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    Cycling the Swiss Alps Part Two // Lake Lucerne to South Tyrol // World Bicycle Touring Episode 6



    We rode from Lake Lucerne to South Tyrol through the Swiss Alps. The scenery in the Alps seemed to get more and more amazing as we continued through the mountain range. We followed some Swiss cycling routes that put us on pleasant low traffic byways over beautiful mountain passes.

    If you’re interested in more route details, check out our post about the Swiss Alps:

    Bicycle Touring the Swiss Alps

    We’re Andrew and Jenny. We sold all our stuff, built our bicycles, and headed out on an around the world bicycle tour in May of 2021. We started our European tour in Paris, and we’re currently in the Balkans.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollingexistence

    First Episode: https://youtu.be/22LlxlE8EMk

    Bicycle gear list below. We’re running a mix of traditional panniers and bikepacking bags.

    – 2020 Surly Ogres
    – 36h Rohloff Speedhubs
    – 36h Son 28 Dynamo hubs
    – Ryde Andra 40 rims
    – Marathon Mondial 29×2.0 DD tires
    – Avid BB7 brakes, 200mm front, 160mm rear
    – Sinewave Cycles Beacon headlight/USB charger
    – Brooks B17 (Andrew) Terry Butterfly Century (Jenny) saddles
    – Rogue Panda custom frame bags
    – Ortlieb Back Rollers Plus rear panniers
    – Bedrock Bags Hermosa front panniers
    – Tubus racks
    – Planet Bike AL fenders

    Camera Gear:

    – Fuji X-T4
    – Fujinon 16-80 mm f/4
    – Fujinon 23 mm f/2 prime
    – GoPro Hero 8 Black
    – Rode VideoMic Pro

    Music Credits:
    brillion. x Chris Mazuera – Memories
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/qOcBSG2EJ1E
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/bedtimestoriesPT2

    No Spirit x Tonion – Running Out Of Time
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/m_uD8qDiHhI
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/HappyMoments

    No Spirit – Ascending
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/lEQ8uGbIwz4
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/HappyMoments

    No Spirit – From Where We Started
    – Provided by Lofi Records
    – Watch: https://youtu.be/xorzdTlVWaY
    – Download/Stream: https://fanlink.to/HappyMoments

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    3. Sophia T. on

      Absolutely gorgeous, you're producing amazing content! Are you still biking? If so be careful about the black ice that's for sure going to roll in when winter sets!

    11. Vadims Gribs on

      Hey guys, thanx for this video, excited to see Gotthard Pass, been there last summer. You inspire me for another bike tour through Switzerland 🇨🇭

    12. Steve on

      Was it just the perspective or were those cars trying to give you a kiss come down that mountain. I am not a fan of being that close to oncoming traffic. Love the Videos

    15. bengt_axle on

      The mountainous sections of your travels are certainly the most interesting to me. How have your brakes held up on those long descents and have you had to replace any rotors or pads?

    16. Vladimir Klempa on

      Hey guys! super nice thing! you running on the 14 gear Rohloff, right? Is it enough gears to climb up the mountain passes? I am choosing a bike and considering this gearing system. Many thanks and drive safe!

    17. Monte Whitefield on

      Great video! I've hiked the Switzerland alps a few times but have never biked them. Was going to bike the Danube again next year but you have given me food for thought about biking the Alps. Thanks for posting this video 🙂 All the best

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