Cycling Across The World's Largest Salt Flat on My Surly Ogre
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- Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024
- As I pedal through the altiplano, the challenge and thrill of cycling across the world's largest salt flat await me in Jirira, a town on the northern edge of the Salar de Uyuni.
Spanning over 10,000 square kilometers, the Uyuni salt flat is a stunning natural wonder formed by the evaporation of prehistoric lakes, leaving behind a dazzling expanse of salt crystals.
But Salar de Uyuni isn't just about salt flats; it's also home to otherworldly landscapes, such as the towering Tunupa Volcano and the rocky outcrop of Incahuasi Island dotted with giant cacti.
The region also boasts a rich cultural heritage, with indigenous Aymara and Quechua communities living in the surrounding hills.
The next day, I set off on my Surly Ogre bicycle, eagerly anticipating my adventure. Cycling across the Salar de Uyuni is for the strong-hearted, as the terrain is unpredictable and challenging. But I was determined to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
As I cycled across the vast salt flat, I was blown away by the sheer scale and beauty of the landscape. The salt crystals shimmered in the sun, creating a surreal and breathtaking atmosphere. I was humbled by the history and culture of the region.
This video documents my journey, from the exhilarating highs to the inevitable lows. In addition, it showcases the sheer magnificence of the Salar de Uyuni and the great Surly Ogre bicycle, which proved to be a reliable and sturdy companion throughout the trip.
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Great video
Thanks!
Wonderful Trip 🥰
Thanks. Appreciated it.
Love it
Wow ,Fantastic adventure , what month is it? No wet salt?
More Power to You👍🙏
January. Just did it last week
yea bro!!
So cool. Your dinner reminded me of one of one of Brian's camping adventures where they cross country skied all day. By the time they set up camp they were starving and sweaty wet but everything was frozen and they couldn't get their stove lit. They ate frozen Spaghetti inside their sleeping bags and said it was a most delicious meal 😋
I loved it at the time, but thinking about it now makes me gag.
Love watching your videos. Considering buying a Surly Ogre myself too. What kind of tyres did you use for this trip?
Schwalbe Marathon 2”
wow! i don‘t think u remember me‘ we meet on a rooftop in Imsouane.
i can‘t belive ur still riding ur bike! ur videos are soo much fun to watch! i love it!! guess switzerland is not on ur bucketlist‘ but would love to see u again‘ maybe somewhere in the water sharing a wave or so 🤗 keep it up! ur inspiring! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Ha! I do remember. Have you been back to Morocco? It’s still my favorite surf destination. I’m planning on heading back soon. Maybe this year.
Love it Buffer! Good job man!!
Beautiful scenery!! Thx for sharing
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
Always
Way cool 👍 nice
Thanks!!!
Niceeee!
Thank you! Cheers!
I sure thought you were going to say that Anchovy Pasta was disgusting.
What's was the temperature whole you were on the Salt flat?
Mid 70’s during the day, but the sun was relentless. At night it dropped into the 40”s.
Wow that’s a huge drop in temp drop! It’s so exciting watching your experiences! You make it feel like they we are there with u! What fun
lol, the old lady was hilarious
I loved her. So sweet.
3:35 yikes. Salt and steel! Man screw it, I'd ride my Surly over that. What an awesome experience!
Why no generator?
Hahahaha!
With a bag full of electronics you are carrying you need one of two things...a dynamo hub...or a solar charger that you can put ontop of your bags..I got one...AU$160..And work fine.Powerbanks are not enough
Do yourself a favour...get yourself a Helinox chair...and never go without it.
I have the Schmidt Son hub with the Cinq Plus. Works like a charm, but I wanted to go out with everything full charged incase I needed to use all my juice for navigation.
Those look nice. Good call.