Wow! what a heartbreaking intro story! 😲🤔

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

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I guess that's our signature move 😀

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words :)

Moin zusammen, thanks for the wonderful pictures. Reminds me of my trip there. Very good idea to involve also the history lesson. Except of some people in Germany and Russia, noone knows the background. Habt eine gute Reise ! Grüsse

просто бомбический выпуск👍👍👍

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

Жыл бұрын

thank you for the kind words =)

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

love from bangladesh

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

Wahnsinnig schöne Aufnahmen... 🥰🥰

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank 🙂

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

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Danke dir Wolfgang =)

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

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

Loved it. Love from PAKISTAN

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

Well done! Thank you for sharing your incredible story!

Hard drive 👍👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank =)

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

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

🙂👍

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

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot =)

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

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.

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

thank you =)

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words 🙂

Thanks for sharing your journey with us 👍

The south side of Kegeti pass is in better conditions than it was 4 or 5 years ago :) Going down the north side (from Kegeti summit) at around 2000 meters altitude, did you cross a small place with few yourts and old train wagon (I crashed there for 3 nights because of bad weather)? Thanx for the beautiful video, brings back wonderful memories.

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks:) Maybe, honestly we can't remember..had too much fun riding downhill 🙂...but yeah, the weather is so unpredictable up there

Yes you made it!

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!

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Hab vielen Dank 😊

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, appreciate it 🙂

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thanks =)

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 🙂

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@life_done_different

Жыл бұрын

@@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!

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 🏕️🚲

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

thanks =)

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, appreciate it 🙂

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Danke dir für die lieben Worte =)

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

Mega Kompliment, danke dir =)

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

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, really appreciate the comment 🙂

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

RESPECT, RESPECT

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, appreciate it 🙂

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

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!

meine größte Hochachtung! einmal zur körperlichen Leistung...aber noch mehr zur mentalen Stärke 👏 ich glaube man muss schon sehr gut mit sich selbst auskommen und dann das Glück zu haben so einen Partner zu finden - wie schon vor Monaten einmal geschrieben, es ist sehr schön euch zuzusehen - danke der Hintergrund eurer Wurzeln hat euch bestimmt geholfen im Zelt bei Sturm und auf über 3000 Meter...der Regenbogen am nächsten Tag war sicher eine verdiente 'Belohnung'! alles Gute weiterhin und ich freue mich auf die nächsten Bilder, falls es wieder so anstrengend sein sollte...(vermtl, weil flach und einfach ist ja nicht eures...😅) - ich fühle mit euch 👍💪👍

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Danke für die lieben Worte Josef. 🤗 Mit anfänglichen 30km durch das flache, gut asphaltierte Deutschland sind wir auf jeden Fall sehr über uns hinaus gewachsen, das können wir bestätigen. Die gemeinsamen Herausforderungen und das tägliche Miteinander sind definitiv ein guter Schleifstein und wir sind dankbar für die gemeinsamen Abenteuer. Dass es möglich war unsere Geburtsstädte zu besuchen ist definitiv ein Highlight unserer Reise geworden. Ein gelungener Abschluss für diesen Part unserer Tour.👌 🤗

Another great film. Thanks for sharing.

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

Beautiful 👍🌹♥️

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

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

🙂👍

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Merci 🙂

Brilliant and interesting video thank you for sharing with us.

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot =)

Sehr schöne Filme! Die Natur ist einfach Atemberaubend. Nur eins wundert mich: das ihr keine Fahrradhelme an haben? Passt auf euch auf!

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thank you a lot 🙂

ありがとうございます！

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support, appreciate it 🙂

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

That's so true.. thank you =)

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.

Another great video from you ! It appears that I haven’t actually watched all of your videos as I had assumed, so I’m in for a nice treat when I work my way through them 😃 Thanks very much 👍

what an adventure for you

Danke!

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your support, appreciate it 🤗

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

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

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

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.

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

thank you :)

Добро пожаловать, к нам)

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

🤗

Complimenti. Da grande appassionato dei viaggi in bici, porgo le mie note di merito nei confronti della vostra organizzazione, dal sottofondo musicale alla videografia ( al contributo fotografico commovente)alla preparazione delle bici e al materiale così come utilizzato, come essere fra i migliori finora presentati sul web. Buone avventure

Beautiful!

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.

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

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

thanks =)

Чудо, как здорово! Спасибо вам, ребята.

thanks a lot for inspiring me. may be someday.

Everything about this is incredible. Photography, editing, music.... everything. Some of the drone shots and musical acompanyment are really moving. And your minimalistic use of narrative makes it even better.... You just let the pictures tell the story. The best I have seen in a very long time. Incredible. Thank you.

@HenryMerk

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, appreciate your comment 🙂

I stumbled upon this and I am amazed by how beautifully shot and edited this is!

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

thank you, appreciate it =)

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

Great story, spectacular views!

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

thanks =)

You are Heroes! Respect!!!🛐

Magnifique 😮

Amazing!! Great photography. Thank you.

Beautiful video! 💚

Sua Historia é bonita, estou gostando do seus Vídeos, os lugares por onde passam, tudo lindo........ sou do Brazil

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！

Tremendous effort to navigate those sketchy, rocky and narrow tracks. Thanks for your outstanding filming & sharing. Safe rides to you folks.

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much =)

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

Guten Tag, Ihr beiden, Interesse und viel Freude habe ich Euren Bericht miterlebt. Vielen herzlichen Dank dafür. Es ist großartig, wie Ihr die einzelnen Etappen bewältigt. Kirgisien war der Hammer. Reist weiter so. Ich bin schon gespannt wie es weitergeht. Euch weiter viel Spaß, bleibt gesund und seid herzlich gegrüßt Christa aus Berlin Wie heisst Euer Zelt? weiter

@HenryMerk

Жыл бұрын

Danke dir Christa für die netten Worte =) Das Zelt heißt Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL3 Bikepack. In der Beschreibung ist ein Gear-Link, dort haben wir (fast) alles mal aufgezählt was wir so bei uns tragen.