Bikepacking Kyrgyzstan | Back To The Roots (Kegety Pass)

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  • Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
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    00:00 Our Background
    02:08 Breakfast & packing
    05:45 Cycling into the mountains
    11:04 Finding a camping place
    13:52 The next morning
    16:48 Cycling the Kegety Pass
    26:10 At the top
    27:09 Downhill Kegety Gorge
    30:00 Camping before Tokmok
    32:44 Outro monologue
    33:46 Cycling to Tokmok
    36:10 Cycling to Almaty

Комментарии • 296

  • @alexskif103
    @alexskif103 Год назад +20

    Wow! what a heartbreaking intro story! 😲🤔

  • @JohnyPedaluga
    @JohnyPedaluga Год назад +4

    просто бомбический выпуск👍👍👍

  • @bruce.KAY-bike-drifter
    @bruce.KAY-bike-drifter Год назад +10

    That was hard work. Sending you lots of respect. I love it when your meal is ready and you both smile and tap your cooking/eating bowls together in salute. It is a beautiful gesture

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад +1

      Thanks, I guess that's our signature move 😀

  • @mh24ac35
    @mh24ac35 Год назад +4

    wow, great performance, great pictures, great adventure, thank you so much for being a part of it.

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Thanks for the kind words :)

  • @heikeschliebener1830
    @heikeschliebener1830 Год назад +1

    Yes you made it!

  • @gusnuk68
    @gusnuk68 Год назад +2

    brought tears to my eyes. thanks for sharing the video.

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Thanks for watching, appreciate it 🙂

  • @rodolphoguedin
    @rodolphoguedin Год назад +16

    Simply beautiful. Congratulations for the images, for the song, for the peace that the video passes! And of course, the challenges of cycling in inhospitable places, with wind, rain and cold!

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад +2

      thank you for the kind words =)

  • @hawkkim1974
    @hawkkim1974 Год назад +2

    beautiful journey of two young humble counrageous! deeply enjoyed it.

  • @PeterMisovicProfile
    @PeterMisovicProfile 18 часов назад

    What a story, great achievement. Thank you for your story.

  • @Fusselbirne1965
    @Fusselbirne1965 Год назад +6

    Wahnsinnig schöne Aufnahmen... 🥰🥰

  • @khizar8286
    @khizar8286 Год назад +2

    Loved it. Love from PAKISTAN

  • @BikepackingMyanmar
    @BikepackingMyanmar Год назад +14

    I’ve been waiting for another video from you guys and it’s worth the wait. You don’t talk much but you make up for it with your amazing presentation skills. I will keep watching your videos as long as you keep them coming. Be safe on your journey.

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад +1

      Thanks a lot, appreciate it 🙂

  • @wolfgangthielmann4617
    @wolfgangthielmann4617 Год назад +3

    Ganz großes Kino, und in Superqualität. Und eine berührende Erinnerung an die Geschichte von Deutschen. Danke, dass ihr das teilt.

  • @tim_butcher
    @tim_butcher Год назад +6

    Such a wonderful film - what a meaningful journey. Thank you. A history I’d probably not otherwise learned.

  • @sevenday7404
    @sevenday7404 Год назад +3

    Somehow it always pulls you back to the roots of origin...I am currently very busy with my past.
    Thanks for your great video

  • @morgtv1023
    @morgtv1023 Год назад +1

    I couldn't fathom the amount of food needed to embark on a journey like this.. You guys made it look easy!

  • @jtrvlsthewrld
    @jtrvlsthewrld Год назад +2

    Great story and awesome journey back to your birthplaces. I've really enjoy watching... thxs for sharing! Hppy trvls!

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад +1

      Great to hear, thanks =)

  • @michaelbudler7369
    @michaelbudler7369 Год назад +3

    Well done! Thank you for sharing your incredible story!

  • @user-fe2sw8go3t
    @user-fe2sw8go3t Год назад +3

    멋진 풍경과 역사를 알게 되어 감사합니다. thanks for scenery and history

  • @waltraudvergeiner1002
    @waltraudvergeiner1002 Год назад +12

    Was für ein schönes Video!!! Diese Landschaften, die Stille, keine inflationäre Musik, kein Gequatsche, bei der Ankunft auf dem Pass - der Mut zur Stille! Wie wundersam. Man kann ahnen, wie groß die mentale und körperliche Anstrengung war. Und dann das Lächeln, nur das Lächeln. Und die Idee und Länge der Reise. Ich bin so bewegt und froh, dass ich dieses Video entdeckt habe. Ich werde auch die anderen suchen. Ihr seid schöne Menschen. Ich wünsche euch viel Glück, Gesundheit und noch viele schöne Reisen!

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад +1

      Danke dir für den lieben Kommentar und die Wünsche. Schön zu hören, dass es dir gefallen hat =)

  • @bawbtherevelator6445
    @bawbtherevelator6445 Год назад +2

    Wonderful. No words are needed to describe where you were. Stay strong.

  • @leicaloris
    @leicaloris Год назад +1

    Very beautiful ... you are two great pilots and great photographers

  • @dmitryru53
    @dmitryru53 Год назад

    One of the best lovestory films I've ever seen.

  • @intothewheel
    @intothewheel Год назад +2

    Wow... Speechless.
    Great work, amazing shot!
    Then now, I need to be there.

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Thank you 🙂, highly recommend Kyrgyzstan as a whole.. such a beautiful place

  • @GreenGibbon
    @GreenGibbon Год назад +1

    The Kegety Pass! Woooooooo! I was thinking of riding it, but I've changed my mind now. Cheers, from Australia!

  • @life_done_different
    @life_done_different Год назад +2

    Such a beautiful landscape and desolate roads - what an epic adventure. So glad I found this channel - I can't wait to Bikepack this part of the world!

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Thanks :), Kyrgyzstan is just a dream to cycle..can't wait to go back

    • @life_done_different
      @life_done_different Год назад +1

      @@HenryMerk Yes I heard this! I was speaking to a guy yesterday who has just cycled it! Once I I have finished SE Asia I will go!

  • @franka.gundersen3177
    @franka.gundersen3177 Год назад +4

    Thanks for sharing your journey with us 👍

  • @Richardchien1
    @Richardchien1 Год назад

    the most remote cycling trail on the earth, great job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @effinareenwisy
    @effinareenwisy Год назад +1

    My utmost respect to both of you, especially to Moni. What an extraordinary woman, traversing through such treacherous terrains.

  • @flaviovazquez9188
    @flaviovazquez9188 Год назад +3

    Epic Video! Majestic landscapes! I enjoy watching when you guys cook. Greetings from Argentina!

  • @TapioBlue
    @TapioBlue Год назад +10

    A very special motivation to embark on an arduous journey as such. I can imagine that any of life's hurdles would appear negligible after conquering those passes.
    Many wouldn't realize the effort pushing a bike loaded with food and gear, camera equipment, let alone all the filming effort!

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Thank you so much, really appreciate the comment 🙂

  • @advcycling
    @advcycling Год назад +4

    Привет! Спасибо за небольшое предисловие о цели вашего путешествия. Я с удовольствием посмотрел выпуск байкпакинг в Georgia

  • @ObiOne751
    @ObiOne751 Год назад +4

    Was für geniale Aufnahmen und alles so unaufgeregt und ohne ständige Selbstdarstellung, einfach toll

  • @Chris64France
    @Chris64France Год назад +1

    The Kegety pass ascent is absolutely epic! It reminds me of the Lord of the ring! Bravo! 💪 for the performance

  • @tw8285
    @tw8285 Год назад +15

    Ihr beide macht mit Abstand die besten bikepacking Filme die ich kenne. So sympathisch und down to earth. Dazu noch eine absolut professionelle Filmtechnik. Vielen Dank!

  • @skitennir3626
    @skitennir3626 Год назад +1

    You two are so brave and strong to climb that pass. I felt like I was there struggling with you.

  • @dmitryru53
    @dmitryru53 Год назад +4

    Чудо, как здорово! Спасибо вам, ребята.

  • @chrislo3601
    @chrislo3601 Год назад +1

    Extrem beeindruckende Bilder. Bisweilen sieht man die Verzweiflung in den Augen.

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад +1

      Lieben Dank. Freut mich, dass es dir gefallen hat =)

  • @UmarFarooq-zb6bd
    @UmarFarooq-zb6bd 23 дня назад

    This was not a travel vlog. It was a beautiful art movie. Excellent ❤

  • @adventure_shadows
    @adventure_shadows Год назад +2

    Guys YOU are awesome! Thanks for being such a huge inspiration! Keep on going! 🚲💚✌

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Thank you for the kind words, appreciate it 🙂

  • @user-fw1cg3mo3r
    @user-fw1cg3mo3r Год назад +3

    ありがとうございます!

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Thank you so much for the support, appreciate it 🙂

  • @kevin3434343434
    @kevin3434343434 Год назад +2

    The photos interlaced with the video were great! The still shots really captured the moments, you could almost feel them.

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Thanks for the kind words 🙂

  • @IgorCyclist
    @IgorCyclist Год назад +1

    Das ist großes Kino von fernen Reisen und Einsamkeit in wunderschöner Natur. Klasse.

  • @andrewjjhalliday
    @andrewjjhalliday Год назад +2

    Always good to hear the context for the tour💪💪👍

  • @pedrsverge
    @pedrsverge Год назад +1

    RESPECT, RESPECT

  • @omare_biketonature
    @omare_biketonature Год назад +2

    What a beautiful story and fantastic ride! Cheers from Norway!

  • @ethanjschalekamp4042
    @ethanjschalekamp4042 Год назад +3

    wow, your photography is just gorgeous, the simplicity and composition is out of this world. I got emotional from it, great work

  • @fidosbikers
    @fidosbikers Год назад

    This is one of best bikepacking film presented on YT. I was watched and admired everything.

  • @abdurrahaman1136
    @abdurrahaman1136 Год назад +2

    love from bangladesh

  • @EwanZgz
    @EwanZgz Год назад +2

    Congratulations from Spain, guys. It had to be very emotive getting there, to your roots.
    I've enjoyed A LOT watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your incredible adventure. A bikepacking lover 🏕️🚲

  • @Michael-rz7ic
    @Michael-rz7ic Год назад +1

    Wow x 1000, the cinematography matches the extreme scale of geography. Congratulations on this epic journey to both of you. Peace.

  • @davewoodward1155
    @davewoodward1155 Год назад +1

    Brilliant and interesting video thank you for sharing with us.

  • @michaelodwyer4000
    @michaelodwyer4000 Год назад +9

    Your videos are just getting better and better. Such a great story and so well made. Thank you.

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Great to hear, thank you a lot 🙂

  • @pittbrad
    @pittbrad Год назад +3

    Danke für diesen Beitrag. Ich selbst bin auch ein Russland-Deutscher und werde aus gesundheitlichen Gründen so eine Reise nie machen können, aber euer Video hat mir das Gefühl gegeben, dabei gewesen zu sein 😊. Viele Dank.

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Mega Kompliment, danke dir =)

  • @synesthesiafilms
    @synesthesiafilms Год назад +2

    Beautiful that you both can share your experiences and the moments witnessing the marvelous beauty of the planet.

  • @tomtom-sh1iq
    @tomtom-sh1iq Год назад +2

    Come agan to KYRGYZSTAN we were wery happy see you gyis🤗

  • @skweektube1676
    @skweektube1676 Год назад +1

    Beautiful trip. I'd like to ride there some day. Cheers!

  • @almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440
    @almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440 Год назад +1

    Beautiful!

  • @angen_k
    @angen_k Год назад +2

    Случайно нашел Ваш канал, смотрел видео и все не понимал, все просто и по родному и истории и подача материала путешествий. И посмотрев это видео я понял что к чему .... Удачи Вам во всем и больше красивых мест!

  • @patsip2566
    @patsip2566 Год назад +1

    Superb cycling trek with an historical target. You both are so nice and courageous , despite the weather conditions and the steepy rocky tracks. Just continue to be in harmony with the nature. Only missing in your movie are the contact with the local population; hoping you had great moments with that.

  • @Fulviolosmilzo
    @Fulviolosmilzo Год назад +1

    Ogni video un piccolo film complimenti veramente per tutta la serie di video compreso quello della bici e dell’attrezzatura 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @NewBootGoofin930
    @NewBootGoofin930 Год назад +2

    Another beautiful trip, thank you for sharing. Keep up the great work and well made content!

  • @CanadianSledDog
    @CanadianSledDog Год назад +2

    Hi Henry and Moni! You two are so inspiring! I just found this episode and now I have to go back and watch them all from the start.

  • @balakrishnadash8131
    @balakrishnadash8131 Год назад +2

    Hard drive 👍👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @ogamiitto8627
    @ogamiitto8627 Год назад +8

    Kyrgyzstan has such stunning landscapes... Great memories. You guys did a great job, congrats !

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад +1

      That's so true.. thank you =)

  • @sobrien112
    @sobrien112 Год назад +1

    Another great film. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ali.riza.sengun
    @ali.riza.sengun 5 месяцев назад

    17:29 Crossing this road by bike is the best feeling in the world 😍I wish best for you, Henry & Monica ❤

  • @drujo4ek
    @drujo4ek Год назад +1

    Hi from Russia! Awesome film, as usual! Surprised and pleased to know, that you were born in ex-USSR countries. Maybe it's time to learn more about ex-USSR and explore Russia next summer. ;) If you will have any questions or need any help, feel free to contact. ;) Best of luck! Nazdorovje!
    P.S. You have gathered people from all over the world here, in comments. Even ppl from my favorite Brazil is here. Great!

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Great to hear, thanks a lot =)

  • @tanergulgec5375
    @tanergulgec5375 10 месяцев назад

    Beautiful, lovely two person. Fulfilling, simple, lovely story, images and music. Bikepacking... Congratulations!

  • @Sparky-ov1ot
    @Sparky-ov1ot Год назад +1

    Well done both of you, what an effort to get there, hope all goes well for you both wherever you live.

  • @desert.mantis
    @desert.mantis Год назад +2

    That Kegety Pass footage is magnificent . What a challenge for the two of you! I am glad I "stumbled "upon your channel. I subscribed to watch more adventures.

  • @yama.tsuri.minivelo
    @yama.tsuri.minivelo Год назад +1

    日本からです!こんばんわ!
    素晴らしい映像、魅せる編集技術!
    あなたのチャンネルに出会えたことに感謝!
    僕も旅に出かけたい。チャンネル登録しました!
    ありがとう!

  • @junkim7244
    @junkim7244 Год назад +2

    Kudos to your great trip to discover your family history. Our Korean people in the former Soviet Union have a painful and sad history just like you, so I sympathize more and more.

  • @cascadorys
    @cascadorys Год назад +2

    Amazing efforts!

  • @mh24ac35
    @mh24ac35 Год назад +2

    Danke!

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      thank you so much for your support, appreciate it 🤗

  • @Andrew-Andre
    @Andrew-Andre Год назад +3

    Thank you for sharing your story! Your filming is incredible as always!

  • @garyb2078
    @garyb2078 10 месяцев назад

    This is absolutely stunning. Thank you.

  • @5870cve0
    @5870cve0 Год назад +3

    Vous avez bien du courage, l’ascension n’était pas facile, bravo à tous les 2!

  • @Wombat8003
    @Wombat8003 Год назад

    Incredible, stunning, beautiful. You're amazing people!

  • @grt840
    @grt840 Год назад +1

    Great story, spectacular views!

  • @kaylaquaqualezzi711
    @kaylaquaqualezzi711 Год назад

    Great to see you two 😍😍

  • @veloatlas
    @veloatlas Год назад

    Such a beautiful video 📹 😊❤ thank you 👍

  • @billyriley492
    @billyriley492 Год назад

    What a very lovely story. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @svantee
    @svantee Год назад +4

    Was für ein wunderschönes, aufregendes Video eurer Reise. Nach dem Intro war ich bereits komplett hooked! Diese endlosen Weiten sehen so unfassbar aus. Ich will mir gar nicht vorstellen wie anstrengend es gewesen sein muss den Pass hochzuschieben UND es gleichzeitig so filmisch festzuhalten!

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Danke dir für die lieben Worte =)

  • @saskhiker3935
    @saskhiker3935 Год назад +1

    Amazing!! Great photography. Thank you.

  • @loulvanerst1502
    @loulvanerst1502 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for your smiles and the emotions. This travel is so hard and i hope that's a good experience for you both.

  • @testing24dfas
    @testing24dfas Год назад +1

    This was a work of art.

  • @mathiasheblich869
    @mathiasheblich869 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much for sharing 🙏🏽

    • @HenryMerk
      @HenryMerk  Год назад

      Glad you liked it, thanks for watching 😊

  • @tammymahon5571
    @tammymahon5571 Год назад +1

    Amazing commitment you guys. I've been to Kyrgyzstan the entire country is filled with giant mountains. Stunning drone shots makes me want to go back.

  • @TazLawrie
    @TazLawrie Год назад

    i lived almaty 8 years cycled every day almost to many far flung corners of the country u are lucky to be born here its stunning country and the people are good.

  • @claudiomarchant6134
    @claudiomarchant6134 Год назад +1

    Fantastic work…. Congrats from chile… very beatiful movie i want to see the next charper.

  • @TheWelshtart
    @TheWelshtart Год назад +2

    Awesome stuff guys and epic determination climbing the Pass, well done, stay safe.

  • @svetoslavdonev1555
    @svetoslavdonev1555 Год назад

    You are Heroes! Respect!!!🛐

  • @akapulkrolopez2708
    @akapulkrolopez2708 Год назад +2

    excelente su travesia, me trasladé junto a ustedes por esos bellos senderos !

  • @ERIKLAET
    @ERIKLAET Год назад +1

    Magnifique 😮

  • @jenspetersen672
    @jenspetersen672 Год назад +1

    what an adventure for you

  • @ColCastree
    @ColCastree Год назад

    I really enjoyed this video. So nice you saw your birth place and home.. just lovely.

  • @Adventurist
    @Adventurist Год назад +1

    Verflucht gutes Video. Danke fürs Teilen!

  • @giuseppecatalano7801
    @giuseppecatalano7801 Год назад +1

    Beautiful video! 💚

  • @daver4413
    @daver4413 Год назад +1

    100 likes for this one! Wish I could've been with you on that climb - the scenery, the challenge, the remoteness... And those drone shots - wow - thank you. And lovely ending with your personal destinations. May you find many more fulfilling adventures :)