ICELAND BY BIKE - A Short Movie by Bicycle Touring Pro

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Learn to conduct your own bicycle touring adventures... in Iceland or anywhere else in the world: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/course/?ap_id=youtube ICELAND BIKE TOUR: by the Bicycle Touring Pro In the summer of 2012, I traveled to Iceland with my friend and ex-college Roommate, Brandon Roesler. Brandon and I sat next to each other in a Freshman English class, became roommates the following semester, and stayed close friends throughout our college education. More than a decade after our first meeting, Brandon called me up and said he was ready to join me on a bike tour in Iceland. I’d like to say that cycling in Iceland with Brandon was a totally positive experience… but the truth is, it was a fairly challenging time. Brandon hurt his knee during the first day on the bike, my face swelled up on several occasions, and it was cold, windy and miserable for a great deal of the ride. But we pressed on and we survived. We spent 25 days cycling around the country and I was impressed by Brandon’s abilities. He was strong, despite the obstacles we encountered, and he was constantly making me laugh. Looking back on the experience now, I’m not sure if Brandon enjoyed his time in Iceland. I know that for me at least, it was kind of miserable at times, and that we got on each others nerves. But I think that when I look back on the experience now, the cold and wind and pain has disappeared from my memory, and all that remains is a bike ride with a friend in a beautiful, isolated, and stunning land. Learn more about bicycle touring in Iceland by visiting this page: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?s=Iceland MY SOCIAL NETWORKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bicycletouring Twitter: https://twitter.com/bicycletouring Instagram: http://instagram.com/bicycletouringpro Google+: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/google-plus ADDITIONAL LINKS & RESOURCES Bicycle Touring Pro (official website): http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/?ap_id=youtube The Bicycle Touring Blueprint (a book that teaches you how to conduct your own bicycle touring adventures all around the world): http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/course/?ap_id=youtube The Essential Guide to Touring Bicycles: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/touring-bicycles-buyers-guide/?ap_id=youtube Free $25 Travel Credit with AirBNB: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/airbnb GoBicycleTouring (700+ guided bike tours all around the world): http://www.gobicycletouring.com Bicycle Touring Pro's Free Bike Tour Starter Guide: http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/freecourse/

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Wow! I went from Madrid to Lisbon this fall. Scandinavia is the next destination:))

0:42 Mindblowing, love those rock formations!

I ride year round including winter in Michigan. I know it might be a bit hard to pack but the best thing I ever bought for winter riding was paintball mask. I couldn't find a regular face mask that wouldn't fog my sunglasses. With the paintball masks I've used this has never been an issue. Plus a lot of those regular face masks make it hard to breath. I used one for a mile and it felt like my lungs were going to burst out of my chest. Never had that happen with the paintball mask. I have to cover the vents when it get really cold but there is plenty of room for the air to circulate between the mask and the face. The only down side is they need to be modified by cutting some of the plastic off the sides in order to fit under a cycling helmet. But it's a small price to pay.

What time of year was your tour of Iceland? I'm keen to do a trip by bike in Iceland but not sure I can cope with that much cold!

I feel cold just looking at it, reminds me of a bike trip I took up the the north cap top of Norway early 90s during the worst summer in living memory . After I got back I didnt ride a bike again for 6 months there were a few time when I could have just lay down in the snow and gone to sleep!

What caused your face to swell up?

awesome!

5:04 Weed, is that you?!

Beautiful footage. Thanks for posting.

Guys could you put your bike specs on here too in the video description so we know what you used and your thoughts on it.
More about which frame/wheel would you suggest etc for Iceland would be nice to know.

wow and that's in the summer.

how did you go about food?

Great ride. Really inspiring. But i wonder are there car rental services in Iceland ??!!

Great video thanks for sharing! Was planning Iceland myself one day but weather does seem to be a bit of an issue... :)

That wind looked brutal for biking.

Noice

It looks like you toured here in some of the colder weather. You failed to mention the time of year you made your tour. The cold air must have kept you from getting too much footage recorded, with only a less than 8 minute video for the whole trip. The roads, and scenery all looked pretty good, and the camp site looked OK too.

Wow!! This is so amazing.. Looking forward to do this in the future..🚴🏻

Why did your face swell?

Great video…I cycled a week in Norway last year and am going again this year…HOWEVER…I am looking to do a week in Iceland too. Some great footage hear giving a good insight into what to expect.