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Cycling across an entire country is – surprise surprise – a lot more effort than I ever thought it would be. In this vlog, I take you on a giant bikepacking trip across Poland, from the Western border with Germany to the Eastern border with Ukraine. No Google Maps, no navigation apps – just paper maps, the old school way. I show you how I prepared my cycling gear, how I figured out my cycling route, as well as all the camping, highs and lows throughout the journey. Phew!
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Thank you for your support, YouTube fam! This was definitely one of the hardest things I've done in my life, but as with almost anything, we're capable of so much more than we think. 🙂🌿Stay strong, stay positive, all my love to y'all!
Poland looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing your journey.
I Love Eva's adventurous spirit, keep going Eva don't stop….it only makes you more brave & more beautiful than you could ever dream of….
Dear @Eva zu Beck. Waw. You are beautiful and strong person. Your grandfather would be proud of You (and Your Daddy certainly is). I am watching all your videos (I found You on Youtube few months ago) in chronological order from begining of your vlogs. Now, I am on this video.
Is there any chance, that your grandfather's travelogue is available in slovak language, or english? I would like to buy and read it 🙂
I'm eager to see more of Your vlogs. I wish you all the best, many experiences, many pleasant people around you and keep healthy and strong.
BTW. You look similar to my colleague 🙂
😃🤓😃😃😃houling chalnch
When you are having a really bad day, you may take comfort in the fact that someone, somewhere is having a worse day than you.
Of course, this is not true for 1 person in the world, but that person will be dead soon so if you happen to be that person at least you won't have any more bad days.
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Very deep. Very Beautiful. Well done Eva.
DAMN GIRL YOU ARE AN ABSOLUTE INSPIRATION. THANK YOU.
Cool brand name for the bike… PSYCHO!!! 😎
It reminds me of my Army days and land navigation. Those elevation lines are not the same distance as the crow flies you find out the hard way. Doing things with my Army team I wouldn't say we encouraged each other as much as ruthlessly ragged on each other and somehow that humor was always motivating. Doing stuff alone now is tedious hell.
i keep on replaying all your travels and adventures and it keeps me up on my work. everything you do inspires me a lot. when you felt down while experiencing your life's downhills, i feel you. and when you reached your destination, i admire your tenacity in any challenge. from the running, hiking, travelling and now with Vilk. it seems very hard being a dog mom. keep creating raw adventures and travels especially now with your lovely baby dog. God bless you Eva 🙂 i've been watching ur vlogs since 2020. cheers!!
As a grandmother's bhoii myself (who i lost when i was a teen) this tribute to your grandad was heart-warming. ♥️🇵🇭😊
When I was 21, I did 1127km in 14 days, but I had two easy days when I stuck around and saw the sights. I did it alone and after a while I felt very lonely. It was the first bike trek that I did. I stayed in Youth Hostels, but had to camp two nights. I was not prepared at all. I didn't even have a tent. I had something like a big garbage bag that was supposed to be an instant tent. Good thing I only needed it twice and it didn't rain. If I had had a flat tire or the chain broke, I didn't have replacements. Today, I always carry one of each and have a compressed air device to fill the tires. In any case, it was very memorable and everything you said reminded me of my experiences.
Great video Eva, my big dream is to cycle around the world. So this video is adding to my motivation. How is the overloading going with your Land Rover?
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WAUW 👍❤️❤️❤️
After ten k my ass hurts. How do you even do that much
Brilliant challenge and a powerful reason for it. What a superb legacy to continue! And, you are continuing the chain of inspiration, passing that inspiration forward along with his words.
I'm now having such a flashback to my first bigger trip, where I learned to count lampposts / breaths on hills, and regret deeply not packing lighter – that's a constant 🙂 – frustration, and continual monologue. That's a bit of a gnarly route, through beautiful country, and another wonderfully real video. A monster tour.
Hey Eva, did you ever bike the Rallarvegen in Norway, over the top of the mountains to Bergen? Not so extreme, but very scenic. Think you'd love it. For real – you can break that promise to never ride again 😉
Also. Analogue travel rocks!
I love Poland spent time there last fall.
Me and my friend started our 3k bicycle tour cycling up the alps on our second day of the trip, this video reminded me of the pain we experienced. Bicycle trip can be an emotional roller coaster, one experience lots of pain but also lots of joy and adventure, all in all it's a great way to travel.
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Sorry, I disagree. It’s genetic. It wasn’t your mind that got you through it, I mean it certainly played a roll, but it was your bodies ability to do it.
I don’t mean to be rude but I did question where the line is between super confident, (overly confident in my opinion but more likely naivety) and stupidity 😁.
I’ve been riding for 1 year low intensity like you but usually 1.5hrs a day 3-5 days a week, say at least 3, and honestly, I wouldn’t attempt 750km over 10 days for I don’t know, at least another 3 years training.
Your potential for cycling is on the high end at least so far as endurance goes, maybe not performance cycling, I’m not sure how you were so confident this can be done, but I tell you what, if you were wearing a Garmin, it would advise you maybe 4 days rest after day 1. And did you have massage tools, like 6” ball or something? For me not to tighten up after 2-3 rides, it’s best for me to do self massage and stretching after every bike ride, takes 10 minutes total. And the logistics, the hydration, the nutrition, you had nothing planned and I bet you were aching after that. So much so you will never touch a bike again, exactly, that’s why it’s highly unlikely I ever do something like that, I never will, I’m certain of that, because I want to cycle well into my senior years, not just 10 days, hated it and never rode a bike again.
Gud luck lady
This is one of your best vlogs, I've seen so far Eva. Of course, to be honest, anything with bicycles in it is a win win for me🚴🏻♀…
Yes there were a few things you might've done to improve the experience, just the same this was an impressive, and admirable effort on your part Eva. And, yes, most assuredly your Grandpa would certainly be proud👍🏻.
There is a ride in Itlay, the first week of the sixth month 2023, it is called the Tuscany Trail. It is about a five day adventure of bicycle camping through the Italian country side (last year was 460 kilo-285 mis.) of varying terrains. It might make a perfect vlog, and will be a piece of cake for you now. My idea is to bring some folks together, have a sag wagon for support with a semi small group. Just an idea right now🤔…
Thanks so much for sharing.
God Bless🙏🏻🚴🏻♀💜
Eva , you are simply inspiring me!
Lots of love from Bangladesh ❤️
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Quite fun to witness the evolution of Eva. Yes, it hurts to push when you don't really know how much more it'll take to get there. Over a half century ago my brother and I pushed old-fashioned Schwinn 10-speeds from Pueblo, Colorado to Albany, New York (2200 miles/3200 km) in about 37 days. 14 years old, mostly rough camping. It hurt, but was a unique and surreal experience as I look back on it. While it was happening, it was just what was happening. Best to you Ms. zu Beck.
Poland is such a beautiful country ! It has everything travellers dream of: Beautiful mountains (Zakopane), magical places ( like salt mine in Wieliczka), beautiful cities (Gdansk, Wroclaw), the longest wooden pier in Europe (Sopot) and beautiful beaches (Jastrzebia Gora). Not to mention delicious food and friendly people. Poland is definitely a country worth visiting 🙂
love you. we dont give up. live it self will give up on us
remember we always bugger NORTH
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I really enjoy all your videos ,but this one is my favorite so far. I have been cycling for years ,but I have never been this far on a single trip/tour. Your grandfather would be very proud of you!
I'm preparing for a solo tour from London to Croatia, cycling back home, and your travelogue makes me want to set off tomorrow at dawn 😀 There are so many technical travelogues out there and so it was so nice to see this emotional account of your journey, for a change. Your grandad would be mega proud!
You told this story incredibly well. Thank you SO MUCH for inspiring me. You’ve got me dreaming. THANK YOU!
you repeated your Grandfather's qoute when you came from Alaska.
i watched your trips with Odyssey and Vilk first . . . before back tracking your blogs . . .
stay safe.
God bless . . .
I find you have unbelievable strength and stamina to undertake and complete your adventure Eva. You are an amazing woman and I admire and respect your sense of adventure. Thank you for bringing us along.
Great video, great adventure. Congratulations on this great endeavor. I hope you will do something similar again. The role of a cyclist suits you perfectly. Just get a better bike, because a good and professional bike is half the work, and it would be half as easy for you. Don't give up cycling, you are a great cyclist. My bow, and congratulations once again.
w 2010 przejechałem szlak Trans Pennine Trail, z Southport do Hornsea w Anglii. Sam, bez supportu. Zajęło mi 5 dni przejechanie 260 km. Ciężki rower górski z sakwami i 30-latek bez kondycji, ale z 25 kilogramami nadwagi. Pierwszy dzień to czysty entuzjazm i idealna pogoda. Następne 4 to walka ze sobą, pogodą, wiatrem zmuszającym do podwójnego wysiłku, piaskiem tak nasiąkniętym wodą że rower sam się zatrzymywał jak tylko przestałem pedałować, wspinaczką na górskie przełęcze i wyczerpaniem organizmu po poprzednim dniu. A ciuchy musiałem najpierw wodą z węża ogrodowego przemyć żeby nie zamulić pralki! Wiele razy się zastanawiałem po co to robię, przecież mogę zrezygnować, wrócić pociągiem do domu i opowiadać wszystkim chcącym zapytać że dojechałem do końca. Nikt się nie dowie. Ale wiedziałem że ja będę wiedział, siebie nie oszukam. I że to będzie osobista porażka. Mogę powiedzieć tylko tyle że wiem doskonale co czułaś i jak najdrobniejsze rzeczy potrafią zniechęcać do postawionego sobie celu. Ogromny szacunek za to że kiedy upadniesz, wstajesz i ciśniesz dalej. Prędzej czy później zaprowadzi cię to tam dokąd chcesz. Do usłyszenia.
This was so beautiful I didn’t expect for it to touch me the way that it did.
I am patiently waiting for a new upload so I decided to watch some old ones I've never seen
when you cry on your shoe wet ….heart touching moment…..god bless you❤
You’re a brave lady! I just read about your Polish background. As I have had Polish friends – I found this very interesting. Take care & Cheers! 🇵🇱
Wow you sound just like your grandfather in his journals when you’re narrating your videos. He is a wise man and he’s looking out for you on these adventures
Love your videos Eva 😊
Your grandfather would be so proud of you
A simple tip to dry out your wet shoes:
Simply stuff them with newspaper.
At your most difficult moments, remember all the positive things in your life. Such as Family, friends, your health and the fact that youre doing this because you love travel, just like your 'Grampa'.
That's what I called mine too! He instilled my love of nature and the exploratory tendencies in me. Very soon I'll be a Grampa myself!!
You are one tough young lady, that's quite an understatement.
I really enjoy your videos and your lovely attitude.
You remind me lots of my own daughter who has almost limitless energy. She usually smiles and laughs just like yourself. Even now while she's pregnant she keeps on running and climbing. She's about your age. She's a real 'mountain goat' in Colorado.
That an awesome bike ride😂
I know you won't see this comment, but I was wondering if the gear on the bike was to heavy going up the hills????