Alaska to Argentina | Episode 11 | Colombia

[@remanz1977]

Welcome to Colombia budy, I have been following you from you start the journey, enjoy our country!!

[@Crankingit]

Thank you! It was such a pleasure experiencing your country. So much amazing beauty, culture, and kindness. Most Americans have no idea!

[@erikl.1860]

Thanks a lot for explaining how you managed to get to Colombia by boat. This will be very useful for when I start planning my cycle tour through the Americas…. I found you just recently, and now watching all the episodes. Very helpful! Thanks! Erik (Belgium)

[@Joe-t2v9c]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to animate the map through the Darien gap. We met at the "MTB City" in Helena over a year ago, glad to see you're still cranking it!

[@makerwares]

Such great content. Half ashamed, half happy to say I'm living vicariously through your videos while I'm dealing with a long term injury. Stoked to hear about your upcoming mountain section. Keep it up Alex!

[@Crankingit]

I'm glad to be a part of your recovery! I hope you are able to get back out there soon!

[@Naufrago_Sur]

Great video. Thanks!

[@jcmuellner]

Great seeing your adventures continue Alex! South America looks wonderful so far.

[@Crankingit]

Glad to have you along! I'm a huge fan of South America so far!

[@gee2874]

I’ve been here from the start 😊🇬🇧

[@thesmithsmaf]

Thanks for sharing - boa sorte

[@Brackers64]

Columbia looks a place of outstanding beauty. Can't believe how "easy" the leg between Panama and Columbia was, at least you certainly made it look easy. South America will be awesome. Thanks for posting this update. Bob...

[@Crankingit]

Colombia really blew me away every day. I was also surprised at how easy the crossing was. It really seemed like people were used to cycle travelers passing through.

[@syauqimd3751]

Absolutely loved it! Keep it up man

[@PedalPowerTouring]

Wahoooo!!! South America here you come!! Well done! You're the first that we know of that entered Columbia in Necocli, so this is nice to know. Once we get back on the road to complete our ride to Ushuaia we figured we'd enter in Turbo, but this looks like a nice entry point too. Thank you for sharing!! We've heard from others that Columbia was their most favorite place to cycle through. Take care and happy cycling! ~Ron & Petra

[@Crankingit]

Yeah! I loved Colombia! Such a beautiful country and such nice people! I had assumed that I would be arriving in Turbo as well, but the ferry from Capurgana goes to Necoclí. I'm sure you'll love South America as well!

[@Chef-Andre]

Cooler Trip 😮ich wünsche dir viel Erfolg 😊

[@jmparries]

Thanks for sharing your trip! I like that your videos are not overproduced and they definitely have their own style. Couldn't you extend the trip? Maybe stay in some places and job for a bit?

[@vincentjean6756]

Keep it up dude! Yeah!

[@PrincessPea1]

Sam and I are happy to see your take on each section and looking forward to the next opportunity. Have a great ride!

[@Crankingit]

Thank you! It's always exciting to explore a new place. I love that there is always something to look forward to on this trip.

[@chriskalberg6356]

Great job with the trip and video. thanks for tanking us along!

[@tectonictraveller]

Love Colombia. I spent 10 months bicycling in the mountains based in Santa Elena outside of Medellin. Going back soon. Great video sir🙂

[@Crankingit]

Thank you! I'd love to go back as well. There are just too many beautiful places in this world!

[@tectonictraveller]

@@Crankingit it’s so true. I’m following you. Your videos are great. I’m trying to do better vids🥴🙈

[@tectonictraveller]

@@Crankingit be safe wherever you are.

[@j.k.6148]

Really enjoyed this episode. Looks like you are doing well and that is great to see.

[@Crankingit]

Yep, doing pretty well! Especially now that I'm out of Central America!

[@erwindurlewanger5560]

Hallo Alex van Gelder Thanks for your videos. They are very interesting and show beautiful landscape. I am following you for some time and now I have a question about crossing Darien Gap. First congratulation for your decision to cross by speed boat and the smooth and easy way you did it. There are other stories which tell more complicated journeys. Also the mechanic and the repair of the hub in Necocli was extra class. How much did it cost from Puerto de Carti to Necoli? All the best on your way south and best regards.

[@reeceholmes8546]

thanks man, Colombia is beautiful but a bit scary, the boat rides past all those small Islands was class, great stuff

[@Crankingit]

Colombia was awesome, and the San Blas Islands were a treat to visit. I'm so glad I decided to go the way I did instead of flying!

[@xmateinc]

Freehub body went bad, that happens over time. Sometimes just cleaning the pawls can get that working again.

[@Crankingit]

That makes sense. It was starting to make noise in Panama before the boat rides. I probably would have tried to get it cleaned if there wasn't a new Shimano hub available.

[@cypriano8763]

that mechanic was good shit. that crossing must have been a bit stressful.

[@Crankingit]

It was a little stressful, I was worried I wouldn't have enough cash, but everything went so smoothly, I didn't have to worry.

[@user-bq5rb5ox3y]

Awesome videos. Do you speak Spanish? If not, how difficult is getting around these countries?

[@Crankingit]

I do speak some Spanish. I wouldn't say I'm fluent, but it definitely helps.

[@SHWELL11]

Did you keep the old Hub?

[@Crankingit]

Nope, gotta keep it light.