Why I Ride: Beyond The Miles

“Why I Ride” is more than a story about cycling — it’s about purpose, resilience, and the bond between human and dog on the open road. In this short film, I share the reasons behind a life on two wheels, the challenges and beauty found along the way, and the joy of riding with my dog, Mira. This is a reflection on movement, connection, and living fully in the moment.

Mira (dog)and John continue riding in remote parts
❖Have a question? I definitely answer all sent to by our awesome supporters
https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44... ❖

Video Sponsor:

Mira and John, Dogpacking the Americas:
2025 Bikepacking our Canadian backyard for a few months
2024-2026 Central and South America
2023 They became the first dogpacking g team to to complete the 4418km/ 2700mi Tour Divide.
2020 they rode the GDMBR, The Oregon Timber Trail, Orogenisis, Wild West route, Baja Divide, Trans Mexico_Norte and many other routes

❖ Special guests: ❖
Elk
Horses
❖Welcome to OMNITIERRA ❖

Mira (dog) and John (human) are bikepacking around the world. Together we are Dogpacking to all 7 continents (6 for Mira). Here you will find videos about bikepacking to familiar and remote parts of the globe, people and places, How to's and just being a dog.
This is a new channel and we are learning how to tell our stories about the world we see. If you have an idea for something you would like to see here let me know in the comments.🙏

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Our gear: Some of these links have discounts for you. All of them help the channel.

https://xtracycle.com
Makers of our bike the Omnitierra

CYCPLUS Tiny E-pump AS2 Pro Max
Discount Code: MIRA
Link: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=omnitierra

TailfinTechnical Bikepacking Equipment:
https://www.tailfin.cc

We use HolaFly to stay connected even when crossing borders. Use this link to help the channel when purchasing your eSIM for travel http://rwrd.io/ubwhio5

Sea To Summit: Ultralight Insulated Air Sleeping Matt https://bit.ly/3ym87kw

https://pinion.eu/en/
https://www.gatescarbondrive.com/
Dog Booties: https://dogbooties.com/
Basket: https://www.uline.ca/Product/ProductD...
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SOCIAL MEDIA
➪@mira_la_perra (   / mira_la_perra   )
➪@omnitierra (   / omnitierra   )

➪Mira Merchendise ( https://mira-la-perra.creator-spring.... )

➪Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44...)
Help cover the cost of dog food, camera gear & accommodations where we can use the wifi to edit and upload these videos

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Omnitierra Website ( https://www.omnitierra.com ) This is really just place holder

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Route ➪ Choose your favourite app to see all the ride stats and follow along 😋
STRAVA.   / strava  
RIDE with GPS. https://ridewithgps.com/users/383597/
KOMOOT. https://www.komoot.com/user/756937501788
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FAQ
➪ How old is Mira?:
☞8
➪What breed is Mira?:
☞Border Collie/ Red Heeler. From working stock in central Alberta, Canada
➪Where are you riding?: We are riding around the world and will visit all seven continents. Primarily on dirt. Mira will not visit Antarctica 😳 (not permitted/ safe)
➪What camera equipment do you use?:
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➪Who Edits your footage while on the trail?:
John Freeman
➪Where are you from?: We are both from Canada
➪What brand of bike are you riding?:
➪Where is your deraileur?:
☞ https://pinion.eu/en/
☞ https://www.gatescarbondrive.com/



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