Over the course of 38 days last summer, Bernardo Bacalhau took on an ambitious first solo bikepacking trip from England to Portugal, soaking in the simple life and meeting fellow travelers as he crossed Europe by bicycle. Find the 30-minute video documenting his journey and a handful of photos here…
Photos and video by Bernardo Bacalhau
Last summer, Portuguese video creator Bernardo Bacalhau was curious to try bikepacking, and his first trip took him on a 2,800-kilometer (1,740-mile) journey from England to Portugal. He convinced the team at Marin Bikes to set him up with a bike for the trip, and after a quick test ride, he spent the next 38 days riding it home from their UK warehouse. Making his way across France, Spain, and Portugal, he encountered some of Europe’s many natural and cultural wonders, made several meaningful connections with other riders, and experienced the unique joy of living off the bike. Bernardo made …