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

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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
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