LAND OF GIANTS - CYCLING PATAGONIA WITH SCOTT RUFF AND DAVID GAST

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. 

Route map: https://www.bicyclepatagonia.com/

Gear list: 

Cash
Two cards
Passport
Business cards

Air9 RDO

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