Bikepacking Argentina: The Patagonia Express ( SEE THE WORLD episode 34)

34th episode of biking from Alaska to Argentina and around the world. This one takes place right after the snow and cold of episode 33, Winter Road. The plan was to get to Argentina where I heard there is less rain and snow and try to find the old Patagonian Express, a train track through the Pampa where the steam train might still pass every now and then.
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This ride and video project is mainly supported by viewers via Patreon. Thank you so much for making this possible!
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Also thanks to these awesome companies & individuals for the gear & support over the years:
Elevation Wheel Company (Chris Murray, after 4 years has finally moved onto full-time wheelbuilder and he is always helping me with bike-related stuff and guiding me through current bike problems! :) )
Fatback Bikes (Fuzzy & Cameron for the support and currently setting up a new bike build)
BarYak (Tina & Joe for being generally awesome bikers and sending over various things to test and try to brake oh and the chicken and instant mash potatoes)
DeNolin - for the nice rain jacket that has been the most waterproof jacket i have ever owned.
not to mention all the nice people i have met on the way!
-Ricardo for offering a place to crash and base of operations for a while. And for looking after Shadow
-The camping at Parque Nacional Lanin, where i was invited to stay indoors
-The arrieros that i met on the way and their unmatched kindness.
-Junina and El Viejo Pastor at El Maiten
-The train enthusiasts who had rented the train and allowed me to be around as they also filmed
-Pablo & extended faimily in Esquel and thank you for your determination to find a fix for the bike.
Thank you Matt, Jolene and Patricia for previewing and feedback on the video!
Music:
Wailing Jenny's - Arlington
Lights and Motion - Built to Last
Kayla Luky - The Time it Takes
Victor Jarra - Plegaria a un Labrador
Other Lives - Old Statues
Yann Tiersen - comptine d'un autere ete
Reuben and the Dark - Devil's Time
Alberto Ginastera - cancion del arbol del olvido
Ewen Carruthers - The Railroad and the Plow
Calexico & Iron and Wine - He lays in the Reins
Dennyiah - River ( www.dennyiah.c... )

[@benzheng5406]

After all these years, I still come back to see him. Rip amigo

[@j.k.6148]

We all will miss you, Iohan. Thank you for these everlasting moments.

[@poetaenlaluna]

He can't read this message

[@Advaitamanta]

@@poetaenlaluna but people can. and if you're trying to be funny I hope you can't read them soon either. IYKWIM

[@poetaenlaluna]

@@Advaitamanta I'm dead serious. You know what's funny? Addressing messages to a dead person who can't read them in hopes alive people will read them and think you're a good person, that's being a hypocryte. Like you for example, you wish me death, but I bet you'll write beautifully about death's person just so others read it and think good of you, but you're not a good person

[@Chalshus]

Ride in peace, Iohan. Your videoes truly stands out. Love.

[@agmartin2127]

Sad to think when the last view of Iohan's video, this one or any of his others, will be viewed. 5 years, 20 years, 50 years? Then what... He helped me through some tough times and I'll be forever grateful. When will I watch for the last time? Rest peacefully Iohan...

[@paulsylvester6]

As I grow older each year (73) and the body parts become less functional I watch each one of your videos and they inspire me to continue to push though the adversity of age and get out and bikepack on of course a much smaller scale. As I ride in Nevada, Death Valley and Utah on the routes you have taken I often think to myself, Iohan has been here and now so am I, wow! Your videos are like a drug.

[@rockerig8862]

How are you now?

[@tobewiser6738]

No one has beaten you on distance, hardship, endurance, photography, will, cinematography, etc., you are the world's number one on this level of bike traveling! I think IohanBikingTheWorld would be the more catchy name for your channel. Love you man!

[@ataturk7592]

Did you knıw that he took his life?

[@relax-tn1hx]

Keep on riding dude, rest in peace 🤗

[@Clownconspirator]

I'm finding you after you passed. I just got my first bike in over a decade and am inspired by you to start bike packing! Hope your adventure is continuing and you have found some peace.

[@aikidomatrix1]

Dear Iohan (wherever you are now in spirit) your biking in Patagonia digs deep into my adventurer heart. I think I have seen Episode 34 over 5 times and each time is as IF I was watching with baby eyes (for the very first time). My heart gets filled with emotions/feelings that range from admiration, compassion, love, tenacity and a bit of envy because not in a thousand years I would have been able to do what you did (Iohan, you are superhuman). I wonder WHY you did not recorded (or showed in this video) the entrance to magnificent Parque Nacional Lanin with its beautiful wooden arch and panoramic views of Volcan Lanin. I camped at the same spot were the mapuche indian let you use the shack to get dry and I was all by myself in the off season. Fantastic views of the mountains and lakes. Be in peace amigo y que tus viajes celestiales te transporten por mundos maravillosos. Un abrazo grande desde NYC. (Naci en Tucuman y amo nuestra increible Patagonia, viva Argentina carajo!!)

[@IohanGueorguiev]

Thank you all for joining the premiere, the video is available normally now. meanwhile if you are looking for some of the episodes that arent available, bikewanderer.com/video has links to all on the side (except 27)!

[@masskilla469]

Thank You Iohan !!!

[@HaroonRana313]

I like ur travel vlogs tooo much love u from Pakistan

[@echesmitten]

Muy lindo video! Te veo desde Buenos Aires Argentina. Saludos!

[@strangeke7750]

You’re awesome dude. Saw your vlogs a year ago and just now thought of you again. Your vlogs only got better. Right on dude.

[@_modnar_]

Sadly I could not attempt the premiere but enjoyed watching it as VoD like all your other videos! I was wondering if you ever thought of a dirt suit like this one for example: www.dirtlej.com/dirtsuit-core-edition Shipping would be no problem I guess. I would really like to hear your thoughts about these suits because I can't remember you mentioning anything alike in your videos.

[@Monocicloevida]

Amazing video, music and images. I did in folding bike south america. in march 2015 i will go in electric unicycle. thank you

[@aniamadamag]

Happy birthday Iohan! january 20, 2024 today. You are truly a legend, even though you are now gone.

[@derekmann857]

this man is amazing!!! I miss him and every time I watch I cry. so sad

[@Rock-cg1zp]

Díganme que no es real. Tus videos me inspiraron para hacer un viaje en bicicleta de casi 2.000 kms. Hoy me entero de tu partida tan joven querido Iohan. QEPD

[@ElNegroBionico]

No comprendía por qué alguien entraba a tu canal y le daba a "No me gusta" y después de darle muchas vueltas acabo de entenderlo. A mi tampoco me gusta... ¡¡¡¡Falta demasiado para un nuevo vídeo!!!! Gracias por esos paisajes e imágenes sublimes. Por compartir tu afecto con los animales. Por darnos la oportunidad de sentir la naturaleza virgen a través de ti. Por hacernos creer en la humanidad. ¿Sabes lo que he pensado cuando he visto a esos caballos corriendo en libertad? Que tú eres uno de ellos, salvaje, libre, con una fuerza física y mental indestructible. Gracias.

[@homero9082]

Que lindas palabras.eres buena gente.

[@loriguercio4374]

Él falleció 😢

[@stephenkohler3472]

That was amazing! What a beautiful adventure

[@doren8491]

Iohan, you have a masterful way to present your photography on the bikewanderer.com. But your videos, oh the the way you tell the story and present the videography is Oscar worthy. I do so enjoy and look forward to them. Travel safe lad and hurry back with another.

[@Thegentlegoon]

Wow! You have made this place a bucket list of mine.

[@chr0nicstupidity]

Thank you Iohan.

[@mrmarclim]

such luck that I come across this channel deserves 1M subs.

[@Jackdanalf]

Iohan, we really enjoyed your film. You have a film makers sensibility and skill. We cycle tour too and know what it feels like to be in the moment on long and intense days, your film's emphasise the aesthetic experience and still beauty of Nature. How you do this is down to you and how you want to convey your experience through your film. This is not cycle touring it is more than that you are artistically presenting the World and our place in it with humility,warmth,endurance and resilience. Your films are a soulful vision of your inner being... These films deserve a cinema presentation.

[@gordonwohlfahrt8296]

I agree with you.

[@AnthonyDeBattista]

I wholeheartedly agree as well Michael. I have followed Iohan for years now and I am always amazed at the quality of filming, editing, and artistic style he represents. I can't believe that National Geographic or some other organisation hasn't picked him up.

[@andre_renard]

An incredible video as always! This is the best bike travel/adventure series I've seen. The visuals, music, narrative, and little personal moments with people and animals on the road all come together to create something truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing, and all the best on your adventures to come!

[@cyclingfreeman]

Agree with every word! 💙

[@pathutch1]

I agree with every word as well - truly beautiful

[@danielcabrera8827]

Thank you 🙏 for taking me with you from the beginning, and thank you for playing Victor Jara , the Mountain 🏔 one of the greatest in South America, be safe , greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@chargeriderepeat7024]

Such a privilige to watch the creation of a lucky mix of a man with the character and temperament to do these trips and the skills and artistic talent to bring them to us in such fantastic videos. Thankyou for all your effort.

[@nihilistarchitect]

We will miss you my friend. Very much. RIP

[@v1s10nray]

Fantastic video Iohan, I've watched every one and enjoyed them all. You are amazing and I often think about what you are doing and where you are. Stay safe and thanks for the amazing footage of your adventures.

[@horaciodedona3912]

Ih! Iohan. I'm also from Canada,I was born in Argentina and soon will follow on yours steps. I'm retired and will go back to my old country. I'm 69, survived cancer. So I'll be happy if I died going up a mountain. thank you for your inspiration, and it won' t be your fault if I succumb

[@simonsoldano]

Horacio está hablando enserio? Saludos desde Argentina

[@aikidomatrix1]

@Iohan Gueorguiev Your adventures over my home country Argentina made me travel in time. When I was 19yo I took "La Trochita" train from El Maiten to Esquel and today I am 45yo man. Patagonia has a special place in my heart: Starting 2017 till 2019 I went back 3 times for 3-6 months, hitchhiking, camping, living in the middle of nowhere and being content with what I could carry on my back. I hope that your overall experience in Argentina was positive and fruitful. Hugs and peace. Alex. PS: I recognized the crossing of the lake into the other side to enter the camp site (Camping Ecufue): Parque Nacional Lanin using an old rusty bell to call the local man and boat the crossing.

[@martinpaez608]

I can’t wait for. Iohan your videos are the best!!

[@cherylsibson8457]

Impressive high-quality work Iohan, thanks for checking in.

[@dlucey123]

What I love about this style of touring is that it’s all about engaging with the locals, wildlife and not racing through a beautiful place. Very brave to face this adversity, eg how many people have flown over the Darien Gap. Also seeing him make friends with dogs is really cute

[@mjidmjido97]

I do not know how you managed to cross this immense land of snow and ice where it is very cold, it is almost impossible to resist this cold especially at night. well done you are a superman👍🙏🙏

[@gangadharlahane6548]

We will always miss you, RIP

[@Woodsyhikes]

My heart aches to feel that free.

[@palote99]

tengo 8 años y cuando sea mayor hare bikepacking. muchas gracias Iohan. me llamo Irene

[@warchiefed]

IOHAN WE MISS YOU GLAD TO SEE YOUR ADVENTURE KEEPS GOING .HUGS MY BROTHER

[@Kevinlvz]

Sometimes you can find a masterpiece like this on KZbin. It's make you dreaming and thinking about your life and the Way you drive it ! A Big thanks ! ♥️

[@femanvate]

1030pm: no way will I watch an hour-long video. 1130pm: that was amazing!!! Give me more

[@krollpeter]

I guess that's how it is perceived by many. It seems long but once you start you can't stop. It so good what Iohann does. There should be a way to let more people know.

[@janetjenkins2674]

I MISS HIS PEACEFUL VIDEOS

[@adriennegelton1063]

Greetings from New Zealand. Absolutely love your travels and subsequent videos 😊

[@estampidans2512]

GRACIAS !!! no se que mas decir, mostras lugares de mi propio pais que jamas voy a poder ver en persona y la calidad de los videos es espectacular GRACIAS !

[@daskapitaljeank]

Yep! The barren splendor of Patagonia , mixt with smashing good music! So long mate!

[@chaseme81871]

I was looking in the Dictionary for the meaning of perseverance. And it pointed me here......

[@patriciamcdermott2761]

chaseme81871 Beautiful perseverance.

[@elsajohnson6663]

I love that!! So true!

[@Kean775]

Wonderful comment!

[@gronkout]

Every video amazes me of how beautiful this planet is. I’m really impressed with your courage and mental toughness traveling through such harsh environments and weather day in and day out. Pack well and stay safe.

[@rds7400]

truly amazing that we get to see all these places that you never see or will ever. I never would have thought that there is so much remoteness in South America.

[@felipeeduardo.o7335]

Descansa en paz querido Lohan siempre serás una fuente de inspiración para los q amamos la aventura en la naturaleza

[@kolanass]

Bulgaria is there where you are, Iohan. Keep cycling and good luck!

[@CosmicBarrilet]

seems to be a Bulgary family at the patagonia - Esquel. Nice anyway

[@LivingTheVanLife]

Iohan. Can I just say that every one of your videos are just amazing. I find a lot of inspiration in them. Your videos inspire me to change up the content on my channel and create beautiful adventures for my viewers. Thanks for being an inspiration.

[@CosmicBarrilet]

I was in Paso Cordoba hitchhiking...long time ago...and is fabolous to see so many familiar places... the route is sure for everyone, and the pictures are incredible. Is really magic there, and was place of ancestral indians....Go Iohan...!!!

[@amirmd]

By far one of the best video I have ever seen on KZbin. Considering it was all done by one man; shooting and editing, you did exceptionaly great!! Natgeo should consider publishing your work. I love watching all your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@Scotfreee]

Out of all the Touring channels on KZbin; By fare, you have the best music! Greetings from NWT Canada.

[@CanyonWanderer]

Forgot to mention: Excellent choice of music!

[@tirufarmstudio]

LOVE FROM INDIA MAN.. south India ( Tamil Nadu)

[@carlospoor8014]

Dear Sir : thank You for your videos it is amazing ,Im from Argentina but not from Patagonia ,but I lived in the USA for the last 40 years ,thanks again for this video

[@ralfbaars9943]

beautiful movie ! I can’t stop watching.

[@grassleafe8935]

Me: an hour, really?! Also me (after watching): just an hour, really?!

[@quay007]

Only a extraordinary man can do this trip like you. Cheers all the way from Malaysia

[@gummo2]

You have always been and still are a great inspiration to me and many others. Your perseverance, calmness, positive attitude, wanderlust, love for life is incredible. Your videos always cheer me up when I’m feeling down. I wish I got to meet you one day. Love

[@kgbkid1]

He is not with us anymore, but still inspired us with his adventures through his documentaries! RIP Iohan! Ride with the winds.

[@ricardogutierrez4038]

Gracias por dejar ver la Querida Patagonia Argentina.

[@chippychick6261]

Happy to have watched wrapped in a warm blanket from my couch 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@robingood62]

Wow, this is the epitome of adventure! Incredible pictures and music, love it! Thanks for sharing.

[@AngelGutierrez-gw3ff]

Freakn iohan where did you go? You’re the reason I stated bikepacking we were suppose to meet up and travel brother! You will be missed! R.I.P

[@jaybriault]

I wonder when some one will make a movie about Iohan ? r.i.p brother

[@jezastry19]

RIP Legend.

[@wojtekix7394]

Thank you for this beautiful video! The scenes, landscapes, and music - all hypnotizing!

[@rnunezc.4575]

You inspire me again and again, your peace and awareness with animals are so touching. Best luck my friend , take good care.

[@cyclingfreeman]

😍 Out of words, your adventures are amazing, and you are a true hero in my eyes! Fantastic Iohan! 💙 Stay safe on the road, and thank you so much for making the most inspiring videos on KZbin!

[@armandoaguilera2969]

Eres pura inpiracion, Iohan. Gracias. Descanza en paz

[@rebekkasabatschus9837]

This has been such a pleasure to watch, to immerse ourselves into, and to try and imagine what you experienced. I love your choice of music and moods and interpretation to convey to us your adventures. Wonderful and Wonderfilled

[@divedeepinside-JK]

amazing mountains , birds , scenery . Quite a bit of hardship on the way with mud and the bike . God bless with excellent health , enjoy , thank you .

[@Boeing666Deathliner]

Epic video from a true modern day legend, thank you Iohan for bringing the world to us through the hard work you put in. 11/10 IMDb

[@tuneuptony3679]

Thank you for sharing your travels! Life is a journey and ur making the best of it. At 16:50 the cows thinking "that guy is riding the strangest looking horse"

[@familyadventure6672]

hey lohan everythings geting better and better ,your adventures are the best I have ever seen yet ,it takes allot of guts to do what you are doing.iam very sure you go through allot of agony such cold feet in a snowy day ⛈❄️,and harsh wether,i put my self in your shoes and know how it feels,god bless your journey keep meeting nice peoples ,and animal friends🐕🐄🔥🏜⛺️👍🏻

[@sitflyer2661]

Another epic installment of your life journey! Thank You, Iohan, for being you, and sharing your adventure with us to enjoy! Much love.

[@danielcarlosthomaz7380]

Alguém do Brasil assistindo em 13/11/2019 esse belíssimo vídeo?

[@sukutube12]

The best dream that I could behold. Thank you 😊

[@DwightBurditt]

Absolutely wonderful video...Stunning!

[@Gatosobreruedas]

Es uno de los episodios que más me gustó.. me encanta tu interacción con las personas y con los perrunos.. un abrazo desde Paraguay

[@alexwilson417]

Best wishes from Fiji Islands in the middle of the Pacific - brings back so many memories of Patagonia, Chile & Sth America what a beautiful world we live in, here I am enjoying kayaking around to islands in the regions inspired by you. NICE

[@patopimienta100]

Completamente maravilloso! Soy de la Patagonia y conmueven tus imágenes !

[@vito6492]

What memories i have been in Esquel last year, most boring city but the new friends i got there and the ride on Trochita make it as one of the highlight of my Patagonia trip

[@cegasam1]

Que nostalgia por tu muerte Iohan paz para tu alma y gracias por dejarnos este hermoso legado de lo que es este hermoso planeta.

[@RecorriendoPueblos]

Muchas gracias por mostrar nuestra Argentina!!! Me gusta la Fat para andar por arriba de las vías del ferrocarril. Un fuerte abrazo.

[@alexandrahubner6736]

Who could possibly dislike this video?! I love your work Iohan. Hope you are somewhere safe in these crazy times.

[@danielsaucedo5064]

GRACIAS INFINITAS POR GENERAR ALIMENTO PARA NUESTRAS ALMAS AVENTURERAS!!

[@aniketsamudra1374]

Your videos works like a meditation to me. Brings so much of calmness and happiness. Long Deserted roads, happy, helpful people, animals free and happy in the wild, excellent nature. No hurry, no rush no noise, everything is so peaceful. The songs that you select and your voice is cherry on the cake. Thanks and big love from India

[@Villager5]

Well youtube recommended this to me and I watched the whole 1-hour episode. The good thing is that I have 33 more to see, and I am starting from the beginning!

[@sergiografbike]

Increibles sus videos! su español és muy bueno!! hablas muy bien!

[@CMDMedia94]

It's pretty simple.... it just makes me smile!! Thanks again Iohan.

[@itsallspent]

THANKS for showing the mechanical issues and solutions with the bike! You don't stress out too much.

[@petarco442]

Greetings from Bulgaria! And thank you for amazing video! :)

[@wendysalter]

You never cease to amaze me Iohan. Fantastic photography, adventure and music, every time. All the animals you have met along the way know you, the friendly, crazy biker who just keeps going. Stay safe to the end of the road, all the best from England

[@nutra58]

Maravilloso video, como siempre. Estarás cerca de terminar tu gran aventura por el fin del mundo o todavía hay tiempo para seguir sorprendiéndonos.

[@humbertobascur4458]

Hermosos tus videos! Te conocí hace poco. Estoy preparándome para seguir tus pasos por la Patagonia Argentina hacía Ushuaia. Saludos desde Neuquén - Argentina 👍👍👍

[@jhonnyfromme2109]

A really well-made documentary thanks.

[@marcelogramirez5374]

Saludos lohan desde Argentina buenos Aires. San pedro q bien x mostrar los lindos paisajes te felicitó de parte de los Etruscos rock 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🎶🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@oosung]

Much appreciation for your videos... Los Angeles. Much shout out to your supporting cast members... cats, dogs, cow, birds, alpaca, and the horses.

[@waynemitchelson5152]

The finest adventure on KZbin 💯

[@bobv8219]

Lohan your singing is wonderful this is my recent discovery that is your singing and it's on point

[@josemauriciorigon1519]

Parabéns Iohan pela sua viagem pela América, seu trabalho é fantástico digno de um livro e principalmente sua experiencia de vida em lugares remotos.