The Peru Divide route BLEW my mind [EP.8]

[@Cyclingabout]

Want to take on a section of the Peru Divide? All the route information is available in the description.

[@biteywolf9583]

A wonderful video and and a great adventure. Where am I looking for the description you mention?

[@phil7394]

One of the most underrated channels on KZbin.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Phil! I think what I do is pretty niche. Most people I meet don't even know you can travel by bike. 😂

[@stevent5050]

Agree 100% . The man deserves a million subs. Minimum.

[@Cyclingabout]

Tell all your biker friends! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jhndlmn5194]

definitely

[@dhananjayn457]

KZbin doesn't want people getting out of their comfort zone and start biking

[@Alex-jg5mc]

Normally not a huge fan of music in adventure videos but this is not only a cinematic masterpiece but also sound candy. Well done! Can't wait to do this route.

[@mitchibarrantes1222]

I love the music in this video too. That’s exactly I wanted to say.

[@timothywcain]

Another spectacular video. I'm sure many people have absolutely no idea how insanely difficult a tour like yours is - you never whine, instead you just tough it out and comment of the beautiful views - very impressive.

[@insaiyan4561]

Every time he shows footage of himself cycling, i can just think of him, putting up the camera, going back, to then cycle the same way all over again :)

[@Cyclingabout]

It's a lot of work but I think the results are worth the effort!

[@lascuentasclarasyelcafeoscuro.]

What a beautiful video. Greetings from Colombia South América.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you, Jorge!

[@MaShcode]

Stunning photography. Thank you! Many cyclists avoid the tertiary packed and loose gravel roads. I seek them out. Calls to mind a primitive sign I once encountered in a remote rural area "Choose the right rut because you'll be in it for the next 5 miles"

[@Arthur-Silva]

I’ve met a few people from Australia here in LA, always a pleasure! I can’t wait to visit the country.

[@Cyclingabout]

I'm glad you have a good impression of us!

[@floriandanzinger6027]

I like your courageous style of showing episodes of regret as well as the bright sides of your impressive journey. Trying out routes with the risk of having to turn back is preferably done when one is not accompanied. You really are inspiring.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much!

[@carldyson5092]

Stumbled accros your video today and I've now watched all 8 South America episode. Absolutely amazing. Loved watching these

[@Cyclingabout]

That's dedication! Thanks for the kind words, Carl. 🙏🏼

[@TheHavnmonkey]

@15:32 one of the most extraordinary and breathtaking shots I've ever seen. Those mountains looked like a painful ride, but hopefully that view was worth it.

[@Cyclingabout]

The view was *just* worth the three days of rain/hail/snow/mud/rocks. 😂 (Nah, it's always worth it!)

[@ComradeSpear]

I had a nasty bike crash resulting in a few broken bones putting me off work. I found your channel and binge-watched all your clips where you can actually get a timeline of your content evolving with your life journey. Can't wait to jump on my bike again.

[@Cyclingabout]

I'm pretty embarrassed by my early films now, but I guess you gotta start somewhere! I hope you heal up super quick so that you can get back on the cycling endorphins. 👌🏼

[@luisborda7057]

Gracias por venir a Perú y compartir el vídeo al mundo,no fuiste a la selva y en la costa se realiza el Dakar thans body autralian

[@yargstrebor4340]

Wow man, I show my kids your video to inspire them 👍🏽

[@Cyclingabout]

Please do! We need more young adventurers out in the world. 👌🏼

[@enzocarrara2948]

Thanks for sharing the beautiful scenery, Rachel and Enzo Australia

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Rachel and Enzo! I'm glad you guys got up to speed with my adventure. 😊

[@thesergeant3524]

This tip on looping your tent pole through your wheel is absolute gold! I met a rider on my second tour that was telling me the story of how he woke up early in the morning while camping on the beach to find his bike gone and the guy that was stealing it was 100 yards away pushing it through the sand. He sprinted and caught him and there was minimal altercation but the story has stuck with me through thousands of miles of touring. Your trick seems like the perfect security measure.

[@danhoang6335]

Wow! What a majestic landscape. Thanks for sharing.

[@Cyclingabout]

It's unbelievable here! 😊

[@srisaarrthi5189]

One of the best series. Watched all series in one go. Definitely deserve a wider audience, millions of views. Amazing bike shots, amazing landscape shots of nature, awesome background music. Its just perfect. Thanks for sharing.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks a ton!

[@marcoulisesrivera7909]

Holy mother of mountains 2:58 !!😱😍

[@LLLemi]

6:40 that brige omg, my heart stopped

[@leftymadrid]

Wow that's simply incredible!!! I am a road bike rider, after doing my 50-80klm ride I feel l like ... And then you see this guy doing what he does, and how much he rides, AND with all that gear!!!!!!!!! Man, my hat goes off to you my friend!!!!!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! The human body can do some pretty amazing things if you have the time to do it.

[@derjman]

Great video, love the soundtrack. The Peru Divide just made it on my bucket list... Keep up the good work and enjoy your rides!

[@Cyclingabout]

Many thanks!

[@roberthcontrerasaramburu3806]

Maravillosos paisajes del peru que muchos turistas no conocen, el turismo de aventura en bicicleta es una experiencia maravillosa.

[@brittanysteele3344]

Unreal footage Alee! Loved the video

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much Britt! x

[@markdijkstra8480]

Thanks for your inspirational videos and showing the beauty of the world.

[@Cyclingabout]

You're welcome!

[@chriskahlson]

Yes I’m on board for transversing the Peru divide on a bicycle !

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Alee! We now have to hop over to South America when we are finished our journey to East Asia ;.) Great video, we are looking forward to the next one...

[@Cyclingabout]

Peru will be here, waiting for you to arrive! All the best for your ride east... you'll be going through a few of my favourite countries really soon. 🙌🏼

[@BikingMan]

Spectacular video considering the amount of effort you have to push in every day! Choice of music is good as well, congratulations !

[@keschgelb]

I discovered your channel recently. And i must say that i am totally impressed. Impressed by the quality of your films. Impressed by your courage. Impressed by your strengh and persistence. And finally about how you cycle these roads (paths!) with a Touring Bike plus bags at the rear AND front. Most of the bikers (including me....) would struggle there on a Fullsuspension MTB. Take care and good luck for your upcoming trips!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks for this kind comment! 😊

[@alemaofractal]

Great trip... Congratulations. Greats from Brasil

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much, Fernando!

[@alilinares900]

Buen video de tú visita a Perú, mostraste hermosos paisajes de ese bello país hermano. Saludos desde Caracas.

[@leonnewcombe]

Fantastic The trails you're doing on that bike are testament to how good a rider 🏆 you are. Awesome

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! The Peru Divide section was not particularly difficult, but the Huayhuash Wilderness Area got a bit rowdy at times. 😂

[@rosscairns6733]

What a cracking series you are bringing together here Alley. The production values are becoming first rate and your content is so dreamy and watchable. Thanks for giving a working stiff something to dream about.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks for the kind words, Ross! Super stoked I can provide dream inspo to you. 🙏🏼

[@josealejandrosolisdelacruz3919]

*9:00* But more than a 50% of those roads were made by incas... you can find information about it... its called kapaq ñam. And it was even larger than roman roads. It is used even todas and its across to Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, and Argentina.

[@azuanzin6823]

I don't know how you're going to top this.. jaw dropping!

[@Cyclingabout]

I'm a little scared it's all downhill from here too. 😵

[@thomascox8670]

Fabulosa! So good! Love the landscapes, the raw beauty, your spirit and determination. The music is great too. Thanks! Love it all. Most inspiring! Go Alee go!

[@avstern1958]

Absolutely a fav video - thanks Alee! The Peru Divide is really amazing, as is your soundtrack - thanks for sharing!!! My favorite restaurants in Chicago are Peruvian - now I know why - it's where the food comes from!!!!

[@jcarruitb]

Awesome, spectacular views, great job capturing your experience in PERIU.

[@bernardverkouille8416]

Congrats! This is really amazing. I try to imagine how much time you invest in making this video but will surely underestimate. I’m 62 and still plan to continue bike travelling in Europe but never experienced something at this level but you are sooooo inspiring. Thank you so much !

[@larrymouse]

Many thanks for all your effort. Great work. Love watching!

[@MrBaervan]

just wow m8! great place and accomplishment and all beautifully filmed!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks!

[@air_preep]

2:00 He seemed very happy waving bye, the man!

[@Cyclingabout]

He was proudly showing me where he was going to hang the souvenir in his house moments before. He was super stoked!

[@a3b33dubs]

Amazing! And even more amazing that you're doing this fully loaded.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you! I just caught up on your last video. You speak so well to the camera, I'm jealous. Sorry to hear about the mumbo, I hope everything is restored back to 100% for her super soon. And OMGosh your little pup... love at first sight! 😍😍😍

[@a3b33dubs]

Awe, thanks for checking it out! I didn't expect that. I'm jealous/consistently impressed by the shots you get and your positive attitude even when the going gets tough. Thanks for taking us along for the journey so I can live vicariously through you!

[@xgurox]

You should have way more subscribers, amazing vid as usual !

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much!

[@therachelgolden]

Love this film.... definitely inspired us to cycle the Peru divide next..... thanks! 🚴🏼🚴🏼

[@plantpoweredcyclist7978]

Amazing video! As a fellow bike tourer I would love to make videos like yours (I am trying, but realized I should have watched yours before I set off just filming with my phone)! Incredible work bro and I can imagine the time spent putting it all together. I cracked up with the Alpaca part! Keep the vids coming! For sure you're going to rise as a KZbin superstar!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much! You can make great films with just a phone, it's honestly all about the storyline and keeping it interesting for your audience. 👍🏻

[@wizrdlizrd8805]

As we were watching, I said to my girlfriend how amazing the colours looked in Peru, so it was interesting to find out someone did the colour tuning for this episode! Beautiful stuff.

[@Dalmofain]

So immersive and inspiring. Thank you!

[@Cyclingabout]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brianpaton6687]

I would totally immerse myself in all that solitude and that breathtaking scenery. I have to do this. Great channel and great music. Subscribed.

[@Cyclingabout]

It's probably my favourite section of my whole trip from Argentina to Mexico so far!

[@paulpriest1576]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing

[@Cyclingabout]

My pleasure!

[@overnightpartsfromjapan01]

Great ride and video. A top effort with that bike on those roads at that altitude.

[@allana8253]

Much appreciated the video! Props on putting it together and like your options made.

[@helmetless]

Hey Alee! I am Chilean and so much of a fan of Torres del Paine. But after seeing this beauty, I am moving to Perú! :)

[@HeuerAndy]

What a fantastic trip, very nice. Great landscape.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you!

[@mariagracafreitas1445]

this is one of the most amazing videos i ever watch! thanks for sharing and keep posting stunning images that remind us how beautiful our world is.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you very much!

[@shotbyleon8553]

6:43 Wow! Very sketchy bridge crossing!

[@danielewing4782]

Fantastic video, can’t get over the scenery. The music choice makes it even better! Stay safe man, looking forward to the next instalment of your journey.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Daniel. I'm looking forward to exploring my final section of Peru!

[@andresantos1889]

I am addicted to your videos, they're so beautiful!

[@mandrade5611]

Wowza! Fantastic episode between this and the Patagonia one are my favorites so far.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! I think I like the last Peru episode best. 🙏🏼

[@pcranebmw]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing it.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks for watching!

[@garethbishop]

Amazing footage, really makes me want to head back to Peru. And I can't believe the amount of times you must have positioned your camera and then ridden the same hill over again to film it!

[@rickashton1924]

What great video. You had some awesome views and you sure had a lot of steep climbing to get this shots.

[@jackseph03]

Another amazing video. Great visuals and great tunes. I'll be sending this to my old man and showing it to my Year 7 Geography students (although I'll skip the alpaca orgy part). Keep up the amazing work mate.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks! You're skipping the orgy though?! That's nature, man. Can't deny the kids nature. 😂😂😂

[@nicolasmery8763]

Hey mate ! I also did the Peru Divide 4 months ago, It was just the most impressive days of my life :) Fortunately, It was less snowy than you but still freaking cold ! Really liked your video and maybe we'll see each other on the roads one day !

[@Cyclingabout]

I was surprised I could sleep at 5000m on this route - it's so much milder in the Andes once winter is over. Looking forward to meeting!

[@MehmetCanBAYRAM]

Dude you are my hero! thank you for all infos and great video! i will follow your route in the future. Take care and dont crash again :)

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much! WIll try not to crash anymore. 😂

[@lucky1638]

Love your video! The scenery is just incredible!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks so much!

[@EugeneIlyin]

Great video, thank you for this story. I've enjoyed it.

[@nypdbob]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@eduardherak8599]

Nádherný bike 🏔🏔🏔👍❤️🌞🚵‍♂️🏕👍

[@mrbicycle7735]

Epic. Next level touring👍🏻💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@jalalthompson5685]

Absolutely love the videos! Really well edited and great soundtrack. Very inspiring and am planning on some epic cycle touring trips myself.

[@Cyclingabout]

Get out there. The world is super big and interesting!

[@andresmerconable]

Great video! Awesome journey, best of luck!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks Andres!

[@manuelalvarez25]

Never in my life I haven't envy anybody not even in a healthy way but you bro! I wish I was you!

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Never really believed I would say this one day but the mighty IOHAN has got competition on his hands now - the fact you're doing it on a fully loaded touring bike is crazy - the" gay alpaca" thing and "shout-out to mining" sequences were hilarious. KOGA must be stoked the way you are testing their bike while filming it...:-)......BUT - those steep cliff-drops, though - not so close Ally, for cryin' out loud....:-)

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks for the huge compliment! I love Iohan's films. I wish I wasn't so embarrassed to film my interactions with local people; Iohan does such a good job of documenting this.

[@RealSpaceHobo]

It's like all other art forms - find the style you are comfortable with and take it for a ride....that's is what grips viewers, confronted with authenticity...:-)

[@geoffl3108]

I like your films just as much. I think what makes Iohan's films so cool is the good humour & great photography. You've got those too, it's just that your films are so short compared to his, wish they were longer.

[@Gabriel-pt6tq]

RIP Iohan.

[@jacekmalina]

Dude it's just amazing. Thank you!

[@Cyclingabout]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@joelhenderson4450]

Hahaha. The number of times I’ve said “I need a geologist with me to explain it all” is in the double digits. Love your soundtracks.

[@dou40006]

at a time when people travel in jets with a massive carbon footprint, guys like him who chose to travel ultra long distance on bicycle are really the heroes of our times...as a cyclist myself i can appreciate the beauty of this adventure not only because of the sceneries but also for the courage it takes to do with no reward other than the incredible experience of doing it..

[@gioelenunziatini9415]

Is there any higher reward than that?

[@hoser7706]

Highly inspired!!! Looks incredible.

[@jamesporter5630]

Terrific as usual without being usual at all. Always a unique adventure and a singular eye for beauty. The bridge at 6:50. Whaaat? Are you crazy my brother? You’re in the middle of nowhere. One wrong turn and... 2 second breathtaking shot at 10:00. Once again demonstrating your photographer’s eye. How far between restock opportunities on the divide? The video makes it seem your out in the wild for days but you must restock food and water. (Streams everywhere abound. How does the mountain water taste? Do you purify or trust it to be safe?) How many days food supply do you carry? What food do you carry?

[@Cyclingabout]

I scoped the line on that bridge to work out where every dislodged nail and plank was! Then committed. 👌🏼 You can find food practically every day on this route as there are mining settlements every 50-80km. The longest I went was 1.5-2 days without a shop. Water was all sourced near the top of the passes so that it could be contaminated by animals or mining operations. I think I used my filter only a handful of times when I was in towns. Food - fruit and veg when I can, bread, biscuits, lentils, oats, pasta, dried fruit... I only eat plants, and that's been totally fine in Peru provided I prepare my own stuff.

[@jamesporter5630]

Thank you for the reply.

[@gobybike5016]

Many times I watch your videos when the weather is too rough outside and I am looking for something to motivate me.

[@gioelenunziatini9415]

One of the most inspiring cycling/touring/travelling videos ever. Having been to those mountains before I can fully appreciate how impressive and constantly riveting they are. I wish I had the bike with me. Too bad you were in Huascaran and Huayhuash at the wettest time of the year probably, those mountains left a deep mark in my heart. There are some MTB trails/loops of the area, a book written by some English and/or German, did you consider any of that or you just went for the traditional hiking trails?

[@Cyclingabout]

I just looked at the gradients of the trails I wanted to ride and made sure they weren't too steep! Most of the MTB trails/loops I've seen don't get close enough to the snowy peaks for my liking. I've just done another 6 days in the Huascaran and had a LOT less rain this time. 👌🏼

[@codeyorgill]

Dude love your videos they are so good... Currently bike touring around Australia! All the best!!!

[@Cyclingabout]

That's awesome! Say hello to all of my friends, please. I miss them!

[@codeyorgill]

@@Cyclingabout haha yeah mate no worries...

[@derekmann857]

Alee is a beast on a bike! Smart guy!

[@marcio_catarino]

Good job man. What a great filmmaking! I loved it.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you!

[@RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures]

Absolutely mesmerising dude! I thought we had is good in the UK with the Scottish highlands but Peru is something else. Many thanks for putting together such a chilled ridealong video. Were there many water/food stops along the way? I might have to get my flight booked 🏕🤘

[@brokenchopstickz]

@8:10 great tip! Thx

[@sisaktamas]

Wow this trip keeps getting better and better. I thought Bolivia was spectacular but Peru is just 😳 and looks also more civilized.

[@Cyclingabout]

I loved Bolivia, but Peru is next level.

[@sbsb4995]

You are a very talented film maker.

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you! Glad you like my films. 😊

[@64wando]

wow!!! lo que haces es increíble, felicidades!!!!

[@guzzijoerg]

Great Ride, super Pictures. I envy you for the great tour...

[@Cyclingabout]

Thank you, Jorg.

Wow! I’m from Peru, I don’t think I have the knowledge to do that trip. Maybe you would like to share. Things like food, gear, camping. Very inspiring! Kudos ! * sadly minery are leaving a lot of pollution.

[@Cyclingabout]

Have you seen my website CyclingAbout.com or my book Bicycle Touring in One Hour? I've written a lot on how I conduct these trips. 👌🏼

CyclingAbout ... oh I see . Thanks!!

[@brokenchopstickz]

Your adventure tour is so epic! One day I will be in your saddle LoL your videos are well made!

[@Cyclingabout]

I very much hope you will be! This is a great life for those with adventure in their blood. 🙏🏼

[@jodafull4027]

Perú ❤...

[@davehoover8853]

Incredible terrain and truly isolated, very hard to find in the works today. Tough sledding, but no Ecuadorian mud! I am still amazed at what you can ride with all that weight on the bike. Good luck as you head towards Alaska. The bears are much fiercer in AK than Hokkaido, pack some spray!

[@Cyclingabout]

My attack rate from cycling past brown bears is 50%! Sample size of two in Hokkaido. Will definitely take the damn bear spray. 👍🏻

[@davehoover8853]

Yes, take the damn spray. I mountain bike Wyoming with it strapped to my handle bars!

[@randygeyer7673]

I get a Traveler in 9 weeks. I’m more than excited. Up and down the west coast first.

[@benjamincrichton7739]

WOW! This is definitely on my to do list!

[@Cyclingabout]

Doooo itttttt. 🤘🏼

[@vlogsbyakkas343]

why does this channel get so little views, seriously underrated...the quality of this video is incredible

[@Astr0b0y8]

Love these videos. Makes my day. Thanks!

[@Cyclingabout]

Super stoked to hear!

[@louiskirby4266]

Onya Cobba I'll try this course when I can thanks a bunch champion 🏆

[@1uniqueislander968]

I would bicycle tour on roads like that forever too 👍😃 Spectacular view man!