The Toughest Bikepacking Adventure I've Ever Done

Nearly lost forever after the closure of GCN+, we are finally able to share this epic four-day adventure through the heart of the Peruvian Andes. Join Conor and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Van Avermaet as they tackle high-altitude mountain trails, lung-busting climbs, and the breathtaking beauty of the Sacred Valley. From hunting Strava KOMs in Cusco to navigating the massive 37km Abra Malaga pass, this is a raw look at what happens when a pro cyclist takes on the ultimate bikepacking challenge. ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - The Story Of The Lost Film 03:05 - Our Ambitious 4-Day Route 05:12 - Exploring Cusco At 11,000ft 07:49 - Greg Hunts A Local Strava KOM 11:08 - Leaving Civilization Behind 12:38 - Stray Dogs & Ancient Salt Flats 16:29 - Lunch With An Olympic Champion 22:07 - Finishing Day 1 In Huloc 24:39 - Preparing For The Big One 26:25 - Climbing The 37km Abra Malaga 31:19 - Danger in the Dark 33:20 - Morning Reflections 34:11 - Savage Mountain 42:19 - Salkantay Summit Awaits 50:18 - Champions’ Reflections Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop What’s the toughest multi-day ride you’ve ever tackled? 👇🇵🇪 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Andean Valley - Madison York Abhogi - Siddharth Parashar Alive Without Breathing - Deskant Allied Invasion - Jon Bjork An Ordinary Day - Deskant Appalachian Bellflower - River Foxcroft Axon Terminal - Out To The World Built to Kill (Instrumental Version) - Torii Wolf Call of the Jungle - Sahara Skylight Early Morning, Crickets, Birds - Epidemic Sound Evil Spirits - Ludvig Moulin Fault Plane - Jon Sumner Ferocious Fire - Isaku Kageyama Find Yourself - Ruiqi Zhao Flat Out - Aiyo Genie's Bane - Deskant Headed to the Hillside - American Legion Immovable Mountain - Isaku Kageyama Invested (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber Just along for the Ride - Sunfish Grove Kick the Tires - Will Harrison Lately (Instrumental Version) - I'MIN Lighthouse in Gibraltar - Jonathan Bondesson Linda's Dream - Alexandra Woodward Mud Slingin - Glass House Narrow Escape - Dream Cave On A Clear Morning - Sunfish Grove Phoenix - Ludlow.wav Ragnarok - Edgar Hopp.wav Ram Siya Ram (Instrumental Version) - Palace on Wheels River, Run, Flow, Valley, Bubbles, Calm, Nature, San Miguel River, Telluride - Epidemic Sound Scented Nectar - Rune Dale Sciophobia - Jo Wandrini Shimmering Sands - Jon Bjork Solstice - Beyza Some Kind of Friend (Instrumental Version) - Vicki Vox Standing on Your Own (Instrumental Version) - Paper Twins Strings and Savories - Jo Wandrini Swift Wind - Isaku Kageyama The Final Cut - Hampus Naeselius The Paradox Shatters - Rachel Sandy The Welcome of the Dawn - Roy Williams The Winding Path - Deskant Touche - Tigerblood Jewel Trails of Yesterday - Johan Glossner Treasure Hunt - Helmut Schenker Tumbler - Kevin Dailey Tweed Gorgon - Rymdklang Soundtracks Two Dogs Barking, Perspective - Epidemic Sound We Still Have Courage - Bonnie Grace Victorious Sensations - Experia Volant - Elin Piel Starfall - Roots and Recognition Untamed - Ludlow Metal Hit, Reverse, Build, Crescendo - Epidemic Sound VHS, Cassette, Tape, Video, Drop, Single, Impact - Epidemic Sound Build Crescendo, Reversed Tin Impact - Epidemic Sound Digital Camera, Canon EOS 5D, Shutter - Epidemic Sound Lively, Distant City Traffic - Epidemic Sound City, London, Pall Mall, Traffic, Urban, City Hum - Epidemic Sound Cinematic, 125 BPM - Epidemic Sound South American Rural, Distant Activity - Epidemic Sound #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels CeramicSpeed: https://gcn.eu/GCNCeramicSpeed HJC Sports: https://gcn.eu/hjcsports Shimano: https://gcn.eu/shimano Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech -    / @gcntech   GCN Racing -    / @gcnracing   Global Triathlon Network -    / @gtn   GCN Italia -    / @gcnitalia   GCN en Español -    / @gcnenespanol   GCN auf Deutsch -    / @gcnaufdeutsch   GCN en Français -    / @gcnenfrancais   GCN Training -    / @gcntraining