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Hello and best wishes for your upcoming venture. On one hand, I think you're mad (that's the middle aged brain kicking in) but on the other hand, I think it's fantastic that you are going to do something that you have dreamed of doing for so long (there's still a part of me that will forever be a teenager). Stay safe, good luck and best wishes
Thank you so much :) there are definitely mixed emotions here too. We'll be leaving a beautiful place with so many adventure opportunities but there is a big ol' beautiful world and possible adventures out there we wanna experience. Thank you!
If you're heading to Holland via Harwich, consider riding from Manningtree Station through the villages of Bradfield and Wrabness through to the Ferry terminal at Harwich. It's a scenic route which takes you past the very unusual house built by the artist, Grayson Perry, in Wrabness. This could link with a ride from Colchester to Manningtree, going through the Dedham Valley which was made famous by the artist, John Constable, with his picture of the Haywain. Best wishes and good luck
We're going to miss them the most. We took them in so we could find them a forever home after becoming domesticated but have grown a lot more attached than we thought we would.
You guys are going to smash it .. beautiful people, stories, cycle trips and outlook. Cycle nomads to be ... Have a blast guys the hard work will pay off glad you where you want I be x
Good luck. I think if more people enjoyed the simple things in life then there would be a lot less people unhappy and moaning 😂 you both make the simple things look how they should ❤
All the best to you both. I wish you lots of fun & adventure. It will be great fun watching all your videos. This is what a true partnership is all about. Fab...💜🚴♀️🚴♂️
If you arrive in Hook van Holland I'd recommend to plot you route along the big rivers Lek or Waal. The roads and cycle paths along these have been car-unfriendy. I cycled from Woudrichem to Arnhem and it was glorious. The IJssel as well btw, but that's going north. In case you arrive at IJmuiden from Hull, hop into the dunes to Zandvoort, Haarlem, Aalsmeer into the Green Hart towards Alphen ad Rijn, Bodegraven, Woerden, Lopik and follow the Nederrijn east to Arnhem. In both cases wander as much as you like. Drop down to Maastricht, but even the Ruhrgebiet in Germany has surprising scenic routes, all marked. If you pass through Hoofddorp on your way let me know. We have a front lawn and even a comfy bed if we happen to be around. We'll be following your endeavours.
Thanks for these recommendations, they sound awesome so have made a note! we are planning to arrive in Hook van Holland so this is really helpful and as we say we really love recommendations. Will be sure to let you know if we do pass through Hoofddrop, thank you. We are planning to go south through Germany but as we say very loose plans at the moment.
Love your videos and your story telling. I'm excited to watch your new adventure 🚲 When you say bike around the world are you coming to Canada? If so, I would highly recommend Vancouver, British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 Thanks for sharing with us 😁
Thanks so much 😁 yes we do hope to pedal to Canada! It looks absolutely stunning there with so much to explore. It may take us a little while though as first we'll be heading east. Thanks!
Good luck on your journey and I hope it's okay to make a wish: Too many bikepackers choose the same route when travelling across Europe to Asia which makes it kind of boring to watch/follow them on RU-vid. They start from different countries (of course) but from a certain point they all seem to choose the following route: Slovenia - Croatia - Bosnia Herzegovina - Montenegro - Albania - North Macedonia - Bulgaria - Turkey. My hope is that you guys choose a different route. What about going a bit more north? Two suggestions: 1. The Netherlands - Germany - Czech republic - Slovakia - Hungary - Romania - Moldovia - back to Romania - Bulgaria - Turkey. 2. The Netherlands - Germany - Switzerland - Austria - Hungary - Serbia - Bulgaria - Turkey. Be safe! 😀
Couldn't agree with you more :D We actually want to plan the trip around taking the more alternative route. When we left before on this trip we went through France, so want to change that up this time around by going through the Netherlands and then Germany. And would love suggestions going forward so thank you. Have you seen that we've set up a Patreon? We're planning on using the polls feature on there to let people decide our route. we thought this might be a fun interactive way to let people decide what route we take, if you would be interested in having some input I'll pop the link below. Thank you and keep the recommendations coming, we love em.
Hi just discovered your Chanel today and have been binge watching all day. We are planning our first overnight bike pack in Dumfries and Galloway in a few days. Love your Chanel it’s fabulous. One thing we would like to know are what make are those fantastic camping chairs you have as they look perfect. Thank you so much Leza & John 😊
Hey 😁 really chuffed you've been enjoying the videos! The camping chairs are from mountain warehouse but I think a few different brands make them now. Good luck on your first trip, hope its fun and the weather gods ate kind to you 🚲 Galloway is beautiful!
Hiya Guys. Real luck and have fun. I am heading for Japan next year hopefully. Really fascinated to see how you are going to traverse Iran or even how you will bypass with the current political situation. I will be with you 100%.
Japan will be amazing! A place we hope to get to 🚲 we would actually love to cycle through Iran, Josh has family there and it would be an amazing place to explore. But who knows what the political situation will be by the time we travel there. We will have to reasses once we get a little closer as things can change so quickly. Stay tuned....
Looking forward to living vicariously through you guys! I think you'd love going from Mostar to Sarajevo via Kasici and Tusila. So many cool things to see on the way, mix of paved and offroad. You can also ride down abandoned an Olympic bobsleigh run The Parenzana trail from Trieste to Croatia was a good one too, especially once you get off road. Think that was most of the offroad stuff we did, but might be worth looking at the Via Dinarica as well. Looking forward to the updates!
Thank you so much especially for the route recommendations 🚲 A few people have suggested the Parenzana trail so it seems like a popular trail. It sounds awesome and we love off-road as you know so thank you :D Can't wait to be sharing in not long now...
(1) Will you be riding any of the Silk Road route? (2) Maybe print some of your photos in black and white! (3) I’m a hiker not a biker, but am hugely excited for your trip!! (4) Pursuing Mountains just finished their amazing series biking from London to Istanbul in case you’ve not seen it. They’re amazing, determined people - hope you get a chance to hang together at some point!
We think we possibly might ride some of the Silk Road route but as we get a little closer to that neck of the woods. Yes to black and white prints too, any you'd particularly like to see? Thank you, we're also big hiking fans too. Oh I've not seen it but it sound amazing so will check it out. Always love a good recommendation for fellow adventureers :D thanks!
Ah wow that is incredible! Congratulations Emma! I hope you are so happy and enjoy getting settled in. In such a beautiful place to live and hopefully you can move in to enjoy some of the warmer months there. Hope you'll be coming along on the big adventure :)
Wow still can't believe you leaving behind your angelic lake district cottage with spring emerging.Nevertheless wish you safe free wheeling epic journeys.When U get to Singapore hapi to shout U both a good tasty local spicy curry😅
It's a tough decision to make but we're reminded that if there's so much beauty here, there's so much to explore in this big beautiful world. Okay I'll (Sarah) have to work up my spice tolerance before then😅
Hello fellow travellers 😊 My suggestion is roaming a bit around the Middle East. Countries like Pakistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia are my absolute top. They are untouched gems with genuine culture, magical landscapes, and locals who are so hospitable, kind and excited to show you around. Oh! Aaannd the food is to die for! Happy travels and I will be watching from sunny Portugal ✨👍🏻🥰
Would love to visit those places and the people that live their. I've heard so many stories about their hospitality. Would be a bit concerned about the current escalation in middle east.
Hello :) Thank you for the recommendations. We defiantly plan to spend time cycling through the Middle East. Josh's family is from Iran and he has some relatives there who we hope to visit. Have you got an recommendations on routes or trails you particularly liked? Chuffed you'll be coming along for the big adventure. We also hope to cycle through Portugal too as it's such a beautiful country, but that may be on the return leg.
I hope you will get a good time traveling the world. I live in Sweden and make a lot of bike touring videos on my channel. If you go to Sweden I can help you out a lot.
If and when you set off and need a place to stay, shower or eat before you’re ferry, I’m 2 miles from the port in Dover with a spare bedroom so give me a shout on here and I’ll find a way to DM you guys ❤
Thanks for sharing the planning phase of your big adventure and inviting us to chime in. You might want to look into the Iron Curtain Trail, or at least part of it, for your cycle route between The Netherlands and Turkey. Best wishes and enjoy!!
Thank you so much :) Really chuffed you'll be following along too. I think most has sold from the ebay but I will get the link as we may be adding more.
Thanks for giving us some insight into your planning. The double rainbow was so cool!! And the wicked wind of the storm!! Wow!! Your videos are always so good!
Question you say your starting in the summer and taking summer sleeping bags what happens when you get to colder weather places are you going to buy new winter gear
@@joshandsarahride tip dont ship winter bags in foreign countries as customs import will be a hassle and end up costing more than bags worth in some countries as customs are crooks
Hello Josh & Sarah, I was amazed by your photos and videos (+musical choice)^^ I also have a Fujifilm (X-S10) and I admit that once you have tasted the simulations of argentic film, including special black & white, you cannot go back. I shoot in JPEG as I can get 3 photos per shot with 3 different films, e.g. 1 sepia, 1 special color and 1 blurred black & white. It's a magic trick that no other brand offers. - One thing that surprised me was that on your previous trips you had good old-fashioned bicycles. Personally, I have assembled and equipped two old bikes for long trips (including 1 with steel belt and frame), old-fashioned rims with V-(rims)breaks, solid and efficient in mountain passes in being loaded (with BBB Tristop) and I can quickly maintain them myself. Modern bikes are disposable, which means that they are 'consumable' products designed to be replaced with ongoing maintenance: Rims crack very quickly, spokes break, disc brakes fail, bike gear changer and cranksets break and punctures become a daily occurrence... It's a shame because many passionate cyclists have undertaken their grand tour with this type of high-tech bikes and have simply had to abandon and cut their trip short due to repeated breakdowns which cost them a fortune in hotels, waiting for orders from special parts or go to a big city just for a repair. Anyway, cycle wildly according to the mood of the wind, follow your instincts, break free from one-track mind, escape climatic or health restrictions, have fun like children connected to the Living, but above all do NOT stay safe^^
We are big Fuji fans! Sounds like you really know your bikes. We've had steel frame bikes for a while, as we agree they're definitely sturdier. For the type of riding we do, we prefer to go for longevity and reliability rather than speed. We have actually got some news regarding the bikes that we'll be spilling the beans on soon, very exciting. Haa thank you for the support but I have to say you're the first to wish for us not to stay safe! But I completely get what you means :D happy riding!
I would cycled through Germany as they have brilliant cycle routes segregated from the road through Hansel and Gretel forests!...The small medieval towns of Germany are beautiful and most people speak some English. You can relax in relatively cheap Therme Spas! Lake Constance/Bodensee in southern Germany is beautiful! Then cycle to Munich Bavaria, , to Salzburg, Linz, Vienna (so you will miss cycling in the very mountainous Alps), to Bratislava and on to Budapest! Then change direction to cycle south towards Dubrovnik (a very beautiful town). I would avoid Romania and Bulgaria as they are less stable countries. After Croatia head into northern Greece keeping to the Adriatic coastline, then head in land towards Delphi (the ancient Oracle). I would get a plane/boat from Athens (obviously avoid the Middle East because of the Israel/Gaza war) to Barcelona (if possible) and cycle across Spain to Lisbon, Portugal. Take a plane to Santiago, Chile and cycle south through the Patagonia mountains (incredibly beautiful) then back up towards Buenos Aires, Argentina. Take a plane to California and cycle east across America or north towards Vancouver! Anyway, it's something to think about but your safety is the most important thing. There are a lot of unstable Governments in the world and lots of inequality so always be vigilant - keep your equipment as safe as possible. Good Luck!
Wow that is a whole few years of riding planned😅 Thank you for the recommendations. We are always open to suggestions and don't like to plan too much in advance so we can be open to suggestions along the way. The therme spas in Germany sound amazing, have you been to any yourself you recommend?
You are both so well organised and positive that you will scoosh it! Scots word meaning you will succeed no bother. Bon voyage. I will follow your travels avidly. Remember that as you are cat people you could pick up a Nala!
So exciting for you both to follow your dreams! And we get to go along! Keep safe, keep healthy. Avoid politically driven countries (China, Russia etc) please. Europe (Italy, France etc) would be wonderful to see! Maybe a trip through Canada soon, hint, hint.
Thanks so much 🙂 Yes we will make sure to keep safe but we do like to explore off the beaten track and take the scenic route. Ah Canada is definitely a place we plan to visit, firstly heading East before looping back around and cycling West. But it looks like such a beautiful country we really look forward to exploring.
It's always sad to leave somewhere but always exciting to look ahead to the future. Looking forward to seeing how your trip goes; thanks, as always, for sharing.
I wish you the best adventure ever take good care of each other. I'll be following you I hope. I love your video's and your photographs are all awesome. 😊❤🚴🚴🌍xx
I have loved your adventures around the UK and sharing your cottage life and your beautiful cats, pure magic. Wishing you the very best in your new big adventure although I am a little sad. 🚴 ♥ 🚴♂
Brilliant - I'm really looking forward to following your journey 🙂I love the idea of doing something like this, but I don't have the courage to do so, so I'll live my dream through your adventure.
Thank you so much for your support. We'll be sharing all we can along the way so hope you enjoy and who knows, maybe it'll inspire some mini adventures :)
Eeeee so exciting, can't wait to experience this vicariously 😂 your excitement is palpable! My favourite of your photos are usually the livestock ones, especially the highland cow, I'd love a print of that. Or the ones of your lovely cottage.
Thank you :D The cows do seem to be a favorite so we will definitely be producing some prints of them. Really chuffed you'll be coming along for the big trip!
Fantastic! Hoping to move to kendal in the next couple of years and then go riding and hiking round the world. I'll watch in interest and envy! Sheffield 🇬🇧🍷
Thank you! Ah amazing, Kendal is a great place. But we also have a huge soft spot for Sheffield, it's an awesome city with so much music, the peaks and great places to eat. It's also the place we met :) Glad you'll be following along!
Why do we accumulate so much stuff? Moving whether its from one place to another or away such as yourselves , there is always so much sorting out to be done. I'm sure you will get out there soon. xx
Hello youngsters wishing you all the best and looking forward to your stories p.s .don't overload those lomo dry bags ..they are brilliant but too much weight and they will give up on the attachment points .trust me
Thanks so much! Ah we definitely plans to make it to the states, although we'll be heading East first, then looping back and heading West! So will hold you to that :)
would love to see a detailed kit video - what you pack and where you store it on the bike! especially for Sarah, she always looks like she’s got loads of layers on so would love to see how she packs it all :)
We are planning to do a real in-depth gear breakdown of what we're taking before we leave the country. I feel the cold, a lot more than J so layers are essential. But as space is tight they're often well used and smelly!
We just word today about the bikes so we'll be able to share them with you very soon, with the racks also. We will also be sharing a whole video on the bikes and all our gear in the coming weeks :)
Tip dont pack the laptop in the sleeping bag because you want easy access fast access to it when stopping at coffee shops also make camera and drone access easy and fast with having to get off bikes .. use muilt fuel when cooking petrol easy to find .. and get wise bank account before you go so if your lose your cards you can make new virtual cards in secs ..
Thanks for the tips! We've thought the sleeping bag would be good for protection as I don't think we'll be taking the laptop out often enough for it to be too much of a headache. But definitely plan to keep the drone and camera equipment at easy access. Have you found Wise to be better to use abroad than other banks?
@@joshandsarahride the biggest issue i see with RU-vidrs when on world tour is editing and making content is they like 6 months behind ie they upload a video and it winter but the video is summer .. it be great to see a Chanel in a closed to real time for there content ie weekly or ever 2 weeks .. i think the only way to do that is have lots of templates and work flow already sorted out before traveling rather than trying to work it out on the trail which will be hard.. ive been focusing on that and charging all the camera gear on the go and editing equipment as nothing worst than running out of power for the camera s
Lots of folks I know say the place that blew them away the most for cycling is Kyrgyzstan. I’m sure that the experience of any new place that you’ve never been is going to be awesome. Interestingly quite a few of the folks I know that have cycled around the world have taken about three attempts to do so for various reasons. Though don’t be like one person I know and get shunted by a car in the dark!
Ah nice, definitely looking forward to cycling in Kyrgyzstan! But yes that's one if the things I love most, exploring as you go. Well maybe there's something in that, they do say third time lucky 😅 we will try to avoid car collisions for sure. Hopw your friend was okay?
Good luck in your adventures around the world . Please stay safe . By the way you have done some great filming and photos lately. Hope you manage to carry on doing some great filming and pics for us to keep watching whilst on your travels 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words and support 🙂 Really puts the biggest smile on our faces! Ah we plan to continue storytelling and focusing on nature as we create on the road.
Thanks for all the adventures you have shared on here which have been great , so wishing you both lots of luck on your new trip bikepacking the world , sure it will be awesome stuff 👍😀Bri from Yorkshire
Hi, your planning and preparation for the trip seems to be well advanced. What’s happening to your two cats who featured quite a lot in this episode? I hope to follow you on your adventure and will join and donate to your patreon group. Love all the photos you featured. Lovey
Thank you 🙂 We covered the story of them both and where they're heading in our previous video, I'll link it here. But in summary we took them in as feral's after their mum was hit by a car and it was only temporary so we could find them a forever home. But of course we've become very attached to them. Thanks so much for your support! Glad you'll be coming along for the big adventure!
Could you create a poll on the website for registered users to vote on which photos get listed for sale? Do a batch and the top three or four votes go on purchase. The rest go back in the tumbola so to speak.
The cottage is amazing and we loved it there but it was only ever temporary whilst we waiting for J to have an op so we could continue our dream of exploring the world 🌎 But our vibe and style of video will remain so we hope you'll come along for the big adventure :)
@@joshandsarahride why don't you guys settle down, there is another RU-vidr from Cornwall, named Madeline Olivia, she has a beautiful house, why don't you guys make content like her, buy a home somewhere in Scotland and vlog your life journey, why to take the hassle of traveling, what will you achieve, but settling down will give you peace of mind, and if you have observed that your cottage content has gathered more views, so think about it! no need to travel just get settled down, you look perfect together.
