Bike issues, lack of water and hitchhiking in the desert (Baja divide)

[@gonperes]

I think you had us all pushing your bike along with you through the rocks and sand 😊 You handled all the challenges and adapted to the situations very well. Kudos!

[@carlagoessouth]

Haha this remains one of the hardest days of the journey… glad you guys are pushing with me! The good thing is I mostly feel pride when I look back now 😂

[@rubenpineiro6952]

I had the opportunity to meet Carla in Baja. Incredible person with a beautiful history behind. I wish you all the best in your adventure. Ruben

[@carlagoessouth]

El mejor!!! Te encontré después de toda esta odisea y me diste muchísima energía. Ojalá habernos encontrado de vuelta también, a más ver, como dices :)

[@dpierre]

Hello Laura from French Switzerland! I am passionate about bicycles, especially old ones. I recently discovered your chain and when I saw the name of your bike 'Disk...' I couldn't help but laugh because the worst thing on modern bikes is the disc brakes which are anti-mechanical. How many accidents and serious falls have occurred due to unintentional wheel locks? I go downhill with my loaded and heavy travel bikes, I have rim brakes with very inexpensive BBB Tristop pads. I have never had a problem with reliability! I can repair them or even change the entire system anywhere. In short with my good old bikes: no spokes that break, no rims that crack, no crankset that breaks, no noise... Re-cently, I was able to build a steel frame with rim brakes and transmission by belt = a must^^ Impossible to return to the chain and the lifespan is at least 5x greater! There you go, you will do your experiments and one day, perhaps you will be happy to ride a good old bike without worry and without wasting mon-ey on these modern bikes which are structurally obsolescent and which require very expensive maintenance. Good luck and congratulations for the quality of your reports!

[@Michael-rz7ic]

The beach camp site at 21:45 makes everything disappear from the rear view; it is what we haven’t planned for that is the best of memories. Peace, again to more nights like this.

[@KatiDebelic]

Quite the adventure! It’s the tough moments that you overcome that stays in memory the most. I have had mine as well. Safe travels. Keep going! 🤩

[@carlagoessouth]

You’re so right!!! I look back now with such fondness ❤️❤️ thanks for your message!!

[@pollyliddicoat232]

Thank you! ..awesome short films..

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks so much 🧡🧡

[@nevchamberlain5349]

A great video. It's nice to see an honest true to life account of life on the road, not just the nice bits. Safe travels.

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks Nev!!! I always think the worse parts of the trip only make the best ones better! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@tonypaddler]

What an excellent, true to life and down to earth video showing the not so fun side of cycle touring. I’d say that you passed the test with flying colours! 👍 I’m so pleased that you got your bike fixed as I know very well just how down that a broken bike can make you. Wishing you all the best Carla 🙏🤞👍, and looking forward to seeing you pedal forward into the fun zone again 👍😁🚴‍♂️

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks so much Tony!!! The wide contrast of emotions is what I love about cycle touring and I wanted to share. Good days feel even better after the bad ones haha Thanks for your kind words! Cheers from Mexico

[@tonypaddler]

@@carlagoessouth exactly Carla, you greatly appreciate a good day after having a bad one! (Like I did on a short cycling trip in Scotland last week). Likewise, good weather after a few days of wind and rain! Enjoy Mexico 👍

[@wandering_winds]

Sometimes… many times… it's ok to swear a bit along the road. 🙂 Well done!! Blessings on your continued journey!

[@carlagoessouth]

I've learned the lesson haha I'm not someone to swear much but the desert has taught me it can help sometimes haha

[@velot3601]

Quelle belle vidéo ! Une belle leçon de courage et de détermination que tu m’as montré. Lorsque je ferai mon prochain voyage en vélo je penserai à toi, besitos 😘. Michel de Montréal

[@carlagoessouth]

Merci! Ce fut un moment difficile mais je m'en souviens encore aujourd'hui avec fierté :)

[@marct9942]

Nice video, a tough break about the bike. For this, when I built my touring bike, I went old school. 3 X 9 drive train, rim brakes. Parts and repairs can be done almost anywhere

[@carlagoessouth]

Way to go!!! Luckily mine was easy to fix too!!

[@TheAngloAfrican]

Gosh, what an intelligent, wise, intrepid, beautiful young woman. I’ve done a few long bicycle tours like this and there are often days like this. They suck at the time but you’ll look back on them with fondness and be proud of yourself for having the strength to make it through. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks so much for you beautiful words!! And you’re so right, I now look back and laugh about it while feeling quite proud of myself! 💪🫶

[@veroniquediallo6055]

This was an incredible episode. Thank you for your transparency and just being raw. Drinking the water from the can of vegetables was brilliant!! I don't know but being stranded at the Sea of Cortez with a Tecate isn't so bad..🤣 Carry extra water and if you can, try to travel as far as you are able during the earliest part of the day to avoid heat exhaustion/stroke. Looking forward to the next vid. Take care.

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks Veronique!! That beer will live in my memory as one of the most unexpected but best ones forever haha Thanks for you comment!! Love from La Paz

[@onelifealchemy4494]

💪🏼🙏☺️ Had a similar adventure almost 2 yrs ago… decided to cycle 2hrs out of town to camp 🏕 and just kept going! Felt the pull, timing was right, had bare minimum yet all I needed. After a month and 1/2 of camping most nights, I found a new city to call home. The people I met along the way were incredible and felt so synchronized! Amazing how far we can go when trust the pull & process! Stay open & curious and the next step appears… …

[@carlagoessouth]

Wow!!! I love that. I've been thinking it might happen to me on my way south.. I'll make sure I'm open to it if it happens. So happy for you!

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

I loved this video!!❤❤❤❤ So honest, so many emotions!!

[@adrian-it8ps]

Wow. I was scared for you when you ran out of water. You're a real trooper, physically and mentally!

[@carlagoessouth]

Oh, thank you!!! It was probably one of the hardest things to happen to me during the whole trip.. we take access to water for granted haha

[@hoser7706]

Love your trip and attitude.

[@EdAceves-ps3ly]

Wow. Glad it all worked out. Desperate circumstances yet oddly beautiful at the same same time. Please load up on extra water. Dehydration is no joke.

[@carlagoessouth]

I learned that haha

[@markperry222]

Great video thanks. Watching other people's vlogs it can sometimes look like everything is easy and there are no problems. Seeing where things can go wrong will help others prepare better for their journeys, including being mentally prepared.

[@carlagoessouth]

So happy you liked it!! The range of emotions I go through every day while touring is insane haha

[@rafaeltorres1586]

Love your positive attitude. The BD is no easy feat, you are doing great. Keep it up!

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks for the encouragement, Rafael!!!

[@myvlog_ar]

Nice vlog. I like cycle travel.

[@carlagoessouth]

Thank you!! Glad you liked the vlog!

[@alexhofvander]

Amazing story. Thank you for telling it like it is. Bicycle touring is hard at times. But you came out the other end safe. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait until the next update. I wish you the best.

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks a lot Alex! As you say, it's part of it and it makes good moments even better. Working on an update video soon! Saludos from México!

[@dooley-ch]

Well done you. When Jim Lovell commander of Apollo 13 was asked if he worried after they had the blow out. He said you should only worry about the things you can change. It is something I have tried to do all my life. When I find myself worrying about something, I ask myself if this is something I can change? If not then I try to put it out of my mind.

[@carlagoessouth]

I loooove this. Definitely the mindset I need when cycle touring. Thanks for sharing James!

[@marianabernal4859]

Eres increíble!! Realmente inspiradora

[@carlagoessouth]

Gracias bonita 🫶🏽

[@claraespana9572]

You’ve got this amor! Little cry and keep riding ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@carlagoessouth]

Half assing life 1994. T'estimo!

[@sydhardie9339]

....and to think I was having a glass of water while you were almost dying of thirst.! So glad you made it ! Keep safe and hydrated ! Love from Australia 🇦🇺🌹

[@carlagoessouth]

hahaha I'm sure that glass of water tasted better than the regular one Thanks for your comment, cheers from Mexico!

[@onelove8062]

This must have sucked even more than my feverishness/lack of water mishap in Baja the past few days because you did it in the heat of summer. Yikes! I know this is long behind you but I sincerely feel for you. I declined a ride 16km from town because I had to finish what I started, and surfers gave me some water. I had a harder time Cataviña to Santa Rosaliíta than I did on the Ausangate Traverse in Peru earlier this spring. (By the way, its freaking incredible. Do it.) Chew the leaves and don't forget llipta. The sweet black soft one is the best one.

[@carlagoessouth]

The baja divide is no joke!!! It kind of makes me happy I did it right at the beginning of my trip so that everything becomes a bit easier after that… glad you were able to finish what you started! I am almost as nervous about starting the Peru Divide soon as I was about the Baja Divide.. but knowing I managed to “do it” then, I’m sure it will be the same this time. Thanks for the tips, will definitely follow your advice!

[@onelove8062]

@@carlagoessouth the Peru divide is incredible. You will be pleased to find a lot of the mining roads are excellent riding :)

[@MiquelBella]

Pobreta; quin pal 😑. Però pantalla superada. Encara queden molts frijoles to eat. I el vídeo, tant la història com les imatges és una meravella. Ànims i endavant 💪😘😘😘

[@carlagoessouth]

Gràcies papi ❤ per la propera em quedo a Reus

[@commoneuropeanstarling]

stay safe. Good vlog!!

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks Mohamed, happy to know you liked it!

[@antorecupero4032]

Vengaa ánimos!!! Salirse del plan puede llevarnos a lugares únicos!! Te mandamos abrazos! Yago y Anto!😘

[@carlagoessouth]

Gracias guapos!!!! Un beso desde la Paz! ♥

[@Velo_Safari]

Still following your safari as u make ur way down. You’ve got this. :)

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks for coming along Abbas!

[@sergimingallon2311]

Ets admirable Carla, segueix així valenta!

[@carlagoessouth]

Gràcies Sergi!!! Un petó fort!

[@user-fi6lr3mj3j]

Well done!

[@carlagoessouth]

Thank you!!!

[@psicodelicafunk]

Carla disfruta del viatje!! em fas enveja… ets un exemple de valentia, coratge i força!! Inspires mogollón!! Un abraç!!!

[@carlagoessouth]

ai... gràcies Marga!!!! Quina ilusió aquest missatge. Un petonàs des de Mèxic!

[@soniatoledo1499]

Ánimos Carla!!! Tu puedes con todo 👏👏👏

[@carlagoessouth]

Gracias bonita!!!

[@mariusdx]

Se necesita mucha fortaleza y valentía para un viaje así. Muchas felicitaciones por ese gran esfuerzo.

[@carlagoessouth]

Lo sabes en tus propias carnes!! Gracias!!!

[@natureofhistory]

WOW!!

[@kurtnorstad693]

So l used to ride fright train's and I never knew where l I might be at night Many times it sucked but other times it was incredible Always keep that in mind you are where you are and make the best of it as you are doing Stay strong on your incredible journey

[@carlagoessouth]

Right? It's kind of "scary" for a second but then, when you let go, it can be incredible, as you're saying! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Bikepacking]

Cool just subbed

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks a lot! Checking yours now :)

[@clickbaitnumberone1403]

I would have just glued in the break pad with some super glue for instance, but I m more the Mc Gywer kind of guy anyway 😁keep strong, the way is the goal

[@dooley-ch]

The magnet is designed to hold the pad in place under extreme pressure and the heat generated by the friction which can reach very high levels I doubt super glue would survive both.

[@carlagoessouth]

I didn't even consider that idea hahaha my brain was not in its best shape haha

[@dongescaner5873]

I hope I can do something to help you but we are miles and miles away with each other. What I can give you is to pray for your safety all the time that you are on the road and continuously meet good people along your way. Always looking forward to your next episode.

[@carlagoessouth]

Thanks so much for your love, I've been very lucky ever since my little desert experience haha

[@dongescaner5873]

Happy to hear that. Stay positive and happy. I love to always see the smiles on your face. ☺️

[@Bikepacking_tulu]

Eres una gran guerrera!!! 🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼

[@carlagoessouth]

Graciaass❤!!!! Un abrazo desde La Paz, Baja California!

[@AwesomeAngryBiker]

hey Carla, if you every decide to take a bike trip around Ireland and want a cycling companion, let me know

[@carlagoessouth]

I will!!! I've seen people tour in Ireland and it looks like an amazing place for it!

[@audioanchorite]

11:33 Any Twin Peaks fans out there? Thought I read "Garmonbozia" on that can...

[@carlagoessouth]

Hahaha it was “garbanzos” chickpeas in Spanish. Similarly to the Föhn winds, I didn’t know about Garmonbozia. A little research tells me “Garmonbozia was a substance that resembled, or indeed was, creamed corn. The term "garmonbozia" was synonymous with "pain and sorrow." It was a source of sustenance for certain spirits, including the arm” so quite similar hahaha I’ll have to put Twin Peaks in my to watch list!

[@audioanchorite]

@@carlagoessouth If you like bizarre/surreal/nostalgic stuff, you in for a treat! Twin Peaks is incredible! The second season drags a bit, but Season 3 is one the best shows ever made.

[@53andME]

Wow you really had to trust these men that picked you up 😮

[@carlagoessouth]

I kind of had to hahaha but apart from a few bad situations.. it ended up working surprisingly well!

[@53andME]

@@carlagoessouth awesome 👍

[@user-up8rd4qb7x]

انت صنعتي المستحيل

[@carlagoessouth]

Haha it was definitely a tough day!!! I now look back with fondness. Cheers from Bolivia!!

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

Do you speak Spanish? You are French, yes?