I realize that this video wasn't entirely good news and a lot of you will be a bit disappointed, but I hope you'll join me in my excitement and anticipation of this journey of a lifetime. I've been silently planning this trip ever since leaving the UK and it's a surreal feeling to know that it's finally here. It still doesn't seem real! There's a lot of preparation still to be done, but I feel mentally ready to tackle the challenges ahead. Thanks again for all your support over the years and I hope you're all looking forward to the adventure!
@Hopped7775 ай бұрын
Fantastic news, glad you’re going for it.
@MusicMTB6 ай бұрын
Sounds like a cool trip, enjoy!
@amandawildy1355 ай бұрын
Good luck to both of you! On to new horizons!
@VeloObscura5 ай бұрын
Thanks! 🙏🏻
@paulh46917 ай бұрын
Sad to hear it won't be the two of you but it sure sounds like a fantastic adventure you have planned. Will definitely be tagging along (in my armchair) 😎
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Cheers Paul! Hope you enjoy!
@Bikepacking6 ай бұрын
I spent the last year dail,ing in my camera and editing gear the truth is made a lot of mistakes and wasted a lot of money but now it perfect ..hope to see your filming gear and editing and power setup in the future
@alharvs7 ай бұрын
Sad to hear. I came across you guys with my 2 mates between the BVRT and SBRT. We had some banter. You both seem like great people. Glad to hear that there’s no bad fall out between you two. I hope it stays that way. Such a great life experience that you both shared. Best of luck to you both!!!
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Wading through the creek crossings? 😆 What a fun time that was! Great to hear from you again! Thanks for the kind words, mate. Really appreciate it!
@goldenstardust6 ай бұрын
One the best tips you guys gave was Reece's Outrageous Nut bars!🍫 OMG! Wishing you both all the best in the lives you choose. Thankyou also for the Tassie videos (riding there in Nov). Will look forward to following your new adventures in Asia. 👍
@VeloObscura6 ай бұрын
Hahaha, amazing! You can't beat a Nutrageous! Thanks so much for the kind words and support! Hope you enjoy the Asia videos!
@andrewford807 ай бұрын
Awww man, kinda sad you're leaving! Hope you will have fond memories of your time in Australia. Was a wild time to be here, that's for sure. Best of luck. Looking forward to seeing some more touring content though. Bonnie was a real gem and we loved her contribution to the channel but forever is a long time. Best of luck to Bonnie too.
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Yeah, man! I was planning on leaving sooner or later, but the visa situation unfortunately forced the issue a bit sooner than I hoped. Bonnie definitely brought something special to the videos and to our travels in general. It wouldn't have been the same without her! Maybe if the planets align she'll make a cameo in a future video. Thanks for the kind words and support! Really appreciate it, mate!
@derekstringfellow29826 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed watching you & Bonnies trip across Australia. It has inspired me to do more cycling & when I get more time to do some big miles. Keep it up, I’ll be watching you in Asia. I cycled in Vietnam it was brill.
@VeloObscura6 ай бұрын
Thank-you for the kind words, mate! I'm really looking forward to Vietnam. It looks like an amazing country with so much to see. Hope you enjoy the upcoming videos! 😁
@Jamie.S.7 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the bike and bike setup video and why you’ve chosen what you have. Looks like you’ve done a few mods already. Also gear you’re taking, I’d imagine that will need a bit of a rethink now that you’re solo. And the reviews, all bike review stuff is interesting and helpful cause most of the gear we buy for bike packing or touring is only available online so with no other information you’re having to just hope that it’s going to do what you want. Anyway good luck with the preparation and the rest of the tour looking forward to it.
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! You're absolutely right. It's tough buying stuff without being able to try it out first and like you say: In today's world, you're often buying blind. You're ALSO right that I've been doing some mods to the bike. When I do the video about it, I'll talk about the bike in its stock form and what I did to make it work for me. Hopefully you'll enjoy it! Thanks again!
@jimo44497 ай бұрын
A good news, bad news video, sorry that you are leaving Australia and without Bonnie but looking forward to following your adventure. All the best and stay safe.
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Appreciate it, Jim! Thanks for the support, mate!
@CraigDroneAdventures6 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that mate. Good luck on the next adventure. Sounds epic!
@VeloObscura6 ай бұрын
Hey mate! Appreciate it! Thanks! Didn't realize you have a KZfaq channel, will sub now for views of the homeland! Hope all is well! Cheers!
@CraigDroneAdventures6 ай бұрын
@@VeloObscura cheers mate. Yeah just starting out really. I have been enjoying watching your journey.
@mauricetangredi82377 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about the breakup of you and Bonnie. I do however look forward to following you on your journey though South-East Asia.
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it! Hope you enjoy the upcoming adventure! 😁
@BluecollarBackcountry7 ай бұрын
This reminds me of the old saying; Life is what happens while we're making other plans. I hope the future works out great for you both and I'll keep watching ✌
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Well said! Thanks, Tony. Appreciate it, mate!
@nicwoolfrey61766 ай бұрын
Thanks to you both for your wonderful videos. All good things come to an end and looking forward to you exciting new phase!
@michaelylias45787 ай бұрын
Am sorry to hear of this recent development, but also happy to see that you are both looking ahead to further adventures. I have been following your travels since you set foot on our shores, and look forward to what is ahead. Am particularly keen on seeing how South-East Asia unravels as this area is on my radar for bike touring in the near future. Wishing you both all the very best of luck. Thankyou again for sharing with us.
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, Michael! I appreciate the support big time and hope you enjoy the Southeast Asian adventure! 😁
@slothsloth46517 ай бұрын
Great! more adventurous times. Not really much bad news, I feel like this is a positive step forward. Super excited for you and stoked to hear there's more to come
@VeloObscura6 ай бұрын
Appreciate it mate! Hope you enjoy the upcoming adventures! 😁
@poida847 ай бұрын
wow life goes on and new adventure on the horizon :D look foreword to it exciting.
@johnjordan46477 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about the breakup of the partnership. I had better come down to the brewery for a beer 🍺 before you leave this beautiful part of the world. Cheers Mate
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Cheers! 🍻
@rlands5134fd7 ай бұрын
Wow, that is big news. Good luck with your next adventure, I'll be following you for sure.🙂🚴
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Thank-you, Rudi! Hope you like the videos!
@dianagiles94677 ай бұрын
Well it’s called life and life goes on best of luck towards your new adventure.. best of luck to Bonnie
@bobstaddon64497 ай бұрын
you will both missed thank you so much for sharing you amazing life
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Thanks Bob!
@jessicamolley7 ай бұрын
So much to look forward to!
@janetnicol15516 ай бұрын
Thanks for this update Dave. May 2024 be a great year for you and Bonnie.
@VeloObscura6 ай бұрын
Thanks Janet! Happy new year and all the best!
@brettwilliams34717 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear that news. You are both beautiful people
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Thank-you, Brett! That's extremely kind of you. I hope you enjoy the upcoming content.
@graemegunston21217 ай бұрын
I have always thoroughly enjoyed your videos of your travels through OZ. Enjoyed meeting you at Billy Cart Brewery. Best wishes and good luck to yourself and Bonnie for your futures. Look forward to many more vids Cheers Mate
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Graeme! Turns out it's a pretty small world, so perhaps we'll meet again! 😆 Really appreciate the support and kind words, mate. Cheers!
@simonrussell7347 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear the news. The planned trip does sound amazing though; good luck with the preparations!
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! We're happy over here, although I understand it'll be disappointing for longtime supporters of our adventures! Cheers!
@Velo_Safari7 ай бұрын
Good to see u back. Plz make 30+ min vids when u start ur rtw tour.
@mikekelly73406 ай бұрын
Do epic things brother
@VeloObscura6 ай бұрын
Thank-you, mate! 👊
@NoSecondSeason7 ай бұрын
Sad you've parted ways, but best wishes to both of you🙌🙏❤️
@michaelismichael46407 ай бұрын
Hey Dave, good to hear the development of your story. What was it Billy Bragg said? "You've got to take the crunchy with the smooth!" Good luck to both of you.
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Ah, good old Billy with the perfect line.... Thanks mate!
@SlowMovingSaddles7 ай бұрын
A little bit sad, but glad your both ok with it❤ and as mentioned on instagram, maybe we’ll see you somewhere in South East Asia 🙏🏼 Good luck with your reviews and the preparations videos. Looking forward to the getting prepared videos especially 😉
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Thanks guys! Will definitely make an effort to meet up on the road if we can make it happen! I'm not in any rush out there, so visas permitting: most things are possible! All the best with your own preparations! 😁
@brianward77247 ай бұрын
Yes, very sad news, Dave, but - as the footballers say; it is what it is. Or, that's life. At least you both will have the period when you were together, as a cherished part of your life. It will be great to 'get out there' again, though, so I'm looking forward to what lands in my in tray from April on. Best wishes to you both!!
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Well said, Brian and thanks very much for the kind words! Hopefully you'll enjoy the future content coming your way!
@randelscyclevlogperthwa73427 ай бұрын
No guarantees in life I suppose, look forward to following your future adventures.
@VeloObscura7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Bikepacking6 ай бұрын
You make it to Nha Trang Vietnam you got place to crash and beer
@VeloObscura6 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! That's super kind of you! Who knows how the route will play out in the end, but I'll definitely look you up if I'm in town. 😁
@jessiehammond78333 ай бұрын
Herd you and Bonnie separated. Is there any thing i can do yours sincerely Jessie ❤
@VeloObscura3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the concern, mate! We're both doing just fine! We still message eachother regularly and share our adventures with eachother still. It's all good over here, I'm sure you'll be glad to know. 😁
@jessiehammond78333 ай бұрын
As long as your both ok i come from a relationship with three kids and my x she. we grew apart damn hard on your own glad to here your coping any how thanks for replying. Take care man I’ll write again soon yours sincerely Jessie