May van Gent
Member
Hi everyone
Im new on this site. My name is May (From Amsterdam) and I have a dream that never goes far out of my mind and which got to do with cycling a BIG trip. ( still not sure about the route aiming for asia or africa)
My first trip was in mexico in 2003 unprepared I as on the road for 1 month I loved the ride and is still one of the most amazing things i have experienced. Since then i did some small cycling trips in vietnam, from Amsyterdam to Paris and in 2010 during the world cup in Southern africa and Tanzania.
Slowly but surely Im planning a new cycling adventure. This time i would like to make a longer trip.
I wish to start cycling around mid september 2012 and the end destination will find it's own way. The idea is to combine it with filmmaking. These days Im editing over 40 hours a week so Im ready for some real life action again.
I have a view theme's I like to work on but didn't make a final disicion yet. The ideal is to cycle for 2 weeks and then make a reportage with local filmmakers for let's say 3 weeks and then make a serie of 8. I didn't look for funds or sponsors yet but I believe that one's I get a tight plan it can work out fine.
For many people my plan sounds crazy but i believe in it and it can be such a great trip. I think once you know how it is to travel with a bike its a bit addicting
and what is better then combining creating and experiencing with sharing!
Did any one of you made a big trip before and do you have some advice?
Would love to hear some travel tips, trics and stories from others to get me inspired and motivated to really do this.
Im new on this site. My name is May (From Amsterdam) and I have a dream that never goes far out of my mind and which got to do with cycling a BIG trip. ( still not sure about the route aiming for asia or africa)
My first trip was in mexico in 2003 unprepared I as on the road for 1 month I loved the ride and is still one of the most amazing things i have experienced. Since then i did some small cycling trips in vietnam, from Amsyterdam to Paris and in 2010 during the world cup in Southern africa and Tanzania.
Slowly but surely Im planning a new cycling adventure. This time i would like to make a longer trip.
I wish to start cycling around mid september 2012 and the end destination will find it's own way. The idea is to combine it with filmmaking. These days Im editing over 40 hours a week so Im ready for some real life action again.
I have a view theme's I like to work on but didn't make a final disicion yet. The ideal is to cycle for 2 weeks and then make a reportage with local filmmakers for let's say 3 weeks and then make a serie of 8. I didn't look for funds or sponsors yet but I believe that one's I get a tight plan it can work out fine.
For many people my plan sounds crazy but i believe in it and it can be such a great trip. I think once you know how it is to travel with a bike its a bit addicting

Did any one of you made a big trip before and do you have some advice?
Would love to hear some travel tips, trics and stories from others to get me inspired and motivated to really do this.
