Last July, Dutch couple Andreas and Caro quit their jobs and gave up their apartment. They set off on a Santos tandem, heading for South Africa. Along the way, they got married in the Austrian Alps.  Now — more than 300 days and  9000 kilometers later — they’re pedaling through East Africa.

We asked them to share a glimpse of life on the road. They sent us snapshots of milk tea, chapatis, steep climbs and warm encounters. And about what it means to keep moving. Together.

Andreas & Caro
 Santos Double Travel

Young Belgian Toon Vandermeulen had dreamt for a while of traveling to a far-off destination by bike. He strongly believed he could do it, even though his only cycling experience had been commuting - no long distances. He hadn't camped a single day in his life. Toon took the plunge and set off with his newly purchased Travelmaster 2+ for an unknown destination in Asia. Did he stay afloat?

 Toon Vandermeulen
 Santos Travelmaster 2⁺

While pedaling many kilometers, artist and Santos Rider Rosa immerses herself in the connection between people and the landscape. She likes to cycle in places where nature is in charge. Often solo, sometimes with others she meets along the way.

Just back from her cycling adventure from Bolivia to the southernmost tip of South America, she gives a poetic insight into her thoughts along the way.

 Rosa van Walbeek
 Santos Travelmaster 2.6

Meet 59-year old Patrick van de Walle - a Belgium Santos Rider who took on the challenge of the Atlas Mountain Race. This fixed route, unsupported, single-stage cycling race is not for the faint of heart, as it takes riders through the rugged terrain of Morocco's Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountain ranges. With little tarmac and great distances between resupply points, Patrick's journey was a test of endurance, strength, and determination.

 Patrick van de Walle
 Santos Travelmaster 3⁺