Riding High: Bikepacking Peru

[@ericpassiniemi3194]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thank you very much!

[@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.

[@pnelias10]

Amazing trip! Thanks for this beautiful vídeo. I saw the route is on the link above, i asked about the gears, bag and other things and i also found it on the link. Thanks again for sharing all your knowledge about bikepacking

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

You are most welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

So inspiring on a drizzly winter night in the Pac NW of the US. Thanks for the beautiful filming and great narration!!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks heaps!

[@tdiler12]

I double that here from Seattle

[@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!

[@guylneedham]

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

[@dawidone]

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

[@markfyson5198]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kuladeeluxe]

Fantastic and inspirational trip through such majesty.

[@climbslc2281]

Wow. Thank you! I'm pretty happy with my local bikepacking, which in Utah isn't too shabby. But this!!......🧠🐡 The life I have chosen means I will never get to do this.... But I very much appreciate living it vicariously through such a beautifully and honestly portrayed story. Thanks again$$

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks heaps. Really glad you enjoyed.

[@TimBondy]

Your video was outstanding. Thanks for sharing that Peruvian adventures with us. And Bravo!

[@pgy8863]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@RonSuchanek]

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

[@foodiesmess]

That was such an inspiring video - Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kooyar1069]

Impressive video! I like the helmet-hat of Mick.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Ha! Thanks.

[@Ekirea]

How could I not subscribe to this, beautiful!

[@dadstoygarage1878]

That was very beautiful scenery! Awesome video

[@pawelkudela4947]

Amazing landscape, great adventure, inspirational, want me to go bikepacking Peru!

[@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.

[@andrewmorgan2296]

Thank you for your beautifully made film; it has brought back so many memories from my trips both cycling and walking in those 3 regions over 20 years ago. I am very appreciative of all your work in making this wonderful film.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Many thanks!

[@nomada.adventure]

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

[@TheoVanWyk-s8q]

This is such a good video to say the least.Thanks for sharing.....lovit🤩

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thank you and I can only agree with another poster for a beautiful video and record of your trip.

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Stunningly beautiful and a fantastic adventure. Thank you for sharing.

[@PeterGold99]

Great filming, thanks for sharing this. Brings back memories from my ride across Peru > Bolivia and beyond in 1994!! We started in Huancayo but very similar roads etc. Amazing place to visit.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Very cool! Thanks for watching.

[@ScottChichura-p4p]

Excellent work you guys. Keep pushing forward.

[@trent7919]

Very nicely done. Enjoyed the film and the narration.

[@randallgd]

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

[@johncopas8371]

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

[@justgo6175]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks.

[@frankchapman2179]

Such a great production. Thanks for sharing. Brilliant

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Cheers!

[@Gipfelstuermerle]

Thank you for the Video 😊

[@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

[@star27996]

Amazing journey... thanks for the great video

[@dipdip7250]

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

[@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 😎

[@brunosulliotti3787]

Awesome vide, great story telling skill congrats

[@JE-lv9ny]

Amazing video and great story! 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!

[@cloudgate9281]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks.

[@pete67aus]

Awesome video. Thank you both.

[@bill6040]

Absolutely incredible

[@mickilkr]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Wow, thanks!

[@jackpang8941]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Yes! Thank you!

[@waynekurtz5558]

Fabulous video!

[@cascadorys]

Amazing adventure and such a great video!❤

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks so much!

[@PiquePictures]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thank you so much!!

[@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.

[@BestHike]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

It really is! Thanks for watching.

[@pietervantiel6822]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Hope you get a chance - so good!

[@glasvegas69]

Absolutely fantastic!💪💪

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thank you 🙌

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@davejenkins8013]

Wow ❤

[@KhurshidsChannel]

Your video is absolutely mesmerizing! The landscapes are captured so beautifully. Thanks for sharing these amazing views! sub & 👍587

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thank you very much!

[@cowymtber]

"Was it chilly?" "Nope, Peru!"

[@tdiler12]

That morning sun finally clearing the peaks must have been such a treat on the frigid body. This looks like a fall trip no?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

The sun was SO welcome! We did this trip in July.

[@tdiler12]

@@MickTurnbullFilms Wow. It makes sense altitudes above 15 - 17 000 its always fall in the summer. Crazy stamina you guys have .

[@fabriceboone4700]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Both would be awesome! Enjoy.

[@captureit_]

16:00 it's -10°C and you are going with shorts, I like that 😄

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Ha! Warms up quickly in the sun. Thanks for watching.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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/

[@arcoulant87]

Chapeau

[@jeremyparr7053]

Really inspiring film , I’ve watched it several times now . I would be interested in what sort of equipment worked well for you in this environment.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks heaps. The plan is to do a film in the next month of my setup I use on longer trips.

[@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.

[@philipcaldwell3187]

Simply excellent documentary! Which Surly frames were used?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks. We both have Surly ECRs.

[@mtbalpinecounty]

💪

[@mtbalpinecounty]

1/2 Peruvian and an Adventure rider. I might need to pilgrimage back to place Mom's Ashes...

[@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!

[@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.

[@EddieSmith917]

Incredible scenery, you had my attention from the start when you said 47 km climb 😂 Can i ask where in Australia the narrator is from? I live in Sydney & between the "west syd" accent & the inner city migrants I don't really hear accents as unique as hers often

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks heaps. Danielle lives in Tasmania now.

[@Инструментцентр]

👍👍👍👍👍👍🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@andylamude3932]

Amazing video, very well filmed. Really enjoyed watching it 👏🏼. Can I ask what cameras you used please?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks heaps. I use a GoPro on the bike and the main camera in a Panasonic GH5 with 2 lenses - leica 10-25mm f1.7 and 50-200mm f2.8-4.0.

[@andylamude3932]

@@MickTurnbullFilms thank you

[@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 🍻

[@g_mack]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks. We were there for a month all up.

[@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.

[@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.

[@frankchapman2179]

Oh, and what was the Garmin you used?.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

We use two - Garmin etrex 20x and Edge Explore 2.

[@cicloturismo_mexico]

How many days do you spend in the trip?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

We spent about 30 days in Peru.

[@ricardor890]

Hi guys The camera shots and editing are fabulous. Really enjoyed the music. I would like to hear about why you chose the camp site, the conversations you had with the people you met on the journey, To hear about some of you feelings you had that day.. This would be more engaging for me , so that I could feel that I am part of your adventure. I find it very exciting watching your adventure, Thank You for sharing

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts - glad you enjoyed it!

[@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/

[@eatrideselfrealiserepeat]

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

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Ha! Nothing else to say but that!

[@marcknight4568]

If there's a road thru it it doesn't look any different than the alps.

[@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