Bikepacking France - 800 km in 10 days - fully packed

Hop on, pedal up and let's go!
I have been traveling for such a long time and I needed to set myself a goal. So I took up a little challenge with myself and cycled 800 KM in 10 days.
Join my and my ups and downs along the French coastline from La Rochelle to the boarder of Belgium.
Cheerio, Goodbye, Salut and Adios!
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0:00 Intro
0:33 Day 1 - Let's do this
1:11 Day 2 - Hungry in Nantes
02:11 Day 3 - Freezing cold morning
05:22 Day 4 - Le Mont Saint Michel
05:58 Day 5 - Where is my camp spot?
07:11 Day 6 - Cycling drone shots
07:33 Day 7 - Night ride
08:30 Day 8 - Etretat, broken spoke and wind
11:29 Day 9 - Beautiful Normandie
12:12 Day 10 - Finish line
13:31 Outro

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  • @trulymichiganaerialrandycl4873
    @trulymichiganaerialrandycl487310 ай бұрын

    Being almost 62, having had several surgeries on my left knee and not being on a bicycle in almost 15 years, I started biking in March of this year and just hit 1000 miles. You, young lady, truly inspire me!!

  • @Timto900
    @Timto900 Жыл бұрын

    It’s hard to watch your videos. Not because they’re bad, because they’re awesome! I’ve never known of a lady so full of life, beauty, adventure and determination. Thank you. Keep on keeping on! X

  • @wasupwitdat1mofiki94
    @wasupwitdat1mofiki94 Жыл бұрын

    I watched a few of your videos and all I kept thinking was how brave you are. You must have a beautiful personality to meet and get along with so many strangers, I get too nervous and am mostly not trusting of people I don't know. I hope the trips have been as beautiful as you say because the memories will last a lifetime. I always wonder what it would be like to just take off bike packing even for a month but I am not as brave as you. Stay safe.

  • @Bertie..
    @Bertie.. Жыл бұрын

    Just binge watched your videos. You have a unique energy , love your frank commentary . Just got into bike packing and love it. I'm retired now and planning some long trips over the next few years here in Canada. Looking forward to following your journeys.

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    Thaaanks:))) hope you'll have some awesome trips :)))

  • @Steveeeeeee
    @Steveeeeeee Жыл бұрын

    Mag alles an deinen Videos. Das Abenteuer, die Videoausschnitte, die Musik, alles.

  • @carlp3214
    @carlp3214 Жыл бұрын

    "i wanted to leave early so noone would see me but then I just decided that I just dont care." Brilliant!!

  • @edgit69
    @edgit69 Жыл бұрын

    You're a natural at what you do.. Your smile makes my day 😊

  • @welshbikepackingadventures
    @welshbikepackingadventures Жыл бұрын

    bravo young lady! epic adventure!

  • @mikeg8630
    @mikeg8630 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking us along, I had a great time.

  • @rollingyogis
    @rollingyogis Жыл бұрын

    We love your video!! You made us laugh. " I wanted to leave early so nobody would see me, but then I decided I just didn´t care" 😂 We´re also on a bike tour with no destination in mind, and that is the story of out lives now... Maybe fait will let us bump into each other one day and we can ride together for a bit... Very inspiring to watch you!!!

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    Would be awesome to share some kilometers:) have a wonderful trip!

  • @rodolphoguedin
    @rodolphoguedin Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Cherio, for completing 800km in 10 days. It was quite a challenge! The journey was very nice, with beautiful landscapes.

  • @JakebMiller
    @JakebMiller Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous drone shots!! Keep being awesome!

  • @JesusIsTheWay2024
    @JesusIsTheWay2024 Жыл бұрын

    I love watching your cycling videos. You’re awesome, God bless you and protect you in all your journeys. ☺️

  • @noahthenomad
    @noahthenomad Жыл бұрын

    Mt saint mitchell is stunning!

  • @outandabout_74
    @outandabout_74 Жыл бұрын

    I like your lightheartedness...looking forward to more videos and will probably adapt the just talking into the camera for myself

  • @gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366
    @gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your experience, it's inspiring. You are a tough cookie who goes the extra miles. 10 years ago I stopped drinking coffee which saves me 1 hour per day. Or 20 to 25 Km. Happy cycling!

  • @fredrikjohansson7551
    @fredrikjohansson7551Ай бұрын

    looks so nice with bikepacking!

  • @garrybennett6259
    @garrybennett6259 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awe-inspiring. ☀️

  • @Zeeuwtje
    @Zeeuwtje2 ай бұрын

    Hartstikke leuk gedaan. Succes met de volgende publicaties.

  • @valentecaio
    @valentecaio Жыл бұрын

    your videos make me want to go back to the road! 🚲🚲🚲💪

  • @2DAKE2
    @2DAKE2 Жыл бұрын

    Your commentary cracks me up😂 I like how you just go with the flow too, I subscribed 😊

  • @sascha1778
    @sascha1778 Жыл бұрын

    You are awesome. Ride on! Cherio!

  • @tomhughes5247
    @tomhughes5247 Жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic video. Keep it going GC!

  • @user-vj4iq6ji1y
    @user-vj4iq6ji1y3 ай бұрын

    Well done! 🎉

  • @ascot1049
    @ascot1049 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, as always.

  • @nicee_guys
    @nicee_guys11 ай бұрын

    This movie is great!!! Love the drone shots and music. Good work

  • @adammackenzie
    @adammackenzie Жыл бұрын

    So cool, ride safe. Thanks for the vid !

  • @alvaro.remigio
    @alvaro.remigio Жыл бұрын

    I just watched it from the beginning! Every place was amazing and so many experiences along the way! What an amazing journey 🙌

  • @Peter540Parker
    @Peter540Parker Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing cycling journey!

  • @hansfornstrom9473
    @hansfornstrom9473 Жыл бұрын

    Loved watching your journey! looking forward to what´s coming... :)

  • @dustysadventures
    @dustysadventures Жыл бұрын

    Awesome job!

  • @mathieunorry
    @mathieunorry Жыл бұрын

    Great smile!! Safe travels

  • @gerrypowell2748
    @gerrypowell2748 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like fun❤️

  • @freewheelandive
    @freewheelandive2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your inspiration and determination, I learnt a lot.🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @majacronert
    @majacronert Жыл бұрын

    I love your videos! So inspiring. What do you do with your bags when you need to get something at a supermarket or so? Do you just leave them outside, or do you bring all of the stuff inside?

  • @testing24dfas
    @testing24dfas Жыл бұрын

    Nice video. You are so full of energy.

  • @Rick-ow6hx
    @Rick-ow6hx Жыл бұрын

    Wow so inspirational

  • @Michaelsmith21588
    @Michaelsmith21588 Жыл бұрын

    Cool, dass du das Video endlich fertig geschafft hast! Bin im September auch durch Frankreich gefahren bis zur spanischen Grenze. Viel Spaß und schönes Wetter auf Teneriffa!

  • @ErcanArikan
    @ErcanArikan Жыл бұрын

    Great adventure 😊

  • @kpj5
    @kpj5 Жыл бұрын

    Super editing, very funny, great shots too

  • @CozyCamping911
    @CozyCamping91111 ай бұрын

    Your crazy…. I love it!!

  • @travel_nature_and_life
    @travel_nature_and_life Жыл бұрын

    Great challenge ! You had got it 👍👍👍

  • @Radekulis82
    @Radekulis82 Жыл бұрын

    I love your energy, really ,that will be awsome ride with you one day to feel that energy. My self on May going to US ride accross America from NY to LA and spend 6 months there. Joy me to give me that energy for my trip. Very good vid and trip you made,safe travel

  • @marcelomassarella1
    @marcelomassarella1 Жыл бұрын

    Congrats dear 👏👏👏

  • @urbanjunglerider9229
    @urbanjunglerider9229 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, very cheerful! You dont call yourself Cherio for no reason! Anyway i enjoy your bike trip reports and hope tp kick my butt to start to do bike camping too. Wish you the best on your journeys

  • @siegfriedwagner186
    @siegfriedwagner186 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool trip..keep on riding

  • @lenkomsa1399
    @lenkomsa1399 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your video. I appreciate your honesty regarding being a vegetarian and giving in to occasional cravings for meat! I can totally relate. Cheers

  • @MacMasore
    @MacMasore Жыл бұрын

    Those drone shots of Mont Saint Michel 😍👌 Did something similar a few years ago (from Belgium to near Dijon) but made the “mistake” to go through the Vosges😅

  • @ErictoonsTV
    @ErictoonsTV Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations my friend 😊 keep pedaling 🚴🚴🚴

  • @matt281075
    @matt281075 Жыл бұрын

    Great video 👌👍

  • @bettyourcampervan
    @bettyourcampervan Жыл бұрын

    A really fab video xx

  • @sabineelviranowaki1073
    @sabineelviranowaki1073 Жыл бұрын

    Super Video. Schöne Reise. Klasse Mädel. 🤩

  • @dropeipromundo
    @dropeipromundo Жыл бұрын

    congrats Cheerio 👏

  • @freewheelandive
    @freewheelandive2 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @Thomas-tf4cm
    @Thomas-tf4cm Жыл бұрын

    Verry cool, you are a tough one!

  • @relax-tn1hx
    @relax-tn1hx Жыл бұрын

    Go girl 👏👏👏

  • @alexalpizar4096
    @alexalpizar4096 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, how are you? I'm Alex from Costa Rica, greetings, I just found your channel and I'm starting to watch your videos from the first one, take care of yourself on the roads.

  • @madisondeans5566
    @madisondeans5566 Жыл бұрын

    Good edit!👌💯💯👋

  • @edusam666
    @edusam66611 ай бұрын

    4:26 my favourite recovery meal after at least 90km is always a big Schnitzel und eine sehr große Weizen. Calories!

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    11 ай бұрын

    I'd go for some French fries & Apfelschorle 🐷💟🍀

  • @Jkkk0009
    @Jkkk0009 Жыл бұрын

    Schönes Zusammenfassungsvideo!

  • @robertsanders8866
    @robertsanders8866 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid.. cute smile... Keep it lit!!

  • @samsimpson120
    @samsimpson120 Жыл бұрын

    I like it, I like it 👍👍👍

  • @sabineor
    @sabineor Жыл бұрын

    you are crazy but seem so happy in this one and this makes me happy :)

  • @1980jamesm
    @1980jamesm Жыл бұрын

    Respect

  • @TamaEnergy
    @TamaEnergy Жыл бұрын

    I have 11 days off in July and am excited to do this as an adventure! just need to find a route! :D

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeeeeh! Awesome! Enjoy the road wherever it might be! Happy Bikepacking:)))

  • @Oyster703
    @Oyster703 Жыл бұрын

    Tu es troooop cooooool:)

  • @addict21or78
    @addict21or78 Жыл бұрын

    keep cycling misshello from GREECE

  • @chuto4826
    @chuto4826 Жыл бұрын

    80km everyday with 35kg luggage, 😥 You are a beast girl 💪🏼

  • @antonpastor7963
    @antonpastor7963 Жыл бұрын

    anather video ride safe maddam watching from iraq baghdad..🥰🥰

  • @babebike1503
    @babebike1503 Жыл бұрын

    Have enjoy...a long the way ...hi..cherio....from indonesia...

  • @patriklundgren6393
    @patriklundgren6393 Жыл бұрын

    Hello you are a champ.now.

  • @vsp2801
    @vsp2801 Жыл бұрын

    Hello.. lovely lady 🙏 u are amazing cyclist have a safe adventures 🚴‍♀️ ❤

  • @GEDYBIKE
    @GEDYBIKE Жыл бұрын

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @deborawalker769
    @deborawalker769 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I love your videos, you're so funny and also love the quality! I'm wondering: how are you doingt it with locking your bike and stuff when doing groceries or when charging your stuff at McDonald's? cheers

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    I lock the bike in front of the store:)

  • @annatomalik9958
    @annatomalik9958 Жыл бұрын

    🎉

  • @ivicamiksa3906
    @ivicamiksa3906 Жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Alvicius
    @Alvicius Жыл бұрын

    I’m binge watching your videos as I came across one randomly and now I’m hooked! What is the make and the model of the bike you’re cycling?

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment! I was riding a Giant comax 1:)

  • @franknobody5965
    @franknobody5965 Жыл бұрын

    Wow 800:10. Das ist eine tolle Leistung mit Gepäck!! Auch wenn das vielleicht ein bisschen privat ist....wie funktioniert das mit der Toilette, wenn du so in Busstationen übernachtest? Im Wald ist das ja einfach, aber so...???

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha brillante Frage. Man muss dann schon einpaar Meter gehen, oder man "verdrückt" es eine Weile :D

  • @SuperJohnfoster
    @SuperJohnfoster Жыл бұрын

    Hey Cherio come to USA and tour

  • @SyaifulCam
    @SyaifulCam Жыл бұрын

    Kacamata yang bagus untuk berkendara dengan sepeda sepanjang hari.

  • @adrianincroydon71
    @adrianincroydon71 Жыл бұрын

    Very enjoyable video. You shot some beautiful scenery. I read on many websites that wildcamping is illegal in France. Is this true? Is it something that people don't worry about? You seem to manage it without any problems 🙂

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    Wildcamping is illegal in most European countries. But as long as you find yourself a hidden campsot & leave no trace you should be fine.:)

  • @adrianincroydon71

    @adrianincroydon71

    Жыл бұрын

    @@giantcheerio Thanks for your reply. I live in the UK where it's the same. I've wild camped here in quiet locations even though it's illegal. Glad to hear it's not a problem in France. I hope to give it a try 😀

  • @heikeschmitts4665
    @heikeschmitts4665 Жыл бұрын

    Ich war in Lille dieses Jahr ... würde yu gern dort radeln .. you are myhero möchte sofort losradeln.. woher bist du in Germany.. all the best enjoy traveling .

  • @maheshchmmahesh
    @maheshchmmaheshАй бұрын

    hello😊

  • @pedallinraw
    @pedallinraw11 ай бұрын

    😀👍🏻

  • @Theiberianlinx
    @Theiberianlinx Жыл бұрын

    Nice videos, can I ask you which programe you use to map the route? Thank you

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    I am using Google maps to zoom in & DaVinci resolve for the mapping :)

  • @aitormolinerobozas-urrutia2465
    @aitormolinerobozas-urrutia2465 Жыл бұрын

    Nice trip! Hey what camera do you use? Best wishes

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    I used my phone. It's a samsung s 22 ultra. But now i finally got a go pro!

  • @razz5841
    @razz584110 ай бұрын

    Maybe someone can help me here, I want to go bikepacking through France, but my biggest concern is always the camping. Can you just pitch your tent anywhere in France? How is it possible to camp by that church or near Mont-Saint-Michel?

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    10 ай бұрын

    Wild Camping is illegal in Most Europe an countries but in my opinion u should be fine when hiding well & of course respect nature & don’t leave any trace! I pitched the tent at saint Michel when it was already dark & woke up before sunrise, so Nobody saw the tent:)

  • @nicolarb_
    @nicolarb_ Жыл бұрын

    GG ! What's your bike ? :)

  • @sandroardenti3026
    @sandroardenti3026 Жыл бұрын

    J'apprécie beaucoup les cyclistes bikepacking .. pour moi le vélo c'est la vie, mais j'apprécie moins ceux qui ne donnent pas le bon exemple, le port du casque est vital et l'enseigner aux plus jeunes est aussi nécessaire

  • @user-qs3yn2ey9x
    @user-qs3yn2ey9x Жыл бұрын

    Hey, I'm sorry if I'm being rude, but I'm just SO curious: how do you manage the showers and just general personal hygiene on the road? Thanks! :)

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    Not rude at all as showering is very important! I use public beach showers, rivers & lakes. And when there is no such thing I use water & my towel for a quick wash !

  • @patientswim6888
    @patientswim6888 Жыл бұрын

    I want to wildcamp every night like this but I just don't understand how you wake up and have two coffees and then cycle away without being desperate for a shit! Where do you go in the mornings??? Straight to a mcdonalds or cafe? How do you shower?

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    I am not planing to film myself while going to toilet. But I am human, of course I have to to what humans gotta do

  • @WilliamsWorld83
    @WilliamsWorld83 Жыл бұрын

    I did 8000 km in 100 days on my bike ! thats 10 times you did haha.

  • @paulbud6216
    @paulbud6216 Жыл бұрын

    You are vegetarian therefore big credit to you bikebaby👍😁

  • @miEvangeline
    @miEvangeline11 ай бұрын

    Which are the rules for camping in france? How did you find the spot to sleep?

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    11 ай бұрын

    Wildcamping is illegal is most European countries. I just find a path that leads away from the main roads & pitch my tent behind some bushes :)

  • @JoseGarcia-jq8ev
    @JoseGarcia-jq8ev Жыл бұрын

    Hello sí posible track?💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😘😘

  • @derautist9726
    @derautist9726 Жыл бұрын

    Super Video 😊nice Woman

  • @solitudebychoice
    @solitudebychoice Жыл бұрын

    Few weeks ago I did a couple rides ~50km on MTB to some beautiful places around my town. Now I'm sure that I should to try bikepacking , cause I feel empty and stuck in every day routine.

  • @giantcheerio

    @giantcheerio

    Жыл бұрын

    Just give it a go:) if you don't like it - drop it. But for me it changed my life completely

  • @smarkasmc
    @smarkasmc Жыл бұрын

    😉👍💙💛🌻

  • @yvisgadelhaserra
    @yvisgadelhaserra8 ай бұрын

    Would you mind tell me the cities names?

  • @aldacypereira6139
    @aldacypereira6139 Жыл бұрын

    Tradução português Brasil