You’re welcome : I had such joy & sorrow in being part of creating, hosting, and shooting this event. It was a much-needed gathering for everyone involved.
Thank you. Iohan still haunts my thoughts and dreams to this day. Like you, his journeys invoked a deep longing and sense of truth about what life and the world were all about, and why so many of us set out for the horizon. What is so strange is that he seemed to be living what we all inherently seek, seemed to discard the frivolous in favor of the salt of true connection, and yet he ended it the way he did. I keep wondering if it was the effect of the pandemic, claiming him the way it did so many others. I guess we’ll never really know. Nevertheless, this tribute brings a beauty and wholeness to his ending. Thank you, also, for calling attention to the support men need, and the tragic lack of support society so often has for them. And thank you for Gregory Alan Isakov’s song, whose music I first discovered through Iohan’s videos, and I’ve fallen in love with. Beautiful. Appropriate. Gracious.
Thanks you for the most eloquent comment. Iohan lived a live many of us only wished, but his demeanour and character is what many of us aspired to. It was a combination of many factors, including COVID restrictions, that plagued him, and the result of it all is so very tragic. I only hope that through all of this, it opens eyes to the issues at hand. Men need support. And society needs to under that men in all walks of life suffer. Many in silence, too proud to reach out.
Amazing how he deeply touched so many of us through his videos. I still can’t get through an episode without tearing up. Thank you so much for this beautiful tribute to Iohan 😢
@@rogerbouchard7135 I'm always happy to hear people who have vicariously enjoyed my travels. It makes the time and effort in creating the videos all worthwhile. I'm invigorated that you have been inspired to ride.
I had the good fortune to meet him in person and he is every bit as kind and gentle as he is in the videos. He will be missed, his videos will continue to inspire and comfort us. When life gets tough, I find myself pulling up one of his videos to see how he manages to overcome the impossible, all of a sudden, my problems don't seem to be so tough after all.
I re-watch his trips for many reasons, but his fortitude is was I am always left in awe. On, no big deal, I’ll just walk through over the pass in some remote foreign 3-world country. Just another day at the office.
Thank you so much Rob! Same thing here: why I am still in mourning, why is my soul still aching - caused by a man I never met. Oh Iohan: Had no idea through which valley of tears you went through, and how loaded your bike-packs were, too heavy to carry them on. We all wished we could bear a little of your weight and change your mind. Iohan, maybe the world was too small for you? Looking forward to your vast excursions throughout the universe - “let curiosity be your guide, and sleep with even more unfamiliar stars!” Thank you, Iohan - just shine on!
It was a profound loss for our community. and I think we forget the influence and reach we have on social media platforms. He had many battles and the system failed him.
I still like people; I'm old now, too. I just want to let you know I was right there in spirit as you said a goodbye tribute to Iohan. This world will miss seeing his smiling face experiencing outdoor honest adventures. Animals he would have encountered along the way will never know what they'll miss either. More lives should be like Iohan's was. I, nor anybody else can be there for Iohan while he faces struggles alone, but if anyone is hurting like he must have been, please reach out so others may be there for you. and remember, life is no promise one way or another. Many have it far worse than you, such as children suffering torment in burn wards. Find joy that this world ha plenty to offer the fortunate, because it'll be there for you too if fortune finds your particular door, and knocks. Oh, that we all could sit back and laugh at how wastefully foolish we've been all along. Yes, I think we all deserve a time of laughter, even at our own expense. Live well, laugh often, love much. Humor and laughter could heal this tired broken world, I just know it!
Thx for this wonderful tribute to Iohan. I keep watching his films from time to time again. Mostly when I feel sad or I am lost in this brutal world. He gives me strength through his glory pictures. But there is a immense problem for people at risk of suicide. Iohan was allone! He was allone most of the day time and surerly at night time. Suicidal thoughts grow in these sircumstances a lot better then beeing intigrated somewhere in a society. I know that these thoughts can grow everywhere but when I traveled on my motorbike by my self, I quite often felt lonesome even under thousends of people. And lonliness is deffinately not good for suicidal exposed people. RIP Iohan
Iohan had a number of things that compounded his depression. Being a solo traveler was not one of them. This was his way of moving through life. Yes, a little quiet and slightly introverted, but he was really quite a character. He was not alone during his last few years… far from it. However, severe sleep apnea, lasting issues from high-altitude sickness, and restraints from COVID restrictions all played at part. He sought help in the last few days. At his most vulnerable time our medical system failed him. Failed us.
That was a great video Salty. Despite never meeting Iohan, he has had a huge impact on my life. I cried through all that...it surprises me still the depth of loss I feel for someone I never met, but that is only testament to his relatability, passion, humility. Everything he taught through sharing his adventures. I would have loved to be there to celebrate his life with you all, so thank you for sharing it here.
You are very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed my "version" of what I experience at the event. Personally I found it hard being part promoter, organizer, and participant. However, for me, it was still a very poignant and enlightening experience.
Thank you for this. I turned 53 today and I reckon Iohan lived more in his short time than I have in all of mine. He was Kindness and courage personified and his films are now resting quietly on my hard drive ready to inspire whenever I need them...
I'm a few years older, and I feel the same. I look at how he has inspired so many people in such a short time, and that inspires me to get out and explore for myself, and also share with others the same feeling of discovery as we learn of new (to us) places and chance encounters along the way. I look at his work, and know I have a long way to go in achieving something remotely similar, but it doesn't lessen my passion for trying to reach those goals.
Just stumbled on this beautiful film while searching for bikepacking studf. While I never met Iohan, I was following his adventures and I was also deeply affected when I learned of his passing. Thanks for the beautiful tribute and reminder of a great human being. 🙏
Nice work Salty! I still get choked up over Iohan. Like you I never met him, but I feel his loss deeply. I feel like he was a dear friend. Every time I find myself pushing my fatbike in a place where bikes have no business I feel like he is with me. Such a great loss! Perfect choice for the music as well. Thank you!
The music was one of Iohan's favourite songs. The Parsons learned this, just for the event, and it was quite touching. Most people at the event knew the connection Iohan had with this particular song. It was the ONLY song that I wanted. I'm glad you enjoyed my documentation of the event. We all have a void in our hearts left by Iohan, but maybe, over time, we will find a way to fill it with our own experiences out on the road of life.
I still think of Iohan every other day, it's incredible the way someone I've never met can make me feel. Strangely, this great loss has been a driving force inspiring me to keep going and take my fear by the horns. I feel like the disciple who's lost his master, so I will carry on his teachings no matter how scary this new world gets, we'll ride on as long as we can. I wish I could have been there, maybe next year?? I'd love to see an annual event dedicated to Iohan.
Well said! In see what he was tackling during each episode of this travels, whether it was the route, the geography, the weather, or the mishaps... he was always so chill and positive. As he said, a little stubbornness and naivety.
tears roled down my cheeks while watching this. As I was a big fan of his beautiful films. Each and everyone was an adventure on its own, filmed in a way you were truely there with him. I've seen the clip in your BC epic where he rides with you through British Columbia. Keep up the fantastic work you put in, in to your content. Thanks
I wish I had been there. A great tribute. As with so many people who have literally superhuman powers (and HE DID!), his passion, like his insomina, and ultimate suicide were feuled by a gentle , beautiful soul who had much darkness in his past. That's all speculation but I really believe that sometimes awful things create beautiful compassion, art, determination and generosity. Whatever happened, we got Iohan branded beautifully on all of our souls. He died the day of my birthday and at the same age as Jesus. While Iohan didn't save me, he was certainly a huge inspirational figure since his videos came out years ago.
My birthday is shortly after. I learned of his passing the day before I left on a 3-week trip. It was hard not to think about him, especially when the weather was bad… there are so many other things I learned about him during this event, especially from the group of treeplanters that worked with him over the years. Quite a kindred, gentle soul…. And prankster.
Hey Rob. It's Mike. We met in Beaverdale. Great video bud. Wish I was there. Still mourning lohan. Think of him often when I get into some serious climbing or pushing in the most remote areas. Hope all went well with your race you were doing when we met. I did most of the province and made it to Campbell River. Took 23 days
HEY MIKE!!!! Great to hear from you. So happy you had a good (long) trip. You definitely had the right attitude, not letting any dilemas dampen your spirits. Good on-ya for that. I had a great race... until (spoiler) a few forest fires dumping ash basically shut down my lungs 115km from the end. I really contemplated pushing through, but when I got to Princeton, locals said the road was restricted to heavy equipment they were hauling in to a fire just west of Tulameen. Thwarted again. --- another video will document the second attempt.
Brother. Thank you. His impact was felt by many. Maybe some are meant or called away for more. A great tribute. I wish, I would have known. Iohan is remembered....its all any of us can ask for. Bless your heart!
Thank you for making this beautiful video with its heartfelt narration, cinematic photography and reflective music. A perfect tribute to complement Iohan's life.
Wow, this was simply beautiful. Rob, never underestimate how much you and your travels mean to many of us whom you have never met. ride on, ride safely.
Thanks for this, Rob. It was beautiful! And a heartfelt thanks to Dan and Melanie and your wife too for making it such a special weekend. He will be missed.
I didn't even finished the video, but already, thank you friend. (Also, calling you friend since I resonate a lot with your thoughts, you seem like a very nice person). Iohan's death has been without doubt the death of someone I've never knew that affected me the most. I've been thinking about him literally almost every day since his passing last year. I find it unavoidable, since I took lots of positive things from him, from his wisdom, spirit, kindness to even just all the awesome music that he used in his videos. I still watching all his videos and I continue to be amazed by how good he was as a person. I also thought about making my little tribute to him. Feels a bit warm to know how others still missing him. He was an incredible human, and it really hurts that someone like him is not here anymore. But I have the hope that he is discovering new worlds, wherever he may be.
He's had such a profound effect on people in the cycling sphere it is kind of perplexing. And the reasons of his passing make it that much more difficult to comprehend. It shows us all, that we all face our own struggles. In the end, I hope that all those who know of Iohan, have learned valuable lessons from his travels AND his passing.
This touched me deeply. Thank you for organizing this memorial, and for this video. Iohan made such an impact. Sometimes when I am having challenging times during a trip, I think of him - his fortitude, his courage - and it gets me through. I know this is true for many of us.
It was an honour to help organize and be a part of the event. While there are many things I take away from his videos, one aspect I enjoy is seeing the progression as a storyteller and filmmaker... along with his language skills. That also inspires me off the bike.
A nice tribute. I don't remember, but I must have known him over my 45 years cycling in, around and over 1000s of kms away from Vancouver. But for sure I travelled many of the same roads, even if at different times. In the Vancouver Bike Club we had the tradition of carrying some of the ashes of our dear departed inside our frames, so they can keep on rolling along. I like that idea.
yes... he wanted to travel the world, so we sent his ashs along with others to spread. It an adventure to watch his entire 40-episode series as he rode from the Yukon to Argentina
Perdón por escribirlo en mi idioma, muchas gracias desde lo más profundo de mi corazón por este bello homenaje. En mis reflexiones sobre la muerte de Iohan me llegue a cuestionar si era normal sentir tanto la muerte de alguien que nunca conocí, gracias por compartir ese sentimiento y hacerme sentir que no soy el único. Iohan me llevaba un par de años de edad y siento que es un amigo al cual le podría haber tendido una mano. Lo llevaré siempre en mi corazón como alguien que cambió mi vida para bien
No apology needed (thanks to Google Translate). I agree that for someone many of us have never met, he took hold of our hearts and brought us along on his travels, allowing us to experience his ups, downs, follies, and triumphs in a very unfiltered way. It was his way of telling the story, and making us ponder life with his deep, meaningful words. He was a very different person that the rests of us. I think that's why many of us connected on a different level. The yearning to me more like him, to have such a soul would be liberating. Which, makes his passing that much more heartbreaking. Be safe and live life. ~~~~ No se necesitan disculpas (gracias a Google Translate). Estoy de acuerdo en que para alguien que muchos de nosotros nunca hemos conocido, se apoderó de nuestros corazones y nos llevó en sus viajes, permitiéndonos experimentar sus altibajos, locuras y triunfos sin filtros. Era su manera de contar la historia y hacernos reflexionar sobre la vida con sus profundas y significativas palabras. Era una persona muy diferente al resto de nosotros. Creo que es por eso que muchos de nosotros nos conectamos en un nivel diferente. El anhelo de ser más como él, de tener un alma así, sería liberador. Lo cual hace que su fallecimiento sea mucho más desgarrador. Mantente a salvo y vive la vida.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Iohan was living with Dan & Melanie he was back in Canada, and at the time of his passing. This type of event was needed to help many who knew him first-hand, from cycling, tree-planting, or just offering a house to do laundry, rest his head, and fix his bike.
I subscribed Iohan channel back in 2014. We talked on Messenger that he will visit me in Poland when he will be in Europe. Sadly it will never happen 😢
Yeah… Iohan and I chatted a few times online and when he was riding around during covid he was going to stop by on the island… we never did ride together ~ I feel the same :’(
Very nice Rob, I'll never be the cyclist you and Iohan are/were, but you both inspire me to one day gain editing skills! Great job, and thanks again for all your hard work and the sacrifice of your time.
Yeah... I found it difficult playing organizer, and also wanting to absorb all that was going on. So many people and conversations I wish I could have had more time to enjoy. However, I personally really enjoyed the event, the company, the ride, and the emotions that came over me.
Really this video makes me cry .. Sorry for him . I love this man since 2013 I know him and He Came to Oman and also to Dubai also . Back tto the way to Egypt also . I miss him . . Anyway I will pray for his soul from Sri lanka and india . As per my Religion I will pray for him . Thank you for upload this valuable information .
I have a co-worker from Sri Lanka. I’m not sure how well Google translate work with Tamil or Sinhala அயோஹான் ஒரு சிறப்பு ஆன்மாவாக இருந்தார். உங்கள் பிரார்த்தனைகளுக்கு நன்றி අයෝහාන් විශේෂ ආත්මයක් විය. ඔබගේ යාච්ඤාවලට ස්තූතියි … and May God’s blessings be with you always.
Watched his adventures and followed him since. His feat is remarkably profound because his heart wells in what he does.
Regardless of anything.
So well said ☮️
Stable song. This was his favorite. Thanks for sharing this video.
You’re welcome : I had such joy & sorrow in being part of creating, hosting, and shooting this event. It was a much-needed gathering for everyone involved.
A beautiful and heartfelt memorial tribute to Iohan. Thank you Rob.
Thanks 😊
Thank you thank you thank you
You are very welcome.
Thank you so much for this. It's a beautiful tribute.
You're very welcome. I'm glad you liked it Jolene.
Thank you,
You are welcome! Thanks for watching :)
beautiful tribute! he is still riding around with a lot of us! Om yo!
I truly believe he his :)
Beautiful, thank you so much. Soft as Iohan.
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Beautiful made me cry. He deserves to be cried about ❤
He has received many of my tears
Thank you. Iohan still haunts my thoughts and dreams to this day. Like you, his journeys invoked a deep longing and sense of truth about what life and the world were all about, and why so many of us set out for the horizon. What is so strange is that he seemed to be living what we all inherently seek, seemed to discard the frivolous in favor of the salt of true connection, and yet he ended it the way he did. I keep wondering if it was the effect of the pandemic, claiming him the way it did so many others. I guess we’ll never really know. Nevertheless, this tribute brings a beauty and wholeness to his ending.
Thank you, also, for calling attention to the support men need, and the tragic lack of support society so often has for them.
And thank you for Gregory Alan Isakov’s song, whose music I first discovered through Iohan’s videos, and I’ve fallen in love with.
Beautiful. Appropriate. Gracious.
Thanks you for the most eloquent comment. Iohan lived a live many of us only wished, but his demeanour and character is what many of us aspired to. It was a combination of many factors, including COVID restrictions, that plagued him, and the result of it all is so very tragic. I only hope that through all of this, it opens eyes to the issues at hand. Men need support. And society needs to under that men in all walks of life suffer. Many in silence, too proud to reach out.
Merci beaucoup!
Vous êtes les bienvenus Janmi
He inspired so many of us 😊
Yes he did... sadly missed
Amazing how he deeply touched so many of us through his videos. I still can’t get through an episode without tearing up. Thank you so much for this beautiful tribute to Iohan 😢
You're very welcome Ray, thank you for the comment.
Thank you
Welcome… thanks for watching ☮️
That was a beautiful story. I have watched many of Iohan's videos and have travelled many miles over some rugged terrain with him. RIP Iohan.
Thank you.. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It was an honour to help organize such an event
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I have to admit I have traveled many miles with you and you have enthused me to get into bikepacking.
@@rogerbouchard7135 I'm always happy to hear people who have vicariously enjoyed my travels. It makes the time and effort in creating the videos all worthwhile. I'm invigorated that you have been inspired to ride.
This was great. Thank you. Now I’ll watch one of Iohan’s videos.
You’re welcome
My heart fell more warm and I know the his heart would find comfort too watching this. Thanks you.
Thank you Bernardo for the kind words.
I had the good fortune to meet him in person and he is every bit as kind and gentle as he is in the videos. He will be missed, his videos will continue to inspire and comfort us. When life gets tough, I find myself pulling up one of his videos to see how he manages to overcome the impossible, all of a sudden, my problems don't seem to be so tough after all.
I re-watch his trips for many reasons, but his fortitude is was I am always left in awe. On, no big deal, I’ll just walk through over the pass in some remote foreign 3-world country. Just another day at the office.
Thankyou for that, without meeting him in person we knew him through his exploits and adventures, we all wish he was still here.
From the stories others shared, I got to know him in a few different lights.
Thank you so much Rob! Same thing here: why I am still in mourning, why is my soul still aching - caused by a man I never met. Oh Iohan: Had no idea through which valley of tears you went through, and how loaded your bike-packs were, too heavy to carry them on. We all wished we could bear a little of your weight and change your mind. Iohan, maybe the world was too small for you? Looking forward to your vast excursions throughout the universe - “let curiosity be your guide, and sleep with even more unfamiliar stars!” Thank you, Iohan - just shine on!
It was a profound loss for our community. and I think we forget the influence and reach we have on social media platforms. He had many battles and the system failed him.
🙏
peace
I still like people; I'm old now, too. I just want to let you know I was right there in spirit as you said a goodbye tribute to Iohan. This world will miss seeing his smiling face experiencing outdoor honest adventures. Animals he would have encountered along the way will never know what they'll miss either. More lives should be like Iohan's was. I, nor anybody else can be there for Iohan while he faces struggles alone, but if anyone is hurting like he must have been, please reach out so others may be there for you. and remember, life is no promise one way or another. Many have it far worse than you, such as children suffering torment in burn wards. Find joy that this world ha plenty to offer the fortunate, because it'll be there for you too if fortune finds your particular door, and knocks. Oh, that we all could sit back and laugh at how wastefully foolish we've been all along. Yes, I think we all deserve a time of laughter, even at our own expense. Live well, laugh often, love much. Humor and laughter could heal this tired broken world, I just know it!
Nicely said... ☮️
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures ☮🕊 Maine says hello.
A wonderful thing to do to honor the man.
Another awesome video!
Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was an amazing gathering of people. The stories we all shared was a great way to process out loss.
Thx for this wonderful tribute to Iohan.
I keep watching his films from time to time again. Mostly when I feel sad or I am lost in this brutal world. He gives me strength through his glory pictures.
But there is a immense problem for people at risk of suicide. Iohan was allone! He was allone most of the day time and surerly at night time. Suicidal thoughts grow in these sircumstances a lot better then beeing intigrated somewhere in a society. I know that these thoughts can grow everywhere but when I traveled on my motorbike by my self, I quite often felt lonesome even under thousends of people. And lonliness is deffinately not good for suicidal exposed people.
RIP Iohan
Iohan had a number of things that compounded his depression. Being a solo traveler was not one of them. This was his way of moving through life. Yes, a little quiet and slightly introverted, but he was really quite a character. He was not alone during his last few years… far from it. However, severe sleep apnea, lasting issues from high-altitude sickness, and restraints from COVID restrictions all played at part. He sought help in the last few days. At his most vulnerable time our medical system failed him. Failed us.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Its such a tragedy! Thx for your words.
All the best to u guys
Greetings from Bavaria
Marc
That was a great video Salty. Despite never meeting Iohan, he has had a huge impact on my life. I cried through all that...it surprises me still the depth of loss I feel for someone I never met, but that is only testament to his relatability, passion, humility. Everything he taught through sharing his adventures. I would have loved to be there to celebrate his life with you all, so thank you for sharing it here.
You are very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed my "version" of what I experience at the event. Personally I found it hard being part promoter, organizer, and participant. However, for me, it was still a very poignant and enlightening experience.
Beautiful memorial, thanks for doing this…🙏
Welcome 🙏
Thanks so much. Though this old lady never met him. Found his beautiful cinematic videos during the pandemic... Glad that he is a peace now!
I'm glad you enjoyed watching this video, remember how Iohan influence and impacted many of our cycling lives.
Thank you for this. I turned 53 today and I reckon Iohan lived more in his short time than I have in all of mine. He was Kindness and courage personified and his films are now resting quietly on my hard drive ready to inspire whenever I need them...
I'm a few years older, and I feel the same. I look at how he has inspired so many people in such a short time, and that inspires me to get out and explore for myself, and also share with others the same feeling of discovery as we learn of new (to us) places and chance encounters along the way. I look at his work, and know I have a long way to go in achieving something remotely similar, but it doesn't lessen my passion for trying to reach those goals.
This is a beautiful film and celebration for Iohan. Thank you so much
Thank you for the kind words.
Just stumbled on this beautiful film while searching for bikepacking studf. While I never met Iohan, I was following his adventures and I was also deeply affected when I learned of his passing. Thanks for the beautiful tribute and reminder of a great human being. 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it! He will be sadly missed. I hope you find my channel useful. Reach out any time. ~ Salty.
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It's amazing to see how many lives Iohan touched through his videos. Thank you for sharing this video
It is truly amazing. Not a small village, but a pretty large township. Thanks for commenting. Peace ☮️
Thanks, that means so much
You're welcome! Glad you liked it.
What a beautiful tribute Rob. I shed quite a few years when I heard he left this world and find it difficult to express why, you've done it well 🙏
Thank you greatly for your kind words
Nice work Salty! I still get choked up over Iohan. Like you I never met him, but I feel his loss deeply. I feel like he was a dear friend. Every time I find myself pushing my fatbike in a place where bikes have no business I feel like he is with me. Such a great loss!
Perfect choice for the music as well. Thank you!
The music was one of Iohan's favourite songs. The Parsons learned this, just for the event, and it was quite touching. Most people at the event knew the connection Iohan had with this particular song. It was the ONLY song that I wanted. I'm glad you enjoyed my documentation of the event. We all have a void in our hearts left by Iohan, but maybe, over time, we will find a way to fill it with our own experiences out on the road of life.
RIP Iohan.
☮️ 😇 ❤️
I still think of Iohan every other day, it's incredible the way someone I've never met can make me feel. Strangely, this great loss has been a driving force inspiring me to keep going and take my fear by the horns. I feel like the disciple who's lost his master, so I will carry on his teachings no matter how scary this new world gets, we'll ride on as long as we can. I wish I could have been there, maybe next year?? I'd love to see an annual event dedicated to Iohan.
Well said! In see what he was tackling during each episode of this travels, whether it was the route, the geography, the weather, or the mishaps... he was always so chill and positive. As he said, a little stubbornness and naivety.
Beautiful, as he was.
That's beautiful. Iohan touched me so much as well. Such an inspiring being. Thanks for the tribute.
You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. 😇
Thank you Rob for all of the work you put into the memorial ride and this beautiful video.
Thanks Chris 😊
I love it! Thank you 🙏
Thanks 😊 😇
tears roled down my cheeks while watching this. As I was a big fan of his beautiful films. Each and everyone was an adventure on its own, filmed in a way you were truely there with him.
I've seen the clip in your BC epic where he rides with you through British Columbia.
Keep up the fantastic work you put in, in to your content.
Thanks
He and I have never ridden together. Only talked online. Yet his passing impacted me greatly.
Thank you. We miss you Iohan.....
I'm glad you enjoyed my experience at the event.
Very moving
thanks bigrob :)
I wish I had been there. A great tribute. As with so many people who have literally superhuman powers (and HE DID!), his passion, like his insomina, and ultimate suicide were feuled by a gentle , beautiful soul who had much darkness in his past. That's all speculation but I really believe that sometimes awful things create beautiful compassion, art, determination and generosity. Whatever happened, we got Iohan branded beautifully on all of our souls. He died the day of my birthday and at the same age as Jesus. While Iohan didn't save me, he was certainly a huge inspirational figure since his videos came out years ago.
My birthday is shortly after. I learned of his passing the day before I left on a 3-week trip. It was hard not to think about him, especially when the weather was bad… there are so many other things I learned about him during this event, especially from the group of treeplanters that worked with him over the years. Quite a kindred, gentle soul…. And prankster.
A wonderful vignette Rob! Thanks for everything. Looking forward to future rides! The deepest of thanks to Dan and Mel for all their supports!!!
And thank you being a part of the successful event.
Hey Rob. It's Mike. We met in Beaverdale. Great video bud. Wish I was there. Still mourning lohan. Think of him often when I get into some serious climbing or pushing in the most remote areas. Hope all went well with your race you were doing when we met. I did most of the province and made it to Campbell River. Took 23 days
HEY MIKE!!!! Great to hear from you. So happy you had a good (long) trip. You definitely had the right attitude, not letting any dilemas dampen your spirits. Good on-ya for that. I had a great race... until (spoiler) a few forest fires dumping ash basically shut down my lungs 115km from the end. I really contemplated pushing through, but when I got to Princeton, locals said the road was restricted to heavy equipment they were hauling in to a fire just west of Tulameen. Thwarted again. --- another video will document the second attempt.
Brother. Thank you. His impact was felt by many. Maybe some are meant or called away for more. A great tribute. I wish, I would have known. Iohan is remembered....its all any of us can ask for. Bless your heart!
Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing and caring, wishing I gad been able to join
You're very welcome. I hope this helps for those who couldn't attend.
Thank you for making this beautiful video with its heartfelt narration, cinematic photography and reflective music. A perfect tribute to complement Iohan's life.
Thank you very much!
Wow, this was simply beautiful. Rob, never underestimate how much you and your travels mean to many of us whom you have never met. ride on, ride safely.
Thanks Mark. Comments like that make it all the efforts worth while.
Thank you for sharing this. Beautifully done for a beautiful soul. I still watch his videos. I don’t think I’ll stop.
You're welcome. I watch them over again when I need to be inspired to get out and ride, or when I'm getting ready for a big trip.
Thanks for this, Rob. It was beautiful! And a heartfelt thanks to Dan and Melanie and your wife too for making it such a special weekend. He will be missed.
Thank you Cheryl. Super BIG hugs to you. I always enjoy riding and camping with you. Be safe, and we shall meet again on the open road.
Beautiful video.
Thank you very much John.
I didn't even finished the video, but already, thank you friend. (Also, calling you friend since I resonate a lot with your thoughts, you seem like a very nice person).
Iohan's death has been without doubt the death of someone I've never knew that affected me the most. I've been thinking about him literally almost every day since his passing last year. I find it unavoidable, since I took lots of positive things from him, from his wisdom, spirit, kindness to even just all the awesome music that he used in his videos. I still watching all his videos and I continue to be amazed by how good he was as a person.
I also thought about making my little tribute to him. Feels a bit warm to know how others still missing him. He was an incredible human, and it really hurts that someone like him is not here anymore.
But I have the hope that he is discovering new worlds, wherever he may be.
He's had such a profound effect on people in the cycling sphere it is kind of perplexing. And the reasons of his passing make it that much more difficult to comprehend. It shows us all, that we all face our own struggles. In the end, I hope that all those who know of Iohan, have learned valuable lessons from his travels AND his passing.
This touched me deeply. Thank you for organizing this memorial, and for this video. Iohan made such an impact. Sometimes when I am having challenging times during a trip, I think of him - his fortitude, his courage - and it gets me through. I know this is true for many of us.
It was an honour to help organize and be a part of the event. While there are many things I take away from his videos, one aspect I enjoy is seeing the progression as a storyteller and filmmaker... along with his language skills. That also inspires me off the bike.
Thank you so much. So glad I was able to join you all there.
Me too! It was such an enlightening experience.
well done 👍
Thank you 👍
Wonderful tribute for Iohan. Thank you for making such a beautiful video
You really captured how the entire weekend felt
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.
Very nice video! Thanks for posting, Rob. See you on the trails
thanks Dmitri - see you on the road !
A nice tribute. I don't remember, but I must have known him over my 45 years cycling in, around and over 1000s of kms away from Vancouver. But for sure I travelled many of the same roads, even if at different times. In the Vancouver Bike Club we had the tradition of carrying some of the ashes of our dear departed inside our frames, so they can keep on rolling along. I like that idea.
yes... he wanted to travel the world, so we sent his ashs along with others to spread. It an adventure to watch his entire 40-episode series as he rode from the Yukon to Argentina
I don’t know what to say but thank you for sharing this and Iohan is missed. ❤️🩹
You're very welcome. I was honoured to be a co-organizer and create the video for everyone.
Rip 😭LOHAN all the way from India (Nagaland)
Gracias Rob! It was an amazing tribute to Iohan ❤
Me alegra que hayas disfrutado el video... :)
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures que buen Español 👊
Perdón por escribirlo en mi idioma, muchas gracias desde lo más profundo de mi corazón por este bello homenaje. En mis reflexiones sobre la muerte de Iohan me llegue a cuestionar si era normal sentir tanto la muerte de alguien que nunca conocí, gracias por compartir ese sentimiento y hacerme sentir que no soy el único. Iohan me llevaba un par de años de edad y siento que es un amigo al cual le podría haber tendido una mano. Lo llevaré siempre en mi corazón como alguien que cambió mi vida para bien
No apology needed (thanks to Google Translate).
I agree that for someone many of us have never met, he took hold of our hearts and brought us along on his travels, allowing us to experience his ups, downs, follies, and triumphs in a very unfiltered way. It was his way of telling the story, and making us ponder life with his deep, meaningful words. He was a very different person that the rests of us. I think that's why many of us connected on a different level. The yearning to me more like him, to have such a soul would be liberating. Which, makes his passing that much more heartbreaking. Be safe and live life.
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No se necesitan disculpas (gracias a Google Translate).
Estoy de acuerdo en que para alguien que muchos de nosotros nunca hemos conocido, se apoderó de nuestros corazones y nos llevó en sus viajes, permitiéndonos experimentar sus altibajos, locuras y triunfos sin filtros. Era su manera de contar la historia y hacernos reflexionar sobre la vida con sus profundas y significativas palabras. Era una persona muy diferente al resto de nosotros. Creo que es por eso que muchos de nosotros nos conectamos en un nivel diferente. El anhelo de ser más como él, de tener un alma así, sería liberador. Lo cual hace que su fallecimiento sea mucho más desgarrador. Mantente a salvo y vive la vida.
how dare you making me cry watching this video
I’m sorry… but someone has to tell the story sometimes. ((Hugs))
Thanks Rob for this memorial ❤️
my pleasure.
A fantastic tribute for a great man and a great cause. All power to ya Salty, thanks for this.
You're very welcome Ed. Peace.
All intelligent, adventurous, or innovative people are complex, and often not that easy-going.
Very true
I only knew him through his videos on youtube and was in awe of his travels. This memorial is such a contrast to the recent UK one. Diolch Salty.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Iohan was living with Dan & Melanie he was back in Canada, and at the time of his passing. This type of event was needed to help many who knew him first-hand, from cycling, tree-planting, or just offering a house to do laundry, rest his head, and fix his bike.
I subscribed Iohan channel back in 2014. We talked on Messenger that he will visit me in Poland when he will be in Europe. Sadly it will never happen 😢
Yeah… Iohan and I chatted a few times online and when he was riding around during covid he was going to stop by on the island… we never did ride together ~ I feel the same :’(
@@SaltyBeard_Adventuresyep😢
Very nice Rob, I'll never be the cyclist you and Iohan are/were, but you both inspire me to one day gain editing skills! Great job, and thanks again for all your hard work and the sacrifice of your time.
Thank you Dan for all your hard work, and the amazing homemade pulled pork.
Wonderful tribute to such an incredible spirit. Thank you for this
You’re very welcome
Great story thanks for taking the time to share your tribute with us .peace and love from Tasmania
Thank you for watching ☮️
Well done Rob! I wish I had gotten a chance to chat with you and Melanie more than I did. And maybe even bike a bit more than I did!
Yeah... I found it difficult playing organizer, and also wanting to absorb all that was going on. So many people and conversations I wish I could have had more time to enjoy. However, I personally really enjoyed the event, the company, the ride, and the emotions that came over me.
Really this video makes me cry .. Sorry for him . I love this man since 2013 I know him and He Came to Oman and also to Dubai also . Back tto the way to Egypt also . I miss him . . Anyway I will pray for his soul from Sri lanka and india . As per my Religion I will pray for him . Thank you for upload this valuable information .
I have a co-worker from Sri Lanka. I’m not sure how well Google translate work with Tamil or Sinhala
அயோஹான் ஒரு சிறப்பு ஆன்மாவாக இருந்தார். உங்கள் பிரார்த்தனைகளுக்கு நன்றி
අයෝහාන් විශේෂ ආත්මයක් විය. ඔබගේ යාච්ඤාවලට ස්තූතියි
… and May God’s blessings be with you always.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures where are you from...
@@2Srilankadevelopment1975 / I’m from Canadian - live in Victoria - family tree is France many generations ago
I am from Sri lanka but Now working in Saudi arabia @@SaltyBeard_Adventures
Beautiful tribute Rob!
thanks Mike.
i hope Lohans bike is in the Smithsonian museum.
It’s happily travelling between various honorary owners.
thanks for the nice reply@@SaltyBeard_Adventures
you're very welcome - thanks for leaving a comment, it's very appreciated@@zarb88
Iohan isnt dead. We will have a chance to bikepack with him in Heaven
Ones hopes so
Is this going to be a annual ride?
Not planned as such. There was someone last year that did an anniversary ride in Chile.