Cycling Across Cuba-Santiago de Cuba to Havana 

Dude, you made my cry giving your bike to the Cuban Teacher. Grande Ryan! ese fue un acto de amor.

Watched this video again this evening with my son Adam. he loved it!

Most inspiring one yet!

I love how happy and excited all the people are! Giving that bike away at the end was the best. Great story and adventure Duzer!

Wao, thank you! What a great documentary!!

My family is from Havana I’m the first US born in our fam and I’ve never been there. I’m a recent bike fanatic and is my work out sanity which is how I found your video. I absolutely love that you all loved Cuba and your commentary was great to listen to. Makes me sad I’ve not been there yet. Will soon and hope to cycle through that type of landscape 👍🏼

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am 57 years old born in Cuba but grew up in USA. I arrived in 1968 when I was 4 years old. Never returned. Had family there but all are gone my aunt passed away last year and her son came to Miami after her death. I have always wanted to return and maybe do something like what you did. The people there are humble they will give you whatever little they have. Again thanks

Ryan, when you gave your bike to that gym teacher, my heart was pierced with a sword! Dude, you are a really awesome soul! May Jesus richly bless you! Best, Frado

I get it! I once got a haircut in Turkey. Still one of my favorite experiences; drinking tea, telling stories and laughing with the locals. This video reminds me of that great day! Thanks

This man has shown a new level of energy and zest for life here, which has impressed me very much. We also ride the bikes and have fun with life, but his positive mood is unimaginably great.

Just discovering this wonderful video!

Paying it forward! Bravo!

2016 seems so far in the past, but yet so fresh in the memory for you, I guess Ryan!? Man!! This video makes me feel just as alive as you were back then! Thanks for sharing your excitement through Cuba and its warmhearted people!!

I can't believe that I've been watching your videos for months now (remember I said I watched ''the great dive'' video twice?) Well, I just 'discovered that you were in Cuba. I've been living in Canada for 20 years now but you know what? You just rode 3 blocks from my house there.

THANK YOU for the beautiful film!!!

Thanks for the great video, I leave a bicycle in Cuba every time I go. People donate them to me and the bikes are appreciated and I use them when I am there. I hope the normalized relations with the U.S. doesn't change Cuba to much because I love it just the way it is.

Hi Ryan. You did not talk about why the woman gave you the bike? It was great seeing the joy on the man's face who received the bike. Hopefully it changed his life for good. Thank you for sharing.

At least back in 2014/15 there was a Canadian guy in Havana who rented pretty decent touring bikes, it was called Canbicuba. And taking the bikes on a bus was no problem.

AMAZING! Cuba is a very special country! What a beautiful experience!

This was a great video! My dad loved Cuba, he frequently flew to Havana from Panama during WWII. He said it was beautiful. I can see what he was talking about from your video. It was really cool of you to give that bike to a guy who needed it. You have a kind heart Ryan.

just want to go to Cuba Now, excellent video

Yep, a good bike makes all the difference in your travels, especially when cycling so far. What a great adventure. I've heard wonderful things about the people of Cuba.

Great video and amazing jesture at the end ..its what travelling is all about

Ryan i watch your video and let me tell you your hard don't fit in your chest my friend i am cuban and what you did to this guy will change his life for ever i can see him when people asking where he gets the bike from he say el yuma give to me in the must happy voice you can hear. Thank you

Excellent video!

What an amazing country and friendly people that make you feel welcome. I just returned from my second trip to Havana less than 12 hours ago. I am already missing it and hoping the next trip come sooner rather than later. I had great experiences in casa particulars each trip. Next trip will be out into the country on the bike.

Huge fun! Hope things settle down and more of us can make the trip!

Oh man make me cry!!! I love this country....this people!! Your trip was incredible! Thank you for your excellent video!

Ryan you just make my tears come out watching this video, from the way that this video was shot, the editing and the voiceover it's just one word, awesome. I glad that you had a good time in the country in which I was born and raised, I'm dream to do this one day. One more time thank you for this great job.

I did a 2 week bike trip through Cuba in 2009, ending up in Santiago de Cuba after cycling along the south coast. Good memories. I loved the basic food in the typical homestay - beans, rice, stewed chicken, and a simple salad. Couldn't ask for more. My big regret was that I speak no Spanish, and English didn't seem to be widely spoken. But really nice people, good music, and pretty much ideal cycling conditions. I've done two rides in SE Asia, and in both cases - Cambodia and Laos/Vietnam - I bought a local bike and gave it away at the end of the trip. It's a good feeling. Bicycles are magic. :-)

Hola! soy cubano y aficionado a la bici (vivo en Europa) he visto tu vídeo y me ha gustado mucho. Magnifica experiencia que has tenido en Cuba, me parece increíble que no hayas tenido serios imprevistos; conociendo tan bien mi tierra me parece un milagro!!. :P Al final se me hizo muy corto. Gracias por compartir tu experiencia!

provabily the lucky guy with the bike can give bike tours :)

Exactly what I plan for this fall .

From beginning to end, another great story! So much joy, sharing, and fun. I see what is best in people, including me, throrugh your storytelling. That's what an adventure is really bout, don't you think? Best wishes

Great Documentary, loved that you were able to give the bike to someone at the end - he looked really happy and excited to get a bike. The people looked so welcoming.

VanDuzer, you are so cool. Your videos are so uplifting!

Oh Ryan, thank you so much! That's an incredible movie, i really loved it.. i would one day do as you've done, go for a ride around a country! Thank you for your inspirational message.

Excellent film, Ryan! Cuba - an amazing country with beautiful people! I wish I could go back so I could truly appreciate what I was able to experience 25 years ago!

in the public restrooms washing your hands was interesting. You need three things to wash your hands; water, soap, towel to dry. Well, the towel was your shirt or pants, because there never was any towels. In 1/3 of the toilets there was no water and in one case, there was a lady standing beside the sink with a bottle of water to pour over your hands. In an equal number of places, there was no soap. If you thought not having soap and water in the restroom was a problem, imagine not having a toilet SEAT. Yep, no toilet seat and it wasn’t just confined to public facilities. One of the rooms we stayed in had no toilet seat, which was matched by the fact there was no toilet paper. In its place, somebody had carefully torn individual sheets of toilet paper from a roll and placed them on the back of the toilet.

I swore I would go back to Cuba after loving it so much in 2004. This wonderful video gave me a perfect blueprint to copy. Last time I have away my running shoes to a boxer on their junior national team. I hope to find a great subject to give a bike like you did ❤️

Nice one Ryan 👍

How wonderful! I'll be in Cuba next month, you inspired me to get to know it on the bike and that's what I'll do!

Awesome video as usual.

Loved your Video of Cuba. Hi from Wales.

Just excellent, Duzer!

¡Grandioso!

WOW!!

Great video. Thank you for sharing.

정말 감동적인 영상입니다. 😀

🌴🌴 so beautiful!

Well done Ryan! You've inspired me

Solid solid edit duz!

Great video

that true. cuba es unica,, muy diferente a lo que puedas ver en otras partes de el Caribe.nice vid

I loved this one! Great video, Ryan!

An interesting idea. Love it!

amazing! you did well at the end with your bike

Nice trip i follow this

how does this have so little views?? what a great documentary - thanks for sharing :)

My homeland

What a cool video. Awesome stuff. Really enjoyed watching your movies from the Baja divide as well. One question: How can you stomach so many Burritos with beans? :D :D Good luck and looking forward for your future adventures!

Now I want to go to Cuba! :)

What a trip! Curious to know how you navigated your way around the country? also, how did you know which house had an available room for the night?

Dude. This is awesome!!

Tienes que hacerlo de nuevo, ahora si que esta difícil hacerlo :(

Ryan, do this again, but as a daily extended version.

Ryan, my son and I are going to the orient alone and ride for 20 days just us. I am bringing with me my baseball mitt and bunch of balls. My goal is to play some pick-up games there gringo con los Cubanitos. That'll be my nirvana loving life in the rural towns. I learned off of you and a bunch of other people to just bring a light bike bag and carry it with me instead of this stress carton. Can you tell me what was the panniers that you used in this trip? Would you have brought something with you that you overlooked? Can I assume you didn't have a rain coat? Gracias ....Mark

Hey Ryan, amazing video dude. I'm planning on riding from Cayo Coco to Varadero (430kms) this October/November. Any tips about the route? Cheers and wish you tail winds

I will take that 15 mph with a grain of salt.

Good morning Ryan ,thanks for your videos,I'm CUBAN,I live in san antonio TEXAS and me and my friends we are planning a road trip from San antonio to miami Florida ur are welcome we planning to live san antonio on November 1 2019 by the way I'm going to get a new bike for this ride,what type and brand will u recommend to me,again thank you

Excellent :)

"Come on bro hurry up,I have a cold and can get wet" is what the guy said in the beginning.

Ryan, I am hoping to bike across Cuba this coming January. I am having a difficult time finding anyone with information on how to do this. Would you be willing to talk by phone or answer a few questions? What is the best way to enter Cuba? Any sense on safety in 2023? etc. Brett from Minnesota

how was the ride i have a rise and muller delite e bike with 2 batters 1000w i plan to take my boat a 40 ft nordhavn to cuba and bike ride how are the roads there and the heat i plan to travel there feb 2019 for a month

Great video man, could you tell me how did you pay for groceries and drinks in the road? with dollars or local money? also, how did you find the accomodation? thanks!

nice video! why do they not have nice bikes, is it because of us embargo?

awesome video from The beautiful Island Cuba, , thank you! What a great documentary!! I wanna go to Cuba and make a bike ride. please can you send me info of a place to stay ? thanks again . Me facino la Isla esta hermosa , alguien ayude con lugar para quedarse y un mapa para paseo en bici?

Hi Ryan it's Adam. Sals son.

You forgot to explain why Margaret gave you that bike. Or maybe I just missed it... :-)

Possible to ride a road bike with small tires there?

Will a folding bike be ok to do small trips between towns? any suggestion? Great video!!

Cuba produces some Olympic-Level cyclists.

Hi Ryan, what month did you do this trip?

I honestly had no idea Americans were permitted in Cuba. Prevented by the US Govt not Cuba. Or was that just American flights?

Also did u pass by Sancti Spiritus

Box too big

Thanks for the great video. I'm planning a similar trip. If you don't mind may I ask a few questions. #1 Why would one not rent a bike from a local company such as www.ciclocuba.com/ They seem to have a fleet of pretty nice bikes, perhaps this is a new development since your trip a year and a half ago? #2 When you flew from Colorado to Cuba did they charge you one fee to take the bike the whole way? Would it have made a difference if you flew to miami Obtained a Bike There and brought it from there? Or Same Fee? #3 If you were traveling with sombody might it be worth it to combine two bikes in one box? #4 WOuld you consider brining a beloved bike both ways? #5 Were you able to make some easy detours into jungles and coral reef beaches or was this impractical by bike. #6 Is there a good coast-side route at times? #7 Is it pretty easy to find places to stay? Would you consider bringing a tent. Would greatly appreciate any advice. THanks

faut etre completement fou mais super fou meme en voiture faire cette route c est de la merde

This guy comes across as too in your face. Kind of more an ego trip or maybe just the RU-vid be cheery to attract viewers model of presentation.

Gday Ryan! Watching this video in preparation for riding a horse or Hinny across Cuba. Would absolutely love to get in contact with you, do you have email or instagram?

Wao, thank you! What a great documentary!!

Wao, thank you! What a great documentary!!