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 💔

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.

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.

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 😢

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.

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 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.

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. 🙁😟😢😭

A number of Iohan's SEE THE WORLD series have been missing from KZfaq 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 KZfaq.

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.

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.

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.

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.....

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.

Heartbreaking and bittersweet to know that he lived so much of his life on his terms despite his physical adversity ❤️

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.

He was the first bicycle touring KZfaqr I ever watched and introduced me to this kind of travel which is now my greatest hobby. Thank you, Iohan. RIP

Truly devastating news to hear💔 The Bulgarian adventurer that truly experienced the beauty of the world. Rest in peace Iohan!

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.

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.

A sad loss of someone I greatly admired. He got me into biking in my 60's. I will really miss his great work.

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.

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.

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

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.

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'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!

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

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.

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 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!

The world feels a little lonelier without him. Thank you for making this tribute.

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.

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.

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.

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.

He was an outdoor legend AND a genius filmmaker. Rest in peace!

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.

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.

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 KZfaq 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.

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.

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

Oh no..... This just break my heart. He was so inspiring and talented. His life gave me peace inside.

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.

Sad news indeed....his videos are amazing and he came across as a wonderful human being. A loss to the world!

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.

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 KZfaq. 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.

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.

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!

I followed him and his journey! I am heartbroken!!

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.

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

Merci de nous avoir fait rêver. Humilité, gentillesse et détermination. Un amoureux de la nature. Merci Iohan

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.

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 !!

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.. :(

So sad. GOD bless him and all them who struggle with heart in life.

Thank you for this heart felt tribute .Iohan will be missed .

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

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!

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 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.

This is a tragedy of immeasurable proportion. For the moment at least, words fail me.

Alee, thank you for this tribute to a remarkable human being!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for this! RIP Johan, you are missed

Damn, only started watching his films the other day. How sad is this but what a life he had. R.I.P and thanks for the journeys.

THANK YOU for your tribute. I hope he found his peace.

Thanks for putting this up, Its greatly appreciated.

thank you for the tribute and sharing his story and his struggle, and this way maybe, others who share the same struggle, find some consolation. Again, thank you!

Sorry for the loss of a good friend and thank you for sharing this tribute with us. Iohan single handily changed my life for the better. His sense of wonder and spirit is contagious and motivating. I will miss him deeply.

Thank you for this Tribute and sharing what we were all wondering - how could this be. He was and still is such an inspiration for how to approach bike travel and life on the unknown road. Lets continue to keep each other supported and exploring so we dont fall off our own maps.

Thank you. Beautiful tribute.

Thank you for posting this heartfelt tribute. Like many I too enjoyed his journey here on KZfaq. May be Rest In Peace.

Speechless. Thank you for the tribute.

Thanks for sharing your trips and for the courage you showed!

Oh my gosh, that is utterly heartbreaking. His videos have been awe-inspiring to me. A truly amazing human being. Thank you Iohan for being so truly inspiring to so many of us.

Thank you Alee. Your video is a truly wonderful tribute to a beautiful person. Iohan we will sadly miss you. Truly heartbreaking. Go with the Gods young man and keep cycling...happy-trails...

This was a very well delivered tribute to Iohan . I could say no more. RIP brother.

So sad to hear this, I loved his films and took inspiration from them. Thank you too for making such a fitting tribute.

Heartbreaking.... Thanks for this beautiful tribute...

Thank You CyclingAbout for this post. I have been watching all of his videos tears came out of me and my wife when we saw this. We lost a nicest Friend in the world. RIP IOHAN!!! Love!

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.

Thanks so much for posting. So sad. Such an amazing person. When I first discovered his priceless vids, I wished I could share them with every adventurous person and people who love nature's beauty. Will be a while before I can actually bring myself to watch this vid......it's very very sad.

Having watched only a few of his videos, I am now going to watch all the rest of them. This guy was unstoppable.....ADVERSE weather, terrain, equipment failure - nothing stopped him. What an inspiration! I am saddened to learn of his passing. Thank you for sharing.

A wonderful tribute - Alee your videos are inspirational as are Iohans.

Alee, this is a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. I am really really sad. I remember how often he befriended animals, he was so gentle and determined. A man’s man.

Fabulous tribute. Thank You!

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!

Thank you for this beautiful tribute! 😢

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 :-(

the seedling By Bill Poindexter A story inspired by Iohan, the bike wanderer and a man with kind dark eyes. Far away, long ago, there was a man who traveled the Earth on his bicycle and his name was, Iohan. He was of average height, had dark hair and dark eyes that looked very kind. All he wanted to do was explore the Earth and see what it was like from atop a bike. To earn a living he took odd jobs, one of the jobs was planting trees in an area where old trees had been cut down. He said he enjoyed planting trees in the summer. He would walk all over Canada planting seedlings to fund his bicycling adventures. One of the seedlings grew into a fine very tall tree. The young tree grew and grew. Enjoying the fresh mountain air in which it lived, loving the mild summers, colorful autumns, fresh new springs and even its harsh cold winters when it mostly slept. Even relished playing with the wind, feeling the sun, and drinking the life giving rains, and it never felt alone as there were many birds and insects, and squirrels which made their home on the tree. The tree was very happy. One day the tree was cut down and was sad and scared. But the tree had a soul that was spread throughout its trunk, limbs, branches, roots and the tree, no matter where it was, always had a connection to the Earth for the tree had roots underground into the soul of the Earth and the tree would always be a part of the Earth, forever. The tree was turned into many things: paper and pencils for school children, comfortable chairs, a table or two, a park bench, and finally some paper that was placed into blank journals. It liked the park bench best because it felt loved as people would sit and talk on it and eat their lunches, children would climb all over it, pets slept next to it, and sometimes at night someone might even sleep on it. All was wonderful. But the tree had no water since it was not in the ground and it became old and brittle and there was a crack in one of its legs. One day it was removed from the park and placed in a small shed. The tree became very lonely for there was no one around besides the spiders and their webs, and the sparrows that lived in the rafters and the mice that lived underneath the floor. One day the door to the shed opened and an old man, with gray hair and a beard came in and sat on the bench that was the tree. The tree was happy. The man slowly ran his hand all over the tree to see if there were any breaks in the legs as the tree had been without water, except from rain for many years. The tree felt the touch of the man and remembered the side of the mountain from which it came, and the man, Iohan, who planted the seedling, who was now the tree. “Hello my old friend!” The old man with kind eyes said with a soft gentle voice. “I am glad you are here. I will fix your leg and replenish your wood with some natural oils from the Earth so as to give you strength.” The old man and the tree worked together over the next week. Every day the man would come by in the evening and sand off the old stain, fix the break, and apply the new coats of refreshing oils for the tree. The tree was very happy and felt loved. The tree, one day, was taken to the mans cabin, on the side of a mountain, and placed on the front porch. It was a good place to go as now the tree was in the woods again; with clean air, other trees, and all sorts of critters to watch as it sat on the porch. Over the years the tree grew to love the cabin and the old man, with kind eyes, who gave it a life again. It had been so lonely in the shed, unwanted, rotting away. But now the tree was happy again. Everyday the man would ride his bicycle to town and every night he would ride his bicycle home. But one day he did not come home. He was an old man, and old men die. The man had been very kind to the tree, the tree was sad. Then the tree had a new friend who bought the cabin. The new owner, a young woman, a writer, whom, everyday sat on the tree, on the front porch and wrote stories about what she could see from the porch and then would read the stories aloud, to see how they sounded and would rewrite them over and over, then read aloud until she was satisfied. The tree liked the stories and was very happy again. One day the woman brought out a dusty old box which had been the old mans, and on top of the box there was a note: “These are blank journals which came from a tree I planted many years ago when I was a young man. I followed the life of the tree and was there when the tree was cut down and the wood harvested. Some of it was made into paper- these journals here and a bench, the same bench on my front porch of my cabin on the side of a mountain, the same mountain I planted the seedling on that became the tree. If you find these please write about what you see for the tree energy is the bench and on the pages and the tree will take you back to the Earth if you are lost, its energy, and mine will always be alive.” Time moved on and the tree and woman enjoyed their time together. But as with all things, change came about and the woman grew old. But the tree is still there on the porch. I write this, from paper, on one of the journals Iohan had saved. It was in a box I found that was my mothers, who had lived on the side of a mountain, and who was a writer, who sat on a bench, that was once a seedling, planted by a young man with dark hair and kind dark eyes named Iohan whom traveled the world by bicycle until he satisfied his wanderlust and just wanted to sit on the porch and feel the good Earth and be with the tree, his friend, the seedling. ( I wrote this story on April 13, 2021 at 3am as I have trouble sleeping. I wrote it by hand in my journal but never transferred to my laptop, I wanted to send to Iohan as he liked my “I Am Bikepacker” poems and we had a epistolary friendship, I regret waiting. I can at least share it with you. RIP Iohan.) BP 9/23/21

Thank you. Iohan's vlogs were infrequent but worth the wait always. I've been missing him and the long journeys and down to earth music. Please stay safe yourself.