TUSCANY TRAIL 2022 | Unsupported bikepacking event of the year!

7 months of preparing and now it's finally here: Tuscany Trail 2022! The TT is an unsupported bikepacking event in Italy. No feeding stations, no support car, nothing. You basically bring all the stuff you think you'll be needing during the trip from the start in Castagneto Carducci to the finish in Orbetello.

[@michmastahl]

Cheers Maarten. I dont know how to put it in friendly words but… you are kind of responsible for having me successful registered for the TT2023. I hope I dont forget my sunglasses. 😜😎

[@MaartenOverweg]

Woohoo! That is amazing to hear! And I’m 100% sure you won’t regret it. Don’t forget anything, including sunglasses. And will you be vlogging or anything? I always really enjoy watching others go on this adventure 🥳

[@michmastahl]

@@MaartenOverweg maybe I will put together a short video. For sure not as professional as yours. But I take my GoPro with me.

[@MaartenOverweg]

@@michmastahlThanks for the compliment, but I have no idea what I'm doing making videos. I just like to do it every now and then. Please make a video, I will definitely like to watch it!

[@noelaom4213]

Love your flat screen glasses

[@MaartenOverweg]

"Grandma, what big glasses you have."

[@modifiedenglish]

All the best for your future endeavours

[@ekvinto]

Registered for TT 2023, probably going alone and watching videos to prepare mentally before starting a few months of grueling physical preparation! I bet this will be a fun adventure

[@MaartenOverweg]

You’re gonna have so much fun, I’m sure of it! Good luck with the preparations!

[@inScia]

Great video, happy riding mate! 😎

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks Dave!!! Was great riding with you, hope to see you next year!

[@beatruttimann6651]

TuscanyTrail 2022 was awesome. Thanks for the nice video - I really enjoyed it!

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thank you very much! It was great, wasn't it? I can't wait to do it again!

[@HarrievanZalingen]

What a trip! Very nice trail en dito video! Nice tv screen in front of your eyes by the way

[@Ronny_W]

Hi Maarten, I really enjoyed your authentic way describing the ride. Was a pleasure to meet you there. Take care, Ronny

[@MaartenOverweg]

Hey Ronny! Thank you very much! Was super meeting you and the other guys in Tuscany. Hope you got home safe and are planning your next trip already 😄

[@Ronny_W]

… it was indeed a long drive. But made it. Of course after a urgently needed refreshing shower and good long sleep in a hotel bed.

[@MrTv2dk]

Great video. Great mood and camera work.

[@MaartenOverweg]

Wow, thanks Steffen! Not sure I know exactly what I'm doing making these videos 😅 super happy you liked it!

[@1elaire]

Super video - Thanks for the inspiration, my girlfriend and I hoping to ride it next year. 😁😁

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks Raymond! That's super kind of you to comment! I sure hope you both get to ride it in 2023, it's such a great trip to do. Maybe see you there 🙂

[@patherron3256]

Fantastic! Great camerawork,enjoyed watching that. Looks like a very enjoyable adventure.

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks Pat! That truly means a lot! It sure was a great adventure, hope to do many more in the future :-)

[@almathol]

Thanks for a great video. Definitely now on my bucket list.

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thank you very much! Yes, I can only recommend doing it. Let me know if / when you are going!

[@SebastianDeBeer]

Another one for the bucket list.

[@MaartenOverweg]

Don’t know about you, but my bucket list is getting very long 😂 too much beautiful stuff in the world. But if you get the chance, definitely do the TT. It’s amazing.

[@TimPaige-l2w]

Great video! I’m doing it this year 2024, wish me luck!!!

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks mate! Wishing you all the best on your TT adventure. You're gonna have so much fun, I'm sure of it. Let me know how it went!

[@WKG111]

STUNNING, INCREDIBLE, EPIC, BREATHTAKING, MAGNIFICENT! I don't think I've ever been more jealous of a ride, you made it look like so much fun and the scenery is beautiful. Well done, buddy you should be really proud of yourself. Best video ever!

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks Marcus!!! I am indeed proud I did it. Who would have thought, a couple years ago even walking up the stairs was a struggle...and I've said this before but largely thanks to you and your vlogs, mate. Without that motivation I would have sold my bike years ago!

[@dusty-vo8gh]

Great story telling. Excellent camera work. Your a natural in front of the camera just like the other bearded guy. Thanks for sharing your journey. Ride on.

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks!!! That’s super kind of you! I still feel a little awkward, especially when people are watching me while I’m filming myself 😅Ride on!

[@PAULPICKLES]

Stunning mate! What a fantastic ride and vlog. So happy you managed to film the journey. It's a ride you'll remember for a lifetime. Thanks for sharing it.

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thank you so much, Pickles!!! Marcus, Rienk and Shane already pencilled next years Tuscany Trail in (I think) ....I would love you to join! No pressure, of course! But man, can you imagine we'd meet up in Tuscany? How cool would that be!

[@ErikBrabantsPianist]

Very interested in the follow up video!

[@RobParker8]

That looks like a cool route. I’ve been thru there a few times but never road a bike there. Thanks for the clip!

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks Rob! It was amazing riding there, can’t wait to get back.

[@CanyonWanderer]

That is (again) an awesome area to bike! That region I've travelled (by car unfortunately) in 2006? In La California (Cecina Di Bibbona) was our Camping, Volterra and San Gimignano were two favourite villages to pass through. The desolation and erosion in the landscape around Volterra was very special as were the towers in San Gimignano! I would have loved to have biked there, but with a certain weight challenge 🙂

[@MaartenOverweg]

It sure is! Absolutely stunning part of the world. Maybe put the Tuscany Train on your bucket list? 😅I can't wait to get back there next year 🥳

[@TheBikeChallenge]

Loved it, will release day 1 this Thursday

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks!!! I'll be watching!!

[@dirkgatsby]

Pretty pretty amazing ! You made all that climbing look like fun - take a bow man !

[@Fulviolosmilzo]

Thanks for your video I appreciated the tranquillity with which you did it probably next year I will do it too

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks man! That really means a lot. I just make these videos because I find it fun to make, but it always surprises me someone else would actually watch my stuff 😅 Hope you'll do the TT next year, it's the most fun event I've ever done.

[@Fulviolosmilzo]

@@MaartenOverweg Yes, I appreciated it because it reflects my relaxed way of riding a bike compared to those who finish it in two days then I'm Italian it's a shame not to do it being so close to home.

[@MaartenOverweg]

@@Fulviolosmilzo I understand, it's such a beautiful area to ride a bike. Would be a shame to just race through it as fast as possible. Hope you'll be able to do it!

[@b4sti44n]

Great report! Will def put this one on my to do list.

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks!!! Yeah, you should. If you ever get the opportunity to go, then do the TT. It’s amazing 🥳

[@markusullersberger5033]

Hallo Maarten, sehr schönes Filmdokument über den Trail. Du wirkst sehr authentisch und das macht Dich wiederum sehr sympathisch. Viele Grüße aus Deutschland Greetings Markus

[@MaartenOverweg]

Vielen Dank, Markus! War super dich kennen ze lernen, ich hoffe das wir uns nächstes Jahr wieder treffen. Und vielleicht mahl in Deutschland? Gravel in Deutschland steht auch noch auf meine Liste 🙂Viele Grüße aus Holland!

[@markusullersberger5033]

@@MaartenOverweg ich hätte da auch schon was schönes in meiner Heimatregion. Es nennt sich Wetterau ³ und ist ein unsuportetes Gravel Abenteuer mit ca.400Km und 6THm. Start ist schon in 16.06 Wie sieht's aus mein Freund 🤗

[@MaartenOverweg]

@@markusullersberger5033 Ich wird's noch Mahl versuchen zu Hause aber meine Frau sah mich an, als würde sie mich umbringen 🙂Sonst vielleicht etwas ähnliches or diese Strecke aber in Juli or später in diesem Jahr?

[@sanderanders]

Hey Maarten, fellow Dutchman here. Nice work on this mini-documantary, it was a joy to watch! I watched it because i want to ride the Tuscany trail next year. But my first question would be, where do i leave my bike-case for the week after the flight to Italy?

[@MaartenOverweg]

Hi Sander, thanks for the kind words! I'm pretty sure you'll really enjoy doing the Tuscany Trail. I read on the TT facebook page that the local bike shop close to the starting location, offered to store bike cases for...can't remember...I'll try to find that post and try and share it with you. Let me know if you have any other questions and maybe see you next year.

[@MaartenOverweg]

Ik kan dat bericht over het opslaan van de bike case niet meer vinden helaas, maar het was in ieder geval deze fietsenzaak: Ciclosport Donoratico. Hopelijk kunnen zij je helpen.

[@sanderanders]

@@MaartenOverweg dat is toch al alle info die ik nodig had, thanks man! En hopelijk lukt me eea qua planning. Maar we hebben nog even tijd. Thanks!

[@vermit25]

Great adventure Maarten and I enjoyed the video, just wish it was longer :)

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks Percy! I had a brilliant The Office quote in mind as a response, but I’ll try to behave 😅

[@vermit25]

@@MaartenOverweglol I guess I went full aero into that one.

[@MaartenOverweg]

@@vermit25 you sure did, mate, you sure did 😂

[@VeloViking]

Great video from a great adventure!

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks mate! It sure was a great adventure! How is your new gravel bike coming along? I’m waiting on the full KZbin series “Gravel with the viking” 😂

[@VeloViking]

@@MaartenOverweg I have finsihed building my new gravel bike and have taken it for some shorter gravel rides, but sadly not enough. I've had a busy spring maintaing my family's summer house and boats ( we have to many of them!) in addition to quite a heavy workload. I will start my summer holiday in 1 1/2 weeks together wit my children and will hopefully get some rides, but my plan is to do some bikepacking gravel ride later in July and theres should also be a couple of videaos

[@VeloViking]

@@MaartenOverweg I have also started bulidng a gravel bike to my son and hopefully he will ride with me when it's finished!

[@VeloViking]

BTW - congrats on 100 subs!

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks!!! When I started this channel, my daughter promised to make me a cake in case I would ever reach 100 subs. Guess who is getting cake! 😂

[@Darkiac]

12:36 You said it right man!

[@MaartenOverweg]

Woohoo! I think I said it wrong 5,000 times, happy to hear I said it right at least 1 time 😅

[@Darkiac]

@@MaartenOverweg your pronunciation Is good enough. Glad you enjoy the event too. Maybe next year we will come across each other!

[@MaartenOverweg]

@@Darkiac Thanks! It's a difficult language for a Dutch guy 😅 The event was awesome, best one yet. Love to meet you next time! Have a great day!

[@Darkiac]

@@MaartenOverweg probably you speak Better italian than I speak german. It was meant to be that i would see your video. We also have the same bike. Carbon grail. What a bike!

[@MaartenOverweg]

@@Darkiac I absolutely love that bike! What a coincidence. Did you also do the TT on that bike? And what bags did you use?

[@lifecycleproject]

Gentlemen... great video, but next time treat yourselves to B&Bs! Makes all the difference. Well done for completing!

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thanks!! Haha, I’m actually making a video right now telling people they should bring a tent because it’s so much more fun. What’s the expression again? Different horses for different courses 😂

[@mastroooooo]

Nice video! How was TT2023? You planned to share a new video about TT2023?

[@MaartenOverweg]

Thank you very much! Unfortunately, I was not able to make it to TT2023 😔 A friend of mine did and from what I heard from him it was a very tough one, with lots of rain and mud. Did you do it this year?

[@mastroooooo]

@@MaartenOverweg Me and a friend started but after about 60km he has a problem with knee, so we retired. See you for TT2024!

[@MaartenOverweg]

@@mastroooooo Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that. How's your friend doing now? Hopefully see you for TT2024 indeed!

[@leebarrett4709]

Can you take any train north from Orbetello with your bikes or are you only allowed to travel on certain trains? Did you have to change at Grosseto? Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[@MaartenOverweg]

Hi Lee, I believe you’re only allowed to take the regional trains with your bike. But we hopped on another one and the conductor didn’t say anything 😅🙈

[@friesbourgeois]

hallo Maarten, Tuscany Trail nadert, heb je evtl nog wat tips ( jij hebt al ervaring opgedaan), alvast bedankt en groeten fries

[@MaartenOverweg]

Hi Fries, poeh tips…zijn er specifiek dingen die je je afvraagt? Hier wat algemene: eigen tempo rijden, blijven eten en drinken en op tijd rust pakken. Als het weer zo warm wordt als vorig jaar, kan het zeker een pittige tocht zijn. Zorg dat je materiaal in orde is en alles goed vast blijft zitten onderweg. En belangrijkste: blijven genieten van elke seconde. Het is een schitterend avontuur.

[@friesbourgeois]

@@MaartenOverweg Hallo, ik neem een tentje mee, maar ergens een bed vinden is misschien comfortabeler, er nemen bijna 5000 personen deel, lukt het dan om onderweg logies te vinden? groeten

[@MaartenOverweg]

@@friesbourgeois Goeie vraag en heb ik ook geen goed antwoord op. In de wat grotere plaatsen (Volterra, Siena) zal het nog wel gaan, maar verderop in de route voorbij Siena kan het nog wel eens lastig worden. Vorig jaar hebben we in Pienza gezocht en zat alles vol. Toen maar wild gekampeerd.

[@friesbourgeois]

@@MaartenOverweg Thanks

[@tycjantrzpiola]

Oh didn't know that you have YT channel :)

[@MaartenOverweg]

😂😂 hi mate, how have you been?

[@tycjantrzpiola]

@@MaartenOverweg goo. Traveling for Badlands right now :)

[@MaartenOverweg]

@@tycjantrzpiola Badlands is so cool! Good luck, mate! Can I follow you anywhere?