Not following the ordinary, that’s what breakawaywithbart is about.

I still remember the moment I first thought, “I want to experience an adventure like that.” It was back in 2017. While watching TV, I saw a commercial: “This is D tour! Follow Bas on his cycling journey from Amsterdam to China!” Those videos sparked something in me and inspired me to start dreaming about adventures of my own.

A few months later, I bought a Koga Miyata touring bike. In 2018, I set off on my very first bikepacking adventure, cycling from my home (the Netherlands) to Bordeaux, France.

Besides my love for travel and adventure, there’s another reason why I created breakawaywithbart. I believe that nowadays, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing things that don’t truly make us happy.

These days, there are countless ways to get a quick dopamine hit, and I sometimes find myself giving in to them as well. But ultimately, they don’t bring us the fulfilment we’re looking for.

I believe that true happiness comes from creating lasting memories, pursuing your passion, building meaningful relationships, growing as a person, and spending time outdoors. That’s where the idea of breakaway comes in: taking a step back from the usual path and focusing on what truly makes life worthwhile.