males vs solo females vs couples. Due to non-existing equality in most developing countries, solo males and females are treated way differently in those countries. My list would be: Myanmar, Tajikistan, Bulgaria/or well, entire Balkan really (Iran i need to highlight but that's again very(!!!) tricky for a solo female). Very well made video. Clap-Clap.

[@Cyclingabout]

You can check out the data sources and rider profiles here: www.cyclingabout.com/top-10-countries-to-travel-by-bike-according-to-150-continent-crossing-cyclists/ Solo female cyclists are a rare breed, so while a large proportion of cyclists interviewed were female, they were usually travelling with someone else. I remember my ex-partner having trouble with men in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Iran when we crossed west to east. I'm glad you liked Myanmar though. I went there as a teenager on my first overseas bike trip!

[@ermac6466]

Tajikistan and Iran are great places too, while your not getting killed.

[@jorgealonso5750]

Done 8 out of 10, Iran and China on my list. MY 3 Favourite countries India Turkey Chile

[@Cyclingabout]

Amazing! I just need to cycle across the USA (my next country) and I'll have comprehensively seen the top-10 as well!

[@jorgealonso5750]

@@Cyclingabout Nice! USA easy for you. Stuck in Las Vegas now, once is open for cycling im doing Continental Divide. CHEERS

[@hgodfrey]

If Yugoslavia was still a country it would have to be on the list.

[@ramzireyal9729]

Hi I would also highly recommend Bali and south India which I have personally experienced, thank you and wish you good luck and safe ride always

[@Lukearthwalker]

South India is incredible, completely different from the North, not to be missed and one of the highlights of my entire life!

[@Michael-wn4jj]

Strange that none in Europe made it top into that list. However, myself I like Europe.

[@ZenoLee0]

"Epic" cycle tourists that travel the world probably crave exotic and new places where prices are good and it's easy to camp. Europe is great for credit card touring and for its expansive cycle routes, but it's not so friendly on the world-traveler budget, nor friendly to wild camping.

[@shredfreak83]

@@ZenoLee0 unless you book in advance you risk that campgrounds are full, that makes it very unfriendly for travelling cross country.

[@Dooojooo]

shredfreak83 Atleast around Germany and neighboring countries this hardly ever happens. And even then the next camping ground is usually like maximum another hour away.

[@huhummmmmmm]

@@Dooojooo And in Scandinavia and Finland and the baltics etc. you have "everyman's right" - so you can camp whereever provided you follow the ettiquette, e.g. don't set up a fire in a forest when there are forest fire warnings.. keep your distance from houses, and keep your rubbish. You'll also find a network of free cottages and lean to shelters in some areas. Iceland is a great place to cycle. From north eastern Finland to Norway as well.

[@swapode]

​@@ZenoLee0 I do most of my touring in Germany as that's where I live and I basically always camp wild and never had any trouble, I rarely even get approached. Just be considerate and not overly stupid and you should be fine.

[@marcosbueno9026]

Nice compilation and I'm sorry for missing your survey, but here is my top 3 (so difficult to choose though): 1- Iran (amazing hospitality, history and landscape) 2- Japan (cool culture, delicious food, beautiful nature) 3- Brazil (I'm a little biased here but it's great, especially for a local) Cheers, @bikesutras #peaceandbici

[@Cyclingabout]

Iran and Japan are in my top-3 for the same reasons. 🤘🏼

[@tristanbogaard]

Stellar job, Alee! I’d say my top three is: 3. Tajikistan 2. Kyrgyzstan 1. To be decided as I haven’t been everywhere :)

[@Cyclingabout]

I think you guys need to go to Peru. 😎

[@tristanbogaard]

@@Cyclingabout As soon as the world is open again... we will go!

[@furiousdoe7779]

Thanks Tristan .... I found a German guy cycling in Namibia .... a lot of dust for him , but if you like sand ....

[@AdventureInTandem]

Interesting that no European or Southeast Asian countries made it on this list...Our top 3 from our trip would be Greece, China, and Thailand. I can't believe that Turkey was number one. Apparently we have a very unpopular opinion because we didn't like Turkey!

[@Cyclingabout]

How boring would it be if everyone had the same opinion!? 😊 Totally agree on Thailand, it's a gem of a cycling destination.

[@AdventureInTandem]

@@Cyclingabout pretty dang boring!

[@rickputnam8816]

My top three are The Netherlands (or Holland), The United States, and Belgium. Holland was an absolute revelation for me. Fantastic cycling paths with dedicated signage, easy cycling in the cities, beautiful countryside, lots of camping, history, friendly people, spectacular food, wonderful beers, and the most laid-back and welcoming spirit anywhere.

[@RomuloFF]

Oh nice content. Just been recommended by KZbin =) subscribed. Amazing Turkey! Hey, I'm about to move to Melbourne/Australia, are there any bike movements around there? Are there any talks about doing a bike path on Great Ocean Road?

[@Cyclingabout]

Cheers! Maybe search Facebook for "Critical Mass Melbourne Australia" group, or volunteer your time at "Ceres" helping to fix bikes, or drop into Commuter Cycles, Velo Cycles, Abbotsford Cycles or Curve Cycling bike shops to meet people who are into bike travel. I don't think you'll ever see a bike path along the Great Ocean Road, but there is lots of space on the side of the road for cyclists, and during the week there are very few cars.

[@michelepirovano4135]

Great vid! Can't wait for the next one! And to jump back on my bike once this madness is over!

[@Lukearthwalker]

Where are you going, or where do you hope to go, one you get back on your bike again?

[@azario6962]

Kyrgyzstan like

[@Onroulelaboule]

Hi Alex, For us it is China, Iran, Thailand, Lao, France, Moroco, Sri Lanka that sum's it up On Roule La boule

[@Cyclingabout]

They're all great picks!

[@jveyt]

Too bad no African countries, just back from a bike trip to Congo and Guinea (Conakry) was one of the best! But I have to admit that my number 1 and 2 are still Nepal and off course Kyrgyzstan! Great work on that video 🙏

[@Cyclingabout]

Unfortunately, African countries get less bike travellers, which results in less votes. I'll hopefully make some more resources using the data I've collected, which will feature more of Africa!

[@furiousdoe7779]

Thanks Yelle Veyt ...any suggestions about Congo and the best in Africa ... I have done lots of it by Toyota ..due to my back . Nepal cycling must be exciting .... Ladakh is for me really nice to cycle too.

[@musaguven3215]

I do agree that completely most interesting cultural experience ,warm welcoming, unique geographical experience will be adjourning you in Turkey. What a option you willing to have with gastronomical offer in different cities in Turkey. Enjoy your bike rides all over the word but give yourself a favor to stop by in Turkey once in your lifetime. Respect......

[@michaelwalter5940]

Japan, Oman and Canada. Lucky I travel in Turkey now:) But is not the same doing the Virus....

[@behrensf84]

What about the 10 worst countries to cycle?

[@DhakaDough]

It is very much contextual. The hospitality I have got in the USA or Canada or Mexico might miss-match with yours (if you are from a first world country). From the west coast to all the midwest, even the house with the confederate flag, I have got the best hospitality with free food, ice-cold water even got picked up from city park, free camping at KOA But my fellow riders have not got anything as they were either from a different state or country ( perhaps the perception of the economy and same skin color may play any game). There was a difference between Yukon and Ontario to me. Likewise, my experience in any Muslim country (being a Muslim and from a 3rd world country) would be way different than yours. (Wish to see what Kamran feels) Turkey is a great country by its culture and its landscape but general people are prone to like Westerners than Easterns. I did ride across New Zealand but could not even start in Australia in 2008. Maybe things are different now. But we live with our experiences. Your picks are great. Very well sorted and you are a great watch. Peace be upon you.

[@golaoi]

I've done a lot of touring, but almost all in Europe, though I cycled Cape Breton Island in Canada, once. I've been to none of your top 10 countries. I've toured most of Ireland (I'm Irish), a lot of England, a little in Wales, many times in Scotland, numerous times in France, Spain, Germany, also in Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Italy, Sardinia, Corsica, Greece, Andorra, Denmark. My longest tours have been 17 days but I've done 87 tours in all. My favourite places in all of these. 1.Camino de Santiago, in Spain. 2. West Coast of Scotland. 3. Coast of Co.Cork and Kerry, Ireland. 4. Corsica. 5. Bordeaux to Nice, France. 6. Mosel plus some of Rhine, Germany. 7.Strasbourg to Nice, France. 8. Malaga to Sevile and back, Spain. 9. Lands End to John O'Groates, End to end uk. Done 4 times. 10. Tour of Yorkshire, UK.

[@Cyclingabout]

I agree, those are some great destinations! I still haven't travelled the UK/Ireland by bike, but am super keen to get there one day soon.

[@cherepaha3]

did ring of kerry, ring of beara, and achill island, beautiful places

[@golaoi]

@@cherepaha3 Me too. Ring of Beara fabulous.

[@CiaranRawlinson]

I think I'd go Mexico, USA, Scotland (I did a 3 week trip there and the Outer Hebrides were amazing!) And maybe Japan in #4 for another not on the list.

[@CiaranRawlinson]

I'm thinking Ireland to Japan for my next trip so I could get to 6 countries on this list. 😎

[@Cyclingabout]

Ireland to Japan would be incredible! The west-east crossing is still my favourite long bike journey because you get to witness to the slow evolution of culture. 🤘🏼

[@durianriders]

THAILAND BRO!

[@Cyclingabout]

I fucking love Thailand. Hopefully I'll be back in that part of the world again soon. 🙏🏼

[@sessions-podcast]

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[@PedalPowerTouring]

Great list and many of them are on our bucket list. However, having cycled through 30+ countries here are our top three and this is not an easy thing to come up with because each and every place we've explored has it's own special place in our hearts. Ok sorry ... we can't narrow down our list to only 3. ~Ron

[@philippefriederich549]

Hi! The best country to cycle in Europe is Spain. Reading the commentary juste before mine, saying Switzerland is great... I'm Swiss. Just travelled in october 2020 from Geneva to Podgorica passing trough german Bavaria, the Austrian Alps and Croatia. In Switzerland, too much trafic and prices are crazy! Croatia is very nice, but there also, there is trafic (even in the small roads). About Turkey, I agree. I cycled from Geneva to Damascus in 1990: great! Not easy though! Spain is the empty country and safe, and secure! Crossed last summer from Malaga to Pamplona in 8 days and 48 hours: fantastic!

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

Thank you Alee, top quality vlog as usual. China and India, really? Am I the only one to feel sick because of toxic, near-deadly levels of pollution?

[@Cyclingabout]

Pollution is definitely a trade-off to consider, but it's worth noting that not all regions of those countries are polluted - it's usually just the cities.

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

@@Cyclingabout Partly agree with you. But look at the "arc of crop burning" that starts in September in Indonesia and go North to India via Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Another major issue is that in these countries they don't collect rubbish. So locals dump and burn them. It's actually pretty bad in Thailand and Viet Nam.

[@sr3yu]

@@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366 as an indian agreed with you but not the case everywhere , I guess you only ride north India ,South is different

[@muhammadsaifuddin5711]

At last, a non eurocentric list!

[@karimquraishi1032]

Ok, I guess now everyone would have their own opinion and rightly so about what country they like but I can't believe Canada's west coast isn't in the list - the rockies, the glaciers, the thousands of km of old railways tracks turned into bike trails, the dempster highway all the way to the shore of the arctic ocean, the okanagan valley, forests, national parks such as the world famous banff, jasper and rain forest of the northwest!.