A Tribute To Iohan Gueorguiev

It’s with a broken heart that we share the news of a fallen friend. We recently learned that longtime bike tourer Iohan Gueorguiev’s inspiring journey came to an abrupt end a few weeks ago. Find a tribute to Iohan in this video.
RIP Iohan
Mentioned Links:
Iohan's KZbin Channel - ( / @iohangueorguiev )
Iohan's Website (www.bikewanderer.com/)
Iohan's Memorial - ( • Iohan Gueorguiev Memo... )
Canadian Sleep Society - (css-scs.ca/)
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention - (suicideprevention.ca/?locale=en)
Crisis Services Canada: 833-456-4566 -
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-TALK - (Pledge Your Support - suicidepreventionlifeline.org...)
Sleep Apnea Foundation - (www.sleepapnea.org/)
#thebikewanderer #IohanGueorguiev
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Music by Ben Weaver (benweaver.net), Zachariah Hickman
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[@bderris]

He is the reason I started bikepacking.

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ryanb34n]

He's the reason I started bikepacking too

[@centeioalves6515]

Same reason here :( Ride in peace

[@Muhametgiden]

Same reason 😢

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

I wonder if Iohan really and truly knew the extent of how he touched people's lives through his gentle nature and calming voice. He was a one of a kind adventurer we can all look up to. Ride on brother ✌

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

I don't think he did. It's awesome that we are all celebrating how much he did effect and inspire many of us.

[@jimih8539]

Amen to that , a true gentle angel in physical form 🙏❤️

[@alex_n8863]

His beautiful films gave us a window to his soul; and it was kind, humble and brave. I hope he is continuing his voyage, wherever he is.

[@richardp6461]

One time Iohan was crossing some border in some remote land. He encountered two guys with rifles. I thought oh 💩 he going to get killed. The scene faded and in the next one of the guys with the rifle was riding his bike and laughing. He spent the night with them and they feed him dinner. They talked at length about the same things you would hear around the table in the USA or anywhere. It was the day I learned the people's are more the same than different. And it is a good thing to know. Thank you Iohan Gueorguiev. And thanks for the tribute. I needed it👍☮☮☮☮☮☮☮

[@onmyphone1420]

Sleep Apnea is no joke. Its something that is not talked about enough. My dentist told me to see a sleep Dr and it changed my life. Literally changed my life. A light bulb went off. I sought treatment and my life will never be the same. I now sleep, and I dream. Its amazing.

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

Thanks for sharing. I’m so glad that you got it right!

[@laraine8857]

Rest In Peace, young man. For those out there who can’t see a way forward, please seek help to get past your current pain. Seek friendship, love, day-to-day pleasure and beauty and hope. Don’t give up on life.

[@marinftw]

I didn’t know him by name but when I started to see the footage of his videos I immediately recognized him. His videos were one of the first ones I watched regarding bikepacking and truly acted as a spark for my bicycle adventures. Rest In Peace Iohan, I’ll think of you when I pedal.

[@sunnin0204]

❤

[@2scoops624]

I recently head about Iohan's fate from cyclingabout. I'm very sorry to hear of his loss. My condolences to him, his family and all to knew him.

[@JeanTheRa]

Iohan, I believe you will continue to excist as a sort of ghost/spirit that will travel up and down the Americas until the end of times. Your spirit will assist all the cyclist who are out there...who struggle, are in doubt or feel lonely. I feel now is just the start of your legacy as a beautifull and inspiring person. Thank you Iohan for everything you gave is these years and everything you keep on giving us in the future.

[@mojojojo6852]

I have no words for this loss. I've only watched his videos. I've felt a connection from the first minute on. It broke my heart. It's life I guess. Everybody here who's struggling with something, don't go, stay with us a little longer. Try and find help. And if not, just talk to people, let them know what you're going through. You don't have to be able to solve everything by yourself. Let's be there for each other.

[@boristzakov5706]

Йохан, братко, не те познавах лично, гледал съм само 2-3 от твоите филмчета, но това ми беше достатъчно да разбера какъв добра и щедра душа си. Разплака ме. Жалко, отвратително дори, че такива като теб си отиват ненавреме. Мир на праха ти.

[@seant666]

Heart breaking, what a lovely person, what an inspiration and what a wonderful life he had. RIP and thank you.

[@John_D2]

I've watched him since he started at the arctic ocean .We will never forget the stories that were told ,nor the things we were taught. Rest in peace my brother.

[@yankohristov2361]

A true bulgarian warrior !

[@bruce2keys270]

Truly gona miss Iohan, he was a inspiration to bikepackers around the world ! His vioce will always echo in my mind with him saying to the dog named Shadow "Your the Dog Man ! Your the Dog !" That was episode 25 of See the World. Thanks for posting this, and let's all be alittle like Iohan cause he was a kind, loving and humble person !

[@TravelingThru222]

So sad, missed dearly.

[@akash56579]

You'll always be in our heart. Ride in peace brother.

[@danielklever2760]

I found and watched all of Iohans videos at the beginning of the pandemic when I was feeling so isolated. It really kept me going in that time.

[@hawk2million]

One of my fondest memories from his videos was him giving a stray dog some of his food when he had nearly run out of food for himself! It's sad to lose such an amazing human but awesome to see he's had such a profound effect on so many others.

[@yokaiofwater]

RIP. You were an inspiration.

[@Potz4pizza]

My heart breaks a little everytime I'm reminded...

[@panchoxbrr301]

Iohan was the fucking man ! I will think of him often and try to be more like him in his tireless effort to explore and enjoy this wonderful planet and the people that are on it. While I'll never be the wanderer he was I will probably think of him on all of my bicycle journeys. My condolences to his family and friends, the lucky ones who actually knew him. Rock on Iohan, the original BEAST.

[@michelepirovano4135]

Johan will live forever! Thanx for the inspiration.

[@kencrossman3634]

A wonderful tribute to Iohan Thanks

[@RichardBrubaker]

Earlier this year, I watched his journey from front to back. Was ENTHRALLED, and after watching the last one I went looking for some news... and what I found was a gut punch. Thank you for honoring him, and his journey.

[@zarb88]

I remember his calm demeanor and his tough as nails riding thru some really hostile environments, and i remember the music he selected that fit the journey so well, we all miss you Lohan.

[@krollpeter]

Good bye, Iohan. I love your videos, your narration and your choice of sounds. After some time of your travels you developed an expert eye for beauty. The pictures were often absolutely breathtaking.

[@gaypreator8547]

All that and the struggle. Pretty much defines: Love and Passion. What a life!

[@mikeaustin3485]

I heard about Iohan's death, and I could not believe it; I didn't want to believe it. I have spent hours watching his videos over the years: laughing, crying and waiting for his next video. Now there will be no more videos. Farewell Iohan. We will bike together one day on the Other Side. Farewell.

[@alansolomon5527]

That was cool to see. I have had difficulty believing Johan did what he did and has passed on. Johan loved most everything in Nature. There is so much to live for. I was not aware insomnia was so destructive like it is here. Not only will people miss him, but I think about all the dogs, horses, donkeys, cows, llamas and other animals and wildlife and what they will do now without Johan. Among other things Johan is like a security blanket for me and many others, I am sure. Just knowing he was out there giving to and providing for nature and wildlife made me feel good. Johan was a secure blessing 360 degrees. I still cannot believe it, but I will miss him a lot.

[@russwetzel1972]

just read the news...deeply saddened...I recall fondly the first time i encountered the video with the soundtrack to "My name is Lincoln" with its majesty only matched by the scenery in the mountain pass Iohan was traversing. Inspiring and Memorable. In pace per Orbem Terrarum

[@miggrodriguez9996]

This is so heartbreaking. I've been watching religiously his video adventures for more than five years. He's been my inspiration to ride my bike, and ride it with a passion, to be in touch with nature, with the wind and imagining that i'm riding next to him, exploring the unknown roads and traveling to places that could only dream about and in the process, forgetting (if temporarily) about traumas and pains that torment some of us. poor souls. God Bless you Iohan, bike wanderer, you will be sorely missed. You left your mark in a lot of us, your followers, for you are a legend now. Ride in heaven now! 🚲

[@antred11]

Man, I'm gonna miss him. He had such a calm, kind, relaxed nature. Watching his videos always made you feel like the world was alright for a few minutes.

[@Poultry_Motion]

I have been watching his videos for years and hadn't heard this news until this came up on my recommended page, he had the sort of personality that really inspired other people to go out there, such a sad loss.

[@RusticRussellAdventures]

I will always think twice about complaining about the wx when I ride. Because every day is a beautiful day. He was such an inspiration. RIP Iohan. 🙏

[@cawoodsob]

Thanks for highlighting, I will check out his videos. May he R.I.P

[@secretdaisy6484]

Thank you for the tribute. Lohan was an example of grace and deep humanity. I can't tell you how much his passing hurts. We can keep him alive by talking about him and watching his videos 📼. May he rest in peace. 👍☮️🌞🚵🏔🏕😇

[@notreally2406]

I happened upon him by a reddit post years ago and have watched every video. I was in awe of his fortitude and demeanor. It was an honor to witness.

[@klamathmountainultralight]

One more person here who he inspired. Bummed to hear about this. I watched the first vid in his series a week or so after it came out and have watched every episode since. Didn't know Bikepacking was even a thing before his vids. He seemed like such a friendly man. For what it's worth I have a bikepacking rig and am taking my first trip in his honor for being such an inspiration and good human. Cheers to one of the greatest adventurers the world has known. I'm sure the earth misses the tickle of his tires.

[@cristiancruciani3603]

He taught me that you can live with little and loving to be truly alive.In those places full of life, peace and calm, he carried little luggage and was rich being poor with his stories that I think I do not have even 1% of what he lived in the nature, being part and without fear and sharing with people in some moments, you truly lived not like many that sometimes we do not face dreams. Thank you friend I pray for you

[@transylvanianrider]

He was such real inspiration for me. So sad we lost him 😪

[@AlbertoGimenoB]

Sleep well, brother. Thank you for your beautiful inspiration. Keep your walking your beautiful path. 🙏🏽

[@whatevil]

Oh no. I just learned about this. I will miss him. He was a pure soul. Rest in peace Iohan.

[@derekmann857]

So SAD! Its hard to hold back the tears. He fits in prefect with all the amazing people in places like Columbia, Ecuador. All the best are gone way to soon!

[@jimih8539]

RIP … You truly were an Angel cycling amongst us ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vinceboyle5063]

Still shattered a year later. Thanks Iohan.

[@DDowson284]

Gutted, sad to say goodbye to one person one of many thankfully that bucked the trend and just went out in to the world just for the adventure. Loved following his travels and for me as a traveler but not as extreme as Iohan just made me wish I could have had my youth back. Iohan I hope his travels will inspire many more people to just get out there and see the world and this is would be his legacy.

[@tapiorautiainen6993]

I like very much of this tribute of Iohan. He was very inspiring and I will thank him of my biking hobby and my good physical condition. I am 68 and never being in better shape. Rest in peace Iohan!

[@ramenadventure]

It’s about time to rewatch all of his videos.❤

[@sailingaeolus]

I sobbed like a little girl when I heard this news. Iohan was such a bright star in a sometimes dark world. His death is a horrible loss for us all. I hope he finds peace in the next life. I'm so sorry it came to that. If I had known I would have helped.

[@tiagothetaz]

Great tribute... R.I.P. Iohan...

[@draganstojkovic6129]

I am very sad to hear that. He was so young, I cannot believe he is gone. R.I.P, you will be missed

[@user-iw2lf4lc9y]

Oh my goodness - this is such sad news! I was following his journey for ages! He once messaged me after I contacted him on instagram, then I saw his channel went quiet - I assumed because of covid/ lockdown he had stopped travelling.

[@Ed30675]

A fitting tribute.... Well done. So sad he is no longer here....Thank you for your film in his memory...

[@rogerbmcdaniel]

This is so sad. He seemed such a kind soul.

[@bigpaters4977]

Omg - I’m heart broken.

[@billpoindexter9036]

the seedling By Bill Poindexter A story inspired by Iohan, the bike wanderer and a man with kind dark eyes. Far away, long ago, there was a man who traveled the Earth on his bicycle and his name was, Iohan. He was of average height, had dark hair and dark eyes that looked very kind. All he wanted to do was explore the Earth and see what it was like from atop a bike. To earn a living he took odd jobs, one of the jobs was planting trees in an area where old trees had been cut down. He said he enjoyed planting trees in the summer. He would walk all over Canada planting seedlings to fund his bicycling adventures. One of the seedlings grew into a fine very tall tree. The young tree grew and grew. Enjoying the fresh mountain air in which it lived, loving the mild summers, colorful autumns, fresh new springs and even its harsh cold winters when it mostly slept. Even relished playing with the wind, feeling the sun, and drinking the life giving rains, and it never felt alone as there were many birds and insects, and squirrels which made their home on the tree. The tree was very happy. One day the tree was cut down and was sad and scared. But the tree had a soul that was spread throughout its trunk, limbs, branches, roots and the tree, no matter where it was, always had a connection to the Earth for the tree had roots underground into the soul of the Earth and the tree would always be a part of the Earth, forever. The tree was turned into many things: paper and pencils for school children, comfortable chairs, a table or two, a park bench, and finally some paper that was placed into blank journals. It liked the park bench best because it felt loved as people would sit and talk on it and eat their lunches, children would climb all over it, pets slept next to it, and sometimes at night someone might even sleep on it. All was wonderful. But the tree had no water since it was not in the ground and it became old and brittle and there was a crack in one of its legs. One day it was removed from the park and placed in a small shed. The tree became very lonely for there was no one around besides the spiders and their webs, and the sparrows that lived in the rafters and the mice that lived underneath the floor. One day the door to the shed opened and an old man, with gray hair and a beard came in and sat on the bench that was the tree. The tree was happy. The man slowly ran his hand all over the tree to see if there were any breaks in the legs as the tree had been without water, except from rain for many years. The tree felt the touch of the man and remembered the side of the mountain from which it came, and the man, Iohan, who planted the seedling, who was now the tree. “Hello my old friend!” The old man with kind eyes said with a soft gentle voice. “I am glad you are here. I will fix your leg and replenish your wood with some natural oils from the Earth so as to give you strength.” The old man and the tree worked together over the next week. Every day the man would come by in the evening and sand off the old stain, fix the break, and apply the new coats of refreshing oils for the tree. The tree was very happy and felt loved. The tree, one day, was taken to the mans cabin, on the side of a mountain, and placed on the front porch. It was a good place to go as now the tree was in the woods again; with clean air, other trees, and all sorts of critters to watch as it sat on the porch. Over the years the tree grew to love the cabin and the old man, with kind eyes, who gave it a life again. It had been so lonely in the shed, unwanted, rotting away. But now the tree was happy again. Everyday the man would ride his bicycle to town and every night he would ride his bicycle home. But one day he did not come home. He was an old man, and old men die. The man had been very kind to the tree, the tree was sad. Then the tree had a new friend who bought the cabin. The new owner, a young woman, a writer, whom, everyday sat on the tree, on the front porch and wrote stories about what she could see from the porch and then would read the stories aloud, to see how they sounded and would rewrite them over and over, then read aloud until she was satisfied. The tree liked the stories and was very happy again. One day the woman brought out a dusty old box which had been the old mans, and on top of the box there was a note: “These are blank journals which came from a tree I planted many years ago when I was a young man. I followed the life of the tree and was there when the tree was cut down and the wood harvested. Some of it was made into paper- these journals here and a bench, the same bench on my front porch of my cabin on the side of a mountain, the same mountain I planted the seedling on that became the tree. If you find these please write about what you see for the tree energy is the bench and on the pages and the tree will take you back to the Earth if you are lost, its energy, and mine will always be alive.” Time moved on and the tree and woman enjoyed their time together. But as with all things, change came about and the woman grew old. But the tree is still there on the porch. I write this, from paper, on one of the journals Iohan had saved. It was in a box I found that was my mothers, who had lived on the side of a mountain, and who was a writer, who sat on a bench, that was once a seedling, planted by a young man with dark hair and kind dark eyes named Iohan whom traveled the world by bicycle until he satisfied his wanderlust and just wanted to sit on the porch and feel the good Earth and be with the tree, his friend, the seedling. ( I wrote this story on April 13, 2021 at 3am as I have trouble sleeping. I wrote it by hand in my journal but never transferred to my laptop, I wanted to send to Iohan as he liked my “I Am Bikepacker” poems and we had a epistolary friendship, I regret waiting. I can at least share it with you. RIP Iohan.) BP 9/23/21

[@daveweil6767]

One of the most sincere and authentic human beings ever to inhabit the earth. Iohan you will be greatly missed.

[@robertlivingood]

True inspiration.

[@hamhamhamhamify]

Sadly I only discovered Iohan's videos after he died. As a lifelong touring cyclist I stand in awe of him as a person and cyclist but every time I watch a video by him I have to fight back the tears. He was genuinely a special person.

[@auroraboringalice596]

Wow... I've been away for a year and just found out about Iohan... He passed 1 day after my mother died last year. What a kick to my spirit. He was in tune with the Universe more than any human I ever recognized. I am sorry that his vehicle on Earth failed him so miserably, but I do believe he was just fed up with the species he was born into and wanted to just go home.

[@GregMCrowe]

Iohan inspired me to ride. I wish he knew how much he meant to so many.

[@robertskolimowski7049]

Thank u for that! RIP dear Iohan🙏

[@aeliusromanus9338]

Possibly, he lived in just a such short span of time things that I'd need 100 lifes to achieve.

[@antred11]

True. It's both consolation in mourning for him and somewhat depressing for our own lives that in his short time he saw more of the world than many of us ever will.

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Great tribute! Thanks for bringing Johan to my attention. RIP!

[@horaciodedona3912]

Ilive in Canada. Also I waas borne in Argentina.I was hopping to be able to get down there and see him before he went away. Loved you man,

[@mhilde7744]

Kudos and THANKS to you for this post. Iohan will be missed!

[@kentbarker4748]

man this just broke my heart. he was one crazy dude

[@want2ride135]

This is so sad to hear. I just learned of Iohans passing. 😢

[@gregparrott]

Very nice tribute to a wonderful and inspiring individual

[@grandpashreddypants]

Thanks for sharing. What a blessing to the world he is. From star dust to star dust again. We are not lost, but found.

[@rohantexhan6565]

Its heartbreaking.. seeing his videos.. the man was hardcore. I get it.

[@twosomeexploits6176]

Still couldn't believe this news. We've been watching all his uploads since 2014. Thank u Iohan for sharing ur beautiful adventures.

[@avercine]

speechless, knowing a great adventurer had pass away ..i'm following Iohan since he early start their journey, then come back their job replanting a tree, then he strat again touring..proud of him,will miss him forever,

[@nathanc777]

Can't believe I'm just now hearing about this. Been following his channel for years. Wow...

[@Radoslaw731]

Iohan the star wonderer now😥

[@oosung]

Iohan's video were epic and inspiring... I will miss his stories... RIP my brother.

[@FreshAyers]

This is incredibly sad news. Been following Iohan's journey since the very first video. I really thought we were just waiting a little longer for the next one! Deepest sympathies to his friends and family.

[@yapooa]

I loved this mans kindness to animals and humans alike.. Wait a minute even we humans are animals. I love his pictures of remote places without the sprawl of humans and what happens to buildings and towns after humans leave but a few dogs remain such as he showed in Argentina. I bet he is travelling into the cosmos.

[@LagunaRider1961]

It's not very often that a being as soulful as Iohan comes around and it was truly amazing to follow his journey. He was an incredible person and even tough I didn't know him personally this news struck me hard. I'm sure he is in an incredible place now filled with much joy and endless things to discover. He is truly missed. RIP Iohan and may our paths cross some day.

[@steveschray9304]

just came across this. You have honored him well.

[@mred4637]

Terribly saddened, what a lovely man! His kindness and affection towards animals and people. I'm at a loss.

[@robdelavaletta6481]

What a hero! RIP Iohan

[@jameshudson7053]

Ride in peace brother

[@fedepatagonia]

RIP Iohan he inspired me to start bike touring

[@JamesOfEarth]

Devastating. Still can’t put all my thoughts into words.

[@wescheslak9408]

R.I.P. Lohan. Nice video.

[@laurentcanaple8307]

Je suis très triste, on sentait une humilité face à la nature et aussi un amoureux des animaux. Un homme avec une détermination incroyable. il m'a donné l'envie de découvrir le monde à vélo. Merci Iohan

[@onelove8062]

Devastating loss

[@graniterunner5129]

As a runner I am always afraid of dogs....the usually do not like runners...I always hear Iohans calming voice: "Hello my friend" when a dog came upon him. Now when I meet a dog on my way I use Iohans: Hello my friend..and everything is OK... Iohan, you will always be in my heart with your adventures.....miss you

[@HerrmannHinz]

this is so sad. but i think he had some pretty good years. and he effin damn left his traces! ride in heaven iohan. we will follow your paths one day up there!

[@antiNuetron]

The world was a much better place when he was in it.

[@RosaMundi]

The heartbreaking thing, as I go back from time to time to revisit a particular adventure, is that one by one KZbin has begun to remove Iohan's videos (while cynically jamming extra advertising into the others). He left such a brilliant legacy, and I'd like to see a safer way of perpetuating that than the KZbin platform.

[@johnavery3025]

R.i.p brother

[@michaelpotter8523]

R.I.P!

[@sunnykrusty]

😢😢😢😢 R.I.P

[@Volkmannx]

❤️

[@evertstroetinga921]

R.I.P. Iohan.

[@user-ee3vw1tb8m]

RIP :(

[@chuckduzzie8529]

Iohan’s story is so amazing!!!!……His photography may never be reproduced …