A Wild Ride from the Equator to Death Road [EP.12]

[@Cyclingabout]

The drone is HAPPENING everyone! I'll hopefully have something by the time I get to Panama. With your support, I'll be able to invest in the super fancy one which will make the backdrops extra dramatic and will also do insane timelapses in the sky. In return for your very much appreciated support, all my future videos will be released to you a week early on Patreon. This is going to be epic!! www.patreon.com/cyclingabout

[@positiivi_teme]

Yayy, can't wait to see your hike-a-biking from a bird's view 😂

[@PFULMTL]

I don't know too much about drones, but I think it could save you some time from going to pick up your camera. The camera can come to you.

[@susannefruhling9559]

That's great! If you're planning on cycling through Nicaragua you should know that drones are banned there unless you have a permit.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! Good to know.

[@Cyclingabout]

That will be nice, but I'll still be doing all my tripod shots as it offers a very different 'look', which I really like.

[@alilinares900]

Otro excelente video donde muestras lo duro de la travesía y paisajes maravillosos de nuestra América. Saludos desde Caracas.

[@kevinberstler]

Can NatGeo just give you your own show already? Incredible quality, incredible travels. Thank you! *Iohan too obviously

[@nataliaivashkina]

True!

[@alexmorgan3435]

O M G You met Iohan. He is a legend. Did you get a good look at his fat bike? That's what you need. You, Iohan and Sylvain should get together - The Thee Amigos all flying your drones. It would be chaos.

[@Cyclingabout]

Iohan's bike is in Patagonia, but you probably won't see me on something similar unless I'm on a shorter trip. I like the versatility of my bike for crossing continents, as I can ride at 25km/h on the pavement (which happens a LOT more than it appears in my films). Will see if I can tee up a trip in the future with Iohan and Sylvain!

[@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189]

What about Foresty Forest tho too?!

[@chrlmlln9018]

Purely amazing! You are sharing the most profound footage from bike cycling rides from far distant places! God bless you always dear, sir! Best regards from Sweden!

[@crawford323]

I am impressed that despite you being battered by the elements and conditions under wheel, you still managed to have the energy and the spirit to create such wonderful images!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Bill! It's sometimes hard to get the camera out, but I always try to think about the result, rather than the task at hand. 💪🏼

[@a3b33dubs]

Love that you pulled the camera out with the military there. What amazing adventures! And the colours/detail with your new camera is beautiful.

[@Cyclingabout]

I didn't even ask because I was cranky with them for waking me up at 5:30AM to escort me to the road. 😂😂 I hope you're enjoying life wherever you are in Asia or North America! 🙏🏼

[@IohanGueorguiev]

i think getting a horse over a fence would actually make a very entertaining video :)

[@Cyclingabout]

Iohan Gueorguiev That’s definitely a two-person task, I hope you’re up for helping me! 😅

[@604Bluelight]

@@Cyclingabout & Iohan Gueorguiev . I am a long time subscriber of both of you. I was quite surprised and did a 'Wow!' when I see Iohan at the end of this video. Will we be possibly seeing a collaboration video with the two of you? Glad you two met up.

[@Cyclingabout]

Let's see if we can make our timelines work for the sake of the people on KZbin!

[@omare_biketonature]

CYCLINGABOUT Dude I made my comment mentioning Iohan in one of your earlier episodes because I’m watching the series following the sequence of your adventure, imagine my surprise when I saw Iohan! For me you are true legends!

[@andrewrutherford2352]

Woo hoo!! I am awestruck. Your bike pushing videos are the best bike pushing videos ever. Goes to show that a bike and a pusher can go pretty much anywhere. It looks awesome over there - keep pushing on.

[@lucky1638]

It is a joy to watch you transverse those crazy terrain.. on a bike! Some looked difficult enough to hike on foot. Those hike-a-bike must have given you a good upper body workout.

[@Cyclingabout]

It's probably a good thing I'm getting an upper body workout! Cycling long distances really only works the legs. 😅

[@chalk6761]

Amazing journey...and twice as much energy used to capture these scenes...respect from a fellow tourer.

[@sailingaeolus]

Yeah, this guy looks thin but you got to know he's tough as nails.

[@onelove8062]

Parts of this route look like what happens when you send it navigating whatever 'roads' OsmAnd recommends and find yourself throwing your bicycle up cliffs to randomly access somebody's farm to the bewilderment of everyone working there before they open the locked gate you passed and let you out... Bless the intrepid souls who crush it out here... these videos are timeless. Since covid I had been living vicariously thru these videos, planning to get out there, and now I'm out here in the Andes. The learning curve can be steep at times but it is always worthwhile May the tendons and ligaments cooperate Kundalini Qi Bodhicitta autonomic nervous system activation flowing

[@theodorladar]

What a picturesque scene at 13:46... Can't get enough of it. Would look great on a wall-sized poster!

[@Cyclingabout]

Colombians do tree-lined avenues VERY well! The trees are also a nice respite from the sun when you spend all day on the bike. 👌🏼

[@philh7892]

Wow that finish was fantastic. Iohan, how cool is he, his stories are spiritual, as are yours. That was so good to watch, all of it. Thanks for sharing. It makes me feel enlightened..

[@bikereduardherak8590]

Super video super biker krásná příroda hodně štěstí a zdravý na baiku 👍👍👍🍀🍀🍀🌞🌞🌞🚵‍♂️

[@rhyndman]

Incredible, Alee. Just incredible.

[@adammackenzie]

big smile @ 14:45 ... Ride safe, Have fun !

[@dml5053]

johan!! love his videos

[@raymondsmith1797]

You and Iohan, toughest guys on cycles. Rampant escapism , beautiful , be real and be safe and Thanks to both of you.

[@maertde]

Best Bike Channel on KZbin

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Martin!

[@sbsb4995]

Magnificent video.

[@barabassebarabasse3117]

I follow a few bikepackers on KZbin and you are the most impressive! Lol Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I sold my car 2 years ago and bought a bicycle (after 20 years of sedentary) and it changed my whole life. Now, it is my dream to travel with my bike! Barbara, 41, Québec, Canada

[@Cyclingabout]

Wow, thanks! I really hope you can travel with your bike soon.

[@joelaut12]

Those trails were more like mere suggestions! Some walk!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hey Alee! Lovely and exciting episode :.) Those closeups (plants, statues, etc) are really telling the story and give a good amount of depth. Also Mica's storyline is wonderful and your emphasis on getting by with basic equipment is really powerful 👍🏼 Safe travels and enjoy the drone experience 🚁

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks guys!

[@johanrodriguez7147]

He appearing all clean and well dressed with a Subway right behind in downtown Bogota is sure a world apart from that little trench in Ecuador. What an amazing contrast!!!

[@sisaktamas]

I once was on a road, an asphalt paved street in a high part of a city that half climbs up onto several hills, it was after a few days of heavy rainfall, in the morning but with a slight rain. As I left to cross the hill and cycle along for 140km it started seriously raining and as I was climbing the streets, suddenly water started rushing down. Literally in about 10 seconds it was a few centimeters deep around me and there were rocks and branches being rolled down in the water. I realized this is a flash flood happening right in front of my eyes so I just turned around and rushed down the hill in a race with the raging water behind.

[@AdventuresWithDaniel]

Love all the waterfalls and the greenery! Epic bike ride, thanks for sharing! IOHAN!!!!!! I love his videos

[@markharris5544]

You are like Mickey Mouse. No matter what happens you just keep smiling. Very inspirational!

[@stephensheppard]

Really great scenery, and interesting to see the rugged terrain you are traversing by bicycle! Thanks also for the cameo appearance of Johan. Happy to support both of you!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much!

[@lifeat10mph7]

You and Iohan go to some of the craziest places. I would love to do what you two do. Love both of you guy's video's

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! You should definitely give it a go one day. 😊

[@Ade2bee]

See that you actually get to film these marvellous shots whilst you’re doing this incredible journey.

[@Cyclingabout]

It's a lot of work, but I think the results are worth it!

[@sharongolden5767]

Another great video - I get to travel to these amazing places vicariously through your recordings - thank you.

[@Cyclingabout]

sharon golden Thanks!

[@joseville]

I'm from Colombia! Thanks for this video! I can relate to having to push, pull, carry, etc a bike up some difficult terrain, but haven't done it nearly as much as you lol.

[@dougfromsoanierana]

Love your videos and your stoic attitude. Keep them coming.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much!

[@ขี้เกียจจนเป็นสันดาน]

Love touring bike from thailand

[@jwtfpv8957]

Bloody amazing Alex!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Jason!

[@Resupekka]

Two of my favourites in the end of the video! Respect! Keep up the good work man!

[@Cyclingabout]

I'm glad we were in the same city at the same time!

[@horaciodedona3912]

Two of my favorites toghether in my second mostfavorite country. Cheers

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bikeflow]

That beautiful bird, it really affected me. Very nice video Alee, as always. Looking forward to those drone shots :D

[@Cyclingabout]

Hopefully, I can get enough support from the viewers so that I can invest in the fancy drone! Looking forward to giving everyone some new camera angles and perspectives of the landscapes I get to explore. 🙏🏼

[@Bikeflow]

@@Cyclingabout With your quality of content I'm sure it will work out sooner than later, you and the viewers deserve it :)

[@AdamHugill]

Damn that is some tough terrain. Hats off for taking the effort to set up the camera for those shots. You won’t regret a drone purchase. That is unless you crash it into the jungle like I did a few weeks back 😭

[@Cyclingabout]

Oh shit! Yeah, maybe I should get a cheaper one so I don't mind crashing it as much!

[@joseville]

@@Cyclingabout Great shots! Has the drone made it easier to set up the shots? Instead of having to go to where you want the camera placed, can you just pilot the drone there and land it? And instead of having to go back and retrieve the camera you can probably just pilot the drone back to you, right?

[@Cyclingabout]

@@joseville The drone takes much more time to use once you've unfolded everything, found satellites and set up your shot. I much prefer using a tripod. But that said, I use my drone for getting a different perspective on the landscapes I ride through.

[@joseville]

@@Cyclingabout thanks for the information!

[@reeceholmes8546]

awsome, thanks

[@brokenchopstickz]

Small world you met lohan.I've worked with Lohan before in Canada. Great dude. Tell him 'are you gonna PB today' go around the slash' .....he will understand this LoL. Safe traveling both of you

[@xabieraizpuruasalaberria9831]

Wow man,your videos are just amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much!

[@Thracium]

Bravo Mika!!! :) Good Luck to both of you!

[@mikedeal7457]

I always enjoy your videos champ, keep it up

[@Igor_White]

we ( I and my wife) like so hard ways too.

[@jekyll8004]

I was wondering if whilst all your "cycling about" down there you might come across lohan, that was a really cool surprise! You both have such great content!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! I never thought I'd meet him in person, as we're both going different directions, but he happened to be in Colombia for a short time to visit some friends. It was great to hang out and talk about cameras, film production and routes!

[@jekyll8004]

Ooh, I'm sure it was a great time! You both have so many shared experiences even though you've been miles apart and had never met. Best wishes and safe travels!!

[@Bikepacking]

Nuts love it

[@MaNi-cn7to]

Thx again for all lovely films you provide to all of us! Is that flat bar Kogas own?

[@sharkmentality9717]

Perfect ending!!

[@camilohernandez8270]

Man you rock you inspired me to buy a bike and travel around dammit!

[@Cyclingabout]

That's awesome. Get out there!

[@charlificity]

Could you do a video on your bike handling skills? You talked about some in your video with Eesh, but I’m sure you have some very good and insightful tips you’ve picked up over time.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

very very nice video

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much!

[@oscarejdonovan]

yes al! nice one

[@apogeus2]

magnificent

[@PiotrMaterek]

wow... Iohan ;-)

[@erikskeppner5791]

Cool, Mika had a Swedish backpack :p

[@Xtrem3weirdow]

8:25 What Bottlecages are those? I would really like to have them myself.

[@eduardherak8599]

Moc hezké bike video super 🏕🚵‍♂️🏔👍❤️

[@warheit13]

Best bike, is the bike you have :)

[@Cyclingabout]

I think so too!

[@gonperes]

Congratulations to your filming crew, the Minions... do you carry them in the front panniers? 👌👏👏👏😁

[@Cyclingabout]

Rear panniers because they don't like being too squished inside. 😉

[@jeandivision]

Iohann!!!! :D

[@DashCamJournalsPH]

Did you closed off the fence after you crossed? Just wondering. :)

[@Cyclingabout]

DashCam Journals PH Of course! I try to leave everything as I found it.

[@str8edgbmxr641]

so what gears do you use for your SS set up? These videos are so inspiring. I will never have the physical health to ride terrain like this given my age, but they still make me want to get out and ride where I can! I'll bet the Death road is scarier in a car or truck...

[@Cyclingabout]

It's actually a Rohloff hub with 14 gears! And yep, the Death Road is apparently at its most dangerous when drivers are impatient when its raining and the big river crossings push their vehicles off the edge. 😳

[@str8edgbmxr641]

@@Cyclingabout I want one of those soooo bad...my dream bikepacking wheel set would have a Rholoff in back and a Schmidt dynamo hub up front...still trying to figure out which wheels though....

[@Cyclingabout]

str8edgBMXr I’ve been using Rohloff and Schmidt hubs for 10 years and absolutely love em.

[@MaShcode]

The best part of remote terrain riding is passing the four wheelers inching along narrow ruts.

[@bugijam]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gobybike5016]

Maybe you should rename your video, "Mission: carrying my bike through Columbia". Kidding aside, I am enjoying your videos.

[@maarteneswart]

Hi Alee, what an addictive kind of videos you compose! .... What is the brand of the rain-poncho that you wear and the brand and model of sandals? Keep on making these very attractive video's. Really fantastic.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! I use a TheRedFace poncho from Korea. Search this "콘트라 엑스 피크 판초우의". The sandals are Shimano SD5

[@TheWeatherholtz]

What helmet are you using in this video? What handlebars?

[@zakiahmad470]

Subcribing so that drone project come true pal...looking for more exciting panorama...

[@almuntassermohammad7862]

i'm curious why you don't use bigger tires? What size are you using in this video?

[@jaybe6188]

Nice Video! One question. How do you navigate while you are somewhere remote?

[@Cyclingabout]

I upload GPX files of the routes I want to travel and then follow the lines on my smartphone. Not too hard!

[@agilranni]

Greater chance for creating a i shouldn't be alive video with this guy in the future

[@Cyclingabout]

Haha. I like riding technical terrain, and backcountry trails - must be the mountain biker in me.

[@SuperJohnfoster]

How often do you use the bullhorns to put your hands. I see that they do not make that handle bar anymore. Do you still use it or do you have another one now

[@Cyclingabout]

I spend most of the time in the bullhorns on smooth roads, and most of my time in the grips on dirt roads. The KOGA Denham Bar is still in production, but in limited quantities.

[@mrbicycle7735]

Great trail for honey-moners😂

[@bhaveshghiya4649]

Brother I am from India so which bicycle should I use for long drive

[@derekmann857]

Hey Alee, which direction did to travel Trampolín Del Diablo? From San Francisco to Mocoa or from Mocoa to San Francisco? Thanks

[@Cyclingabout]

San Francisco to Mocoa

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Watching the movie, I was thinking - imagine if Iohan was there too.......dudes, time for some real biker collaboration, por favor...:-).....that nighttime trail experience was downright scary btw....:-) -

[@Cyclingabout]

Let's see if we can make a collab happen. 🤘🏼

[@mazditzo]

ah I have question, your bike frame is aluminium right? can you feel the difference “in real world situation” between steel and aluminum? comfort wise

[@Cyclingabout]

There is no discernable difference in comfort between steel and aluminium frames - it's either in people's heads, or there is another factor contributing to comfort. It takes more than 500N to vertically flex a steel or aluminium frame 1mm. In comparison, this is practically nothing compared to your rear tyre (10N to flex a few mm), seatpost (70N to flex 10mm on a carbon post) and seat (10N to flex a few mm, depending on its 'plushness', of course).

[@odgreenoutdoors20]

What kind of sandals are you wearing ?

[@Cyclingabout]

Shimano SD5

[@dr.hasanhabiburrahaman1553]

Two living Legends met together in which city ? Is it at Cali or Medellin or Bogota ? Love you guys !!

[@Cyclingabout]

We caught up in Bogota!

[@Vasileski88]

So what do you do in case you get a flat tire?

[@Cyclingabout]

I put a patch on the tube.

[@DmitiySmirnov]

Сколько тебе велосипедов поменяли за время этого путешествия ?????? Да и за другие тоже интересно.....

[@behrensf84]

How do you do to edit video on the go?

[@Cyclingabout]

I carry a laptop on all of my bike trips. I dump all my footage from the previous few weeks onto it, and cut it together for you to enjoy.

[@behrensf84]

@@Cyclingabout thanks! how long does it take you to put the video together? also, what program do you use?

[@Cyclingabout]

@@behrensf84 About a week (but I'm normally sight-seeing at the same time while I stay somewhere). Premiere Pro.

[@advmotorrad]

I have a question .. you stay hours n hours on cycle isnt it hurts? And i heared that it can cause men sextual helth issues.. pls make a video on it Regards

[@adam1885282]

French dude looks hard core

[@simplelife3466]

nice vid but you could have walked in some of those spots saving energy .

[@Cyclingabout]

christopher briggs I prefer to ride whenever I can

[@sir_lander]

Buy Iohan is in Chile! What kind of black magic is this? 😳

[@Cyclingabout]

Iohan has mastered the craft of using non-cycling forms of transport to travel vast distances with very little effort! Wish I knew how to do the same sometimes. 😅

[@mjadv3680]

iohan the bike wanderer

[@nastythomashobbs]

I just feel this guy likely walks his bike more than rides it in the areas he is supposedly riding. I get the feeling he may have been better off hiking rather than dragging a bike.

[@Cyclingabout]

I would've had to hike over 25,000km in South America alone. That's 350km per week. No thanks.

[@nastythomashobbs]

@@Cyclingabout Good point but the vids show you pushing. the bike too often. Enjoy your vids and sense of humour. Really liked your travelling on folding bikes vid.

[@Cyclingabout]

@@nastythomashobbs I like doing short sections of trail. Probably less than 1% of my journey.

[@alchemygal3285]

id say that a horse could jump it. but bikes are healthier.

[@Cyclingabout]

I've climbed some pretty gnarly fences with my bike! 😅

[@alchemygal3285]

ᴄ ʏ ᴄ ʟ ɪ ɴ ɢ ᴀ ʙ ᴏ ᴜ ᴛ im not so knowledgeable on bike bro... but on a specialized sirrus carbon comp x is it possible to get a belt with internal gearing system. i just found out about belts from your show. and i like that they save money in long run, last longer, less work, are lighter, and more environmental. this is something id like to change on my specialized sirrius carbon comp X. also, on that medium sized bikes frame, is it also possible to keep it loose?

[@Cyclingabout]

@@alchemygal3285 You need to get a belt drive specific frame in order to use belts. I've got a list on my website: www.cyclingabout.com/list-rohloff-frame-touring-bike/

[@Titanium308]

Seriously man, where the f$@% are you going from 5:20? You must be a sucker for pain, LOL

[@Cyclingabout]

I did NOT think that trail would be as ridiculous as it was. 😳

[@RedNoah001]

Seriously, isnt safety an issue in that area? I think south central america i think drug dealers

[@Cyclingabout]

Kenshin Himura It’s pretty safe here. I always ask locals or police which places to avoid and it’s just a few towns and roads in some countries.

[@RedNoah001]

@@Cyclingabout God bless you on your adventures 😊