Episode 2: Cycling from Sweden to Japan - Epic Adventures & Unforgettable Stories!

Swedish/English description:
Lyssna till vårt andra inspirerande samtal med Anders Grandien, en långdistanscyklist på en episk resa från Karesuando, Sverige, till Mount Fuji i Japan! I denna intervju delar Anders med sig av sina upplevelser från cyklingen genom Sverige, Danmark och Tyskland, och lyfter fram utmaningar som motvind, kallt väder och underhåll av cykeln på vägarna. Från oförglömliga möten med vänliga främlingar till att njuta av de bästa hamburgarna och smörrebröden berättar Anders om resans höjdpunkter och motgångar. Han diskuterar sin minimalistiska utrustning, skönheten i norra Norrland och Danmarks cykelparadis, samt sina insamlingsinsatser som redan har nått närmare 60 000 SEK. Med planer på att ta sig an Centralasien, Turkiet och Mongoliet (till häst!) lyser Anders beslutsamhet och öppenhet igenom. Oavsett om du är en cykelentusiast eller bara älskar en bra äventyrshistoria är denna video full av insikter, tips och motivation för dina egna resor! Missa inte – prenumerera och följ Anders fantastiska cykelresa till Japan! 🚴‍♂️🌏 #Bikepacking #Äventyrsresor #Cykelresa

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Anders Grandien, a long-distance cyclist on an epic journey from Karesuando, Sweden, to Mount Fuji, Japan! In this interview Anders shares his experiences cycling through Sweden, Denmark, and Germany, highlighting the challenges of headwinds, cold weather, and maintaining his bike on the road. From unforgettable encounters with kind strangers to savoring the best burgers and smørrebrød, Anders recounts the highs and lows of his bikepacking adventure. He discusses his minimalist gear setup, the beauty of northern Norrland and Denmark’s cycling paradise, and his fundraising efforts, which have already raised nearly 60,000 SEK. With plans to tackle Central Asia, Turkey, and Mongolia, Anders’ determination and openness shine through. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or just love a good adventure story, this video is packed with insights, tips, and motivation for your own journeys! Don’t miss out—subscribe and follow Anders’ incredible ride to Japan! 🚴‍♂️🌏 #Bikepacking #AdventureTravel #CyclingJourney

Anders fundraiser: https://se.movember.com/en/mospace/15...
Anders on Instagram:   / andersgrandien  
Anders on TikTok:   / anders.grandien  

Swedish media interviews:

Mitt i Stockholm:
https://www.mitti.se/nyheter/mot-japa...
P4 Stockholm:
https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/...
P4 Jönköping:
https://www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/...
P4 Helgpasset med Håkan Eng, samtal med Renata Chlumska:
https://www.sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/...

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Introduction: Get to know Anders and his journey from Sweden, to Mount Fuji
00:04:10 – Creativity runs in the family
00:06:10 – Financing the trip. It’s been a long time..
00:07:00 – At only 26 years of age, Anders’ list of visited countries is impressive.
00:09:07 – Training and Physical Prep: Bodyweight training routine and fitness.
00:10:53 - The Route So Far: Planned vs. spontaneous choices.
00:15:20 - Challenges on the Road: Anders shares the hardest moments of the trip so far.
00:16:15 - Memorable Encounters: Heartwarming stories of meeting strangers.
00:20:26 - Food Experiences: A wild boar burger in Sweden and smørrebrød in Denmark.
00:21:26 – Riding with a pro.
00:22:15 – A ritualistic beverage experience.
00:23:36 - Cycling Infrastructure and Weather: Comparing cycling conditions in countries.
00:25:27 – Tent Life and Wild Camping: Insights into Anders’ camping experiences.
00:27:38 – Talking gear, clothing and packing. How to manage upcoming challenges.
00:29:21 – Upcoming intriguing places.
00:30:14 - Media Attention and Fundraising: Anders reflects on his growing recognition.
00:32:43 - Bike and Body Maintenance: How Anders cares for his bike and himself.
00:35:31 – Mount Fuji, what will he do once he’s there?
00:36:47 - Tips for Bikepacking Beginners: Recommending Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
00:38:40 - Closing Thoughts.