Cycle tourism is much more than just an outdoor activity: it’s a lifestyle, a way to explore new places, cultures, and yourself, pedal stroke after pedal stroke.
In the age of digital content, there are creators on YouTube who recount their cycling adventures with passion, authenticity, and a touch of madness: from solo explorations through deserts and mountains to family trips along quiet roads surrounded by nature. Here is a roundup of 10 YouTubers who will help you find inspiration for your next bike trip.
Josh Reid
A true explorer: Josh Reid‘s videos are full of off-the-beaten-track adventures, wild crossings, and candid tales of bikepacking, perfect for those who dream of faraway destinations and authentic experiences.
Lorenzo Barone
Lorenzo Barone is a young Italian adventurer who has already traveled over 100,000 km by bike, tackling deserts, extreme climates, and extraordinary itineraries. His videos convey the pure freedom of cycling.
Clipped and Free
Clipped and Free is one of the most fascinating bikepacking channels for photography, storytelling, and itineraries that often feature Italy as an epic backdrop. Their productions combine cinema and cycling to inspire unforgettable journeys.
Juliet Elliott
British but often traveling in Italy, Juliet Elliott recounts her journeys in a personal and vulnerable tone, showing landscapes, human encounters, and profound reflections on the meaning of traveling by bike.
Sergio Borroni
One of Italy’s most respected and well-known cycle travelers, also at the Cycle Tourism Show: doctor, videomaker, and storyteller, Sergio Borroni has dozens of bike trips across every continent under his belt, recounted with irony and depth. You can meet Sergio Borroni at the Cycle Tourism Show, where he will be speaking.
Ci Vado in Bici
Ci vado in bici is an Italian channel with practical, well-made videos on cycling routes, advice on equipment, and routes to try, ideal for those who are just starting out or want to plan short, accessible trips. You can meet them at the Cycling Tourism Show.
Adventure Buddy
German channel with a large community: on Adventure Buddy, you will find not only bikepacking and bike tours, but also outdoor explorations, van life, and adventures in Europe’s lesser-known places.
CyclingAbout
One of the evergreen channels of cycle tourism: Alee di Cycling About recounts bike trips around the world, with a special focus on touring bike technology and tips for tackling long-distance routes.
Dino Lanzaretti
A true “dean” of Italian cycle touring: Dino Lanzaretti has crossed Siberia, Central Asia, and many other remote corners of the planet on his bike. His videos and interviews recount extreme but deeply human experiences.
Cicliste per Caso
Cicliste per caso is an Italian channel that follows the adventures of two women cyclists engaged in cycle tourism and bike touring, with videos of trips, excursions, and sustainable itineraries. The project tells real stories of cycling in Italy and abroad and promotes an inclusive vision of cycling as a means of freedom and discovery.
Find inspiration at the Cycle Tourism Show
There are many other names to mention: Tristan Bogaard, Pietro Franzese, Famiglia in Bici, Farovia, to name a few. These channels are a treasure trove of ideas, stories, and routes for those who want to cycle and discover new horizons. Whether you’re thinking about a weekend in the countryside or a trip lasting several weeks, let yourself be inspired by the stories of these digital cycle tourists!
And if you want to turn that desire to travel into reality, come to the Cycle Tourism Show: an event where you can meet other enthusiasts, discover itineraries, equipment, and ideas for your next trips. Registration is now open.
