Ruta Chingaza: Bikepacking for Conservation

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
  • In February, legendary ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox, Joe Cruz, and the filmmaker Rugile Kaladyte traveled to the Colombian capital of Bogota, in partnership with Conservation International, Wahoo, and Bikepacking.com, to launch the Bikepacking for Conservation Program. The project was designed to explore and scout a bikepacking route that would connect the bustling metropolis of Bogota with rural communities and the Chingaza National Park. The resulting route -- Ruta Chingaza -- will help cyclists connect to nature and better understand the ecosystems upon which life and livelihoods in this area depend.
    Chingaza National Natural Park is currently closed to cyclists, but Conservation International is collaborating with park authorities to make cycling a part of the park’s tourism strategy, and anticipate that cycling experiences (including bikepacking) will be permitted by sometime in 2021, though it is hard to anticipate when exactly due to COVID-19. Please do not travel to the park at this time
    Film shot and edited by Rugile Kaladyte
    Partners:
    Bikepacking.com
    Conservation International
    Komoot
    Pearl Izumi
    Wheels Manufacturing
    Riders:
    Lael Wilcox
    Logan Watts
    Joe Cruz
    Nathalia Penton
    Eliot Wuhrmann
    Adam Charles Smith
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    Check out the Ruta Chingaza route here:
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  • @alexanderninomonroy4411
    @alexanderninomonroy4411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful iniciative, I hope increase these visits to Colombia, one of the best gravel ride around the world, excellent training in altitud. Lael Wilcox 🔥🔥🔥

  • @fullgasjaxon7572
    @fullgasjaxon7572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And here was me thinking my country Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 was beautiful I have to admit Columbia is such a stunning country 👏🏻👏🏻 & well done to everyone on making this film & the message you are making to the world & Lael Wilcox you are such an inspiration to so many people all over the world you should come to Scotland & ride the NC500 (north coast500) you would love it & visit all the islands around the coast of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🚴🏻‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 stay safe 🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @byrlink
      @byrlink 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you like nature and all kind of diversity (including ethnically and musically) you should visit Colombia.
      It is the most biodiverse country in the world by squared kilometer.
      It was blessed by these five main stunning regions: the Atlantic coast, the Pacific coast, The Andes, the huge Orinoquía plains and the Amazon jungle.

  • @EsperandoLove
    @EsperandoLove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a lovely video! Thank you so much for sharing it! I’m half Colombian and not a cyclist but I care a lot about Mother Nature and Bogota is a part of me! The video brought tears of joy it my eyes!!

  • @ramanidaniellizarazom3234
    @ramanidaniellizarazom3234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Lael, you are a true ambassador to cycling. THANKS for coming to colombia and thanks to all the people involved in making such a great video about our country and city.

  • @Sergio_Math
    @Sergio_Math 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m happy to see friends and familiar places in this wonderfully shot video. It makes me a proud Bogotan. Top marks all accords the board! Just last Saturday I was in Chingaza doing part of this route!

  • @jonpoon3896
    @jonpoon3896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I clicked for Lael, but now I’ve learned so much about the water situation in Colombia

  • @duzer
    @duzer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautifully shot and edited! I’ve always wanted to experience Ciclavia, NOW I really wanna go! Thank you Colombia for leading the way.

    • @laelwilcox6539
      @laelwilcox6539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching, Ryan! Means a lot to us. Would love to see you travel in Colombia.

    • @murphyoneill4144
      @murphyoneill4144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta! Highest coastal mountain range in the world!

  • @jarodwaite7509
    @jarodwaite7509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, Ian Boswell for the recommendation. What a wonderful film. Hope to ride this route someday.

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome story!!! Love it, I love Colombia... Qué bonita tierra!!!

    • @byrlink
      @byrlink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ¿De dónde es? ¿Ya ha venido a Colombia?
      Siempre bienvenidos.

    •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@byrlink de España Brian, tengo que visitar Colombia. Gran afición por el ciclismo 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏽

    • @byrlink
      @byrlink 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @
      👍🚴‍♂️⛰🏕
      La biodiversidad y la topografía aquí es increíble 🤩

  • @Bryan_Harding
    @Bryan_Harding 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I came to this story from the Breakfast with Boz podcast where Leal was the featured guest. Everything about this video gave me great joy; from the people to the scenery and the music. Thank you so much for sharing this labor of love!

    • @wahoofitness
      @wahoofitness  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is great to hear. Glad you are liking the podcast and that content like this brings you joy.

  • @tomaburque
    @tomaburque 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great story. Beautifully shot and edited.

  • @federicotheironlyportrait
    @federicotheironlyportrait 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's beautiful to see a bikepacking route created to protect an ecosystem that is so valuable for locals :)

  • @senderistas
    @senderistas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for create this route and promote it. I’ve been riding to Chingaza NP entrance a couple of times and it is a magical place as you describe on this video. Hope to see more people join this endeavor respectfully and helping to keep it safe. Thanks!!!

  • @luiacuhe
    @luiacuhe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just amazing!!!!! I just added this Ruta to my "to do" list... Pura Vida from Costa Rica

  • @valenju69
    @valenju69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Spectacular and inspiring video -- bringing attention to this majestic place while at the same time showcasing its importance to the region and its people is admirable and necessary. The goal to experience this bikepacking adventure is set. THANK-YOU!!

  • @perdidoenbici
    @perdidoenbici 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was awesome! Colombia has been on the list for a while, now even more than ever. Thanks!

    • @byrlink
      @byrlink 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ¿De dónde es?
      ¡Siempre bienvenidos!

  • @deilosa
    @deilosa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I am a Colombian living in Germany, and I must say I feel so happy to see such an authentic video about my country. Myself I had never thought of doing bike packing in my own country, you just opened my eyes to infinite possibilities. Thanks for such a great work.

    • @jvlian_r
      @jvlian_r 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you realized you could do it after you left the country??? Wut?

    • @edithguntensperger6865
      @edithguntensperger6865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've visited Bogota in 2019. stayed there in spanish school for 10 days. Made a bici tour to Alto de lettras and continued for Merelin and back again, about 700 km. I went also by bike to Chingaza Park. I liked it very much. I also went about 7 times with Rino Bike, a bike club in Bogota on tours. It was great! I loved it! saludos

    • @JeraCravoMyself
      @JeraCravoMyself 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have many Colombian friends and this video made me so happy for them! Beautiful place!

    • @moabadventurecondo9579
      @moabadventurecondo9579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is the great thing about bikepacking and / or gravel bikes, they open up opportunities near you you never knew existed.

  • @branditauer
    @branditauer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful film! I can't wait to ride this someday!

  • @dylannewton76
    @dylannewton76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful everyone involved. Sustainable cities are key to future wellbeing of human populations

  • @mickbuston3236
    @mickbuston3236 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Superb film - one of the best cycling docs I’ve seen in ages and taught me some valuable enviro lessons too. Brilliant work

  • @coconinoforest
    @coconinoforest 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful!! Well done by all. Thank you!

  • @cesarsalgado8
    @cesarsalgado8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you people, this is amazing.

  • @peterhewitt7247
    @peterhewitt7247 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gonna Fly Now, amusing soundtrack from 1976. Bill Conti would be flattered.

  • @alexandercruz7246
    @alexandercruz7246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Gracias. He viajado mi país y lo he disfrutado profundamente desde una bici. Lo más bello y lo más peligroso de esta patria es su gente. Pero seguimos pedaleando la vida para que la muerte no gobierne.

  • @Nor_Phi
    @Nor_Phi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this, but James Wilcox' music just adds another level to whole thing, amazing.

  • @adgeebike9173
    @adgeebike9173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I also clicked for Lael, glad I did.

  • @Eu4407
    @Eu4407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!

  • @PinoyBikepacker
    @PinoyBikepacker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome and inspiring film. Loved the ukelele bit.

  • @Juanchoyo00
    @Juanchoyo00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is just amazing. Definitely included now in my bucket list.

  • @trenabstedt156
    @trenabstedt156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Columbian cycling fanatics ... I want to meet one now :-) This is a very watchable little docu action movie and I really relate to the emphasis on water rights, sources, protections; in fact we all do since it's a human necessity for life. Somebody still needs to convince Logan to stop hating on gravel bikes, haha.

  • @simonbartolomeo8548
    @simonbartolomeo8548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool! Was waiting for a Back To The Future reference at the broken clock tower. Or maybe I'm dating myself... ;) Saludos desde El Eje Cafetero,

  • @teamcafeclasico3164
    @teamcafeclasico3164 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Por casualidad tiene. El trak de chingaza para realizar esto ruta mil gracias

  • @donotbelieve90percent
    @donotbelieve90percent 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you!

  • @WellsPetras
    @WellsPetras 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simply wonderful

  • @nicholkid
    @nicholkid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm just wondering if anyone beat laels time. Couldn't find anything on google.

  • @pedaling_coffee
    @pedaling_coffee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing!

  • @TNTbobdob
    @TNTbobdob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this !!!

  • @scottunkefer3753
    @scottunkefer3753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super cool. I've been putting together a carretera austral plan post hip replacement but this is obviously closer to here, Medellin. Odd invite but if you happen to be coming through Medellin feel free to mail me and grab a coffee and talk wahoo. I got mine shipped down here about 4 weeks ago :-)

  • @typho623
    @typho623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a pitty to say but it's not possible to do this route anymore.
    I tried it (Oct. 2022) but when I arrived at the national park Chingaza , I was not allowed to enter with a Bicycle (cause of safety reasons?). The only way to enter the park is by car. So unfortunately I could not continue the loop and had to get back to Bogota.
    Also th first part of the route is very very difficult with a gravelbike in rainy season (mostly walking and slipping away). It's good to have a mountainbike.

  • @milesarbour2210
    @milesarbour2210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So good!

  • @corcaa
    @corcaa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What kind of a person dislike a video like this?

  • @elesbanwindy1106
    @elesbanwindy1106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    CAn you share the track to use with garmin?

    • @lucaswinzenburg1781
      @lucaswinzenburg1781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can find the full route guide here, as linked above: bikepacking.com/routes/ruta-chingaza/

    • @elesbanwindy1106
      @elesbanwindy1106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lucaswinzenburg1781 thanks

  • @JRF82
    @JRF82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Si la ruta de chingaza está actualmente cerrada a los ciclistas (siempre dicen que las bicicletas podrían dañar el ecosistema), como hicieron ustedes para entrar?? Porque a los Colombianos no nos lo permiten

    • @alexanderninomonroy4411
      @alexanderninomonroy4411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Entendí que tramitaron un permiso con la concesión del parque. Buena pregunta.

  • @alfonsolizarazo9806
    @alfonsolizarazo9806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Paramos are sacred, essential and important to the environment, should be let alone and not interfiere their ecosystem”.So Let’s create a bike route to bring everybody to ride through them, even better... lets advertise it with a video on youtube! (El que entendió entendió).

  • @IceDream93
    @IceDream93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good video

  • @brianluck84
    @brianluck84 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If lael is In the video you know it's good riding

  • @mhilde7744
    @mhilde7744 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now......GORIDE!!!!

  • @BamsBangers
    @BamsBangers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello "Bucket List"

  • @zarabarti7146
    @zarabarti7146 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤

  • @metrallo
    @metrallo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👏👏👏

  • @MrLuiseduardosoler
    @MrLuiseduardosoler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    considero que no es nada del otro mundo ya que existen varias rutas en ese territorio que los amantes del ciclismo de Bogotá, Zipaquirá y otros municipios vecinos lo realizan . Lo único que no se tiene es lo promoción por agencias de viajes u otros operadores, incluso se puede contar con guías ciclista profesionales.

  • @adrianayunda...scotland7713
    @adrianayunda...scotland7713 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video with some beautiful bits, pity subtitles in the local language were not included

    • @wahoofitness
      @wahoofitness  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There are subtitles available for this film. We had them done locally in Colombia. Glad you enjoyed the film.

    • @davidbarrett4586
      @davidbarrett4586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sometimes with TH-cam the subtitles aren’t automatic. You have to turn them on manually in settings.

  • @just4all1
    @just4all1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i was yawning through the video, .. its no where near to '' I JUST WANT TO RIDE 2019'' ... yes it has a lot of info and nice views .. but it was too boring .. bummer

    • @byrlink
      @byrlink 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guessed you got lost and stumbled upon this channel, now go back to watch the Kardashians or TMZ, must be much more exciting.