Cycling from Finland to Singapore (4K)

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Here's our journey from Helsinki to Singapore. Our 245-day cycling adventure covered 15,000 kilometers across 21 countries.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:11 - Eastern Europe
9:07 - Türkiye
12:47 - Georgia
16:45 - Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan
32:50 - India
44:27 - Nepal
55:07 - South East Asia
1:07:52 - Singapore
Soundtrack: open.spotify.com/playlist/6fM...
Special thank to Lina Zilinskaite for letting us use her music. Check out more of her songs: open.spotify.com/album/1CEJvj...
Camera equipment:
DJI Mini Pro 3
Fujifilm X-E4
GoPro 10
Follow us on Instagram:
/ curiouspedals
/ alvaripoikola
/ iamvallu
Special thanks to the third musketeer, Grégoire Debrix!

Пікірлер: 813

@alvaripoikola 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for following our journey! I'm delighted We hope this film will inspire you to be bold in your adventures in whatever form they come. Fun fact: I don't have a computer fast enough for editing so I created this whole documentary on a public computer in a library in Helsinki.

@jacqy6619 4 ай бұрын

that is insane LOL i was wondering how your computer handled a 1hr+ film. props to you for the hard work man! what an amazing tale edited, shot and soundtracked to perfection

@Jerraleon 4 ай бұрын

Oodi to the rescue, such a fun little fact!

@MD-xh8uu 4 ай бұрын

Extraordinary ❤ Beautiful filming❤ Refreshing ❤ Exceptional ❤ One small question - How did you go to Delhi, India from Kazakhstan/Tajikistan😊 i suppose it wasn't cycling

@user-nb5xw1fm1n 4 ай бұрын

respectii äijille tää on huikeeta

@lonelywanderingsnack Ай бұрын

The whole aethetics of this trip and your filming and editing skills are astounding. You both also have really great vibes as humans. Grégoire included. Thank you so much for this cinematic juwel.

@R.E.A.L.I.T.Y 4 ай бұрын

No promotions. Not one “word from our sponsors” No free bike gear from anyone. Keeps it so authentic guys. Valé 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

@alvaripoikola 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! My dream was to have this displayed at some documentary film festivals but I don't have the copyrights for these songs. Thankfully it seems to have found it's audience here on KZfaq!

@dimml0r 3 ай бұрын

i know a dude who had a similar issue. he still had the project file for the software he made the film with. replaced the song with free music and stuff... asked artists for permission and made a another export. then he handed it in. though i have to say.... your choice of music is fantastic. it would be a huge downgrade... thx for this film!@@alvaripoikola

@ihmesekoilua 6 ай бұрын

I'm sorry, but fucking what? KZfaq randomly recommended some Finnish dude with literally 216 subscribers who has posted a video of them cycling to motherfucking Singapore from Helsinki. And it's a GOOD video too.

@Kuran1986 4 ай бұрын

@FandangoTheGrom4.4k now

@elina40275 4 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly. This was by far the best stuff Ive seen in ages. A great big thankyou to you guys for sharing your impressive adventure, nice job, on all levels I can think of. ❤️❤️🙏

@jameshoey303 4 ай бұрын

you forgot to mention your bollocks

@pestbest Ай бұрын

@FandangoTheGrom 6.59k subs as of today!!

@workwithjoshua 3 ай бұрын

Raw, authentic, no jump cuts, no social media clout and no drama. Just some awesome guys living their best lives. Loved every minute of this!!

@SoupMagoosh 3 ай бұрын

I agree, but there were definitely jump cuts lol, if there were no jump cuts this video would be months in length

@mountainkids 5 ай бұрын

That was the best bicycle touring film I have ever seen. The choice of music, the drone shots, the editing were all amazing. The kindness of fellow humans was on display as in most touring documentaries. But what I liked the most was the companionship of the two Finnish cyclists. While I am sure there were issues between the two at times, they genuinely seemed to appreciate each others company. The two riders were always open to the adventures that lay before them. There was an ease to their travel. They did not seem to care about time. This was two young men, in the prime of their lives, DOING what most of us have only dreamed of.

@anttipal 5 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more.

@andyjsmallwood 5 ай бұрын

I totally agree. I watch a hell of a lot of cycling films to give me ideas for my next trip, and I thought I'd seen the best by now. But then this! Well done guys, what a film!

@AnI-if8fp 4 ай бұрын

I agree 100%

@iLeetjeeh 4 ай бұрын

I suggest watching Martijn Doolaard 2 years on a bike. He cycled from Vancouver to Patagonia. Amazing 3 part documentary on KZfaq.

@thescandiflicktv 6 ай бұрын

That. Was. Awesome. You know when people hit the smallest bump in the road or obstacle and they put on dramatic music and make a big deal out of nothing and it just pisses you off? This was the opposite. It was understated, and beautifully filmed. And Scored, the music was so good. What a ride, what a film, thank you 🙂

@alvaripoikola 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words:)

@RedArtistx 5 ай бұрын

That comment made me want to watch this. So many BBC nature documentaries in the U.K are filmed in an in-your-face bombastic style, presumably to appeal to an American audience (previously I only saw this style on American nature documentaries). Everything, every small moment, every explanation has to be like an action film.

@jimchik 5 ай бұрын

Has to be said again, “That. Was. Awesome”!

@3pk3pktube 5 ай бұрын

So true.... THX for this movie !! :)

@Hiihtaja114 5 ай бұрын

💯

@whangomango5747 6 ай бұрын

This is tragically underrated

@nicholashannah 4 ай бұрын

This is a masterpiece. On of the best cycling films I've ever seen.

@amandabrandimore1123 3 ай бұрын

I just wrote the same thing!

@udipsedhain 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking us in this journey, ya'll fellas rock. Very glad to have met you Alvari.

@alvaripoikola 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Upid. All the best to you my friend, I wish you well!

@sumitsteyn 5 ай бұрын

I strongly wanted to do a bikepacking trip around the world, this film motivated me like none. I got no bucks, no plans but ONE THING IS FOR SURE. I WILL SEE THE ENTIRE WORLD ON BIKE. Thanks for creating this wonderful film! GREAT INSPIRATION

@michal_kowal 2 ай бұрын

Oh brother, where to start. 8 years ago I've cycled from Europe to Asia, Bangkok being my destination. You have encapsulated pretty much everything of what such trip does to oneself. From highest highs, when you feel like the One with the Universe, to the lowest lows when you're sick and tired and want to quit. It's a beautiful story of what living is about, the human nature, and possibly of what the purpose of our lives is, which is to explore. Although the views during such trip are jaw-droppingly beautiful and magnicifent, I found human interaction, kindness, humbleness, and open heart to be the most special/sacred experience along such journey. Don't believe the news; good people are everywhere and people want to be good. I thank you for something I haven't captured myself. It brought tears of joy on my face as I recalled my own experience, which feels to me like it was a year ago. I'm curious to see how you return back to society, to a "normal" living... the next chapter awaits. All the best. Namaste. Michal Kowal

@Monnnieee 2 ай бұрын

it's interesting to read this. Last year I've hiked the PCT (from Mexico to Canada) and it's crazy how you use the exact same words I would use to describe that experience. I expected the nature to leave the biggest impression on me, but it was the people instead. Good to know that there are more people out there who understand this feeling. I believe that is the hardest part of going back into 'society', other not understanding the insane beauty and challenge of such a journey. Peace, Robert

@ThePranazone 5 ай бұрын

Thank u for this amazing film! So well scored! I hope it goes viral. In the 1980's I did a solo, self-contained world cycling trip, and your film took me back to those amazing, indescribable feelings that the long distance cycle tourist lives out on a day to day basis! (I also hiked the Anapurna circuit.) I started my tour by dipping my rear tire in the Pacific ocean in Oregon, then 7,500km later dipping my front tire in the Atlantic in Boston, Massachusetts. I then flew to Brussels and rode to Nordkapp, then took a ferry to Scotland and continued on down to Madrid for a total of 8,000km in Europe. Then I decided to get serious so I flew to Alaska and pedaled to Tierra del Fuego!, which took 21 months and was another 30,000km. I rode down the east coast of South America through Brazil, and was met with amazing hospitality in every country I passed through. You guys are very talented film makers and drone pilots, and I hope u do another bike trip and make another film soon.

@SovereignAi 4 ай бұрын

Some day I want to do something similar to this, I'm just curious. How much did this cost you? And how did you acquire food/water along the way, and do you have any tips for how to prepare for a trip like this?

@jonnyhicks2076 4 ай бұрын

that is one epic and inspiring trip dude

@feniagreeceberen 4 ай бұрын

It feels that I could be your grandmother... Aged 67... I thorougly devoured your one hour filming, so artfully completed... Nothing better to have seen as yet. Cool, brave, clever, true. Hail to your frienship my lovely kids from Finland. Enjoy the best in your lives, cycling around the vast beautiful world or whatever. I used to cycle to my job every day for seven years, in my hometown, Thessaloniki Greece, some thirty years ago... Thank you again for the shared happiness.

@Stomperproductions 6 ай бұрын

Well i've tentatively caressed the edges of the youtube bike touring rabbit hole, gone balls deep into it, fumbled my way around the inside, stubbed my toe on a few edges, and found my way out the other side with this incredible video. By far the best i've seen! I think i'll call my youtube journey there and go find an adventure of my own. See you out there ma dudes :)

@jackd6129 6 ай бұрын

I challenge anyone to find a compliment that beats this one. See you out there. ❤

@castle228 5 ай бұрын

I feel you @stomperproductions. Watching a trip this epic makes me yearn for a fraction of what they experienced.

@Luis_Ott 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, guys! Luis (Lewis) here. It’s great to finally watch your documentary! What an awesome journey you guys had. It was a pleasure meeting you in Thailand and Singapore. It brings me a lot of joy to get a glimpse into your journey, and it also triggers throwbacks to mine. It’s funny to see that you’ve encountered some of the same people I met. At least I also met the guy at 13:13 too😆 Save travels and best wishes!

@raphaelpircher8619 5 ай бұрын

where is your documentary 👀

@alvaripoikola 5 ай бұрын

Luis! It was a pleasure meeting you too in Thailand and again in Singapore. I recognise getting throwbacks while watching a documentary, I recently saw Sunriders' documentary and so many forgotten memories came back. All the best to you too!

@Luis_Ott 5 ай бұрын

@@raphaelpircher8619unfortunately I’ve never filmed enough for a documentary, but maybe I’ll make a short video soon😄

@DonQuichotteLiberia 6 ай бұрын

Holy fuck, what an adventure. Beautiful storytelling, cinematography and music, possibly the best thing I've ever seen on youtube.

@onekgguy 6 ай бұрын

Every once in a while a cycling video comes along and it takes your breath away. This is that cycling video! Such great scenery, story, the cultures, and music to accompany it. Well done!

@simonlynch4204 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this awesome movie. I convinced my gf to do Spain to Singapore and this movie really got her excited. I owe you one guys!

@maxbench 4 ай бұрын

Epic. What speaks most to me is your willingness to let gregorie join you on what seemed to be quite a personal journey for you both. Beautiful

@AwesomeAngryBiker 4 ай бұрын

absolutely BRILLIANTLY done. no blabbering about every little issue, no turning it into a hollywood production with pointless vfx, no sponsors waffle etc. This is the kind of video that should be on yt, not the trash that people regularly upload to make money from. Well done you guys

@dominikjanovsky7616 6 ай бұрын

That's the most beautiful cycling film I ever seen. So awesome places. Enjoy it!

@LaGrave171 6 ай бұрын

Cycled 1500km last October and really enjoyed it! Can't even comprehend the length of your journey!...

@Fs13900 6 ай бұрын

What a journey, guys. I wish I were 10 years younger so instead of jumping into uni, studying, work I could've done a year like this first and foremost. What an education it must've been for you!

@julian03765 5 ай бұрын

older people do it too! there is still time

@mithrandirthegrey7644 4 ай бұрын

Best thing I ever did was jump out of college after two semesters and going on my own adventure. I wasn't feeling the college education at all. I did an internship and experienced what it would have been like to work as an engineer in corporate America and I just decided that it wasn't for me. I left college despite everyone telling me that it was a stupid thing to do. I enlisted in the merchant marines, jumped on a container ship in Norfolk and the rest is history. After two months onboard I had enough cash to jump off in China and go on my own adventure. I raced cars with some Russian gangsters down the streets of Vladivostok, I partied with geishas in Japan, I did modeling in Vietnam, I worked as a SCUBA instructor in Thailand, I spent a year just going from island to island in Indonesia far away from civilization fishing and eating coconuts with an Australian girl. The best choice I ever made was leaving college behind. Some people live but are never truly alive. I don't want any of the things that my friends who continued on with college and are doing the corporate gig have. I listen to their stories and it just sounds so dreary. It's been 16 years since I decided to ditch college and go experience life. I have no regrets.

@klauswagenhauser7336 6 ай бұрын

There are a lot of bike tour videos on KZfaq, but only a few are really good. This movie is one of the very good ones. My compliments!

@outdoor-Ape 6 ай бұрын

Huikea filmi! Tää tuli vahingossa feediin ja onneksi katsoin. Mahtavaa kuvausta ja musiikkia. Tunnelma reissusta välittyi läpi koko pätkän. Toivottavasti itsekkin pääsen joskus tulevaisuudessa, kun elämäntilanne sallii vastaavalle pidemmälle retkelle! 💪💪💪💯

@suomalainentimo 6 ай бұрын

🇫🇮 👍

@scrumartist5630 6 ай бұрын

those drone shots are sick, a couple of landscape looks surreal!

@user-py2od4bd2k 4 ай бұрын

I am reborn! Just 2 minutes into the video and I am so happy and touched and moved... It's like I'm on a bike, on a journey, on a ride of this funny lovely life!

@user-py2od4bd2k 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video and for sharing!

@sidaeth 5 ай бұрын

This video deserves >1M views, great work mate!

@ruuskka 6 ай бұрын

Amazing journey - and even if it's still the beginnign of the year - I am sure this is one of the most inspiring films of 2024!

@jeroenvandijk8998 5 ай бұрын

Brought back so many memories guys as well as tears in my eyes. I cycled in the 80-s from The Netherlands to New Zealand as much as possible overland. So much adventure and pleasure I see back in you video. Thanks for sharing!!!!

@lfondue 5 ай бұрын

I really rarely comment on anything but this was breathtaking. Both the journey and the filmmaking were on another level! Incredibly talented and a brilliant feel for timing

@hafiyanas 6 ай бұрын

Extraordinarily out of this world there Vallu, Alvari and also Greg.

@joepazuid5314 5 ай бұрын

You guys lived the dream those months!! Best video I have seen in years and that from a channel with only 1k subs!!

@Lugi70806 6 ай бұрын

Good Job Guys, best Bikepacking movie i've ever Seen. Perfect mix with talking,music and filming the countryside. Made me feel like just jumping on the Bike and let's go

@kazeoner0 6 ай бұрын

Aivan kertakaikkisen upea video. Uskomaton suoritus, älyttömiä maisemia, ihmisiä ja tilanteita. Kiitos tästä❤

@WAINIOLA 6 ай бұрын

Huhhuh! En yleensä jaksa katsoa kokonaan näin pitkiä pyörävideoita kerralla, mutta tää meni heittämällä. Hienoa tarinankerrontaa, todella kaunis visuaalisesti ja hyvinkin sopivaan mittaan saatu tiivistettyä noinkin pitkä reissu. 5/5

@tommieronen7424 6 ай бұрын

Whaaat THIS WAS AMAZING!!! :D I have watched million cycle touring videos and the best from the all comes from two finnish guys!! :D I can't believe this.

@AkseEdits 6 ай бұрын

Wau! Tajuttoman kova suoritus jätkät. Video production off the hook🎣 Varmasti elämänne seikkailu. Tsemppiä kaikkeen tulevaan ja innolla ootetaan uusia seikkailuja.

@Lupi_Films 5 ай бұрын

This was so inspiring to watch. I cycled 4400km from Malta to Sweden in 41 days last summer and this really moved me. It makes me wanna go on another bicycle trip. Your filming and editing was amazing too, I appreciated that. It's not easy to cycle in such elements and document it as you go. Thanks for this. You deserve a million views.

@mediumsizedgrape 5 ай бұрын

Wow. The atmosphere you managed to create within the first 2 minutes is amazing. Brings back so many good memories.

@stefanmollmann8788 6 ай бұрын

Been following you guys on Instagram since Romania. Such an intense trip, guys! Much respect for how you handled all these obstacles, flat tires, water shortage and what not! Especially impressed by how you kept a positive spirit when things were tough! Thanks for taking us along with this awesome documentary!

@DeathMCheese 6 ай бұрын

Amazing journey! Thanks for sharing! Someday i will have my own adventure and live a tale worth telling.

@soundwalkie 6 ай бұрын

How incredible 😍. Beautifully filmed, well dialogued, amazing journey. ❤ from Espoo. You guys are truely awesome

@dmitrijfomin7972 5 ай бұрын

Inspiring trip. ❤ No exaggerations, no clickbait, no typical social media crap. Just a great trip with two super likeable guys (and at times a funny Frenchman) who are the best example of why I would like to be a Viking too.

@DavidJohansson 5 ай бұрын

Seriously, guys, I think this was the best adventure video I've seen on youtube since youtube was born! Loved every second of it. The amazing views and music combo is a masterpiece! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure!

@andrewdegozaru74 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, what a triumph! What I learned: the world is a beautiful place that rewards those who get out there and explore it; and, doing so will inspire the better self in you, and in others.

@Andreea.Giurgea 6 ай бұрын

Glad you loved Romania, my home country and yep, unfortunately more and more bears have been seen in recent years, however I'm glad the cars were able to help you get through safely. I've been flirting with the idea of pedaling such long distances for a long time, but now I'm actually feeling more inspired to start planning a trip eventually. Keep up the good work, and the documentation is really nice, fun, inspirational, it makes you wanna be there with you guys along the journey! 😊

@macombus269 3 ай бұрын

So good: bike riding, visiting new places and living vegan! Nothing better! So good! 💪🏽🌱✌🏽

@BenjaminLothe 6 ай бұрын

Wow, what a trip... and just gorgeous editing 😎

@danielwehner1876 6 ай бұрын

Incredibly well done! I am loving it! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

@user-so7yz2qi7s 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your absolutely amazing journey 🙏🏻

@erikplankton 6 ай бұрын

Awesome vibes and very well documented! Thank you.

@user-os7or6de2j 6 ай бұрын

Incredible journey, thanks for sharing that with us!

@danielszucs267 6 ай бұрын

Well done! Great job, both the cycling and the docu! :)

@user-ft8rl1tz7d 6 ай бұрын

@goodnightrobicheaux547 5 ай бұрын

I believe he was sarcastic? :)))

@ajarila 6 ай бұрын

Amazing journey captured perfectly! Thank you!

@donidarko5175 5 ай бұрын

That's incredible. You have earned so much respect. greetings from Turkey. ❤️🙏

@niallshakeshaft1524 6 ай бұрын

Wow. What a great film. The images, the music, the adventure. So well made. Fantastic stuff. Congratulations.

@jonslade4191 4 ай бұрын

It's rare to come across a self-made cycling documentary of this quality. Great camerawork and beautifully edited. But it is really the the story of the journey, through so many different environments and to a better understanding of yourself that makes it such a compelling watch.

@jessicathees3260 6 ай бұрын

Wow!! What a great trip and awesome documentary! 😍

@marleymorr1s 6 ай бұрын

one of the most amazingly shot travel stories i've seen, looked like a beautiful journey!

@ohjajohh 6 ай бұрын

What an amazing journey and well documented!

@nxvo 4 ай бұрын

I'm an 18 year old student in the US that's planning embarking on a similar journey (solo) next September. This video has inspired me tremendously and serves as even more encouragement to go out into the world and LIVE. Cheers from Boston. To life!

@mithrandirthegrey7644 4 ай бұрын

Keep us posted. I wanna do something like this but on a motorcycle instead.

@nat4041 6 ай бұрын

Wonderfully made! Your documentary makes me want to jump on my bike right now and start my own adventure.

@mindyjewett1618 5 ай бұрын

What an awesome adventure to watch! I enjoyed viewing this on a Friday evening after a stressful week. Congrats on your accomplishment! ❤

@apolesovsky 6 ай бұрын

So well done. What an amazing adventure.

@MarthaGarrett 5 ай бұрын

This was fantastic!!! Well done on so many levels. Thank you

@mantasreika 6 ай бұрын

Wow, need to bookmark this to watch fully!

@esthers2690 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for these beautiful pics and this impressive video - thx for taking me along on your ride

@AdoNaVodi 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video! You guys crushed it 💪

@flowrin3478 5 ай бұрын

The most impressive bicycle trip adventure i've ever seen. ❤

@zemeceramics 3 ай бұрын

This is easily one of my favourite videos. Such a feast. Thank you. ❤

@stevehamilton3181 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations guys! Amazing journey, excellent production. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

@saavirov 6 ай бұрын

What a journey guys, whish you all the best!! 👍

@nikzel 5 ай бұрын

Like I usually do with these kinds of long bike videos, I clicked through it at first. However, after having watched a few minutes of a part in the middle I realized I had to start over. Just got done sitting through the whole thing like a great movie. Really awesome job gentlemen. What a journey. Thanks for taking us with you.

@Bicycle_Pam 6 ай бұрын

Wow, guys! That was amazing. Sooo well done. Loved every minute.

@sodaen 6 ай бұрын

Super nice trip. What a Journey. Thanks for that!

@bliekp 4 ай бұрын

One of the greatest cycling vids I ever saw! Amazing. Great filming, great attitude, great music. You guys are amazing, well done!

@Marcinowski89 6 ай бұрын

Oh man! That was really frickin' impressive. And thanks for cycling through Poland. Love!

@federicotheironlyportrait 6 ай бұрын

Great film, congratulations!

@sharkmentality9717 6 ай бұрын

Videos like this got me started on KZfaq. Absolutely perfect! And the clapping scene had me laughing big time!

@josephhapp9 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant video, thank you guys. The camera work and the journey make an inspiring story. The remoteness and the Finnishing in Singapore gave me goosebumps. Two beautiful friends spending 8 months together leaves me breathless with admiration. Thanks again.

@XzarLim 5 ай бұрын

cinematography and storytelling 🔥💓

@MrYeahXD 5 ай бұрын

You really took us along in the journey in this beautiful film. It felt like a dream. I'm feeling inspired, thank you guys.

@MoRa-br4yf 5 ай бұрын

Really great! Big adventure! I like it! 👍🚲

@robk481 5 ай бұрын

This could be one of the best videos I've ever watched on KZfaq, the camera shots were unreal that hour and 10 minutes absolutely flew. I'm so glad this came up on my feed will be recommending this to who ever I can !

@zineb_koutten_ 3 ай бұрын

WOOOOOOOOOOOOW.

@albertlee9238 5 ай бұрын

Amazing journey, thanks for sharing !

@oJAK3yy 6 ай бұрын

Incredible journey. Thanks guys

6 ай бұрын

Great journey guys. We didn't meet on the road. It was a pleasure to watch your journey on KZfaq. 🚵💙😊

@david-pascoe 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for an exceptional film guys. I totally understand when you say it's about the journey, not the destination. There's a real freedom to being on the road just riding every day. After 6 months it must be amazing. Thanks again for the video, it's brilliant. 🙂

@ghylianetienne8720 4 ай бұрын

Simply epic! Thanks for sharing the adventure with us

@massi888 5 ай бұрын

thank you very much for sharing. Amazing video, what a beautiful journey

@anisadoul 2 ай бұрын

This is the best video i've seen on the internet since years. Thank you so much for sharing this epic journey. You guys are freaking legends.

@ellenphelan6475 5 ай бұрын

best cycling documentary I've seen in a long time, well done!

@Adventure-Outdoors 6 ай бұрын

That was a seriously good watch, well done chaps!

@ToblerX 2 ай бұрын

Simply brilliant. Thank you for documenting this and sharing with us. It took you through some amazing parts of our planet that few in the west get to see. I'm awe struck.