Curious Pedals - Cycling from Finland to Singapore(NaN)
Two friends, two bikes, and 15,000 kilometers of adventure.
In 2022, Finnish friends Alvari Poikola and Valtteri Heinilä pedaled 15,000 kilometers across more than 20 countries, departing from their home in Finland and completing their ride in Singapore. They captured their adventure into a feature-length documentary about their incredible eight-month journey across Europe and Asia. Now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDf3Lr8Mfcc&t=3396s
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In 2022, Finnish friends Alvari Poikola and Valtteri Heinilä pedaled 15,000 kilometers across more than 20 countries, departing from their home in Finland and completing their ride in Singapore. They captured their adventure into a feature-length documentary about their incredible eight-month journey across Europe and Asia. Now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDf3Lr8Mfcc&t=3396s
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