What a pleasure it is to have discovered your channel today, Belle! This is the first film of yours that we've watched and subscribed straight away, along with a big fat thumbs up! Beautiful storytelling and considered cinematography. Excited to catch up on the rest of your adventures and support you along the way xx Tania

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, and welcome! Tristan (@tristanbogaard on KZread) is the one usually posting the videos of our trips when we travel together so perhaps you want to take a look there since I take my sweet time to post. Happy to connect! =)

@RidingTheLongWayHome

7 ай бұрын

Well I was going to say exactly this and someone beat me to it. What a lovely video. And 'yes' as a solo male bikepacker I still worry about my safety and struggle with staying in a tent.

@POVmauritius

6 ай бұрын

Yes me too. I make biking video on KZread and I always wanted to do a video like this but l was too scare. I’m always asking if… or if I… and if it… wondering the worst things it may happen to me. I would appreciate if you encourage me and give me advice… like how you charge your phone, camera battery and so on. Thanks.

Nice format. Good length, story and landscape. I've done a few overnighters, but I'll probably never sleep as relaxed alone as I do with company. But being alone on the road has its own special charm.

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Totally! It's just a different (but cool) experience! I imagine the longer you do it for, the more comfortable you start feeling so... We just have to keep pushing ourselves out of the comfort zone so that it (one day), becomes part of our comfort zone! =)

@matthewmcbride28

9 ай бұрын

​@@BelleToscanyes. I've only done single nights but I think on the second night one would be far less anxious.

Nice that you let the pictures speak. Thank you for taking me on your journey. I look forward to seeing more of you.

Well done. The first solo is a big thing, for everyone. Keep it up. It'll change your life. 🙏

@aaron___6014

9 ай бұрын

It's really not.

well done. you asked if males worry about safety when traveling alone. i can tell you yes. it fades the more you do it but never let your guard down. sometimes i am amazed at the strange things people do. just like that guy filming you. sometimes would rather take my chances with all the wild animals here in canada than people. as you gain confidence you will instantly recognize safer spots to camp

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

I know! I'd never just go on someone's face and record them but... This is a veeeery diiferent culture veeeeery far away from what I'm used to at home. Plus the language barrier. I mean, as a tourist, we most of the times end up taking photos of random people without asking so I thought it's only fair they'd do the same to us! Nevertheless, asking is always better (bothways). I'll go out again and perhaps attempt a longer trip next year so I'm sure the confidence will boost. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

I wish my daughter had your bravery. I’ve made the “water mistake” myself; completely depleted halfway into a 50 mile dirt ride. Never again.

As a diabetic also on the sensor and insulin, you have inspired me to go bikecamp as well..great video, thx!

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Start short/small. It's totally possible! =)

Fair play to you, Belén for such an honest exploration of dependence and security. And your video is, as usual, top notch! Bien hecho! 👏

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Ohhhh... Thank you so much! The hardest part for me on these videos is always to find the right words to convey the thoughts and message correctly. Happy this one came across well!

@gonebikeabout

10 ай бұрын

@@BelleToscan It certainly di! Keep up the great work! 💪

@gonebikeabout

10 ай бұрын

Did

Wow! As if doing a trip isn't tiring enough, I can't describe how thankful we are that you give so much energy into documenting it and showing us the beautiful views! I imagine all the times having to ride back and forth! :O

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Kinda did all the distance twice! Hahaha. I really love documenting but have never done it this intensity, and never relying fully on my own footage so… I was happy to know a that I was able to do that alone too! I barely had time to sit down and chill the whole time so… I think I owe it to myself to go out again and not share about it! =)

Love this! Beautiful movie from beautiful soul -- can't wait for part 2!

WOW! I can only imagine how tough it would have been to document and film this whole journey and you did it so beautifully!! More power to you!!

Hi Belle Toscan, Beautiful story and vidéo. I loved the way you tell your adventure and your voice is so soft that it goes very well with your story. Bikepacking is really a great adventure even over two days and brings us many things that we don't see in our everyday life. Well done and thank you for sharing.

I think the first time alone for an overnighter is really special. I felt like you did, even though I am a man and living in Germany where the spots of loneliness an wilderness are rare. Meanwhile I feel secure on overnighters or bike journeys on my own. The fear of something bad might happen will get smaller as your confidence grows, the only thing you need is awareness and respect for everything you might come across ;-) Thank you so much for your footage, to say it in one word: WONDERFULL!!! I'am a bit jealous to see what a great and scenic landscape you can reach within a day :-) Keep on cycling and all the best!

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Yeah... Kyrgyzstan makes it easy in terms of landscape. But hey, you have wonderful spots in Germany too! I'll keep on doing these small overnighters or trips to make sure I boost my confidence alone. Thanks for sharing your experiences with me!

Very well done! It's obvious, you put a lot of effort into documenting your first solo trip. Great content, scenery, camera angles, and sharing of your thoughts. Thanks.

solo bike rides are so rewarding! love your point of riding in different countries that I didn't know cycling would be embraced! great job!

Wonderful ❤thank you 🙏 my home town 🥰 beautiful filming and editing🎥

Stunning scenery, well done! Thank you for being so honest 😊

Way to go…..what a great way to build your confidence. Thank you for sharing this.

Thank you so much for this. It made me quite emotional to watch and hear your words around solo travel - it is not something I have seen much content on - I relate to so much of what you say and it is so so so great that you are talking about it, with such beautiful videography and storytelling. Please keep on :)

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. For me, it was truly fascinating to see the transformation between travelling with Tristan vs traveling alone. I just hadn't imagined it'd make me feel so so different. I'm an experienced cyclist, which I think definitely helped as I knew what I was doing and getting myself into-so I was able to make the experience as smooth as possible-but still, I wasn't prepared for the emotional part. I want to keep on doing solo overnighters these next months to, in the future, feel comfortable going on a longer trip by myself. It's not necessary but I somehow feel it's a good thing to keep doing!

Beautiful scenary, top equipment - thank you for showing us this wonderful trip

We are in Colorado, USA, and love bikepacking! Your videography and story were great! Thank you for sharing.

@BelleToscan

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! You live in bikepacking paradise from what I’ve heard!

@mtbdirtcamping

9 ай бұрын

@BelleToscan yes, we love it here. I hope you can make it to this area sometime!

@PedalsNPetals

5 ай бұрын

Colorado here too 🎉

Great photo work. Yes people have worries, anticipation, anxiety turn that into Adventurous (Im Adventurous) and look forward to the journey, Like You Did! Great Job! Safe Travels and be carful.

Some really honest and insightful thoughts on solo bike packing, thank you

Soooo good! Thank you for sharing.

Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your first solo overnighter.

Thanks for such a beautiful, thoughtful and calming documentary. I enjoyed hearing your personal perspective along the way. I too enjoy riding at my own pace when solo riding (much slower!) - its been a while, time to think about doing a solo trip!

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

I hope you get to go on a little overnighter soon! I'll try not to get too comfortable again and keep going out on short trips on my own. =)

Nicely done! Enjoyed your relaxed style and beautiful scenery.

Qué grande, Belén! Buenísimas las tomas y la historia. Gracias por compartir!

Beautifully-told and powerful. I have been struggling with this exact same hurdle; I have been trying to muster up the courage to bike pack + camp outside alone as a woman. Seeing you get outside and do the scary thing is very empowering to watch and is giving me such a confidence boost! ❣Thank you for daring, creating, and sharing.

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing. Honestly, the best is to just start small and somewhere you already know. By knowing the area, as well as your way out, you'll probably feel more confident! Hope you find the courage to try out on your own sometime soon. I've got to do the same again (but here in Spain!).

You are truly an inspiration bella.keep going 💯

Awesome! Well done from one T1D to another!

Great 1st lone trip, you can never be too careful. I look forward watching your chanel

I enjoyed watching your video so much! I am looking forward to a solo trip as well and I am so scared of sleeping alone in the nature. I think it’s probably not necessary, but I can’t come over it. I hope I can wake up like you in the morning and everything’s just fine. I have a lot of respect how you handelt the situation with the guy on the horse, I don’t know if I could do this so well. Thanks for sharing, I loved watching you having your first overnighter. And the way you filmed it was awesome, like we were with you! Really loved it!☺️

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

What bothered me most was being "freaked" by everything cause it was shocking to me as I NEVER felt that before when traveling alongside my partner. I guess that when you are solo you just have to be extra careful with everything but I also imagine that this feeling softens the longer you go for and eventually, get used to traveling alone. The first nights will be scary for you, most probably, but I have a hunch you'll get the hang of it fast. Thank you for the compliments on the filming! I really enjoyed testing if I'd be capable of recording everything alone. =)

@sasakontour

10 ай бұрын

@@BelleToscan yeah, i imagine laying in my shelter in Denmark and just being hyper sensitive to all the different noises and can’t sleep at all. But that’s an experience as well 😄 and YES you’re absolutely capable of filming yourself, would be happy to do this half as good as you did 😅 looking forward to see more videos of you.

Spectacular views.

Absolutely incredible looking scenery. Brilliantly shot. Respect.

Very good story, nice perspectives and very well spoken.

My son is T1D. This is so great. Being a woman, and T1D, you have more to deal with in some ways. Your heightened awareness is no small thing. Way to go!

@BelleToscan

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope your son is managing with his T1D. I've had it since I'm a child so it's just part of my day-to-day life. I've fully normalized it. =)

Wonderful video. dont stop!

What a lovely film!

Beautiful Ladscape!!! 😍😍

Woooow this is just amazing, editing, cuts, music … everything on Point. Your voice and story telling … so calm. This makes the video and the experience of watching this so relaxing. Keep the hard and good work up!! Cheers

Congrats! beautiful images. keep going !

👏¡Excelente video, Belén! Muchas gracias por compartir esta nueva experiencia. Sin duda una inspiración para toda persona que tiene las ganas de salir en solitario, pero le falta ese pequeño empujón para tomar la decisión y salir. 🏕

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

¡Muchas gracias, chicos! Siempre pasa lo mismo, y es que lo más duro es tomar la decisión de hacerlo. Una vez ya estás fuera, ¡todo rueda! Un abrazo muy grande. =)

One of the most beautiful YT videos hand down! I know what getting all the footage yourself meant - lots of back and forth pedaling and walking! Congrats on your solo trip. Job well done. 👏

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Totally! I kind of did the whole trip twice with the back-and-forth runs. Also setting up the tripod for photos! I wouldn't do this for every trip or I'd never move forward but I did enjoy the experience. =)

Beautiful! Felt original and honest. Good luck with everything ahead! 👏🏾

What a wonderful video! Bravo!!!☀

Lovely story, well told.

Great video, thanks

so happy for you, well done.

Omg…I loved everything about this. Please don’t make us wait too long for another adventure video. Thanks for sharing 👍

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! Already planning the next story but it'll still take a little while. Hope you can wait! It'll be worth it, I think. =)

genial! por más viajes en bicicleta y por más historias

Beautiful! Well made video.

Inspirational, thank you

@TubeAddict999

5 ай бұрын

You've started me off on booking my first bikepacking adventure! I've got a location and transport sorted so far. Thank you! 😊👌🏽

Great job 👏

Very well filmed video. Thank you for sharing!! Amazing landscapes!

This anxiety you feel is completely normal I think. I have the same feelings as a fit male, it's just the idea of being alone out there that is uncomfortable but you get used to it. I used to feel anxious riding alone but now I've come to not like riding with anyone anymore :D

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

You are so right! I think the pressure comes from: Am I able to get myself out of a problem? I think this is partly why I didn't want to cook on my first experience, cause I had never done it before! Next time I'll give it a go. I still rather cycle with my partner cause we've reached this level of understanding and our rhythms are now very much in tune but I must agree that this solo experience is quite charming!

Great and fun little trip! 😃 I hope you had fun and it's good to see you were safe all along, that's the most important for all solo travellers, not just women. Cheers from Croatia!

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

You are totally right! I think the thought of being alone and knowing you only have yourself to get out of a challenge/issue is quite daring for anyone! Croatia sounds like an amazing place to ride by bike!

Great video and well done for going it alone! Look forward to many more 😁

Wow girl, you made a super relaxed Little video, your calming voice, relaxed Music, and nice video shots and story, it was like I was there my self, lol, greetzzz from The Netherlands✌.

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Ohhh! I mean... It was a full 24 hours alone with my tripod, so you all kind of were there with me too! Thanks for the kind words!

Love This Video!!! Thank you

Hello Belle, very nice video! Thank you :)!

Brilliantly shared Belle. Really enjoyed it. Well done to you and thanks for sharing. I too worry about safety when camping alone. Think it’s normal for everyone. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I guess that the more you do it, the easier it gets. I'll try to go on another one this winter! I've never camped close to snow so it'll be interesting to try!

Really enjoyed this story. Thank you. C

Wonderful videography. Inspiring & insightful commentary.

Superb! Good going!

Well done story!! For years I traveled with my boyfriend and he took care of a lot of things. After we broke up I stopped traveling for awhile and realized how much I missed it. Yes, it was scary at first being alone but you learn to be aware all while enjoying the trip. You nailed it perfectly that you miss the free flow of conversation with another but also enjoy the ability to do what you want when you want.

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

So cool to read that you went out again on your own! And I find it so fascinating how within many men/woman couples, it's the guys that end up cooking outside! I hope to try cooking myself on the next one. It's the follow-up challenge! Thanks for sharing your story!

Beautifully filmed and narrated. So glad that you did this solo trip, and want to do more. I hope that you will comment on how it alters your travel with Tristan as you discover the changes. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

I'll definitely keep on experimenting and sharing about the differences/similitudes. Ultimately, I'd love to do a couple week-long trip on my own! Let's see!

It's so great to have the mountains right outside your window... Thank you for video.

@BelleToscan

9 ай бұрын

Our friend has a GOLDEN apartment. It’s all about the view at her place. Loved being able to stay there for a while.

@PedalsNPetals

5 ай бұрын

I'm lucky also here in U S

I am a physician and used to volunteer at diabetes camps. GOODONYA keep it up. Great work

Nice work! A great trip and documentary execution.

An awesome documentary for a 1st overnighter. Chapeau.

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Let's see if I find the courage to go on a second one! =)

My soul is your soul.... Continue being courageous and empowering 💪

Beautiful little mini movie. Nicely done.

Bravo!

Love this ...

Disfruté la historia, las tomas y la edición! Excelente vídeo! Saludos!

Great storytelling, very inspiring!

Well done!

Wonderful story telling skill! Beautiful pictures and nice background music. Really enjoyed watching this video.

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! Choosing the right music is always a task too! Very happy with my subscription to Artlist for this! =)

You go girl! People assume people far away from cities have bad intentions, but it tends to be the total opposite. The further you go into nature, the more people want to give out a helping hand.

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

It feel it's like that too! Most people want visitors to leave their country with good words, so they'll do as much as they can to help out. Let's see how different the experience will be when I ride at home (Spain). =)

Been cycling toruing for 30 years, yet this is the most beautful and engaging documentation of the process, experience and feelings, chapeau !

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! So amazing you've been pedaling for so long. Hope I can say the same one day!

The best recommended video in ages,great style of filming and story telling,subbed all the way,happy trails!

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! Happy trails to you too!

Simple ,easy, i liked the video, good morning from.Morocco

Excellent film and very inspirational, I'm also getting ready for my first solo overnight adventure :)

Beautiful video and storytelling, Belén! Thank you for sharing your first solo bike adventure with us, looking forward to seeing where this takes you next :) Also - great choice for a lunch spot, haha!

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Hahaha, you know that lunch spot! Wink Wink.

you are so inspiring 😊

Beautiful video

Beautiful story telling on this! And really hope to see you taking more independent trips. Because traveling solo does come with it's own set of benefits and challenges that can truly be empowering. 😄 This year I've had so many social bikepacking trips (that were lovely and awesome), that when I was embarking on my longer summer trip solo, I really was looking forward for all of it. Riding on my own pace, changing the plans on a whim, stopping where I wanted, struggling and cursing my route choices, going back and forth while looking for a good campsite and being only frustrated at my self, and on and on. 😄 Regarding the safety, I do believe women have it on more overdrive due to the potential danger we men can pose. But what I've discussed and noticed from other discussions, I do also feel like that there's another layer of uncertainty towards camping outside, that may be coming from the lack of experience or lack of having that safe and positive space to be a beginner. To not be ridiculed or insulted or otherwise treated badly. And it can even show up on how women might feel about learning about the bike maintenance, doubting themself if they are even capable to learn it (they totally are!) or other possibilities that may come up. It's a good topic to keep going and something that we men need to really be able to be reflective about.

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I think you totally hit it when touching on the 'lack of experience' topic. It seems, in general, that women are less into the mechanics or technicalities of a bike trip. Perhaps because of the shortage of encouragement towards women getting into these topics, and the lack of knowledge can be scary. It definitely was for me! Which is why I didn't want to do more than a 24 hour trip as a my first time alone on the bike. Remote Kyrgyzstan is not the place to face a first time mechanical or gear issue! I'll definitely try and educate myself a little more on these subjects so that next time, I feel comfortable going on a longer trip on my own, perhaps closer to home. =)

10:31 never seen such a beautiful tooth brushing scene!

@BelleToscan

9 ай бұрын

Hahaha, sunset vibes!

What a beautiful country, I had no idea!

Beautiful film work!

Great film. 😀

Beautiful film. I loved your choice of music.

Excellent video, really enjoyed it

Breathtakingly beautiful and deeply inspirational video Belén!! Thank you for keeping it real by articulating your fears, yet facing them and overcoming them! This kind of video, like the feminine hygene one, dares to go to tough places and we are all the better for it!! I too have concerns for my safety when bikepacking solo, (my family is concerned for me too because I am a senior), but there are benefits, like calibrating the ride to your mood/energy/desire to take photos, facing fears, a sense of accomplishment, self reliance. Thank you too for adding (you did it almost as a side-note) the fact that you did this solo journey as a Type One Diabetic! This is a huge inspiration to others who have similar challenges! I eagerly await any future videos that you produce! Bishkek is so beautiful and you really were able to convey the complexity of that beauty with your stunning photography and editing!

@BelleToscan

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Geoffrey! Indeed, I also thought this video followed, in some way, a similar line as the Hygiene one. It felt very personal for sure. I think that, as solo riders, we understand and respect the reality of the situation and the possible dangers involved when going out alone. This doesn't mean we should be scared, but yes conscious and prepared to defend ourselves. Feel free to share the video with your family members! Maybe they feel better after seeing it and start being a tiiiiiny less concerned from now own. =)

@geoffreyhoney122

10 ай бұрын

@BelleToscan I will do that for sure Belén, and I am going to share it with all my female riding friends, too! Thanks again for producing one of the most authentic, relevant and beautiful videos I've seen in a long time!

Love it ❤

Very Welldone ❤

Amazing country!

I just came across your channel. If this makes you feel better, I am a male, I love cycling but do it mostly on my own. My close friends are not interested in spending a day on a bike and bike groups in my area have different times that makes it difficult for me to ride with them. So I ride solo most of the time. Since I ride mostly gravel, I can go for miles without seeing another human being or a car. So yes, it is on the back of my mind all the time a “what if” scenario. And it goes through a whole array “what if I find wild life, what if I fall and break something, what if I find a nut head, what if my bike completely breaks down…” and so on. So yeah, you are not alone. Just enjoy your time and keep in touch with your love ones; let them know where you are. Carry sat communication if you are out of cel grids.

@BelleToscan

9 ай бұрын

I know how it feels to not have anyone that shares your love for cycling and the outdoors. When I’m back home, I have exactly the same feeling and mom of my friends are into that. But hey, it’s awesome that you keep going out and doing what you like on your own! I hope to do the same now that I’m back home. Thanks for sharing!

Astonishing. Very impressive video. The story, camerawork, monologue, and the view are really amazing. Almost cried several times throughout the video. One of the best videos I’ve seen on KZread. Keep up the great work!

@BelleToscan

9 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for your supportive comment. I'm so happy you can relate to it so deeply. I'll try an go on a winter version in the coming months! Super scared of it too. =)

@user-nq5qw9yl6f

9 ай бұрын

Excited to see your upcoming journey and I'm sure you will overcome your fear :D