Cycling Southern Patagonia // CyclingAbout The Americas(EP.1)

[@mayhewmedia732]

Great video and some amazing footage. You've definitely put a lot of effort into getting those shots in extremely testing weather! How much extra time do you spend having to set the camera up and then riding back into the shot? Some of the long shots of you riding along must have taken quite a while.

[@Cyclingabout]

With some shots, the camera is rolling for about five minutes. Including framing the shot and getting the settings on the camera right, it generally takes somewhere between 5-15 minutes each time I stop! 👍

[@svenlima]

You could use a drone for filming yourself. You wouldn't need to cycle back.

[@Cyclingabout]

I don't mind riding back. 😀 I've done some stuff with drones before, and they definitely take more time to set up!

[@SimbaWaNyika]

Stopped at the claim of a land discovered 500 years ago! WTF! This bullshit needs to stop.😡

[@Zyhmet]

@@SimbaWaNyika have a look at the video, he already corrected himself in the edit. there is a "*named" in the top right :)

[@letsif]

I'm sitting in my apartment during COVID watching your fabulous vlog and chopping at the bit to do the same. Instead, I'm riding around my own city, Toronto and waiting for a break in the tides of time. I'm 72, very fit and raring to go.......!

[@bruce.KAY-bike-drifter]

Yes, Letsif, that's exactly what I'm doing too. Oh, and recovering from torn tendons in a dislocated shoulder too. I'm currently working on the bike-build for my next adventure-bike. I'm riding around Canberra's nature trails in Australia, maintaining fitness and learning more about navigating with a GPS. I truly hope that you can get out on the trails soon, Letsif.

[@bentolinmaddox9806]

Bro I hope you got a chance. I’m in Toronto too. Don’t listen to the fearmongers. I’ve traveled all throughout covid and it’s been fine. Latin America is very welcoming, and has been since mid 2020

[@wizrdlizrd8805]

I've been watching these videos out of order, but they're so good that I'm restarting at the beginning!

[@Ade2bee]

I have been following you on Instagram, I cannot believe that not only are you taking breathtaking photographs, on your amazing cycle ride... You are managing to put together an incredible videos. Well done

[@jonthornton8714]

I just binged your Americas playlist. Superb work! I'm so glad that you included footage of all of the birds, lizards, snakes, spiders, butterflies and plants that you encountered along the way. You seem to have the right temperament for challenging conditions. Some of the tracks you traversed would have resulted in tears or tantrums if I'd attempted to ride them. Keep up the excellent work.

[@davidbalentine2110]

Lucky you. What a great way to enjoy and experience your time alive. I’m just taking baby steps into touring. Thank you for sharing your trips with us. Inspiration.

[@barriewylde5915]

the views are fantastic the mountains are fantastic.Thanks for your efforts in filming all of it.🇨🇦🚲

[@devanathanbalaji]

Spectacular scenery and the way you capture it is inspiring me to ditch my motorcycle and start riding a bicycle. Lovely 👍🏾

[@taufikirmansyah37]

You are a great cyclist and a great videographer I never bore to watch this Patogonia / American Latin series.

[@saltydog6241]

This is fantastic and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheTravelVlogger]

You are a warrior! I was in Patagonia last month and the wind was crazy...riding in headwinds is so demoralizing. Great series can't wait to follow along, just subscribed :)

[@steveindvik4434]

The Travel Vlogger 5

[@htmonaro1969]

I ran a 15km road race a few years ago around Lake Wendouree in Ballarat. It was so windy that I couldn't run without kicking myself at every step, but that head wind was another level of insane. Thanks for the video.

[@Hidalgo2801]

Absolutely loved your content and the playlist that so beautifully merges with every shot! I keep this vid in a "tour" playlist and watch pretty much a few dozen times just to live thru this again! Great work!

[@Cyclingabout]

I think you're crazy for watching it more than twice, but thanks! 😎

[@abdouramanediallo5068]

Hands down, the best cycling video I have seen ..

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

Wow fantastic how lucky you are to make that trekking thanks for sharing the video amazing mountains and the landscape in general

[@rohansully584]

Those head winds bring a tear to my eye. Waaaahh!!!!

[@batbawls]

That place looks INCREDIBLE. OMG.

[@marcio_catarino]

My man, you are a mixture of Bicycle Touring Pro and Iohan Georgiev. Keep up the good work. Excellent videos.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Spot om Marcio as I also follow both. If you type in Outback Australia theres another good fella Chris ?

[@Fat2Fit5k]

I definitely see both in there. Also another good touring to watch is Ryan Van Duzer

[@wandererguy1801]

absolutely amazing footage. truly enjoyable to watch

[@Cyclingabout]

Many thanks!

[@robertbeger4275]

So crazy to see the Torres and Fitzroy so accessible. I backpacked and climbed there in '78 '79. No roads. El Chalten was a little one room hut with a gaucho overseeing the ranch in that area. Sold climbers whiskey, cigarettes, and polenta. Sheared sheep for a week looking up at the Torres. Wow! Enjoying the views. Really nice bike. Anxious now to see the rest of the trip. Cheers!

[@Cyclingabout]

I love getting messages about how Patagonia was in the 70s! Sounds like a truly different experience, and I wish I was around to experience it.

[@LansdownWedding]

What an extraordinary place. Thanks for documenting it to inspire the rest of us!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Robert!

[@RyanKodakBrown]

Love it man! My wife and I set out in January for Patagonia to Alaska as well. Hope the head winds are tamer! 😅

[@timottaway202]

I'm blown away you took the time to get content despite the amount of duress you would've been under with the wind and late nights etc. The hard work really shows, Great edit man!

[@Cyclingabout]

Cheer Tim! 🍻

[@PavltheRobot]

I'm really surprised that your channel isn't more popular, you have amazing videos.

[@Cyclingabout]

Glad you like them!

[@scottmantooth3159]

*this is one of the more interesting destinations on my bucket list...hope i eventually get there.. fingers, toes and eyes crossed*

[@nimblybimbly4002]

It's amazing how similar that area looks to Banff/Jasper, Canada.

[@Cyclingabout]

If that's the case, I can't wait to get to Canada!

[@mattmacpherson1033]

What a marvelous adventure you had. Thank you for sharing.

[@karimquraishi1032]

wow that brings lots of memories. The bust shulter must be the ones between the junktion of Toris Del Paine and Portu Natale. I passed through that valley but was early enough to make it to Portu Natale or else this would have been a great place to camp even if it is just a meter away from the road

[@daeldragonlord]

I made that trip a few years ago, the wind was fearsome, I fell from the bike a few times. Hugs from Chile man.

[@jeffcarrol4263]

I miss Torres del Paine so much. You briefly brought me back. Thanks!

[@ryanmarshall8030]

This is an inspirational video. You have shown me several places of spectacular beauty. Patagonia may have just become my top destination! Also, thanks for the tip: You will want to cycle traveling southernly, to benefit from the predominant southward wind. Cheers, Mate!

[@Cyclingabout]

I hope you make it there soon! And yes, definitely ride south from El Chalten to Ushuaia. 😂

[@manooko]

simply amazing. crisp footage, surreal scenery, great video overall! Hope you're enjoying Patagonia!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you, Manu! Patagonia is great, despite the wind!

[@pink0vivalo]

Wow Alee, seriously nice work - I was ‘blown away’! Xxx

[@Cyclingabout]

Hey, I'm now really sensitive towards wind jokes. 😂

[@craigme4683]

Glad ive found your channel, brilliant! Ill have to binge watch from the start. Well done on every aspect.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you and enjoy!

[@1uniqueislander968]

You bicycle tour the most amazing places in the world.. spectacular! 👍👍😀

[@Cyclingabout]

I'm very lucky I get to do what I love! 😊

[@paringatai]

Wow!!!....the scenery is certainly to die for....but being a semi-retired musician, I really like the accompanying sound tracks .... sooo! ...could you give us some clues as to who we've been listening to....Thanks and more power to you

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! The music is hard to pin down. It comes from two DJ sets which are linked to in the description, some of which is picked up by KZbin music recognition.

[@spirnmaster]

Torres del Paine is in CHILE. Chilean Patagonia.

[@christofs-a1834]

Beautiful scenery. Beautiful edit. Beautiful human 👌🇦🇺

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you! 😊

[@ruisearts]

Awesome storytelling sir. Quick question, where do you leave your bike when you go on hikes or runs? Thanks!

[@noproblem2big337]

Great video...yes if I ever do this cycling trip I would be studying the wind direction and see which direction I'll take👌👍😀

[@sbsb4995]

Talented film maker

[@Wog68]

During California **** park ride, you talked about spending time with your mom. I hope your mom is doing well. Take care and take all the time you need to, to be with her and taking care of her.

[@jubei1000000]

just wow, scratch this on my bucket list thanks to your show. awesome koga bikes

[@aeriegrove]

ah man I was getting worried about the wind situation before I realised you're going south-north! Great stuff man I'm watch the rest of your videos and start planning my Patagonia adventure

[@Cyclingabout]

Good luck on your adventure. Start in the north! 😅

[@kizzmitten1]

super cool. Thanks dad!

[@TheCossak]

Beautiful! I'm excited to follow you along on this journey.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks for following. 😊

[@lupus7194]

At 2:57, it looks like you have a small green light in the headstem cap. Is it a light or just a reflection and if so, what is it for.

[@Cyclingabout]

In my stem cap is a dynamo hub USB charger (Cinq5 The Plug III is the model). The green light lets me know when the dynamo is generating enough power to charge.

[@andrewnorris5415]

Wow. Love the idea of doing it with the wind behind me.

[@Cyclingabout]

You're crazy 😂

[@DavidBrown-rm6nz]

Superb filming. Well done.

[@jolive3743]

when you took all the gear off and went for a ride to the Glacier, took me straight back to (back then) Calcutta after riding a few months, it makes you feel like you can ride through walls ;) P.s. i pushed for probably 10% of Spain to Portugal myself and it serves me right for knowing nothing at the time about Gulf Streams. Entertaining viewing mate

[@normanmitchell9536]

Jaw dropping scenery!!! Thanks!!!

[@neon3690]

Looks awesome. Looking forward to the next video

[@Cyclingabout]

Can't wait to show you the Carratera Austral. 😎

[@alejandrov1103]

Beautiful video!.

[@My-bike_My-world]

Nice bike and nice video ,thank you😍🤩

[@eddiemata5721]

what wonderful time you must have had!

[@vitaliitereshchenko3467]

Hi, Alee! It was really great to meet you in El Chalten. Now Lida, Illia and me are at home. And I am looking forward to your next video, where our team rode few days and weeks ago. Have a nice and safety trip in Patagonia! And thanks for this video. I miss Patagonia

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! Patagonia misses you too... 🙏

[@vitaliitereshchenko3467]

I guess you are approximately between Puerto Rio Tranquilo and maybe Villa Cerro Castillo now. How was your crossing the lake to Villa O'Higgins? And how do you like riding in Chile?

[@Cyclingabout]

Your guess is correct! 😵 I was very lucky with the ferry. When I arrived there was a boat leaving for Villa O'Higgens. My name was way down the list for the boat the next day - I was 99% sure I wouldn't get on. But I packed my things anyway and went down to the dock. There was one seat left on the boat, but three couples ahead of me... so I walked on in disbelief. 😊

[@vitaliitereshchenko3467]

Super ))

[@vitaliitereshchenko3467]

Hi, Alee! How are you? and how is your trip? I saw some photos you shared, I recognize some places, but some places I can't recognize. Where are you now? Hope you have good weather for riding without winds, rains, bad roads...

[@edwardstefanus61]

Awesome, wishing you save and fun journey.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you, Edward!

[@micky7028]

Wow really impressive stuff there,just waiting for you to do a glacier swim first thing in the morning to really impress me.😁

[@Cyclingabout]

Cold water definitely ain't my jam!

[@CarlosBenjamin]

Every time I see Fitzroy and the other jagged peaks of Patagonia I’m awestruck.

[@kathrynbridewell4464]

What are those handlebars you have? I love the design 🙂

[@mrbicycle7735]

Wow great!

[@conanfa18]

New Subscriber. Amazing adventure, dude! I dream of doing what you are doing someday. Maybe just the Patagonia part...southerly, as you say! Like to do it with my wife in retirement, if I can convince her to go to the next level with our cycling. 25 miles down and back round trip to breakfast on PCH in San Diego county on the weekend is where we are now. One can only hope!!! Keep on Trekking!

[@arsdigitalis]

Like a lot your video! Can you tell me a little about your handlebar? I thought it was a Jones but I'm not suere

[@Cyclingabout]

Velo Orange Crazy Bars

[@robertobolton9523]

Torres del Paine : fantastic !

[@Cyclingabout]

It's incredible. And it seemingly comes from nowhere.

[@ashishsuhag1556]

Absolutely amazing video mate. Legend!

[@smokeycanuck8058]

Great video. If I ever am about to complain about a headwind to myself, I'll remember tis video and shut up. Are those VO Crazy Bars or Koga Denim? Your handlebar bag squeezes in there nicely between the extensions.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! They're VO Crazy Bars.

[@avalokiteshvaravalon]

I'd go just to sleep in that bus stop!

[@JeffMihalek]

Just starting this series, excellent so far!! What Columbia jacket/windbreaker are you using and what size? Thanks!

[@Cyclingabout]

It's a model called the Wabash II, but only available in Japan. Size XL from memory.

[@JeffMihalek]

@@Cyclingabout Thanks. I really enjoy the videos!

[@onelove8062]

I've rewatched this like seven times and I just bought a plane ticket to Chile...Peace

[@MrWadstw]

Great Filming I appreciate the work that's required to make a good project .. Good Job

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks!

[@astateofflavor4864]

Amazing idea 💗👏💐thumbs up 👌👌👌

[@StevenKraft]

Friend, this video is excellent. Points for always looking sharp and causal in all these shots! I'm planning a bike tour and considering South America, this January onwards. I'd love to discuss wind direction as this has been a critical element of route planning that I've learned - and which you've mentioned - from past tours. If you have time please send me a PM to discuss. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Cyclingabout]

All you need to know: - Patagonia is better north-south| - Peru coastal route is better south-north - The wind blows up from the Pacific coast into the Andes, so crossing passes east-west is normally headwind. - The mountains of Bolivia and Peru are pretty much wind free!

[@StevenKraft]

@@Cyclingabout Thanks for the info. I wonder how to combine them all into one trip... Perhaps you'll enjoy this site and find it useful for wind maps - you can play with the date in the URL to seek historical data: earth.nullschool.net/

[@Cyclingabout]

If you want to do it in one trip with good winds, you'd fly into somewhere like Bariloche, Puerto Montt, El Calafate and ride south to Ushuaia. You'd then fly from Ushuaia back to where you started and continue north! Alternatively, you'd ride south, but keep to the mountains through Ecuador-Peru-Bolivia. Check out www.windy.com/ for the same wind data, but much more usability.

[@StevenKraft]

@@Cyclingabout You rock. Thank you. Loved their app and didn't know about the full website. Thank you for this and for the tips!

[@334milesoffun4]

You've inspired my 7 year old to want to ride Patagonia. I better start planning.

[@Cyclingabout]

That's awesome. Patagonia is an adventure playground for all ages!

[@maxville8904]

Hi Wonderful video. Where did you put your bike when you went to the fritz ?

[@Cyclingabout]

I just locked it up at the entry gate to the park next to the people checking tickets.

[@maxville8904]

@@Cyclingabout nice I would do the same. Cause I was thinking about going there too

[@gepardtilly]

Great video and story... I envy you, such a great journey... keep it coming, and bon voyage! :-)

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Oliver!

[@djangoworldwide7925]

What did you do with the bike while hiking? Do you have a backpack?

[@Lecodelsur]

Hermoso video, muy buena información.

[@jasonfitzpatrick414]

I'm jealous. How did you afford to travel so much? I think it's time to develop a bike sail for tailwinds. Happy travels!

[@PedroPetracco]

Awesome music @ 4:48! What is it..?

[@mwj5368]

I read that if you're over a certain age they will only let you in Torres Park for no longer than a day? Did you ever hear that? Maybe that's only with backpacking and not bike touring. I'm 66 and hope to go through there on a bike.

[@Cyclingabout]

I didn't hear anything about this.

[@tonydownunder5703]

Hi, The red bottle you use for cooking fuel ⛽️ Can you please tell me what fuel you use and why ? Coz I've seen quite a lot of you around the world travellers use. I think it's some sort of a pump bottle? But the fuel ⛽️ ?

[@Cyclingabout]

I just use petrol/gasoline to run my MSR Whisperlite stove.

[@BLLEman]

What's the song name at 5:05? Great video!

[@pramonoy8797]

thank you for your videos, i love them

[@Cyclingabout]

My pleasure!

[@robinbraamhaar4324]

Hey alee, do you also have a map so we can see approximately which route you’ve taken? 😊

[@Cyclingabout]

You can always find the map in the video description.

[@juliocesarpereira4325]

Very beautiful! I dream of riding my bike accross Patagonia. One suggestion: drop the music brackground. I'd rather listen to pebbles rolling, the wind hitting the mic a the noise of the bike tires hitting the road instead.

[@CiaranRawlinson]

Good job again! I found your Japan video before my trip there last year. I also saw a brown bear, but fortunately wasn't attacked! Planning to cycle North to South America so looking forward to more videos of this trip!

[@Cyclingabout]

Lucky you! 😂 I'm putting together EP.2 right now, so should be available in the next day or two. 👍

[@sandrop.92]

Great journey, I will be watching the whole thing. I wonder though, why did you go from South to North if there's these infamous headwinds there? Will you on average have more tailwind over the whole course or is there another reason you're going this way?

[@Cyclingabout]

I wanted to start at the end of the year (and Alaska is too bloody cold then). Regarding winds, it's pretty mixed all the way along the Americas. The record from Alaska-Argentina was recently broken by Jonas Deichmann and he reckons he had more headwinds than tailwinds!

[@patrik2259]

Do you have a video on the carrier-system on that sick bike? Beautiful video btw! Thanks!

[@Cyclingabout]

What do you mean by the carrier system?

[@kirkchu7304]

this looks fun

[@batbawls]

1:45 lmao the locals have a sign for it

[@behrensf84]

Yeah... I remember the time I saw el chalten... it’s impressive....

[@jakobw135]

In which country is Torres Del Paine?

[@Ricky8602]

Hello~ from S.Korea. Thank you for precious video. You make me leave again, though I just finished my 7 days winter bike-packing in Korea. By the way, which English accent do you have?

[@Cyclingabout]

I'm glad you like it. I'm Australian.

[@JohnOrtuno]

You went hiking, Where did you leave your bike?

[@Cyclingabout]

I locked it at the ferry terminal and prayed it would still be there after a few days of hiking. 🙏

[@Tntdruid]

Where is ep 2?

[@jorgekaraka]

amazing video dude!!just in case you dont know already......all countries near oceans have north winds....so it is better like you said to travel from north to the south...in the opposite way it is a nightmare!

[@Cyclingabout]

Ohhh... maybe possibly on average? I've cycled south in a few places now (eg. Australia) and had weeks of headwinds.

[@cristianomastrojeni3879]

What route did you ride, mi planing no organising a south america Bike trip

[@Cyclingabout]

You can see and download my route in the video description. 👍🏻

[@andyzootie]

so stunning

[@Cyclingabout]

I still can't believe those backdrops. 😵

[@hadiwijaya1446]

Hope you enjoy the journey, wait for your next video :)

[@Cyclingabout]

Always enjoying! Thanks for following. 🙏

[@mariusvlad8601]

after i saw your videos i decided about my next bike touring destination

[@Cyclingabout]

Marius Vlad Excellent! Good luck.