57yo F , obese , divorced and started getting on my bike for slow day trips during Covid , am now looking into overnight camping on dedicated campsites beginning with a couple of nights at a time . I prefer to bike alone and living in The Netherlands with Germany and Belgium within 60 km I have plenty of options . Thank you for your videos .

@matztertaler2777

4 ай бұрын

Watch out the german " Dachgeber "( Google it ) a forum for byciclists to het a free overnighter from a place in a garden to errect your tent till a nice bed in a free room. There you can stay save overnight, a good way to bike travel .

Hi everyone! We're no experts, we share information which is mainly based on our personal experiences and opinion. Everyone has a different approach and we ourselves keep on learning every day. Hence, try to view this information as a general guide and try to extract the information that is useful for you. If I missed something, share it in the comments so we can learn from each other! Thanks for watching 🙏

@Bikepacking

Жыл бұрын

I am sure this going be good with even watching it ..i watch later

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 Let us know what you think? All the best, E&M

@davidalderson7761

Жыл бұрын

I would like you to tell more on your satellite tracking usage as so many people carry but never mention it too much. I find mine invaluable and my family have no worries about me being off the beaten track. Their piece of mind as well as my safety from any accidents the tracker has you covered ( not 100% total Safety ) but very close and far better than “off grid”. Being off grid is seriously stupid, unless the person who finds themselves injured is happy not to be rescued and happy to possibly die from their injuries. Off gridders also put rescue teams at risk looking for them.

@Bikepacking

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander keep traveling

@mysurlytrucker7510

Жыл бұрын

Hi guys I think carrying a defence spray by both party's is important, its a none lethal way to get a possibly very dangerous situation under control to at least let you hurriedly pack and run you can leave the person with a bottle of water, but now they will not be so keen to attack again.

There's something fascinating about hiding from heavy rain in a tent

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

We feel that way to!!

Ticks falling from a tree is real situation. Had few occasion where we found ticks in head. Those busters

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

😲 Is it? O no... we never check our hair... but thanks for letting us know!

Bicycle touring is a serious matter indeed. Thank you so much Maudi for going through the trouble and stress to make this video. You are our tower of power, and wisdom.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Serious but also a whole lot of fun! 😊 Thanks professor Graves!

This is so useful! I am very happy that you are sharing this with everyone! Good job!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ambient Walking! That is great to hear 😊 Best wishes, E&M

Jullie zijn helden. 👌🏻👌🏻 dank voor alle mooie tips en tops.

Maudi, you're very professional in your videos. Thank you!

Really great video guys! Fear is the barrier to that first overseas tour🙂

Thank you! Fantastic video! So helpful!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

You too Wendy 😊 Best wishes, E&M

Thank you, for this amazing and extensive bank of helpful information. So Interesting and enjoyable to watch, as usual. Thanks!

Still going strong Maudi. Lovely! Love the archived footage .

Great video, thanks!

Thanks, Maudi, for putting some "dangers" into perspective, based upon your experience. I enjoy watching your and Eric's videos and the places you travel, - and appreciate that you don't "glam" it up, but are very realistic. Keep riding!

Thank you Maudi! Super valuable information!

Thank you You have great adventures, and I love that you tell your stories.

What an encyclopedia of useful information! I've been following your adventures for at least a few years (4 I think) and this is such an excellent summary of what to do / expect !

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏 Glad you're still enjoying the video's 😊

Thank you, Maudi, for all your tips.

@WheelstoWander

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

Top notch presentation, thank you.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

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Thank you for all of the wonderful videos you and Erik have made. You both are role models for effective and fun bicycling.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment grandbobby! 🙏

This was outstanding and well produced. The presentation was spot on and articulated very well. Thank you and take care, Al

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Al 😊

This is very useful information and as a bicycle tourist I never stop learning. This has pointed out some very useful tips I need to follow. Thank you Maudi for putting this video together. It will be well worth it as it will help to keep people healthy and safe. ❤

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Beverley, like you said... we also never stop learning, glad you found it useful 😊

Regarding the every day wallet with local cash I also keep a couple of inactive dead credit cards in there. If a thief looks inside he may think he's got everything & just grab it & go. Thanks for these tips. Have greatly enjoyed following your adventures.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

That's a very useful tip, good one! 🙏

Another gem from the road, thanks for your work guys.First I've seen on this topic :)

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Keef! 😊

100 % retention you covered every angle thank you for this video. We like to look ahead to know how much supplies we will need before we run out typically about 3 days worth of supplys/food

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

That's a good one, we do that too! (and we always take too much 😋)

Thank you. I’m heading off soon on my own “round the world” bike tour. Your videos have been a constant source of information and inspiration. Again thank you!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

A little late... Wishing you a wonderful journey Peter! Thanks & Tailwinds 🍀

Thank you, very helpful video! Have a nice adventure!🙂

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

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All of your advice and suggestions are spot on and speak volumes of your real experiences around the world. Strongly agree with your comments regarding what others may warn you about traveling in other countries/places. Only if the person telling you how "terrible and dangerous" a country is, has actually traveled there themselves, will I really heed their advice. Most of the time it is hearsay passed along or rumors. I truly appreciate people sharing "info", showing kindness and concern about my safety, but always consider the source of information and how it is supported. Keep doing the wonderful things you and Eric do! 👍👍🙂🙂

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

A great way of putting it, information is often passed along from person to person.. Like you said, it's good to appreciate the concern but at the same time consider the source by looking at the way the news is transfered through body language, choice of words etc...

Great advice Thanks

Thank you for making this very interesting, eye opener video... Sorry about your grandma... Can't wait to see you next video...👍😊❤👊

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kayla 💚

Great job, I loved your points

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher 😊 All the Best, E&M

Thanks information 👍👍👍👍👍

Great tips.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

A bit late but thanks Edward 😊 All the Best, E&M

It is very important subject. 😊

Very informative 👍

Lots of great advice there Maudi👍I ride a motorbike and a bicycle and riding defensively is very important, never trust anybody to follow the rules and always expect the unexpected is my advice!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Yep, The best way to minimise risk! 👌

Really Great video and an important recap Maudi useful as im about to set out on an extended trip Thanks !

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful! Enjoy 🍀☀️

Great video like always. You both are amongst my favourite people on internet.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Maninderjit 💚

Thanks for yours safety guidelines🤝

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eragon 😊 All the Best, E&M

Amazing video as usual. Thanks for sharing all those info. A suggestion to treat ticks. One of the safest way to remove a tick is pretty simple and effective: use a small amount of cotton, a cotton wad or so. Put on it a drop of liquid soap or rub the cotton on dump solid soap. Then rub softly with a circle movement on the tick. It will "lose contact" with the skin without the risk of break it or killing it which to avoid when into the skin. I live in the Alps and unfortunately ticks are very common here. Frequent inspection is mandatory when travelling into the wild as you perfectly mentioned.

Fantastic Tips Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ 😊

@weedhopp

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Safe Travels E and M

Thank you for this. Stay safe enjoy riding and share your experiences 😊

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

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Very informative and beneficial for all tourists.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rahimullah 🙏

Top video. One of the better ones about this subject.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

😊🙏

Danke well Maudi and Erik. Yours are the best clips on YT. Come to New Zealand some day.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much David 😊 We would love too... All the Best, E&M

Thank you very much for the very valuable tips for cyclists! God bless you on the road in your adventures!

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reaction Олег Тройно! Wishing you all the best, E&M

Thank you. I'll keep an eye on most of your points. Iwish you guys the best on your endevours.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

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Great video all the way from South Africa

@WheelstoWander

24 күн бұрын

Thanks Andile 😊 All the Best, E&M

Thank you for your efforts and experience. 🙂👍🏻

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

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E X C E L E N T ! ! ! Thank you so much for these tips!

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️😊

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

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Great job 👏🏻

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anson 😊 All the Best, E&M

There are so many places here in the Netherlands I did not yet see, I can go on with my bicycle tours here 'in my own country' for many years. Of course things can happen anywhere. The weather can be a problem sometimes, especially because it's unpredictable. And just don't do 'wild camping'! As a member of NTKC and Natuurkampeerterreinen I can camp in wonderful natural sites throughout the country, legally and with bathroom facilities.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, the Netherlands is a fantastic country for bicycle touring and our legal 'nature campings' are fantastic places to camp while still having the feeling of wild camping 🌲

I found a couple strong blasts from a sports whistle will pause most dogs, which also alerts nearby people (usually the dog owners).

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Good one! 👌

@electricityofmind6300

Жыл бұрын

do not rely on dog owners, their dogs are "innocent"

Thank you for your valuable information watching from northeastern India

Very very Hard working Bicycle Travel God bless you Medam

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too KRISHNA TECH 🙏🏼 Best wishes, E&M

Thank you, great video. ❤❤

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

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hello thank you for your tip specially newbie cycling tour ride safe always godbless🙏♥️💪

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

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I enjoy your channel and appreciate your tips. I think I might do a bike tour one day, but would only camp in authorized areas such as national parks (where it is permitted), campgrounds and other areas where permission is granted. I think stealth camping in or near inhabited places or along roadways is not for beginners and generally not advisable outside your own country where you don't know what is private and public land, or whether the area is safe. For me it is just not worth the risk, and also because I do not want to be seen by the local population as an intruder. That being said, I did enjoy your many videos of you accepting invitations to camp in people's back yard and then showing them in your videos. I think this is a very important cultural exchange that contributes greatly to your content.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the interesting additions, great points. Yes finding good stealthcamping locations is a skill and something you get better at when you do it more often... We try to avoid private or agricultural land but when we have no other option and get discovered, we ask & explain the situation which people appreciate and often they will then let you stay. Still, we don't like someone knowing about it so we try to avoid camping in densely populated area's and we might also choose to pay for a camping or another legal place to stay at.

amazing safety package in compressed fail from advanced cyclist like you two ☀ , thank you Maudi for professional narration ❤ last year I did first trip from Uk to Lt, difficult part to me is editing the video

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Vincent! Yes video editing is quite a learning process... Especially storytelling is an art 😊

Mooi overzicht!

Absolutely fantastic video as always! I'm still going through all your videos and they are incredible ❤️ what was that !! Just after the sign for mines you were in the dark and there was a flash and you looked terrified 😲 what episode was that !!! ? Thanks again both for you amazing content 🤗 love From Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot James! It was in Croatia where we had one of the most crazy days we can remember with a big thunderstorm, a bear sighting and landmines throughout the forest where we rode. One of those days... Ah Wales, we love Wales!! 💚

WoW that was well organized and informative video. You said a whole book full of information in 27 minutes. You hit the nail square on the head. One bit of clothing advice to those wanting to have a nomadic adventure of biking, hiking, canoeing as well as motorized is wear wool. Wool is a natural fiber from a mammal and has a thermal range of about 15 F degrees (9.4 C) They keep cool on a hot day and warm on a cold day. Wool retains 80% of its thermal insulation value even when wet. Synthetic fabrics have no range.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! Good onr, you're right! I didn't touch on it because I really don't like it, even a mix is to prickly for me 😋 But it's definitely good for regulating body temperature and even the prevention of smell...

@Longtack55

Жыл бұрын

Wool doesn't cool you on a hot day if you're cycling. Wear a loose cotton shirt and the sweat will evaporate before wicking and evaporation as wool does. That worked in Pakistan.

You’re both stars 🌟

Thanks

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John 🙏🏼

Hello Maudi, I really liked this video. Why. Often the atmosphere on KZread bike travel videos is a bit heavily focused on the beautiful, easy. Kind of consumption. This video is different. It's more serious and very private. That moved me, thank you. And it also shows other aspects of such a journey. (I myself only know cycling tours in Europe). It was very nice to see what's going through your mind and what's happening outside of the beautiful landscapes. Thank you very much for your openness. There may be more serious issues more often. Greetings Bernhard

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bernhard, yes I can imagine it gives a bit of an insight into our way of thinking about and approaching certain situations. Luckily 99% of the time the experiences are positive, it's just good to be aware 😊

Excellent video content! I especially enjoy seeing a man and a woman working cooperatively together. It's a sight to behold. Wish we could clone you guys so we could take you along on our cycling tours :-)

@WheelstoWander

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment 😊 Best wishes, E&M

Well done ! I'd rather watch you guys in Iceland of course but this was excellent.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Haha, understand! Glad you liked it though. We're in Morocco as we speak, a good antidote to the cold we experienced in Iceland ☀️

Yes, ticks do indeed drop from overhead vegetation… it has happened to me twice…. Same tree (low hanging), two different days. The second time, I felt the tick drop onto my cheek and immediately confirmed what it was.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

I can't argue with that 😉 It is a very energy consuming strategy for such a small animal. I wonder if they could have gotten up there by hitchhiking on another animal like a bird or squirrel.

Thanks Maudi for this good video!! I really appreciate your efforts to put all this comprehensive infos together! From my experiences I can just confirm all your informations and advices, well done!! … by the way…., I saw some time ago, that you met Michael and Joanna, a Canadian couple in Marocco! What a small world it is!!! Cheers from Berlin ! Christian

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏 And... Yes!! Wonderful people... We spent some time together in Marrakech! How do you know them 😊

@cudeepblue

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander We met in Greece beginning 2019 , when I was on my way back to Berlin after a 2-year+ Eurasia cycling tour. We cycled together for some days, and they visited me later in Berlin. And yes, wonderful poeple, and very inspiring!!

Looking forwards to your getting back on the road :-)

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Cycling in Morocco as we speak 😉 All the best, E&M

@josephfredbill

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander love it

Thank you very much Maudi for this video do not forget to say hello to Eric i wish all the best to both of you from your fan of north africa

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Slimane! Eric says hello 👋

hello. i am very happy that you are good

@WheelstoWander

11 ай бұрын

😊

I love your content! Any plans to finish your Spain tour? Also, if you ever get to Arnhem NL, definitely stop by the Mountain Bike Museum... It is truly amazing what Jeroen has put together.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 Yes we do, Spain was so much fun. But for this year we have something else planned... Ps. thanks for the great tip!

thx for this vid 😎😎 to me the animals section was the most important ngl, i didnt rly think of these small things such as diseases, ticks and insects. i was actually on the lookout for a vid which explains how a bike is built up but, which u also mentioned in the vid 😂def a good idea to put ur own bike together tho. again, thx for creating this 😎peace yo, stay chillin

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, it seems like you are planning for an adventure?! 😉 Glad it was useful...

@ThaMentalGod2003

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander def not in the near future cuz yea, school 💀(im 19 btw) but yo, sometime 😎def bruh, def. i had a teacher once who cycled for thousands of kms in his life, always was interesting talking to him abt it 😎unfortunately im not in that school anymore cuz i kinda fucked up with the grades 😂(and i would love to go on and tell why school, having a job and the whole system is fucked, but i better chill out before this becomes a book 💀) peace bruh 😎stay safe on ur travels, dont get robbed or fucked up in any way. also dont fall asleep in taxis LOL 😂that teacher got his shit stolen that way (including the passport) 💀anyway, peace peace, stay chillin, stay positive 😎stay questionin (holy shit this comment became way too long 😂)

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

No probs, love this comment. 👌 All the best!

@ThaMentalGod2003

Жыл бұрын

@@WheelstoWander u too, u too 😎 peace

And dealing with any bereavements that may occur at home while away.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

I'am not really sure what that means or how I should read the word bereavement 😅

That was hugely interesting and useful. I would like to hear about more techniques for dealing with aggressive dogs though. I met a really big one on my cycle today that nearly knocked me off the bike. I was going uphill so I couldn't 'outrun' him and I can very close to getting bitten, I think.

@ragbag46

Жыл бұрын

I only cycle locally in Thailand where dog ownership is very fluid, basically they stay with whoever feeds them, but many just roam. The ones that stay in one location are the worse as they like to defend their territory. I carry a small ex washing up bottle in a cup on my handle bars filled with white vinegar. I find it very successful, even if attacked by a pack, I cycle towards the leader and try and hit him on the head or eyes even the body is ok, they are usually surprised and back off, also one good thing they remember me. The vinegar is very cheap and lasts for ages, but I must admit if they catch me going up a hill it is difficult, I have had some close calls but so far it has worked.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

We've heard of people carrying sticks in places with a lot of dogs, spraying with a water bottle might help, we heard of people using air horns, high tone dog whistles, dazers... Eric often tries to 'outrun' them or even cycles straighly at them, it sometimes works ...

@ragbag46

Жыл бұрын

Sticks work well but how do you manage on a bike when peddling along. Even in our small Thai village I often see elderly villagers walking along with a stick, not a walking stick, just by raising your arm in a threatening manner is sufficient to make a dog back off, they understand a stick hurts, I suspect they grew up as puppies getting a whack on the backside now and again if getting out of line.

Thank you young lady 👍 Very interesting video 👍 I love it when you do school teacher stuff 👍 I take it Eric is still crying about his little cut on his finger 😢 Maybe you should give him some more chocolate 🍫 🤔🤔🤔. Great video see you both soon on the next one 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! Yes we definitely make sure we are always fully supplied, chocolate wise 🍫

Thank you for this! Sensible stuff, especially as many watch KZread videos and think I can do this, too. While no KZreadr says "don't try this at home" "nor don't do it at all", it's important that people know their limits.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

We feel it was important to make this video and give a more complete picture of what goes into making a bicycle tour. Thanks & All the best, E&M

I really liked your way of talking about potential risks coming from humans - rather than a black and white perspective, different things can be true at the same time and you made that very clear. also had the experience that people warn me about the neighbouring countries (or minorities in their own..) with very serious faces without ever having been there, mostly when these countries were at war with each other at some point. mostly this seems to be based on negative portrayals in tabloid media or by conservative and right wing politicians rather than personal experience.. about the dogs: in romania, i was given the advice to neither stop nor try to escape the street dogs, but rather keep a steady pace thats a bit faster than walking. for me it worked well, because i didnt panick as much and the dogs seemed to get less activated than when i tried to go really fast.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Good one about the dogs, I'll try that out the next time! Glad you appreciate the nuance. Yes often the stories come from past events, sensationalised media, and just a general fear of 'the others'...

super

perfect 👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

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U guys are our fav bicycle touring channel. At least one of u must have done some professional filmagraphy. How much weight are u carrying on each bike (including foods, water & cold weather gears) when topped off? We bike commute, not tour. With trailer. Curious to know what weight u r pulling.

What is a good chain lube (oil) ? I've heard some cyclist's say vaseline... would you know? What do you use? Thank you in advance.

I wish more tents would be available in dark forest green. It's great for stealth (in most areas I go at least). Plus I like being inside a tent with that color. .. Do you know any good ways of dyeing nylon and polyester? Or any other approaches to changing the color of a tent or fly?

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Yes we love it too and ot's barely noticeable once it's set up in a green area... Unfortunately we have no idea how to dye tent fabric 🤔

hi, i have been watching all of ur videos, just to ask. why you did not use disc brakesets for ur touring bikes? does ur hands hurt while braking? as we know rim brakes are less powerffull than disc brake counterparts.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

No particular reason, we would like to try it but both our bikes got rim brakes when we bought them 🙂 Untill now no complaints!

Soooo... When are you guys coming to tour in the U.S.? We would love to have you! ❤

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks! 😊 Yes, last best!? We are bound to come over one day...

On the upside of travel as a pair then I would hope two people going off a cliff and getting seriously injured and unable to get help is very small. For lone travel though Get a satellite tracker. Either way having a tracker the second it’s needed is a bonus, not having one it soon realises that there is a serious danger of a becoming a statistic. However small that is.

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Yes especially in remote places! We haven't tried it ourselves but it's a great option for solo travellers...

Is a bike Trailer worth using in long term tours many months? I save money for a many many yrs to ride with my bike trough the world maybe in 1 2 yrs of saving, so i can buy Equipment i already have some things they are cheap but they work for short camping trips i save for high quality equipment i have a 120 euro Trailer a 80 euro tent 60 euro sleeping bag a cheap sleep pad. Grand canyon cardova tent sleeping bag grönland explorer sleeping bag. a hard trail mountainbike=axxes debris 2022

How tall is Maudi?

3:31 - Is that the Pedros Road Rage Chainlube? This is the very WORST chain lubricant that I have ever used. I know the reason for the name; it describes the emotional state that using it leaves in the bicycle rider

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

We used Pedros Ice Wax! Pretty good but not exceptional.

Hey Maudi, all those dark spots in Erick's body, are ticks or they are freckles??😂😂😂🐞🐜

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Haha, yes freckles... Luckily 😳

Comfirm that tics fall from tree s, 100 procent, live 20 year outdoors lots of In the tent...

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen them falling?

Ticks are the worst threat to wild camping cycle tourers! Look for signs of deer and other animals if you see a nice clear spot under the trees for your tent chances are deer have slept there too 😂

@WheelstoWander

Жыл бұрын

Yes, threat and dread... 😑 They can't help it, but they're a big nuisance!