Riding at High Altitude | Cycling the World 40

Riding at High Altitude - Bicycle Touring Central Asia | Cycling the World
There are some killer 4000m+ climbs ahead and fierce headwinds make our progress even tougher. We team up with Karl, a 70 year old German/Aussie solo cyclist, to tackle this notorious difficult stretch of the Pamir Highway. The high altitude tests us to our limits, the views are otherworldly and we form a very special friendship with our highly inspiring new ally...
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[@RonnelB.]

Hey Guys, I absolutely love your videos. You're giving me bike touring fever!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Ronnel! Nice, that's way cool to hear 😉 Thanks, E&M

[@suginami123]

What an incredible place to camp. The bridge looks perfect.

[@WheelstoWander]

It was the perfect place Kieran! We heard other cyclist slept there too 😉

[@marksadventures3889]

Altitude sickness is horrible, I understand your efforts. Love the place, so desolate and wild with mountains. Be safe

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Mark 🙏🏼

[@PumpkinVillage]

You both should be proud. What an achievement. 70 years old and still biking. Motivational for sure. Makes my 60 look young.Take care and safe cycling, Al

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Al!! Thanks, it felt incredibly good 😄 Karl is such an inspiration, we hope to be so active when we reach that age! Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year 🎄 E&M

[@ionsyn]

A very beautiful eye in our planet

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 All the best

[@tad74]

Wow... just when I didn't think I could be inspired more, you joined up with a 70 yr old who's cycling the world! lol.. amazing

[@WheelstoWander]

Yeah! Karl is one heck of an inspirational guy. Great company too :)

[@hArtyTruffle]

What an achievement! Well done you guys! 🎉

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you healing hArt 😊 Best wishes, E&M

[@lukespack]

I never realized how stark the the conditions were here. I think of long ago and Marco Polo. All three of you are so tough and brave. You are so inspiriting to everyone. Can't wait for this pandemic to end.

[@WheelstoWander]

As do we 😑 Thanks lukespack! E&M

[@Bernhard20Zoll]

Hello, thanks for this super nice video. Many greetings, Bernhard

[@dmitryru53]

I love you ! I was terrified when you put the tent under the bridge. The flows in the mountains are terribly unpredictable. But can see this video, so you're alive. Luck and love for the rest of your life!

[@WheelstoWander]

You are absolutely right Dmitry! The wind was so fierce we forgot about it for a moment. Definitely not a smart move. Thanks!!

[@stropskoj]

Respect for you guys!!!

[@WheelstoWander]

🙏

[@geezer8484]

Epic. So much effort put into the cycling and the filming

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks again 😊

[@gkamphuis61]

Onbeschrijflijk mooie beelden maar ook goed in beeld gebracht hoe zwaar jullie het hebben gehad. Respect!

[@WheelstoWander]

Dank je Gert :) Zo mooi daar, echt een aanrader! Groet, E&M

[@amit2897]

Whenever you show a table full of food, or just what qty food...will be nice to mention a subtitle on/if the food is veg or non veg or both...and price .....that way, makes our life some much easier...gives us a lots of idea abt the country's food n price 🙏🙏🙏thnx a ton ❤️❤️

[@WheelstoWander]

Good Idea, Thanks!

[@JamesRobinson-vd4bt]

So good. Congratulations on a fantastic film and a great achievement. Thank you for sharing

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks James 😊 All the best!

[@dermotpurcell8861]

70 and bicyle touring you guys are inspirational.

[@WheelstoWander]

We had a totally different frame around our 70 year old self! We hope to be like Karl at that age and still take on challenges 🤙🏼

[@TheCossak]

That sunset at 11:18 timed to the music took my breath away. Wow

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Shiva! Cool, thanks for noticing! It was a powerful moment when it "happend" during editing. One of our favourite scenes to date!!

[@RolfFeldmann]

When I met two motorcycle colleagues from Russia at the top of the Ak-Baital Pass again, I told them about the two crazy bikers (you both :)) who want to ride up here by bike. You did it, congratulations! And I think I passed Karl few hours before we met :)

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Rolf! Haha, it was tough and a great challenge. Probably a little easier with the motorcycle 😉 What a beautiful place to have an adventure! And what a special bond with all the travellers out there, no matter what the mode of transportation. Loved every bit of it 😄

[@moksrosii3016]

Wow salute to all of u three, especially to Karl. I'm amazed at your determination and will power to push yourselves.

[@WheelstoWander]

Karl was the best company we could get! Don't know if I would have made it without him...

[@ERuscalleda]

Wow! What an amazing place.

[@smilingpilgrims]

The moment I saw her going off on her own to find the old dude made me cry. We all go through what we go through and hopefully come out the other side as well as you are both doing. My kids will watch this tomorrow and prepare their minds and spirit a little for our trip together next year. Keep being you. Thanks for the vids. P.s I just drank some cava so am emotional on this solstice evening, but it was still a good vid.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi James! Thank you so much for your wonderful words ( the cava, included 😉 ). Being out there with Karl was really special for us. Such an interesting man and inspiration at 70 years young. We hope your kids will enjoy and get something out of this. Where are you guys heading out to? Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄 E&M

[@bretonneaYKNT]

Another great video. The scenery is so stunning. How much was the "expensive" lunch?

[@davidp7414]

Wow, this was spectacular

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you David! That's what we thought too ;)

[@vladrosu6490]

Sleep under a bridge..... That's a funny symbol. Humble people are always accomplishing extraordinary things...kudos to you and stay strong. Like always, love from Finland!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Vlad! The bridge was so welcome at that time. It felt like a nice parking garage 😉 Thanks and Wonderful Holidays for you and your loved ones, E&M!

[@vladrosu6490]

@@WheelstoWander Merry Christmas to you too guys and great adventures ahead!Love you and keep them coming...

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Vlad! Maudi is busy with the next episode as I write this 😉 It's going to be a special one...

[@haiderhayat3057]

You guys are great..... Love & respects from Pakistan

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Haider! 😊

[@jxph7]

real adventure , so brave, amazing footage , very inspiring ,, thank you

[@gogotharyantharyant7629]

amazhing...very good

[@afitlife]

Stunningly beautiful! Wat een landschap. Jullie zien er gezond uit. Tranquill music prachtig contrast met de ruwheid van het landschap. Wat een avonturen! Fijne kerst 🎄 🌟🎅❤️

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks 😉 Ja ongelofelijk mooi daar, een aanrader! Leuk dat je de muziek opmerkt, vinden wij ook heel goed passen. Jij ook een fijne kerst en veel gave dingen gewenst voor 2020 😄👌🏼

[@reneepowell8541]

Great videos, love that you share all aspects of your travels; the excitement, the apprehension, the folks you meet, the challenges! Thanks for letting us go along for the ride :)

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Renee! We are glad to hear our videos seem to be well rounded. Our challenge is to show all the aspects in a good balance. Thanks so much for your valuable comment 🙏🏼 E&M

[@jerryz.3087]

Absolutely stunning scenery...exhausting climbs, all that and still able to produce a quality video. ..thank you so much! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Jerry! The scenery is the star of the show, just incredible to be there!! Thanks for the lovely compliments 😊 Also for you the very best of Holidays, E&M!

[@SDebreuil]

That looked like a really tough ride, so impressed with both of you. So hard to do anything at that altitude, much less cycle around with a fully loaded touring bike. Well done! (And Happy Christmas!)

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Sandy! It sure was a tough stretch and so incredibly beautiful. We would do it again in a second. We had a good approach from Uzbekistan which helped a lot with acclimatisation. Thanks & Merry Christmas as Well 🎄 E&M

[@abdoettopourtout4138]

شكراً جزيلاً، فيديو رائع أعجبني كثيراً. تحية من المغرب ⁦✌️⁩

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Abdo! Thank you so much 😊 All the best, E&M

[@cemyatman]

We're watching your beautiful videos and memories one by one everyday....You are very pretty couple. God save you forever.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you so much Cem 😊 All the very best, E&M

[@spektrumB]

Great job well done for the high passes. Extra respect for Karl. It's super tough to do Pamir Highway for younger folks. Imagine doing this when you're at 70. Just a piece of interesting story. We met a French guy in Murghab. We later found out he rode from Murghab to Sary Tash in one day on Strava. Absolutely have no idea how he did that. Super human.

[@WheelstoWander]

Karl is the man! So incredibly inspiring. If totally re-framed my 70 year old picture and hope to still be as active as he is 💪🏼 In one day! Wow, that is crazy... I think we had to camp 3 times and did fairly well on the road. Did he pack a lot as well?

[@spektrumB]

@@WheelstoWander That French guy has a bikepacking set up. He wasn't carrying as much as we did. But still insane to cover this distance in one day, given the nasty headwind, really bad roads and three 4000+m high mountain passes. It also took us four days to reach Sary Tash. I think we camped at the same abandoned house as you did. The place is 500m downhill after one of the high passes, 27km after Karakul. It was -10C after sunset. All the water bottles were frozen solid the next morning. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

[@WheelstoWander]

Insane is the word! I could (would..) never do that! That's the one, 500m after the high pass from Karakul (nasty incline there ;.) Lucky for us it didn't freeze... Great to be out of that nasty wind though! Thanks! Also a Merry Christmas and a Bike-tastic 2020 🎄

[@georgeramirez5225]

Hi there, job well done you guys.Be safe out there.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks George!! Merry Christmas ⛄️ E&M

[@cyclingfreeman]

So inspiring, as always, tickles in my stomach watching you guys living on your bicycles! Thank you so much for keeping on and sharing it with the rest of us! Hope so you all stay safe and healthy! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Henrik, Sweden 🇸🇪

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Henrik! Thanks for the lovely message! Also happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year for you and your loved ones 🎄 E&M!

[@fredbaumannjensen3177]

very inspiring, thank you guys for sharing

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Fred!! 🤙🏼 All the Best

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Hi guys that looked so hard, i was tired just just watching, but as always exited to get your video, when do you fancy a video on your gear now that you can say with confidence what is good and whats not, how is the health doing, the bikes the tyres the cooker etc sorry i just wish your awesome videos were half a hour long , or even 20 mins ?, any way you guys are the inspiration for so many of us your amazing love from i hope soon a free Scotland .

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi David! Great to hear from you 😊 We really want to put out some gear videos, the editing of these adventure ones take some sweet time so we haven't found the extra hours yet. They will come... we only don't know when 🤣 Merry Christmas up in Scotland 🎄E&M

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

@@WheelstoWander cheers its good to see you guys are ok thats the main thing, be safe and look after each other thats all that matters, dry roads and no punctures to you both .

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

@@WheelstoWander merry Christmas x happy new year 2020 .

[@mharper6877]

Amazing! What an epic adventure and how incredible that I get to come along - thank you!

[@WheelstoWander]

Our pleasure J Marion 😊

[@dalerussell8993]

Love your vids. Me and my wife have started from the beginning and now currently on this vid, now fully up to date. Hope you get some easier roads and less wind.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Dale! That is amazing to hear 😃 Thanks!! E&M

[@speedbird01]

Great video content, I past this route on my motorcycle June 2019, on my way to London- Beijing . Good memories Ak- Baitel pass. Ride safely .

[@WheelstoWander]

Great, we loved the connections we made with fellow adventurers... Such a spectacular place on earth!

[@clayguinard3651]

Always nice to hear from you

[@WheelstoWander]

Likewise Clay!! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Milohrodskyi]

After watching your videos, I want to take my bike and go for a little trip, at least around my town )

[@WheelstoWander]

That's great 😃 Hope you have a good time 👌🏼 All the best, E&M

[@davidpayne2805]

Epic cycling! Fantastic scenery. I just can't comprehend the remoteness. Hard to believe there are people living at 4,000 metres. As aways, great viewing. Have a great Christmas!

[@spektrumB]

The Akbaital pass is about 80Km after Murghab, and another 50Km before Karakul. Just before the steep climb for the Akbaital pass. There is a house with a family living there(@ 3:55 you see a house). It's probably at 4450m altitude. When I read other older cycling journals, that family just had a baby boy. When I cycling there in 2017. The baby boy has already grown up to a teenager. I guess the herder @ 4:54 is that boy. Can't imagine what life is like living in such remote place.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks David! It was quite unbelievable to see people living and working out there! You also have a wonderful Christmas 🎄

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks for that insight! That is really cool and interesting to know 👍🏼

[@BigMatt120693]

Wow! Just found your videos from your latest post on Bicycle Touring and Backpacking on FB, awesome stuff guys, will be working my way through your back catalogue, best of luck for further adventures and Merry Christmas.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi HipsterDadD (love that name ;.) Thanks, we hope you like the rest too!? Merry Christmas for you and your loved ones as well, E&M!

[@robertadair6612]

A wonderful episode, thankyou! And where ever you are in the world right now, I love you guys, Merry Christmas!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Robert! Thanks, it is one of our favourites 😊 A wonderful Christmas for you as well 🎄 All the best, E&M

[@AdventureInTandem]

Amazing video guys! And a great effort tackling this difficult section of the Pamir Highway.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you guys! 😃

[@steveworth56]

Lovely clip. Your videography has improved tremendously. Gongratulations and Merry Christmas wherever you may be and may you both have a wonderful new year.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Steve! That is great to hear 😄 Thanks and also a very Merry Christmas and a lovely New Year for you and your loved ones 🎄 E&M

[@franvidal6636]

The most beatiful video, Thanks a lot

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Fran! That's a wonderful thing to hear 😊 We are very happy you liked it! E&M

[@Grateful4Today]

Needless to say that it's amazing what you've managed to achieve until now, it sure helps travelling in two in terms of moral and motivation to push on, I can imagine your legs must be metal made by now but I reckon the will to keep cycling must be imperative even in the down times. It would be good to know more about Karl since he appears to be a mega inspiration for everyone concerned.

[@WheelstoWander]

HI Ramdas, thank you! Especially in the Pamir, we might not come across very fit but we certainly felt so! Karl is a big inspiration and such a great cycling companion, we hope to meet him again in the near future!

[@Grateful4Today]

@@WheelstoWander What path did Karl undertook once you guys split up ? I also would like to know how you manage to keep yourselves clean, how long did you go without having a proper shower ?!

[@BasakBulut]

Such nice adventures, thank you so much for making all these nice videos, we really feel your emotions, we feel cold, we feel altitude, we feel you! We are looking forward to new ones each week and we admire that you are filming all your moments to share. Good luck, kisses:)

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Guys! Thanks so much 😊 What a super nice compliment and great to hear our experiences shine trough! Merry Christmas 🎄 E&M

[@michelepirovano4135]

Great ride! And great videos! Keep on! I just found your channel few days ago and cought up right away! Cheers!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Michele! Thanks so much 😊 We are still going strong!! E&M

[@gibson839]

Отличное путешествие! Very good trip!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Gibson839! Thanks so much 😊

[@gobybike5016]

Really enjoying your videos. I know that you're taking a break because of Covid. Are you thinking about getting back on the saddle again? I realize that funding these trips could be a challenge also. I'll do my share to support you through Patreon. Writing to you from Victoria, Canada.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi GobyBike! Thank you, we hope to get back on the bikes coming spring, but we're a little hesitant... We're still in full lockdown in the Netherlands and we're not sure how we'll be received when traveling to other countries... Thank you for considering to support us, please only do so when possible... We understand that in current times there are more important priorities.

[@shuponahmed]

Superb video. Bon voyage!!!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Shupon Ahmed! Thanks 🙏🏼

[@larsbrandwagt8408]

Nice video guys. Thumbs up 4 you both. Wishing you explorers a Merry Christmas & all the good health in 2020. Bytheway what kind of bicycle handlebar you have.. I'm curious. Veel liefs groetjes.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Lars! Thanks, Eric has a Erogotec Moon 31,8mm with Ergotec Evo L bar-ends. That makes for a custom butterfly handlebar. Maudi also has the Evo L bar-ends and an Ergotec ... ;.) handlebar... we forgot! Fijne Kerst en veel mooie avonturen in het nieuwe jaar 🎄

[@llamafactorySA]

Fantastic as always!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Corry!! Thanks 😊 E&M! Happy Holidays

[@MONKEYON2WHEELS]

Awesome videos, love it! and good effort for making it over this pass guys! The scenery is insane.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Eric! Thanks Man!! Absolutely stunning place, one of those you want to do again some day ;.) Lovely Holidays 🎄

[@mikelees5093]

Guys, Very nice vlog I have very much enjoyed this last years videos, heading into 2020i wish you both a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year, looking forward what the future has in store.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Mike! Thanks 😊 We loved making them. We are really happy people enjoy them so much. Also very curious about the future... For now we are cycling about South East Asia coming months. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year for you and your loved ones ⛄️ E&M!

[@dropeipromundo]

Loved

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks!

[@orionburton3829]

Woooow wooww wooow I can't say anymore!! Im soooo impressed, im start to ride 2 mnts ago,i hope someday travel on my country, cheers from Mexico!!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Orion Burton! Thanks so much 😃 For sure we want to visit Mexico some day! Best of luck with your ride, E&M!

[@korkmazozdirlik8211]

Great effort both riding and filming 👏

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Korkmaz 🙏

[@andrewrivera4029]

That looks like the best lunch after a brutal ride.

[@WheelstoWander]

Man, did it go down 😉

[@grahamambridge2856]

Brilliant as usual. A question.... Would either of you have done this on your own? Thanks. Graham, England.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Graham, good question. The thought did cross our mind and although we both would like to experience the feeling of solitude & self reliance on a shorter solo trip, we both prefer cycling together on a world tour. In addition to that, I (Maudi) think I don't dare to cycle alone in certain parts of the world.

[@dvm7632]

Fabulous videos, leave me satisfied and yet wanting more. Patience is rewarded. Genuine people. Tough riding. I wonder how well your panniers are doing. I am about to replace my 25-year-old beat-up Ortliebs with some new ones; wondering about the different fabrics and how well they will put up with a 5-year RTW bike ride. The two of you are real and wonderful, inspiring.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi D vM! Hey thanks, that is very cool to hear! The panniers had their share of wear. Maudi buckled the clips incorrect making some break so we had buckles replaced. She also has the Plus version, and the material is holding up great for her. I (Eric) am more clumsy ;.) So my stronger Frontrollers Classics have some holes due to a dumb action riding into a ditch. The Plus fabric should work great in the long run with a bit more careful handeling I would say, it is definitely not as tough as the Classic. A tip would be a small T15 wrench. The new (hook) system works great but the screws slowly come loose after some months and we lost a couple of them already. Especially offroad where there is more vibration. Also a small tube of rubbercement/seamgrip works great for fixing holes. Are you doing a 5 year RTW tour I gather? Thanks again and all the best! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@dvm7632]

@@WheelstoWander Thanks for your reply about panniers, very useful information. Can you answer one other question? What video editing program do you use? Your videos are composed so well. Best wishes in 2020.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks 😊 We use Premiere by Adobe. There are other good programs around and a lot of people use Final Cut Pro from Apple with amazing results. Do you do or want to edit yourself?

[@dvm7632]

@@WheelstoWander Hi there. Thanks for the info. In answer to your earlier question, I'm not currently on a round-the-world tour. I am, however, now planning and preparing for such a ride that will begin in about 5-6 years, when I retire. My plan is to travel for about 5 years, possibly beyond. I have 25 years extended touring experience behind me, and for now I go on 2-month "practice" rides to ready myself for the RTW one. As for creating video, I am trained and skilled in visual arts which helps when it comes to photography and video. I do expect to take a Premiere subscription as I do use Photoshop and Lightroom, but about to leap from PC to Apple so I may wait to see what Final Cut Pro is like. Again, nice to know what program you're using. Best wishes.

[@bpetersson5024]

wow, seriously, I used to race road bikes and thought of going across the US but this is different..like sailing the souther ocean..congrats and be safe...!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Bip 300! The US is on our bucket list. With so much incredible nature there must be many amazing routes to cycle! Thanks & All the best!

[@saiftauhid]

Just want to let you know i enjoy your videos! Warmest regards from jakarta indonesia

[@WheelstoWander]

Hey! Thank you so much 😊 Really appreciate it!!

[@sugenggunarto7472]

Living in the tihnny oxigen . How hard to take a breath , how difficult to always push pedals .Keep spirit to fight. Safe and health on your two wheels

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Sugeng! :)

[@BikeTall]

Yeah, i did some mountain biking in Colorado once, and the 6,000ft to 10,000 ft elevation kicked my ass. But you two are on loaded touring bikes at much higher altitudes. Must have been brutal. That meal although expensive, looked delicious tho. And I bet worth every penny after such a grueling ride. What bikes are you riding by the way? Are those 26” wheels? I currently ride 29” wheels but was told 26” is better for remote places since it’s a more universal size. Anyway, love your vids. Very cinematic & beautifully shot.

[@WheelstoWander]

In one of our earlier Tajik videos (Toughest Bicycle Ride) we got hit real hard by the altitude because there was so much elevation gain in a short time. About the time in this video we were much better acclimatised and already did a 4000+ pass before stretch. Still it was super tough going!! The food was wonderful, man could we use it ;.) We forgot to ask the price before hand and she kind of upped the numbers we later came to know from others. 26" is still the most universal wheel size as far is I know. Of course there are no bike shops out there, but we saw plenty MTB's. You could bargain for a wheel or perhaps end up buying a whole bike and only take the wheel. So possibilities for sure. That said, we also saw quit some people riding 28" (Karl for one) and 29"ers. Karl did have I believe 32mm tyres that gave him trouble sinking into the gravel. A nice 50mm+ tyre is a good thing to have in those conditions. Thanks & Happy Holidays 🎄

[@EduardoFrancoo]

lovely joruney

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks again Eduardo! All the best, E&M

[@peterbackpack2282]

I respect your brave 💓 heart.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Peter 😊

[@이승건-n6d]

베리~굿 굿 굿..good..good.~

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks again 😉

[@johnroberts9560]

Hi Wheels To Wander , Merry Christmas !! 🎅🎄🎁🎆⛄💮

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks John!! All the very best of Holidays for you as well 🎄 E&M

[@johnroberts9560]

@@WheelstoWander Your Welcome & Thank You !! 😊

[@franzbeckis3224]

Hi guys compliments for this great adventure. May I ask you wich camera do you use to rec the videos?

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Franz! Thanks so much! We use the Sony A6000 with an 18-105mm lens and shotgun mic with windstopper. Hope this helps! All the best

[@franzbeckis3224]

@@WheelstoWander Yes Thanks!! Bye

[@peacefulwife5199]

Wow, Congratulations on that height achievement. Was it the lighting, or were both of you dealing with some edema? (Swelling). I hope you and Carl are at a more comfortable altitude now. Eric's cough sounded a little wet. Your lunch was beautiful. It's nice to have a little victory meal after such a hard trip. Merry Christmas. Health, Happiness and good roads be yours for 2020!!! :-)

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi, Thank you so much 😊 We also saw in the clips that we looked a little swollen. Nothing serious luckily! Karl is in Germany now I believe, celebrating Christmas with family. We had to wait quite a while but the lunch turned out delicious and it hit the right spot ;.) Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year for you and your loved ones 🎄 E&M

[@sonubarber4007]

👌👌👌

[@Therios3000]

Hello I am watching all your videos and its great, im enjoying so much. Usually I dont coment but this scene (at min 6:47) its really interesting I wonder if its a fox or what kind of animal is crossing the road behind you :)

[@WheelstoWander]

Haha, cool that you've noticed, there were many of them! It's a long tailed marmot... they make cool sounds as well😎

[@Dani-xx1]

I discovered your channel and I just subscribed. You doing a great job and awesome videos. Thanks for sharing. You are from which country? England like Adam Hugill?

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Danny! Thanks so much 😊 We are from the Netherlands... we always think that our accents gives that away, a hidden compliment there! Adam is a YT buddy, a really inspiring guy 🤙🏼

[@Dani-xx1]

Wow I am from Belgium I live near the Maastricht is a great country Holland for cycling.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Dani! That is a beautiful area to live. I go there every now and then on a meditation retraite in Dilsen Stokkem. Nederland is so easy for cycling, only that constant wind 😉

[@Felevr]

sometimes I wonder where did u guys go if u need to go to rest room, specially for number 2? imagine need to do that in the middle of open scape.

[@WheelstoWander]

Yes well actually we did... when you gotta go you gotta go! We always search for a private spot, or wonder of far enough in an open space that it's difficult to see what's happening. It's not always easy, we obviously don't want to do it on private property / agricultural land.

[@medianexchanges]

carry on and don't look back

[@WheelstoWander]

We are still going strong... 👌🏼

[@tomtom-sh1iq]

Good lice

[@WheelstoWander]

Lice? ;-)

[@prajoshpilakkat8116]

Bro I'm miss you 🥰🥰

[@ahmadbudiman80]

How do you prepare yourself in biking at this altitude.

[@WheelstoWander]

We came from Uzbekistan and gradually climbed in elevation (almost perfect... aside from a little 3200m+ pass ;.) People also do this route in reverse and start in Kyrgyzstan. From there the elevation gains are much more rapid and we hear people struggle with that. The first 1500m shouldn't give much problems and then a steady gain of about 300m a day would be ideal but that all depends on the route/profile and the days to do it in.

[@kc3718]

how about selling some bicycle vinyl stickers of your logo ? Looks great.

[@WheelstoWander]

That's a cool idea! Thanks K C, we just might ;.) My brother (Eric) would be pleased, he designed the logo... and he also does most of the music 🙏🏼

[@anschaulicherklart.tuncaya1606]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks, Tuncay Aktag!!

[@pokchannel25]

รักษาสุขภาพด้วยนะครับ

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you, we will!

[@saimevernew]

Love from Pakistan

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Saim 🙏🏼

[@Khaled-sz8cv]

This roaming is torment over torment ... I don't know how you endured this

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Khaled! Sure, it is tough at times and that challenges us. And we like a challenge to see who we are when life is not polished. The majority of the time though it’s a pleasure to be out and about. Exploring, meeting locals, tasting the new foods etc. Try it, you will be amazed 🤙🏼

[@jayb6624]

Hi iam planning a bikepacking trip from Calgary Alberta to the Yukon any advice?

[@WheelstoWander]

Sounds like a great journey! Stay safe and pack accordingly, Set out with no hurry and enjoy the rhythms of the road 😉

[@jayb6624]

@@WheelstoWander thanks

[@carnele5684]

Why don't u both use tandem bicycle?

[@WheelstoWander]

We would like to try that!! But for such a long time on the road some freedom is a "healthy" thing for us 😉

[@princeedmunddukeofedinburg]

That intro roflmao : D

[@WheelstoWander]

Glad you seem to like it 😉

[@sanjibdura5829]

🇳🇵

[@maliksince1973]

I suggest never sleep again under bridge because there is a chance of coming water. It is very danger.

[@brendangray]

Rain water?

[@maliksince1973]

@@brendangray yes

[@WheelstoWander]

Yes we have certainly thought about that, the chances of that happening that night were extremely low. But very good tip!

[@clayguinard3651]

How come you guys don't travel by fat-tire

[@WheelstoWander]

The 2" Schwalbe Marathon (Regular & Mondial) tyres we are currently using are fantastic. Super durable and capable on all almost surfaces! That said we would like to try a little wider tyres like 2,2" to 2,5" in the future to see if we can improve on comfort...

[@tomtom-sh1iq]

I'm from KYRGYZSTAN

[@WheelstoWander]

A beautiful country Tom Tom !!

[@sevilasdiyeva4679]

Hello 👍🖐

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi there Sevil! How are you? 😊

[@JasonDBike]

How expensive could the meal have been? I mean it's Netherlands VS third world country....

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Jason, thanks for your comment. We don't mind paying a tourist price and we're not averse in giving away money to people in need. But this lady made up a price on the spot, the next people paid less than half the amount for the same dish, only because they asked about the total costs upfront. You're right it's a third world country but there's definitely something like charging way out of proportion, this was an amount we could have paid for lunch in the Netherlands.

[@proximokg8446]

Hi 👋, please spread the awareness Tajikistans invasion into Kyrgyzstan 🙏

[@murat_oguz]

hi beautiful friends wish you a nice journey health happiness new year two of you

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Murat!! Thank you so much 😄 Lovely Holidays and a wonderful New Year as well 🎄

[@murat_oguz]

Wheels to Wander I again thank you for coming to Turkey to discuss goodbye we wait for vacation

[@WheelstoWander]

Turkey is one of our favourite countries!! Take care and all the best!

[@murat_oguz]

Wheels to Wander thank you so much my son will have surgery pray from the heart

[@WheelstoWander]

Dear Murat! We hope everything goes well with your son 🙏🏼

[@RPRIMICI]

Amazing adventure. Love the vids but I feel sorry that you guys are struggling and look like hell...skinny and what not. Probably hard to get proper nutrition and needing to expend so many calories. Anyhow, subscribed today.

[@WheelstoWander]

Haha, we were both slim before the trip... there's not a lot of proper food out there and the altitude and weather don't help us looking at our best. At least we don't try to hide it ;-) Thanks for subscribing!