A dream to cycle the world ends in tragedy
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This story follows the 2018 cycling adventures of Jay Austin, Lauren Geoghegan, Marie-Claire Diemand, Markus Hummel, Kim Postma and Rene Wokke.
They traveled across the world and all converged in Central Asia. After months, even years of cycling for some of them, 4 cyclists would not make it home.
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A tragic ending of four lives. Respect to the suspicious villagers who spotted the car, followed it, then held the perps until police arrived.
The locals know, not the tourists
Rough Justice. well done to the good people in the Village.
Glad the one perp who lived to serve a life sentence in prison apparently met an early end.
The story is really: "what we wished life on this planet is like" to "what life on this planet is really like". Very unfortunate, but undeniably true. Your story telling is really great - I love the continuum without too many cuts, distractions, music or drama. Don't change anything!
Thanks for the support!
Your comment is so spot on!
Brilliantly said
No wonder is was vegan. We wish animals didnt have to eat each other to survive, ao we'll just live like that and hope for the best
That gut feeling, even when it doesn't seem logical - don't ignore it. I've ignored it a couple of memorable times in my life, about things that weren't potentially dangerous seeming. Big mistake. Not deadly in my case, but hard lessons for sure.
Yep, totally agree. Always listen to your gut. It’s like a super power we all have to predict the fire and keep us safe.
Yes, I've learned from my experince that if before some hike or travel I don't want to go to it for some unclear reason, although it looks like it's going to be really good, and if I go there anyway - it's 100% that either it won't be as nice as I expected or something bad will happen.
Unfortunately the feeling of great opportunity is very similar
I used to cycle to the neighboring town on a narrow tarmac road. It is a side road, not that busy, mainly tractors and farmers using it during that day.
I was on my way home close to my town, but I stopped to drink and rest a bit. I pulled away from the road and stopped on the grass. A car went by and I didn't pay much attention to it, but then I heard it stopped not far away from me, so I turned around and looked over there and I saw a guy on the passenger seat turned back and watching me. That was the moment when my gut feeling kicked in. I started to pack my bottle and looked for my pocket knife but the car turned around so I just hopped on my bike and started pedaling fast. There was a factory and an agricultural estate nearby and I thought I will ask for help there, or just start to scream if they decide to do something. I tried to cycle on the dirt but I knew if they want to catch me they just have to knock me down of my bike.
They overtook me and I saw that the guy on the passenger seat turning back again and watching me. I went to the middle of the road and watched them as well.
I still remember the type and the color of the car but I cannot remember the license plate even though I checked that out as well.
The driver never turned back but when they overtook me I felt that he is watching me in the rear-view mirror.
I never used that road after this, I went on the dirt road but after a few months I stopped cycling altogether.
Remembering this still making me anxious.
That gut feeling is 99% accurate most of the time. Please don’t ignore it.
I don't agree. From young Norwegian girls going camping in Morroco to American tourists entering South African ghettos, "holding out the hand of friendship" and being found murdered three days later, these over confident inexperienced youngsters have been badly educated. There are bad people out there. And being themselves nice and wholesome does not mitigate the real risks they took.
Didn't notice a pattern?
These weren't overconfident and inexperienced youngsters. They simply had the kind of experience that unfortunately can happen anywhere because some people don't like cyclists. My dad was a cyclist and was biking in a safe area in New England and a motorist tried to hit him with a baseball bat. Could have killed him if he hadn't ducked, and unfortunately regardless of where you cycle there are always a few people who will try to hit you or run you off the road. It's part of the territory. Remember these people were cycling for over a year with no really dangerous incidents.
The group was not attacked because they were cyclists. Others have alluded to why they were attacked elsewhere in the comments.
Exactly. Also renember the italian "peace bride" who was rapid and murdered in Turkey.
These people are way too naive.
@@AnSe902 Those were just sick people. Like... there was a german man that just ran a group of people over from behind out of nowhere. Were those tourists too naive too? This was one of the least naive group. It's not like they have eyes on the back
"Tell me how he died.
I will tell you how he lived."
- The Last Samurai
Reminded me of the iconic scene when he is presented the sword, putting the story in the front you have given respect to the lives they lived.
Respect.
It was a breath of fresh air to hear the stories of the victims, not the murderers for once. I really enjoyed your video.
I can tell immediately when Jay and Lauren started ignoring their intuition and thinking that was the time to push through those feels. Very sad. We travel full-time and I hope we never ignore our intuition or miss the signs we need to know to leave a place or abort a plan.
I had in New Zealand ,twice(huge drug problem),once in town with 2 muggers(never attack an ex-military Glaswegian 😂 ),other was down near Ashburton on the way to a beach, a guy under the bonnet of his car,it just didn't look right, he was facing away from the sea,but as I was expecting I'd be followed, I had turned around and hid the car,sure enough, said car duly arrived, I shot out once he'd passed me and made a beeline for the main highway...sinister stuff!
Nobody could have predicted that a deranged car driver would hit them intentionally, plowing into them with his car and his accomplices would jump out and attack the cyclists individually with knives. They were not ignoring their intuition. They ran into criminals who were looking for a vulnerable target and for no fault of their own, these cyclists became their prey.
intuition is a good thing
Always follow your intuition. It's one purpose is to keep us safe. Read The Gift of Fear, by Gavin DeBecker. (check spelling)
Jay had same gut feeling before this particular trip … even stated that he was worried about Lauren. He wrote on one of his blogs “Risk is the singular inherent quality in adventure and so without risk, without fear of that risk, there is NO adventure” They truly lived and did what many of us fear doing. He died while doing what he loved doing. MTSRIP 😢
Unlike tabloid-type media outlets who would sensationalize the gory details of the tragedy or the naysayers who say these people shouldn't be in such a dangerous place, you have given the cyclists the respect they deserve. You understand the sense and yearning for adventure that many people feel, and in this story, show how everyday people do methodically and rationally pursue these adventures, while intelligently mitigating the risks they know are there-- knowing full well that many things are out of their control. Thank you for presenting the story in such a respectful way.
Agree! I think this is very unlikely to happen in Tajikistan again, a "freak" attack - sick and disgusting though. I would still definitely go to Tajikistan if I get the chance.
There is Nothing in anyone's control contrary to popular belief, this has nothing to do with the country they where in or what they were doing because if that was the case people would never set foot in places like US ever again as for many this is the most dangerous countryside one can visit...it's just an apparent unfortunate event without any "what if's or butts", there aren't any....nobody really knows how they are going to die and neither did these people but at least before they died they where doing exactly what they loved doing ...🙏
America is very dangerous
@@carlrichards9333 I agree that US has lot of dangers I think it's more about we are all safer in our own country because we understand who to stay away from. Those guys who attacked them more than likely were known to the locals as troublemakers, or criminals. When they saw a bloody car driven by those guys why they followed and stopped them.
@@JennyEkberg And Afghanistan, please
My wife and I often cycle in Namibia and on one of these trips met a couple who own a supermarket in a small town called Gochas. They told us about a Dutch couple who cycled through their town and what wonderful, friendly, kind people they were and also their unfortunate tragic fatal end a few years later.
We are that family in Gochas, and we often think of and remember Jay and Lauren, they really were very special people and stayed in Gochas for 5 days, we were really inspired by their beautiful views on life and were so devastated to hear what had happened to them. We will always remember them and their kindness.
@@unboundednamibiasafaris5126 in their homeland all cycle..i live in it now and cycling is modus vivendi here..what happened tomthis Dutch couple?😢
@@unboundednamibiasafaris5126
Jay and Lauren were American, not Dutch.
This was a very good video - respectful and kind to all the bicyclists and the friends they met along the way. Very sad that they were killed.
All her videos are excellent!
What speedfreak said!
Oh thanks for spoiling it for me as the top comment...before I even began watching the video!
@@peteypops
He showed respect to the victims.
Go away.
He showed respect to the victims.
Go away.
Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility and issued a video on July 31 showing five men (who attacked the cyclists in Tajikistan) pledging allegiance to the group under the organization's black flag and criticizing Tajikistan because it "has been occupied by infidels." - From RFE/RL's Tajik Service.
NOT A SUPRISE
I love your story telling, for a while we got to live their adventure with them, and it really helps us know who they were as people. Thank you for sharing their story as human beings instead of a statistic.
I agree and from what I’ve read about them, they’d love that their adventures were shared with others.
I know that I will never have the opportunity to travel like that, but I enjoyed the beautiful scenery they showed. Thanks to the many adventurists people who made/make me dream about the beautiful places of our planet. God bless and protect the adventurous souls.
You can meet a million kind people, it only takes running into one bad one to end your life. Tragic.
thousands of tourists travels without any problems. the typical news bias here. bad stories sell better.
Tragic story but I was really inspired to hear that the locals went after the attackers and the police handled the criminals.
On another note, as a cyclist myself I the elephant encounter felt like the most terrifying dog chase ever. Jay did a wonderful job of taking us all to that moment in his writing. I will have to find his blog. So sad they
Adventures in life are worth the risk. Lauren's intuition was telling her to go home on several occasions. It can be difficult to change courses sometimes, but listening to our deepest senses is important.
There were even a couple more times she considered going home that I didn’t mention due to time.
No it wasn't her intuition. Funny you think you can speak for her. That type of world class marathon can get tiring after a while especially when it's all spent with only one person.
Whilst on a walking holiday in Morocco a few years back, we met a group of Americans doing the same. They had Canadian badges on thier jackets. Someone innour group asked "why"...they replied "why do you think"....
Because they're aware of how much pain, disgrace and sorrow their so-called "democracy" has brought to the rest of the world....
@@rackyross Who does the rest of the world call on when it needs help?
Yet everyone and their mother still wants to come to live in America
@@rackyross Well, it doesn‘t work with the wrong people. Still no reason to kill tourists.
I still wouldn‘t wonder if that happened in Afghanistan, though. But was Tadjikistan ever touched by Americans?
I think the number of people (except people from south America ) wanting to live in the US is rapidly decreasing for obvious reasons.
What a terrible story, I'm sure the survivors are suffering from the trauma to this day. No matter how hard one tries to be safe, danger can find you and I've had a few close calls in my life. You are a wonderful storyteller and really do justice to the story, thank you.
I think a lot of us have had close calls, these stories are so relatable. Thx for watching!!
@@adventuresgonewrong I've never had any close calls, but I don't hike or bike in shithole places.
It seems clear to me these seven people tried to discover and live *over* try to be safe. Jay eventually wrote about this "cas de conscience", and many die or even worse on the road while discovering and living quite little.
Jays intuition was yelling at him before they even left the States yelled so loud it made him feel really sick and gave him a headache and he still went , never ignore your gut feeling that's your intuition trying to save you . I learned not to ignore it and never second guess the first thing that comes to you is always right .
It really was yelling at him but it also made sense that it was the biggest adventure they were about to go on, so he felt that it was natural to be more nervous. The thing that struck me was him being worried about what could happen to Lauren that he had no control over. In an odd twist, that gut feeling predicted their end.
Intuition never let me down but remember there is still Bandits in many countries just because they didn't pick your pocket straight away doesn't mean they wont get you further down the road. Also some people would see other countries as aggressive and attack people from those countries. Wealth is in health and those around you maybe some had a premonition of something happening but when your Headstrong to finish something it doesn't matte. Bit like Mom and Dad giving you advice and years later you make the same mistakes
It wasn't his intuition, it was his common sense. His anxiety was entirely rational. If he would have taken some time to figure out what part of the trip caused him to feel the most anxiety, he probably would've been able to mentally collect the entire dataset of information he had gleaned in his research about the trip (both consciously and unconsciously) which would have provided him with enough clarity to alter his plans to feel more comfortable, and potentially be safe.
Hearing how Lauren got to see her parents and how she was homesick...oh man. Rest well dear people.
What a heartbreaking and yet strangely inspiring story. Very well told and illustrated. I believe it was Thoreau who said “My greatest fear is that when I come to die I shall discover that I have not lived.” The poor souls who were killed had no problems on that score. RIP.
I'm sure, their last thought was something like: It was all worth it... not.
@@wolfgangkranek376 spending time with grandchildren is living too.
@@wolfgangkranek376 Perhaps not!
And yet Thoreau escape from civilization was fifteen minutes from his mother’s home where he went for lunch every day. She also did his laundry.
Hear! Hear! Life is a risk. We can stay home our entire lives and not know the meaning of adventure, and while that may work for some, there are others that have a drive and need to experience it in all her extremes. Nothing wrong with that, some are just built for adventure no matter what the results.
I knew very little about this story, just the briefest outline that basically described the cyclists as naive and reckless for going into dangerous territory and suffering fatal consequences. After listening to this beautifully related account I can see that there is so much more to those adventurers and what they achieved. They had wonderful souls and didn’t deserve such a senseless end. Very sad.
Glad you were open to hearing more. It’s sad that narrative went around and many believed it without digging further.
They can definitely be wonderful souls who never deserved this while simultaneously being naive and reckless.
If there's any lesson to take away in their fate it would definitely be avoiding the naive and reckless bit, imo.
The beautiful souls is definitely worth emulating, but it won't save you or the ppl you love from the pain of your miscalculations, know what I mean.
Agreed on how well this channel presents these harrowing tales and the ppl who go through them.
I cycle a lot but am not strong. I have developed knee issues. I can no longer cycle long distance but can run all my errands on my bicycle. I keep telling myself that it's a blessing in disguise and it keeps me safe.
I cycled across France six years ago and only did about 30/50 km a day and only rode every second or third day , there seems to be some strange opinion that you must do epic km,s every day.
Have it looked at. Maybe it's something minor. I find stretching helps a lot because it strengthens the tendons etc around the knee. Or maybe it's your riding position/saddle height.
What a good and engaging story-teller! I like how she makes the language her own. I believe she said"naturey" and "adventurey" and I hope I'm not wrong, because I find that charming. It's refreshing how well she explains who these cyclists were, which matters so much more than their sad death.
Haha you are not wrong, I did say naturey and adventurey!! Sometimes I just wing it. And I'm glad you get it, why I focus on THEM and not the ending of their lives.
Seems like nice Canadian lady, tells some lurid stories
Perfectly said. Clearly, she puts an extraordinary amount of time into researching these tales. Much appreciated.
@@user-nq9gz4xf7f Canadian? Makes me proud. 😂🇨🇦🇨🇦
Another amazing video, thank you! I've had my fair share of bikecamping adventures, all 3 of which were in my home country of the US. My first and most notable trip was from Boynton Beach, FL, to Lake Lure, NC.
800+ miles and a seemingly infinite amount of wonderful connections and experiences later, I realized exactly what Marcus had mentioned was true. The world around us isn't as scary as we might make it out to be.
Unfortunate that this blessed adventure-seeking group of people were on the fringe of that capacity, and may they rest in peace.
My experiences offered unsurmountable feelings of fulfillment in soo many moments, and it really shifted my perspectives in so many ways, cultivating humility, gratitude, impermanence, and absolute awe of the world that surrounds us, enveloped by the Nature of the human experience.
I learned entirely more about myself through the people, animals, and environment than I could have had through just myself.
Peace and blessings, and if you feel that call, take heed to it!!
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Thanks for sharing how cycling impacted you. Sounds like an amazing experience!
Note that risk doesn't have to be an _essential_ part of adventure: adventure is just about discovery, of new places, people, feelings etc
I agree to an extent, but for people who like to push their limits, risk increases the level of accomplishment in an adventure. Your life is the ultimate thing you can stake. Anything less is lesser.
"To live is to risk it all. Otherwise you’re just an inert chunk of randomly assembled molecules drifting wherever the universe blows you." - Rick Sanchez
After e.g. cycling back from Africa to home Belgium I felt fulfilled not having been in risky situations for the whole of the cycling trip. I was proud of the way I assessed the risk at some times and took a bus in stead of cycling through traffic. Risk doesn't belong to my adventures.
@@JadedBelle not a family guy then.
@@mikew3194selfish in the extreme.
The route, as described in the first four minutes, traverses some of the most inhospitable places on the planet, whether viewed from the perspective of Nature or from the perspective of sociopolitical extremism. Also, these mountainous regions have always been the abode of thieves.
This trek represents a world-class level of risk-taking.
Yep.
Travellers have been robbed and killed in New Zealand . Would you call that “a would-class level of risk taking”? As was said by one of the survivors it only take one thing and that can happen anywhere. There are far “worst” countries than the ‘Stans. I have reasonable experience having travelled to over 70 countries.
Bro there was a story like this in Arizona last year but you can also say the sociopolitical landscape of the US is fairly extremist too I guess so your point still stands
I lived in Thailand for nearly 12 years. The roads there are the most dangerous in the world. About 60 to 70 people die every day. That is the official figure but believe it or not if a victim dies in the ambulance or in a hospital later, it does not count as a road death.
Whilst living there I know of 3 reported incidents where Round the World cyclists were killed. The most tragic being a Japanese couple travelling with an infant in a trailer. The child survived the truck crashing into them but both parents were mashed. I have traveled to over 40 countries and it never fails to amaze me how naive many people are about the potential dangers of travelling off the beaten track can be. I would say that in about 80% of countries there is no formal driving test. You just hand over money if you want or can be bothered to get a licence. Blundering into a remote village unannounced in regions where all strangers are treated with suspicion is also not a good idea. As in this tragic story from Tajikistan. In fact having worked for many years in Kazakhstan I know full well I would avoid doing this in any country that is a 'stan'. Any former or current communist nation, any country run by a military junta and any country that has been taken over by a military coup with limited western style hospitals. Only the foolhardy and stupid would think it was 'safe' to ride a bicycle there.
This is great advice.
What an awful end to a beautiful story. Shocking how quickly life can change from the actions of others. I really enjoyed your story telling, very engaging and enjoyable to watch and listen to.
Great story telling. I traveled alone and with a girlfriend through the Silk Road and all over Asia… people are extraordinary nice… geopolitics got them. I remember being in Peshawar Pakistan when Billy Clinton bombed Afghanistan but 450 cruise missiles missed Afghanistan and landed in Pakistan… Scary few days as a white dude… an American couple 61 and 73 years old (ex-professors) were shot through their tent as they were camping near Gilgit. He died , she survived.
Things are not going to get better after America’s genocide of Palestinians…
The arrogance of the US is what killed these poor folks
One time a family friend was in china quite a number of years ago in 90's, a small boat ferry service was supposed to be taking him his party across the harbor. But suddenly he noticed the direction wasn't quite right and there was another boat coming towards them, the ferryman ignored him asking about what was happening.
In a moment of instinct he punched the ferryman off the boat and took control, turning back way they had come. He never got in trouble or heard anything about it, so he was sure they were about to be setup by their ferryman for a "random" robbery by his buddies on that other boat
Yes, I was scheduled to tour China in 1982 after my last ride through Europe in 1981. I was told at the embassy that I would ride with two red guards and they would not be responsibility for my safety. I canceled that trip. Norm. bike across america 1965. It's tough even here in america. Still riding at 80 but no long distance that I truly enjoy. Sad story.😢
The minute you mentioned reducing their carbon footprint, I knew these were people who looked at the world with rose colored glasses. Not once did they mention in their writings about the fear of bad people (terrorists), instead being afraid of animal attacks and the elements.Very sad.
How tragic and sad. Even just watching your half-hour video had me enthralled like I was on the travel with them. I don't have even a quarter of the courage and motivation that it would take to follow through on an adventure such as theirs. It is truly amazing what all of them accomplished with their human drive and willingness to overcome their fears. God bless them all, and Kim, who survived such a horrible event. My heart goes out to her. Thank you for sharing this real-life story with me.
Amazing, I'm glad you felt like you were along with them. I felt the same while researching it. They all had so many amazing experiences cycling.
You are so good at telling these stories. I feel like I’ve been on a journey! Most channels just talk about whatever tragedy happened and a bit about the people. You really make us like these people and feel like we knew them. You’re a great storyteller.
I absolutely love learning about and sharing people’s stories, beyond the tragedies. And I’m so glad I’m finding viewers that feel the same!
They lived as we all should, with love in their hearts and a passion for the spirit of adventure 💓
Thank you for sharing their story.
Their good hearts, love and passion did not protect them from reality.
It blinded them and made them ignore obvious risks.
Stop romanticizing dangerous areas and trips. If you want to gamble with your life, go for it. There is reality to the world that you need to use your head.
Yeah. For sure that tv interview was their death sentence. She said they were Americans and where they were heading.
Thank you for this story of friendships, adventure and life! Yes it did have a sad ending for some! But I get the moral of the story mostly from Jay’s own quote which basically said “better to live and die doing what you love, than never living at all” ! Thanks again for your great story telling ability and I really hope your channel continues to grow! You really deserve it 👍❤️
Glad you liked it, thanks for the support!
The trick is to do what you love in such a way that you remain alive to do more of it.
@@doverbeachcomberYup. Well put. Don't let your passion rule your head.I'm guessing that Jay had cold feet about the trip because he knew it could be a particularly dangerous place for Americans.
@@doverbeachcomberwell said
I remember reading about this when this happened. I was shocked about it and it was a very tragic ending to their adventures. Still, somehow this video left me more inspired than anything about going on an adventure like this perhaps one day.
Me too! I want to totally cycle Africa now. I think they would be THRILLED if part of their legacy would be to inspire others to get out and explore.
Me to, completely shocked, had always seen Tajikistan as safe - I think this is extremely rare and unlikely to happen there again but still horrible.
You guys are nuts. You want to die that way? Especially if you are women traveling solo.
There are a huge amount of cycle tourers out everyday. I know of a couple attacks on bicycle tourers and have been warned when touring myself. When you are out in public 14 hours a day, camping in unknown places, good people and bad things will happen, it's just the odds. Very sad to hear about this story.
Do you know what was this murders motivation?
I appreciate how this channel shares the good stories of these people’s lives, and adventures. It’s respectful.
After following their adventure for so long, you start to feel connected to them. Which makes the tragedy worse.
I was traveling around SE Asia in 2004. While in Vientiane, Laos, I was told of a Swiss couple touring on bicycles that had been found dead on some road not to far from the city. This had happened about 6 months before I was there.
Scary.
I just found your channel and have been streaming it in my spare time. I think I’ve already watched about 7 of them. They are interesting , thought provoking and educational. Not boring at all. Big plus. Hope you continue. I’ll be sad when I finish all your current videos
Thankyou for sharing this story. Its really sad to hear the end. Such beautiful people who knew they had to appreciate the beauty of the world.
Thank God the villagers helped. Thank God all attackers got their own medicine.
Such a tragedy. How heartbreaking to loose their partners, and how scary to be attacked at random. It seems like such an isolated, random event as they were as careful as they knew to be. I'm glad they were accomplishing what they enjoyed, and I'm glad they weren't alone that day. My heart goes out to the survivors, and the family and friends of those that died.
It was that news interview, all it takes is one bad apple to know your location regardless of the country being low risk. So sad but they truly lived to fullest out there.
Youre probably right. I didnt even think of that, but they were probably tracked down by those guys.
I am a new subscriber and I have to say, I love that you tell us about their lives and show their story before the tragedy. I can't stand true crime or anything adjacent that just talks about the killers, the crime, and the gore while only giving the actual people of the story a passing glance. I've binge watched most of your videos now and will continue to watch as you put them out! Love the quality of your videos and the respect you show for everyone while telling these stories 💖
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If you are from the US, it is always safer to tell strangers in that part of the world you are from Canada.
Don't do that. Then, when we real Canadians travel they will think we're actually Americans lying about where we are from.
Don't be a coward and admit where you are really from. I thought you guys are the "home of the brave".
Bingo. I actually think that the reason he asked her where she was from was to gauge a geo-political motive as to give reason, akin to a terrorist act. The knifing of them after knocking them off their bikes indicates a statement in their disdain towards the US or to the 'West' as Afghanistan was near-by surely, political propaganda including military derived campaigns travel quickly across borders and get picked up by local extremists. Better to stay completely silent when approached, then make your get away or stay in-doors until the coast is clear.
Exactly, not many people in the world like you guys. Maybe there’s a reason for that
Would you care to expand on your "reason" for not liking, or possibly, hating the US?@@champtech8755
I was on a 9000 mile bike touring 1986 and was pushed off a cliff near Jenner California.
A pick up truck followed me up a pass.
On the way down they pushed me off the cliff.
I survived but had to walk my broken bike 70 miles to a bike shop.
It was so surreal.
I fixed the bike and finished the 9000 mile journey.
I was close to being killed also
wow!! sorry...there are serial killers and sick people everywhere
I always get so excited when I see you post! Can't wait to watch this later, I adore your storytelling style.
Yay, thank you! This was a really interesting one to cover with 3 really cool couples who loved adventure.
You did so much research and presented this story very well. It was wonderful watching you describe their lives and adventures. I couldn't help but cry upon learning how they died. At least they were doing something they loved. Unfortunately, it made me hate people even more these days. Such a needless tragedy.
I am so very grateful to have stumbled on your channel. Your work is brilliant, informative, well edited, well researched, educational and I am finding out about stories/ adventures/events that I would never have known about ( either didn’t make the news or was too small of a blip to grab any attention to anyone other than other cyclists or family members). Also your voice is amazing! Much gratitude🙏💙
I have worked in the petrochemical industry for many years, and as you can imagine, risk assessment and managing risk play a massive role in my working life. I use the same risk assessment tools in my home and family life. That doesn't make me any less adventurous, just more cautious. There is a whole world out there. Why choose to be so very vulnerable in a region known to have an elevated risk of hostility, or outright violence towards westerners?
I think part of their decision was that so many other cyclists do this same route and there was never an incident. They did a lot of research before and along the way to assess the dangers.
@@adventuresgonewrong fair point. Just so sad and unnecessary.
Exactly, I have worked all over the planet in the oil industry and the only reason I was not mugged or killed by locals was of extensive security systems in place for the ex-pat workforce. When I see adverts for holidays in Angola, Kazakhstan, Kenya and South Africa I just shake my head in utter disbelief. Even Brazil, whilst I was there 19 locals died on a bus caught in the cross fire between police and drug gangs in Rio. Beautiful place with a constant underlying threat of being mugged at any single moment.
People take massive risks everyday. Heterosexual women are more likely to be murdered at home by their own partner.
@@alanduncan9204 Fair enough. But then, on the other hand, shopping at a Walmart in the US, or just walking down the street, any day of the week, you can easily find yourself getting gunned down by a random teenager toting a machine gun.
“ Most human troubles come from not sitting quietly in a room.”
But the problem is that most of the good things in life ALSO come from NOT sitting quietly in a room. You would likely never date or make friends, meet someone, see even the safe world around you, make discoveries (some small, some huge), learn, find a place that you like better than where you happened to be born, etc.
And while sitting in a room, a truck could crash through the wall, or an earthquake collapse the building. Does that mean that the person did something to deserve their death? I would say no, they just got unlucky.
@@Itried20takennamesok cool your tistic jets, that is a quote that inno way says you have to spend your whole life in a quiet room. For the love of all that is good can you really not process any nuance?
Most human knowledge of the world in which we live, comes from not staying home. Thanks to all the people from Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Neil Armstrong, Edmund Hilliary, one can go on & on. The spirit of adventure is wonderful & should not be stopped by fear
@@Itried20takennames💯💯💯
And if you sit quietly in a room too much, you'll get health problems. There's really no winning, sigh
Such a well told and tragic story. Thanks for sharing their stories. Jay’s quote at the end was touching.
When do people learn there are places in the world where you can't say you are from US??
It's not like US citizen haven't been warned multiple times by their government.
Say that you are from Iceland. That's a pretty harmless country.
And it's a great and safe place to cycle, even for US us citizen.
Unless you speak Icelandic, say you are from Canada.
@@NiteTrain345 Ohh we dont like Canadians. Justin has ruined it for you.
Innocent people pay the price for the horrors of your government.
@@NiteTrain345 say that you're from Iceland. I met an Iceland female once and I never asked her anything about her country. While I not the kind of guy who mistreats someone for their country of origin, I would have to say that there are plenty of people whom absolutely hate Canada, even though they like the US.
Sew on a maple leaf to your pack and say you're Canadian.
In the end, there were so many more beautiful human beings they met along the way. Such a shame that a few extremists had to show the ugly side. You have helped to foil their intent by focusing on the good. Thank you.
There were and I’m sure they’d want us to remember those experiences instead of their last. That’s why I focused on their travels instead.
Thank you. Thought you did an amazing job telling this story of 6 remarkable people who dared to follow their dreams, no matter what...
Another wonderfully told story honouring those who embrace life ❤
I can’t imagine the grief that Kim and Marie-Claire experienced following this tragedy.
Thank you!
And Lauren's parents..If only the couple went back to US with them!
Most people don't admit their Americans when they're traveling. It's a lot safer that way...
Love your channel! Keep up the great work!
May these four cycling friends find peace and love in Heaven. ❤🙏
I have been fortunate to do dozens and dozens of adventures around the world, I do less now, never had any major incidents. They were not doing anything wrong, just having fun, I feel like buying another bike and go for a few more adventures, thanks for the inspiration
Me too!
Excellent content. Such a tragic outcome. I appreciate your focus on the journey, adventure and joy they experienced along the way. Well done!
RIP to the Cyclist’s . So very sorry for friends and Families. I do know that when my children were travelling (Europe,&Turkey ) Many American travellers jumped into Canadian line ups so as NOT to be known as Americans . It’s a sad reality. I do want to thank the Villagers who held the Murderers and waited for the police. There is Bad and GOOD in all places. But Americans especially have to be careful when travelling through areas where their Governments are despised . Safe travels everyone. 🇨🇦❤️
if your are kafirs.. it doesnt matter where u from..
Thanks so much for this. Echoing others’ comments here in agreeing that you’ve done a great job covering this story. Looking forward to discovering more of your work. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it!
A friend of mine died on Maui, she was so helpful and giving to many people her and her husband held breath awareness classes and welcomed everyone they took the proceeds from their last class to go vacation in Maui last christmas to do some snorkeling and my friend was eaten by a Tiger shark the only thing they found left of her was a triangular shaped swatch of her bikini and her snorkeling equipment she was gone literally we all mis her
This is what we do as humans. We analyze, regret, think about what ifs and should haves after a tragedy. The truth is, if gut feelings and intuitions really are what we say they are; most people wouldn’t make mistakes or die. When it is time to depart this world, IT IS TIME!! Nothing can stop death.
Just came across your channel and I’m really enjoying it. You tell the stories with a quirk way but without being morbid like some other channels. You have a new subscriber in me. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, I have no interest in detailing the gory details so I’m glad others are finding the channel who feel the same.
That little voice in Lauren’s head didn’t whisper- it shouted 2 or 3 times.
I disagree with Jay that risk is the central ingredient in adventure, but rather, it is the excitement of learning something new.
Your sense of humor is great. I laugh with you at all of your jokes!
I found this channel during a bought of insomnia this morning, but what a find! I went on a binge of the other vids too. I really like how you talk so much about the people and really give us a sense of who they are, what motivates them, etc. It makes it easier to see where they are coming from and better understand their choices. This is a very respectful choice towards the subjects of your videos.
Anyway, I subscribed and I’m looking forward to seeing more!
Thanks so much! Glad I could keep you entertained during insomnia.
I think the term "atrocity" is more fitting than "tragedy."
I am so excited for you! You are getting so close to 10,000 subscribers!! Great job!!!
Thanks so much for your awesome support!
@@adventuresgonewrong Well, thank you so much for your awesome stories!🤩
I have been travelling a lot when I was younger and I took some risk. But honestly I feel much better now sitting in my farm with nobody around. I am not interested about people anymore.
The channel is called Adventures Gone Wrong, not Adventures with Happy Endings. How could your viewers complain about not-so-happy endings?!?!? I’m not here for gore, but rather for the way the best laid plans can end in tragedy, but as often as not, how hubris, or being too obsessed with the goal, or ignoring warnings from locals or guides, can end in disaster. You’re a great story teller. Do it your way.
People will complain about anything! But I’m going to keep mixing it up because I think there’s value in knowing the stories of the people where things end tragically. And most were adventurous souls who would have liked that their stories were shared after they’re gone, and that they taught and inspired others.
@@adventuresgonewrongYes, and it celebrates their courage and willingness to take risks. They just got careless and revealed too much about themselves, sadly. A cautionary tale for us viewers.
Her mom had that advice/right feeling to ask her to end the journey.
Blessings to everyone behind Jay & Lauren, a amazing story of love ❤️ we will missed them ❤
Great channel and story telling- tragic tale that I had heard of before but good to listen to again. I feel for their families. I always think of them cycling their adventures somewhere for eternity in happiness and joy
My father worked for the British Government, and we all went and lived in Botswana for a few years.
Part of his job was helping re-patriate people that were had got in trouble in their travels, run out of money, fell ill, fell foul of the authorities… There were always a few people that were doing something daft, driving a Beetle from the Cape to the Med, cycling the same, deciding to go into the Kalahari and live with the Bushmen… Sometimes they would come and stay with us in our house, while they recovered. I saw some very tired, scared, hungry, unwell people. Usually very nice, often a little naive. I wish all these people well, but it is dangerous out there, take every precaution you can, and maybe just don’t do it sometimes?
You exactly recap what we frequently see. In Thailand, the french embassy was so upset about naive travelers, a warning was stick on the door mentioning the embassy declines any free support to french obviously venturing in dangerous situations 😂😂😂
this isd the main real problem, badly prepared people and not so very smart.
Breath taking. Yet tragically sad. Such a engaging journey through this story. Of outstanding, and adventurous people. Thank you for sharing.
I just found you channel and I absolutely love you! You're compassionate and kind yet informative. Keep up the great work❤
Loved the last quote from Jay, words to live and die by.
Please, stay always alert in those parts of the world, every meeting can trigger bad vibes. If you are going in those middle-east countries, never says that you are from the US. Always says a country from EU like Poland/Sweden/Belgium or from South-America if you have the tanned skin to go with it. US have really bad reputation in M-E and a little lie doesn't hurt anybody. Just an advice tho, just do as you see fit the situation, stay safe !!
Or say you’re from Canada
You are very much correct. Try to avoid traveling in Mxxlim countries as they are having different mindset about US and they consider as enemy country.
A friend of mine was one of the most accomplished cyclists in the British Royal Marines. Even he said cycling around the world is a no no. In his words there are parts of the world that are "full of weasels" so should be avoided at all costs.
Cycling is so dangerous, mostly due to drivers, but I can see the allure of it. No vehicle to maintain, you can fly with your bike if you have to, pretty independent, can camp anywhere. You can learn the basics and fix it if needed. But yeah, Jay and Lauren did alter their route because of what they heard along the way, to avoid the more dangerous areas.
Funny, it's the weasels who volunteered to become mercenaries in the US and UK armies who destabilized the region in the first place.
nah,. some have done it successfully. the world is pretty safe if you are smart.
What an adventorous video! ❤ Love each second of it. Im not a cyclist but travelled to 58 countries (by air, bus, taxis, walking). For self defence, I always carry a knife but I find cycling dangerous no matter what: all iit takes its a texting driver, a thief, an insect bite, a damage to the bike. Can you get to an hospital when in the middle of a valley? What if a thief steal all your cash? They were way too naive, in my view and remember: lots of people hate Americans, especially ISIS which are responsible for this.
I remember hearing about this story and I couldn't stop thinking about it for a few days. It bothered me that a group of people, seemingly all well intentioned and so positive, were taken out by a chance meeting with the wrong group of people. While I'm not a biker, I have traveled to a few countries, including some of the ones along the silk road and neighboring it. My experiences have been like those of these 6 adventurers, right up until they crossed paths with those men with awful intentions.
I always hope hearing about travel tragedies, whether heinously intentional like this one, or accidents along the way don't deter people from traveling. It is a very fulfilling experience.
Lastly, I'm late to this episode because I only recently found your channel and have been binge watching it since. You covered this tragedy so, so well. I'm glad you kept the focus on the 6 of them, because that's what should be highlighted. I knew of this incident, but I learned so many new details through you about the lives of the people k*lled. I appreciate your channel's tone, both the straightforward delivery, and the levity you add to it to when appropriate.
Appreciate you sharing your experience along the Silk Road, so many people dismiss it as violent because of this incident. But the majority of the people have a great experience there and rave about the people being so kind.
Really scary! Another reason for me, never ever to cycle through these parts of the world...
The algorithm hooked me up this morning.
Great video and narration.
Im mostly mountain biking the back mountain roads here now.
I loved road cycling and racing for over 10 years, it saved me from depression and addiction.
Interesting that the 1 thing that restored my life to greatness, almost killed me multiple times as well.
Ironic Situations in Life.
The algorithm does it’s job. Thx for sharing, I think you’ll be able to relate to Emma’s story as well. Check it out if you haven’t watched it yet.
I’m here to learn about their adventures. Looking forward to this! Thank you
Thank you for researching and sharing this story with us.
It makes me want go on a bike adventure. It's inspiring that all sorts of retired people are adventuring instead of playing golf and bridge
I agree! Love that they were out there, adventuring and seeing the world.
Don't despise people because they don't have the same needs than you.
Working class don't ever even get to retire
Cycling is wonderfully fun and exhilarating for an adult sport. And, it’s a pretty safe sport. I’ve been on a few tours within the United States. If you cycle average 20-30 miles a day you’ll do twice that while on a tour (naturally pushing oneself) and accomplishing a day ride is so rewarding. I’m very sad some lives were cut short.
Ha-ha,safe,that's why I am carrying a titanium plate on my wrist.But ,still,i am not giving up on 🚲!
I love your content and presentation. Short, to the point, and no unnecessary jokes. Thank you.
that is sad, but you told it so well. I love the way you celebrate people's lives. really moving. thank you.
Stacie Stacie Stacie!! Loved the back stories and the respect that you brought to the story! What a glorious but scary adventure. My heart goes out to the families and survivors. ❤
Thanks pal! It was heart wrenching and they all seemed like such cool people.
@@adventuresgonewrong 😢
While Introducing Tajikistan mountains (2:59) You put a picture of Tien-shan mountains from Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan. I’ve been visiting this neighboring countries when that brutal, senseless murder took place. All people were talking about it, and I mean not only tourist but local people also.
Well told story about a group of people making the most of life and the wonderful humans they meet along the way. Equally uplifting and heartbreaking.
That's a great way to put it, equally uplifting and heartbreaking.
Jay’s quote so true; you live many days but only die once. Heart breaking. I feel blessed to have felt all these lives, shared by you.
The TV interview should have been aired at a later time. This is a rule of the road (. Don’t give up your location).
It was only filmed the day before they were attacked so I don't even know if it was shown on tv before the attack happened.
Mad respect for facing the unknown, living lives of adventure, and performing epic athletic feats, requiring strength of mind and body. Sadly, they made a mistake common in failed expeditions; failure to accurately assess the objective hazards and adapt plans accordingly (although they had previously made appropriate adaptations). RIP and my condolences to their families.
I started a trip without destination few years ago, I was 33, fit, decent looking alone woman, with no money (I had some at the beginning wich I intentionally give it away right at the beginning). From Rome I flew to the Spanish island of Gran Canaria with a low fare airline, because I had learnt that people would hitchhiking sailing boats to cross the Atlantic Ocean and I wanted to experience that as well. I had only a very well thought big back pack with me. As soon as I arrive in Gran Canaria I went to the port and start talking with people and asking if they wanted an extra help on the boat in exchange for crossing. Meanwhile I slept on other friendly people's boats for a night or two. While I was talking in a cafè at the port, a guy run away with my backpack, taking all my clothes and stuffs for surving. I eventually find a captain that took me with them. We were 5 on a 6 foot sailing boat: 2 skippers, a captain who didn't know how to sail, and 2 younger help (a Portuguese guy and me). I had a cabin all for myself of course. Destination was Martinique. We started to sail down towards Capo Verde first. I never sailed in my life and I started to feel sick, and vomited for 4 days straight. During that time the captain (who wasn't a very nice man) wanted to get rid of me because I was not helping. The older skipper calm him down and the other guys cover my shifts until I felt good again. On the 5th day I felt normal and started to help. But some tensions started to show up with the captain, who was really nervous about many things. We arrive after a week in Capo Verde, on New Year Eve, and the captain asked three of us to pack and leave his boat. We did for few hours, incredule of the situation, but then eventually the older skipper again calm the captain down and convince him to take us on board again. We made to Martinique in 21 days. Incredible experience! After we landed I had nothing with me and started walking toward a beach, thinking i would sleep there. I arrived in a beautiful beach and started talking with a local who was making baskets with coconut leaves, and luckily he spoke english (I didn't speak French yet at the time) because he was originally from Saint Lucia, the next island, and was happy to speak English with someone. He seemed a good man so I told him about my idea of sleeping on the beach, if it was okay. He told me it wasn't safe, as there were men living in the bushes and smocking crack. He told me he did had an apartment but we could only go there the next day. Meanwhile he siggested that I spend the night in a 'bungalow' that he shared with two other friend, but not to worry, he wouldn't harm me, nor his friends. I agreed, because he really seemed a nice man, and because I had no alternative at that point. The bungalow was a hut, with a roof and some walls from laminate, and to sleep I got an hamac, while my new friend slept on a dirty mattress on the floor. The other two guys were one on our right and one on our left, with only a wall on our side to divide us, to the front was open space. The whole situation was scary as hell, as the two men started to drink/use crack during the night, talking by themselves, cleaning up the place... I didn't slept at all, just stared at the gorgeous full moon that I could see from a hole on the roof. The night went by, nothing bad happens. The day after and for a month I was helped by the good man (who had made a promise to himself to clean up, stop drinking, the next year and live decently, so the decision to take the new apartment), who not only give me a place to sleep for free and was respectful the whole time, but teach me his work and made me able to make a living in the island. After a month I had enough money to leave and search for something else (he started to like me and wanted more, making the living together uncomfortable).But we remain in good terms. I hitchhiked towards north and arrived on a sweet fishing town, where I immediately met a rasta man who, after a brief exchange, invited me to spend the night at his place, he had an extra room for his daughters when they come visiting. Again, seemed a nice guy, so I went. He ended up being a true friend and a really nice guy! I spent few nights in his beautiful apartment facing the ocean, but again eventually started to feel uncomfortable because he was interested in having more with me and I wasn't. But he gave me his old hut in the jungle, and I lived there for almost an year. No security, no walls around me, just a roof and collected rain to shower with. Had to start a fire to cook every evening. During the day I worked in the local market making crafts with coconut leaves or local pumpkins. I spent a lot time swimming in the ocean. I was alone and free. The story went on but it is too long to explain here. It was an incredible time that I still cherish very much. What I wanted to say with all this, is that even if I put myself in a very dangerous situation that I won't reccomend now to another girl, yet to me nothing really bad happened, but amazing things and revelations! At that time I felt a strong call to do all that for spiritual reason, and it pays off. I also wanted to say that our lives are ALSO in the hands of God, that if something is not ment to happen it won't happen, and viceversa if something is ment to happen it will happen. As cruel as it sounds, we should trust His wisdom, and listen to our own inner voice when it wisper us something.
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So many crimes are crimes of opportunity whether you're going to your local cornerstore or traveling across the world. It's wonderful they had so many beautiful experiences before then.