Such a pleasure to watch your cycle touring videos! Amazing angles. You really make justice to the beautiful scenery on this trip in South America. And I love your bike with the belt drive, the comfortable riding bars, the nice rolling and puncture resistant Marathon Almotion tyres and the minimal, lite and compact gear you carry. It looks like it's taking all the punishment on those dreadful roads really well, with zero maintenance...? It's such a pleasure to just ride without too much weight and not worry about mechanical problems! I also identify myself with that way of riding, without feeling exhaustion of going up the hills, just soaking it up and enjoying the ride and the scenery, without complaints! Keep it going and hope to meet you one day in Portugal!
You're right, it's super nice to never have to worry about problems or maintenance with the Rohloff/Gates drivetrain! I'm super lucky to have KOGA as my sponsor for this trip. I can't really imagine a better bike for the mix of on-road and off-road stuff that I'm doing. Obviously, it's probably not the best bike for this sector in particular, but as a percentage of distance and time on a multi-year journey, the roads are normally way smoother than not. 👍🏻
This is some of the most inspirational and goosebump provoking footage of bikepacking. Thank you, SO MUCH for everything you do. - Cheers from Canada! 😀
I am totally amazed at your great, positive, accepting attitude. You are an inspiration and a role model for getting the job done, facing challenges and appreciating the mountains, snow, mud. That little boy was so happy helping you! The music is great! Thanks!!!
I absolutely LOVE your vids! So beautifully filmed, like world class cinematography! Plus the places you go are so unspoiled. It gives me hope that we haven't screwed the whole planet! Keep up the GREAT work!!
Thanks Man , i do like your Therapy, but dangerous to watch as the own wanderlust grows and who likes nature and snowy mountains is traped and wants to go himself thanks to you . You are the man! Thanks for sharing
Just started following you. I am on the road now, surly inspirational feel good. Thanks for all the time you take to show us nothing is limited, only our mind. Solo female rider from Canada 🇨🇦
Another beautiful episode. Thank you. The images were stunning in Peru. You have a great eye and no shortage of subject matter to capture. BTW, I subscribe to numerous bike trekkers. Each has their specialty, all share their experiences generously, you handle the bike like a Pro. It’s enjoyable to watch you navigate challenging road surfaces, steep gradients and unfavorable weather conditions. Stay safe, keep pedaling and keep posting your wonderful adventures.
Thanks James. There haven't been many days in my life where I haven't ridden a bike, so time has really allowed me to hone my riding skills and take my bikes to some amazing places!
CyclingAbout Here’s a short list. There are others to be sure but these are my go to’s. Iohan Gueorguiev, See the World Chris Wishworth, wonderful adventures from down under Darren Alff, bicycle touring Pro ForestryForest, bike packing Ed Pratt, world touring unicyclist SuperCycling Man Waddo
Very envious of your travelling adventures. Surprised you don't have front suspension on bike. Gravel roads are rough on forearms but you may have suspension in stem/ handlebars if I remember from other videos. I've been telling myself for twenty years I'd see the salar but here I sit. Happy travels. You must have an understanding wife if you are never home. And if the llamas ever talk back it's time for a rest day.
Keep up the lovely videos. Fantastic editing. I'm planning a January 2020 take-off for a similar trip! By the way I highly highly highly recommend you try to learn some Spanish, it'll immerse you in your experience more and bridge the gap between you and locals. I can attest to this, having lived and travelled over in South America last year. Us Aussies are generally terrible at foreign languages but it'll open doors for you Alee. Good luck with you journey!
That's not too far away! 👏🏼 Let me know if you have any questions. I really need to work on my Spanish! I'm pretty good at understanding, but I can only speak the basics. The thing is I spend so much time away from cities and people (90%+ of all days), so I don't really get the opportunity to engage with people more than for a few seconds here and there. The fact that I'm so self-sufficient doesn't help my cause! BUT... I do have the goal over the next few months to lift my game because I've heard Colombians go out of their way to engage with you and invite you into their lives. 😊
Very good video, you did an awesome job putting this together and the music is perfect. Too bad you had to turn back for a detour, I know that feeling and it's no fun!! Looks like you're choosing some epic gnarly routes, have you thought about switching to a plus bike or a bikepacking setup?
Thanks! The aim of the game for me is to optimise for both on and off-road riding. Obviously, a lightweight plusbike/bikepacking setup would be most ideal for the terrain in this video. But on a multi-year trip, I still spend the majority of my time on hardpack roads (hence the slicks). I don't really find the panniers too much of a hindrance, and love them for their practicality. I'm not seeing more than a couple of kilometres of proper singletrack per month so ground clearance has really been a non-issue so far.
With this one you're giving Iohan the fatbiker a run for his money.....and you're giving that Koga a right beating.....awesome.....some of those cliff rides were downright scary, mate....:-)
yeah, I know - follow him closely - but I've never seen anyone lug a fully loaded touring bike up the Andes, in mid winter - dude.....:-).....that's gold...:-)
CyclingAbout Thank you brother. I have the 2018 Fuji touring. I’ll be installing a set of 38’ marathon mondials, hoping it’s enough to get me through rougher areas.
@@Cyclingabout I definitely want to see the Andes someday.. What would you say has the best roads? Chile? I hope they have roads up to 5000m :) (dirt or paved)
I think I like Peru and Bolivia best for roads. The valleys are a lot tighter and much less exposed to the wind. The scenery is much more varied here too. That said, the landscapes are pretty unique/mind blowing in Northern Arg, Northern Chile and Southern Bolivia. Just do it all! 😂
Do you get a lot of flats? Seems you are always riding over sharp rocks. Given the very aggressive terrain, would you consider plus size tires of 3 inches...or maybe even a FAT TIRE bike? What is the largest size tire for the bike you are riding?
I've had four flat tyres in 15,000km of riding. Two flats were from goat head thorns in Argentina (see my 3rd video to see how sharp they are), and two were from metal staples on the road. Sharp rocks very rarely pierce through touring tyres. For this terrain, I would be much better served with some plus tyres. If I ran 27.5" rims instead of 700C, I can fit plus tyres in my KOGA frameset (eg. www.cyclingabout.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Eurobike-2018-Koga-03.jpg). I'd be even better served with a fat bike! The thing is that the majority of the riding I do is actually on hard road surfaces (hardpack dirt or sealed roads) so a touring tyre is not only much much faster, but it lasts for 15,000km+.
@@astrowind9580 I'd like the Almotion or Mondial in 2.4" preferably. I'm not sure what pressure I run, but it's pretty high because I carry a fair bit of gear, food and water in the remote areas.
So I am at EP.7 and really enjoying the trip. Very inspiring. I would like to hear about any repairs you had to do on the bike, any flats on those crazy trails?
The bike is bombproof; I broke a spoke in Patagonia but other than that, it's essentially been maintenance free. The only thing I'd probably change is the fenders to something a little bit wider so that I can get the 29x2.15" Almotions in, instead of the 29x2.0". I'll make this change the next time I need new rubber. The bike is obviously not the best for some of the terrain I take on, but on average, I think it's the fastest, most-practical setup for a multi-year adventure.
A superb adventure video, stunning views of all the different terrain, a technical question """do you carry a spare tyre, as an x cyclo tourist I found it an absolute requirement, wished I could turn back the clock a few years, but watching your videos is a little like riding alongside, best wishes
Absolutley inspierd ! i have been thinking for a while to do my first tour next summer. im gonna start small by touring from Finland to Sweden thru main land. but i do have a backup plan if i cant make it thru then i will take the ferry over the north baltic sea. but your videos is very inspiering. and how cool that you got to try the bike and all. do you edit on the road or do you have an editor for the trip.
Hi mate...awesome video. Trully inspiring....im curious about your navigation system. What phone holder and waterproof case do you use? Are they phone specific? Thanks
By foot retention, do you mean clip-in shoes? I actually use clip-in sandals. Here are my views on clip-in vs platform: www.cyclingabout.com/clipless-pedals-advantages-disadvantages/
wonderful video and charming sheep! I want to ask you about the helmet model and is there any feedback on it on the Internet? I really appreciate your reply!
I started following you a while back because you had Montague bikes and I do as well. Did the bikes hold up well over time? What are you riding on now?
Everything is just so fantastic! All about you and your trip s and filmmaking! I just wonder as a gadget freak, what iPhone do you use and how does it withstand the cold weather? It seems quite durable and do you still use it?
Sometimes. But honestly, you can away with so much on a 29x2.0" slick. The luggage actually smoothens out the ride by a huge amount... in fact, it's only when I do day trips without my gear I really wish I had suspension and fatter tyres!
Crazy that keeps you warm, I’m born Canadian and still couldn’t imagine. Quickly going through your videos, hoping to see some on you camp set up, gear and food situation ✊
Like always, very good footage, very enjoyable to watch. I do thank you for giving the information here in the intro about the fact that people died during the weather event that has made this trip so hard for you. I can only wish you had included somehow in your video, because from where we are in our nice and cosy homes, it kindof presents a "beautified" vision of the world. I don't want to be negative and I admire what you do and thank you for producing this for us, but ... I hope you understand what I mean. May I kindly ask you if you provide alternative means than DISQUS for commenting on your blog ? Disqus is very invasive and untrustworthy for our privacy. Sorry for this but no other means to send you this message.
Thanks! The reason it wasn't discussed in the video is that I didn't find out until I was in a city and was catching up on the news. I thought it was still important to note in the description as it's a complete tragedy, and it also gives context as to how powerful the weather can be. You've got to be careful/prepared out there! Thanks for the heads up - I'll take a look into Disqus alternatives. Alee
Oh, I do understand now and appreciate your mentioning the drama in the intro. About the hazards of being high in the mountains, you are absolutely right, it is very important to raise this. Well done! . Where I am in the Alps, this is becoming a serious issue. More people with no idea think they can climb Mont Blanc because it is "only walking" (no rock-climbing) and this creates risks and accidents. In July, cops had to be posted at the start of the climb to check out people's gear and proper booking at the Goûter refuge (mountain shelter) to stop those without them.
I have been folown you in instagran and I never saw your video until now. Great shot. I am with you now by youtube...if margarita island (venezuela) is in your route ...contact me..is far away from where you are now...
Isn't it DANGEROUS travelling alone in South America; what with BANDITOS making an uninvited appearance? Of course, let's not forget certain NASTY INSECTS and other critters as well! :-)
fatbike so sweet forever condition I've done over 17k on mine anywhere and everywhere snow road ice beach mub mountains trails it the only way to travel all seasons all condition my bike is only 22lbs fully loaded comes in 26 kgs including 4 season setup water food and raft and bike
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![I fell off a cliff (30m/100ft) with my touring bike [EP.9]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/OHssGSUQ42s/mqdefault.jpg)
Such a pleasure to watch your cycle touring videos! Amazing angles. You really make justice to the beautiful scenery on this trip in South America. And I love your bike with the belt drive, the comfortable riding bars, the nice rolling and puncture resistant Marathon Almotion tyres and the minimal, lite and compact gear you carry. It looks like it's taking all the punishment on those dreadful roads really well, with zero maintenance...? It's such a pleasure to just ride without too much weight and not worry about mechanical problems! I also identify myself with that way of riding, without feeling exhaustion of going up the hills, just soaking it up and enjoying the ride and the scenery, without complaints! Keep it going and hope to meet you one day in Portugal!
You're right, it's super nice to never have to worry about problems or maintenance with the Rohloff/Gates drivetrain! I'm super lucky to have KOGA as my sponsor for this trip. I can't really imagine a better bike for the mix of on-road and off-road stuff that I'm doing. Obviously, it's probably not the best bike for this sector in particular, but as a percentage of distance and time on a multi-year journey, the roads are normally way smoother than not. 👍🏻
kids are always the best people to know anywhere you go
Good luck nice beautiful 👍 well done
This is some of the most inspirational and goosebump provoking footage of bikepacking. Thank you, SO MUCH for everything you do.
- Cheers from Canada! 😀
You're most welcome!
I am totally amazed at your great, positive, accepting attitude. You are an inspiration and a role model for getting the job done, facing challenges and appreciating the mountains, snow, mud. That little boy was so happy helping you! The music is great! Thanks!!!
Those are some very kind words. Thanks Gary!
Thank you for sharing! The little boy at the beginning will be an adventurer for sure ! Amazing place
I lived i Peru for many years yet I have never been to many of the places you have shown us. Quite beautiful. I enjoy your videos a bunch. :-)
You are a one crazy man! Keep on doing what you’re doing! Best of luck from Lithuania 🇱🇹
Simply amazing. Keep rocking
Your videos are the best. Watched them yesterday and couldn't wait to watch again today. No clue why you haven't got more views (yet). Keep it up!
you sir are no fair weather biker, great stuff, thanks for sharing with us mortals, salute!
I absolutely LOVE your vids! So beautifully filmed, like world class cinematography! Plus the places you go are so unspoiled. It gives me hope that we haven't screwed the whole planet! Keep up the GREAT work!!
We definitely haven't screwed up the entire planet! There will always be pockets of beauty, but unfortunately, they will become rarer and rarer. 👎🏻
Thanks Man , i do like your Therapy, but dangerous to watch as the own wanderlust grows and who likes nature and snowy mountains is traped and wants to go himself thanks to you . You are the man!
Thanks for sharing
That's so awesome to hear! Now go get out into the wilderness!
thanks to answer man , i do like your style cycling in a shirt and it'll be done !
Just started following you. I am on the road now, surly inspirational feel good. Thanks for all the time you take to show us nothing is limited, only our mind. Solo female rider from Canada 🇨🇦
Welcome aboard! I will be hitting the road super soon... cannot wait. 🙏🏼
Thankx very much indeed... always a pleasure to watch... the hunger for adventure comes back💪🏼
Yes! Be hungry for it! 👏🏼
Thanks so much for sharing its a cleansing experience of all the stresses, and motivating to take an adventure outdoors.
I think everyone needs a reminder to go outside every now and then. 🙏🏼
Love the shot with all the llamas! “Anyone going to apologise?” 😂😂
Can't find a suitable way to describe all of this. Thanks Alee!
Another beautiful episode. Thank you. The images were stunning in Peru. You have a great eye and no shortage of subject matter to capture. BTW, I subscribe to numerous bike trekkers. Each has their specialty, all share their experiences generously, you handle the bike like a Pro. It’s enjoyable to watch you navigate challenging road surfaces, steep gradients and unfavorable weather conditions. Stay safe, keep pedaling and keep posting your wonderful adventures.
Thanks James. There haven't been many days in my life where I haven't ridden a bike, so time has really allowed me to hone my riding skills and take my bikes to some amazing places!
I'd love to know which other bike travellers you follow too! Perhaps I haven't come across them yet...
CyclingAbout
Here’s a short list. There are others to be sure but these are my go to’s.
Iohan Gueorguiev, See the World
Chris Wishworth, wonderful adventures from down under
Darren Alff, bicycle touring Pro
ForestryForest, bike packing
Ed Pratt, world touring unicyclist
SuperCycling Man
Waddo
Awesome. There's a few I haven't seen in there. Thank you!
Very envious of your travelling adventures. Surprised you don't have front suspension on bike. Gravel roads are rough on forearms but you may have suspension in stem/ handlebars if I remember from other videos. I've been telling myself for twenty years I'd see the salar but here I sit. Happy travels. You must have an understanding wife if you are never home. And if the llamas ever talk back it's time for a rest day.
Now THAT is how you use the hashtag #noregrets! Your adventures are always inspiring. Keep it up and stay safe.
Looks so sick mate
It's such a wild part of the world to be on a bike!
Loving what you do on the bike and how you document it!
Another ripper mate! Looks like cycling paradise!
I love all those tight rocky valleys. Still not convinced by snow and ice (as beautiful as it is)... 😂
Majestic view and epic ride. Thanks for sharing your incredible journey.
You're most welcome!
This is amazing. I've been watching a few episodes every night before bed.
Glad you enjoy them! 😁
Gracias por todos los paisajes, you are a warrior 👏 amigo!
You're welcome!
sei un grande ,fai dei percorsi magici bravo bravissimo ,ti ammiro
great movie ...........
Thanks!
Sooo inspirational! the best one yet
Hopefully, they keep getting better! I'm now heading into more crazy mountains. 😊
Keep up the lovely videos. Fantastic editing. I'm planning a January 2020 take-off for a similar trip!
By the way I highly highly highly recommend you try to learn some Spanish, it'll immerse you in your experience more and bridge the gap between you and locals. I can attest to this, having lived and travelled over in South America last year. Us Aussies are generally terrible at foreign languages but it'll open doors for you Alee.
Good luck with you journey!
That's not too far away! 👏🏼 Let me know if you have any questions.
I really need to work on my Spanish! I'm pretty good at understanding, but I can only speak the basics. The thing is I spend so much time away from cities and people (90%+ of all days), so I don't really get the opportunity to engage with people more than for a few seconds here and there. The fact that I'm so self-sufficient doesn't help my cause! BUT... I do have the goal over the next few months to lift my game because I've heard Colombians go out of their way to engage with you and invite you into their lives. 😊
Love your videos, thanks for sharing.
You're most welcome!
Stunning movie, what an adventure, hat's off :)!
THANKS!
Fabulous! Very inspiring! Thank you!
You're ALIVE!!!
I can confirm this! I felt all the uphills, all the rain, all the rocks, all the snow and all the sunlight. 😊
Very good video, you did an awesome job putting this together and the music is perfect. Too bad you had to turn back for a detour, I know that feeling and it's no fun!! Looks like you're choosing some epic gnarly routes, have you thought about switching to a plus bike or a bikepacking setup?
Thanks! The aim of the game for me is to optimise for both on and off-road riding. Obviously, a lightweight plusbike/bikepacking setup would be most ideal for the terrain in this video. But on a multi-year trip, I still spend the majority of my time on hardpack roads (hence the slicks). I don't really find the panniers too much of a hindrance, and love them for their practicality. I'm not seeing more than a couple of kilometres of proper singletrack per month so ground clearance has really been a non-issue so far.
Foresty your vids are rad too. You and Alee are my favorite touring people on you tube.
With this one you're giving Iohan the fatbiker a run for his money.....and you're giving that Koga a right beating.....awesome.....some of those cliff rides were downright scary, mate....:-)
Iohan actually did a lot of the same roads/trails in his episode, See The World 26!
yeah, I know - follow him closely - but I've never seen anyone lug a fully loaded touring bike up the Andes, in mid winter - dude.....:-).....that's gold...:-)
Good to see you’re well. I’m traveling to Brazil in November. And debating about pedaling to somewhere in Patagonia.
You've got to do it! Patagonia rocks.
CyclingAbout Thank you brother. I have the 2018 Fuji touring. I’ll be installing a set of 38’ marathon mondials, hoping it’s enough to get me through rougher areas.
You'll be all good! 38C tyres were super wide a few years ago when touring bikes had cantilever brakes. 😂
Good good video.....!!!
😊
Peru is Amazing
Thank you for sharing!
Well every frame of your videos.. I'm jealous.. ;) Fantastic videos..
Thanks! I'm super lucky to be out here. 😊
@@Cyclingabout I definitely want to see the Andes someday.. What would you say has the best roads? Chile? I hope they have roads up to 5000m :) (dirt or paved)
I think I like Peru and Bolivia best for roads. The valleys are a lot tighter and much less exposed to the wind. The scenery is much more varied here too. That said, the landscapes are pretty unique/mind blowing in Northern Arg, Northern Chile and Southern Bolivia. Just do it all! 😂
@@Cyclingabout you feel safe (ish) regarding traffic?
There was no traffic on this route! But generally yes. Except for Brazil.
great video
Thanks!
Amazing videos!!
best bicycle touring videos ever!
I'm stoked you're loving them!
Invest in a good ceramic/D2 pocket knife for that mud clearing!
Do you get a lot of flats? Seems you are always riding over sharp rocks. Given the very aggressive terrain, would you consider plus size tires of 3 inches...or maybe even a FAT TIRE bike? What is the largest size tire for the bike you are riding?
I've had four flat tyres in 15,000km of riding. Two flats were from goat head thorns in Argentina (see my 3rd video to see how sharp they are), and two were from metal staples on the road. Sharp rocks very rarely pierce through touring tyres.
For this terrain, I would be much better served with some plus tyres. If I ran 27.5" rims instead of 700C, I can fit plus tyres in my KOGA frameset (eg. www.cyclingabout.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Eurobike-2018-Koga-03.jpg). I'd be even better served with a fat bike! The thing is that the majority of the riding I do is actually on hard road surfaces (hardpack dirt or sealed roads) so a touring tyre is not only much much faster, but it lasts for 15,000km+.
@@Cyclingabout Would 27.5x2.4" be a compromise you'd prefer then?
@@astrowind9580 That's what I'm running currently, and I'm pretty happy. I'd probably prefer 29x2.4" if my bike would accept it.
@@Cyclingabout What kind of tire pressure are you running? Would you prefer a Schwalbe Marathon or other semi-slicks in 2.4"?
@@astrowind9580 I'd like the Almotion or Mondial in 2.4" preferably. I'm not sure what pressure I run, but it's pretty high because I carry a fair bit of gear, food and water in the remote areas.
The first background music is awesome!
So I am at EP.7 and really enjoying the trip. Very inspiring. I would like to hear about any repairs you had to do on the bike, any flats on those crazy trails?
Just a broken spoke and around four punctures. But it's been about nine months since these! 👌🏼
Which month ecactly you have this trip?
It's hard to remember exactly, but it should be June.
How is the bike holding up? What do you think of the specs and what if anything you would change?
The bike is bombproof; I broke a spoke in Patagonia but other than that, it's essentially been maintenance free. The only thing I'd probably change is the fenders to something a little bit wider so that I can get the 29x2.15" Almotions in, instead of the 29x2.0". I'll make this change the next time I need new rubber. The bike is obviously not the best for some of the terrain I take on, but on average, I think it's the fastest, most-practical setup for a multi-year adventure.
A superb adventure video, stunning views of all the different terrain, a technical question """do you carry a spare tyre, as an x cyclo tourist I found it an absolute requirement, wished I could turn back the clock a few years, but watching your videos is a little like riding alongside, best wishes
I find touring tyres so reliable that I never carry a spare.
Hi, thanks for the video!!! One question, what do you where in your feet when is cold and raining ?
Thermal socks + waterproof socks + shoe covers 👍🏻
@@Cyclingabout Thank you very much for the response!!! Sigue así!!!
Absolutley inspierd ! i have been thinking for a while to do my first tour next summer. im gonna start small by touring from Finland to Sweden thru main land. but i do have a backup plan if i cant make it thru then i will take the ferry over the north baltic sea. but your videos is very inspiering. and how cool that you got to try the bike and all. do you edit on the road or do you have an editor for the trip.
I stop for a week to make these films while I travel! The next one is due in a day or two. 👌🏼
@@Cyclingabout epic!
Hi mate...awesome video. Trully inspiring....im curious about your navigation system. What phone holder and waterproof case do you use? Are they phone specific? Thanks
It's a Quadlock case that's indeed phone specific, but they also have a universal adapter. Check out CyclingAbout.com for my review.
Great video. Awesome scenery. But the, umm, roads(?) if you can call them that. I assume you chose those for the scenery.
Yep. You don't get to remote locations without some average roads/trails on the way!
Did you do the entire trip without foot retention? What are your thoughts on that?
By foot retention, do you mean clip-in shoes? I actually use clip-in sandals. Here are my views on clip-in vs platform: www.cyclingabout.com/clipless-pedals-advantages-disadvantages/
wonderful video and charming sheep!
I want to ask you about the helmet model and is there any feedback on it on the Internet?
I really appreciate your reply!
It's a Kask Protone. Lovely helmet!
I started following you a while back because you had Montague bikes and I do as well. Did the bikes hold up well over time? What are you riding on now?
I miss folding bikes (although not often on my current trip)! I'm travelling with a KOGA WorldTraveller now: ua-cam.com/video/KbuAk-A_TSM/v-deo.html
Yep great vids . But it ain't just the bike . You are clearly a cycling machine !
How were you navagating theis exped?
Using an iPhone and the app MapOut. 👍🏻
Mate! How do you find these paths?
You're pretty BRAVE, Alee. What do you do if you get into trouble , (you and/or your bike), and you're in the middle of NOWHERE?
Everything is just so fantastic! All about you and your trip s and filmmaking!
I just wonder as a gadget freak, what iPhone do you use and how does it withstand the cold weather? It seems quite durable and do you still use it?
Thanks! I use an iPhone 5SE. It's handled all temperatures from -20 through to +40 so far.
I wonder if the snow section could be ridden at night when the temp drops and the snow freezes ?
I don't think so. It was a little too deep and I was a bit too heavy!
Alloy or stell?
Aluminium
Do you switch out the SPD sandals in the snow or just put on another pair of socks??!
It's all about layers! Waterproof socks + booties over the top. I didn't ever have wet shoes which was awesome!
What a great adventure and you take some truly cinematic footage. You consulted your map, what device and software do you use?
Thanks! All my mapping is done with offline maps on my iPhone. I use the app MapOut for 99% of my navigation, but I prefer Maps.me in cities.
Great video! Some rough roads. Are you missing fatter, tubeless tires?
Sometimes. But honestly, you can away with so much on a 29x2.0" slick. The luggage actually smoothens out the ride by a huge amount... in fact, it's only when I do day trips without my gear I really wish I had suspension and fatter tyres!
Good to hear, I can fit 2.1 on my Tout Terrain...
Would you have kept it up if you had a fat bike?
Slt cv bein 3lach mdiroch trjama bl3rbya ?
How are you staying warm and dry? Your riding shoes can’t be doing the trick and once wet you got to be froze?
I use sandals, so they don't really soak with water. I combine them with waterproof socks and thermal booties. 👍🏻
Crazy that keeps you warm, I’m born Canadian and still couldn’t imagine. Quickly going through your videos, hoping to see some on you camp set up, gear and food situation ✊
That hill at the start looks like a wall
So how many times did you have your tube replaced 😂
Zero this month! I've had just four punctures since I started 9 months ago (15,000km+).
CyclingAbout tubeless?
Nope. I prefer tubes for long trips like this.
Oh well the turn around
Like always, very good footage, very enjoyable to watch. I do thank you for giving the information here in the intro about the fact that people died during the weather event that has made this trip so hard for you. I can only wish you had included somehow in your video, because from where we are in our nice and cosy homes, it kindof presents a "beautified" vision of the world. I don't want to be negative and I admire what you do and thank you for producing this for us, but ... I hope you understand what I mean. May I kindly ask you if you provide alternative means than DISQUS for commenting on your blog ? Disqus is very invasive and untrustworthy for our privacy. Sorry for this but no other means to send you this message.
Thanks! The reason it wasn't discussed in the video is that I didn't find out until I was in a city and was catching up on the news. I thought it was still important to note in the description as it's a complete tragedy, and it also gives context as to how powerful the weather can be. You've got to be careful/prepared out there! Thanks for the heads up - I'll take a look into Disqus alternatives. Alee
Oh, I do understand now and appreciate your mentioning the drama in the intro. About the hazards of being high in the mountains, you are absolutely right, it is very important to raise this. Well done! . Where I am in the Alps, this is becoming a serious issue. More people with no idea think they can climb Mont Blanc because it is "only walking" (no rock-climbing) and this creates risks and accidents. In July, cops had to be posted at the start of the climb to check out people's gear and proper booking at the Goûter refuge (mountain shelter) to stop those without them.
Why all the good bike touring videos are made this time of the year... i dont wanna go to school... take me with you...
Paul say hello from Indonesia. bersihkan badanmu lalu bersiaplah .
Go to school!!! Education is God.
I have been folown you in instagran and I never saw your video until now. Great shot. I am with you now by youtube...if margarita island (venezuela) is in your route ...contact me..is far away from where you are now...
Thanks for jumping across from Insta! I won't be making it to Venezuela, unfortunately, as I'm in a bit of a rush to go north now. But thank you. 🙏🏼
Hy...my question is not about this video..is a request..can you made a video or a rewied about your coffe machine the airsspreso..
My review is here: ua-cam.com/video/-f5YHlI1JeQ/v-deo.html
Good guy banana trucker :D
I was very lucky. There were no fruit shops around to buy anything!
Hot springs?
[200 manga protagonists want to know your location]
"When you no longer are afraid to die, then that's the time you start living.." --
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Isn't it DANGEROUS travelling alone in South America; what with BANDITOS making an uninvited appearance? Of course, let's not forget certain NASTY INSECTS and other critters as well! :-)
All is not as it seems! Dirt color can be very deceiving.
i think you need a fatbike
A fatbike would've been so sweet in the snow!
fatbike so sweet forever condition I've done over 17k on mine anywhere and everywhere snow road ice beach mub mountains trails it the only way to travel all seasons all condition my bike is only 22lbs fully loaded comes in 26 kgs including 4 season setup water food and raft and bike