Bikepacking Northern Spain: Gorbea

[@Lifelapse]

Hey Tristan and Belen! I watched the 4 episodes in a row yesterday and I'd like to express how amazed I felt at the end. Wow you did a huge upgrade on the shootings, sounding, editing and also on the storytelling. This Spanish series is pure gold! The 4k brought much more beyond image quality. The soundtracks are simply amazing... I was in doubt of purchasing an Artlist plan but definitely I'll do that now, using your code. That's it guys! You rule! Fantastic content! I put Spain in my bucket list for biketouring after watching your videos.

[@tristanbogaard]

Such kind words, we’re flattered by your comment - thank you! Spain is just full of riding opportunity, if it weren’t for the circumstances we’d still be cycling there! Anyhow, enjoy that Artlist subscription and their wonderful music, and we hope you’ll like the upcoming series! We’ll keep trying our best at making top notch content :)

[@kodyleon8639]

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[@jamesondominik8662]

@Kody Leon instablaster ;)

[@kodyleon8639]

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[@kodyleon8639]

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[@Arthalot]

The pace, sounds, scenery... and DRONE FOOTAGE (!!!) were spot on in this one. Congrats on such an immersive capture of your experience!

[@iananauk]

The 4K gives a striking immediacy to your filming, really impressive and immersive. Camping above the clouds is dreamy...marvellous stuff..

[@tristanbogaard]

I’ve absolutely been loving the ability to finally shoot it on a compact bike travel-friendly camera as I have longed to be able to upload 4K for a long time. Great to hear it makes the material even more immersive :)

[@gonperes]

Amazing videos Tristan and Belen! I've been thinking about cycle touring the north of Spain for a while, picturing in my mind what it would be like, after exploring so much of the north of Portugal and seeing all that green in the satellites images. Your videos just confirm my best dreams and inspire me even more to go for it. Thank you for sharing this in such a loving and artistic way. I hope you get sponsorship from Spanish tourism. You deserve 😉 I don't want to go to other parts of the world before exploring all this wonders so close to home.

[@tristanbogaard]

Totally right, Gonçalo! Explore the north, you can easily spend weeks there. Spain is so full of riding opportunities.

[@nomadcap7]

Cool! I have watched all your videos without skipping. It's incredible. You are giving good effort to make these wonderful videos. Hats off. I'm from Southern India. I also love bike packing very much. I'm planning a ride through the Himalayas next year. You guys should ride through Himalayas one day.. love ♥️

[@tristanbogaard]

Do it, Kiran! I’ve wished to ride parts of the Himalaya for the longest time... you’re much closer to them than me though! So take your chance as soon as you can :)

[@nomadcap7]

@@tristanbogaard Sure. All the very best for your future bike packing adventures.

[@neutral3147]

the swing set was the highlight of the video 😇. The music really enhances the vlog.

[@tristanbogaard]

That we can thank Artlist for. I used to rely on royalty free music, which was hard to find and a pain to use. So happy I switched!

[@neutral3147]

@@tristanbogaard and you're in a contract/subscription plan with them?

[@philipcaldwell3187]

A thousand “dial to turn” and you are nailing it!

[@richardholden9476]

Beautiful tour. Inspiring. Maybe I will try to replicate the experience. 😊

[@rufant6110]

Lovely series of films. Thanks for making the effort mate 👍 cheers

[@tristanbogaard]

Thank you. If you’d like to see the newest one called Cycling Italy, there’s two live already, and two more coming!

[@geraldkoza5308]

I am awstruck by the beauty of this video....

[@barthaattila12]

Superb human beings, superb scenery, superb adventure, superb quality. Thank you guys.

[@tristanbogaard]

Thanks a lot for your kind words, Attila.

[@ellendonnelly5394]

Thankyou for filming. Viewing from New Zealand! 👌

[@LucyMatthewson-gy1bm]

Superb, inspirational, thank you.

[@tristanbogaard]

You’re very welcome, Lucy!

[@diarmuidkavanagh3012]

Very impressive , much appreciated. Plan on a summer trip myself.

[@tristanbogaard]

Do it!

[@amielaicart866]

Superb video! The drone shots were out of this world in this one!!! Thank you for the effort and detail in your videos.

[@rosshickman2777]

Beautifully shot 👍🏻 ... well executed. Would have loved to have heard about the area too! Keep safe guys.

[@TullyTravels_Official.]

Hey, really enjoyed this video and the previous one in Spain also. I myself are cycling from London to Lisbon and found it really helpful. Keep up the good work and maybe one day can do a cycling tour with you.

[@tristanbogaard]

Thanks, James! Let’s see if the roads connect us, and enjoy your ride to Lisbon!

[@FcSteezey]

i need to pick jaw up off floor. damn some of these shots! that road at 10:25 so niceee

[@vrey010]

I have really enjoyed the documentaries. Superb photo, delicate editing, great cycling. So cool !! Keep living and dreaming... and sharing. Thanks guys !

[@tristanbogaard]

Thanks Bixente! So happy to have met you and shared some time together. One day we’ll return to talk and ride together again! Until then I hope you’ll keep enjoying these videos 😌

[@christophsommer6277]

Fantastic!

[@robertw1524]

A spectacular location to feel at one with our planet.

[@danielmagana5125]

Me a gustado todo, me a fascinado ver a los 4 en un columpio, excelentes tomas aéreas... Cheers from NYC

[@danielmagana5125]

Yes I like the way you are presenting your quest... Cheers From NYC

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Fantastic video, looks like you all had a wonderful time and I would love to do a trip like that😜 I too have the diverge and was wondering what size tires you all had? Thank you

[@tristanbogaard]

You absolutely should! The GPX track is downloadable on Komoot :) We rode this on 42mm tires, but would recommend some 48mm ones!

[@roberto123nogueira]

Impressive, as always!👍👍

[@lauriefripp6877]

Hey Tristan, insane video!! Where was that route through the wind turbines on the top of the hill in this video?

[@tristanbogaard]

Thanks, Laurie! That was in the Basque Country, a route guided by @remoteana! You can find it on Belén’s Komoot account: belletoscan

[@lauriefripp6877]

@@tristanbogaard hey thanks dude, appreciate it!

[@gualdus]

Increíbles imágenes,algunas como la de la transición en bicicleta por la niebla son de enorme calidad.El carril que serpentea entre los molinos de viento,y luego por el bosque es mágica. Creo que deberías editar un comentario de fondo ,en el que se habla de la bandera de España,(estáis comiendo y sirviendo vino)que creo no tiene ninguna intención,pero no queda bien. Dan ganas de viajar por los mismos sitios por donde vais,enhorabuena 👍🏻

[@Frogf1sh]

Awesome! I was wondering about the thing with adding sparkling water to the wine, what is that about haha

[@tristanbogaard]

Sparkling sugar water and a bottle of wine (that you can empty) is what they include with every Menu Del Dia - daily menu of about 10-12 euros with two or three simply and wholesome courses! An amazing price for a cyclist, haha!

[@Frogf1sh]

@@tristanbogaard that sounds pretty good actually! Everything will all also probably taste better when travelling

[@walterdks1152]

awesome!!

[@sidneyjr1560]

Can you gives this GPX file? Passeio magnífico! Imagens e tranquilidade!!

[@tristanbogaard]

Sure, you can find it on Belén’s Komoot page! Belletoscan.

[@benshuster4578]

hello. going to be doing a similar trip real soon, just wondering what bikes you guys used??

[@tristanbogaard]

We used the Specialized Diverge Expert E5 EVO (Belén) and the Specialized Sequoia Expert (me). If you’re doing a similar trip, I’d go for the Diverge as the flat handlebar and inner stem suspension really help on rougher trails!

[@danielcwil1235]

Gpx?

[@UweJensLindner]

Hi, nice pic. What was your route? do you have a komoot link?

[@tristanbogaard]

Thanks! You can find the route on Belén’s profile: Belletoscan

[@salahhanoun7489]

hi very nice video , what kind of lens you used ?

[@tristanbogaard]

Currently using an Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro lens, but this video was shot on their 17mm f/1.8 lens!

[@alexmorgan3435]

Tuff, but very beautiful landscapes.

[@tristanbogaard]

Real tuff.

[@mariadigiovanni1168]

Magnificent footage and editing. I have a technical question. What did you use for your "bike bags" for the bus? I remember they state that the bike must be bagged or boxed. I used a box last time, but the bag method would be more convenient if the bikes are well treated in the baggage hold of the bus. (I've seen cyclists plastic wrap their bikes). Thank you for the video. "

[@tristanbogaard]

Thanks, Maria. Yes-you’re allowed to wrap the parts of the bicycle that could damage other luggage. For us, getting huge trash bags and covering most of the bike, while at least removing the front wheel and strapping it to the frame, was allowed too. It works, and we could put the bikes where we wanted, so to minimize the risk of (falling over) damage. This depends on the driver though, like any bus ride...

[@FcSteezey]

lol gotta watch out for the turbines with the drone

[@tristanbogaard]

I know right! Had me scared for a moment because of some wind pull or something.

[@joelewis9627]

Did you go through Cantabria? another wonder! (the little Swiss)

[@tristanbogaard]

We did! But due to the touristic atmosphere and the fact that we cycled the coast made us go through quickly, to Pais Basco. We’ll give Cantabria another chance, another time!

[@Alejojojo6]

The Basque Country or even asturias are more swiss looking than Cantabria (no offense).

[@colmclaurin9452]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikeliribar7676]

Eskerrikasko!!!

[@eco_tourer]

As if I was reading a novel in my schools

[@dermotpurcell8861]

Hollywood is plastic compared to this