Cycling For 24 Hours Straight | Bikepacking Vancouver Island | 8

Hi, I'm Dan and I'm cycling from Alaska to Argentina! This is my 8th episode where I explore the North side of Vancouver Island before cycling for 24 hours straight, challenging myself both physically and mentally in a way I never have before.
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[@Machmamusikk]

did a 24h ride with a friend when I was 18. It was an experience, very special but worth it. And I think it was good luck that we made it unharmed. Now I’m over 60 and really love to watch your story unfolding.

[@817976]

Holy cow, Dan! Not my idea of a good time, especially in the dark on a busy road! And then climbing up the Malahat to boot! But you’re strong and in good shape and I’m happy you successfully pulled this one off. If you come up against it again, you know what you’re capable of doing. I hope you had a good time with your friends in Victoria and I look forward as always to your next adventure!

[@ksyvrbc]

That last stretch over the Malahat during the early a.m. - definitely not for the faint hearted, and not recommended ever. However, Kudos for fighting on! Such an inspiration. Safe travels as you ride on! I'm a Victoria cyclist myself. You passed within 10 minutes of my house at 13:32.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Yeah that was the worst part of the route for sure, and I got there just as the morning traffic started!

[@matthewbissinger4569]

I live on this island and do the daily commute of the Malahat Mountain pass. Much respect to you for biking it. As a fellow bikepacker, i've been enjoying watching your journey. Safe travels.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thanks! It wasn't my favourite road I've ridden that's for sure :)

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Great Episode Dan… full send !! I was late getting to watch this. Number of the roads you rode are part of my Caves & Coves photo-based Bikepacking race. Love watching your adventures!! 🫶🏼

[@anamariapfyffer8733]

Holy moly amigo, that was real tough and totally crazy! But great video…. don’t know how you got the strength to film till the end!!

[@Pippinthepooch]

Bonkers, but I kind of get it, when you’re looking forward to seeing old friends after months of solo biking, the adrenaline kicks in. Another great watch, thanks for sharing, hope you’ve had a good restful break - stay safe!

[@aidanknight]

Having to climb the Malahat at the end of a nearly 200 mile ride is truly torture. I was hoping you were going to give up at Mill Bay and wait for the ferry the next morning :) Beautiful ride at the beginning though! Love the north of the Island.

[@1luckyleppy]

Wow, that was a huge push. Great job on the video. 🇨🇦👍🏼

[@josemata8755]

Not sure if to congratulate you on riding your bike to the point where you were sleeping on your bike, but I’m glad you lived to tell the story. Stay safe and enjoy your journey. Thank for sharing.

[@AmerigoMagellan]

Wow! 200 miles and only stopped once to rest. Impressive! You make some of us feel like punks. LOL, 😅😂

[@blakesimonds9273]

I love this content bro, keep it up! I love the voiceovers explaining the experiences you had

[@j.k.6148]

Should your path run through Las Vegas, you’ll have a warm place to rest. Let me know. ….. enjoying your journey. Thanks Dan!

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you so much! I actually am going to be in Vegas in a few weeks! Any chance you could message me on instagram?

[@Crankingit]

Great video! It must have been tough to turn on the camera and talk when you're so exhausted! I would love to tour northern Vancouver Island sometime, those remote forest roads look like a lot of fun.

[@hayesjohnson5842]

I just found your channel and you are so inspirational man. Good luck and I look forward to seeing more videos. Keep on riding

[@mariahalvorsen1055]

Just watched all your videos back to back and wow I´m impressed! Your edits are so good and the scenery is amazing☺☺ Keep up the good work!

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you! Will do!

[@GregMcCahon]

Great video Dan! Loved it, really nice editing too

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you mate! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@mplumb6585]

Some effort that Dan, incredibly well done! Will you be returning to explore more of Vancouver Island?

[@elzabethmorgan8020]

Another great video! Thanks as always

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@theshow451]

You need more views this is amazing

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you :)

[@canica99]

wow...those are a load of miles you did...from a fellow bicycle tourist...you will have the memory of so many miles but I implore you to consider not riding out there at night like that...the risk is so big versus the reward. I am glad you made it to your friend's place but a road at night with all the possibilities to encounter things that can make you go down and break your bicycle or a body part. It is great to be young but remember...achilles was young and powerful and so was Hector, but Odysseus was the only one who made it back, because he was the astute one. Cheers and be safe, be will and see as much as you can as this is the reason for your touring...hard to see things on the road at night no matter how good your lights are.

[@windowtomylife3933]

Do you still ride?

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

That's definitely the first and last time I'll be doing that don't worry!

[@WNAINC]

Determinations ❤

[@danielhnz]

Bloody amazing bro, I'd love to see a quick video about your bike setup if you were thinking about making one

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you!! I’ll definitely do one when I get the chance

[@CanadianSledDog]

That was epic, scary, and inspiring. How did you manage your sodium and potassium levels over that much time on the bike? I find potato chips crucial to keep my body working on really long rides.

[@randallgd]

Right on mate what an accomplishment! Thanks for inspiring us!

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thanks!!

[@glynsharp3338]

Amazing but scary.

[@MarcosFlores-z1y]

🤟

[@monkeyjocks]

Amazing stuff. Will you be posting your gps route ?

[@liamahern8527]

Great videos, keep them coming 👏👏

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jatorresrv]

Nicely done and thanks for sharing. Try not to be too risky, like riding at nighttime on busy roadways, as many of us are rooting for you to safely reach Argentina (and the great videos of your trip). Be safe.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Absolutely you're right, I've got no plans of doing that again! Glad you're enjoying the vids :)

[@sethboviper]

biking on salmon power!

[@svensteenis]

lovely video as always.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you 🤗

[@nigelmccomb8106]

Did you win the race😮

[@hackisack]

Would you do it again? 😅

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Hopefully not haha

[@MsHalpinFrayser]

How can I find you on Strava ?

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

www.strava.com/athletes/104795589

[@Bikepacking]

You still using garmin inreach mini with live tracking ..if not why you stop using it it just order one

[@zarb88]

i cant imagine 200 miles in one day, you must have been sore and cramping badly the next day

[@noelstewart-burton9155]

When's the next update

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Very soon I’ve been struggling to find time to edit but the next videos almost done

[@kloparen7376]

I hope you're not doing anymore night rides on highways. Not the best use of a camera. Apart from that, great episode. Hope many more are being uploaded now, I've seem to have run out.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

No that’s definitely a one off! New video should be out in the next couple of days :)

[@kloparen7376]

@@DanCyclesTheWorld that’s wonderful news!

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

Too much music 😢 but a great adventure