Iohan, it’s been a couple of years since you’ve passed, but I just wanted to say thank you. I found your videos when I was 15 years old and you made me begin dreaming about bikepacking and showed me that anything is possible with determination. Tomorrow I begin riding 4,205 miles across America. Your name will be written on my bike and you’ll go on yet another adventure this fall. You are deeply missed, but never forgotten. Rest in peace
This is heartbreaking, I didn't even know he killed himself until now where I went through my old YT subscriptions. I watched his original Arctic video 9 y ago when it was released and subscribed then when there were like 2000 people.
I’m just finding out about this, and I’m so heartbroken. His videos were the greatest inspiration to me for cross country cycling. It’s so sad his life ended this way. I wish his situation could’ve been cured so he could continue riding. Rest in peace Iohan. You’ll forever been an inspiration to see the world.
Watching this series unfold, it was very hard to believe how much you accomplished. I still can't wrap my head around the places you reached with a bicycle and sheer determination. The Arctic? Lets do it in winter. A language barrier? Ok I'll learn to speak Spanish. The Darien Gap? I'll just paddle the ocean. Mountains? All of them. You were truly a superhuman, and an inspiration for us all.
@@garretteckhardt8036 Suicide is not selfish, it's a mental illness. Yes, he lived life to the full and what looked amazing on the outside, he was actaully struggling with his own demons inside and really needed help. Anyone can put on a front and pretend everything is fine but still be struggling inside no matter what their lifestyle.
I just started watching Iohan's videos today and I was elated by their beauty and humanity, and now I am devastated that he is gone. Something that is so important in the world is to keep people around who are real and not afraid to go against the conformity of society, to be their true selves, unpretentious, not afraid of judgement because they don't have a career or the newest bike or are wearing duct taped pants, for example. I know in one minute of watching his videos that Iohan was one of those people. And he is an example of a human who was unafraid of being different, living as a nomad (Imagine his grandma saying at family gatherings "What is iohan doing - he should be an accountant married with a 9-5 job?") , enough to record his brave and independent explorations sharing secret beautiful places in our world with all of us. I am thankful there is a record of him here because he was worthy of being remembered.
I learned today he passed. I remembered watching him when I was 19 years old (28 years old now) when he was still in cycling from Tuktoyaktuk, Canada. I just don't know what to say, I am shocked beyond belief that he passed away two years ago at the age of 33. Still young. Iohan, RIP. You're the reasons why I wanted to see the world, especially South America. An inspiration to us all! Yours Truly, John from the Philippines, ❤
J’ai perdu des amis très chers , j’ai perdu mes parents. Chacun d’entre nous ressent la perte d’un être proche différememt. Mais Johan, je ne l’ai jamais connu. Juste ses vidéos. Et pourtant la peine que je ressens à chaque fois que je regarde un de ses vidéos est immense. La peine d’avoir perdu un véritable humaniste, un amoureux de la nature, une personne tellement aimable avec les gens et les animaux. Oui, la douleur que je ressens chaque fois que je regarde ses films est aussi profonde que la joie quelle dégage. Une joie immense, indescriptible. Je suis sûr que des membres de la famille de Johan lisent parfois tous les messages. Sachez que si vous lisez celui-çi, vous êtes tous dans mes pensées car Johan était un être extraordinaire. Et ces films continueront à toucher bien des gens dans le monde.
Iohan you leave an empty void in my heart, in the heart of my family, and friends. I remember the times you spent in my place. I remember the times we hung out when I was in Colombia visiting family, I remember when I used to help you with the items you needed for your long trips. I remember you were going to give me Deadhorse but we decided that it was put to best use for a fortunate young kid in Colombia, and I remember when you told me that I was more than welcomed to come along with you on one of your many trips, but I was hesitant and too busy with my own life. I should've taken that time off and spent it traveling with you even if it was just a month or so. Iohan you are a good friend, a humble soul. I will miss you so much, and there's no words that can describe the pain I feel that you are no longer in this world. As a veteran I've suffered from depression, and I should've known better, i should've asked you if you were OK, specially after this pandemic, because I knew you were a free bird, and you were caged for too long. Iohan my great friend rest in peace. You changed my life for good, and I know you changed many others too. Thank you for sharing your epic adventure, such an legendary adventure that too little people saw the proportions of such a feat one human could do with determination, grit, and sheer willpower, and thank you for sharing many private moments in your life with me, I feel so honored that you did. I just wish you could've told me that you were suffering so much mentally, I could've probably helped you as I have been also, and I have been through that road that sometimes seems impossible. Anyways Iohan me and my family love you as one of our own. God bless you Iohan. Sincerely your friend, Paulo.
Paolo, you are very fortunate to have met Lohan, helped him when he needed. Don't beat yourself...I feel the same...I want to run to him hold him, make him feel better. I really wish...turn back what happened. Not now, not yet please be with us. You engraved our hearts much more pure through your eyes, your gentle voice. I am much better person because of you. My heart will never heal. You will live in my heart for a long long time. And thank you for the worldliness music ! I will listen over, over again...
thank you for sharing these beautiful words with us. It makes me, as someone who was just an admirer of Iohan's journey and his wonderful videos and written stories and has never met him or talked to him, really happy that he had people like you in his life, that cared so much about him. It hurts me to know he left and I can't even imagine how it must be for you, who were his friend. From your words it is so clear that you were very meaningful friend for him. I am so sorry
I only learned of your passing today Iohan. I feel so sad now. I cant stop the tears from falling. I loved your videos and you're intrepid adventurers spirit. You were a warm, lovely and courageous human being and an inspiration to us all. Rest in peace beautiful soul. The world is a lesser place without you in it. I'm Bikepacking 750 miles around the north of Scotland this May . I dedicate it to you. You will be in my heart Iohan.
Iohan, I am a 38M balling my eyes out in tears right now as I just learned of your passing. I found you many many years ago and you have been such an inspiration and go-to safe place for my mind in hard and depressed moments. Your sensitivity, courage, discipline and calm have been one of the most inspiring I have ever come accros. Reading and learning of your suffering and choices makes me so sad - I am sorry we and no one else was there for you. Your music choices showed gave us a deep insight into your soul-world. I wish you the best bycicle adventures and joy for all eternity. Thank you - you have truly touched and helped me so many many times. As long as I live, I will not forget you!
It's been three years since this great adventurer left us on the 19th. I can't stop saying how his travels inspired me to take my first big bike trip, which brought a lot of change to my once monotonous life. We really miss his unique joy and the peace I feel when I watch his videos.
hey everyone, please bear with me and few re-uploads while I figure out why the WMG/UMG songs change their visibility shortly after release . If/when this becomes unavailable I will put a link to the unlisted episode via youtube post. Cheers and tailwinds!
current theory is that the WMG/UMG songs may have some other contendID requirements that even the youtube support team doesn't know about. Once this passes 2k views (if its still up - I will add a video description and see if that is the thing that breaks it!
you never cease to surprise me with your intrepid adventures and uncanny way to survive some of the most incredible obstacles that nature has so well prepared for us. BTW, you got my upvote by choosing APOCALIPTICA at the end, fuc* yeah! METAL !!! PS: I am from Argentina and got to hike along the puna between Cachi and La Poma, later at Cafayate I found a great hike that you would love: Los Estratos. Have a great summer in Canada @Iohan :)
Let us all just be as kind and calm and curious and humorous as he was, so that at least this part of him will stay and grow in this beautiful world he showed us so uniquely.
I always have watched quietly your videos and leave a message here for the first time. Not a single touch with you, but I'm amazed at how much I can miss you, a traveler. For 6 years, I looked like a super strong human standing in the world with a bicycle. In the end, hearing the news that he had arranged his life on his own, it is true that this is his life. Traveling on the road for 6 years If someone think 'I can be into the wild like Iohan if I have money, willpower, health, and time.', it would be false. In Iohan, there were such a special humble, purely simple and primitive beauty, It was lohan's special and complete communication to share with us. It was as if there was some kind of emotional connection with him. I dared to blame him for his last choice, but I decided to remember him forever. Someone said he probably lived three times his life than others. now I feel even lonely now though I don't have any chance face-to-face with him. what a great spirit. one day, I wish our paths may cross. I will also follow you as others to SEE THE WORLD, to SEE THE REAL WORLD. 고마워요. 편히 쉬세요.
I was today years old to learn of his passing. I am deeply saddened for what happened, but also amazed of the way he lived his last years. What he left behind him, how much of the world he managed to share with us. I loved to listen his voice, and wait for the adventures. He will be remebered by many. Here i lay, in my bed, unable to sleep, i can relate what he went trough, maybe that is why i have the same longing to go and travel, to live my life like it is supposed to be lived, free. I am sick and tired of these comfy walls ive put around me. Now i remenicense watching the last video of him, and try to find solace in it.
Hello friends, it is with a heavy heart that I pass this news. Iohan's journey in this world came to end on August 19th. He had been struggling with insomnia caused by sleep apnea for several years, and it was finally too much for him to bear. There will be memorial services in Canada and hopefully Ushuaia to help his journey to the next. We will share these with you all. In the meantime, please consider donations to suicide prevention organizations or sleep disorder awareness foundations in Iohan's name. And certainly reach out to those who you love and let them know that you do. We'll miss you Iohan. Fly high, brother, fly high. RIP Iohan Geuorguiev. 1988 - 2021
Today, more than ever, you are in my thoughts. The joy for nature and adventure, as well as meeting all the people along the way. The ability to tell stories the way you did always left me in awe and there has been a tear or two while watching these videos because of this. Nowadays the reason for my tears is a different one. I am incredibly happy to have stumbled upon this channel and to have been there for a good part of this journey! But I still miss you...
Will miss you brother , the biggest inspiration the outdoor & bikepacking community ever saw. Incredible visual talent and one of a kind music taste. Dunno how many times i watched all of your videos , they are like a real dream. I wish that your last journey is the brightest and most adventures you ever did. Farewell old blackburn ranger .... Condulences and best thoughts , thaynamite , germany .
When I Die give what's left of me away to children and old men that wait to die. And if you need to cry, cry for your brother walking the street beside you. And when you need me, put your arms around anyone and give them what you need to give me. I want to leave you something, something better than words or sounds. Look for me in the people I've known or loved, and if you cannot give me away, at least let me live in your eyes and not in your mind. You can love me best by letting hands touch hands, and by letting go of children that need to be free. Love doesn't die, people do. So, when all that's left of me is love, give me away. Kaddish Yatom - When I Die Rest in Peace Iohan and thank you for allowing us to view the world through your generous, loving soul. We will never forget you and you will always be with us in spirit wherever our travels may take us. Frank and Lori
Beautifully said. I have trouble putting together a tribute like this. I can never make the words work properly. You have put words to my thoughts. Thank you.
Certain figures in the world(s) of cycling, in all its manifestations, leaving iconic impressions, good and bad. Sheldon Brown and Ian Hibell come immediately to my mind. And certainly, for his gift for the aesthetic of our world, for his raw grit and fortitude, for his immense curiosity, Iohan has taken a place there. Each of these films ("video" seems to demean) is an award-winning documentary, if I had my way. Thank you to whomever is keeping his work online.
Hi , I hope somebody is reading this I just heard that Iohan it’s no more on this earth…. , I want to express my condolences to the family or friends I have never saw somebody with so much courage to go on in life even in extreme difficult situations, he inspired me in my difficult time in life to go on , I wish I could help him When he had a difficult time as well , I hope UA-cam will never delete his channel so many people can watch videos , Big hug to you whoever is reading this, Mark from Belgium 😢
I'm learning the news at this moment and I'm shocked. I started watching his videos many years ago while I was living in Chile and he was still in Canada. Then I moved to Central America and he was traveling south. We crossed out paths at some point. Then I moved to Canada and he reached Chile/Argentina. He spent a long time in the south of Chile, where I come from. He made me feel nostalgic of my country while I was in his country. I felt always very connected to his experience. I don't travel by bike but I have lived and visited most of the places he visited while moving in the opposite direction. Rest in peace.
It's shocking and saddening that you are gone. This channel will remain a beautiful window into your perspective of the world. You experienced more adventure than most people would if they lived a hundred lifetimes. Thank you for the music, all the backtracking to pick up your cameras, the incredible views, and all the interactions with dogs, cows, sheep, donkeys. Rest in peace, Iohan.
Часто с девушкой мы смотрели твои ролики за ужином, твои умело подобранные композиции познакомили меня с новыми артистами, а съемка показала красоту столь отдаленных мест. На прошлой неделе я заказал себе фреймсет, планирую потихоньку свое первое небольшое путешествие на 2022 г., ты один из тех кто вдохновил меня на такой вот поступок. Я хочу сказать тебе спасибо, что показал свой тяжелый путь, любовь и уважение к этому миру, который ты хотел познать. Покойся с миром, Йохан🕊
Heartbroken, such a gentle beautiful soul, he may have left this world but he has left behind something truly wonderful in See the World, touched many many people
Your kindness, your peaceful voice, ur connection with nature and animals, your gentleness, your laugh, your granny gear, your music on ur images. We will be missing all. Thank you for what u have taught us anf left us. We will go on watching you with tears and gratitude. Keep on riding beautiful soul
For all the travels Iohan shared with us over years it seems unreal that he has journeyed to a place we cannot share. RIP Iohan, you’ve inspired many, myself included.
I wish sorely that I had written this sooner, knowing what I know now. Iohan, you’ve been a source of unending source of inspiration for me. You captured the beauty behind these adventures so truthfully and in such a special way. Although your time in this world was far too short, you lived a life more full than many. Bon voyage, Iohan. I hope wherever you are, they’ve fixed that bike for you and there are lots of friendly dogs to guide you through the mountains!
whenever i was home, I used to start my tea in the morning with his video, and today I am devastated to hear the tragic news...My eyes filled up , i don't feel like drinking tea now...He will Live Forever in our hearts... (In Sasnkrit) नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः। न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः॥ (in English:) No weapon can cut the soul into pieces, nor can it be burned by fire, nor moistened by water, nor withered by the wind...🙏
About 7 or 8 years ago I found this channel and was addicted to these vlogs. I’m commenting now because I saw all these “RIP” comments and got very sad. I can’t believe he’s gone. How wonderful to have all of his videos. RIP Iohan , independent soul.
Iohan, durante il lockdown con i tuoi video mi hai fatto tanta compagnia, mi hai fatto sognare, mi hai dato l'ispirazione per partire verso avventure in bici. Ora sono molto triste che non ci sei più, ma tu continui a vivere dentro di noi. Che tu possa continuare a viaggiare anche nell'aldilà! R. I. P.
Iohan, Gracias a Dios por tu vida y por tanto AMOR, bondad y humildad en tu corazón. Gracias por tu paso por Popayán y por compartir la grandeza de tu ser. Gracias por ser una inspiración para tantas personas. Gracias por dejar una huella imborrable en mi corazón y en el de mi familia. Ahora descansas en el AMOR, la ternura y la paz. Te veo pedaleando feliz al lado de Nucita y muchos ángeles perrunos compañeros de tus aventuras. Un abrazote hasta el cielo, donde estás fundido en el AMOR incondicional, infinito y eterno.
You will be missed Iohan. You were one of the greatest inspirations to move me towards doing my own travels by bicycle. I watched your videos repeatedly, imagining the freedom and the experience , looking forwards to the day that I could finally accomplish my own dreams. Before heading off to my first bike tour I watched your videos with my parents to help explain to them what I was hoping to attempt and experience. I was both terrified and excited to try and bicycle a small part of what you had accomplished. My first bicycle trip changed me and my life forever and you were an integral part of that. Thank you for what you could share. May your bike never break down again and may the wind be always at your back.
Just heard the sad news... For some unknown reason, on the day Iohan passed on August 19th I decided to start rewatching his whole series of videos, just before I set out on travels of my own in the Rockies. While out there, I happened to recognize a place in Colorado Springs but didn't know where I had seen it... The next morning, I just so happened to watch Iohan's early video as he rode his bike past the house with the large sculptures - what a strange coincidence... I first found Iohan's adventure videos in 2015, in the months leading up to my first extended-travel trek in the backcountry. Iohan and I are about the same age, and he approaches nature and adventure the same way I always have. I had hoped/expected that someday we would cross paths, and I always looked forward to those upcoming videos from the southern tip of South America... Iohan has been my biggest inspiration since 2015, just last week I was thinking about that. If I could say that about any one human, it would be him. I've shared his videos and story with literally hundreds of people. He was always so genuine, and truly the best attitude of any "content creator" on the internet. No ego, no flashiness, no pushy striving for followers and likes, just honesty and being a real human. It is no small feat to be able to capture all these moments on film, and to share these genuine, intimate moments in such a transparent way. I've tried, I've spent hundreds of hours trying, but have not even approached the natural talent this man had for it. He was destined for great things, and accomplished many of them, while never making it about him alone. It always felt that he wanted to share it with us, these rare and difficult moments, and what it takes to find the highest heights in this world. If I could say anything to Iohan now, its that he has taught me to never stop seeking, and I never will stop. While his internal struggles eventually did consume him, he experienced far more in his short life than most ever will. This is not my final memorial to the great man Iohan Gueorgueiv, my life of adventure in the backcountry will be that. Somewhere in the spine of the Americas, those great mountains, this man's spirit still roams...
Just providing a relevant update to this comment: While dreaming last night I found myself on some dirt road in a faraway land, riding a bike thru the mountains with a friend of mine. Eventually we reached a small town with a shop, and sat down at the table out front with a couple other people I didn't know. We got into some deep conversation about the struggles of life... My friend that I was biking with was Iohan, and he passed me a note that he had written at the table. I don't remember much of what it said but there was one line similar to "We all carry our struggles with us, and some of us have silently carried these struggles with grace and while sharing noble deeds with the world. At some point the load becomes too hard to bear, and a reward is deserved for the lifetime of hard work and benevolence. There is no need to suffer endlessly." I read the note and couldn't argue with his reasoning, I began to cry and hugged him, crying on his shoulder, saying that he didn't have to take his reward yet, it didn't have to be this way. He told me it would be alright and had some classic Iohan humor and light heartedness in his voice. I realized that the moment I experienced was some possible future in our lives, that I was living out one episode of a video he had not yet filmed and released. The adventure continued but took a dark path within that shop, and he was gone. I woke up at this point, in the middle of the night and contemplated what just happened. Sure, I never met him in person in our waking life, but I just experienced a shared adventure and a long conversation in some alternate world... Maybe we will meet again someday
@@stingraybob8933 Thanks a lot for sharing this stunning dream. Seems like he really touched your soul. Good wishes for meeting him in one of your realities once again.
You motivated me to take my first trip, thank you Iohan. O Allah, forgive him, raise his rank among those who are guided, and take care of those he leaves behind him.
As I use to binge watch his videos I always thought of him as an angel experiencing life on earth. He had such a calm quiet spirit about him especially when interacting with the wildlife and pets he encountered. Rest well Iohan❤
Today, I am going trough something in my life and it's becoming unbearably heavy everyday and it always gives me the sense of stopping it all but then I think of the day where I would pack my bags, leave the burdens behind and travel and see the world just like Iohan did. Today, in one of my toughest days, I thought I'd watch him again to have my escape. But Iohan found his own. Rest in peace brother. I'm still shocked to learn this and it gives me another perspective to think about.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts ❤ Seeing people return to his page and talk about their lifes and/or the impact Iohan had on them, always makes me sad but happy as well. Hope you are ok! ❤ P.S.: If I am correct, today is Iohan's birthday (January 20.)
I remember once You lost your tent sticks, which made impossible to use your tent. You said: Well the good news is that now I will be travelling lighter ...
I watched every episode of your channel...such an inspiring and loving human being...! I'm happy that you lived the life you wanted and over the past 7+ seven years you experienced much more then any of us could only dream of...! 🚴⛺🎥📷 RIP my friend...❤️ From all your mates in Australia 🇦🇺
Leí mucho sobre tu historia y vi montones de veces tus vídeos. Ver a un tipo cruzar el desierto en bicicleta, tener la nieve hasta las rodillas y seguir con su bicicleta al hombro o cruzar el tapón de Darién en un pequeño bote inflable son cosas a veces tan absurdas que junto con la tremenda admiración me generaban mucha risa. Simplemente gracias Iohan, desde hace mucho tiempo que difundo tu historia y lo seguiré haciendo. De los seres humanos más extraordinarios que he visto.
I am so saddened by your passing, Iohan. I think I speak for 1,000s of people when I say, it's been hard to take. You inspired so many people. I, for one, returned to bike packing after a 2-1/2 decade hiatus because I accidentally found your films. Seeing the world through your eyes was beautiful, touching and sometimes jaw-dropping. And now...the question that many of us are asking is, "What happens when the person we lived vicariously through, passes away?" I guess we see the world for ourselves.
I'm so sorry to hear the sad news that you are no longer with us. You inspired me and Tink to cycle the world. It was a huge occasion for us when you made a new video. We'd always hoped we'd end up crossing paths with you. You are a true legend and I hope you will See the World in another way on the other side. Thank you so much for taking us with you in yours with these videos. You have felt like a friend to me even though we never met. Where ever you are now I hope you will find peace.
In our minds he rides forever. A kind heart a true inspiration, who lived the dreams we could not achieve. Thx for all the videos to give us the chance to participate on the longest journey.
Just heard the news. Your were such a amazing person and a true traveller. You give me so much inspiration and joy to bike and discover the world. Thank for all you brought to the outdoor community. Rest in Peace friend
Same here. Been following him for years but havent received any update notification for a while. Today i decided to check what's happening and learned the terrible news of his passing, at such a young age apparently. At mid-60s in age I just completed a solo bike trip along the US Pacific coast, which I contribute mainly to the inspiration I got from Iohan. RIP, buddy ….
Even in a short time on this earth, Iohan had seen more of the world than many of us. Not only that, but he had also shared the earth's beautiful landscapes with us via his artistic mind. Wishing the news I've read wasn't real, but...Rest in Peace, Iohan!
I just found out. My heart is breaking. I am a 66 year old Canadian. I followed you for years. Thank you Iohan for sharing your journey Much Appreciation from Toronto
Iohan thank you for everything you have done, you are a true inspiration. You are the reason I found my love for exploration and travel. In the upcoming years I plan the have a trip of my own, I have grand dreams that may be unrealistic to most, but you are the person that made me realize they aren’t. I’ll miss you, rest easy.
I did never meet him, but I miss him. I miss is voice and his stories. That is why I come back sometimes and watch his video, even though I saw them all before. Some professional should make a film documentation : "The Strongest Man On Earth."
This is the last video you posted brother, because of you I started bikepacking myself, and experienced some of the best things in my life, ride in peace, you followed your dream, and made me and a lot of other peaple start theyre's, thank you Iohan, I will forever ride with you in my heart... Update.. After a year from his death, i bikepacked trough Romania, now i am working saving up money to buy a better bike to travel Europe, I only wish he knew how much he changed my perspective of life...
Segui Viajando Iohan ... segui.... Mire todos tus videos casi sin entender el idioma... no importaba, el mensaje me llegaba igual. Viaje con vos por momentos en mi imaginacion... Tu forma de tomar la vida es admirable y muestra tu valentia. Ya estas en las estrellas pibe.... QEPD
Reading the comments i found out you ve gone...man...what a bas feeling...i hope you rest in peace. You have lived a beautifull life and inspired lot of people
When I was bike traveling years ago and was stuck in bad weather, all wet and not thinking I can go on with the journey, I remember your videos where you bicycled in snow and that gave me strenght and courage to go on. Thank you! It's time for you to rest. The new journey awaits.
Utterly unimaginable, but you have inspired me more than you will ever know brother. Rest in peace bro. You are a legend and a pioneer that many people will follow through...
My Friend wherever you are i hope you are in peace !! My heart broke into a million pieces when i heard about your demise !! I never met you , never talked with you but admired you so much ! On your every adventure, i felt i was with you, travelling on a bike and piercing every obstacle and living every dream !! You will be a hero, you are a legend until memories fade !! Respect and love for whatever you did !! You lived the life which millions others wished for !! You provided peace and solace to us through your courageous adventures in this dark and cruel world !! Your perspective of life was so unique and you accomplished so much in your life that million’s others couldn’t even if they are born 100 times. I am just so heartbroken. Your kindness, your ways of handling things, your thirst for adventure and exploring will remain second to none brother !! You just gave hope through every dark phase of life. You had a magical vibe which used to take us away from this filthy selfish materialistic world. I just miss you man 💔 peace to you man 👍🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️
i just did a trip to the west of canada from the east just because of you and saw landscape that makes everyone jealous and will give me memories so nice i cry of joy . just thanks for inspiring me !
Iohan watching your videos I was always transported to a place that I feel familiar and I feel grate joy. Never realized until your last video that you remained me of me. Your perseverance and tenacity on living such a beautiful simple life was ones my only guiding light through what it means to be alive. You committed to the fullest to that idea and you conquer what few in this modern world will ever achieve. I did imagine you settle down one day. Getting in to the rigors of every day peoples lives . And I said to my self what a wonderful memories you will have. What a great knowledge you are accumulating for the future. But this was not the case. You never need it to come back. You forever will be riding those trails. You will for ever will be wondering the world like so few of us will ever have the chance of doing. Thank you Iohan . Thank you for let us in to the real world. FOR EVER GREAT FULL FOR TAKING US ALONG...
It's hard to watch the videos knowing that you're gone. You are and will still be an enormous inspiration to so many, showing us the world and all its beauty, and proving that attitude and determination can really take you wherever you want. Peace, Iohan.
more about the SEE THE WORLD video project: www.bikewanderer.com/video Thanks Matt/ChileVuela for driving/flying and the company! You can check out some of his flights from the trip here: One Battery (credit song): ua-cam.com/video/L2AKHuGV614/v-deo.html High Altitude Dreaming: ua-cam.com/video/HCMq7NCG-Ac/v-deo.html No Time FPV tour of Argentina: ua-cam.com/video/4rlOlM5OefU/v-deo.html War of the Wind: ua-cam.com/video/QK_qYo2c61E/v-deo.html thank you to Johnson Reynoso from Fiambala for the map. Dan and Jan from PA, Chris and Brad from Colorado the folks at Fatback, SRAM, Porcelain Rocket, Arkel, OMM, Lauf and everyone who made getting the new bike together finally possible. Whitesand - Beyond (is used under CC. ua-cam.com/video/y84qVeSTBtU/v-deo.html )
We never met but your adventures, passion for traveling, adventure, biking under extreme conditions from AK to Argentina...(and more...tons more)...I never met you in person and wish I could have thank you for sharing your love for the road, nature and dogs...RIP Iohan.
I've just rewatched this for the 3rd or 4th time. And it just clicked on me..the deep sadness he must have been feeling while editing segment 21:42- 27:20. such intense emotion running through this hauntingly beautiful song. Rest in peace Iohan.
We can’t believe it is real. You were so young still, 33. We will miss you. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Somewhere out there you are still traveling. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
I just found out that Lohan is no longer with us and I am absolutely shocked. What an amazing life and journey, thank you for taking us along through all of it, you have inspired a generation of wanderers. You'll be missed by so many.
Thanks for sharing these amazing videos with us, the world. You helped us to truly engage what is like to be a wanderer. I send you a big hug to heaven, dear Iohan.
Your passing is so sad but I only hope you are now in a better place. The same place to took all of us too while viewing your films. A real inspiration and very talented story teller that I and no doubt many others will miss. Travel well my friend tonight I raise a glass to Iohan 🍺
It's just so sad and I'm so shocked. Just can't believe it, he was so full of life and always looking ahead while greeting, cheering, and smiling at everyone along the way. I downloaded all his videos as I enjoy watching them time to time as they simply bring peace and joy. I remember whenever I would have a drink by myself at night, I'll play any of his videos and take a screenshot and send it to him, letting him know that I'm enjoying it as usual, and he would always wave back with a smile. I already lost my childhood friend 100 days ago and now this. it's so sad. I'm gonna miss you Iohan
Greetings, is it possible that you upload episode 22 somewhere? It seems that this one is unavailable on UA-cam. It feels sad re watching everything and knowing that he is no more 😢
When I travel by bike, I try to emulate Iohan. I try to pay attention to the beauty around me and not be too focused on miles. To say no side track is too far. To say no stray dog has enough pets. Iohan is a true inspiration to me, as I'm sure he is to others. Thank you for showing us not just how to explore, but how to enjoy it! I for one, will not forget you.
Iohan was a modern day explorer and showed the world many places that few had ever laid eyes on before. He went places and did things that I surely wouldn't have survived. Thanks for the opportunity to live vicariously through you the past several years. I'll return often to these videos.
أحر التعازي القلبية لأسرة هذا الشاب الرائع ولكن هذه الحياة لابد ان تنتهي في يوم من الأيام نشكر لك أفلامك الجميله والتي كانت محفزه لنا لاكتشاف هذا الكوكب الجميل نسأل الله حسن الخاتمه My deepest condolences to the family of this wonderful young man, but this life must end one day. We thank you for your beautiful films, which motivated us to discover this beautiful planet.
I followed him for long, I got inspired by his journey, I bought a bike, and learnt that I like hiking more, I want to travel slow, and see everything, I am still a bit impatient sometime. Now I have the plan to next year take 7 months of and walk aroundy my country the netherlands, and sometime walk al the 11000 km of trails. He gave me so much energy and things to look forward for, he will life in my being forever., I would not be what I am without his inspiration. Hope he lives forward in our Adventures
Iohan, Thank you for touching the lives of so many people. It's hard to stop coming back to this place where you last posted a video and feel like we will see more. While we will not see your next journeys here, I'm positive you are sleeping soundly and trekking new trails. I wish I would have gotten the chance to meet you here on this earth, but I know one day, I'll meet you and if I ever cross someplace where you have been, I'll think about the impact you have had on my life. Love to you always and rest in peace Brother... Your legacy will live on!
I was saddened to learn that Iohan died back in the month of August *2021). Iohan's videos provided a window to many would be adventurers. His legacy is and will continue to be one of inspiration. My sincerest sympathies to his family and friends.
My dear Iohan, you were the one and only, one masterpiece--everyone else will always be a copy. Wish I can walk through the pearly gate and pull you back and be your shadow so you'd be less lonely. I believe in rebirth and hope you will come again to dry our tears. ;./
ohhh you were the one, who inspired me to cycle around the Himalayas... Hmm today i got to know about you. i miss you brother......RIP..........................love you always
Iohan: you have been and will be a man of true inspiration. I cannot believe what you can do with nothing more than a GoPro and the most phantastic music choice that I was ever able to enjoy on UA-cam. Happy to be on patreon with and for you.
Just found out he passed away when coming back to this channel after some time. I followed Iohans videos throughout high school and he was a source of happiness and a motivation for adventure. Rest In Peace brother, I can’t believe I live in a world without you.
Iohan, it’s been a couple of years since you’ve passed, but I just wanted to say thank you. I found your videos when I was 15 years old and you made me begin dreaming about bikepacking and showed me that anything is possible with determination. Tomorrow I begin riding 4,205 miles across America. Your name will be written on my bike and you’ll go on yet another adventure this fall. You are deeply missed, but never forgotten. Rest in peace
This is heartbreaking, I didn't even know he killed himself until now where I went through my old YT subscriptions. I watched his original Arctic video 9 y ago when it was released and subscribed then when there were like 2000 people.
I’m just finding out about this, and I’m so heartbroken. His videos were the greatest inspiration to me for cross country cycling. It’s so sad his life ended this way. I wish his situation could’ve been cured so he could continue riding. Rest in peace Iohan. You’ll forever been an inspiration to see the world.
AMEN TO THAT, WATCHING HIS VIDEOS WITH SUCH INCREDIBLE MUSIC MATCH UP + HIS LIVING WITH US ALWAYS.
I like the idea of writing his name in your bike. I cannot say goodbye neither.
Watching this series unfold, it was very hard to believe how much you accomplished. I still can't wrap my head around the places you reached with a bicycle and sheer determination. The Arctic? Lets do it in winter. A language barrier? Ok I'll learn to speak Spanish. The Darien Gap? I'll just paddle the ocean. Mountains? All of them. You were truly a superhuman, and an inspiration for us all.
RIP Johan.....
@@lucamagnanensi so is it true 😭😭😭😭😭😭 rip lets hope his masterpieces will stay for ever 🙏
He was a hero....😪
@@garretteckhardt8036 Suicide is not selfish, it's a mental illness. Yes, he lived life to the full and what looked amazing on the outside, he was actaully struggling with his own demons inside and really needed help. Anyone can put on a front and pretend everything is fine but still be struggling inside no matter what their lifestyle.
😞 Rest in peace Iohan.
I just started watching Iohan's videos today and I was elated by their beauty and humanity, and now I am devastated that he is gone. Something that is so important in the world is to keep people around who are real and not afraid to go against the conformity of society, to be their true selves, unpretentious, not afraid of judgement because they don't have a career or the newest bike or are wearing duct taped pants, for example. I know in one minute of watching his videos that Iohan was one of those people. And he is an example of a human who was unafraid of being different, living as a nomad (Imagine his grandma saying at family gatherings "What is iohan doing - he should be an accountant married with a 9-5 job?") , enough to record his brave and independent explorations sharing secret beautiful places in our world with all of us. I am thankful there is a record of him here because he was worthy of being remembered.
I learned today he passed. I remembered watching him when I was 19 years old (28 years old now) when he was still in cycling from Tuktoyaktuk, Canada. I just don't know what to say, I am shocked beyond belief that he passed away two years ago at the age of 33. Still young.
Iohan, RIP.
You're the reasons why I wanted to see the world, especially South America. An inspiration to us all!
Yours Truly,
John from the Philippines,
❤
I wonder what killed him??
@@mr.salman9437 Lockdown, sleep apnea, and depression. He died by sucicide.
@@ChileVuela he committed suicide, so sad
J’ai perdu des amis très chers , j’ai perdu mes parents. Chacun d’entre nous ressent la perte d’un être proche différememt. Mais Johan, je ne l’ai jamais connu. Juste ses vidéos. Et pourtant la peine que je ressens à chaque fois que je regarde un de ses vidéos est immense. La peine d’avoir perdu un véritable humaniste, un amoureux de la nature, une personne tellement aimable avec les gens et les animaux. Oui, la douleur que je ressens chaque fois que je regarde ses films est aussi profonde que la joie quelle dégage. Une joie immense, indescriptible.
Je suis sûr que des membres de la famille de Johan lisent parfois tous les messages. Sachez que si vous lisez celui-çi, vous êtes tous dans mes pensées car Johan était un être extraordinaire. Et ces films continueront à toucher bien des gens dans le monde.
Iohan you leave an empty void in my heart, in the heart of my family, and friends. I remember the times you spent in my place. I remember the times we hung out when I was in Colombia visiting family, I remember when I used to help you with the items you needed for your long trips. I remember you were going to give me Deadhorse but we decided that it was put to best use for a fortunate young kid in Colombia, and I remember when you told me that I was more than welcomed to come along with you on one of your many trips, but I was hesitant and too busy with my own life.
I should've taken that time off and spent it traveling with you even if it was just a month or so. Iohan you are a good friend, a humble soul. I will miss you so much, and there's no words that can describe the pain I feel that you are no longer in this world. As a veteran I've suffered from depression, and I should've known better, i should've asked you if you were OK, specially after this pandemic, because I knew you were a free bird, and you were caged for too long. Iohan my great friend rest in peace. You changed my life for good, and I know you changed many others too.
Thank you for sharing your epic adventure, such an legendary adventure that too little people saw the proportions of such a feat one human could do with determination, grit, and sheer willpower, and thank you for sharing many private moments in your life with me, I feel so honored that you did. I just wish you could've told me that you were suffering so much mentally, I could've probably helped you as I have been also, and I have been through that road that sometimes seems impossible.
Anyways Iohan me and my family love you as one of our own. God bless you Iohan.
Sincerely your friend,
Paulo.
Beautiful Paolo
Aww... 😢
Condolences for the loss of your friend... What an amazing guy. Best wishes.
Paolo, you are very fortunate to have met Lohan, helped him when he needed. Don't beat yourself...I feel the same...I want to run to him hold him, make him feel better. I really wish...turn back what happened. Not now, not yet please be with us. You engraved our hearts much more pure through your eyes, your gentle voice. I am much better person because of you. My heart will never heal. You will live in my heart for a long long time.
And thank you for the worldliness music ! I will listen over, over again...
thank you for sharing these beautiful words with us. It makes me, as someone who was just an admirer of Iohan's journey and his wonderful videos and written stories and has never met him or talked to him, really happy that he had people like you in his life, that cared so much about him. It hurts me to know he left and I can't even imagine how it must be for you, who were his friend. From your words it is so clear that you were very meaningful friend for him. I am so sorry
He promissed to visit me in Poland when we talked on messenger. Sadly it wount hapen 😥😓
Happy birthday Iohan!
Sadly you are not around anymore, but I regularly think of you and your wonderful personality ❤
Rest in peace, Iohan!
It's been a couple years and still miss you man. wishing you some happy riding up in that other place. much love, PJ
I only learned of your passing today Iohan. I feel so sad now. I cant stop the tears from falling. I loved your videos and you're intrepid adventurers spirit. You were a warm, lovely and courageous human being and an inspiration to us all. Rest in peace beautiful soul. The world is a lesser place without you in it. I'm Bikepacking 750 miles around the north of Scotland this May . I dedicate it to you. You will be in my heart Iohan.
Iohan, I am a 38M balling my eyes out in tears right now as I just learned of your passing.
I found you many many years ago and you have been such an inspiration and go-to safe place for my mind in hard and depressed moments.
Your sensitivity, courage, discipline and calm have been one of the most inspiring I have ever come accros.
Reading and learning of your suffering and choices makes me so sad - I am sorry we and no one else was there for you.
Your music choices showed gave us a deep insight into your soul-world.
I wish you the best bycicle adventures and joy for all eternity.
Thank you - you have truly touched and helped me so many many times. As long as I live, I will not forget you!
Man, I just discovered you were no longer with us. I can't believe it. It struck me hard. Your videos were a huge inspiration to me. Rest in Peace
I'm tryin to re watch this... It's too painful.
Rest in peace beautiful soul.
It's been three years since this great adventurer left us on the 19th. I can't stop saying how his travels inspired me to take my first big bike trip, which brought a lot of change to my once monotonous life. We really miss his unique joy and the peace I feel when I watch his videos.
hey everyone, please bear with me and few re-uploads while I figure out why the WMG/UMG songs change their visibility shortly after release . If/when this becomes unavailable I will put a link to the unlisted episode via youtube post. Cheers and tailwinds!
current theory is that the WMG/UMG songs may have some other contendID requirements that even the youtube support team doesn't know about. Once this passes 2k views (if its still up - I will add a video description and see if that is the thing that breaks it!
Hi JÎohan
Why do you no longer answer my mails. I send you one again in 3 minutes.
André, from Switzerland.
you never cease to surprise me with your intrepid adventures and uncanny way to survive some of the most incredible obstacles that nature has so well prepared for us. BTW, you got my upvote by choosing APOCALIPTICA at the end, fuc* yeah! METAL !!! PS: I am from Argentina and got to hike along the puna between Cachi and La Poma, later at Cafayate I found a great hike that you would love: Los Estratos. Have a great summer in Canada @Iohan :)
You are the best Iohan
We love you Iohan! RIP buddy!
Let us all just be as kind and calm and curious and humorous as he was, so that at least this part of him will stay and grow in this beautiful world he showed us so uniquely.
I always have watched quietly your videos and leave a message here for the first time.
Not a single touch with you, but I'm amazed at how much I can miss you, a traveler.
For 6 years, I looked like a super strong human standing in the world with a bicycle.
In the end, hearing the news that he had arranged his life on his own, it is true that this is his life.
Traveling on the road for 6 years
If someone think 'I can be into the wild like Iohan if I have money, willpower, health, and time.', it would be false.
In Iohan, there were such a special humble, purely simple and primitive beauty,
It was lohan's special and complete communication to share with us.
It was as if there was some kind of emotional connection with him.
I dared to blame him for his last choice, but I decided to remember him forever.
Someone said he probably lived three times his life than others.
now I feel even lonely now though I don't have any chance face-to-face with him.
what a great spirit.
one day, I wish our paths may cross.
I will also follow you as others to SEE THE WORLD, to SEE THE REAL WORLD.
고마워요. 편히 쉬세요.
These are nice words for Iohan.
Your videos gave me hope in some dark days. Rest in peace, Iohan.
I was today years old to learn of his passing. I am deeply saddened for what happened, but also amazed of the way he lived his last years. What he left behind him, how much of the world he managed to share with us. I loved to listen his voice, and wait for the adventures. He will be remebered by many. Here i lay, in my bed, unable to sleep, i can relate what he went trough, maybe that is why i have the same longing to go and travel, to live my life like it is supposed to be lived, free. I am sick and tired of these comfy walls ive put around me. Now i remenicense watching the last video of him, and try to find solace in it.
Покойся с миром, дорогой Йохан. Ты был классным чуваком, умеющим вдохновлять. Все было не зря. Спасибо тебе за все.
Hello friends, it is with a heavy heart that I pass this news. Iohan's journey in this world came to end on August 19th. He had been struggling with insomnia caused by sleep apnea for several years, and it was finally too much for him to bear. There will be memorial services in Canada and hopefully Ushuaia to help his journey to the next. We will share these with you all. In the meantime, please consider donations to suicide prevention organizations or sleep disorder awareness foundations in Iohan's name. And certainly reach out to those who you love and let them know that you do.
We'll miss you Iohan. Fly high, brother, fly high.
RIP Iohan Geuorguiev. 1988 - 2021
Thank you for the information. I am just gutted about this. I can't believe it. Rest in peace, you gentle soul. Good bye Iohan.
😭
How tragic, Vale Iohan
RIP
i just cant believe this
Today, more than ever, you are in my thoughts.
The joy for nature and adventure, as well as meeting all the people along the way.
The ability to tell stories the way you did always left me in awe and there has been a tear or two while watching these videos because of this.
Nowadays the reason for my tears is a different one.
I am incredibly happy to have stumbled upon this channel and to have been there for a good part of this journey!
But I still miss you...
I'll never not miss him. He was one of the most genuine people that I've ever met.
Will miss you brother , the biggest inspiration the outdoor & bikepacking community ever saw. Incredible visual talent and one of a kind music taste.
Dunno how many times i watched all of your videos , they are like a real dream. I wish that your last journey is the brightest and most adventures you ever did.
Farewell old blackburn ranger ....
Condulences and best thoughts , thaynamite , germany .
Praying for you Iohan. I keep coming back here. You will forever be an inspiration to many people. Rest in peace.
I am the same. Every some time something reminds me about Iohan and I have to watch his amazing films. He greatly inspired me. I miss you Iohan.
Logan , are you ok , wondering in us .,we love you ❤
wow, just learned that. RIP
When I Die give what's left of me away
to children and old men that wait to die.
And if you need to cry,
cry for your brother walking the street beside you.
And when you need me, put your arms around anyone
and give them what you need to give me.
I want to leave you something,
something better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known or loved,
and if you cannot give me away,
at least let me live in your eyes and not in your mind.
You can love me best by letting hands touch hands,
and by letting go of children that need to be free.
Love doesn't die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away.
Kaddish Yatom - When I Die
Rest in Peace Iohan and thank you for allowing us to view the world through your generous, loving soul. We will never forget you and you will always be with us in spirit wherever our travels may take us.
Frank and Lori
Beautifully said.
I have trouble putting together a tribute like this. I can never make the words work properly.
You have put words to my thoughts.
Thank you.
Oh god. This is beautiful ❤️
This is touching.
Certain figures in the world(s) of cycling, in all its manifestations, leaving iconic impressions, good and bad. Sheldon Brown and Ian Hibell come immediately to my mind. And certainly, for his gift for the aesthetic of our world, for his raw grit and fortitude, for his immense curiosity, Iohan has taken a place there. Each of these films ("video" seems to demean) is an award-winning documentary, if I had my way.
Thank you to whomever is keeping his work online.
Hi , I hope somebody is reading this I just heard that Iohan it’s no more on this earth…. , I want to express my condolences to the family or friends I have never saw somebody with so much courage to go on in life even in extreme difficult situations, he inspired me in my difficult time in life to go on , I wish I could help him When he had a difficult time as well , I hope UA-cam will never delete his channel so many people can watch videos , Big hug to you whoever is reading this, Mark from Belgium 😢
I'm learning the news at this moment and I'm shocked. I started watching his videos many years ago while I was living in Chile and he was still in Canada. Then I moved to Central America and he was traveling south. We crossed out paths at some point. Then I moved to Canada and he reached Chile/Argentina. He spent a long time in the south of Chile, where I come from. He made me feel nostalgic of my country while I was in his country. I felt always very connected to his experience. I don't travel by bike but I have lived and visited most of the places he visited while moving in the opposite direction. Rest in peace.
The greatest cycling films on UA-cam 🙏 I'm honoured to have watched them all, you saved my life. RIP.
It's shocking and saddening that you are gone. This channel will remain a beautiful window into your perspective of the world. You experienced more adventure than most people would if they lived a hundred lifetimes. Thank you for the music, all the backtracking to pick up your cameras, the incredible views, and all the interactions with dogs, cows, sheep, donkeys. Rest in peace, Iohan.
Часто с девушкой мы смотрели твои ролики за ужином, твои умело подобранные композиции познакомили меня с новыми артистами, а съемка показала красоту столь отдаленных мест.
На прошлой неделе я заказал себе фреймсет, планирую потихоньку свое первое небольшое путешествие на 2022 г., ты один из тех кто вдохновил меня на такой вот поступок.
Я хочу сказать тебе спасибо, что показал свой тяжелый путь, любовь и уважение к этому миру, который ты хотел познать.
Покойся с миром, Йохан🕊
I can't believe ihoan is gone. He was the first you tuber I followed. His videos convinced me to buy my bike and spend the last 2 years on the road.
When creation required you to create, to share it's beauty to others, you had no equal. Thank you, you're now free to wander new plains RIP.
Heartbroken, such a gentle beautiful soul, he may have left this world but he has left behind something truly wonderful in See the World, touched many many people
Your kindness, your peaceful voice, ur connection with nature and animals, your gentleness, your laugh, your granny gear, your music on ur images. We will be missing all. Thank you for what u have taught us anf left us. We will go on watching you with tears and gratitude. Keep on riding beautiful soul
Wow, I didn’t know this inspirational softly spoken gentleman had passed. The world is a little less beautiful without this person! RIP
For all the travels Iohan shared with us over years it seems unreal that he has journeyed to a place we cannot share. RIP Iohan, you’ve inspired many, myself included.
'Don't forget to enjoy the ride' & 'Smile in the rain'. Thank you Iohan. Stay safe wherever your soul is now.
I wish sorely that I had written this sooner, knowing what I know now. Iohan, you’ve been a source of unending source of inspiration for me. You captured the beauty behind these adventures so truthfully and in such a special way. Although your time in this world was far too short, you lived a life more full than many.
Bon voyage, Iohan. I hope wherever you are, they’ve fixed that bike for you and there are lots of friendly dogs to guide you through the mountains!
whenever i was home, I used to start my tea in the morning with his video, and today I am devastated to hear the tragic news...My eyes filled up , i don't feel like drinking tea now...He will Live Forever in our hearts...
(In Sasnkrit)
नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः।
न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः॥
(in English:)
No weapon can cut the soul into pieces, nor can it be burned by fire,
nor moistened by water, nor withered by the wind...🙏
I just learned of your passsing Iohan, and am having a hard time processing it, you were the greatest inspiration, and an amazing story teller. RIP
Totally agree. I'm torn...it has not processed within me yet.
Dammmmmm...and now I'm crying.
About 7 or 8 years ago I found this channel and was addicted to these vlogs. I’m commenting now because I saw all these “RIP” comments and got very sad. I can’t believe he’s gone. How wonderful to have all of his videos. RIP Iohan , independent soul.
Let curiosity be your guide my friend in the other world. Thank you for doing for us what we would never do, explore the world. Much love and respect.
Iohan, durante il lockdown con i tuoi video mi hai fatto tanta compagnia, mi hai fatto sognare, mi hai dato l'ispirazione per partire verso avventure in bici.
Ora sono molto triste che non ci sei più, ma tu continui a vivere dentro di noi.
Che tu possa continuare a viaggiare anche nell'aldilà!
R. I. P.
Rest in peace, Iohan. You've inspired us all.
You will always be a legend, my friend. When I look up into the Chilean night sky, I’ll see you bike packing across the Milky Way.
I can't believe that you are no longer there, showing us the World at such awesome your way! Thank you for all, Iohan!
Iohan, Gracias a Dios por tu vida y por tanto AMOR, bondad y humildad en tu corazón. Gracias por tu paso por Popayán y por compartir la grandeza de tu ser. Gracias por ser una inspiración para tantas personas. Gracias por dejar una huella imborrable en mi corazón y en el de mi familia. Ahora descansas en el AMOR, la ternura y la paz. Te veo pedaleando feliz al lado de Nucita y muchos ángeles perrunos compañeros de tus aventuras. Un abrazote hasta el cielo, donde estás fundido en el AMOR incondicional, infinito y eterno.
You will be missed Iohan. You were one of the greatest inspirations to move me towards doing my own travels by bicycle. I watched your videos repeatedly, imagining the freedom and the experience , looking forwards to the day that I could finally accomplish my own dreams. Before heading off to my first bike tour I watched your videos with my parents to help explain to them what I was hoping to attempt and experience. I was both terrified and excited to try and bicycle a small part of what you had accomplished. My first bicycle trip changed me and my life forever and you were an integral part of that.
Thank you for what you could share.
May your bike never break down again and may the wind be always at your back.
Too sad news.. I cannot believe it.. rest on peace.. will be remember always..
Just heard the sad news... For some unknown reason, on the day Iohan passed on August 19th I decided to start rewatching his whole series of videos, just before I set out on travels of my own in the Rockies. While out there, I happened to recognize a place in Colorado Springs but didn't know where I had seen it... The next morning, I just so happened to watch Iohan's early video as he rode his bike past the house with the large sculptures - what a strange coincidence...
I first found Iohan's adventure videos in 2015, in the months leading up to my first extended-travel trek in the backcountry. Iohan and I are about the same age, and he approaches nature and adventure the same way I always have. I had hoped/expected that someday we would cross paths, and I always looked forward to those upcoming videos from the southern tip of South America...
Iohan has been my biggest inspiration since 2015, just last week I was thinking about that. If I could say that about any one human, it would be him. I've shared his videos and story with literally hundreds of people. He was always so genuine, and truly the best attitude of any "content creator" on the internet. No ego, no flashiness, no pushy striving for followers and likes, just honesty and being a real human.
It is no small feat to be able to capture all these moments on film, and to share these genuine, intimate moments in such a transparent way. I've tried, I've spent hundreds of hours trying, but have not even approached the natural talent this man had for it. He was destined for great things, and accomplished many of them, while never making it about him alone. It always felt that he wanted to share it with us, these rare and difficult moments, and what it takes to find the highest heights in this world.
If I could say anything to Iohan now, its that he has taught me to never stop seeking, and I never will stop. While his internal struggles eventually did consume him, he experienced far more in his short life than most ever will.
This is not my final memorial to the great man Iohan Gueorgueiv, my life of adventure in the backcountry will be that. Somewhere in the spine of the Americas, those great mountains, this man's spirit still roams...
Just providing a relevant update to this comment:
While dreaming last night I found myself on some dirt road in a faraway land, riding a bike thru the mountains with a friend of mine. Eventually we reached a small town with a shop, and sat down at the table out front with a couple other people I didn't know. We got into some deep conversation about the struggles of life...
My friend that I was biking with was Iohan, and he passed me a note that he had written at the table. I don't remember much of what it said but there was one line similar to "We all carry our struggles with us, and some of us have silently carried these struggles with grace and while sharing noble deeds with the world. At some point the load becomes too hard to bear, and a reward is deserved for the lifetime of hard work and benevolence. There is no need to suffer endlessly."
I read the note and couldn't argue with his reasoning, I began to cry and hugged him, crying on his shoulder, saying that he didn't have to take his reward yet, it didn't have to be this way. He told me it would be alright and had some classic Iohan humor and light heartedness in his voice.
I realized that the moment I experienced was some possible future in our lives, that I was living out one episode of a video he had not yet filmed and released. The adventure continued but took a dark path within that shop, and he was gone.
I woke up at this point, in the middle of the night and contemplated what just happened. Sure, I never met him in person in our waking life, but I just experienced a shared adventure and a long conversation in some alternate world... Maybe we will meet again someday
@@stingraybob8933 Thanks a lot for sharing this stunning dream. Seems like he really touched your soul. Good wishes for meeting him in one of your realities once again.
I still can't get my head around the terribly sad knews that Iahan has passed away.
I will treasure these videos.
RIP Iohan
RIP Lohan. Thank you for showing us the world…😭😭😭
You motivated me to take my first trip, thank you Iohan.
O Allah, forgive him, raise his rank among those who are guided, and take care of those he leaves behind him.
As I use to binge watch his videos I always thought of him as an angel experiencing life on earth. He had such a calm quiet spirit about him especially when interacting with the wildlife and pets he encountered. Rest well Iohan❤
Today, I am going trough something in my life and it's becoming unbearably heavy everyday and it always gives me the sense of stopping it all but then I think of the day where I would pack my bags, leave the burdens behind and travel and see the world just like Iohan did. Today, in one of my toughest days, I thought I'd watch him again to have my escape. But Iohan found his own.
Rest in peace brother. I'm still shocked to learn this and it gives me another perspective to think about.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts ❤
Seeing people return to his page and talk about their lifes and/or the impact Iohan had on them, always makes me sad but happy as well.
Hope you are ok! ❤
P.S.: If I am correct, today is Iohan's birthday (January 20.)
I hope you're doing well ❤️🩹
I remember once You lost your tent sticks, which made impossible to use your tent. You said: Well the good news is that now I will be travelling lighter ...
I watched every episode of your channel...such an inspiring and loving human being...!
I'm happy that you lived the life you wanted and over the past 7+ seven years you experienced much more then any of us could only dream of...! 🚴⛺🎥📷
RIP my friend...❤️
From all your mates in Australia 🇦🇺
If only all human beings were like him... so sad to hear the news. Truly inspirational videos, Ride in Peace, Brother
Leí mucho sobre tu historia y vi montones de veces tus vídeos. Ver a un tipo cruzar el desierto en bicicleta, tener la nieve hasta las rodillas y seguir con su bicicleta al hombro o cruzar el tapón de Darién en un pequeño bote inflable son cosas a veces tan absurdas que junto con la tremenda admiración me generaban mucha risa. Simplemente gracias Iohan, desde hace mucho tiempo que difundo tu historia y lo seguiré haciendo. De los seres humanos más extraordinarios que he visto.
I am so saddened by your passing, Iohan. I think I speak for 1,000s of people when I say, it's been hard to take. You inspired so many people. I, for one, returned to bike packing after a 2-1/2 decade hiatus because I accidentally found your films.
Seeing the world through your eyes was beautiful, touching and sometimes jaw-dropping. And now...the question that many of us are asking is, "What happens when the person we lived vicariously through, passes away?"
I guess we see the world for ourselves.
I'm so sorry to hear the sad news that you are no longer with us. You inspired me and Tink to cycle the world. It was a huge occasion for us when you made a new video. We'd always hoped we'd end up crossing paths with you. You are a true legend and I hope you will See the World in another way on the other side. Thank you so much for taking us with you in yours with these videos. You have felt like a friend to me even though we never met. Where ever you are now I hope you will find peace.
In our minds he rides forever. A kind heart a true inspiration, who lived the dreams we could not achieve. Thx for all the videos to give us the chance to participate on the longest journey.
Just heard the news. Your were such a amazing person and a true traveller. You give me so much inspiration and joy to bike and discover the world. Thank for all you brought to the outdoor community. Rest in Peace friend
Same here. Been following him for years but havent received any update notification for a while. Today i decided to check what's happening and learned the terrible news of his passing, at such a young age apparently. At mid-60s in age I just completed a solo bike trip along the US Pacific coast, which I contribute mainly to the inspiration I got from Iohan. RIP, buddy ….
I know why I’m crying..what a pure soul with a big heart you was ! See you soon in another world !
Even in a short time on this earth, Iohan had seen more of the world than many of us. Not only that, but he had also shared the earth's beautiful landscapes with us via his artistic mind. Wishing the news I've read wasn't real, but...Rest in Peace, Iohan!
I just found out. My heart is breaking. I am a 66 year old Canadian. I followed you for years. Thank you Iohan for sharing your journey
Much Appreciation from Toronto
Iohan thank you for everything you have done, you are a true inspiration. You are the reason I found my love for exploration and travel. In the upcoming years I plan the have a trip of my own, I have grand dreams that may be unrealistic to most, but you are the person that made me realize they aren’t. I’ll miss you, rest easy.
RIP Iohan. Absolutely devastated.
I did never meet him, but I miss him. I miss is voice and his stories. That is why I come back sometimes and watch his video, even though I saw them all before.
Some professional should make a film documentation : "The Strongest Man On Earth."
This is the last video you posted brother, because of you I started bikepacking myself, and experienced some of the best things in my life, ride in peace, you followed your dream, and made me and a lot of other peaple start theyre's, thank you Iohan, I will forever ride with you in my heart...
Update.. After a year from his death, i bikepacked trough Romania, now i am working saving up money to buy a better bike to travel Europe, I only wish he knew how much he changed my perspective of life...
RIP Ihoan. I will tell stories of your adventures to everyone I know and my kids. You are and always be an inspiration to all. Love you man
Segui Viajando Iohan ... segui.... Mire todos tus videos casi sin entender el idioma... no importaba, el mensaje me llegaba igual. Viaje con vos por momentos en mi imaginacion... Tu forma de tomar la vida es admirable y muestra tu valentia. Ya estas en las estrellas pibe.... QEPD
Reading the comments i found out you ve gone...man...what a bas feeling...i hope you rest in peace. You have lived a beautifull life and inspired lot of people
You will be remembered by your amazing work Lohan. We will miss you. RIP to this beautiful soul. 🙏🙏
Thank You Iohan.
You have been a true inspiration for many of us.
You will be missed. Rest in Peace Brother.
Un abrazo enorme.
When I was bike traveling years ago and was stuck in bad weather, all wet and not thinking I can go on with the journey, I remember your videos where you bicycled in snow and that gave me strenght and courage to go on.
Thank you! It's time for you to rest. The new journey awaits.
Utterly unimaginable, but you have inspired me more than you will ever know brother. Rest in peace bro. You are a legend and a pioneer that many people will follow through...
My Friend wherever you are i hope you are in peace !! My heart broke into a million pieces when i heard about your demise !! I never met you , never talked with you but admired you so much ! On your every adventure, i felt i was with you, travelling on a bike and piercing every obstacle and living every dream !! You will be a hero, you are a legend until memories fade !! Respect and love for whatever you did !! You lived the life which millions others wished for !! You provided peace and solace to us through your courageous adventures in this dark and cruel world !! Your perspective of life was so unique and you accomplished so much in your life that million’s others couldn’t even if they are born 100 times. I am just so heartbroken. Your kindness, your ways of handling things, your thirst for adventure and exploring will remain second to none brother !! You just gave hope through every dark phase of life. You had a magical vibe which used to take us away from this filthy selfish materialistic world.
I just miss you man 💔 peace to you man 👍🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️
i just did a trip to the west of canada from the east just because of you and saw landscape that makes everyone jealous and will give me memories so nice i cry of joy . just thanks for inspiring me !
Iohan watching your videos I was always transported to a place that I feel familiar and I feel grate joy. Never realized until your last video that you remained me of me. Your perseverance and tenacity on living such a beautiful simple life was ones my only guiding light through what it means to be alive.
You committed to the fullest to that idea and you conquer what few in this modern world will ever achieve.
I did imagine you settle down one day. Getting in to the rigors of every day peoples lives . And I said to my self what a wonderful memories you will have. What a great knowledge you are accumulating for the future.
But this was not the case. You never need it to come back. You forever will be riding those trails. You will for ever will be wondering the world like so few of us will ever have the chance of doing.
Thank you Iohan . Thank you for let us in to the real world.
FOR EVER GREAT FULL FOR TAKING US ALONG...
It's hard to watch the videos knowing that you're gone. You are and will still be an enormous inspiration to so many, showing us the world and all its beauty, and proving that attitude and determination can really take you wherever you want. Peace, Iohan.
more about the SEE THE WORLD video project:
www.bikewanderer.com/video
Thanks Matt/ChileVuela for driving/flying and the company! You can check out some of his flights from the trip here:
One Battery (credit song): ua-cam.com/video/L2AKHuGV614/v-deo.html
High Altitude Dreaming: ua-cam.com/video/HCMq7NCG-Ac/v-deo.html
No Time FPV tour of Argentina: ua-cam.com/video/4rlOlM5OefU/v-deo.html
War of the Wind: ua-cam.com/video/QK_qYo2c61E/v-deo.html
thank you to Johnson Reynoso from Fiambala for the map. Dan and Jan from PA, Chris and Brad from Colorado the folks at Fatback, SRAM, Porcelain Rocket, Arkel, OMM, Lauf and everyone who made getting the new bike together finally possible.
Whitesand - Beyond (is used under CC. ua-cam.com/video/y84qVeSTBtU/v-deo.html )
We never met but your adventures, passion for traveling, adventure, biking under extreme conditions from AK to Argentina...(and more...tons more)...I never met you in person and wish I could have thank you for sharing your love for the road, nature and dogs...RIP Iohan.
I've just rewatched this for the 3rd or 4th time. And it just clicked on me..the deep sadness he must have been feeling while editing segment 21:42- 27:20. such intense emotion running through this hauntingly beautiful song. Rest in peace Iohan.
We can’t believe it is real. You were so young still, 33. We will miss you. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Somewhere out there you are still traveling. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
He was so young . I didn’t know he was 33. What a tragedy. It’s always the kind and gentle spirit that leave us soon.
I am so crushed to hear of your passing. Go Rest In Peace my friend. You have inspired me for many years. :( 😢
I just found out that Lohan is no longer with us and I am absolutely shocked. What an amazing life and journey, thank you for taking us along through all of it, you have inspired a generation of wanderers. You'll be missed by so many.
Thanks for sharing these amazing videos with us, the world. You helped us to truly engage what is like to be a wanderer. I send you a big hug to heaven, dear Iohan.
Your passing is so sad but I only hope you are now in a better place. The same place to took all of us too while viewing your films. A real inspiration and very talented story teller that I and no doubt many others will miss. Travel well my friend tonight I raise a glass to Iohan 🍺
It's just so sad and I'm so shocked. Just can't believe it, he was so full of life and always looking ahead while greeting, cheering, and smiling at everyone along the way. I downloaded all his videos as I enjoy watching them time to time as they simply bring peace and joy. I remember whenever I would have a drink by myself at night, I'll play any of his videos and take a screenshot and send it to him, letting him know that I'm enjoying it as usual, and he would always wave back with a smile. I already lost my childhood friend 100 days ago and now this. it's so sad. I'm gonna miss you Iohan
Greetings, is it possible that you upload episode 22 somewhere? It seems that this one is unavailable on UA-cam.
It feels sad re watching everything and knowing that he is no more 😢
When I travel by bike, I try to emulate Iohan. I try to pay attention to the beauty around me and not be too focused on miles. To say no side track is too far. To say no stray dog has enough pets. Iohan is a true inspiration to me, as I'm sure he is to others. Thank you for showing us not just how to explore, but how to enjoy it! I for one, will not forget you.
Iohan was a modern day explorer and showed the world many places that few had ever laid eyes on before. He went places and did things that I surely wouldn't have survived. Thanks for the opportunity to live vicariously through you the past several years. I'll return often to these videos.
أحر التعازي القلبية لأسرة هذا الشاب الرائع ولكن هذه الحياة لابد ان تنتهي في يوم من الأيام نشكر لك أفلامك الجميله والتي كانت محفزه لنا لاكتشاف هذا الكوكب الجميل نسأل الله حسن الخاتمه My deepest condolences to the family of this wonderful young man, but this life must end one day. We thank you for your beautiful films, which motivated us to discover this beautiful planet.
I followed him for long, I got inspired by his journey, I bought a bike, and learnt that I like hiking more, I want to travel slow, and see everything, I am still a bit impatient sometime. Now I have the plan to next year take 7 months of and walk aroundy my country the netherlands, and sometime walk al the 11000 km of trails.
He gave me so much energy and things to look forward for, he will life in my being forever., I would not be what I am without his inspiration.
Hope he lives forward in our Adventures
Iohan, Thank you for touching the lives of so many people. It's hard to stop coming back to this place where you last posted a video and feel like we will see more. While we will not see your next journeys here, I'm positive you are sleeping soundly and trekking new trails. I wish I would have gotten the chance to meet you here on this earth, but I know one day, I'll meet you and if I ever cross someplace where you have been, I'll think about the impact you have had on my life. Love to you always and rest in peace Brother... Your legacy will live on!
I was saddened to learn that Iohan died back in the month of August *2021). Iohan's videos provided a window to many would be adventurers. His legacy is and will continue to be one of inspiration.
My sincerest sympathies to his family and friends.
My dear Iohan, you were the one and only, one masterpiece--everyone else will always be a copy. Wish I can walk through the pearly gate and pull you back and be your shadow so you'd be less lonely. I believe in rebirth and hope you will come again to dry our tears. ;./
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ohhh you were the one, who inspired me to cycle around the Himalayas... Hmm today i got to know about you. i miss you brother......RIP..........................love you always
Iohan: you have been and will be a man of true inspiration. I cannot believe what you can do with nothing more than a GoPro and the most phantastic music choice that I was ever able to enjoy on UA-cam. Happy to be on patreon with and for you.
Yes! He has opened my eyes to the world!
Just found out he passed away when coming back to this channel after some time. I followed Iohans videos throughout high school and he was a source of happiness and a motivation for adventure. Rest In Peace brother, I can’t believe I live in a world without you.