Solo Summer Overnighter | Testing, Failing, Learning

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Solo Summer Overnighter | Testing, Failing, Learning

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Күн бұрын

With the summer solstice approaching, it was time for my next solo bikepacking overnighter. Despite feeling stressed about taking time off with our upcoming summer-long departure and being behind packing, I decided to go for it. I added a little twist to the adventure this time, but it didn’t bring the experience I was planning for!
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@Leigh_thompsett Ай бұрын

Many thanks Bella for sharing your ups and downs and errors. I’m glad I’m not the only one who struggles to get out there but once you have and done it the reward is worth it. ❤

@mega_tron_1519 Ай бұрын

Finally inner peace ✌️ Solo ride is the best 🚲 🌊

@TerryRamsey-jg8fm 29 күн бұрын

Thank you Bella, enjoyed your video... Missed you and pray all is well.. Thanks😊❤❤❤

@albert85b Ай бұрын

You have managed to turn a relatively modest objective into something so thoughtful and profound. I really really enjoyed this video!

@Javier_Moraleda Ай бұрын

Muy bien narrado, grabado y editado, enhorabuena Belén…una lástima los mosquitos que no te dejaron disfrutar de ese rincón increíble 🙄

@rex758 Ай бұрын

Muy bonito el video, lograstes el objetivo, no como uno planea pero esa es la aventura de lo inesperado, no es facil, pero al final la recompensa es grande y ahi esta la satisfaccion. felicitaciones no te rindas. saludos

@gruttewibe76 Ай бұрын

You're braver than I. I was a bit jealous of that swim :) Nice adventure and it's often the good memories that stick. Next time maybe a bivy tent/bug bivy is a good compromise to safe on weight and packing volume but still be protected from the elements/bugs? Good filming by the way.

@kevinw373 Ай бұрын

What a really nice video, so relaxing, good narration and background music. I shall look out for your further adventures. Hope you manage to avoid the bitety insects next time .

@anthonybrewer931 Ай бұрын

Thank you Bella. Always a lovely and warm narrative and excellent imagery. This isn’t a failure at all. It makes sound sense to adapt to the circumstances when things change. Nothing is written in stone Well done and I look forward to seeing more from you both very soon. Anthony

@BikepackingJourney 4 күн бұрын

Hello Belle. For mosquitoes try maybe a jungle formula or Avon skin so soft, it may help for mosquitoes.

@viktorbarbossa Ай бұрын

First of of all I’m afraid of how much energy was spent for all the footage, all of those camera set ups, focusing etc. Great job! And very, as you said, tranquilizing vibes. I enjoyed, thanks a lot! P.S. F**k the rules, tent required, anywhere. At least, hammock with a net.

@Ciclotonina Ай бұрын

En esta ruta vas sola lo digo por el curro de preparación al grabar, es muy buen reportaje. Me encantas vuestros videos muy bien explicados, me encanta ver heroínas en bici y sin miedo es de aplaudir 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 para octubre quiero recorrer la sierra de Cazorla desde Granada pasando por el desierto de Gorafe y dar la vuelta por la Sierra de Cazorla y tus videos me animan, Gracias de ❤

@BelleToscan Ай бұрын

Que guay! Me encanta la zona de Cazorla, ¡que la disfrutes mucho! Y si, estoy totalmente sola así que el trabajo es mucho mayor porque tienes que ir yendo y viniendo con el trípode. ¡Pero yo me lo paso muy bien! ☺️

@TerryRamsey-jg8fm 29 күн бұрын

Bug spray or español smoke for 🦟 mosquitos... I use off 24hrs lotion

@fushidacompeticion6358 Ай бұрын

Pero Belén, ¿a quién se le ocurre dormir en la playa en verano?, jejejeje. Suele estar infestada de mosquitos, y si además, como es mi caso, eres propenso a sus picaduras y no hay viento la cosa se torna en un infierno. Buen vídeo, como siempre. Saludos desde la terreta.

@BelleToscan Ай бұрын

Jajaja, ¡pues a mí! Pero contaba con esas posibilidad, solo que no pensé que serían capaces de picarme a través de DOS capas de textil: el pijama de lana y la funda de algodón. ¡Unas fieras! Pero nada, nada. A la siguiente me cojo la red de la tienda de campaña por lo menos.

@pabloperezperez4973 Ай бұрын

Vivaquear en un pico de una montaña bien porque no hay mosquitos, pero en zonas boscosas y de mar... Tienda si o si. Aunque no esté permitido... Ya le explicaré al guardia que por mi seguridad es necesario poner una tienda.

@hebie_tubus_racktime Ай бұрын

Very enjoyable! Sorry to see that you had to cancel your overnighter in the end! :-(

@tonypaddler Ай бұрын

Another great video Belén, it's always such a joy to watch them 🚲⛺🙂👍

@bichaelmichael3597 Ай бұрын

Your videos have such a calming effect. The perfect content to watch after a hectic day at work. Thank you.

@BelleToscan Ай бұрын

Ohhh, thanks a lot! I love it that even though I have to push a bike or run away from a bunch of mosquitoes, it still comes out calm! Hahaha.

@bichaelmichael3597 Ай бұрын

@@BelleToscan mosquitoes love me. I swear every time I set foot outside during summer in Australia, it’s like giving a blood transfusion. 😂

@briandavies2833 Ай бұрын

I don't recall mossies biting through clothing before I came to live in Spain. Here they often bite me through lycra. I guess in the circumstances you encountered it needs to be Deet-all-over to repel the critters! A great video Belén. Thank you.

@BelleToscan Ай бұрын

Yeah… The Tiger mosquitoes came to Spain about a decade ago and they bite through textile very easily! I just thought that a layer of wool and another one of cotton would be enough but… definitely not! It looks like they can only not get through the thick jeans. Quite vicious!

@psalcedo Ай бұрын

Malditos mosquitos ☹️☹️, con la buena pinta que tenía ese rinconcito solitario. 👏👏

@BelleToscan Ай бұрын

¿Verdad? Nada, nada, a la próxima me llevo la red de la tienda de campaña!

@Ekirea Ай бұрын

Think it was tough of you to leave the campsite and cycle home in the middle of the night.A well deserved coffee👍 Your videos are so clear in every aspect- very nice!

@BelleToscan Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I was feeling very frustrated and kinda alarmed as I didn’t bring my long lights, so I had to cycle only with the phone light and it was super bumpy but.. Eventually I got the hang of it and calmed down. Even enjoyed the peacefullness of night riding.

@vasiliipopov416 Ай бұрын

An unexpected buckwheat cameo appearance 🤣

@BelleToscan Ай бұрын

Still from you know where! 😅

@mirellaslingerland Ай бұрын

Oh those damn freaking mosquitoes. They are a issue on almost every camping trip I do. Mine are still itching after 4 weeks. But I think you are so brave to do this kind of trips. And you make a beautiful story out of it! X

@BelleToscan Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! They looooooove me too! And I was the only thing they could feast on that evening, hahaha. But still, I guess it was naive of me to think I could camp without a tent. I see so many people doing it but there’s so many things that could go wrong”wrong”. I’ve concluded I’d rather bring my tent! 😀

@mirellaslingerland Ай бұрын

@@BelleToscan haha 😆 Or sleep next to small fire, the smoke will keep them away. But guess that is not allowed in dry summer season.

@arruaroutdoors Ай бұрын

Hey Belle, how are you? I've been doing my bikepacking trips for a while now, but I always find myself with a little bout of anxiety before I venture out on the bike. Do you feel the same? How do you deal with such a situation?

@BelleToscan Ай бұрын

Hi there! I have exactly the same before I start a trip! And as soon as I'm on the road, it cools down and practically disappears until the evening. It's mostly the uncertainty and excitement, I'd say. The strong change you know is approaching... But I never give it much importance and just allow my rational thinking to direct. =)

@AllenBoardman Ай бұрын

Mosquitos 🦟😢 I didn’t even think of that. Keep the videos coming when you can - they’re great!

@BelleToscan Ай бұрын

I did think about them! But not the fact that they could bite through my pijamas AND liner at the same time. I did think it would be fresher though, so I was also counting on sleeping inside the sleeping bag fully. Honestly, I think that a few hundred meters more inland I would have been fine but… it wasn’t worth setting everything up again to try. The beaches can be deceiving!