Experience a peaceful morning at **La Grande Motte, France**, as I take a much-needed break from my **solo cycling tour**. After pedaling since Christmas, I’m enjoying the fresh air and Mediterranean views while reflecting on life, **YouTube growth**, and my New Zealand roots. This **travel vlog** takes a nostalgic turn with stories of **surf casting at Whatipu**, fishing at the **Nine Pins**, and learning to sail at **Blockhouse Bay**. Whether you’re interested in **cycling Europe**, the unique architecture of La Grande Motte, or just a bit of “good old Kiwi” storytelling, this video is about the mental shift from survival to stillness. Don’t forget to **like and subscribe** for more updates from the road!
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33 Comments
The sunrise behind you is amazing 🌅
😂 you make me laugh.
Are you still worrying about things, set up your page as you like.
Have some pages for member, you could discuss your plans, involve members to give advice, ideas etc.
Decide what is for members and non members.
Only need to be a slight difference.
Make a plan the evening before what are you going to show, what sort of talk, a subject talk, discuss food, people, things to see etc.
There are lots of people out there, who enjoy to watch. Even watch traveling etc. You have shown already.
I don't know why i am saying this. You know already ❤
Hello!!
"A true blessing to have a morning with no bike and no bag. Just fresh air and memories of the Nine Pins. If you enjoyed the trip down memory lane, hit that Like button and let me know you're riding along with me! 🚲☕️"
Cheers
that was brilliant blast from the past kiwi Storytime. Yep remember one was on the rocks reef as a 13 year old solo bout 2am down country awww those were the days homeless kiwi indeed..
lion rock is at piha but close to muriwai
Amazing view of the ocean, actually quite envious, safe travels 😊
Yeah the proper black sand beaches, gets fkn hot on the feet in summer tho 😂
I remember eating freshly caught snapper cooked on the beach using driftwood and the taking the kahawai home to smoke them.
All the little caves and tracks up into the ranges along that coast are a boyhood’s dream.
I’d forgotten about them being called metal roads, I’m going to have to bring that word back into my life 😊
It s too early in the year to go swimming…you are coming from England and consider the weather hot..not for the
French yet..
Definitely something about the sea that stirs memory's.
Nice to see you looking so well enjoy 💯🚲
youtube is just like any other corporation will take what they want from creators
Whatipu Beach? It actually reminds me of the sand dunes of Foxtons Beach.
Your mental health is in a good place. Morning, morning light, the crack of dawn, a stimulating splash in the ocean is very telling. You would not be reinitiating these points in that dogsh!t Ldn
Probably the right move to turn it all back on. Cool video, I enjoyed the style, glad you decided to post. What's up with a stalker?! What's that living situation at the end?
Thanks for the memories! Quality beach walk..all is good…😊😊😊
Love the new video, amazing, safe journey
3 fingers …done
Harry Wilson's insane flyhalf kick. Com'on folks. I thought I waz watching ZZ Brook for a minute
Instead of looking at your face all the time could you point your camera at the scenery as you walk along please. We still can hear what you are saying but it would improve the quality of your vlogs and be nice to see all around you.
For the algo. Great content as always !
Thanks for the video really enjoyed it
what made your parents up sticks from yorkshire to nz all them years ago? that was a huge move back then. was the rain that bad in yorkshire 🤣
Enjoyed your yarns. I LOVED MY TIMES IN NZ.❤❤❤
Great to hear your past memories mate, something we all have. Good or bad 👍
You area decent bloke.
Strong enough to be alone but I’d guess/know that sharing real human contact is missing
Nothing like your stuff but I’ve done many multi day trips on my own … I’m fine but on my own after days and end up searching for chances to speak
You seem to be.having such a happy time..❤…At the moment, we are on tenter hooks waiting on a Cyclone comming via Fiji..People on the coast are moving inland to higher ground…The wind is getting a bit stronger as we speak….There will be Feijoa for miles.after this blow..
Stay safe Adam😊
Cheers fom a rather damp Hawkes Bay ❤
Man you gotta try wales some time, loads of land explore, as a queenslander parts remind me of new south wales back home,
Lion Rock is Piha beach.😊
Those Lazer dinghy sailors are fast. Love the views🍺👍🏻
At 15:00 you just described the essence of why going on a journey is a pleasure. You have been on the Journey, Where we getting water, food, campsite everyday for months ahhhh. You just provide it with your statement about mind set during the long route. Does nae matter what transport system we use, we look for same 3 or 4 things Water, Food, Campsite & Fuel. That is what we go on journey to block out normal life, where we getting water, food, campsite, Fuel. I guess we could call it healthy stress, WFCF, WFCF every day same problems…
It looks lovely there , nice to see you having some comfort for a change and not having to carry your gear everywhere. Yeah switch them buttons on for sure. You might not get all of the donations but you'll get a bit extra to see you through on your adventures. Stay safe Adam 🙏
Your looking bloody healthy must be the vitamin D your getting. Yeh a berth as crew smells good. If the moods good, good things happen.