Between Jan 22nd and March 8th, 2020 Fort Collins Sofware Engineer Scott Ruff and his companion David Gast of Bend Oregon rode 1300 miles through Patagonia, from San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile. David was on a Surly Disc Trucker, Scott was on a Niner Air 9 RDO and neither of them had a single flat tire during the trip. Before setting out on this adventure Scott completed the Colorado Trail, Baja Divide, and will be taking on a 400 Colorado gravel loop this summer. “We both love cycling and enjoyed it very much, but on this trip, a big part of the experience was meeting so many great people including locals and other travelers.”
They were kind enough to film the adventure for us. Video, route and gear list below.
Revelate sweet roll Revelate Vischacha seat bag JPaks top tube bag
Revelate Jerry Can Revelate feed bag X 2 Revelate pouch
Osprey Pack Zefal 1L bottle x3 steri pen
Tent Thermarest Neo Air pad Thermarest sleeping bag
Ziplocks for trash Stove/fuel bottle cup, bowl, utensils
Chamois x 1 Tights or Merino long underwear Long sleeve merino shirt Sun Sleeves Puffy Merino buff Socks Rain Jacket Rain Pants Bike Shoes – X-Alp Summit Full finger gloves Water proof gloves Water proof socks Beanie Helmet Helmet liner Toothbrush Toothpaste Sunscreen Toilet paper
Razor Chamois cream A&D ointment Hand sanitizer Bug repellant Multi-tool Leatherman Knockoff Chain break tool Shrader to Presta adapter Valve stem remover Lezyne Tech Drive HV Gorilla tape Zip ties Extra cleats Spare derailleur hanger Derailleur cable Brake cable Tire boot Tubless tire plugs and tool Curved needle / dental floss Thread stans sealant 2 oz X 2 extra valve stems x 2 29 tube 11 speed quick links Extra break pads Lube Garmin 800 x 2 iPhone Battery pack ( small ) Spot Headlamp Spare batteries for headlamp and spot Bike Lights Ibuprofin ( lots ) Emergency antibiotics for stomach issues Emergency pain killers Gauze/tape antibiotic ointment alcohol wipes steri strips Bear spray Bear whistle lighter firestarter super glue reading glasses
