We knew Iceland was going to be a demanding place to ride. It certainly was and still we enjoyed every bit of it. We are already talking about the next time we want to visit. A pretty good indication of having a good time we think. Do you have a place like that you want to revisit sooner than later? Thanks for watching & Have a great day, E&M

Вы такие отчаянные ребята,там ведь сильный холод.Настоящие герои.

“ it’s just life , but on a bike “ - love it !

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

😊

Food, water and shelter……. That’s all we need 😀

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Haha, most of the time 😉 I love a movie or nice fire from time to time...

thanks guys, Iceland is not for the faint hearted, raw nature is humbling and beautiful

Ahhh the wind in Iceland... the biggest enemy while riding there. It blew me away, with my bicycle and panniers, from the road right into a ditch.

Maudi the simple clarity of your narration was so beautiful. Anything you said in this could go on at shirt! Truly words to live by. E&M you are my favorite bikers right now.

I was so envious when you said that life becomes simpler with the focus being on food, shelter and water with the noise of the world being lost to your journey. Whether intended or not that comment was so profound and really gives bike touring a purpose👍

Headwinds... What can one do other than ride? You exemplified that, and with positive attitudes! I'm sure there was plenty off frustration (off camera), but you presented the "real side" of cycle touring, while also sharing how to get through the difficulties and appreciate the experience. Thanks!

I've cycled for days in wind where I had to pedal downhill but maybe not like what you had to endure. You two are tough! I bet it's hard sometimes to appreciate the beauty when your being beat down so hard. That heated hut must have been really wonderful. Great episode ✌

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Sounds not to far of from our experience! Yes, it's tough at times but the good times far outweigh the downsides. Thanks & All the best, E&M

‘It’s just life but on a bike’: thank you for sharing your feelings and keeping it real. And thank u for letting us be part of your adventures that most of us cannot even dream of doing.

You guys are awesome! In spite of the hardships you will cherish the memory of this adventure for the rest of your lives. Hang in there and thank you for sharing your grand adventure!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice words 😊 All the Best, E&M

Who needs Netflix and Chill when you’ve got KZread and Thrill with Eric and Maudi, the world and the internets most amazing couple! 🥰. I started on your very first episode over Christmas and have watched every video up to this one. Finally, up to date! I’ll be anxiously awaiting every new video from here on. :)

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the amazing compliment Anson 😊 It is really cool to hear you are enjoying the videos so much! Next one in the making... All the best, E&M

Hello Maudi, exactly what you said at the end of the video is what comes across so strongly in your videos. Thank you both for the many beautiful moments, Bernhard

Ah guys that episode was just magic. No words 🫶

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt 🙏🏼 All the best from us!!

Love your positivity, even when the going is tough! A real inspiration! 💕

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer 😊 Wishing you all the Best, E&M

Eric en Maudi, Alle vlogs van jullie achter elkaar bekeken. Prachtige reis die jullie hebben gedaan. Bijna bij de nieuwste.

Those winds were brutal, you guys really deserved that awesome shelter and the hot tub to recuperate👍I'm glad you caught a break with the weather eventually and those views were just breathtaking👌Fantastic video guys, I know that must have been so incredibly hard to film!

You may not conquer the elements, but you can flow with it. Awesome high quality video like always. ❤️

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike 😊 All the Best, E&M

Brilliant as always but that wind is mad

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 Haha, yeah it sure was! All the best, E&M

That was pretty epic. Last time I was in Iceland, one of the locals told me the country should really be called Windland.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Haha, Great name! We agree 😅 All the best!!

@dougieranger

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander Slàinte. 🥃

Beautiful is iceland😲... The water, mountains and the birds singing... Awesome video, why so much wind? Cook together, it makes the togetherness more special... I love to see the way and what you cook... Your camp sights are beautiful... I love your bike set-ups... Always protect your face and lungs from the cold winds... Wow, how many KLM per hour is the wind... We did a bike trip of 74 KLM... Thank you for sharing your cooking tips...

Food, water and shelter. Less stress. How life should be. Thanks.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Simplicity is a powerful key! All the best, E&M

As a long-time watcher of Wheels to Wander I could pick many things that make the channel unique, especially how you convey a sense of magic and true appreciation of beauty, where many just don't really feel those things. Regarding this video, Maudi's direct and honest words at the end are so appreciated. Great videos for lots of reasons - thank you both.

Congratulations Guys on another great video production. There's no hiding in those winds. Always heartwarming to see the love between you two. Take care.

Blown away by this one E&M! 😁. Once more many thanks for a true representation of touring. Magnificent filming/editing,and scenery. Just wow!. Fantastic determination in very difficult conditions, and I agree absolutely it is like a form of meditation returning us to simpler ways. Tail winds! x

'A Battle Against the Elements' f. yeah!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

😉

Another amazing video. What an epic adventure. And Maudi, your words at the end-a sentiment that all cycle tourists recognize-just tied the whole video up in a beautiful bow. Thanks, as always for sharing your adventures. Stay safe!

This could be your most spectacular video yet. Wonderful stuff, thank you so much! I can cope with rain, but headwinds are the worst, really saps your energy and spirit, but you two almost seem to be enjoying it! Some great drone shots too - I'm surprised it could fly in that wind.

Amazing guys, you are king and queen of bikepacking

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice compliment 😊 All the Best, E&M

You are a wonderful couple! Wonderful country Iceland and a wonderful bike ride. I have already been to this country and now my dream is also to ride a bike like you. Good luck on the road and new adventures!

Another superb video, what an epic adventure you guys are sharing with us. That wind was just off the scale! A wonderful closing scenery clip with I think Maudi cycling through a landscape that was just jaw-droppingly awesome. Great music selection as well. 👏👌

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dennis 😊 Really happy to hear you liked it so much! All the Best, E&M

You guys are machines its often beautiful but also difficult be safe.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David 😊 Hope you are well!! All the Best, E&M

Just finished watching all your episodes up to now 👍👍👍👍👍 Yes I’m now up to date 🤗🤗. Wow, What a bloody incredible adventure you both have done and still are doing 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪 It just keeps getting better and better. Let me say to the little lady, You rock 💪 you really do 💪💪💪. When you both get to Australia 🇦🇺 (Victory) Look me up, Your adventures adventure will start then 🤗🤗 Stay safe and see you both in the next video and Thank you both for the hard work you both put in to make these videos and travel around on push bikes. Your both just incredible 👍

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tony! Thank you so much for your words of praise and the enjoyment you had with our videos. Australia would be great to explore some day. Best wishes, E&M 😊

Thank you for sharing your adventures!! The scenery is breathtaking.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra 😊 Iceland is amazing! Best wishes, E&M

Please come to America and hike one of our long trails. I would love your perspective on such an adventure. I think that it would be a lot of fun.

You guys are hardcore ❤️

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 All the Best, E&M

Headwinds the cyclists nemesis , FairPlay for battling through. That was a great place to stop with heated floor and the added bonus of a well earned hot tub 👍 Stunning location with lovely quiet roads .

I’m glad to see such honesty and frankness as far as the weather! I’ve seen other videos of Iceland, and although I know the weather there can change in an instant, it’s refreshing to see you just be honest about it! :-)

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you John! Your feedback is always appreciated. Best wishes from us!

Well done, I understand Iceland to be tough to bike and maybe one day I'll get to try it. Keep on keepin' on.

wooooooooooooooow 😍😍😍😍👌👌👌👍👍👍👍 zo mooi 😍 dank u 😉

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Dank je wel Johan 😊 Groet van ons!!

This makes Wales look like a walk in the park.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Haha, yes it kinda did 😅

Nice great super perfect power boom wow... I want

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

😊 Enjoy & All the best!

Great video as always. Love your positive attitude, even when its grimm. Amazed you could get your drone to fly when it was so windy. PS my favourite places to go back to are Taiwan and France (also Scotland - some of which Iceland reminded me of)

Beautiful video, love what you do....keep up the good work!

Thank you for sharing this nice video😍😍

@WheelstoWander

5 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏼😊

Amazing video, loved every second of it. Incredible wind you had to face 😮 For me (A), strong wind is the most scary thing of all. But the uphill with the tailwind was just mind blowing. Never experienced that ourselves! Thanks for showing us Iceland with all its beauty and difficulties! Take care!

Awesome video and views are fantastic. Loved it!!

You guys are amazing. I've also seen all your episodes from "cycling the world" and that was really amazing. I'm only 13 but one day, I'll certainly travel round the world too. Keep it up. Groeten uit België Patrick

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick! Great to hear you are enjoying the videos :) We wish you all the very best for your upcoming adventures around the world 🍀 E&M

That wind would have been my kryptonite

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

It was a tough one Mike! Hope you have some nice tailwind 🍀

Namaste from Nepal🇳🇵

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏼 Thank you Sanjib! Best wishes, E&M

Les sigo y les felicito desde VENEZUELA EL ETERNO LES ACOMPAÑE siempre

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Muchos Gracias Ana 😊 Saludos, E&M

Team velo ,your smashing it with this video series 🙏🏽 Great work & credit to you both and your stell machines fully loaded…. Wishing you good strength. Thank you for your work 👌🏽

The hue of the light inside that tent is really nice. I really dislike the yellow from i.e Hilleberg because of the light.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, we do like it too 😊

Chapeau!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Merci 😊

Congratulations for you two brave cyclists for your courage on this trip! I am happy you could enjoy also some relaxing moments like in the hot bath tube! Safe travels for you in 2023!

Good to see wide landscape & Maudi s strength of pushing🫡. As always you're videos are inspiring for me. I pray in God to travel more by giving strength and wealth to both of you. Take care Eric & Maudi brother ❤️❤️

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words Punith 😊🙏🏼 As always the very best for you as well! E&M

It is always a pleasure to see you you are amazing what you are doing is wonderful thanks for sharing it with us you are my favorite you both are heros bravo eric and maudi your fan from north africa

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Slimane 😊 North Africa is on our radar... Best wishes, E&M

Love your adventure. thanks you for sharing all of it. Wish you the best for 2023! xxx

Ohhh how happy I was for you when you sat in that truly deserved hot tub! As always, thank you for sharing your thoughts and impressions

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Verena 😊 I was wonderful! Best wishes, E&M

The editing was brilliant. Your production is fantastic. I really see growth here over time. Thank You

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much David 🙏🏼 All the Best, E&M

Nice to catch up with you - thank you for sharing (o:

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too Barry! All the best, E&M

What a great video!! Mahalo!!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks CK 😊 All the Best, E&M

Just raw beauty really can't experience it any other way then on a bike good for you guys keep videos coming it's like being there with you two. Namaste

That Icelandic wind is brutal and add in the black grit from the volcanos it makes for a different experience. The nature thou is so outstanding it all balances out in the end. We loved the geo thermal heat there. Thanks for the video and take care, AL

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Lovely to hear your Icelandic perspective! The hot pools are the best :) Thanks & Best wishes, E&M

I bet the Vikings would have loved the hot tub? If this was summer, how much worse would the winter be? Stay warm.🥰

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

We hear winter is absolutely brutal 😳 Warm as we speak! All the best, E&M

Classic Wheels to Wander episode! Great adventure and filming. well done guys.

Interesting channel and great videos! Best regards André

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you André! Best wishes, E&M

Very inspiring. Seeing such incredible sights that nature has to offer. Got to take the rough with the smooth. You cant rally appreciate the positives without experiencing the negatives. Well done to you both. Living the life.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 Best wishes, E&M

my favourite travel couples ever, thank you so much for all these amazing view. I wish i could meet you both one day. Thank you so much dear sir and madam, I appreciate your work, you both are unbilievable. I love you 3000. Take care.... God bless You both

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sunil for your kind words 😊 Wishing you all the best, E&M

@odiatravellerr

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️ from INDIA 🇮🇳

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Absolutely beautiful The wind was brutal keep persevering!

@weedhopp

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️ 😊

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Weedhopp! It sure was 😅 All the best, E&M

@weedhopp

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander you are welcome as always 😊 ❤

Great stuff, keep you the great work.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony 😊 All the best, E&M

Hi guys, unbelievable, this trip. Although you decided yourselves to do this we really feel sorry for you sometimes travelling in these weatherconditions. Crazy. But....again fabulous footage of this magnificent country. In 2006 we travelled around by car and hiked a week in the center. Good luck Henk & Lucie.

Hardcore cycling. What a beautiful unspoiled place, love it.I have to go now, although I'm not sure I'd be cycling unless if I get a recumbent bike with assist- camping of course.

Tough ride! Awesome video as always, happy new year guys!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Omare 😊 You too, All the best, E&M

what a great video!! from japan

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 All the Best, E&M

cool

Fantastic video, thank you for sharing. Happy New Year to you both.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Clive, for you as well!! Best wishes, E&M

I know that windy feeling!! 😂 Love your videos.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Haha, good to have some companion 😊 Thanks & All the best, E&M

When I was a kid I thought if you went to Iceland you were frozen immediately! It still looks pretty cold. I plan to do this ride in the summer only.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Love that beautiful child naiveté! This was summer so we hope when you go it's a bit better... 🍀

Weer een prachtige video.dat hebben jullie echt wel onder de knie👊ook niet overdreven mooi gemaakt ofzo

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Dank je voor het mooie compliment Alex! Groet

Muchas felicidades y que sigan teniendo buenos viajes saludos desde CHILE

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Muchos gracias Jose! Saludos, E&M

Your having to work hard against those winds, and other elements but amazing video. Well done, and thanks for continuing to share the trip.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Happy to read you enjoyed it 😊 Thanks

Well done

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul 😊 All the Best, E&M

@paulwilliams8588

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💪

Stunning video of the scenery. You really captured the stark, raw beauty of Iceland. And those winds. I could just feel them with Maudi's narration. Was it tempting to stay an extra day at the camping hut with a heated pool?🤗 Safe travels

Thanks for this nice video. I´m from Iceland but hevent done any bikepacking or touring in Iceland so far :). Me and my wife are doing the eurovelo 15 this summer

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Elvar! The Eurovelo 15 should be a great experience, enjoy! ...but you should definitely check out what Iceland has to offer, it's otherworldly!!

@elvarorn76

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander yes I,ve done lot's of one day tours all around iceland. :) now it's -17c so Im dreaming of the warm and sun

It is my dream to travel across Iceland!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

We hope you will get to do that some day 🍀

@AmbientWalking

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander Thanks!

People do not come here for the weather :) I have always advised people who come here for bicycle touring to plan for any eventuality and dont adhere to a strict schedule. Weather and nature will usually make a huge dent in your schedule anyways so be ready for that. Whenever I am biketouring here then I always look at the forecast three times a day and make adjustments where needed. Sure I have had to cycle through a storm but if I can avoid it, then I will. Glad to see that you enjoyed your trip here and hopefully you will be able to visit again and explore more. PS. I just ordered myself a fatbike to go on overnighters and short weekend trips during winter here and to tackle the highlands during summer. Hopefully it will arrive soon :)

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

That is sound advise! A fatbike should be great out in the wilds there, enjoy!! Hope to be back soon... All the best, E&M

Great edit job. Do you find the drone shots take a lot of time out of your riding time? I also love your map animations Can you tell me what you are using for them?

❤

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

😊

Hey, what an amazing country is Iceland. when did you goes there? did you missed the volcanic eruption? i did a bickpacking travel in the south this summer, best holidays ever. Love your works, thx for everything

do your faces get chapped from the wind? what are you doing to prevent it? thank you for the great videos.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too! We have some chapstick for our lips and sometimes some we use some shea butter on our skin. It's not to bad for us. All the best, E&M

It is hard to admit, but as Italians we split the pasta as well, but shhh say no one LOL 😅

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Haha, we won't tell anybody 😉 All the best, E&M

👌👍

@WheelstoWander

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt 😊 Best wishes, E&M

I love your videos. I have done some very mild touring but not as much as you guys. I am not so young now (70) but always toyed with the idea of cycling round Iceland - I may manage before the ill-health of age gets me, but meanwhile I drool over your videos. Is there mobile signal in north iceland (for Internet) ? If I had my life again I would do what you are doing while Im young - you are also so lucky to enjoy this kind of thing together.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

We hope you will get to make your dream come true Joseph! If I remember correctly sometimes there is and sometimes there isn't. Thanks so much 🙏🏼 we are certainly enjoying our lucky endeavours. All the best, E&M

👍

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

😊

I didn’t think I’d like the Island video but it’s really pretty. Sorry about the wind. I see you guys picked up quilted jackets, just alike - you’re twins.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Nice! It is a very special place to be. Being Dutch we are used to a little bit of wind 😉

I have always oorwarmers with me on fiets travels.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Ah, nice! We also like to keep our ears warm with a buff and/or thin beanie!

In that area is it always that windy? Thank you

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

We hear there is lots of wind there very often...

Are those e-bikes you’re on? Only joking, though they would be handy for that wind 🥵