'Alone in the Wild' Cycling Iceland

Otherworldly landscapes unfold before us as we ride deeper into the Westfjords. The light plays on the barren rocks with stunning cloud formation painting the skies. Cold and desolate with a true sense of remoteness. It still retains a wild character in spite of large tunnel projects connecting the fjords. We get a fascinating glimpse how fishermen from the past carved out a living by harvesting marine life from the sea.
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  • @petergarner
    @petergarner Жыл бұрын

    It truly is a pleasure and an honour to support you two on Patreon. Not only do you seem like amazing people, your videos are easily the best-made films of any bike tourers I have seen. Just a treat to watch every time. Maudi, I really appreciate your philosophical musings. They so eloquently express my own feelings on a bike tour. I live a pretty comfortable life most of the time, so my bike tours are really my only chance to get out of my comfort zone-physically, mentally, and emotionally-and it is through these experiences that we grow. Thank you both for your amazing work. Stay safe!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Peter! We love making the videos and are really happy they resonate with so many. Especially from people that tour themselves it's great to hear feedback. We have our own experiences and always imagine how others perceive their adventures. Wishing you all the best & tailwinds! E&M

  • @mycycling3448

    @mycycling3448

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree Peter well said.

  • @gussieayaz5494

    @gussieayaz5494

    Жыл бұрын

    😀

  • @WheelstoWander
    @WheelstoWander Жыл бұрын

    One of the most remote feeling places we have ever been. Desolate, cold & immensely beautiful. What are some of your most remote experiences out on a trip? A bit of inspiration is always welcome :) Thanks for watching & Have a great day, E&M

  • @rahimullahmirza3849
    @rahimullahmirza3849 Жыл бұрын

    This vlog is tremendous. Your lonely ride through a long barren tunnel is adventurous and the fisher's cottages and their living in this extremely tough and remote area is amazing.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    😊 Thank you mr. Rahimullah! The Icelandic people must be a tough bunch. Best wishes, E&M

  • @martinsmith6042
    @martinsmith6042 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, again, for taking others along with you on your adventure. The point about having time to reflect is an excellent one. Bicycle touring, especially when one is in more remote places being challenged by weather and topography, provides that opportunity. I believe we become better people because of it.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    We wholeheartedly agree with that Martin! Thanks & All the best, E&M

  • @professorgraves2926
    @professorgraves2926 Жыл бұрын

    Greetings Eric and Maudi. There's nothing quite like one of your videos. The beauty and the love you display is so deeply touching to me. I love going on these journeys with you, my brave and beautiful Dutch friends.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Professor Graves 🙏🏼 Best wishes, E&M

  • @glenswada
    @glenswada Жыл бұрын

    Thank's Maudi for briefly talking about mental aspect of touring. I find that aspect of touring very interesting. I hope "the light that goes up" continues to do so.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Glen, we do too! It is a very specific thing to do with specific challenges. A learning curve with all kinds of angles. All the best, E&M

  • @petercormack3540
    @petercormack3540 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video. I never cease to be amazed at how tough you are. You have been in some harsh places over the years but you continue to upbeat and positive no matter how difficult the terrain. Keep smiling guys. You are a great inspiration to many. Stay well and thanks

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Peter, we try and do our best! It's pretty tough at times but the road is very rewarding as well :) All the Best, E&M

  • @alethearobinson8132
    @alethearobinson8132 Жыл бұрын

    So remote and primal feeling. Loved Maudi's reflections on how bicycling and traveling shapes us That waterfall looked spectacular. Your videos do a great job of capturing how cold it is in August! Thank you and travel safe.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alethea 😊 Happy to hear you enjoyed the video's different aspects! Best wishes, E&M

  • @jamesscarborough9545
    @jamesscarborough9545 Жыл бұрын

    I have taken that same route by auto in 2019, I'm to old for the bike tour (63) but wish in my younger days I could have done as you have. You see so much more and I can see how that environment moves your emotions as the weather plays on you. Thank you for sharing these moments of your life on the road in Iceland.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you too for sharing James! By car it must have been nice as well. Wishing you all the best, E&M

  • @catchyoulater.5836
    @catchyoulater.5836 Жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful video, showing some very remote, wild scenery. Thank you both for taking the time to create it.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 🙏🏼 Wishing you all the Best, E&M

  • @joannakepinska505
    @joannakepinska505 Жыл бұрын

    It's poetry in motion! Love you guys.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    😊 Thanks Joanna, that so sweet to hear! All the best for you guys, Tailwinds, E&M

  • @verenacharmine6335
    @verenacharmine6335 Жыл бұрын

    I know we keep repeating ourselves but your videos are really getting better each and every time. I loved hearing your reflections and the amazement in your voices. I was wondering, would you ever like to talk about the editing process for your videos? How do you decide which material you'll use, when do you take the time to do these little interviews with each other? and so on. I'd be very curious :)

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Verena 😊 We always try and improve if we can. We might do a video about editing and great to hear you are interested in that. Some short insights: We are getting better at taking the right moments so more shots are making the final cut. Interview/Vlogs are not that easy, especially being non native english speakers so we try and do a lot of them so we have a selection to choose from. We always feel we come up short with that though when editing 😅 Hope this hints a bit at what you are curious about!? All the best, E&M

  • @verenacharmine6335

    @verenacharmine6335

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WheelstoWander Thanks for the insight! I'd definitely like to hear you talk about it more :)

  • @jamlarna
    @jamlarna Жыл бұрын

    Truly spectacular 😍 thank you both so much for sharing this incredible place 🤗

  • @matt281075
    @matt28107510 ай бұрын

    Lovely 👌👍

  • @kenprice1047
    @kenprice1047 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Thank you both!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you too Ken 😊 All the Best, E&M

  • @maidbloke
    @maidbloke Жыл бұрын

    Your best Iceland video so far. Stunning views and that empty 6km tunnel was amazing!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Really happy to hear you liked it the best so far 😊 All the best! E&M

  • @Atmaneos
    @Atmaneos Жыл бұрын

    so awsome Video! And so cute.... Maudi when you put the water in the bottle: this is for coffee❤😂

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha, coffee is of the utmost importance 😉

  • @yellowbicycleartstudio8974
    @yellowbicycleartstudio8974 Жыл бұрын

    Another stunning video! Thank you for sharing your adventure!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you too Yellow Bicycle Art Studio 😊 All the Best, E&M

  • @franknobody5965
    @franknobody5965 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome 👍

  • @LucianMelb
    @LucianMelb Жыл бұрын

    So amazing! Looks like a fantasy land! Good work. One little advice :) .... Please put some lights on your bikes when going through a tunnel.... it is very very dangerous to go with no lights. Cheers from Australia!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lucian 😊 A good tip there! All the Best, E&M

  • @Yepcast
    @Yepcast Жыл бұрын

    This is exciting and inspirational to watch. You guys are doing something great, extreme and worthwhile with your lives. Bless!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much 🙏🏼 Best wishes! E&M

  • @veloatlas
    @veloatlas Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😍

  • @maninder1984
    @maninder1984 Жыл бұрын

    Great video ..always nice to see you guys !

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊 Best wishes, E&M

  • @PumpkinVillage
    @PumpkinVillage Жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful video and really shows the remoteness of the country side. it looks like every day had it's challenges but you seem to be able to get thru them all and on bicycles no less. Hats off to you both. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Al 😊 Iceland is a challenge but so beautiful and inspiring! We love it! Wishing you all the best, E&M

  • @reeceholmes8546
    @reeceholmes8546 Жыл бұрын

    thanks guys for another great video

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    You too Reece 🙏🏼 All the best, E&M

  • @freedomwon2004
    @freedomwon2004 Жыл бұрын

    It looks so beautiful there! Interesting tunnel. Glad the traffic is so light in it. Thank you for sharing your adventure! I always look forward to your video's.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    It was a sci-fi-esque experience, quite surreal actually! Thanks & All the best, E&M

  • @Emz_Jhaye
    @Emz_Jhaye Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! Keep it up. Both of you got lots of strength riding very far places... 😊🚴

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jan 😊 All the Best, E&M

  • @Emz_Jhaye

    @Emz_Jhaye

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WheelstoWander looking forward for your next adventures on 2 wheels. Keep safe! 😊🚴🚴

  • @Ismael-cq9ye
    @Ismael-cq9ye Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful place guys!!!, so nice video, greetings from your fan in Argentina!!!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks you too Ismael 😊 Best wishes, E&M

  • @chrislonsberry1974
    @chrislonsberry1974 Жыл бұрын

    The scenery you’re seeing is just incredible! Great job in filming it us.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    We loved ( in spite of the cold 😉 ) Thanks & All the best, E&M

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking Жыл бұрын

    Very, very cool! I really like this journey. Thank you for showing us around this incredible place!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼 Your welcome! We loved doing it! All the best, E&M

  • @rabh6746
    @rabh6746 Жыл бұрын

    The view coming out of the tunnel was just spectacular👌Its certainly an unforgiving part of the world but so beautiful, fantastic video once again guys👍

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    The experience was surreal but quite incredible being in the tunnel for so long. Thanks & Best wishes, E&M

  • @user-tg4kj4we2s
    @user-tg4kj4we2s Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏🏼

  • @omare_biketonature
    @omare_biketonature Жыл бұрын

    Loving the Islandic series! Impressive landscaping and magnific stories! Cheers from Norway 🇳🇴

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Omare 😊 Happy to hear you like the series! All the Best, E&M

  • @samsimpson120
    @samsimpson120 Жыл бұрын

    Eric & Maudi Thank you for another great vlog. I'm not young and have done countless bike tours to many places, but the two of you are really the inspiration. I follow in your tire tracks, next year I hope to cycle the Silk road . Not sure I will ever make it to Iceland but my dreams are with you.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sam! We hope you can make your Silk Road dreams come true 🍀 Wishing you all the best, E&M

  • @bayangpunla6991
    @bayangpunla6991 Жыл бұрын

    I always share your video to my friends and relative also to my team in bike packing. 😊 Take care EAndM. Godbless the both of you. 😊 ❤️

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    That is wonderful to hear Bayang! Thank you for sharing our videos 😊 Best wishes, E&M

  • @akshaymrao
    @akshaymrao Жыл бұрын

    Amazed to see the efforts behind each thing. God bless you

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼 Thank you Akshay!! All the best, E&M

  • @robertchappellsnr.5872
    @robertchappellsnr.5872 Жыл бұрын

    Pedaling the dream yeez both are....!!!! Love it all...

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    😊🙏🏼

  • @reneepowell8541
    @reneepowell8541 Жыл бұрын

    Magnificent!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Renee 😊 Best wishes, E&M

  • @ck7642
    @ck7642 Жыл бұрын

    I was like ...oh man this video is already over....i was so focused on the story...Thanx you guys for all the effort you put into these videos!!!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    It was a bit of a short one. Lovely to hear time flew by :) The next one is a little longer... Thanks, E&M

  • @mattroller781
    @mattroller781 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Matt 😊 All the Best, E&M

  • @expatexpat6531
    @expatexpat6531 Жыл бұрын

    I love those barren, natural landscapes. "Epic" is a really good word to describe them. You can see similar landscapes in Scotland and the Scottish Hebrides.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    That is why we love Scotland! The people are great too. All the best, E&M

  • @michelepirovano4135
    @michelepirovano4135 Жыл бұрын

    Niceland!....Niceoneland!....well, whatever, just wanted to tickle the algorithm your way, you already know I love your stuff!🖤🕺🥶

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Michele 😊 Ha, Iceland sure is Nice! Wishing you all the best, E&M

  • @slimanehabib6923
    @slimanehabib6923 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Eric & Maudi i hope you are doing well i ve watched many vids of bike touring but yours are the most amazing interesting heartwarming i ve watched i want to thank you guys for your great work yes it is good to dream the life but it is better to live the dream that is what you are doing guys such an incredible film and adventure i loved every moment of it real adventures like yours are hard to find in these days what an amazing story it will inspire so many people to go on adventure inspit of all the difficulties you are doing such a mega trip after watching your vids i know anything and everything is possible i am sure your journey has given everyone a motivation to make his own adventure what a life experience always from your fan from north africa i wish all the best

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Slimane! That is inspiring to hear. We always hope people enjoy and perhaps go on their own adventures 😊 Wishing you all the Best, E&M

  • @mycycling3448
    @mycycling3448 Жыл бұрын

    One of my most remote experiences took place in a State Forest that isn't so remote but just big enough to get lost. It was only a day trip in January, and it was fun everything went great riding my bicycle in and throughout the forest in warm 50-degree weather. Finally, the sun starts to get low temperature starts to drop and I realize that I don't know how to get back to the car. After frantically exerting my energy to get unlost my legs just stopped working during the final climb back to the parking lot. I am not exaggerating when I say they stopped working I mean one-second pedaling next second falling over into the ditch on the side of the road. I couldn't even put my foot down to catch my fall, like being clipped in and unable to unclip. I laid there in the ditch like roadkill laughing because I knew what was happening, but it was very weird and scary to not be able to use my legs I wasn't paralyzed, and I knew that I would just need time in the ditch. Eventually, I recovered and finished my accent by pushing my bike and then pedaled to the car. I proved that day that we can feel very remote in a not-so-remote place. As for inspiration you should pay attention to the time of day and start your search for home sooner or set up camp before dark. It seems that you two already know this, but you also know that this beautiful planet that we live on can cause you to forget what time it is. So be careful out there and know when to stop. Thanks for the channel.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    That is one heck of an experience. Quite surreal if your legs stop working. Good to hear you recovered and got back! Thanks for the tips and all the best, E&M

  • @NELSON3947
    @NELSON3947 Жыл бұрын

    I'd be on the first plane back to Spain! 😎

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @josephfredbill
    @josephfredbill Жыл бұрын

    Question on remotesness. If you drive across Caithness is Scotland it feels remote, desolate, lonely. But when you cycle across it it feels quite different - it feels full of life - there are birds, animals, insects, the wind - always movement. From a car you dont experience these .. you are isolated from them by your warm metal cage but on a bike you do. I have done both and was staggered by how much life you are unaware of in the car. So how about insects, animals and birds - I see some birds flying in your videos - there must be other life to support them. Of course there are plants. Tell us about the life you saw, the insects for example.

  • @rahimullahmirza3849

    @rahimullahmirza3849

    Жыл бұрын

    your comments are tremendous and fruitful for this cycling couple

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    A very interesting and true perspective! Iceland was a bit bleak though, especially with the wind it was difficult to see wildlife (insect etc.). We did take a interest in the moss, seaweed and later on saw seals and whales in the distance. The next video has some more hints of that...

  • @josephfredbill

    @josephfredbill

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WheelstoWander looking forward to it :-)

  • @tonydownunder5703
    @tonydownunder5703 Жыл бұрын

    My god,, You both do great camera work 👍👍👍👍 It’s just fantastic 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 When things really really really get shity and you just think why am I doing it and what’s the point ?? Just step back a little and look at what your camera sees 👌👌👌👌👌👌 Coz that’s what we see in your videos. That’s what makes it all worth it. A VERY VERY BIG THANK YOU 🫶

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Tony for the nice words 😊 All the Best, E&M

  • @moonman1698
    @moonman1698 Жыл бұрын

    加油!

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your generosity 😊 Very much appreciated 🙏🏼 E&M

  • @maliksince1973
    @maliksince1973 Жыл бұрын

    very tuff

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    😊

  • @dropeipromundo
    @dropeipromundo Жыл бұрын

    👏👏

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Zeck 😊 All the best, E&M

  • @johndee68
    @johndee68 Жыл бұрын

    Really liking your videos, I have been watching for some time now. I especially liked your video where you showed the actual bad days (truths) while touring by bike. I would like to see more of that in some videos. Maybe at the end you could highlight them ? I would love to know a couple of things. 1. what about your butts. How do you overcome soreness being on the bike for so many hours a day while touring? 2. What software do you use that shows your route on the map of the countries you go through? 3. How do you sustain a supporting income while travelling?

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John! We always try to include the tough moments as well. Thanks for the questions. We will try to put the answers in coming videos. All the best, E&M

  • @johangeens1673
    @johangeens1673 Жыл бұрын

    😍😍😍👌👌👌👍👍👍❤

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Johan 😊 All the Best, E&M

  • @davidseslar5798
    @davidseslar5798 Жыл бұрын

    Note to self - for a trip to Iceland, don't take the screen tent! 🥶

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha, yes! Beter have a 4 season one 👍🏼

  • @user-vu7md6hz9m
    @user-vu7md6hz9m Жыл бұрын

    Cold at night! But 2 Indians under one blanket will not freeze.

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    😉

  • @StarEssences
    @StarEssences Жыл бұрын

    Maudi; you are fortunate to have a mate that does not make an effort to stick you in a 'prison'. I am first and second Born Sagitarrius; Our nature; We love to travel, love nature and animals, and we are very creative creatures. :)

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    😊 Interesting! I am a Leo and love my travel vibes too. All the best!

  • @StarEssences

    @StarEssences

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WheelstoWander My mother is a Leo too :); Strong people.

  • @bike-and-travel
    @bike-and-travel Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼

  • @user-gc3zx8xf2q
    @user-gc3zx8xf2q Жыл бұрын

    де перевод ?

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    We are doing good! How are you?

  • @user-gc3zx8xf2q

    @user-gc3zx8xf2q

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WheelstoWander Цікаві відео продовжуйте, дякую тримаємось

  • @mitchelleft7248
    @mitchelleft7248 Жыл бұрын

    cold feet, so lets put another pair of pants on

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Warm legs = better chance for warm feet!

  • @kaylaquaqualezzi711
    @kaylaquaqualezzi711 Жыл бұрын

    Eric, please be a gentleman and wait for Maudi, she is a weaker vessel please, don't leave her behind, something can happen to her in seconds and you would not know please!!👊😊📖🙏🙏

  • @WheelstoWander

    @WheelstoWander

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Kayla! We ride and take good care of each other. It is good to ride at your own pace too though. We do always wait and try to keep eye contact but that is not always feasible. All the best, E&M

  • @kaylaquaqualezzi711

    @kaylaquaqualezzi711

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WheelstoWander Thank you guys for responding, just concern for beautiful Maudi, you guys are such a beautiful couple that make many thousands of people happy, 😁 GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!👐🙏👊😊📖🚵🚴