Hunger is the best sauce, eh? What's the best bikepacking camp meal you've made?

@yorgios22

6 жыл бұрын

Do you consider cold-soaking in the future?

@slimelord314

6 жыл бұрын

Global Cycling Network not for bike packing but I was camping with friends once and we made steak and eggs over an improvised fire. One of my best meals ever haha

@bobbyhempel1513

6 жыл бұрын

Rice with squirrel meat and wild greens the only bit I brought with me was the rice and a small baggie of seasonings (salt,pepper,oregano,sage and marjoram). I collected the greens along the way and killed the squirrel with a throwing stick at the camp site. Best bikepacking meal I ever had now camping meals.... Well that's a whole other story.

@axisludi

6 жыл бұрын

Got lost once and rode for 11 hours hoping that at the end of the day to get to a certain camping place. It didn't happen and because I was wrecked and there was a storm coming, I set my tent in a very quiet nice place near a graveyard. Had the best canned fish in the history of men kind :))) then, in the morning, I tried to make coffee at a candle light, but I couldn't get the water to boil. So I swallowed two tea spoons of ground coffee and drank the water :))) not very satisfying ;)

@mikesavage8793

6 жыл бұрын

Shelled barley with tinned green beans (throw in the water that's in the beans), sliced chorizo and kabanossa, added to the barley, followed with wild strawberries for dessert.

Josh's reaction as he realises he gave Si most of the tuna is hilarious!

Looks like Si got his fair share of 3cans of tuna while Josh ended up with the pure rice on the bottom of the pot :D 7:05

@phxrsx

6 жыл бұрын

Haha I saw that too. Josh didn't mix it that well.

@lenahygiena

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe Josh is being nice on purpose, seeing how hard it is for Si to bikepack at all xD

@bikebrostouring

4 жыл бұрын

True Story 🤣👍🏻

@KandiKlover

3 жыл бұрын

@@lenahygiena Yes, the strong must look after the weak and protect them.

The music in this video was spot on! Especially when pouring the rice in to the pan 😂😂😂

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

😂 It was a tense moment

@chawanatn

6 жыл бұрын

I can only wonder that are you guys actually doing if the tensest thing in the video is the rice pouring.

And this is one of the beauties of cycling. A bowl of rice and tuna becomes a gourmet meal at the end of a ride. And Josh and Si can imagine themselves to be multi-star chefs out there where nobody is counting :)

If you throw the rice in at the same time as the water you cut the cooking time way down and save yourself some fuel.. or even soak the rice for half an hour in the cold water too.. it’ll soak up some water and take even less time

@JogBird

6 жыл бұрын

he did it like that to sterilise the water

@caughcks

6 жыл бұрын

I think it would get sterilized with or without rice in it.

@jeffmcilroy7081

6 жыл бұрын

JogBird the water came from his water bottle that he was drinking from so I’m pretty sure it’s safe water

How about Josh vs Emma cook off, kind of Great British Cycling Bake Off?

Instant potatoes have become my favorite carb base instead or rice or noodles. They setup in hot water as save a lot of gas. They come in lots of flavors and are super tasty.

without being in the same kind of desperate situation: I ate like this for years! And i find it delicious.

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Nice

Can't wait for GCN to do another bike packing adventure. Love the videos.

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron, who should we send?

@aaronkelly2414

6 жыл бұрын

Global Cycling Network The one an only Dan and maybe one of the newbies.

Spectacular video as usual! Cooking outdoors with your bike looks so amazing! Hats off to Josh and Si.

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Omaris

@bhumiriady

6 жыл бұрын

Anytime. (^~^)

I am big fan of Couscous as bikepacking/touring food. Requires far less time to prepare, so your gas canister will last longer ;-)

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Nice idea!

Eating rice in the country of couscous? 😀 Could you buy something more nutritious at a local market, for instance, hummus or some local veggies? I've always find it good to carry some fat, say a 250ml little bottle of olive oil or coconut oil that you can refill from time to time. And of course peanuts, nuts and olives. And I always carry some turmeric and black pepper for a simple "curry" and as antiinflammatory.

@beeble2003

6 жыл бұрын

None of the things you mention except for couscous has any significant carbs.

@orbifold4387

6 жыл бұрын

Why would you need to fuel with carbs during bikepacking trips when it's likely you won't be riding above lactate threshold most of the time?

@fernpeck

4 жыл бұрын

mmmcouscous

@ryand141

3 жыл бұрын

Couscous would've been much better idea. Saves on fuel by far and you can have it for breakfast with honey (if fortunate to have some).

Hey guys! I'm a tour cyclist myself (fully loaded touring, not fast and light bikepacking) here in the USA. Some other stuff that's good for bikepacking. Quinoa and couscous cooks amazingly fast and is light on fuel consumption. Some brands of instant mashed potatoes need only water and come premixed with cheese. And you can get tuna, salmon and surprisingly chicken in tins and pouches that come in sauces. And always bring Tabasco sauce, it makes anything edible.

So when will we see GCN bikepacking masterchef become a thing? Dan can be Gordon Ramsay if he wants

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

That would be interesting!

Beautiful video, great and factual explained,... warm greetings I send you from my donation tour to Tunisia,... exciting and exciting adventure were the 1400km with the bike😂

Absolutely loving the music! :D

hi guys just stumbled in your channel I must say your very enjoyable and professional in your presentation also what stands is your a laugh slapstick to watch and not boring keep it up 🤣👍👍

Camera pans out.... All you can eat buffet restaurant comes into focus 😂

@robbchastain3036

6 жыл бұрын

With a big sign that says WELCOME BIKEPACKERS.

@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1

6 жыл бұрын

Robb Chastain haha. With a free bike transport service to the next stop over. 😅

@garybc

6 жыл бұрын

😂

@robbchastain3036

6 жыл бұрын

And maybe, SAF1981, a special bikepacker discount card for every buffet in Morocco because, hey, the road is rough enough :)

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

That would have been welcome I'm sure!

love this stuff. Clarkson, Hammond and May better watch out over at Amazon! A bike centric version of the Grand Tour :D

A good tip for you guys! Get your prep done first and only light the stove when ready to avoid wasting gas if your in countries where fuel is sparse. After years of motorbiking camping I always prefer the army type hexamine stove.Tablets and stove are small so pack better than gas canisters.

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

It was awesome! Thanks for the top tip Michael

Amazing. I learned a lot. How about making a whole series out of it? Because I am really hooked and want to learn how to cook pasta and all the other exotic stuff🍝 😂

THERE IT IS!!! You guys gave me quite the scare on that last video, glad to see you champs eating some goodness!!

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Yes!

I'm currently bikepacking, definitely going to cook someting tomorrow by myself.

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Where are you bikepacking?

The staple breakfast for me when out walking is porridge oats made just by adding boiling water. You can whack in sugar and anything else you have for flavour. They don’t take up much space and are light.

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Good choice Sam, Emma would be pleased

I never thought I would see Simon with a big saddle pack, lol. I was looking for the frame mounted pump. 😉

Love the extreme rice pouring music! ha ha

Beans and bread and jam, my favourite backpack cuisine XD

Cooking rice is different in the Philippines, we wash rice and then measured water the length of rice and water by finger then start to cook, thd main food in the Philippines is rice.

The last time I used the phrase "tuna with big flavour", I was writing a Valentine's card to my mum.

I like to use converted rice when Im camping out, ready quicker, less water, and no rinsing (though I know you didnt rinse it). Also box macaroni with a butter pat and single creamer from the cafe. Can tuna is a nice touch though, like this better than the dehydrated packs that are often pricey and not that yummy.

It’s Morocco- Cous Cous is everywhere !

I make food similar to this with my Jetboil. It's pretty much all that stuff but in one package. Plus it has a push button flint. Not only that it doubles as a french press.

@ryand141

3 жыл бұрын

Heard good things about jetboil. How does it double as a French press exactly?

You can add red lentils to the rice; they cook in the same time. Balanced protein and totally dry.

Definitely useful, can't wait to go on my own trip.

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Cool! Let us know when you do

@adam7597

6 жыл бұрын

Global Cycling Network Lands end to John O'Groats and back home (South West Wiltshire) before backpacking the highlands next spring, so got a while yet sadly. Will do a real trip in a couple of years, need to get used to the longer distances first.

Boil in bag rice and a can of Dinty Moore beef stew . On a cold winter backpacking trip

Watching them cooking rice is a bit odd, as a Filipino we put the rice first then water, then we measure it with our fingers, the water should be even/half accordingly to the height of the rice in the metal pot. :)

@code3xiv

6 жыл бұрын

guy rouge In Malaysia, we do it in so many ways. Including that one.

@VAliant4

6 жыл бұрын

Kari Kepala Gaja I agree it’s just in my perspective, Anyways if I were to go bike camping it will be only a one night and I will bring chicken drumsticks, haha

@harsdensus88

6 жыл бұрын

Most of S. E. Asia countries do the same technique.

@ZeroSeriesMMX

6 жыл бұрын

guy rouge I daresay we'll find foljs selling fried chicken on the side of the road, particularly on the bit populated areas. ₱10 crispy chicken neck, pare? 😁

@tabbyseago2844

6 жыл бұрын

Bad idea to pour in half the rice as steam gets in the bag and sets the remaining rice. Also better to use a cut down wooden spoon. Better for the pan and you don't get that scratchy noise. Also remember that water boils at a lower temperature at altitude. Ok for coffee, terrible for tea. In Morocco you do need water purifiers too. While I'm at it, plastic mugs are better than metal for not burning your lips. Last tip: tubes of Tartex if can still get them. Great for flavouring food. Priceless for veggies abroad.

Isabel. This man knows how to dine fancy ♥

Master chef josh!! 😊🖒

"The power of outside, the power of hunger". Go Simon! BTW with a little extra storage, it may be well worth it to pick up a cucumber and tomatoes at the next village to add freshness to your cuisine.

Idahoan Loaded mashed potatoes, freeze dried hot vegetables, and spam. 👌

Invaluable to watch others cooking! Just to say that a country like Morocco does have food solutions in every nook and cranny, and the people are more than happy to have the extra money.

I feel like there needs to be more crossover between bike packers and backpackers. Because dehydrated and freeze dried food is a staple of backing meals these days and I don't seen any reason why they can't also work for bike packing. If you are carrying a stove and a kettle, and only cooking dinner and maybe a breakfast or two, you can easily carry a weeks worth of dinners and more on a bike.

@antiundead

6 жыл бұрын

I find when touring for weeks on the bike, I want real food. The more carbs and protein the better. What sort of freeze-dried backpacking food can do this?

@GregoryVeizades

6 жыл бұрын

Cormz Zilla Freeze Dried food is not the same as Dehydrated food. The freeze drying process preserves texture and nutritional content while removing all moisture. Backpackers Pantry is typically my brand of choice but Alpine Aire also has some excellent dishes. Freeze Dried food very much turns back into real food when rehydrated. There are basic add water and let sit dishes that are still amazing. Thing beef stroganoff and egg noodles, Pad Thai, Curries, Mashed Potatoes, and soups. But there are others that add a cooking element with dough mix to make biscuits and gravy for instance. Im on mobile but I'll respond again with some links. But I think another advantage of Freeze Dried foods is the fuel efficiency. Because you don't have to keep the stove on to cook the food most dishes, once the water is boiled to can turn off the stove.

@antiundead

6 жыл бұрын

Interesting, i'm open to new food ideas! I looked into both those brands, they seem great nutritional content. Do you know of any good ones that are Europe/uk based? Shipping from the US isn't the easiest when it comes to food and customs. The one downside i'm noticing though with this type of food is they take a lot of water to rehydrate.

Looks tasty👍.

For heaven sake Josh hang onto that pot when stirring! I thought you were going to end up with gourmet Morocan Sand Rice.

Have been eating Pasta with Tomatosauce for the last two weeks... Two and a half months to go on my trip through Europs

rice is the most volume / water consumption / easy to clean basic food, more extreme, you can try the fried flour

Next on gcn does science : what's the best material for pots? Titanium , steel, aluminum or dare I say, carbon? ;)

Will Uber eats deliver out there?

What size of backloaded are you guys using? Would you recommend that, a bit bigger or smaller? thanks!

This is great. But water is very limited, how do you clean everything after have finished eat ?

super cool

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

😎

@Si could you please describe the specs of your bike? I see you are using a 3T frame and crank arms, was as well curious about the cassette, chain and brakes you are using? many thanks

As they say, Hunger is the best spice! ;)

We could have a #GCNEats contest next for cycling-related meals. Everything from carb loading, healthy snacks, coffee blends, bikepacking, etc.

GCN Cycling food packs coming to a store near you shortly :D

good job fox ❤

ZIPP aero wheels look a bit ridiculous on a bikepacking bike.

Extreme rice-cooking

How to cook rice.....in the 50's. English cuisine at its finest

... the music when Josh is pouring the rice in!

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

It was a tense moment

Si, gotta share the Tuna 😂😂😂 poor Josh

Pre cooked oats and compact rye bread will serve as good as rice or pasta and no cooking material needed. But playing house in the open ads to the fun or charm of it I suppose. As longs as i'm not backpacking the cooking material on my bike that is.

How hungry was Si!!! 😂😂

The lower-half part of the rice (the portion that Josh ate) had less Tuna and sauce as you can see when Josh stop pouring the rice onto Si's bowl.. I feel sorry for him :D

I know how to make a basic meal, dead easy (in true Jon 9750 Cannings style) - put water in the pan, boil, place pasta in pan boil DEAD EASY - add protein side of meal if needed if youre a hard-core roady ! 😋 😁

İt would be nıce to see how you wash the dishes out there with limited water.

Which type of rich you using? Long grain? Easy cook? Basmatti?also josh took his shoes off to air his feet after allday in the saddle.👍😉

Awesome video guys!....just hurts to see rice being cooked as pasta...:(

I think I would have chili concarne in can. Love that serie with bike packing and hope it will be in a GCN challenge in future. Thanks Josh and Simon!

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Petinka!

Rice and Pasta are probably the worst food to prepare when you have a limited water/fuel supply.

@sausagefingers714

5 жыл бұрын

debatable, as the pasta and rice will still contain most of the water you used to cook it with so your still taking in the water :).. but yes they are water intensive still

@juliettedelta

4 жыл бұрын

Not if you use a parboiled option

This video makes me ideas of going cycling and to make myself a meal.

No cooking related question but will these shorts soon be available on the GCN shop?

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

They are available on the ASSOS website but they were branded up as a one-off for the bikepacking trip

Good

who knew that two years after this video was filmed we would get sanitizer for our every day life.....

Rice and catfood. Mmmmm. As it's Morocco I'd go for Ainsley Harriot's spice sensation couscous, with a tin of sardines in tomato and chilli sauce stirred into that. 3 mins. bish bash bosh. cost about 90p.

A small multi spice bottle can make things edible.

Did Si finish his meal?

Josh any plans to come to india

I was cycle touring all over north and western france, right down to Saumur and Angers. Cooked pasta with tomato and olives, then chooped up some Saucisson and added it. Bloody brilliant, full of carbs and protein and also a fair amount of salt for electrolytes.

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, that sounds like Michelin star!

@alexfulton375

6 жыл бұрын

Global Cycling Network not quite 😅 😂 was certainly good after 120km on the road though!

What on earth am I watching 🤣🤣🤣 this is comedy central

What about a tour through Italy? There is cheap pizza everyday.

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Oo, that sounds inviting 🍕

Good video but that's not a flint Flint is a type of rock what you have is called a ferrocium rod a man made metallic material that when light burns at an excess of 3000 degrees

no tin opener? rub the lid of the tin on a stone and it will open also just take food that needs to hydrated

Are they GCN bike packing shorts Josh is wearing? I need them

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

We had some made for us by ASSOS with GCN on, but they're available direct from them in plain black. Hope that helps!

@robinkowen

6 жыл бұрын

Global Cycling Network Superb. I'll head over there asap

I use mountain house

I imagine you would need more calories i mean can eat 3 meals in 1 go after 100+ km trip

for overnight or wknd trip i wouldnt bother w cooking

Cat food and rice!

He said fast food like he was ashamed

@kierenkd

6 жыл бұрын

Fast food is pretty good for bike packing. Cheap and calorie dense. Probably just need to add some fruit / veg for fibre where possible or oats if stuck

if you run out of water for cooking, you can always pee in the pan. if bear grylls can drink his own pee direct from the source, im sure that boiling it wont matter too much in a survival situation, plus no need for extra salt.

it's tuna with tomato soup

it looks to me like josh got rice a when he poured it into si's cup it was rather white looking and not much big tasty tuna gloop!

I find it funny that people use gas stoves and such when you almost always have wood, sticks and stuff around to make a bonfire for free.

Don't light your gas (fuel) until all your prep work is done. Saves wasting it.

The gcn kit looks sick

@gcn

6 жыл бұрын

Arvenz LLanto cheers, it's our GCN Pro Training jersey 👌

As a Hiker and a Cyclist, this isn't for me. My cookpot only ever boils water. Zip locks and dehydrated meals are my go-to.

what i have learned in the military is that when in the field there is no water spots unless any rivers or ponds are nearby to filter and boil the water but when cooking into a metal container just add the water and food in there a little dust doesnt hurt anything

Only get one what? 3:18

Donner...Party of two....