Bikepacking 450 miles from Mexico City to Oaxaca // 19

This is episode 19 of my series bikepacking from Alaska to Argentina where I cycle from Mexico City down to Oaxaca City. Along the way I ride up 14,000 foot volcanoes and descend into desert filled with cacti before making it to the city just in time to meet my friend.

[@davebradley4865]

How lucky are we that you take the time to share this incredible adventure with us. I saw your post on Reddit before you left, and I never would have guessed that over a year later I would still be immersed in your journey. I look forward to your daily updates and videos. Keep enjoying life!

[@andrewchapman2491]

Dan is the man…of positivity, adventure, and grace. What legend

[@andrewchapman2491]

I watch your daily uploads on insta but the videos here on YT are so fun and just keep getting better and better. Love how the dogs all love you too

[@sltsxplor]

Dan, thank you for sharing the beauty in the world you see. There is no replacement for seeing the world at the pace of a bicycle. THANK YOU!

[@Wandering_whatsnext]

I’m sure all those dogs really enjoy the head scratches and kindness you share with them. Thank you 🙏

[@КостяЛопунов]

Great camera work and editing, thank you, Dan!

[@DanielTatomer]

Some seriously good dogs in this one. Appreciate your indefatigable positivity and the trip looks amazing. Nice work!

[@skylineenduro]

Had a real shit week. This video really lifted my spirit. Thanks Dan.

[@mtbphoto]

Really stunning, and so many dogs and animals!

[@valcliche]

Im glad you could expierence our beautiful water volcano Iztaccihuatl (white woman in nahuatl). Enjoy Mexico! You're always welcome.

[@growabundant]

So glad whenever you post a new video! I had no idea these back roads were even in existence, anywhere. You take us places we would not ever go. It’s beautiful! Thanks and have a great trip!

[@8rett]

Nailed it on the WHY of bikepacking. I'm so inspired by these videos. Once I have enough free time and shed some responsibilities, bikepacking this part of the US down to Mexico is very high on my bucket list! Until then, it's nearby adventures for me

[@johnstanley6657]

Another great video. They just keep getting better; cinematography, storytelling, editing.... Great job! Looking forward to the next one.

[@elzabethmorgan8020]

Stunning! So good to see you back! Thanks for sharing this incredible journey!

[@Luigi13]

The human mind is quite powerful when you set your destination and do all you can to achieve it, tenacity, patience and some hard work mixed in drives the body to achieve it. Dan you have mastered it in your daily rides.

[@Dennis-pb4io]

Finally caught up with your latest videos Dan. Again fantastic, very proud of what you have achieved so far. The video work has been trully excellent especially through Mexico and gives one a better understanding of the landscape and beutifull views. Your videos must be a must for fellow cyclists giving them what they can expect if following your route.Well done and keep up the good work.

[@TristWallace]

My favorite bikepacking channel

[@cheryl_the_horsechick]

Thank you Dan. I have loved your adventure and your wonderful photography and music and commentary. I wish I could have hosted you in California.

[@Budge-m6h]

Another great video sharing your journey with us. Your positivity and joy is contagious! Thanks for sharing your honest moments of gratitude for the beauty and struggles along the way-powerful!

[@DanNortcliffe]

Love your videos. Inspiration and a legend. Love the music as well. Cheers Dan

[@laarbioufkir4956]

Watching this wonderful vedios from morocco 🇲🇦

[@mysticwolf60]

Epic man! I've seen many Baja Divide videos, but yours is truly unique for me. What a great view of rural Mexico!

[@aikidomatrix1]

beautiful cinematography and natural scenario, I wish I had your strength, youth and money to be able to do something similar. Well done Dan. I hope your way to Ushuaia goes smoothly, do not forget to stop at El Chalten to hike around. Paz y amor hermano

[@deej7930]

Awesome- I’m travelling to both Mexico City and Oaxaca end of this month. What an epic ride!

[@borker99]

Dan, your positivity and optimism is uplifting and inspiring. This series is one of the best things I've seen on KZbin, keep it up mate 😊

[@Leonfrapp]

Keep pushing Dan! Glad to see you back on the trail

[@M.D.Hildebrand]

Great to see you back on the road Dan. Stay safe, and thanks for the vids!

[@Lois5650]

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@madelinewettig9558]

The ecology is so remarkable in Mexico!!! Thank you for another mesmerizing, inspiring, gratitude-filled video Dan. Looking forward to watching your and your buddy's adventures in Oaxaca! Love, Maddie and Stratton from Oregon

[@danielnogueira6365]

Wow Dan your filmmaking has really gone up a few levels with this one. Loved alll the b shots, that shot of you leaving the hostel with the bikes downstairs is so on point! and all the dogs, nature etc.. reminds me so much of Iohan but with your own stoke! Keep them coming! You keep the fire in me to set off from Alaska one day!

[@mickilkr]

Excellent video! I like how you give attention to the doggos. For sure one of the better bikepacking channels

[@sharkmentality9717]

The dogs break your heart!

[@kayamclaren6727]

This video was like a rich dessert! Thank you! I really wanted you to keep that dog. A dog adopted me in Mexico ten years ago. I wasn’t ready for another dog and I wasn’t smart enough to have wished for her. Have you seen John and Mira and their human-dog bicycle adventures? It’s possible! Hey, thanks for pausing to appreciate cactus and other fascinating flora! I had no idea that region was so breathtaking! Loved those butterflies too!

[@KevinCamp-t8r]

Top stuff bud. What a trip, it just gets better and better. Great camera work, keep it coming. K

[@rossvinstein1112]

Another stunner, my dude. 🙏🏻

[@nathanrichards9202]

Glad your back !

[@nicolekrause9291]

WOW......absolutely gorgeous....thank you for these beautiful videos, I can live vicariously through your experiences. I would have loved to do this in my younger day. God bless you. ❤

[@ronniebiggs4026]

I think you need a trailer full of dog food 😂😂Filming and editing are stunning and looking forward to your further adventures 🎥🚴‍♂️🥇🐕🇬🇧

[@thomasirwin4399]

Another great video dan, thank you .

[@chrisduffy8018]

Another amazing video. Stay safe and enjoy the journey

[@willibaixista]

Another absolute mesmerizing video! Greetings from South America!

[@liamahern8527]

Hi Dan, the new bike seems to be going well.Another great video. Thanks 🙏

[@familiewisse832]

Hi.....nice to see you again😊

[@eric35red]

Wow I think this is your best video to date. So inspiring and really breathtaking scenery. Well done

[@brianogrady4664]

I love all of your videos. Thanks for sharing your adventure. This section of Mexico has been particularly beautiful.

[@Steve_Osbaldiston]

Dan Does a Lap of Australia ! Looking forward to the sequel

[@flightycocktails]

Dan! I’ve missed you & your fab videos so much! So glad you are back & here with a great new bike. Cheers Dan, stay safe. Thank you!

[@lp185]

I have long covid and watch your videos, longing for the day I can ride again. Thank you so much

[@josephclark8946]

Well done Dan! Your videos never disappoint! Thank You 🙏 😊

[@cn8529]

Beautiful footage, excellent work Dan!

[@GordoGambler]

Beautiful video with gentle music. Amazing and rare. I won't be doing any damn gravel myself tho. LOL. Nice to see you have the carefree BEST gears, a Rohloff14, so have I for 21,000 miles. Nearly unbreakable. But hey, get a chain cover on there. It would be easy with that small ring. I spent months making a full case CF one, so now I can go 3,000 miles without even lubing it. Wouldn't hurt to cut your bars an inch, IMO. I toured Saigon towards Chengdu in 2014/15. Then a Canada/AM Pacific NW loop in 2018. Bike is up to 120 lbs loaded and I DON'T camp. LOL. I have a SA XL-FDD dyno drum brake in the front wheel, 100% awesome as well. ZERO worries for 33,000 miles in any weather.

[@hc2328]

Thanks for a great video! W

[@lucanicolini4082]

You are great boy. Incredible adventure. Thank you for marvelous videos

[@PonchoRG05]

Excelente video Dan, Felicidades. Yo soy de México y te deseo sigas teniendo una experiencia maravillosa por las tierras de mis padres.

[@tj7870]

excellent video, thankyou!

[@smhdpt12]

Wonderful

[@roseshriver6700]

Dan, this is an awesome / beautiful. Keep the great work up

[@Wa61105]

Amazing! Your videos are getting better and better in content and production! So glad that Tumbleweed is sponsoring part of your adventure. A great match of product with how it was intended to be used..

[@edperez4433]

So beautiful

[@davidzabronsky459]

That was “ Butterfly 🦋 Paradise “

[@hackisack]

An excellent episode. Yur positive attitude is always inspiring and your filming is top tier. I wonder who you manage to keep your minerals balanced. Personally, I easily cramp up so I have to always bring magnesium to my trips.

[@Lauragraceh]

Amazing Dan! 🙌🔥

[@aleksandar_k7853]

Good luck

[@djpablo73]

Love these!

[@roadtripmitch]

Excellent as usual! I'm happy that you: • Number your Videos chronology (Shorter titles would be better: They wrap and we cant see the number or the rest of the title, eg this one "Volcanoes to Desert" - 19) • You don't show the arduous going to pastry shops or even worse making coffee - those people have no content. You have content with great stories and fabulous landscapes. Power On Buddy, Be Safe Be Healthy!

[@jeffhorner6917]

Your videos are amazing. Nice job editing!

[@erwindurlewanger5560]

Hello Dan. Welcome back. You are looking good. Your face is smiling and your body is strength. Obviously you had a good time in England and a healthy recovery. Thanks for the fantastic videos. The route and aerea you are cycling is astonishing and gives a different view about Mexico. I have one question. Is there any source where we can see your route? All the best, not to much rain and best regards.

[@davidzabronsky459]

Johan wouldn’t have cared if the Volcano 🌋 was about to erupt, actually that would give him more motivation 😂😆😂😆👍

[@LegSpinna]

Another great vid. Keep your pecker up.

[@foofie789]

Ugh, that poor dog broke my heart. Hope she's ok.

[@cypriano8763]

dont miss San Christobal. the coolest city ive seen in mexico. Before you head to guatemala make sure you check it out. Puerto escondido before that too, its cool surf tow. oh yah the ruins of Palenque arent to be missed.

[@arcoulant87]

Chapeau

[@davidzabronsky459]

Just found your channel today! Looks good 👍. Any inspiration from Johan from “ See the World 🌎 “???

[@oka8855]

Beautiful, I am from Ameca Mexico and I practice mtb I would be interested in doing the route, if it were not too much trouble to be able to facilitate the route from Ameca to Oaxaca I would appreciate it. regards

[@finnperring7777]

Dan did you get a new camera? shots are looking crisp!

[@whynotme9843]

first wow

[@tkdliron]

Do you have your route on gps/maps. Looks amazing

[@peterbennett5935]

How do you get your routes? Are you following GPX files ?

[@thuggoe]

major vegetation changes, be careful with the dogs down there

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

These videos would be perfect if the music was non existent or instrumentals only 😢 still watching though 😊

[@stuartnathan1480]

What route are you following?

[@AbdoonAhmd]

What is the name of your bike and how much is it?

[@ianslye922]

How many miles do you cover daily usually?

[@ianslye922]

*daily

[@chacmool2581]

1:59 Why is that weird? It's at over 5,000 masl!

[@dishonourablecs7444]

Comment for the Algorithm pt 5

[@roguerader]

I hope you didnt go full Korean on that sweet dog mate...