Athens to London by bicycle. A 4300km cycling journey across Europe
Travelling across Europe by bicycle seemed like the perfect introduction to long distance bike touring. In 2019 I bought a cheap bike in Athens, attached some camping gear and luggage and started riding with no real planned route to see how far I could make it.
Hey, are you by any chance riding through Serbia with an UK flag on your bike. My friend saw you and remembered that I talked about a guy who rode a bike from Greece to the UK. Just wanted to see if it was you and see if you needed any direction. The best of luck on your journey!
I chose Miami! The best options for bikepackers – no mountains, no dirt, no dust, no campsite… only horrible expensive hotels, nice b(it)eaches and sun 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sidOzM5oFgc
damn i knew i saw you elsewhere before lmao i spent the whole first half of your video wondering where i did saw you, and i realised just before Vivien (trails on wheels) shows up that it were you i saw in his videos last week ! Lovely to see both points of view
Maximum respect man ! I recently completed a 2600 km trip from Amsterdam to Barcelona. I was also alone. I camped wild and though it was illegal I encountered no problems. The trick is to camp late at night under the cover of darkness and to be got at first light. The idea of first going somewhere by train or plane and cycling back home is something I'd never thought of. Thanks to you it's something I would consider doing in future. You're an inspiration. Ride on. You're a certain breed of Englishman, tenacious, unassuming and probably self-deprecating. Asked how the trip went you'd probably just say ''OK''.
Hello Jimmy, I've just stumbled across this video and what an adventure it was. I'm looking to do my own adventure next year and would love to know your rough expenses for this trip so i can get an idea for my own. It would be greatly appreciated.
Nice trip to accomplish. Nice views and footage. But I lack a story. It would be good if you added a story, either by yourself as speaker, or as subtitles. And then also tell all your villages and towns you passed through. It was a bit annoying not to know where you where most of the time. Just seldom one knew.
Hi Jimmy! Congrats on a great ride, well done! I also just stumbled on this vid… Am actually trying to plan a bike tour to Greece from the UK 🙂 Can you give me a rough idea of how much did you save / use for this trip? Good work bro
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Anyone keen to meet a complete stranger and cycle the length of Europe or Japan in the near future?
Onya Jimmy great Video chief
Looking ford to cycling around Europe in a few years.
Kona bikes are rippers
Stay safe cobba
cool, simple, awesome. How long (in time) was the trip?
Hey, are you by any chance riding through Serbia with an UK flag on your bike. My friend saw you and remembered that I talked about a guy who rode a bike from Greece to the UK. Just wanted to see if it was you and see if you needed any direction. The best of luck on your journey!
Great film, filled me with wonderlust
Wonderful video. Thank you for taking the time and energy to share your trip.
The most impressive sight to me is that you keep on riding on the wild unpaved roads with heavy luggages on the bike.
I chose Miami! The best options for bikepackers – no mountains, no dirt, no dust, no campsite… only horrible expensive hotels, nice b(it)eaches and sun 😉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sidOzM5oFgc
greetings from Armenia. how much money did you spend in this trip?
Bike shop:"After first ride, come to shop to adjust a bike a little, check for loose bolts and whatnot"
Jimmy:😅
Great video of a great trip. Thanks and well done!
Battery bicycles???
Excellent job man. Great video.
This is so cool.
Thanks a lot for sharing the video.
Very annoying repetitive music🤷♂️
did you lose weight and if yes how much ? did you have problems on your seat ? did you have a special gel seat or something else ?
damn i knew i saw you elsewhere before lmao
i spent the whole first half of your video wondering where i did saw you, and i realised just before Vivien (trails on wheels) shows up that it were you i saw in his videos last week ! Lovely to see both points of view
hi great idea. did you have many punctures or have to replace tyres or bike parts etc
Maximum respect man ! I recently completed a 2600 km trip from Amsterdam to Barcelona. I was also alone. I camped wild and though it was illegal I encountered no problems. The trick is to camp late at night under the cover of darkness and to be got at first light.
The idea of first going somewhere by train or plane and cycling back home is something I'd never thought of. Thanks to you it's something I would consider doing in future.
You're an inspiration. Ride on. You're a certain breed of Englishman, tenacious, unassuming and probably self-deprecating. Asked how the trip went you'd probably just say ''OK''.
wow, congrats you're a hero. how many days did it take to do this???!
Congratulations!!!
Nice! I how long did this take you? I'm planning a similar trip, from Stonehenge to Sparta, so any tips?
Thanks a lot for sharing 🙂 Truly inspiring!
Hello Jimmy, I've just stumbled across this video and what an adventure it was. I'm looking to do my own adventure next year and would love to know your rough expenses for this trip so i can get an idea for my own. It would be greatly appreciated.
Nice trip to accomplish. Nice views and footage. But I lack a story. It would be good if you added a story, either by yourself as speaker, or as subtitles. And then also tell all your villages and towns you passed through. It was a bit annoying not to know where you where most of the time. Just seldom one knew.
What is your opinion about kona bikes?
Hi Jimmy! Congrats on a great ride, well done! I also just stumbled on this vid… Am actually trying to plan a bike tour to Greece from the UK 🙂 Can you give me a rough idea of how much did you save / use for this trip? Good work bro
Bro litterly passed my school
Amazing…Beautiful…Colourful…adventurous…Inspirational…Hats off!!!
Nice video! Hope you can reply to some questions I have: What navigation are you using? Were you happy with your choice? Could you avoid getting lost?
I have 11 days in July and want to do this solo! just wondering the best route
Jimmy! aka The Machine! Excellent effort.
Good stuff. Just watched.
Wow! Nice trip,! It's really inspired
Awesome, Liked and subscribed ✌👍
How long did it take you??
Le sigo desde VENEZUELA, lindos paisajes.
Great video, I only wish it was fully narated by you. I have a question what is handlebar width on your bike?
приезжай в следующий раз к нам в россию в гости. тут офигенно путешествовать!