Biking Around Maras, Peru - Part 1

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  • Опубліковано 9 січ 2025

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  • @VoidRockSteady
    @VoidRockSteady 11 місяців тому +1

    Hello,
    Awesome ride!
    Here are some things to consider per your question regarding muscle fatigue and fatigue in general at higher altitudes:
    1. At higher altitudes, there is lower atmospheric air pressure, meaning oxygen molecules are more spread out within the atmosphere (less O2 density).
    2. Oxygen is vital for Cellular Respiration. Cellular Respiration is a series of chemical reactions (Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy) that convert Glucose and Oxygen into your body’s primary energy molecule called ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate). ATP is the most crucial fuel for muscle contractions. It also supplies every tissue with enough energy to function correctly physiologically within the body.
    3. Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes) primary function is to deliver oxygen to all body tissues so they can convert it into energy. Low oxygen density due to high altitudes leads to low blood oxygen saturation and possible Hypoxia. You might notice that your body instinctively starts to hyperventilate under exertive stress at higher altitudes, increasing the respiratory rate and trying to increase the oxygen levels in the body.
    4. Not enough oxygen absorption means your muscles aren’t utilizing enough energy (ATP) to function optimally, Hence the overall fatigue you feel.
    5. The good news is that the human body is highly adaptable. At high altitudes, the body will respond by releasing Erythropoietin (EPO), a glycoprotein hormone created in the Kidneys. EPO will then facilitate the production of more Red Blood Cells in the bone marrow, which will carry more oxygen to your muscles and the rest of the tissues in the body. Your Red Blood Cell count will be much higher at higher altitudes than at sea level. Making more Red Blood cells in this way is called Polycythemia.

  • @jakobthiesen
    @jakobthiesen 11 місяців тому

    ❤ wow amazing video amazing trip

  • @chimichawnga
    @chimichawnga Рік тому

    Epic video and even crazier landscape! Wow!!!😮‍💨

  • @jaykingbikes
    @jaykingbikes 11 місяців тому +1

    Loving all these videos

  • @riskyrax
    @riskyrax Рік тому +1

    Hells yeah thanks for taking us along

  • @helidude3502
    @helidude3502 Рік тому +1

    The views are
    Breathtaking
    👍😎

  • @Travlinlite
    @Travlinlite Рік тому

    What a beautiful ride!!

  • @CharlieMetcalf
    @CharlieMetcalf Рік тому +2

    What frame and tire size do you have? WOW those are some big meats on there!

    • @crustbikes
      @crustbikes  Рік тому +3

      54cm frame and 26 x 2.8 tires

  • @stevekelly6544
    @stevekelly6544 Рік тому +1

    What bike you riding? An Evasion? Awesome views btw

  • @km_loop
    @km_loop 11 місяців тому

    beautiful! is that a friction shifter?

  • @perrygauthier1174
    @perrygauthier1174 Рік тому

    How is that front bag attached tonyour bike. Looks supper solid. Link to it please

    • @crustbikes
      @crustbikes  Рік тому +1

      The bag is a Ron's Bikes Small Fabio's Chest and the rack is the Nitto Campee Mini-Front Rack. The bag is attached by the 2 straps on the handlebar and tied to the tombstone of the rack. Using the Rod Steward rack will also get you great results. Hope this helps and links below!
      ronsbikes.com/products/fabios-waxed-chest-burgundy?variant=33658978992216
      crustbikes.com/collections/racks/products/shovel-research-rod-steward
      crustbikes.com/collections/racks/products/nitto-campee-mini-front-rack

  • @StuartJanssen
    @StuartJanssen 11 місяців тому

    Staying in an earthship? Nice!

    • @crustbikes
      @crustbikes  11 місяців тому +1

      Yup, such a cool place to stay!

  • @NoCarNancy
    @NoCarNancy Рік тому +1

    Nice ❤

  • @elevatortohell2827
    @elevatortohell2827 Рік тому +1

    Omg no invite

  • @thomreynolds1318
    @thomreynolds1318 7 днів тому +1

    Yeah, muscles need the oxygen too. Part of the whole thing with EPO. Blood carries more oxygen where it's needed. You're going to be a tud when you get baqck to sea level

    • @crustbikes
      @crustbikes  День тому

      Been back at sea level a lil too long again. Ive reverted back to a weakling LOL

  • @NoCarNancy
    @NoCarNancy Рік тому +1

    Wow but 11,000 ft ..whew i would have took a motor bike ..what tyoe of animals are out there

    • @crustbikes
      @crustbikes  Рік тому +1

      Haha! Everytime I pass a moto, I wish I had one myself. Around where I'm staying are mostly donkeys, cows, sheep, alpaca, llama, horses, and a bunch of bird species. But mostly livestock since I'm in a large agricultural region. Oh and can't forget all the stray dogs!

    • @NoCarNancy
      @NoCarNancy Рік тому

      @@crustbikes the dogs would scare me the most..and that's nice there isn't predators

  • @Ey_up
    @Ey_up Рік тому

    Ha! You sent me down the rabbit hole, trying to answer your question about muscle fatigue.
    I found lots of research but mostly on mice, trained athletes(😮) and a mountain (😊) of research conducted on Everest.
    Seems like at altitude humans may become glucose consumers or glucose savers but either way, your ability to sustain muscle function will be down-regulated. Blah, blah, blah. (Someone sciencey dude will be triggered to respond in full any second!)
    "When most of us climb, a hormone in our bodies called erythropoietin (EPO) triggers the production of more red blood cells, which can then carry more oxygen to our muscles. But the extra cells also thicken our blood, which puts extra stress on the heart to pump it and can cause symptoms of altitude sickness. Sherpas increase their red blood cell count at altitude, too, but not nearly as much as people from lower down do."
    The Science Behind The Super Abilities Of Sherpas
    MAY 28, 20177:00 AM ET
    By Emily Sohn
    Looks like an amazing place!

    • @crustbikes
      @crustbikes  Рік тому +1

      Very interesting. Also this had me LOL " sciencey dude will be triggered to respond in full any second!"

  • @Maximilianotrejo
    @Maximilianotrejo 11 місяців тому +1

    Damn beaut content matt 🫶🏽 Thx4shring

    • @crustbikes
      @crustbikes  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for tuning in papi