Death Valley & The Eastern Sierras - Cycling Alaska to Argentina 12

[@susan53226]

Your videos are the best thing on KZbin. Thank you for them!

[@Komodo513]

Death Valley is one of the most breathtaking and alien places on earth. What a wonderful and unique way of experiencing it.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Felt like I was on a different planet!

[@cenomestlibre]

Thou shall sleep with the filter in the sleeping bag 😊

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Learnt my lesson now!

[@lflongboard]

Hey!! Eastern Sierra resident here. I'm not sure when exactly you were passing through the area, but PLEASE be cognisant of fire bans. They can happen at any time of the year, and they happen quite frequently. For anyone else passing through, please check the Forest Service website in advance. Also, Sierra plural is just Sierra :)

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Hey! It was late Novemeber/early December so all good on the fires! Oh yeah I guess Eastern Sierras makes no sense really :)

[@ianmatlock1]

I watch lots of videos like this. I still don't understand how up to 17K people can have watched this amazing quality video and only 942 have given it a thumbs up. Either some people have insane standard of expectation, or they can't be bothered, which seems unfair given the time and effort that went into making this. The quality of this is as good as some documentaries on Netflix etc. Hope you get more thumbs up and subscribers soon Dan. You deserve them. Stay safe.

[@sailingaeolus]

Trust "G" corp, do you? Long ago there motto was "don't be evil". That disappeared.

[@DTats27]

The Eastern Sierras are what really made me fall in love with California. I hiked to Palisade Glacier once; it was one of my favorite moments in the backcountry. But this bike trip, holy shit, what an amazing adventure.

[@benrooke5522]

Absolutely amazing video! What a talented filmmaker and epic adventurer! You always seem to look at the positives in any situation as well. You are an inspiration mate!

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you so much!!

[@susan53226]

I especially love the stars over the tent shot. Thank you, Dan, again! Attention KZbin: When a person enjoys a video twice they should be able to give another thumbs up

[@patinsley]

Your videos are the most inspiring thing on KZbin for me right now. I think I may have seen you on my travels in the southwest this winter. Whole else would of been bike packing in the winter down there. Cheers!

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you!!!

[@Buildtobike]

Hey man😃! Badass. I just did that trip in June. I’m Darin . Tectonic Traveller. In Medellin for a while. Colombia

[@BieKenobi]

Dan, I'm finding your adventure so far pretty enjoyable! Nice places, nice rhythm. Watching your videos is a lot of fun! You are inspiring me to make a second bikepacking this year! So... thanks for that!

[@Jl454w]

Dan; you being always positive, at almost everything, is an inspiration. We at home enjoy your videos very much.

[@beardedvikingmtber]

Very inspiring mate, did my own adventure yesterday cycling 54 miles along the leeds to Liverpool canal in England. Can’t wait to edit the drone footage I got. Keep up the good work mate 🤙🏻

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Awesome stuff mate!

[@Luigi13]

One of the adventurous bike travels on KZbin, I have enjoyed seeing every episode and the beautiful sceneries. Bravo Dan you are brave, strong and determined all great qualities of a cyclist. Cheers to you and your Dad. From Oregon state.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Many thanks!

[@roadtripmitch]

Great Dan! The Sierras are beautiful. I have photographed Bodie at night several times and had one of my photos as a centerfold in their calendar. I've been up and down CA 395 several times. I'm potentially going in a week to photo snow up there. If you're up for it you can climb Mt Whitney straight up from Alabama Hills! You missed Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest @ Big Pine - (4,000 old trees) & Caltech Owens Valley Radio Observatory. I drive thru DV, Lol. Last time I was at Furnace Creek it was 129 deg F (54 C). I never have seen water at BW - Thank You! Be Safe Buddy Love the Videos!

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

That’s awesome! Is there anywhere online I can find your photos?

[@asvdavis]

Appreciate your reflection and the beautiful cinematography

[@MariaBH12]

Absolutely love this series. Your talent for filming along with all the scenery is just impeccable😊😊

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you very much!

[@cheryl_the_horsechick]

My backyard the eastern Sierra! I love the video. The walker river. You must have missed all the snow starting in January especially February! The 395 is an ice rink or closed. 👍 thanks for great video. I wish I had better route maps but it's ok.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Yeah I was there in December, got out of there just in time! I really want to improve the maps, is there anything you’d want to see / any ideas on how they could be better?

[@Buildtobike]

I just rode through and did part of the route in June but very hot. The Walker river saved me one day at 105 f🥵. Bridgeport was my rest day. My videos are horrible compared to Dans. 🙈

[@simonpkershaw]

Bloody great travels

[@817976]

I thought the scenery in Oregon and the Sierras was amazingly beautiful, but Death Valley really takes the cake! I think you captured the feeling of these places really well. As always it’s a real joy watching your vids. Happy trails!

[@andrewmoss6328]

Great video! One of the more beautiful drives in the Lower 48. I bet you’ve realized this since then, but those glaciers weren’t the last in N. America - you’ve got a few more to see in Mexico (if you take a long detour to the central Mexican highlands around Mexico City to see the volcanoes- Popo, Itza and Orizaba). I’ve driven all of these roads you’re seeing (and a lot of the ones you’re going to see), but biking them while filming is another thing altogether. Thanks for the videos and the memories - you’re inspiring me to get back out on the road!

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

The plaque at the campground lied to me!! That’s awesome to hear as I’m heading up to the highlands and definitely seeing atleast one of those volcanos, I’m very excited for that now!

[@liamjohnny335]

Awesome awesome...👍👍

[@colleen7050]

You have such an optimistic and positive attitude! Thank you for being such a good example for us to follow. Best wishes on your adventures.

[@the_joe_reynolds_foundation]

These are super well done, man. So good. I rode that highway OUT of Vegas heading into Death Valley many moons ago. I wild camped off the road a ways as well. I was starting to pack up in the morning when I heard something running through the sage at me, and I FELT it through the ground. Thump, thump, THUMP! Then a HUMONGOUS jackrabbit leapt out the bushes and ran past me. I've never seen a rabbit that big before. The ears were as long as my arm! Also scared the shit outta me. Anyways. Enjoying the journey, and the memories!

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

That’s crazy! Glad you’re enjoying the journey :)

[@woodmakr]

So inspiring😮

[@YTVideoGrowthTips]

Wow, Dan! Your journey from South Lake Tahoe to Las Vegas is incredibly inspiring! 🚴‍♂ The challenges, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable moments make each episode a true adventure. Can't wait to see what the next leg of your incredible Alaska to Argentina cycling trip brings! Keep pedaling strong! 💪🌟

[@lucaserrano8286]

Was waiting for the next video! Safe travels Dan.

[@jatorresrv]

Another absolutely incredible video! Having traveled through most of this route, your narration was spot on, and the videography was great as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you!!

[@felipericketts]

Hard but beautiful miles! I enjoy following along on your travels. Take care 🙂

[@jasonchaney8323]

Great work dan! I hope you continue to see success with your trip and your KZbin channel!

[@acanadian2285]

Great vid. Death Valley is amazing

[@frankk6262]

Thanks, Dan. Wonderful! I bet your Dad was so pleased to see you. Well done.

[@realitywinner7582]

excellent ..cycling's the best . God Bless from Ireland 🙂

[@Juju-hr9cw]

been waiting on this

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Hopefully the next one will be ready a bit quicker 🙏🏻

[@Dennis-pb4io]

Another brilliant video Dan, the scenery looks fantastic on the video and must be absolutely amazing to see it for real. Being your uncle I am so proud of you and cant imagine what your dad must feel. Take care Dan.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thanks Dennis! Hope you’re doing well :)

[@Edenriboy.travel]

Wow what a crazy journey amazing

[@pauline3735]

Wow! What a fantastic video!

[@paul00390]

Another fine video, Dan.

[@Naufrago_Noroeste]

Another great video, Thanks

[@emilyfranke13]

These videos are amazing!! Thank you for sharing such an amazing journey with us

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Glad you like them!

[@billtcheng2316]

Happy to see your videos and that you are doing well. Hope you have a good time with your Dad in Lost Wages (Las Vegas).

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Lost Wages might be the perfect nickname! Hope you’re doing well :)

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

AMAZING VIDEO!!

[@dianerohrscheib9270]

Enjoyed your incredible video, Dan. We used to live in Pahrump Nevada for many years and recognized the scenes from that area. Lots of memories. That Highway between Pahrump and Vegas was called the widow maker. Glad you got to connect with your Dad! Safe travels!

[@asvdavis]

Love this so much

[@bikedan99]

Thanks for sharing. This is a great video.

[@liamahern8527]

Another fantastic video Dan. Scenery is amazing. You make it look so easy 👍🚴

[@yhoooffhrndjffj4391]

Thank you for this!

[@dsa5394]

Gorgeous video

[@kathleenhart707]

The extra effort you go to get some of these shots has not gone unnoticed. Setting the camera up 100-200metres off the trail to get that wide ride by shot, then going back to retrieve the camera. And you would have had to walk right back up that huge sand dune, right!

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Yeah it just means I get to spend some extra time walking around beautiful places so I can’t really complain!

[@MariusMustermann-rk2lb]

Great work again :) thanks

[@josinski]

Loving your videos!

[@monrezee]

Wonderful videos. You have a great voice.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you so much!!

[@langdonrosen4540]

Banger

[@Lois5650]

Nice!

[@mickilkr]

Excellent video!

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Thank you very much!

[@elijahkraatz9700]

What a great adventure you’re having. Thanks for taking us along! I miss riding through those western landscapes. Is that a KLite headlight? If so, what attachment are you using? I need to reconfigure my light setup as my bar bag gets in the way. Nice Iohan style hikeabike BTW:-) You’re doing a great job making these videos! Happy trails.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Glad you’re enjoying! It’s a KLite headlight, a Warmshowers host I stayed with in Reno helped me fashion a mount for it using some random pieces of metal he had.

[@zarb88]

a shortcut is the longest way between two points.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

100% but it’s also the most exciting way between two points

[@cheryl_the_horsechick]

The maps are pretty good but hold them few more seconds. I took a photo of them. Maybe show towns and or highways. We could figure it out from there

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Ok thank you I really appreciate the feedback!

[@pertzian.sounds]

Hi, where do you look for those nice places that you have been visiting?

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Google maps, bikepacking.com, speaking to locals

[@canica99]

Great video...I have been following you since you stared your trip in Alaska. I just got back from riding my bike 3 weeks in southern Alaska and I am planning on perhaps riding next year for 4 weeks from San Francisco to Yosemite, Lake Tahoe and down to Kings Canyon and Sequoia NP and Mammoth Lake to Death Valley to Las Vegas and come home. I was wondering how was dealing with getting water around Death Valley? Any information would be highly appreciate it . Cheers.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Awesome you'll have a great time! Death Valley was really easy for water as it's a national park theres a few little towns where you can get anything you need. You will want to carry a fair bit for the ride out to Las Vegas though as you probably won't get any until the next day depending on your route

[@bt2133]

I know u were on a time crunch but I feel like you skipped over some of the best national parks in CA (sequoia, Yosemite, redwoods). Same in Oregon (Crater Lake). Maybe next time 😊

[@jamestaylor3075]

👍

[@redb.3885]

Please don’t tell anyone about HWY 395. We want to keep it to ourselves here in California.

[@dralinrichardson]

Bro, this is the most dangerous part of your trip IMO so far. There is nothing in the area, people die here more than you would think. Relying only on maps can easily get you killed. Glad you made it through one of the craziest rain years in decades.

[@josephhaddakin7095]

I'm still alive.

[@Steve-yu6pq]

Next time, ride down the california coast!

[@JanisAltmanis]

Hey! You changed the handlebar in this video! Im searching just like that, can you write what handlebar it is? From which company? Thanks! ;)

[@Bikepacking]

How’s that new tent holding up

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

It's brilliant! I actually tried the one you suggested and it seemed great but it was just way too big and hot for the next year or so on my journey, ended up buying the durston off my warmshowers hosts and I love it.

[@Bikepacking]

@@DanCyclesTheWorld which one you bought before that I suggest i got many tents

[@MarcosFlores-z1y]

🏅🚴🏻‍♂️

[@thuggoe]

coyotes are easy to spot

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Yeah I’ve seen loads since haha! Thought they were rarer at the time

[@josephhaddakin7095]

​@@DanCyclesTheWorldCoyotes to us Californians are like foxes to you Brits. They're everywhere.

[@chuckcts-v3460]

Turn the music off when you are talking.

[@DanCyclesTheWorld]

Will do in future, thanks for the feedback 🙏🏻

[@17thRodeo]

How's it feel to put your life in other peoples hands.Not just one but thousands of random people a day that have to react so they don't hit you while you mindlessly ride your bicycle on a little strip of pavement along the side of hwy 395.Like to gamble do you? I've been a cyclist all my life but I would never do that because I'm also a truck driver.If you knew how many times someone almost hit you but did something at the last minute to not you'd never do it again or maybe you would maybe your just an idiot.Ask your Dad. what he thinks about you relying on random drivers to take evasive action to not hit you.The area is full of secondary gravel routes use them.Yes bicycles have a right to be on the road you also have the right to lather your self in bacon grease and sleep out in grizzly habitat.

[@zarb88]

the undeclared war and slaughter of sailors at pearl harbor was beyond deplorable the treatment of prisoners of war by the japanese was beyond deplorable. the interment of the japanese probable saved many hundreds from mob violence. the only thing regrettable was the conditions they were keep in. you would do well not to comment on history that you know little about.

[@twowheeladventures63]

Wow, I would advise you to not speak on history that you do not understand. The only regrettable thing was the conditions? How about the fact that these were Americans who were stripped of their Constitutional rights (5th amendment, writ of habeas corpus, etc.). They were stripped of their businesses, homes, schools, churches, etc. They lost their entire livelihood and they did NOTHING wrong. These were women, the elderly, children, etc, not the Japanese, who were put into these camps for multiple years. Is that point lost on you? If you feel it was for their safety, then you may be familiar with the quote "why were the guns at the guard towers pointed inward, instead of outward?"

[@OhioRailTrailRoutesRoads]

You're obviously editing while you're traveling. What hardware/software are you using to do this? Love the videos, safe travels.

[@josephhaddakin7095]

​@@twowheeladventures63not to mention the fact that a lot of Americans of Japanese ancestry gave their lives for the United States in both the Pacific & European Theater. The 442nd Regiment was THE most decorated unit of WW2.