We Lost Our Rickshaw In India! Part 1 Of Our 3100km Rickshaw Run Adventure

The UK is currently in lockdown - we haven’t been able to travel which has completely destroyed our filming schedule - but being grounded has encouraged us to look at our unreleased, never seen before films, with our biggest unfinished project being the Rickshaw Run!
In 2018, Will and I, along with 4 other mates, took part in the infamous Rickshaw Run. A gruelling and hilarious adventure travelling over 3000km in the world’s most uncomfortable vehicles.
It wasn’t plain sailing, it was mad, we were very lucky to see India in a way that very few ever do.
We shot hours and hours of footage over the 2.5 weeks and so never managed to truly get a grip on the edit - Until now! So cheers to Quarantine for that one!
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[@SuperPtd]

This looks like the wildest adventure. Production value is amazing as usual. Needed this! A touch of Hunter S. Thompson-esque.

[@topjaw]

Little escapism for you! Glad you enjoyed, can't recommend it enough. Hold TIGHTTT for ep 2.

[@uriahsincere7306]

Instablaster.

[@chandramoulisarkar2935]

As an Indian dude I was like why would you agree to try this man. Kudos for the courage man!!! You lads are fearless af. Those rickshaws are uncomfortable even for a 5min ride to my college man

[@analeasejac4703]

Jack... Finn... Is that you? I loved this one, can't wait for the next!

[@ThatMedic]

Quickly becoming my favourite show on KZbin!! Incredible production, colour grade, presentation :D

[@topjaw]

Ah thanks That Medic Hope you enjoy part 2

[@travelswithsi8932]

Absolutely cracking part 1 you have inspired me to try this race when covid is over. Really inspirational

[@topjaw]

Simon Heath look up ‘adventurists’ - they help plan the most bonkers trips

[@travelswithsi8932]

@@topjaw Thanks, already did while I was watching the ep. Am considering buying rather than renting the rickshaw tho - may actually be cheaper

[@sheelaghtyler6489]

my husband has just signed up to do the Himalaya Rickshaw run next year { lockdown permitted}. He is doing it alone and 62... we all think he is crazy but it looks fun

[@PrachiBajpayee]

Damn!! It sounds so much fun!!

[@ofasho44]

Y'll telling me you had this never-before seen footage locked up in the vault this whole time?! C'mon! Can't wait for part 2!

[@topjaw]

Barnaby Haha yep! Part 2 out soon.

[@ryanbadke]

I am BUZZIN'! I NEED to get involved with this when the next one rolls round. Great stuff as per usual guys - edits, visuals, footage and commentary is on point!

[@topjaw]

It was EPIC, you must do it if you get the chance!

[@bencrocker3718]

Best underground Mcdonalds I've ever had.

[@topjaw]

Ben Crocker 👍

[@anijoshi21]

Top ride for TopJaw Those rikshaws are made for 5km ride at one go. Even an Indian wouldn't dare for this adventure. Good that you survived..😀 Love from Pune India

[@ThatMedic]

08:33 im dead

[@topjaw]

That Medic mate he made me jump out my skin!

[@Chaubeyjiiiiii]

Loveddd IT man .....its freqaking crazy and this country is Super Amazing

[@sidaxsiddu]

I might have seen all your videos like more than 5 times and kept sharing them to who ever is interested in travelling...great content...you guys need to promote your channel... seriously.

[@topjaw]

Thanks so much for the support ya legend

[@Hectoralejandroguerrero]

Underrated travel channel. You guys provide the highest quality as far as personality / production. Stay the course, your time will come for that lime light!!

[@topjaw]

HECTOR ALEJANDRO GUERRERO🧡 thanks for the support bro

[@bjenks]

The rickshaw run looks super chill. I was checking it out recently. I think I'll pass but this was a lot of fun to watch and looking forward to making more videos for my channel

[@topjaw]

It certainly wasn’t chill 🤪

[@jessicasween]

You guys are so entertaining to watch!!! Love your vids 🥰

[@BouchayBeats]

That was amazing guys ! Lookîg forwars to Seeing Part 2! Stay safe

[@cap.delvin]

I live in India, and this video makes me want to visit India. 😂. Absolutely brilliant guys.

[@nikuchoudhury2969]

Fucking love this!🤣 This is insane. I am from India but I haven't ever travelled like this.

[@jameshaddan8538]

Great video - thanks very much for tackling the edit. Now wondering if Abdul made it through the journey with his remaining eye. Oh, nice short shorts!

[@topjaw]

James Haddan More of Abdul in part 2. And don’t lie, my shorts were terrible 😂

[@samundersingh9228]

This is some real adventure!! It was so funny and entertaining when the guy came from behind and thought you were taking pictures, so he stopped and you had "what the fuck's happening" face.😂😂😂 AMAZING 👊💫

[@topjaw]

Samunder Singh Haha yeah. We met a lot of veeerrry friendly people!

[@Jajamama9889]

One of my favorite channel that I won’t unsubscribe.

[@topjaw]

Biggy Jammy Fantastic! Thanks 😊

[@chelseamckay8555]

grinning the entire time! what a sick trip and amazing work getting all the footage together!!!

[@topjaw]

Thanks Chelsea McKay Hope you enjoy part 2 as much

[@frankmysterious4410]

Hella yeah! New video! Quarantining just got better

[@AJ-je9vd]

Great bunch of lads, fantastic viewing

[@itsbernardvideographer9356]

YES BOYS! I don't evny that edit ha! Bloody smashed it, very entertaining, tight and well executed. Hope your keeping safe x

[@topjaw]

Thanks itsbernard Videographer We cant take all the credit, the editing was down to brilliant Sagar. Hope you’re staying safe too. So far so good .......

[@JayTMLNS]

This video was class! I'd love to do this one time

[@topjaw]

Jay Tomlins it’s one of the best, yet manic, ways to see India

[@bubblegumchubblegum8837]

Its amazing to see you guys were in India! Namaste!

[@jeckdizon2311]

you guys have the best content! Can't wait till you guys blow up!

[@HiliAdventures]

I used to dream about doing the Rickshaw race. Never found people to go with. Then, last November I backpacked India for 6 weeks and I can't imagine the shit you need to go through on that tuk-tuk 😂India is a dream and a nightmare all at the same time

[@topjaw]

Hili Adventures Hahaha! We did have our ups and downs! 6 weeks is a good long time. Hope you enjoyed the experience overall.

[@Dessydd]

Two years! What content to sit on. Niiiiiiccccceeeeeeeee

[@topjaw]

Thanks Dessydd

[@bioskopandchampagne]

This was much needed 💯

[@topjaw]

EST. 1992 👍

[@aseensadlam7164]

Wow ...that was amazing ❤ Love from KERALA , INDIA 💕

[@JoshuaThomasGray]

dude. you guys are killin it. So good!

[@topjaw]

Thanks Joshua Gray

[@shreya8141]

, 🤣this was funny.... Waiting for part 2....lots of love, luck n light to topjaw from India🇮🇳

[@ZimaBlue895]

Underrated video

[@joe-payne]

Entertaining, engaging and epic as always - great content and storytelling - well-done guys!

[@topjaw]

Joe Payne cheers Joe!

[@liv_in_cornwall]

Think this is the first time one of your videos has put me off going somewhere/doing something 😂 still super fun to watch though! X

[@topjaw]

😂

[@arisjatmika]

💖💖💖 Stay safe when you travel ☺️☺️☺️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bishaldas648]

Wait! When I subscribed to this channel? Yes I remember. I saw a recommendation of their video. I saw a cute men, I subscribed.

[@topjaw]

BISHAL KASHYAP DAS Glad you’re still with us!

[@RaphaelAguirre]

love it guys, keep them coming :)

[@topjaw]

Thanks Raphael Aguirre Part 2 on its way

[@ASHOKKUMAR-qq3kz]

i just watched your took took trip in India and i loved it BTW i am from India but i don't dare to do this 😂😂

[@myeyes2urs340]

Roll on Part 2!!

[@divyanaidu9365]

You guys are the FUNNIEST! gosh I haven't stopped laughing! That bloody tiger! HAHAHA

[@topjaw]

😂😂😂

[@Keldhrumil]

Loving your content ❤️ Too underrated channel.

[@jimcalverley]

Epic! Can't wait for part 2!

[@topjaw]

Jim Calverley Not long to wait

[@Katiekate89]

Oh my gosh!! It looks so fuN! can't wait for part II

[@topjaw]

Kate Berry Fizz It was!! 😊

[@robprentice3172]

YAY you guys are back ish

[@topjaw]

rob prentice More or less ...... 😊

[@shretimaw6685]

You guys!! This is hilarious! Stay safe x

[@topjaw]

Thanks so much. You too! x

[@jdromero6902]

Hey come to the Philippines bruh!, after the lockdown.

[@johnchang7215]

Hi guys - Thank you for all amazing content. Would be cool to see more footage from your other videos! London, Singapore, Thailand, South Africa, UK...

[@topjaw]

John Chang On the cutting room floor now I think ....... 😕Glad you’re enjoying them

[@chaitripatel1481]

EPIC!

[@jamiegraham207]

This was very enjoyable. Cheers guys!

[@topjaw]

James Graham 👍

[@iameafy5154]

This is amazing. What an epic adventure!

[@topjaw]

Thanks Eafy SayD. It was a great experience. Part 2 out soon.

[@aprilhan6180]

Very serious question for you professional guys, where do you recommend to go at the end of this year? I'm planning a weekly trip to relieve all the energy trapped inside for so long, need some inspiration!

[@topjaw]

April Han That’s a bit of a tricky one to answer at the moment. Also depends where you are. I think everyone’s holding their breath at the moment to see what happens. Hopefully there won’t be a second spike that keeps being mentioned. At least travel is slowly being made possible again. So wherever you decide go, enjoy it and stay safe.

[@cristinacahiz1496]

this is an E P I C adventure and it is shot and edited beautifully :)

[@topjaw]

THANK YOU 🙌🏼

[@alantan2648]

Such an epic adventure in India on a rickshaw. ♡♡♡

[@farizadrian675]

So much fun!

[@revina001]

Jesse you look so dreamy in batik shirt 13:22 😄

[@topjaw]

Nurfika Wijayanti Not too sure about that - but it was very comfortable

[@naff_tm]

Your content is always top(jaw)notch. I'll excuse myself out.

[@topjaw]

Ohhh stop! haha. Thanks 'n a f f'.

[@ewoutweber6178]

Amazing video guys! Where did you get the looney tunes sweater?

[@topjaw]

Thanks Ewout Weber It’s from Tommy Hilfiger but they don’t sell it now

[@organicgrains]

Watching from the future. In defense of Jesse's clothing, it's really hot in India. I think he and everyone involved has style police immunity.

[@adyoter2613]

This was funny.. Waiting for part 2

[@topjaw]

Coming soon!

[@namamirana2945]

You guy's should come to Nepal 🇳🇵

[@topjaw]

Hell yeah! One of our editors is from Nepal, so banking on him showing us round one day!

[@saiprakash5343]

You should have explored kerala foods buddy

[@swatisingh7116]

After this what you think about India?? 🤣🤣your work is awesome. And yeah your hard work I am speechless..

[@topjaw]

Swati Singh this will be answered in part 2...

[@jls7159]

Thumbs up cuz I’m from San Diego! And I love u guys! 😁✌🏾🥑🌮🌞

[@topjaw]

The Sandalwood Diaries hey from lockdown London!!

[@richucherian1430]

Sir, where r the rickshaws now.. can i go and see in kerala.. any leads.... kindly help... 🌸

[@topjaw]

By the tea plantations just outside Kochi

[@richucherian1430]

@@topjaw wow nice.. can i go and see them... any leads.. location etc..

[@tomashfrench]

Awesome!!

[@topjaw]

Tomas French 👍

[@roneun5808]

I love it that is crazy man I really really love it

[@topjaw]

Ron Eun. That’s great thanks. Look out for part 2

[@itsonlymakeup1]

£7.20 per MB 😂 Great video guys👌

[@r.dhammapali778]

Sort of reminds me of a Rider Haggard novel.

[@topjaw]

R. Dhammapali We’re flattered!

[@Neednoy2]

Your vid made my day!

[@topjaw]

Narumon _BB 👍

[@topjaw]

Narumon _BB 👍

[@tunluxemburg]

🔥

[@amanpotdar]

*That Bloke* is the Real MVP

[@topjaw]

Cheers Aman Vinod

[@LifeofGie_613]

unfortunately,,, we are still on lockdown... 8/12/2021

[@kevinkongting1241]

7:21 Umm pretty sure that's tea there mate, not coffee! LOL! Loved the video, great work guys!

[@topjaw]

Nope, 21% of India’s coffee production comes from these plantations in Kerala.

[@jayiwa]

Welllll ... the word Tuk Tuk is pronounced "took took" not tuck tuck. Btw, one of your mates looks like Piers Morgan.

[@sadaf3471]

Jess high level British accent make really hard for me to understand what did he said.

[@vi7094]

Literally no one in India travelling cross states by auto Mean while a bunch of white people *experiencing India the way it should be* travels south to north with a loop in between by auto I mean why would u want to do that to yourself? 😭😭was it worth the pain😭😭

[@karthikmunishamaiah2689]

Where is the food guys?

[@topjaw]

Karthik Munishamaiah we do all things food and travel! Travel, adventure and discovery is what we’re about, whether it’s food or experience.

[@santoshgurung638]

Hey guys do have 48 hours in Morocco 🇲🇦🙏🙏

[@topjaw]

We don’t but we’d LOVE to film that one

[@santoshgurung638]

TOPJAW great love to see u guys out there .🇲🇦👍🕶👔🍾🥂🍷🥄🥃🍺🍴

[@maddog.mcewan]

hehehe fun fun mates - awsome

[@topjaw]

GURU mcewan.marriott Thanks for being with us!

[@maddog.mcewan]

@@topjaw teah man - been punting your channel -to all i meet... your South African visits especially - the two of you never fail to make me chuckle... but most of all - you have the vibe and the filming/prod is top class

[@_MSD75_]

I can't wait to hug and kiss Jesse again.

[@topjaw]

Woowoo 😘😘😘

[@GhostEye31]

Jesus how do you get over a £5000 bill?!

[@topjaw]

Let's not talk about that.

[@OwenG329]

Don't they borrow the tuk tuk's off people in a sort of rental agreement? You just gave away someone's beloved rickshaw if that's the case

[@jdromero6902]

But I like your button down mate!

[@topjaw]

jd romero 👍

[@goodboybuddy1]

You got a grip on the edit. Brilliant especially for some feckless English boys. Lol

[@topjaw]

goodboybuddy1 Thanks - I think 🤔

[@gopi0905]

What the hell did I just watch?

[@LeadSwitchKick]

Jacksgap, much?

[@topjaw]

Jack who?

[@andgainingspeed]

@Lenny - Not sure what you are on about. Rickshaw Run has been a round since 2006. And the Jacksgap channel has participated. Does that mean no other YT channel else can participate in the charity event without acknowledging all that have gone before. 🤔

[@littleb9298]

4:04 butt plugs, oil...

[@lloyd-dubairealestate6532]

FIRST!

[@topjaw]

Lloyd - Dubai Real Estate 👍