Another amazing video - awesome camera work that captures these stunning views! The back roads certainly have the best scenery. Thanks again - and be safe.
Dude this one had me cracking up! love to see you still crankin. this made me miss some of our times back on the Divide. I cannot even comprehend how far you have traveled since I saw you last. I'm hoping you'll be ok with the rain, but a wise cyclist once told me being wet is just a spectrum, and everything drys out eventually.
Awesome video Alex, it was great to meet you in Huaraz! We hope you have a wonderful journey south and can't wait to see more videos as you share in your journey. Keep cranking it!
Great stuff and thank you again for sharing it with the world. The Canyon of Tablachaca looks amazing, but for sure a tough ride. When you started to straighten out your derailleur, I was like man I hope he doesn't break the hanger and bam! That sucks, but happy to know it was an extension and not the one built into the frame. Back in my ultra endurance mountain bike race days, it was pretty common to carry an extra hanger (they are/were replaceable on MTB bikes) with because you never knew when you were going to pick up that stick and snap the hanger and be miles and miles away from support. Looking forward to the next video! Until then cheers and safe travels to you both. ~Ron & Petra
I always find when ever u get a puncher on the part of the tube where u have that high line ridge it can leak air as the patch dosnt seen sit level somtimes on the repair
@@Crankingit Maybe high end recumbent designs (pricy) with the rolloff hub. Also comparative advantage is recumbent trikes allow for shifting gears whist in a stationary position, so the rider conserves energy and also reclined position purportedly mitigates fatigue. Great filming techniques, so maybe two wheels wins after all.
@@italogiardina8183 no, recumbents are bad at steep roads, no matter trikes or not. And on top of that you have the bigger weight, which is not so important on flat, but when you climb it is.
@@ivanilarionov1893 There is a comparative advantage that recumbent trikes have over conventional bikes for hill climbing by token of the rider does not have to use cognitive labour to keep balance whist moving at lower speed than the conventional upright bike. This makes it great for leisure rides. Also the rider can stop the trike and not have to place their feet on the ground. If the trike has a rohloff hub the lowest gear can be selected whilst stationary. There are downsides but can be mitigated with cash.
@@italogiardina8183Yes, I know all these advantages, but in my view they are not enough where the terrain is really steep and rough. I have a bike with 17 gear inches drivetrain (27.5"+ wheels, 28t front, 50 back) and did a 10 days tour a week ago. The bike + the luggage was about 35-36 kg and I had to push a lot. Rohloff has max about 15 gear inches, but the trike will be heavier by itself, so no big advantage there. And I cannot imagine pushing a trike for any significant distance. Then with 3 contact points is harder to avoid obstacles like stones, holes and so on. Another problem with such road is the thrown dust and stones by passing vehicles.
Just hearing about Peru's entry into the world chocho bar wars with their Sublime bars. Any reviews? Unless ARG is the epic finale for quality, I give Peru section the close win for all around awesomeness. Great series you are giving us. Thank You!
I had a few Sublime bars. Basically chocolate with bits of peanuts in. Pretty good, but I actually preferred the Pricessa bars which had a peanut creme sandwiched between two layers of chocolate. Of course the problem with chocolate bars is that in hot climates, like norther Peru, they quickly melt. 😭
Hey there, I really like your videos. Especially because I'm gonna cycle the south America route myself from north to south starting in February. Where did you cross the border from Colombia to Ecuador? Did you need to have a certificate of conduct? Cheers from Germany
Hey, I'm glad you like them! I crossed by boat from Porto Obaldia, Panama, to Capurgana, Colombia. It was super simple once I got there, no paperwork, no fee. If you want to see the whole crossing, watch the beginning of Episode 11 where I go over it in more detail.
Probably the best video of the epic trip so far?….. well done 👍
Agreed!
It's refreshing to see you ride with someone else, be it your dad, friend or fellow long-distance cyclist. And the turkeys made me laugh. Great video!
Another amazing video - awesome camera work that captures these stunning views! The back roads certainly have the best scenery. Thanks again - and be safe.
Thank you so much for your videos, it's awesome to be able to visit places I'll likely never see!
Dude this one had me cracking up! love to see you still crankin. this made me miss some of our times back on the Divide. I cannot even comprehend how far you have traveled since I saw you last.
I'm hoping you'll be ok with the rain, but a wise cyclist once told me being wet is just a spectrum, and everything drys out eventually.
Inspiring words! It occurred to me that I got to ride with you and François both thanks to a coin flip, and I got lucky both times! What are the odds?
@@Crankingit HAHAHAHA I completely forgot about that coin toss! I'd say it was definitely for the best. They were almost exactly a year apart.
Awesome video Alex, it was great to meet you in Huaraz! We hope you have a wonderful journey south and can't wait to see more videos as you share in your journey. Keep cranking it!
Awesome views down into the canyon. Can't wait for the next episode, scenery looks amazing. Keep it cranking!
Nice filming
Very enjoyable and entertaining video. Thanks!
I would have loved it to be out there with you guys
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❌ Sombreros
Amazing chapeau great video.
Great stuff and thank you again for sharing it with the world. The Canyon of Tablachaca looks amazing, but for sure a tough ride. When you started to straighten out your derailleur, I was like man I hope he doesn't break the hanger and bam! That sucks, but happy to know it was an extension and not the one built into the frame. Back in my ultra endurance mountain bike race days, it was pretty common to carry an extra hanger (they are/were replaceable on MTB bikes) with because you never knew when you were going to pick up that stick and snap the hanger and be miles and miles away from support. Looking forward to the next video! Until then cheers and safe travels to you both. ~Ron & Petra
Always better when someone else is cranking it with you!!
Totally! It can be hard to arrange, but when it works out, it's sweet!
great documentary
Excellent video as usual!
Epic adventure!
Awesome video man!
thanks for bringing us along, great stuff
I always find when ever u get a puncher on the part of the tube where u have that high line ridge it can leak air as the patch dosnt seen sit level somtimes on the repair
That makes sense. That's why I always carry two spares, so that if I have to replace a tube, I'm not left without a spare.
Really a fantastic journey, hope you stay sorta dry.
What a trip!!
You are a real cycle traveller. No arrogance, no politic propaganda. It's a honor if you visit Italy one day and crank it.
Thank you! My first ever long cycle tour was through Italy. Such a beautiful country for cycling!
Those mountain dirt roads seem ideal for those human powered fat tire recumbent trikes with suspension and a geared hub.
That seems like a pretty cushy setup, but can you really get the same amount of power into the pedals from a recumbent position?
@@Crankingit Maybe high end recumbent designs (pricy) with the rolloff hub. Also comparative advantage is recumbent trikes allow for shifting gears whist in a stationary position, so the rider conserves energy and also reclined position purportedly mitigates fatigue. Great filming techniques, so maybe two wheels wins after all.
@@italogiardina8183 no, recumbents are bad at steep roads, no matter trikes or not. And on top of that you have the bigger weight, which is not so important on flat, but when you climb it is.
@@ivanilarionov1893 There is a comparative advantage that recumbent trikes have over conventional bikes for hill climbing by token of the rider does not have to use cognitive labour to keep balance whist moving at lower speed than the conventional upright bike. This makes it great for leisure rides. Also the rider can stop the trike and not have to place their feet on the ground. If the trike has a rohloff hub the lowest gear can be selected whilst stationary. There are downsides but can be mitigated with cash.
@@italogiardina8183Yes, I know all these advantages, but in my view they are not enough where the terrain is really steep and rough. I have a bike with 17 gear inches drivetrain (27.5"+ wheels, 28t front, 50 back) and did a 10 days tour a week ago. The bike + the luggage was about 35-36 kg and I had to push a lot. Rohloff has max about 15 gear inches, but the trike will be heavier by itself, so no big advantage there. And I cannot imagine pushing a trike for any significant distance. Then with 3 contact points is harder to avoid obstacles like stones, holes and so on. Another problem with such road is the thrown dust and stones by passing vehicles.
lol those turkeys 😂😂😂
Crank it!!!
Just hearing about Peru's entry into the world chocho bar wars with their Sublime bars. Any reviews? Unless ARG is the epic finale for quality, I give Peru section the close win for all around awesomeness. Great series you are giving us. Thank You!
I had a few Sublime bars. Basically chocolate with bits of peanuts in. Pretty good, but I actually preferred the Pricessa bars which had a peanut creme sandwiched between two layers of chocolate. Of course the problem with chocolate bars is that in hot climates, like norther Peru, they quickly melt. 😭
Hey there, I really like your videos. Especially because I'm gonna cycle the south America route myself from north to south starting in February. Where did you cross the border from Colombia to Ecuador? Did you need to have a certificate of conduct?
Cheers from Germany
Hey, I'm glad you like them! I crossed by boat from Porto Obaldia, Panama, to Capurgana, Colombia. It was super simple once I got there, no paperwork, no fee. If you want to see the whole crossing, watch the beginning of Episode 11 where I go over it in more detail.
Eww brakes on paved down hills? 😂! I personally love sending it down hills.
Will there be an episode 14?
Yep, I'm filming it now!
It looks like your hips are moving while you are pedaling. Maybe your seat is to high? Saw it at the beginning of the video.
Hmm, could be. It seems comfortable, but I could try adjusting it.
@@Crankingit Maybe I am mistaken. The main thing is that it's comfortable and your knees don't hurt.
your gobble was better
Neither of you can talk turkey 🦃🦃🦃