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I wish Kevin and you would just do one more long trip together :)
Its almost as strict as in the USA . In Europe I can shake the hand of a police officer without him pulling a gun first, and stand back, being shouted at , etc. In Europe there is real freedom so dont judge
What happened to the dog in Ukraine? (just watched it). You are obviously a kind decent man.
Hai darren, how are you? Loves from India. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🙂👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️
Had a similar experience in Kyiv a few weeks ago when taking a picture of the Dnipro River from a bridge. A person in camouflage stopped me and walked me back across the bridge where another uniformed person also with an AK-74 took my phone and deleted some pictures. The first one Google translated a sign in Ukrainian saying "photo fenced."
I love your videos. Thanks!
Glad you like them!
Always enjoy your video's. Just one question, how's Kevin doing in Australia?
What was the temperature? Everyone is bundled up.
Enjoyed your story.
Glad you enjoyed it!
When I was visiting my daughter in Spain, she warned me on a couple of occasions that it was illegal to take photos of the police in Spain.
I thought you were on a trek in Alaska and some guy in a truck told you you couldn't film his private property., but that may've been some other bike trekker.
I also remember that story, I think it was by him - it was way out in the bush, as it were.
you should come to Indonesia, you can make a video & photos of police & military persons with their smile.....
This was useful to share this. I have had simpler experiences in Europe where I live. Basically they picked on you because they can, its because many countries in Europe have not come out of the historical shadow of dictatorship. Did you know in Germany when cycling on a cycle path next a street you are by law suppose to travel in the same direction as the lane of traffic closest to you. Like you I have had encounter with the police in Spain when taking holiday snaps. I have been shouted at from a public address system for taking a picture of the lady I was with in on a subway platform. Once in Italy I was held up at gun point, automatic guns, by the Carabinieri. I agree is was dark but on late maybe 8 in the evening. It was poo in the pants stuff, by the time I realized there was a whole bunch of them parked in a pull-off from the street I could not turn back and just kept going, they then turned a large search light mounted on one of the cars blinding me and the next several minutes I was in the line of fire walking towards them with my hands way out from my sides. My general advice is ask if you can take a picture before doing so.
The warden threw a party in the county jail The prison band was there, and they began to wail The band was jumpin', and the joint began to swing You should've heard them knocked out jailbirds sing Let's rock Everybody, let's rock Everybody in the whole cell block Was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock
Darren, you have been biking for about 20 years now and you have never had issues with your knees?
I know you are asking Darren, but I too have been riding bike for quite a bit longer. I have only had issues once and that was due to my seat height and the degrees of float absent from my pedals. I got patella-femoral syndrome which lasted for months. Once I fixed my bicycle set up and took a break from biking it finally, slowly, went away. It is better to have a good cadence rather than “grind” gears.
Oh! Comments allowed. I don't know about Spain but you can not photograph ANYONE in France in public or not without their permission. Maybe that has changed. Pretty hard to enforce. And very tourist-UNfriendly. I live in Vancouver and once a tourist or 'newcomer' (not from France) accosted ME for taking street photos. I was, but not of her. I tried to explain to her Canadian law to no avail.
The 2014 Ley de Seguridad Ciudadana - translates roughly to Public Security Law, but it’s been more commonly referred to as la Ley Mordaza, or the Gag Law. This criminalised showing insufficient respect to a police officer, protesting in public, and not having identification on you. Notably, it also outlaws the filming of police. Offenses are punishable by a fine, as high as €30,000 in the case of filming the police and up to €600,000 for offenses like protesting near utilities, transportation hubs, nuclear power plants or similar facilities. Smart move deleting that film!
You mean La Ramblas... Watch out, many pickpockets and bag and jewelry snatches!!
Do you have anymore tours planned ?
I just completed 20 days of bike touring in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. I'm working to edit the videos now. Coming soon!!!
La Rambla. You should remember that name ;-)
thx. long time dont see
Not your lucky day in Spain, safe ride bro
Yup in spain they cant be filmed, you know for a better police safespace 🙄
I just watched that fascinating interview you had with that 18-year-old who was cycling across country from Minnesota. That was one of the best interviews I've ever seen with a cyclist. I was disappointed that comments were turned off there. That young fellow was so mature and had such an incredibly good attitude towards life his fellow man and his experience on a bike... I was just immensely impressed! 👍👍
This poor video needs a comment. So, I will leave this one: Hey, guess what? I am planning a fall bike tour!
In another video you commented about how your mother worries about you out on the road. I have an adult son who travels for business and he knows I'm a worrier too. So he lets me track him on Google maps so I can "stalk" him and not worry so much. I let my husband track me too, so he can see my location in case anything happens to me on one of my long bike rides.
Very cool that your buddy Rob from Canada was able to join you for this overnighter! 👍
You can take a boat to the US??? Need to investigate that! I would love to be able to visit my uncle in Colorado but I don't fly.
Great to see you backj!
Looks like a nice trip, love your videos..I might have to join you some day
I was missing your videos but thanks for this one. One day I definitely want to ride my Bicycle in US and I hope I can meet you, maybe exactly on this Bikes & Burritos, who knows? But, anyway, Thanks Darren and God Bless you.
Missed your videos. Please keep them coming.
Very cool, Darren, and I see that your buddy Rob managed to attend this B&B overnighter as well! Must've been cool to ride together again!
I wish I lived closer it would be great to meet you
Good to see a video from you! It seemed like it had been awhile since a video showed up in my feed. Glad to see you're doing well!
I was thinking of doing a 6 month bike tour but hearing people getting cancers most likely from prolonged cycling colon and testicular cancer particularly in men has got me rethinking what is your experience on this subject.
Great video and especially enjoyable to hear about the other trips that people have planned this year.
Where are all the ladies? 😉
hello Darren, nice to see you again, you got a tour planned? great stuff
Nice little video Darren. Nice people and strangely (really?) - a lot of similarities among them all. I.e. I also am aiming at the Camino this year, and also in September!
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As one of the participants in this video (blue and yellow jacket), I can tell you that this is a great intro or refresher for cycle touring - and a great introduction to Park City. Darren does a terrific job pulling this together and I’d recommend it to anyone.
Not sure why this video popped up in my feed, but I enjoyed it. Looks like a great time! Sounds like someone made a wrong turn though. Narrator said they were going to Echo State Park, but the group ended up at East Canyon State Park! At least the food made it to the right spot.
Good to see you back!
Good to see a new video! I enjoy your adventures, look forward to more. Happy pedaling 🚴♂️
Any mountain lions lately? Lmao!!!!!
Alright! Glad to see you're doing well, mate!
Glad you are back