We travelled to Bolivia to take on a truly epic 3-day, 370km gravel ride with over 10,000 metres of climbing. The journey took us from the high plains of the Altiplano down the world’s most dangerous highway, the infamous Death Road. Battling extreme altitude, treacherous weather, and a potential curse, this was one of the wildest and most unforgettable adventures we’ve ever had.

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Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 – Arriving in the Andes
02:02 – The 370km Challenge
04:42 – Meeting the Local Legends
06:54 – Shakedown Ride
08:25 – A Visit to the Witch Market
16:18 – Riding into the Altiplano
18:14 – Hoverair x1 Pro Max
22:26 – Surviving the Death Road
30:11 – Day Two – P’unchaw Huk
34:27 – Some Extremely Muddy Trails
39:46 – Wet Weather in Yungas
43:27 – Tea at Chris’ Eco Lodge
48:51 – Day 3 – Kimsa Punchaw
53:20 – Struggles with the Altitude
57:40 – The Descent | Back onto Tarmac
1:00:24 – Reflections on the Journey
01:02:42 – Si’s Velodrome Challenge

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This was one of the most challenging and spectacular trips we’ve ever filmed. What is the most adventurous or dangerous road you’ve ever ridden? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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20 Comments

  1. As a huge supporter of GCN and a Rouvy Legend rider, please accept this Super Thanks for the awesome content of this video. I truly love these types of videos, and I enjoyed watching Ollie and Si complete this epic ride. I wait patiently for the Rouvy route to be published and I too can experience this awesome feat. Thanks again for the except work by all. 😍

  2. Epiiic!
    Can't help but think you guys ought to complete the a certain inspirational set: Vietnam, Florida, Patagonia, Middle East (3 wise super nerds at christmas?), Rwanda-Tanzania-Botswana.

  3. How have you two not been picked up by a TV channel. It’s like long way round but on push bikes. I’d watch a series of this with you two!

  4. When the wife and I rode death rode on DH MTBs it snowed at the top, rained in the middle with thick mist and was 30degs sunshine at the bottom and we sat in a pool! Stunning!!

  5. Great vid. Now, apart from the local Coke, do you guys use the benefits of bicarb soda for oxygen uptake whilst on these trips?

  6. I cycled down Death Road back in 2002. The guide said, "You must watch out for three things: pot holes, dogs and dogs sleeping in potholes." There were buses at the bottom of chasms from the week before. There was a complicated rule about heavily laden trucks coming up from the jungle with food for La Paz get the mountain side of the road and lighter vehicles and bikes come down chasm side. Bolivia is a hidden gem.

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