Cycling for me is not just a hobby, it's more of a lifestyle
Lets be real here, cycling this far isn't just something you do over a week.. we are talking about months and even years here. It's not about challenging yourself, it is about achieving a certain lifestyle where you feel the most alive and free. In this long period there is no way in hell you can or should predict what is going to happen, you just let it happen and go with it if feels right. I spend a great deal of my life trying to get a good education(and even finished it) and some well paid job, it never really was me, it never really felt right.
So I decided to live the nomadic life and go down to the basics
Living a life where you don't have the same tedious responsibilities that just don't make sense when you think about them. Consuming and buying all kind of beautiful stuff in your beautiful apartment that you now feeling so attached to you can never let go of it. All I wanna feel attached to is my bike and what I can carry in my panniers, no more, no less. I only carry what I think will make my life a bit better on the road but with certain limits to what I allow myself to bring. (Although a mini fridge for some beers could have been something)
Why Africa, is your dream to get chased by a lion?
In case you have no humor whatsoever, yes I was just joking. In fact the real reason I wanna go to Africa is because it is unknown to me AND I hate the cold. Of course this is subject to change, I wonder when I'm down there how much steem I would pay to get a snowball thrown at me.
But Africa is a bit frighting and that's why I think it is perfect. Inside of Europe I am starting to feel a secure and I think it is a good warm up to cycling through countries likes France and Spain to get into the groove again. When I eventually will be hitting Africa it is gonna be a different story of course. Just like on my first bike trip I also thought going through some countries inside of Europe would be scary but when it all came to it i felt completely safe. This is what I hope to discover about Africa as well. I am not a pioneer here by the way, a lot of people have been cycling through Africa so I don't go in completely blind and suicidal. I might be brave but I am not stupid.
I am ready and scared at the same time, does that make sense?
I am not trying to pretend being all cool here. I almost shit my pants just thinking about what challenges might lay ahead. But I am ready to take it on, I will give my bike a few extra goodies on it to give me a good start and look back on my previous trip to see what I could have done better. I am not gonna prepare myself for every single bad scenario that can happen, but I will be preparing myself for WHEN(not if) it happens I will have the right mindset to keep going.
The easy way is always to quit, but I am not even gonna let that be a possibility.
-holm
nice post great rider i love cycling 😉😊
Wow! Such an exciting adventures lies ahead of you. My husband would love to cycle Africa also. It will be an amazing experience, if at times a little scary :) I really understand you on how you feel about the so-called 'normal' life. I feel that way too and look forward to following your trip on here. Best wishes and enjoy every moment! (even the not-so-good ones because they will make great memories)
the not-so-good ones always makes a good story in the end and something you can look back on and smile abit about (usually) ! Your husband sounds as crazy as me, haha:)
Good luck man! I'm planning to ride that kind of distance too.
nice one good luck :)
everybody have good hobbies :)
many many congratulation,,,,,,,,,for your great job.........i really appreciate you .....its a very amazing rider........go ahead........... and win your dream.......i wish all the best.............
Lucky you you are travelling the world :) . I love your posts and i would like to congrats for your courage. Can't wait for your next post. Cheeers from Serbia
Serbia is a wonderful country, thanks a lot! Travelling keeps me alive! :) Cheers mate!
cycling is a hobby for me too, but after seeing your article you gave me more desire with your bike and your vision.
thank you for sharing
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@holm indeed the easiest way is always to quit, but no, we always have our choice to keep on, be free. Keep biking! Keep inspiring us with your adventures.
Well said @rosevillariasa ! We are free if we wish so to be! :) cheers!
Good luck bro, I dunno if your stupid or just plain crazy but good luck to you, your gonna need it!
haha probably a combination of both I could imagine? I will take all the luck I can catch!
Kudos for making such a brave decision and pushing outside your comfort zone. I can't wait to read about your trip and see some awesome pictures!
You are joining me, right? lol. See you around mate!
wow you are chasing the dreams :)
it sounds like your adventure is great. your physical is amazing holm .. i salute you, 25.000 km is not a very close journey. I also have similarities in cycling with you, cycling is a lifestyle. The most important of all is to maintain optimal health. Keep spirit @holm! i am waiting for further news from you ..
Surely our health will stay great with all of this cycling! See keep cycling man! :)
I can honestly say that cycling through Europe seems fine for me. But cycling through Africa. Maybe i have a media infected perception, but i don't think i would be comfortable with it ...
I clearly have a media infected perception as well, otherwise i would not be scared right? How else would i judge that I deem it as risky to go there? I have never been there soo.. But this is exactly what i'm trying to challenge, the fear the media is putting into our heads. They always likes to show the bad stuff in the world:)
Of course! Doing something that makes you scared is called being brave. Man I cannonly wish I could do this too.
Yeah it makes kind of sense when thinking a bit about it I guess! Hope to see you doing some great trips too man!
Cool man..
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