Exploring Finland | The Implausible Bike Challenge
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I'm on a mission to save money and become more self-sufficient. I currently spend €60 per week on fuel driving my daughter to pre-school and back. It's a one-hour round trip, down ice-covered country roads, with two ferry rides. Could the ultimate off-road e-bike offer a solution?
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Daniel! Your content just gets better and better! I love the music at the end with your “credit” roll! Much love and best wishes to your family! Yes to the second bike for Angela!! Hugs from America!
Oh my that’s a little cold little note so much glad to see you’re back. Love your program, but what made you think of this place one needs a bare coat and four pairs of gloves take care congratulations on your family and God bless be careful.
I have to support and admire a guy who speaks so beautifully of our country and of everything it has to offer. Never thought I would be eagerly waiting for the next video from a foreigner living in Finland. But I did. The pause was too long!
Money is a tool, time is a gift. Amen.
Yeah, that's a really admirable value of life 😊🥰.
In addition to wearing a helmet, several other tips from my years cycling in Canada: 1: when it's REALLY cold, don't cycle. You might be warm but your daughter might freeze. In Canada, parents cross country skiing and hot, had kids in the pulk who got frostbite. 2. Don't cycle at a speed where you sweat. If you need to fix a flat tyre, you will get very cold. 3. Make sure the clear plastic screen on the trailer is down. Your daughter doesn't need gravel flying up in her face ! 4. Always use long mudguards. You don't want a gravelly bottom 😁 5. Screws in your tyres gives massive grip in snow & ice. 6. In very cold weather, put a pair of socks down your codpiece. Frozen gooseberries aren't a good thing. 7. Store the battery indoors. Happy trails 👍🏻
Just to add to 5. You don't need to resort to DIY solutions like that in Finland. Studded bike tires are readily available and similar in price to regular ones.
"Pulk" originates from the Finnish word "pulkka." Interestingly, in Finnish, "pulkka" refers to a sled meant for downhill use. The sled pulled behind while skiing is called "ahkio".
Yes the coMent about childdren not moving thus being cold is point on. Especially small ones in suits like starfish. Bette a ’sleepingbag’ setup where arms and legs are with the body
I was wondering about studded tires as well, but with tires that wide and gnarly (and likely running at a relatively low pressure), and with MB's cycling experience, I think it's probably easy to get a feel for how safe/hazardous it is. There are likely some local cyclists to touch base with as well. The roads seem fairly straight, with few major curves. The minimal traffic is also a real plus - I'd be most nervous when passing cars could reduce 'maneuvering options'. Good point about making sure your child stays warm! It could be that the bike isn't used that much for pre-school runs in the dead of winter, but that still leaves a good 8 months of useful service, and potentially a full 12 months for grocery runs. Just the enjoyment makes it an attractive option for both, when feasible. You can imagine going into town to pick up a few things, just for the fun of it.
When the temperature is well below freezing even the ice has friction. What comes to babies and cold, well, Finns put babies for a nap outside often even when during winter. It's a matter of proper clothing too, but of course there's limits. The southern archipelago is a mild area compared to the rest of the country so these extremes are rarely exceeded there.
The go-pro HAS captured the beauty of the landscape. Not being familiar with Finland--I hope you will occasionally take us out and about in your new country, in all seasons. I really enjoyed this little bike journey, and getting a peek at the lovely countryside. Would love to see more! Thank you ♥
These videos make "living in the west of Ireland" look like a piece of cake.
Homeschooling is very rare in Finland, since our school system is so fair to everyone. Basic education is very high quality here.
Well... It depends. We got shit schools. Small regional school do often suffer from lack of funding and lack of... well kids... but being close to a big city allows for broader range of education opportunities. Hell when I was in Lukio we had people come from far as Salo to Turku, because we had a specialist school. They took the train to downtown and jumped on a bus, it was like just an hour. They were the only one who reliably had all the school work done, because they did it in the train. I think they mentioned that Angela is doing a residency in TYKS; I don't know if Salo trains station has park-and-ride, but it would be really convinient since trains stop in Kupittaa. PLenty of people come from Salo region to Kupittaa commuting with a train.
@MegaMiners12 speaking as a teacher myself, 'high quality' is an understatement! Brave Vikings go to Valhalla and good teachers go to Finland!! 😄
Hi, Phil from Cork City here. It's been so great to have been watching your channel for what really doesn't seem very long and seeing how quickly and steady youv gone from being a single man on a smallholding here in Ireland to now having moved to Finland with a partner and new child in a new home, absolutely astounding how youv pulled all this off so fast and with relative ease. I'm very happy for you and your family you deserve nothing but the best. Wow.
Hello Phil.....ex Cork lass here. I've left my comment just above yours!! Small world eh
@@Emz_DeWinter and another from west cork here!
@@HPLP85 great gathering of us Cork lads n lasses
Some tips from a fellow Suede: Make sure to be seen by the cars, use reflective gear, lights and a harness - aiming at the look of a cycling Christmas tree 😂 better safe than sorry, you know! And keep sn steady eye at the thermometer- when it’s close to 0 C it’s very slippery and water on ice is a “stay at home” weather. Survived a lot of winters in the Swedish countryside on a small moped so I’ve had my share of accidents and,of course, I’ve learned from them;) Wishing you and the family very welcome to the Fellowship of theNordic countries ❤
When there is ice on road, just use tires with spikes. It´s not different than in summer when you have proper gear. It doesn´t mean you need to be in jail. There is no bad weather, only wrong clothes etc.
High vis does nothing against cars. It is good for court, but does not do anything in practice.
@@timomikkola4045 But ice+ wet is especially dangerous, even with spikes. There is a reason why it is called "pääkallokeli".
@@SorbusAucubaria Ah, He meant that! That makes sense. I though He is speaking about freezing temperatures. Good to mention that!
You brought a tear to my eye talking about the reasons for enrolling your child in pre-school. Well done!
I got an electric bike when I had a commute of 12 km during one winter and the public transportation would have taken about an hour. A bit over 30 minutes on my bike was much better option, even though it was a cheap model with 250W engine and low-capacity battery. I just took my charger to work and charged the battery there. One of my best purchases ever.
-14 when the air is still? Perfectly lovely! -14 when there's wind? Hypothermia hours. Freezing temperatures treat your body completely differently depending on other weather conditions, so one should always take care and not just stare at the numbers. As a side note, I also cycle all the everyday transport I need to do as I don't own a car or a license. The finnish late winter road truly is no joke.
yes, perfect weather is rare-ish. For me in Estonia, that might be 1x in 2 weeks?
I live on the coast of Helsinki and it's always windy. -15°C feels a lot colder here than -30°C in eastern Finland. But on the other hand it's bearable in the summer and there is zero mosquitos compared to the millions in Lappeenranta.
@@oskar6747 Absolutely. I've lived all over Finland during my time and it's made it very clear what an effect the wind has on you! Can't say I miss the mosquito situation of Ähtäri either. :D
Those glasses and that beanie, you look like a young Finnish father. aesthetic as heck
money is a tool, time is a gift - it only took me 64 years to figure this out.
You are living in an unbelievably beautiful country. I would so love to see it! Congratulations on the bike, it’s brilliant! Thanks for sharing the experience of your trip to preschool and back.
“Money is a tool, time is a gift” I love it!
i'm from rural finland, and one of my fears is a head-on collision with a self-styled rally driver on a narrow country road. there's hardly any traffic, yeah, but that brings out the daredevils. had a couple of close calls in my time with gas sneakers drifting around road bends right in front of me. stay safe!
Indeed, and those archipelago roads are particularly unsafe in summertime, as drivers rush to the ferries. They dare to overspeed, because in case a police patrol comes to one of those islands by ferry, it is reported within seconds on local social media groups.
you can hear rally drivers coming in enough time to get off the road when you are cycling with out headphones in your ears.
I agree. I wouldn't dare to walk or cycle in rural Finland and even less with my daughter. I have been living almost always in central Helsinki and here drivers respect at least pedestrians. When I moved to Lappeenranta and tried to walk to the center with my dog we almost died. I had to wrestle my dog into 1 metre of snow when cars were driving just centimeters from us at 100km/h. I have never in my life been so scared and after that I understood why everyone came with a car to the dog park. Moved back to Helsinki and got rid of my car. I didn't hate drivers before, but after living in Lappeenranta and being forced to use one on every trip I started to hate them and their cars. If I ever see an american pickup truck here and happen to have a takeaway coffee, It's going to hit the windshield. Those things are just designed to murder pedestrians.
@@victormuckleston don't let cars bully you off the road.
I ride most weekdays in Canada. My cut off is -20c. I usually wear a buff around my neck , that if I get really cold can pull over my mouth and nose. I also wear special cycle hat under my helmet. Have happy and safe rides. ❤
No way. This channel was recommended to me during my visit to Galway and now you are living near my home town! And my mom is a preschool teacher in that exact preschool. The bike ride really shows the beauty of the landscape, great job on capturing it! Also reminds me a little of all the stories about "how our parents used to get to school" which is a common joke here in Finland! Definitely cool approach to replace a car with an ebike. Few tips: You can try avanto (hole in the ice) in Kokkila during winter if you're into that. There's also a free to use ice rink at the local school. With that bike you may also want to check out the national park at Teijo which offers some great bike trails and "laavu" rest stops. During summer there is live music during weekends at Lossiranta next to the ferry (our family bar). Also lot of small places around the island that open for the summer. Great place to explore! This was definitely fun to watch, welcome to Finland!
Thanks for the tips! I'd love to know which teacher is your mom. We know them all quite well now and they've become friends. :)
Katri, the blond one!@@MossyBottom
Oh, lovely. She's been so welcoming to us, and her English is amazing. Perhaps we'll see you in the bar on a summer weekend! :)
Looking forward to it! :) @@MossyBottom
i've been to that bar once, it was an irish music night! :D
Reading comments, laughing...you can tell they didn't watch the whole video. HELMET, HELMET, HELMET, but you foresaw that. LOL, no advice from me.
This video is proof that living in a magical winter wonderland (despite the challenges) can improve not only your imagination, but also your scope for brilliant ideas! Good job, Daniel!
Love that you're always 2 steps ahead of the comments, no matter what the video. Beautiful countryside, I hope to see your journey towards the end of school, when spring flowers are in bloom. SSSSSSo looking forward to meeting the new member of the family.
Thanks for the journey. I'm about to turn 80 and live in New Zealand. My maternal grandfather was born on the island of Vanoxa in the Kimitoon archipelago and we took a ferry from Dalsbruk. Admittedly we visited in August but I can imagine well the roads you travelled. I envy you the opportunity to live in South West Finland. Enjoy.
Congratulations on the bike! As we say here in Ireland, if you don't ask, you don't get!! I'm full of admiration for you and your little family. I think wherever you are, you will always be happy, because you will make it happy! Take care.
You're starting to look like a real dad, with your fly sunglasses, facialhair and hat. Riding the trailer through the villages. :D You look so happy, enjoy. great video.
I lived my childhood in Kokkila and youth in Vartsala,, and oh boy this brought nostalgia to my heart! It's an absolutely beautiful place to grow up and the memories of me cycling those same roads as a child to go swimming, oh man. Hope that Juno gets all the same experiences in her life and learns to love that place as much.
And you were sooo right about the comments on the helmets😂.
Watching your videos never fails to being a smile on my face! I really enjoy your carefully thought-of articulation. I'm happy for your new e-bike! (And particularly happy for your new, four-legged family member!)
You're getting very good with these videos! Your editing skills are great, using a single GoPro to tell that story took some skill and proves the point that content and presentation matter more than kit. Well done to Himiway for having the foresight to sponsor you, their product featured perfectly. I love the final line, " What was I thinking", it made me chuckle. 😊
Wow, that's brilliant. Saving money, getting out and about, teaching your daughter the joy of physical exercise and helping her learn the language young while she's helping you create a social network. Fantastic. And you're right - it is gorgeous. I'm looking forward to your Spring and all that snow soaking into the ground so it greens up - and to learning to garden in a shorter season. In the meantime, we'll learn about your new 'family member' and hopefully meet them soon.
Very enjoyable video. I enjoyed your talk about the bike even though I don't ride myself. You are creating a wonderful life in your own unique way. Enjoy all the comments they are from people also living in their unique way. We peep in because we are attracted for whatever reason. You are a very focused person looking for the best in life, it doesn't get better than that.
Whenever you find the time, you should take a winter trip to Oulu just to cycle and see how a city can design its infrastructure for bikes even with near Arctic climate.
Seeing all the Finnish houses as you rode by was interesting. Thanks for sharing the beautiful views.
Haha, you already knew people were going to comment on the helmet. Great video. As a fellow icy bike commuter in Finland, I can highly recommend studded tires, well worth it. Thanks for the video, will be keeping an eye on Himiway bikes!
I don't own a car, I ride my e bike to work and back (18km) every day and around the year. I save a lot of money this way and if I need to go further I'll just take a train. Studded tires are great for riding on ice and they are pretty simple to switch, at least in my bike. If there's rain or snow I use ski goggles, super useful since I also wear glasses lol. Great video!
Lovely tips, thank you! :)
Also motocross glasses are good for winter biking when it's snowing. Without glasses, snow hitting your eyes gets quite uncomfortable!
Hi there. Word to the wise for essentially Arctic living: I hope you have a plan to keep your daughter warm in the wee trailer. Children loose body heat much more quickly and she will not be moving in there to keep warm. I live in Canada and I know winter all too well. Better to prevent than try to remedy a horrible accident. A source of heat is essential. A snowsuit won't be enough.
You're being condescending and offensive to the parent of a small child..... .... What effing planet are you on......!?!?
@@andymccabe6712 it wasn't meant as an offense. I am a mom in a very cold country. I just don't want anything bad to happen. I know people don't always consider all the variables. That is all.
I'm in southern Ontario Canada and -14 is too cold for me😂. Not all Canadians enjoy the cold 🥶 though a sunny day like yours in this video makes it much more tolerable and sometimes quite enjoyable and beautiful. Loved going on the ride with you ... amazing!!
That was a really cool video. Your ability to adapt is just remarkable. I am often turned off by the sponsored content on KZhead, but that was SO creative. Looks like the best e-bike on the market ... definitely want to click and explore. I was going to buy an e-car, but WAIT ... why ? Just buy a bike and the trailor and set a trend to the grocery store. I am nearing retirement and time to show those kids a thing or two ? Great food for thought. All the best !
AMAZING! You're a pioneer! Thank you for taking us along. You encourage all of us! Love the shadows.
Wonderful 🥰 Loved coming along for this bike ride. Thanks for brining us along! 🙏🏽🤗
So glad you got an electric bike!!! I sure enjoy mine as an older adult who cannot go uphill without it.
Thanks for taking us along. The scenery is breathtaking
That’s so lovely that you both are making the effort to bring her all the way to pre school, it was moving to watch really! We are expats in the US with a young toddler boy - hoping to try out the bike trailer with him soon 🙂 Thank you so much for all of the wonderful videos and good luck to your family!
BEAUTIFUL! The landscape and the ride too!! I remember my first ride on an e-bike ❤
GLAD YOU ARE GETTING HELMETS... AND THANK YOU FOR THE RIDING MEDITATION. YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO PEACEFUL, BUT ESPECIALLY THIS ONE.
Really enjoyed this video, saved it to my favorites because of what you said about your prioritization of time over money as a currency. I thought that was really well put. You always inspire me mate and I’m happy for you getting that bike. Looks awesome!
I can recommend a vid from "NotJustBikes" called "Why Canadians Can't Bike in the Winter (but Finnish people can)". It is less applicable to your case, but is a good explanation as to why biking is more used some places contra other
Wow ….the country side is stunning ! Would certainly love to visit Finland …..thank you and cheers from Perth, Western Australia
Great video and very nice bike! Late winter in finland is beautiful time, it's almost like you are waking up from hibernation when you feel the warmth of sun after long cold winter. And the summer is just so much more enjoyable :D
Hello! I moved to Finland almost 2 years ago. Using a bike daily and not owning a car. Something you might be happy to know is that it is always a pleasure to ride in Finland. But also, be very careful to inspect your brakes. Disk brakes and their pads will tend to absorb some of the dirt from the slushy snow, especially on this type of weather we currently have (flirting around both sides of 0°C). They can start squealing and can come to not brake at all when they get a bit hot once they have absorbed some of it. Some techniques such as sandpaper and acetone for removing the glazed parts of both the disks and the pads work quite decently. But after cycling years in Paris, even under the rain, I discovered this issue this winter. The dirty snow caries much more of these oils and particles. Otherwise, I discovered you when you announced moving to Finland, and I am hooked. I like your way of thinking, telling your stories and can’t wait to see more of this project!
You were spot on with your observation of keeping a good cadence when pedaling! 👌 One of the most common mistakes made by ebike beginners is setting the assist to max and the gear into a high (hard) gear and then crusing along with a very low cadence, letting the motor do the work. The problem is, that the high gear uses the smallest cogs (of the cog cassette in the rear) and this wears out the small cogs and the chain in no time. The small cogs have only very few teeth. For the smallest, only three or four teeth are in loaded contact with the chain at any given time. If you were to constantly put a lot of load on just those few teeth by doing low cadence + high assist + high gear, they‘d be worn down soon. And then you get chain slips (and usually need a new cassette of cogs). Better to reserves those high gears for when you go fast anyway (i.e. down hill). But ride with a middle gear and a higher cadence on flats, and match the gear to that, just like you noticed yourself. Nice video!
I want to thank Himiway for sending you the bike. Your trip was a joy to watch. All those comments about helmets - oh my! The first thing I thought of was being slammed into by a car - you're rural. Thank you for the go along trip.
I didn't realize you lived on an island now. I think you once mentioned liking The Summer Book by Tove Jansson -- very fitting, funny how life works out sometimes.
21:00 this is so incredibly important for a young child, good on you
Love it Daniel!! You look like a kid in a toy store! Lots of happy hours to come, no doubt! Do be careful! No wipe outs, please! Definitely admire the scenery! 👍
Greetings from Norway and welcome to our beautiful nordic winter! The bike is a really good choice both during winter and on summer trails in the forest! Looking forward to follow You and Your family onwards on Your jurney ❤️
Kokkila is real nice in the summer. Great place to live, used to spend some time there and swim at the dock as a kid. Well winter as well, should be a public sauna there still.
Thank you for the bike video. You did an Awsom job reviewing the bike. Be safe as I'm sure you will. 💜🕊
Mossy "Cold" Bottom! You are incredible! You make such considered judgements on almost everything that you do. Bravo!
I ride a fatbike all the time. At -25c you can still go hour and a half in proper kit, the condensation becomes a problem after that instead of the cold. Because the roads are so flat here, a lot of people cycle to work. School kids ride year around too.
Everyone who bikes more uses a helmet here in Finland. I use it also for a short 1 kilometer road to shop nearby. It is written in law that you must use it. At first it was for the children and later on to adults. So it is "a must" though polise does check it only when scools begin at August and sometimes again at May. Be aware of that.
Such an informative video on how you have solved your essential travel necessities in a way that obviously happily satisfies you. My self an electric biker now for about ten years understand your wise choice. Bicycles electric or not are the best. Wait until spring, then summer it will be even more enjoyable. Be well as always admirable sweet man !
Hallo there. I live in a cold climate too. And I'd recommend, instead of thick hats, go for hoods, whatever overcoats, ets. you should choose but with hoods. With, in that case, a way lighter hat on you will still have the fool measure of the sense of space around you and can hear all the small but vital sounds of your immediate environment. And your head could still breath.
You were saying about riding on the white part but you also have to think about the position of the trailer wheels if there are any deep ruts.
I am seriously impressed how well you handled the bike on ice and snow. Ditto re. Helmet as others have.
Daniel,thankyou for the great ride in the countryside and especially on your ebike! You have inspired me to give my ebike another go! The power surge intimidated me abit as I had just come off an illness and I am getting on in years! Thanks for the "Finnish Courage!" to just get on with it! We have the Kettle Valley Trail by my small city and I am anxious to see the view from the trestles. Cheers, Sandy&Andy
What a wonderful life you are living! Thank you for sharing it with us. 😊
What a fit man you're going to be, not that you weren't already, but whew! Despite it being a smooth ride with the electric assistance, you will live to a 100 at this rate. Even light exercise is powerful!
Your videos are always inspiring - yes, even a sponored one/ advertisement like this! Your way is just very authentic and honest. And the way you deal with some comments is just hilarious. xD
What a beautiful place you have chosen to call home! The bike ride was spectacular. Thank you so much for sharing with us 💙
great bike, fantastic attitude in your endeavours, but just about everything you are doing, and intend to do, really relies on your health, may God keep you, and your family well, and safe, god bless, to quote a poem, " tomorrow is a mystery, yesterday is history, today a gift, that's why we call it the present".
If you're planning to ride a bike during late winter or spring, I'd definitely recommend getting studded tire to at least front wheel. Something like Schwalbe Al Mighty 26x4,8" should be pretty good, though a bit expensive. That thing has 328 studs per tire! Running on wet ice without studs will be going to be an adventure... The real test for traction is when it's +1..+2 °C for a day or two after long freeze. Any tire will have acceptable traction when it's -5 °C or colder.
As a guy living in Finland that's also striving for self sufficiency, these videos are very interesting. It's a shame I don't have a channel worth having sponsors for 😄
Great video again! Thanks for sharing that information of this bike, even I'm not needing one many people might look for something like that. And I love that you've already learning Finnish! Päiväkoti, a good start speaking Finnish in your videos! Feel free to use other Finnish words you learn in your videos, too.
Really enjoying your videos from Finland, so happy you got a bike to help you get around. Sending you and yours my wishes from Leitrim.
Great video! I got my e-bike few months ago, I would definately recommend studded tires or at least front tire. You get a good grip without studs when its -14 but around 0 it can be really slippery on those rural roads. Water on ice is the most dangerous thing...
I just loved this video, your new location is spectacular, looking forward to seeing it in every season. The bike is fabulous too, I expect you and your daughter will thoroughly enjoy those daily trips to school and back.
Very cool video amigo! … consider using schwalbe studded tires on the e bike in winter
Woolly hats and long johns are how you survive the winter in Finland
Great ride! If I were you I would wear a helmet while driving 30+ km 🙃 Even on empty rural roads. How safe and comfortable will this ride be for your daughter sitting in this cart I wonder…
You Safety Nannies and your emotional blackmail..... Tedious, predictable and pathetic.... ..... PLEEEEASE... just go away.......!!!!
Hello Daniel, great video today, I really enjoyed your content, on your electric bike. Thanks for taking me and others a long on the ride to and from. It looks like you'll have plenty of adventures coming up. when you travel to take Juno to school. And to do grocery shopping and small errands. Looking forward to hearing more about your adventures and travels along the way.
I laughed out loud at your ending comment about buying the helmets! You know your audience pretty well! 😂
Please wear a helmet 😮. Wool will not protect your brain if you fall. And as a person who regularly bikes in snow I can tell you, you will fall eventually. Also your daughter should also wear a helmet in the trailer. I point this out with the best intention at hart.
Couldn’t agree more. Friend recently came off bike and his helmet was only thing between him and death/serious injury.
Thankfully he mentions getting helmets in the end.
@@taikaviitagandalfson2640people don’t listen till the end, they just want to comment with some „I know better bs“. Even tho he mentions it in the video. Such annoying people
watch the video until the end before you comment...
@@xKuukkelix why? it was boring and he wasn’t wearing a helmet at the beginning.
Just in case...Here in Finland an electric bike does not have an actual maximum speed, but according to the law, the electric motor can assist pedaling up to a speed of 25 km/h. When this hourly speed is exceeded, the assistance must be switched off. Don't get fines for speeding 😂😊
It can be worse than fines. The e-bike can then be classified as a moped, and as a moped whose traffic insurance has not been paid. I don't know how things are now, but in the past, if you were caught driving a non-insured vehicle in Finland, you had to pay 10 years worth of traffic insurance (liikennevakuutus) in advance.
@@Kivikesku That's a big if, I have been riding illegal ecu tune, too fast e-scoot and too fast e-bike for over a decade now Hell my suzuki pv was 80cc with top speed of 120kmh :D Rural Finland has different rules, a 6 months could go by and you didn't see a single police car.
@@DuBstep115 Of course you're unlikely to get caught. But if you do get caught, the price tag can be surprisingly high.
I was wondering about this too when looking at their bikes, just to be sure, would you need to get a limiter here or is just flicking the switch off enough? Like if police test the bike and it can go over 25km/h you're fucked right? like when they can test your moped etc.
@@TheLazyFinn Difference is that if you see moped going +50km/h you know it's tuned. But if you see bicycle going +25kmh they have absolutely no idea if he is using motor or muscle. I can cycle 40km/h on my road bike easily.
Maybe the bigger issue will be whether or not Juno is willing to sit in the trailer for 45minutes in the cold? I imagine it's pretty bumpy in the trailer no? Will be like a tumble drier back there! 😂🤷🏻♂️
The cold won't be an issue as we plan on using heated blankets, and the bike trailer does have full suspension, but boredom may play a part. We'll have to see! :)
@@MossyBottom 👍🏻 I know you're always a man with a plan. Recall my son having none of it when we tried to put him in trailer on holiday rental, but we weren't using it long enough for him to become accustomed.
@@MossyBottom Sounds like a perfect place to take a nap! Soothing rocking from movement, warm and cozy under heat blankets and nose and face a little cold... I would fall into sleep like a log :D
@@terhiyp Very true. You wouldn't be able to rouse me for nursery. 😂
That white audi was absolutely blasting it.
FABULOUS video, I really enjoyed watching the travel on the bike... looked scary but exciting at the same time .... aaaaaa
What a delightful video journey, Daniel. That e-bike looks awesome. I’m so glad you’ve successfully found a sustainable way to commute. You and your family are so blessed.
Hahahah I can't believe I'm watching this! I have been thinking about using an electric bike, but live in Michigan, and wasn't sure that was possible, and here's my "friend" Daniel who taught me about permaculture showing me how to ride in the snow. I admit, I had to watch you first take off peaking through my fingers, because when I first rode an electric bike on loose gravel, I wiped out pretty bad. Now I know what to expect when the motor kicks in, and hopefully this bird will fledge too! Great description of what it feels like when the motor kicks in. God continue to bless you and your little family!
Your can-do attitude is infectious.
The bike is absolutely amazing, I’m not into cycling but I really want this bike. It’s a real tough bike and I’m so glad it serves its purpose for you. X
Great video! My partner and I enjoy your videos very much and we’re looking forward to more to come. As an avid cyclist myself I was very excited to see a video about cycling in Finland, in the winter. I cycle to and from work every day here in Helsinki/ Espoo and it is such a contrast to what my life was like in the US. I wanted to make a suggestion about tires. I don’t have a fat tire bicycle so I’m not sure how stable they actually are but may I suggest that you look into studded tires. I use my 2.1 inch studded tires on my mountain bike and I’m quite impressed with how confident I feel on my bike. Keep it up and I look forward to the next video.
Wonderful video, how great to see you adapt so well to such a different environment by being open-minded and thinking, implementing ideas that suit this new life. Best of luck☀
Glorious video Daniel. I had exactly the same idea for Angela’s bike purchase lol! Fun adventures ahead❤
Very interesting. I agree that learning the language and learning to socialize at that young age is very important. Especially learning Finnish is very important as that is a very difficult language from what I understand and it is best learned at a young age. As for helmets, as a dutchman wearing a helmet while biking feels unnatural to me, but I do understand the reasoning behind it, even if I don't wear one myself.
I think you should have studded tires on your bike. They are quite expensive, but can save your life when driving on icy roads, especially when there is no bike path. This might fit your bike: Schwalbe Al Mighty -nastarengas, taitettava, 26 x 4.8" I also recommend wearing a helmet. Thank you for your nice videos and welcome to Finland.
Fantastic, so glad you enjoyed & able to achieve such a stunning journey. 😊
Congratulations on the Himiway beast 💪 it's fantastic. Glad you are getting a helmet. Looking forward to seeing the new four legged family member.
Hi Daniel, Perhaps check the handlebar alignment. It may be the angle of the GoPro, but i noticed that it is very slightly angled towards the right. Not being completely straight will cause you to make a lot of micro adjustments on the front wheel, which will sap progress and may be a bit tricky in snowy conditions.
Great video! looking forward to seeing how your daughter fares in the bike trailer!