Solo Winter Overnighter | My first experience with snow

After my thrilling first solo overnighter experience in Kyrgyzstan, I knew this couldn’t be a one-off. For 2024 I've set the goal to spend more time adventuring on my own and a lovely way of doing so, I thought, is a per-season bikepacking overnighter. I had never cycled in the snow before and I definitely felt a little anxious about the journey, but I prepared in the best way that I could and just went for it. In this video, I invite you along on my escape into the white forests of Teruel in Spain, where I also share with you my thoughts and realizations during this adventure.

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[betulpolat]

You are amazing, your perspective is beautiful, you are inspiring, thank you from Turkey❤🇹🇷🇪🇸

[andilemokhathi]

Hello. I am enjoying your videos all the way from South Africa.

[philhemsley-landscapephoto]

Great immersive filming of your excellent adventure, bravo 👏😎🚴‍♂️

[tristanbogaard]

Yes!! I love how after that beautiful first overnighter in Kyrgyzstan you’ve now taken on Spanish winter. And… I’m eagerly watching those composition details 😋

[TerryRamsey-jgfm]

Praying all is well...
The winters in Europe can get pretty cold...
Stay warm, I'm waiting to see your next adventure...😊❤🚴‍♀️

[BikepackingMyanmar]

If this is not a beautiful film, I don’t know what is.

[sannenauta]

Beautifully captured and narrated! Can’t believe this winter landscape is in Spain.. You are such a brave lady for doing this solo winter overnighter. Keep the solo adventure videos coming!! 😍❤️

[dmytrochan]

What a beautiful winter and what a brave first attempt. Respect. Winter adventures require particularly careful preparation. And it is very unusual to see Spain in the snow, and not as a sunny resort. Thank you.
And it's nice to remember that somewhere there is beauty after a missile attack...

[gurkanserteser]

Thank you for sharing these gorgeous frames and moments with us...

[Xplorer.Adventures]

Beautifully simple story of joy and happiness.

[psalcedo]

👍👍Muy bonito.
También he disfrutado mucho de vuestro libro, BIKE LIFE en bici por el mundo, que acabo de leer.

[AllenBoardman]

I absolutely loved this. It was probably one of the most beautifully filmed adventures I’ve watched. I put it on the big TV and put the phone down and just watched. Thank you for sharing, I’ve subscribed to keep up to date with your next trip. 😊

[leochen]

Beautiful scenery and stunning filming! I had to watch it immediately again after first watch, really enjoyed every cut.

[michaelphilipp]

Beautiful area! Beautifully filmed and wonderfully told! I really enjoyed that!

[simonwiltshire]

With that dificult "first step" done, it all becomes easier, an adventure and great fun!

[Ekirea]

It was so tough and good of you to make this solo snow trip! I know it is much easier to just stay indoor and wait for a good weather. I very much love the way you tell your stories, so gentle and peaceful. Hope you keep solo cycling and creating your beautiful videos -very inspiring. Looking forward for them!

[HikingWithShawn]

I really enjoy your overnight solo adventure videos. This was a good one! I just got me a gravel bike and hope to have my first bikepacking adventure soon, will likely be solo.

[welshbikepackingadventures]

Excellent video, love your vids young lady

[geoffreyhoney]

YOU DID IT! Congratulations Belén! You did it! What a wonderful solo adventure! Love the shelter! I wish we had those here in Ontario Canada! I would do a winter sleepover for sure! You skill set is expanding because of your conscious effort to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Now you know that you can solo bike/overnight in snow. For sure, spring will be a breeze! Thanks for the continued inspiration! I have bookmarked this video for encouraging my riding friends (especially the women)! Lovely camera work and such beautiful surroundings! Thank you for taking us along!

[RomanoCortesJorge]

Great video and exotic scenery for someone who comes from tropical Southeast Asia like myself. I hope you can do a video on the Camino del Cid or the La Conquista event.