SOLO 70KM BIKE RIDE | Ohrid to St Naum
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It ain't a real adventure unless something goes wrong and your feet hurt. :) Great video!
lol ain't that the truth. Thank you!
Honestly your shot selections are way beyond postcard quality,you are inspiring and brave,the world really belongs to you.thank you so much...
Thank you very much!
The one piece of advice Alina didn’t mention in her video is: call ahead. Call and make sure a hotel is going to be open and you can actually book it. And that grocery stores, restaurants and cafes are open for business. Foresight is the most important part of touring; never leave the most critical things to chance. Last thing you want is an unpleasant surprise at awaiting you at the end of a journey. It can be summed up in one word: prepare! That said, the cycle ride to St. Naum was unforgettable, indeed.
Glad you liked Macedonia and the Ohrid coast. Kudos for the 70 though.
I actually loved the adventure. Saint Naum is a beautiful place, both the church and the nature around it. Ohrid is now definitely on my list for next travel destinations. I know that feeling when something doesn’t go as planned during a vacation, but the important thing is accepting the facts and enjoying the moment. There’s always something positive in everything.
I’m speechless for both the spectacular scenery along the way and your stamina. Well done Alina 👍
What a Landscape, what a scenery! OMG
Great Video! Macedonia looks really nice, I would like to visit one day. I travelled to many parts of Europe during my childhood but never visited the Baltics or eastern Europe at all. The west always puts a negative view on it. Thanks to your videos we can see that is not the case at all. Keep up the good work.
I'm happy to hear that!
As a regular bicyclist, I am impressed and jealous. Glad you had some fun on two wheels out there.
I loved Ohrid. Id like to go back.
**GORGEOUS SCENERY!!!**
OH the beauty, the calculations, the intrigue, the anguish, the serenity, the endurance! (Sounds like a monologue intro for the olympics!). What a challenging and rewarding day you had!! Thank you for showing us your safety gear and flashers! You always amaze me with your calculations of pace, preparations of food and water, backup plans. Wise choices. I am so thankful that you made it back safely - You live on to tell the story to the grandkids! The fall foliage, and the serenity of the monastery was such reward for the work. And, both you and I attract animals and pets, because they know psychically when they find another loving soul! I always pray for your safety in the journey - go with God! 🙏🏻🤗😘
haha thank you
No more trains rides for this girl. Alina, we be biking all over the Balkens. Make sure you hydrate, with lots of водка
😂😂
That sounds like dehydration to me lol.
I'm sick in bed all day and been watching your videos for the past 4 hours. I'm adding this video to my list of favorites! Beautiful scenery and serious kudos to you for completing a 70km bike ride on your own & with very little fuel !!!!!!!
Hope you feel better soon!
The road to Sveti Naum is absolutely lovely but there are many ups and downs. Really hard day!
You definitely earned my "like" for this trip. Life/travels will always throw a monkey wrench at the best laid plans. You just have to either be prepared or work with what you have.
Very true. Thank you!
You could’ve shown this video in a plainly smooth way, with a focus on the sights and pedaling, and no details about the suffering along the road. But you chose to be honest with us and show your real personal experience. We appreciate your sincerity!
though it was painful, it worth 1000 times better than a 2 $ bus, It will now a lifetime memory for u now...take care
What a great souvenir a Macedonian puppy would have been! Mama dog was happy with just a nice petting. I didn't see any lights on that bike. Those cars passing by were driving fast! Good thing you made it back safely.
Thanks. I had a light on the front and the back.
@@AlinaMcleod oo that's good, we didn't notice during the video. We were so scared of the night.
As always, your videos are incredible and I need to compliment on your skills at editing. The music that you choose always seems to be perfect.
Thank you very much!
Well done Alina and lovely music to go with the beautiful scenery .
You are an amazing young woman. I applaud you!
I like the candidness of your video, including the mishaps, and the cost of doing things, etc.
You are the amazing lady I ever saw .You are so brave and you encourage me for solo travels by myself
Was there a couple of years ago. Then I was still walking. I'm traveling now for 6 years. Last 3 years on the bicycle with a trailer and I have 2 BIG dogs.
I know what it feels like. Also I knew you wouldn't be able to sleep there.
You did a great job to go on the bike 👍
Thumbs up for a great video. As a cyclist myself, 70k is a decent ride for one day for someone not used to biking long distances, so congrats on making it both ways! The road didn't look like there was much traffic until you got back near Ohrid, but without any shoulder of any sorts, that added to the challenge. (Even with lights, it's not the safest with cars whizzing by like that!) Loved the scenery. So tranquil. Want to visit there now.
Thank you! It wasn't a crazy amount of traffic, but a lot more than I caught on camera. I usually tried to film when there wasn't any cars coming. Overall drivers were respectful and gave me enough room, but yeah, not much of a shoulder at all.
Alina Thank you. You are fantastic you have something that shines in you the same as the charm and beauty of those magical places of nature
Really enjoyed this video, looking forward to more! Your doing such an awesome job, at showing off this region of Macedonia.
Thank you!
What a scenic 'cyclical' odyssey with such unexpected 'twists and turns' (and upgrades?!) that you handled so masterfully, as usual! What a magnificent Monastery of St. Naum (c.830-910) and the drone shots were spectacular! The music you pick always puts the cherry on top! Thanks Alina ... stay safe and looking forward to your next wonderful video!
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you :)
My story. I also like to travel by bike. Once I traveled to abandoned villages. There were only about five houses there. And one house was deserted. It stood on the edge of the village. Around the house there was a tall grass and an old apple tree with delicious apples. I snuck through the grass and entered the house. The door was open. Inside, there was a total mess. Old magazines, newspapers, letters and books were lying on the floor. Some were from the Soviet times in 1960. Among them I found a diary of a young girl written in 1957 in Irkutsk. I know that in those days, the Soviet authorities sent lithuanians ( Im from Lithuania) to exile in the camps in Irkutsk. It is quite possible she was somehow connected with it.... I started reading the diary and completely immersed in the atmosphere of that time. As if, by a time machine moved back. Amazing. After that, I wanted to find the grave of this girl to pay tribute ( I felt strange connection with her) because most likely she was already dead. I inspected the nearest cemeteries I found, but there was no grave with her surname on it. Finally, three years later, accidentally I found another one, a small cemetery hidden among the trees, near that village. There, there is a grave of few people with her surname. The whole family. Most likely, it is her, her mother, father and an infant. Rest in peace, dear.
Beautiful scenery!! I'd love to bike there too if I had a chance to go. Too bad the hotel and restaurant were closed otherwise you could have spent the night. Macedonia is so beautiful.
That is great. Looking at the bright side of things even when they aren't that bright. Great spirit
What I like about you, Alina, is the facts, that you are honest about yourself and everything you do! Thanks for the journey!
I appreciate that, thank you
Wow, that was quite the bike ride. The destination looked awesome but the hills on a bike can really play you out. But you did it. Well done Alina
When you look back to this adventure, you will always feel proud that you made a good decision for not taking a bus :)
Such a lovely video, Alina! The puppies were the sign of an a great adventure! 😍❤️ Thank you for taking us along this adventure ride! 😀😊
You did fine, young lady. Thumbs up. Having the dog and her pups visit you was just beautiful. Glad that you kept your cool, thought out your options, and still got us some amazing scenery + drone footage! 43 miles roundtrip ain't nothing to sneeze at and you should be proud of your accomplishment, the adventure. With the Covid situation I'm sure that you'll phone ahead from now on. Safe travels and keep up your positive attitude. Thanks for taking us along.
Thank you!
Cycling and the spectacular view are awesome.
I love them all. Thank you!!!
This might be my favorite video of hers. 😊
Wow, that was brave, it's a long way from Ohrid to St.Naum :)
Shen Naum Albanian Ortodox Manastir !!
That was very good for your body, bicycles are health💪🚵♀️
Alina, first and foremost great job getting through it and facing the challenge head on. Never biked 70km before myself personally. Secondly, the scenery was gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this with us. As always you have given us another wonderful video and a glimpse into a place we might not have known about. Many Many thanks. *high five* for this journey. Cheers! Be safe.
You are most welcome! Thank you
Life is all about conquering fear. Alina is doing a great job of that. This is a day that you will always remember. It's the best way to travel is you have the time.
I was caught in a similar situation in France one day. After battling headwinds on my touring bike all day I was exhausted and came across a roadside motel. It was closed for the season with no place to pay but the French Maid was cleaning and airing out all the rooms. The room closest to the road had the door wide open so I snuck into the room with my bike and closed the door. I rolled my bike into the bathroom and waited. Just before she left for the evening I heard her come to my room and lock the door from the outside! I was locked inside the room. I checked the window beside the door as a means of escape just in case I did get locked inside. It was through this window that my bike and I made our escape into a very foggy morning the next day. I might add that I had the best hot shower in my life that night.
Alina... May the wind be always at your back! 😉
lol jesus, lucky you! And thank you!
How can you speak fluently without saying any aaaa beautiful Alina 😊
I love the European country sides on foot by the sea ... the music blends well with the landscapes scenes ..
First it was Eva biking through Poland. And now you tried also biking a really long distance.
Wow this video is super thrilling. Really like the starting part. Your positive attitude makes the video more beautiful. I really like biking it's my hobby.
Glad you make this thrilling video. This music really combines with the amazing travel. Enjoyed this video while drinking tea. Those dogs were sweet. I hoped that you had an amazing time.
Will be waiting for your next video until then take care.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you :)
What an epic video! Loved the scenic drone shots, beautiful peacocks and the surprise cameo by mama dog and her babies 🐶 But most importantly, this video is a testament to your strength, determination and dedication towards exploring and creating insightful content inspite of challenges that lie ahead. Hats off 👏
Aw thank you :) It was a challenging day, but some amazing memories I wouldn't have gotten to experience otherwise.
Wow, I admire you! 70 km is a lot, especially if the roads are not flat. And after that the energy to edit and upload the video. Chapeau!
В районе монастыря такой покой - кажется, что время здесь остановилось, как минимум до следующего сезона! И, вообще, вокруг такая красота и знаю почему - потому, что ты делишься с окружающей природой своей женской магией, которая зажигает солнечные блики на воде, которая заставляет листву шуметь, сердце петь, а прохожих улыбаться тебе в ответ! Мне понравилось твоё приключение! Ты реально героиня!
Alina, so "youtubing" sometimes doesn't go to plan, glad that you also included the hitches, real life! Do about 20 miles a day on my bike, just exercise, so take my hat off to you for that long trip, you'll be sore afterwards.
Alina - You made the best out of a less-than-ideal situation, and it was worth it! You had a scenic ride along the beautiful Lake Ohrid shoreline, and the Saint Naum Monastery is spectacular! And you created another well-crafted video. Looking back on this adventure, this is was super bike ride that you can always be proud of Alina!!! Take time for some rest and recovery, and drive on!!!
Thank you :)
ALINA !! The Best CZcamsr in this Whole Wide World
Daaaang girl, I've been hundreds of times in and around Ohrid but never do it with a bicycle. Hats down to you!😎
Thanks!
Great courage for taking the trip. Well done and thanks.
ST NAUM IS BREATH-TAKING
THANK YOU!!!
Many thanks for your crazy bike ride and the brilliant autumn colors of the St.Naum region.
LOL
I can imagine your hard works, lots of up and down roads. In my early 20's my legs completely died for a couple of hours on a long hillside bike touring beyond my physical abilities. Take care and stay safe as always.
Hills will do it every time lol thank you!
18:32Enjoyed it. Nice music. Sceneries👌
Almost no people visible in the whole vlog😮
This vlog has a unique vibe to it.
Beautiful vlog with awesome scenery & music!! 🧡👍
Way to go, Alina!!! 🥳I’m so happy you safely came back to Ohrid before completely getting dark😅 I am so proud of your positive thinking and breezy smiling even facing a desperate situation ☺️ I hope you will continue a comfortable and safe journey. By the way the doggy family was so cute☺️ I love them 😍
Aw thank you, Shigeru! And yes, the dogs were SUPER CUTE.
That was about twice as far as the Toronto waterfront ride you did with hills. Really appreciate the drone footage. A friend and I rode approximately 130kms from Scarborough to Peterborough Ontario to his cottage in 1 day when we were 14 years young. His dad drove us home the next day.
Hello Alina. I like all your videos, and Macedonia it has beautiful landscapes, thank you for showing that, but for a bike ride like this brought some bananas, that gave you more energy.
One of the best videos I have watched in a while. It reminded me of Julia taking m on a mountain climb almost 30KM in Slovakia....my legs!!!
hahaha that's amazing. She's keeping you healthy!
Traveling and cycling are my most favourite hobbies, it’s awesome to see you doing both 👏🏼🥳😁
Hoi, Alina, finally time to follow you´re great vid. Superb pictures/impressions. But without something to eat and a place to stay, it´s definitely not a complete enjoyment. I remember my time in Ivano/Ukraine late last year, bars to drink, lot´s to drink, are open, bot nothing really to eat a bit more than classic bar food. You made it back. Stay safe and healthy, please
I remember taking a 35 mile (56 km) bike ride along and back Narragansett Bay. The last 5-7 miles were a gentle but continuous uphill, the hill that wouldn't end. With 5 miles (8 km) to go my leg muscles were burning and hurting, and I was pouring sweat and breathing hard, and I so wanted to just stop, but I had to push through to get back to my car. It was mostly a beautiful ride, but holy hell, I won't forget that day. I know exactly how you were feeling there.
The drone view of the fall colors wow.
Loved this video! Thanks for making it!
Amazing vid and some determined peddling. My heart was in my mouth watching you riding in the dark. Relieved you made it back ok. 👏👏👏
I think we can all agree it was the puppies that made this vid even greater
I bike often in the city but every time i do 55-60 km for an afternoon on roads out of the city I'm feeling tired afterwards and look exactly as you did in the end. I think three crucial things are to blame. First is not enough hydration before getting on the bike, second is doing such big distance rarely and the third for me is stressing about the cars that pass me in my lane. Biking the roads without worrying about the cars must be awsome.
That’s awesome! You’re a real trooper, way to go😃 I was born I Bitola, Macedonia and have family in Ohrid. Ohrid is gorgeous. I still can’t believe you rode the bike back...riding is the best! Cheers from oneTorontonian to another 🍻
This is one of your best videos so far. You should bicycle more often on your trips. Thank you so much;)
Awesome video and the songs are awesome too! You’re a great person Alina! Keep up the good work!
Excellent. You go girl. Inspirational indeed.
A beautiful place Wow, & a nice long bike ride,but the veiw was worth it i bet! Luv&Peace Sask Can.✌⚘
Alina, 70 KMS is really a great job in this area. Leave your cycling activities until you visit the Netherlands. Hardly any hills and a perfect infrastructure for biking. Most probably you noticed when in Amsterdam. Please note that the rest of the Netherlands are far from equal to A’dam and worthwhile visiting when this corona virus does not hit us any longer. Stay healthy!
Flat would be fantastic!
Красивая природа ! Отличная поездка !
My longest day bicycle ride nears to about 200Km! BUT, seeing what you've done in one day with minimal food and water is really impressive
Beautiful ride Feel sorry for the mother dog and her puppies hope they stay safe or someone helps them.
Just watched this video and I have to comment that the scenery at 15:00 was an absolute WOW moment! And btw, congrats on cycling so much in one day! Loved the whole video, true feel-good vibes, I wish I had discovered your channel earlier. :)
You are amazing,and this was great and wery hard I the same time. Love from Ohrid for you 🥰 welcome again
I loved your ride with the beautiful scenery and you are a trooper. Hope you are again able to sit without too much discomfort 🙄
lol thanks! It was a weird recovery where the day after I was EXHAUSTED. My muscles weren't actually too bad, but I almost felt like all the energy was drained out of me and I just laid around all day.
You had quite an adventure there among some gorgeous scenery. Thanks for stopping and prolonging your Tour de France-like effort to make these beautiful shots :)
I miss the Radler in your hand after your return. Nice little trip and great scenery. I biked solo Bulgaria 6 years ago and remember the car drivers and places with no restaurants...
Sune
Awesome video!
Would definitely recommend visiting Ohrid in the summer.
Keep it up the good content!
l have been to those places.Amazing.Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Great videos Alina, thanks for the promotion of our country Macedonia. If you have time you should see and combine in one day - museum on water - bay of bones, then climb Galicica National Park in good day there is excellent view from above on Ohrid and the lake, and later you can eat some good lunch in Trpejca. Btw which is your next destination here in Macedonia ?
Thank you for the wonderful suggestions! I actually did a lot of touring around in the last couple of days so there will be videos coming up of Vevchani, Galicica, Lake Prespa and Krushevo :)
@@AlinaMcleod Great then, hope you liked especially Krushevo which is small but very beautiful city :)
You are a great biker. wow! 70kms is a big big distance that too on a hilly terrain. And your unforgettable expressions when you found the hotel closed. I felt so sorry.
Quite the experience. That's an amazing ride, with a little hiccup along the way. Something you can talk about for years to come. Take care.
Great job, Alina!❤️❤️
Sometimes being daring an adventurous isn’t suppose to be easy peezy. It’s the challenge of doing the unknown that makes life fun, scary and exhausting. You did well little world traveler. It’s an experience that will never leave you. By the way, your drone and camera work is fantabulous 😁 safe travels
Thank you very much!
FITNESS !!! Well done Alina 👍
Hi Alina, beautiful as always. So, haven't done anything like this; beautifully done. Scenery is magnificent, not to mention the dog and her pups; can't beat that cute creatures. Hilltop challenge, you made it. Hell yeah!! 👍👍🌻
Well done video. Great music and scenery. And a nice story line!
Thank you!
Haha, your comments at the end of the video wrap everything up. Great video and great music. Scenery along the lake priceless.
haha thanks
Alina you are in our hearts for ever
Hi alina first time watching you and I did subscribe because I like the while you cycling that background music I just love it just feel like listening from England 🇬🇧
Excellent choice of music for this vlog Alina.Great adventure cycling to the most beautiful place in Macedonia.Too bad the hotel and the restaurant were closed.
Bravo, Alina! You go, girl!
Thank you :)