Riding High: Bikepacking Peru

[@dawidone]

Just the intro itself made me give a like and now i'm watching the rest.

[@ericpassiniemi3194]

You had an incredible travel story, and your filming/telling it was superb. Thank you.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thank you very much!

[@robonbikes]

Wow that scenery is breathtaking, and you captured it with stunning shots, as always! Really inspirational film, and well narrated!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thank you very much!

[@liamahern8527]

What an amazing video, I’ve watched many bike packing videos but this is up there with the best. Thanks so much for sharing 👏

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Cheers for the kind words.

[@guylneedham]

This is such a beautiful short film. Really made me nostalgic for that part of the Andes.

[@kuladeeluxe]

Fantastic and inspirational trip through such majesty.

[@iamlewiblake]

you guys are legends. brings me back to riding some of these trails back in the day. thanks for another great film!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Cheers.

[@markfyson5198]

Stunning. Beautifully shot and edited. Well done and thank you

[@rodbrakes4189]

This is the chillest thing I've watched on KZbin in ages. The views and angle are spectacular. The narration is perfect. I had to keep on reminding myself you were riding at altitude the whole time. Bonkers, but absolutely brilliant.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

[@dlambbikepacking]

Mick! This is fantastic. I am seriously jealous of this trip and your skills behind the camera. Fantastic narration, visuals and story. Some of the best bikepacking content on KZbin!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it! Was one of the best trips we have done.

[@lucn9824]

Beautiful video! We explored Peru by motorcycle many years ago, your video makes me want to go back… by bicycle this time!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Go for it! A few of my family members want to go ride on motorcycles - I'm trying to convince them.

[@pnwbikepacking]

Magnificent work on the trip and the video. I have my eyes on the Peru Divide... thank you for the inspiration!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Cheers. Hope you make it - such amazing riding! I look forward to the film if you do.

[@omare_biketonature]

Is Parker coming? Can I join you guys? That would be epic 😎

[@RonSuchanek]

Holy crap, what a beautiful route! Great cinematography and narration.

[@justgo6175]

Excellent movie! Good job! I've got real pleasure of watching. Thank you

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks.

[@dipdip7250]

Your video made me feel like I was there. An art piece!

[@Jose-x1w7n]

Brilliant filming. Thank you. A wonderful reminder of how beautiful and testing that elevation is. Such a rich and poor country. Well done and best wishes from down under in the South West corner of the woods.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@randallgd]

Wow stunningly beautiful. Good on you two! Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@waynekurtz5558]

Fabulous video!

[@cascadorys]

Amazing adventure and such a great video!❤

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks so much!

[@JE-lv9ny]

Amazing video and great story! Thank you

[@johncopas8371]

What a stunning videos guys! Great narrating too. Loved it!

[@nomada.adventure]

Beautiful route and amazing views! This film is a great piece of work 😍

[@mickilkr]

Your bikepacking videos are better than most of the best ones. Great work! Keep it up!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Wow, thanks!

[@BestHike]

Excellent. Congratulations. That's a fantastic part of the world.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

It really is! Thanks for watching.

[@gonebikeabout]

Excellent! Well done you guys. 💪 While we are not real hike-the-bike fans, your film sells it very well. 👏 Keep on rollin' 🚴🌍🚴

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Much appreciated!

[@cloudgate9281]

Stunningly beautiful scenery and charming commentary. Thanks! :o)

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks.

[@jackpang8941]

Mick and Dan, beautiful scenes, tough work above 4k high, and well done!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Yes! Thank you!

[@derekbarlas8092]

Man, your videos are simply the best. An epic trip with so much wonderful footage. Peru looks stunning. Derek in Ottawa. 👏

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks Derek, glad you enjoyed. Such a stunning place!

[@pete67aus]

Awesome video. Thank you both.

[@bill6040]

Absolutely incredible

[@PiquePictures]

Wow!!!!!!!! This is a beautiful video! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thank you so much!!

[@eatrideselfrealiserepeat]

Looks like you had beautiful weather! Loved that video Mick - the changes of pace in the editing and the video speed were great. And WOW what a big sky in that night shot. The ominous cough left in shot before you guys got sick - tense.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

We had stunning weather for the whole trip. Thanks for watching.

[@pietervantiel6822]

brilliantly filmed, great story telling. I want to go!!!!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Hope you get a chance - so good!

[@fabriceboone4700]

Was riding Silk Road next year….not sure anymore…thanks for the great filming. Fabrice in canberra

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Both would be awesome! Enjoy.

[@wannagobiking9071]

Awesome video guys, Loved the cinematography and sounds,just perfect ! Peru was already very high on my list but this doesn't help😊 thanks for sharing, take care and be safe out there!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

You should, it's an incredible place. Cheers.

[@stephenkohler3472]

That was amazing

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Cheers.

[@wheelprintstories]

Great video! Huayhuash traverse is a hard one but really worth it afterwards. Crazy about the prices of these tolls. We payed 30…

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks - tourist inflation!

[@omare_biketonature]

What an epic ride and great video! Thanks for sharing! Can you share your exact route? Cheers 🥂

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks. The route is in the description of the bikepacking.com article. bikepacking.com/plog/riding-high-bikepacking-peru-film/

[@tombiggi1024]

Tires and gearing for those ascents? What amazing scenery! Even in July it must have been cool/cold at 12,000+ ft.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Tyres were 27.5 x 2.8 (bigger than was needed). Gearing was 11-50 cassette and a 28t chainring.

[@arcoulant87]

Chapeau

[@Chunt1A]

Stunning scenery and beautifully filmed and narrated! I'm glad I turned on the 4K HD viewing setting on my iMac for this one. Curious which pants you are wearing Mick. Looks like they say Marmot on the side - but which model? Look like great camp pants that could be ridden in. Knowing gear has to serve multiple functions on bike adventures, these seem like a great choice.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Cheers. Pants are Marmot scree pants (soft shell). They have tapered legs so good for riding in. I have used them in light rain too and they worked well.

[@Bikepacking]

So good i had to share to my facebook pages and groups wow do you have the gpx of this route

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks heaps - glad you enjoyed. Route is at the bottom of the article. bikepacking.com/plog/riding-high-bikepacking-peru-film/

[@Bikepacking]

@@MickTurnbullFilms great so well filmed and great story telling can i ask how long did it take to edit this film

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks heaps. Tricky question that because I would do a couple of hours after work a few nights a week and then a bit more focused on weekends. But probably between 60-80 hours. But that is 'quick' compared to the Annapurna one which took about 300 hours! I know how to use FCP better now. Selecting music takes a ridiculous amount of time too. Hope this answers your question.

[@Bikepacking]

@@MickTurnbullFilms great yeah i learning editing too .. and music does take time my goal is to edit using iPad Pro m4 and lumafusion used to use fcp but found lumafusion faster …. The hard bit for me is the colour grading but now using all camera same format ie d log m so it much easier ie drone camera etc

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

@@Bikepackingcolour grading is an art that I am still learning! I’ll have to check out lumagusion. Would be good to use an iPad when editing on the road.

[@markanderson7412]

This looks epic thank you for putting it together, 👍 Please what time of year was this and how often would you come across towns, would be great to do this just not camping Thanks again cheers 🍻

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks. We went in July. Towns were fairly often. The best bits were the camps at altitude! Check out the route at the bottom of the article in this link bikepacking.com/plog/riding-high-bikepacking-peru-film/

[@markanderson7412]

@@MickTurnbullFilms no doubt the camping would be great, I’d be more than happy to sleep in a tent and great if it was a tent to tent ride with a shower etc I just don’t want to ride/ carry slug it out, the bike riding part would already be hard enough But thanks for the reply. And now going to watch a few more of your adventures for some great idea adventures cheers take care 🍻

[@danfedder1]

We did the route last year. You really capured it well.Nice edit. What camera equipment were you shooting with. Wonderful quality shots.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks heaps. I had a GoPro on the bike and carried (on my back) a Panasonic GH5 and 2 lenses - a 10-25mm f1.7 and 50-200mm f2.8.

[@g_mack]

Amazing Mick! How many days were you in Peru total?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks. We were there for a month all up.

[@AdamBiking]

Love the narration, do you do the audio ducking manually?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks. I set up a 'sound room' - fill in with mats, cushions etc. Then I just use the camera on a tripod and improve the audio in FCP.

[@shawnmetts8010]

Nice video! Is that the MSR bike packing tent? Has this been a good tent for you?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks. This is the Hubba Hubba which we love. Would be super keen to try the bikepakcing version - the shorter poles would easily fit in my frame bag then.

[@eatrideselfrealiserepeat]

7:02 H*ly Sh*t is about right! That view?!?!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Ha! Nothing else to say but that!

[@cameronhrussell]

Curious of your gear setup for this adventure - mainly a gopro/action camera? Extra mic for on the bike? Curious if you had another mirrorless type camera or not?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Had a GoPro on the bike and had a Panasonic GH5 with two lenses - a 10-25mm f1.7 and 50-200mm f2.8-4.0.

[@cameronhrussell]

@@MickTurnbullFilms Awesome thanks! I did a ride from Ushuaia to Canada back in 2017 and we traveled through Huaraz... though your expedition was much more ambitious in that region - psyched to see more of your work!

[@hakimh4182]

Hello, Do you have a strava or komoot account please ? Wondering where you rode!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

The route is in this article. bikepacking.com/plog/riding-high-bikepacking-peru-film/

[@cicloturismo_mexico]

How many days do you spend in the trip?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

We spent about 30 days in Peru.

[@eduardherak8599]

Beautiful video Beautiful bikepacking ❤️💪🏽🏔️🏔️🏔️🚵‍♀️🚵🏕️👍👍👍🌞

[@dzondzondzon]

Great video, I enjoyed it a lot! We've been traveling on bikes through Peru 10years ago, but not trails and offroads as you did, but some sceneries were familiar... Peru has amazing landscapes but in most of the places, the people were weird and not welcoming towards tourists - always "gringo" shouts. What was your experience with people?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it! We actually on heard ‘gringo’ used a few times. Found people really great