Gravel Bikepacking Across the Netherlands, by Fernwee
Fernwee made this three part video series about a gravel bikepacking trip through the Netherlands with the goal of seeing their grandparents after the Corvid-19 lockdown. The series includes a day-by-day trip documentary with insight into how they packed for the trip. Watch all three episodes here…
With photos courtesy of @botje
Fernwee is a YouTube channel following the Botje Racing Team in the Netherlands. Channel purveyor Martijn recently produced this three part video series documenting their most recent challenge: to cycle from the North to the South of the Netherlands on as much gravel as possible. They ended up with a 460km route. Along the way they passed by each of their grandparents’ homes to see them for the first time since Covid-19 started.
GRAVEL BIKEPACKING Episode 1
CROSSING THE NETHERLANDS IN THREE DAYS
In the first episode, the Fernwee crew declares their challenge, The Botje Racing North South Old People Corona Special, with the goal of cycling through the Netherlands and seeing their grandparents along the way.
GRAVEL BIKEPACKING Episode 2
HOW WE PACK OUR BIKES
On day two of their journey Martijn and friends continue their gravel bikepacking adventure across the Netherlands. In this episode, they walk through the gear they brought along for the trip and talk through how they pack.
GRAVEL BIKEPACKING Episode 3
HOW WE MAKE THE BEST COFFEE ON THE ROAD
On day three of their gravel bikepacking trip through the Netherlands, the three friends start with breakfast in Martijn’s home town and finish up the trip with a train ride back home. On the way they talk through their favorite camp coffee.
For more from Fernwee, be sure to visit the YouTube Channel here. You can also follow along on Instagram @fernwee.cc.
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