GOING SOLO - BIKEPACKING THROUGH RWANDA
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2 жыл бұрынSometimes no plan is also a plan..
I didn't enjoy the pace of our planned trip, so decided to follow my own pace, and find my way to Kigali riding solo.
Make sure to also check Mike's picture stories of this trip on IG: / mikevlietstra
And Finley's videos on his NEW youtube channel: / @allroadsconsidered
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@tomson842 2 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful man! Thats what bikepacking is all about, i think. Being close to yourself, finding the serenity, being in the moment. Hope you will continue to do solo adventures in the future, its something special.
@bikenbeers 2 жыл бұрын
One of your best video’s. As a cyclist who rides solo often, and loves to take his bike on holidays to new parts of my world, I really identified with this video. Thanks for sharing.
@BellHarrington 2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you "Party Pace" is the way forward as you also get to experience so much more and find little gems along the way.
@elbowspeak 2 жыл бұрын
Best Fernwee ever. This was truly a joy. Thank you, Martijn.
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Ahh thanks a bunch!
@johndorney7812 2 жыл бұрын
I really love these vlogs from Africa. The scenery is astounding and the people seem so kind and friendly. It's a nice antidote to all the depressing news in the world right now.
@bonzaiii3 2 жыл бұрын
Riskant maar groot gelijk om solo te gaan. Dat is voor mij ook de essentie van een mooie dag fietsen, dat je je niet hoeft te haasten, maar je eigen plan en snelheid kunt trekken. Pas dan kun je optimaal genieten.
@gavinbrannan3884 2 жыл бұрын
That must have been a tough but a courageous decision to ride solo. You have to alway follow your heart and in doing so life journey will alway be wonderful.
@courtneydaniel08 2 жыл бұрын
This is a breath of fresh air. The fact that you’re not pressured to release the same type of content and put your own enjoyment first is really refreshing. Keep doing what you’re doing! 🙌🏾👊🏾
@poptherob 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this one! Super interesting to see how we sometimes loose the whole point of why we're doing things! I'd be super interested in video about how you manage to navigate the professional aspect of bike riding without loosing the pure fun side of it
@aneczka2114 2 жыл бұрын
Really happy to see you take your time taking in the surrounding culture..!. I really liked the video
@edwin_slager 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful country. Really an adventure
@lovelyjubbly87 2 жыл бұрын
I think you definitely made the right choice by going your own pace and wanting to experience the country more because that's what it's all about. Fantastic video.
@larrymyles1012 2 жыл бұрын
Double Damnit! Amazing adventure and thanks much for sharing! Just riding bikes!
@jeffreyhong2121 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video very much! Thank you! Truly amazed at how you can video while riding especially behind that truck going down 👍👍👍 Looking forward for more!
@st.bimbam 2 жыл бұрын
Man that was magical watching! Great stuff
@steveadams6595 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, a refreshing change of pace
@mmau 2 жыл бұрын
Martijn I really like this new approach! Thanks
@51biffo 2 жыл бұрын
Your view on how you want to ride your adventure is a breath of fresh air.
@trackojacko 2 жыл бұрын
This is why I love your content bro, you've got that competitive side but you also know when it's time to just relax and enjoy your surroundings. I lived in Kigali for 2 years from 1996-1998 with my parents as they were posted there with the Canadian foreign service. It truly melts my heart seeing Rwanda in this perspective as now I'm an avid cyclist because of ppl like you, inspiring. Thank you for sharing your adventures and keep doing your thing mate, respect.
@patrickverified 2 жыл бұрын
Rwanda has changed, probably now more peaceful than Canada. You should return for a visit.
@AceAbells 2 жыл бұрын
Martijn man, this was special. brings us back to why we subscribed to you when you first started. amazing work.
@patrickverified 2 жыл бұрын
the people are awesome, amazing scenery, hope you enjoyed Tour Du Rwanda which is ending tomorrow.
@UweGranzowfilms 2 жыл бұрын
Really nice vid! What means pacing? Nothing! Enjoy life! Ride on, Martijn and keep up your great work!
@james82530 2 жыл бұрын
Love this adventure nice video 👍👍
@brydenjimenez5849 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this one! What an adventure.
@ann.leonard 2 жыл бұрын
Watching your videos is like being there! Good job!
@raywood3439 2 жыл бұрын
Respect 🙌🏼 for taking the opportunity to make the most of engaging with a very different culture & landscape to ours. You can crank out the kilometres any day.
@Quevallyn 2 жыл бұрын
Great film as always. Glad you got to enjoy the adventure.
@mk4golfmt 2 жыл бұрын
Great video amazing country looks like you are having a blast 😀
@elbowspeak 2 жыл бұрын
Good on ya! Chill and enjoy --
@microadventurist3843 2 жыл бұрын
I have been in Rwanda as well, the local people cycle over those 'bridges' 0:43 while transporting other people on the lugage carrier
@gowesbrompton7816 2 жыл бұрын
what a trip! hope to experience it someday!
@gianpaologliori3604 2 жыл бұрын
Nice. Music so chilled.
@glowingeye 2 жыл бұрын
These people are always so nice, I love it! I really understand your decision and I‘m glad you already enjoyed these two days. Stay safe and have fun exploring the country :)
@brandonbabcock 2 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal content as usual Martijn - would love to do a ride like this.
@greggscheirer1685 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. It brought back some great memories of the time we spent in Burundi and Rwanda partnering in community development. The land of 1000 hills with lots of guys bombing down them on bikes….
@bcndayz 2 жыл бұрын
Best travel choice you could have done 👌 Enjoy the ride!
@hilltophigh 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, this is it, this is what I subscribe for!
@fucktheworld1207 2 жыл бұрын
Life is about finding yourself and doing what's best for you👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 just keep being you...everything else falls into place 👌🏻
@x9lp4hh 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely!
@mohamadhartiasisharpanputr8297 2 жыл бұрын
Keep going man, keep going…really enjoy the vid.
@marketmavin3890 2 жыл бұрын
Riding with the locals getting pinched out by a bus and they're calling spots in the rode! That is once in a lifetime stuff! Top notch filming/editing as always!
@m1les7 2 жыл бұрын
Ace vid, fair play for going it alone! I bet it was ace 💪💪🏁❤️
@DanielGonzalez-cm4zr 2 жыл бұрын
I love my city and also I do tours on bicycle here but also i love to ride by my own, sometimes, just having my own experience so i understand your video. Best regards from Merida Mexico and that pedaling here is pending hope someday i could pedal next to you lml
@Chiro75 2 жыл бұрын
Dream trip! Why go somewhere like Rwanda if you’re just dropping the hammer the whole time. Slowing down to see things and enjoy the people is the way to go. Thanks for sharing!
@Greg.Sutton 2 жыл бұрын
@Martijn - really good video. Your one of the reasons i was inspired to buy a gravel bike alongside my road bike and explore the trails near me and develop a sense of adventure of my own. The last couple of video's were tough to watch - nice to see you back to normal with balance again even if that meant for this one you needed to go solo. Life is not a race to the end its a journey to be enjoyed and experienced.
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@viruslib 2 жыл бұрын
You should see more in solo and ride in relax way, experience and feel more!! Support your decision
@JulianAllen13 2 жыл бұрын
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." A good decision and very enjoyable to see it second hand from you. Bedankt, Martijn
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Amen Julian!
@frankmajor3012 2 жыл бұрын
GREAT … I like the way you thinking about you, yourself an your way of riding bike and enjoy your holiday … you got so many impressions from the countryside and the people around you … I’m sure you made the best decision and took a beautiful way for you and trough rwanda … I’ll be back in 10 seconds to watch the second part … 9 … 8 … 👍👌😉
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Haha next one coming up asap!
@dergore8954 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video. Very beautiful. To me at least as interesting as a race video.🙂
@robertbotta6536 2 жыл бұрын
Do your thing bro!
@davidcharlesworth623 2 жыл бұрын
You have reminded me of the poem byW.H.Davies called Leisure. What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stop and stare, etc. etc. Well done for taking the decision to enjoy the experience 🤗👏🏻
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Ohh thats a good one!
@paulobrutus8683 2 жыл бұрын
Wederom genoten en kan niet anders zeggen dan; Ga vooral door met wat je leuk vindt! Thanks for showing us the fun u had in Africa. Means a lot 👏🏽🙌🏽
@kncpt14 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible! What a way to unwind and go your own pace. Thought something bad happened when I saw this appear on strava but looks like you made the better choice. Loved the more documentary styled video just sharing the sights with us 🥰
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, maybe I’ll make something like this more often!
@krugerpp 2 жыл бұрын
Mooi gedaan. Slimme keuze. Top video
@TheAndiandfriend 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool videos..
@greyhound82 2 жыл бұрын
Go solo 'cause yolo! 👍
@philippsaga4180 2 жыл бұрын
Love it💪🌿🚴♂️
@windy415 2 жыл бұрын
❤️🙏smell the roses
@CycoWarriorx 2 жыл бұрын
That opening shot, with the boat crossing the lake, was sooooo peaceful… given everything going on with a certain bully in Europe, I wish everything could be as serene… 🍻
@IsaacAdler 2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more. The best biketouring I've had was very short distances, with a day or two, or longer in each town. The ride was a chance to see small villages in between I otherwise wouldn't have paid attention to. But I was still...traveling. When I do other rides, riding all day, just to grab a quick eat and snooze...that to me isn't traveling, just just pedaling to see if I can do it. I'm happy I did it, but what did I see? Adventurer first, biker second.
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@francoisercolano7070 2 жыл бұрын
Completly ok with your point of view. What is the meaning to cross a country if you don't have the time to enjoy the spots and the people when you feel it thanks for the video
@elmccor6298 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! This feels much more authentic and less “influencery”. I love how much observational content there is!
@IAMOD 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I love and enjoy watched all your vlogs. I just wondering, how you vlogging during cycling? I mean you only use mirrorless camera or you have action camera too? Maybe you can share on your vlog, what gears/items on your bag & etc. By the way i already bought Rille Camera Strap, its really nice.
@thecrowfliescrooked 2 жыл бұрын
Life should not always be about struggle. Take the slow road I always say.
@Rwizaify 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Any plan to make a vid of Tour du Rwanda that’s ongoing now?
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Nope, we’re not in Rwanda anymore!
@jandor69 2 жыл бұрын
Best decision dude. Always listen to your own little inner voice, it's usually right, so big kudos to you for that. And much more up my alley than teeth grinding red zone biking - probably because I'm always not the fittest ATM 😆🤙
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Hehe 😉
@mels5315 2 жыл бұрын
Dat was echt super Martijn, beste video tot nu toe!!
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Wooow, thanks!
@pgregory1975 2 жыл бұрын
As everyone else is saying, you made the right choice, experiencing the country the way you want to. Great video. Also, what is that track playing on the B roll at the end, it's great!
@jakoneeleman1222 Жыл бұрын
Goed en eerlijk verhaal 👍🏻
@michaelsantiago1504 2 жыл бұрын
more of this
@AwirutKanlaya 2 жыл бұрын
Hi I am your follower from Thailand.
@robertsmith8316 2 жыл бұрын
🙏 for doing it how you wanted to, for me a far greater content than if you had continued on the original course 🙌
@MattBeindorff 2 жыл бұрын
Veel beter! Je deed precies wat ik mij afvroeg bij de eerste episode: waarom je niet onderdompelen in de cultuur. Nice!
@marclaubinger1075 2 жыл бұрын
cool.
@fakechristophbath 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome content! I always enjoy watching your videos 👍🏻 May I ask you a technical question :) what kind of filters do you use when filming with the Sony? Variable nd? I'm asking because of vignetting with wide angle lenses.
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, i use a variable ND from Freewell
@kiter93kiter 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video again! :) weich shoes are you wearing Martijn? Thanks for the Info :)
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Heyo, I'm wearing the new QUOC GTII's!
@CanyonWanderer 2 жыл бұрын
A difficult decision to make perhaps, but I totally understand. Being able to actually enjoy te moment instead of it being a 'just flash' in your memory where you think "I'd liked to have stopped there" ... That is exactly what makes my Strava averages really bad, I take at least 10 shots on an average 50k Dutch ride, imagine being in Rwanda🙂
@christianb.d1418 2 жыл бұрын
goated
@wilfwilliams 2 жыл бұрын
It’s all about the riding & Sod the content! , oh wait don’t sod the content I need it for the channel. The Catch22 of a social creator.
@marvingvk 2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@pedeepete 2 жыл бұрын
All about this. (although I enjoy the banter of a group ride) but unless your racing or competitive I'd rather have a shorter ride and enjoy the scenario and the experience and have a few beers and not be completely smashed for the next day.
@m.dahriamjad1944 2 жыл бұрын
This is I like more, more adventures, gives joys to those kids you met. More “human” video I would say. Salut.
@interanti 2 жыл бұрын
Gettin yer mojo back nicely #RBC
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Thx 🤜🤛
@stanislaogerman3743 2 жыл бұрын
Good for you ... "when you see a fork in the road, take it" - Yogi Berra
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@rogervansimpsen1657 2 жыл бұрын
Moedige beslissing.... 👊🏻
@diamondmine67 2 жыл бұрын
What was the 2 hour dish?
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
All dishes take 2 hours to prepare, but in this case it was a grilled fish fresh from the lake!
@davidbadcut 2 жыл бұрын
Don't blame you for ditching Finley....... 😴
@Fernwee 2 жыл бұрын
Lol
@davidbadcut 2 жыл бұрын
@@Fernwee are you the real Fernwee?
@eszterdomina 4 ай бұрын
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