When Memories Beat Miles – Ultra Solarbikepacking Documentary

I left Germany with one goal: Ride a solar-powered bike all the way toward Asia — through winter, across borders, and into the unknown. But this film is not just about cycling long distances.It’s about what happens between the kilometers. It’s about the people who invite you in when you’re freezing. About chai shared with strangers. About campfires on Greek beaches, and snowstorms in Turkey. This is my story — where each day brought new challenges, new faces, and new memories that outlasted every mile I rode. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to follow my next adventure! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA37... Video: Kilian Weigand Editing: Kilian Weigand ❤️ Special Thanks to My Sponsors ~▬▬▬▬▬▬ Azub Bikes ▬▬▬▬▬~ Azub Bikes is a renowned recumbent-bike company known for innovative design and high-quality craftsmanship. They support my projects and future journeys with their bikes. Looking for a recumbent bike? Check out their website: https://azub.eu Instagram: @azubrecumbents ~▬▬▬▬▬▬ Fahrwerker ▬▬▬▬▬~ Perform Stronger! The Fahrwerker braking system brings even heavy e-bikes and cargo bikes to a stop. Over 9,000 km / 60,000 m elevation and the pads are still in great shape. Interested? https://www.fahrwerker.com/ ~▬▬▬▬▬▬ Veolo ▬▬▬▬▬~ High-Performance Bicycle Trailer — Veolo Veolo stands for innovative, robust, and high-performance bicycle trailers designed to perform reliably even under extreme conditions. During my journey through winter, snow, and long distances, the Veolo high-performance trailer was a crucial part of my setup. https://veolo.de ~▬▬▬▬▬▬ My Gear (Affiliate Links) ▬▬▬▬▬~ ► Supercapacitors: https://ebay.us/L4VW0h ► Step-Up Converter: https://amzn.to/3KuaHqD ► Victron MPPT 100/20: https://amzn.to/3THIctN ► Velcro Cable Ties: https://amzn.to/3C1Riea ► Bafang BBS02 Kit: https://ebay.us/serFSf ► NEO-6M GPS Module: https://amzn.to/3oCztdY ► Actuonix P16-200-22-12-P Linear Actuator: https://amzn.to/3Q2f51q ► Arduino Mega R3: https://amzn.to/3SeGm2q ► DS1307 RTC Clock: https://amzn.to/3zjc9qD ► GY-273 QMC5883L Magnetometer: https://amzn.to/3biJ3j8 ~▬▬▬▬▬▬ SunTracker Program ▬▬▬▬▬~ Sun Tracker Tutorial:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5LjU... https://github.com/kilianweigand/e-bi... Affiliate Notice By purchasing through the affiliate links, I may receive a small commission — at no extra cost to you.This is a great way to support my work. Thank you! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - 00:41 Intro 00:42 - 01:09 Let me Introduce myself 01:10 - 02:30 Crossing the Alps 02:31 - 11:42 Italian Hospitality 11:43 - 15:18 Boat Adventure in Greece 15:19 - 20:24 Cycling the coast of Greece 20:25 - 23:55 Freezing Turkish Winter 23:56 - 25:20 Things Changed 25:21 - 25:41 Outro