A Tribute To Iohan Gueorguiev (1988-2021)
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- čas přidán 19. 09. 2021
- This one hits hard. 😭
Please keep watching and enjoying Iohan's films: @IohanGueorguiev
Iohan's Website: www.bikewanderer.com/
Suicide Prevention Hotlines In Every Country: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
Sleep Apnea Foundation: www.sleepapnea.org/
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My wife and I had the pleasure of offering Iohan his first long distance location for a sleep over. Even then we knew he was special. We will miss him.
Hola
what is the cause of his death?
@@tristanlabitag4785 no lo sé, tampoco se donde en cual pais estaba.
@@OndasDeMortinal oh ok mijo
@@tristanlabitag4785 It sounds like he committed suicide after a painful bout with sleep deprivation. That is what my understanding is. Minute 1: 20 in this video....and ''it became too much to bear''
I was lucky to meet him at a time I had no idea who he was. He stopped into our pizza restaurant in Colorado shortly after coming down from Argentine Pass. He was so happy to show me his bike. He was happy he had such a long way to go. He lived many lives in his short time.
People like Iohan are almost too good for this world; they're like saints and Buddhas passing through it on the way to something better. RIP.
Couldn't agree more 💜 He has been one of my biggest inspirations as well, and I'll never forget this beautiful soul! RIP!
Well said!
I love that, yes for sure!
lovely thing to say
Word!
That man was a legend. He literally inspired me to take half a year off, buy bikepacking gear, a fatbike and a flight to Argentina. I am glad that he lived his life to the fullest and I wish him all the best wherever he is now 💔
I like how the most recent comment also uses the same word I would use to describe Iohan. A Legend.
Yeah, he was legendary.
I'm 65 years old and have had a fatbike for 4 years now and have done up to 1,000 mile (1600km) trips because of Iohan. That interest and love of travel also brought me here to Alee. Wow! On rare occasions you could see he was a bit down but he never showed the extent of his suffering. He will be missed by so many 😢
been sat here for 20 minutes and i still don't know what to feel. What i do know, is that was one beautiful Human
I was going to write something but I didn't have words. Your words sums it up for me. Thanks
Oh mate I just found out I’m still in shocked life is not fair I’ve been lucky so far and I’m 70 ,to but I’m so upset it’s unbelievable how Iohan has inspired me ,what a kn bloody champion ❤️RIPMate
The man was unstoppable. His trip from Alaska to Argentina was easily the greatest bikepacking trip ever imagined. He just went for it and crushed everything. Was really hoping to watch his journey continue. A huge loss.
I talked to him about Canol Trail logistics. He said, do it in winter. And he wasn't joking around. The most remote trail in Canada, with -40c temperatures.... hah.
Hey Foresty - please take care of yourself. Always respected your videos where you decide to turn around vs pushing on. Biggest risks in life is what happens between our ears. Safe travels.
You and Iohan were the first two bikebacking channels and my favorites to this day. I don't miss an upload. This is horribly sad news.
Such an incredible person.
Forest, I was sure you knew Iohan. You guy are cut from the same cloth. Your channel was suggested to me while watching Iohan. And I am thankful.
A number of Iohan's SEE THE WORLD series have been missing from CZcams for some time, I understand for music copyright reasons. It would be great if the copyright issues could be resolved and these restored in recognition of the fact that they are works of art. Just as we go to an art gallery to look at the works of great painters like Van Gogh, so the world should not lose the works of Iohan Gueorguiev. In particular, SEE THE WORLD 27 and 28 covered his travels in Bolivia. I would love to see these back on CZcams.
We do have copies of most of his videos, and are working to figure out the best way to get them back up and available to all.
@@ChileVuela thanks
@@ChileVuela Any update on this? I really want to rewatch the whole thing.
@@ChileVuela we are still waiting
@@aleksandar_k7853 Sorry. I don't have the bandwidth at the moment to reupload them. I'll see what if I can get some friends to do it. Meanwhile, check his blog. He has links to some of them that are missing.
I cried and cried. He was a beautiful person. Living and loving every living thing along his path. A humble man who will be missed. 🙁😟😢😭
I cried. He was truly the first bike packer I ever followed. I just came back from a 3 week bikepacking trip. He inspired me to get out of my comfort zone and explore my limits. It has changed me , the experience beyond words, the journey that will be in my heart forever. Iohan you were certainly there. Rest In Peace and explore the heavens.
He was great inspiration, god bless his soul. Such a sad news.
same
Oh man, I can't believe it. I loved that guy. Seemed like the nicest guy you would ever meet and filled with a lust for adventure. The world is a sadder place without him. I will definitelt miss his films as they were spectacular. R.I.P. Iohan.
Lovely tribute. He was far too young and his passing is heart-breaking. He persevered through ridiculous adversity in his years of travel that defied most people's pain threshold but he couldn't escape his inner demons. I wish he was more vocal about his struggles. I can't begin to imagine the pain he must have been in. He was truly a rich soul that gave so much of himself. I only knew him through his videos and expected he would always be there. I am in shock at his passing.
He was one of those last free man if not one of those last real man. His modesty and courage are matched by the stunning quality of his videos. Even people not into bikepacking should watch those, they are so inspirational at many levels indeed. What else can we say if this sad news make so many people that never met him, cries (like me right now)? It feels like a big part of the best of humankind is ripped away from us. Despite your short life you are definitely eternal, Iohan. Thank you for what you have done to us.
I felt the same. I wrote few words not knowing yours. But I do agree with you.
He was an outdoor legend AND a genius filmmaker. Rest in peace!
Never imagined he'd suffered so much inside, whilst making such great films for us to see. Hope that he see the entire world in the next.....
I am extremely saddened by this great loss.
Iohan was a spirited, soulful traveller who always connected with the people, wildlife and landscapes he encountered.
I just hope he knew how much of an inspiration the vision and poetry of his journey through the Americas was for so many people.
The news of his passing has hit me hard, though I’d never met him. I was so inspired by his 19th century spirit, his intrepidness, his kindness to people and animals, and his quiet outlook on living, that I decided to sponsor him on Patron. He reminded me of my younger self, when I, too, dreamed of bicycle touring the world, and I wanted to help make such a dream possible for another young person. The way he traveled was about as free as a person could get, in a way undaunted by obstacles. Almost fearless. He will be dearly missed.
Absolutely gutted to find this news.... Poor Iohan, such a sweet man. I started following him when I stumbled across his journey in the artic... As a keen cyclist I was blown away by this man and his mad courage. This loss doesn't make any sense to me, couldn't he treat the sleep apnea and insomnia... But I am glad he is no longer suffering. Peace be your journey my friend I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your massive contribution to this world Iohan, you've left it a better place for having been in it.
This man was living the dream but it's also incredibly sad because I feel so reminded of myself :( he was thrown into a world that couldn't satisfy his needs. We humans are meant to be nomads, meant to live in tribes not in this mess that we call modern society. Our culture disconnects people and it creates depression and anxiety. I'm sure Covid lockdown broke him. No possibility to travel combined with loneliness and depression and insomnia.
This is really sad and it just broke my heart. Condolences to the family.
Truly devastating news to hear💔 The Bulgarian adventurer that truly experienced the beauty of the world. Rest in peace Iohan!
It just shows how unfair life can be... I’m deeply saddened when I hear of anyone going in this way. Remember this every time you’re talking to anyone since they may be in the same situation. Kindness and understanding can change everything.
Iohan was very special and a credit to Bulgaria. He packed more into his short life than most of could in many lifetimes. Thank you Iohan for sharing with us your short journey.
I followed him and his journey! I am heartbroken!!
Farewell Iohan, plenty of friends you didn't know will miss you. I wish I could tell to his family and friends how much Iohan had a lasting positive impact on so many people worldwide. We need more Iohans in the world, let's keep being inspired by his message
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So sad.
GOD bless him and all them who struggle with heart in life.
A sad loss of someone I greatly admired. He got me into biking in my 60's. I will really miss his great work.
How can this be! He was such a humbled, gentle, old soul. I absolutely loved his videos. There will be no others like him. Completely egoless.
I wish I hadn't stumbled upon this tribute. I am so sad to hear and see this. Iohan was an inspiration and such a sweet man who knew how to live!
Sad news indeed....his videos are amazing and he came across as a wonderful human being. A loss to the world!
I am crying! Iohan showed me how beautiful a place the world is, and that you can find beauty in every place, even outside your own doorsteps, even in the most harsh conditions, even if the struggle seems to hard. That even on a minimal budget travel can mean greatness. And that humbleness and kindness towards other people (and animals) will reward you by being met also with kindness.
Iohan, you will be truly missed but your legacy lives on!
What a loss! I loved the gorgeous landscapes in his videos, his calm voice, the way how he made friendship with every dog, cow, horse or human on his way. He was probably the most friedndly person ever. His live was short, but filled with love for everyone and adventures to emulate. I will always remember.
He was the first bicycle touring CZcamsr I ever watched and introduced me to this kind of travel which is now my greatest hobby. Thank you, Iohan. RIP
Heartbreaking and bittersweet to know that he lived so much of his life on his terms despite his physical adversity ❤️
I wasn’t aware of his death, felt I knew him so well from his videos without knowing him at all. Thanks so much for posting this well deserved tribute
Rarely my heart breaks on a personal level for someone I've never met, but when I found out he passed away, I was on a multi-day bike tour myself ( not as daring as his ) and I was in tears while pedaling.
Merci de nous avoir fait rêver. Humilité, gentillesse et détermination. Un amoureux de la nature. Merci Iohan
I miss you Iohan. I still love you. I've never been so affected by the death of someone I never met.
We all miss you.
The human feelings are amazing . How on earth can a person touch so many by his simplicity.?Amazing
What a loss to the world. His videos brought me such joy when I was feeling down. I hope all his videos can be unblocked so more people can share his journey and develop a better view of what the world has to offer.
My wife's three and a half years of pancreatic cancer and 8 different chemotherapy protocols were made a little more tolerable once we found you and Lohan. Even she, as a non-cyclist, felt uplifted by your videos; part travelogue, part adventure, part dogged determination and physical effort, all leavened with your grace and calm equanimity in the face of so many challenges. Like yours, we devoured Lohan's videos, always delighted by his wonderful outlook and positive attitude, and the fantastic soundtrack he chose to accompany them. I hope he finds at least some of the peace he gave us, over the last several years. #sosad
This one hits very hard. I feel crushed. Every person whose road you cross is fighting an internal battle you know nothing about, be kind.
I’m really shocked to hear this news. I’ve followed Iohan’s journeys since the start. The world has lost a deeply kind, intuitive and yet intrepid soul whose ventures on the roads less travelled have been an inspiration.
I so wish he had been able to get the help needed for his sleep condition.
Am so grateful for his generosity in sharing his adventures. RIP Iohan. Thank you for this tribute.
Nooo. How is this possible? It can't be. Such an incredible adventurer, cinematographer, artist, creative.He had (still has) an amazing of bring beauty to the screen and people's spirit...certainly. I began watching his vids about this time two years ago and he inspired me so much that I began buying gear for my mtb...inspired me to return to the world. Thank you, Iohan for reminding me how beautiful life is, no matter what. May you rest in peace and your soul continue to soar where ever you are. Lots of love.
I'm just heartbroken y'all. Iohan made feel less alone in this world and taught me to be more confident in my passions. This one hits hard!
Do you obey traffic laws in town? Does your mother? Do you have time to chat?
What an inspiring human! What I love about his videos is that he was really good at focusing on his surroundings, wild horses, cute kids in a village, remote scenery, even the weather that was making his riding so difficult at times he seemed to hold in high esteem. He seemed to be out there to see and feel it all. So many cycling films go way to far into gear talk and feature riders who can take themselves way too seriously. He offered a breath of fresh air by observing the world with such humble curiosity despite his monumental undertakings. He just seemed so comfortable out there! Sad news, rad dude.
A complete adventurer! Inspirational to countless people, opened the world up for us all to view through his camera, narrated by his softly spoken words.
We lost a kind and curious soul in him. Let that not be the end of his story. He will be a part of every pedal stroke of everyone he helped to inspire to take on their own challenge to see the world by their own eyes.
Iohan you will be missed by everyone of us!
Rest In Peace Iohan. I am shocked to hear this...He was fearless on his journeys...very inspiring... friendly...even his taste in music was great too .i dreamed of pedaling my bike on some of those beautiful roads he traveled i watched him on CZcams since almost the begining of his travels.
His passing makes me pause and reflect on how short my life is and begin to plan for the few places i want to see before my time is up.
oh no... I struggle with knowing someone who had saw the utmost beauty the world had to offer could not go on . Rest in peace and thank you for the inspiration.
I am so sad to hear this news. He was a real inspiration and your channel and his are a big part of why I chose cycling and cycle touring as my cardiac rehab treatment of choice. I felt happy to support his Patreon channel and happy that he chose to send me two of his Alaska "See the World" license plates. He was a free and generous man and an inspiration to all who shared his journey vicariously through his videos.
The world feels a little lonelier without him. Thank you for making this tribute.
Thanks for posting this. I was shocked upon hearing the bad news. A true loss in the bikepacking community ! Hope him & Shadow are together ! R.I.P. Iohan Gueorguiev !!
This is so sad. Iohan was the reason ever started to film footage on my tours, which ultimately led to sharing many bicycle touring stories on CZcams. This guy really knew how to tell the stories. He probably inspired thousands to go on tour. Thank you for this video and thanks to Iohan. May he rest in peace.
This is a tragedy of immeasurable proportion. For the moment at least, words fail me.
No puede ser, alguien como el, con su sensibilidad, humildad, humanidad, su derroche de amor por la belleza de este mundo, no deberia irse jamas. Era una persona insustituible.
Estarás siempre en mi memoria.
Descansa en paz Iohan, te echaremos de menos.
Oh no..... This just break my heart. He was so inspiring and talented. His life gave me peace inside.
A legend. All we can do is try to remember him. Be kind to even the smallest of dogs we meet on our journey. Rest in peace.
Desperately sad, what a loss.
For me Iohan captured some of the indescribable beauty of travelling by a bicycle. His personal qualities of decency and resilience radiated through his films, and what films...if anyone hasn’t watched them then please watch them now...then you’ll feel the loss of this Great traveller and film maker.
Lets give thanks for a Life well led.
Uff. Thank you for your eulogy to him.
He was one of the loveliest people that I unfortunately never met.
I particularly enjoyed seeing his Spanish develop from nothing to excellent in his journey south through the Americas.
I have been following him for years.
I am shocked to hear that he is no longer with us.
R. I. P Iohan. Thanks for showing us the World.
Alee, thank you for this tribute to a remarkable human being!
Fuck. What a way to find out. Iohan inspired me to ride across countries, finding my wife along the way, and ultimately changing the direction of my life.
Thank you, Alee for the tribute to Iohan. I watched and loved his videos much like I do yours!
His adventures are so inspiring. Sometimes just the sheer remoteness of it. But also beautifully filmed. And he seemed so gentle and wise in a way. What a great loss.. :(
Iohan Gueorguiev A Rare Soul indeed. Thanks
We will miss him. Always looked forward to his next video right from his start years ago. Thank you for posting. We will miss him along with all the dogs that loved to follow along the trails with him
Thank you for this heart felt tribute .Iohan will be missed .
I find this heartbreaking. His videos were inspirational both because of the splendor of the places he traveled to and his calm demeanor in the face of adversity.
That's so, so sad - Iohan was such an inspiration to me and so many others and will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. May there be wind at your back and well-loved stray dogs at your side
Sure this one of the most sad news I heard , I was chatting with him when he start his bicycle tour and inspired me to cycle the river Nile twice.R.I.P Ihoan :-(
Thank you so much for this amazing tribute. It was very much needed as I just learned two days ago of this tragic news and I am gutted. This man was and will always be an inspiration to me. He carried so much hope and positive outlook and was insightful and could bring comedy to a really difficult situation and animals loved him, I specially remember the dog in Chile. Again, thank you for doing this amazing honor to Iohan. Gracias Australiano querido.
I am stunned by this new. Like many here, I never met Johan but have been touched by his courage and humility. Thank you for this beautiful tribute, Alee.
I am beyond shocked and speechless. What an incredible human being and legend.
Thank you for this! RIP Johan, you are missed
No! 😢😢
Wherever you are, Iohan, just keep pedaling. Thanks for everything.
This was a very well delivered tribute to Iohan .
I could say no more. RIP brother.
Thank you for this tribute. Like many here, I new him without meeting him. So, so, sad to hear of his passing, he was and still is an inspiration to me, he will live on in his films.
This so sad to here this. But thank you Alee for this beautiful tribute.
Oh no! I watched all his "I want to see the world" videos. Some of his work inspired my art and journey to the Yucatan to learn scuba diving ,pick up Spanish, and get out and see the world. I'm also a long distance cyclist,so his work was very relatable. RIP Iohan,another good one gone.
today I was hit with this news and it was with tears in my eyes I watched the last episode from his channel again
he has been a big inspiration for so many and me to to go out ride my bike and this just lights that fire more because our time is limited on this planet and he will always be in my mind when I ride my bike.
Rest in peace Iohan on the endless roads
He handled adversity so well from the outside. I'm not sure if it's anything he could have gotten through with help, but it's sad his journey has come to an end. You never know what people are dealing with. RIP Iohan.
I am so sorry to hear this -- Iohan was such an inspiration. May he finally get some much needed rest as he continues his journey back to the stars.
Thankyou Alee for the tribute to Iohan. It is only yesterday that I went onto his website eagerly hoping for an update on his amazing adventures. His loss will be felt deeply by many people whose lives his travels touched.
Iohan has shown us how to seek and find the simple joys in life. God bless this inspirational man.
OMG Finding this for the first time. He is gone for a month now! I’m really moved to tears by his passing. He has inspired me to continue toward my life purpose. To be kind. To live life “alive “(not a comatose life), to show love and compassion to all sentiments. Just got back from a road(car) trip to investigate breaking free from this urban life that is taking the life out of me. RIP lohan.! So sad. Time to put myself in the saddle.
Johan inspired me to cycle around south America. His videos were the best travel films I ever saw and i saw them all. I still haven't recovered from his passing. Such a charming man.
Que triste noticia..,, pudimos ver sus increíbles videos, su viaje en la bicicleta…. Una gran persona
I never thought The Legend of Iohan would end his journey so suddenly. It is incredibly crushing to hear this.
I’ve never been so influenced in mentality by someone I’ve never met. I cycled the Dempster and throughout most of North America due to him. His videos made me feel that it is ok to be so very different in lifestyle compared to the conventional life, and what amazing places still exist on this planet. Nobody portrayed this more than him.
It’s hard to hear when one of your main idols pass away, but I hope he knew how much he meant to those who chose this lifestyle.
The way he connected with people and animals is unique and so inspiring. RIP Iohan, and THANK you for awakening my wanderlust.
Very sad news. I’m so sorry to hear this. He did live life to the fullest What A Legend 🙌 🌎🌏🌍☮️❤️
There is no bicycle traveler like him. I’m always thinking of him and when the next video would be out! Missing him
The bicycle touring world lost one of the great ones . His videos the reason I retired at 50 and purchased my surly 2 years ago and have spent the last 2 years riding the roads of the United States, Canada and Mexico. May you always have a tail wind and down grades brother.
RIP Iohan. Never missed a single vlog and was always with u in my thoughts.
U were and still are the best. Wishing u lot's of love and butterflies.
A true legend. Inspiring thousands of people to live their dreams. Thank you ❤
Very very sad. He was a total inspiration and an amazing youtube creator. RIP big man :'(
Still can’t believe he’s gone, 18 months after his passing I’m still reduced to tears watching his videos . Does Canada understand they have lost a great modern day explorer/cyclist/film maker/dog lover and all round real nice guy?
I cycled 5 months / 5500KM alone across Tibet in 1994 and saw something in him that I also saw in myself. I am incredibly saddened to hear this news. I watched his videos with joy and amazment.
RIP Iohan, the world won’t be the same without you. Thanks for that tribute, Alee. Hearing this sad news from a fellow explorer is fitting.
Thank you for the tribute! And thank you Iohan for the positive impact you made on my life! You will always be remembered as an inspiration!
This is truly sad news. Having a beer with Lohan was certainly on my bucket list. He never spoke of his struggles. He has made me a better person.
Well done and a well deserved tribute. I had no idea he was experiencing any physical problems which shows his character since he never complained in his videos. To think of what he put himself through despite of this compared to all of the healthy people out there not wanting to move from their couch.
The next time the weather is miserable, I am going to go on a ride in his honor.
Wow, this is sad. Seemed like a person i'd have loved to meet. Maybe in the next life....RIP Iohan.