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is your frame/bike custom?

I ride mostly around Nagoya. The city is built on a coastal plain, and there are mountains in every direction. I've done several rides in the 80km range, and on Monday I'll be tackling my first 100km+ attempt. That's only like 65 miles or so, but I'll have camping gear, and the total climb distance will be 1,500 meters. I expect a ride of 10-12 hours. There's no way I'll *ever* try 160km/100mi, but all of your advice is good advice, and I'll have it in mind this weekend!

I also love to explore my city at night.

Loved the video. We have always thought Chicago would be a cool place to explore

Do you have any videos on the best Chicago cycling destinations; good neighborhoods, trails, coffee shops? As a Michigander I need to get to Chicago more. Thanks for the suggestions in this vid!

Something positive from USA 😘 - almost forgot that there still exist nature loving kind and skilled people after all this drama in the last time (and probably the future) ... regards from Germany! And I can hit more breweries around Heidelberg in a 3h bike ride than I can possibly drink 🍻

Loved the video! Back in college I lived in Lincoln Park while doing an internship and really enjoyed checking out all the different neighborhoods. Actually planning to move back there next year 🤞 My wife and I also went to a concert on Northerly Island back before covid. Such a cool view of the city.

Hi Jonny, great video on northerly island! I’m a northwest suburb cyclist (Schaumburg) and as much I would love to ride downtown I’m always stumped with where to go (too many options). I’ll have to check out this route in the spring to get to the island. Looking forward to the brewery ride video!

It's so fun to just "wing-it".......Im 62...I still enjoy my bike....sold my motorcycle and from here on Im just pedeling....

Don't look at any phone/computer screens for an hour before you go to sleep....there are many studies about that messing up your sleep.....pre-medicate with Advil...and bring the bottle......those tires are killing you...get Schwalbe Marathon 35mm wide....80psi...

I stumbled across your channel, watched a good chunk of your vids, then was shocked at how few subscribers you have! I was just about to subscribe myself then I saw here that we have the same name! It's just fate at this point.

You should have stayed over night in Milwaukee. It's one of my new favorite places that I'll be back to. Great bike setup

Very cool video! You showed my favorite city in Wisconsin really nicely. Loved it!

Awesome video! If you are ever in the Wausau WI area hit me up!

Welcome to Madison! You guys definitely picked some good spots. I have the same bike :)

Nepali, or Nepalese are both correct. Great video, Madison is an amazing city, and the farmer's market is world class!

A buddy and I, both from Chicago also, have caught the bike camping bug for sure! last year we did the Katy Trail in Missouri and this year we did Pittsburgh to DC using the GAP and C&O trail. Both excellent trails! Hoping to convince him to do the Empire Trail from Buffalo to NYC next summer. Amtrak has been super convenient for us to travel with our bikes,,,even if it's not the fastest and sometimes with some delays. I have also snuck in some shorter camping trips like the one I mentioned on your Milwaukee post,,,I've done the Indiana Dunes and the Illinois state park in Zion Illinois as one day trips. Great to see like minded people in our city! Happy trails my friend!

Way cool! I just did almost the same trip about two months ago! I started in Albany Park in Chicago and rode to the exact campsite in Cliffside. I camped there for the night and actually left my tent up ,,,,did a day ride up to Milwaukee and rode around, actually had lunch at Lakeside Brewery ,,,,great brewery for sure! Then rode back to campsite, stayed another night then rode back to Chicago on the third day. Definitely want to do this trip again next year!

Cool channel, glad I found you. See you in the road.

i watched this whole video, unaware on the amount of subscribers you had. i couldnt imagine so little support for such a great channel.

Dude what is the map!

For me it is going to be getting over the mental hurdle. The longest i have hone is 65 miles and tried to do an 85 miler but stopped half way as late starts and not knowing the route super well. I really pyched myself out. One thing that has helped is to start at the farthest point and then you cant turn back.

What was total distance?

I keep track of hours more than time.

An option to miss Waukegan is at Lake Bluff take the trail along 176(Rockland Road) west to the DesPlaines River Trail then north to Wisconsin line then back to the Robert McClory trail.

Nice video. Glad you enjoy Milwaukee. 26 years here and love it more every year

congrats! that's a bout 160km. when I did my long distance biking back in the day (that would be around 20 years ago) I did about 160 miles per day with the occasional 200 over a 20 day period. with camping equipment like a tent, a stove and food. the parts of the world I travelled in had long distances between people.... but in short I know your feeling!

Than you for sharing. I am in Libertyville so could attempt to ride up Milwaukee and back home. All tips super useful across your videos.

Great video. I live in Wilmette and ride the North Branch most evenings. Riding up to Ft. Sheridan is also my usual ride. We definitely are quite fortunate to have so many good cycling options around here. I am also planning on a multi day up to Milwaukee. Another one on my list is a multi day to Madison. Cheers!

As a slow low powered recreational cyclist, “It’s a marathon, not a race” is my motto for longer rides. I drop my pace way back from what I can do for a 50-75km ride if I know I’m aiming for 100-160km. Don’t push on any hills, don’t fight headwinds etc. And eat lots and often!

Glad you got to enjoy my city :) There are reasons why I've lived in MKE for over 20years and I love riding bikes in this town!

I love aloha energy bars, i give you kudos! I don't think i would do a century alone. I still have yet to complete one, but i aim to!

Really cool video. If you will ever want to try some really nice coffee try Tala in Highwood. It is also kinda on the way to Milwaukee.

Nice trip! Just took the Amtrak up to Milwaukee with my bike a couple months ago to explore. If you have time for a little bit longer trip to explore a city and the surrounding area, I'd recommend taking Amtrak to the Twin Cities (or even just to La Crosse, Wisconsin, I've heard there's good trails there). At the moment though only the Empire Builder accepts bikes. Hopefully the newer line (the Borealis) will allow for bikes soon.

I did my first century last month. Easy way is I did six 14 mile laps around my house plus some extra miles on last lap. The farthest I was from my house was about 6 miles. Riding 50 out and 50 back is intimidating. When I ran out of water and food, stopped at house and picked up what I needed; it was actually easy, Hope this helps.

Nice video, seemed like a fun trip. Would be cool too get some footage while riding and hear your experiences as they are happening. Just moved to Milwaukee and have been biking everywhere! Oak Leaf Trail is such an incredible piece of infrastructure, 125 mile loop around the entire city. Looking to do it next year with my brother.

How to do a hundred miles in a day? Start early!

What merino wool shorts did you wear....I'm riding a brooks b17 saddle and don't like riding on the padded shorts

No haven’t been to Milwaukee, want to tri-state ride Indiana, Illinois & Wisconsin. I think for me best to start in Wisconsin since metra only travel 3x daily. Good video, seems you carry too much. 3 sandwiches & lunch stop wasn’t enough for 70 miles??? Safe travels 👍🏾

I am 71 and have cycled 100 miles back when. I was young, 10 years ago or so. Even then I was aware that apart from the sense of accomplishment, it wasn’t very enjoyable. My longest ride was over 200. I go bike packing now and really enjoy it as I go solo at my own pace and rarely do more than 50 miles a day. I take my time and enjoy the scenery stopping wherever I see something that interests me, and have a really great time. I avoid riding with others now as invariably there is always someone who wants to push the pace or carry on some irritating discussion. I now cycle for enjoyment and looking back I wish I had learned this lesson a lot earlier. I enjoy my own company 😊

I have a Kona Sutra. Nice to hear you talk about a slower ride.

Here in Northern Washington State we have two 200 mile rides, Seattle to Portland, and Ride Seattle to Vancouver and Party. Each of them has more than 2,000 finishers. It is always children to 80 year old rider. Yike. I ride lots of miles. In 2025 I will do one or the other. It is just expected here. So I am using Randonneuring training patterns, Ride 5 days a week or even 4 and include a long Ride and a long backup ride. Like a 45/50 mile ride and a 30 mile ride. The rest is coffee shop rides. Then when in the event they take it easy up hill, push over the top and ride down, no coasting. Then steady on the flats. Oh and I'm doing this on a recumbent bike. So much less stress and discomfort. Bravo on your ride and a great video.

The purple color of the "Camelbak Peak fitness" water bottle would be an exact color match for your pedals, and bar tape. I got one for my wife, but I don't see the color in stock on amazon, or even ebay. That bottle is THE one if you want actual purple!

I often bike two or three centuries a year. I need to build up strength in my core before riding a century - my back and backside can get very sore on a 100 mile ride!

same color model and built....love this bike

Love the video - I am in Libertyville and can relate with your route.

Great vid! Food is so important for rides that are 100 miles and above!! If you're like me and you don't like to leave your bike outside of shops/ restaurants, look for places where food trucks are commonly found, I usually just google where they are at. Having a food stop half way or a bit after will give you a boost in energy :)

Your friend was right - you can ride 50 miles, you can ride 100 miles. The hardest part about it is staying fueled and mentally just forcing yourself to keep going. If your legs and sitbones can handle 50 miles in the saddle, you can do 100 miles. It'll be hard, but you'll be able to do it.

How many hours ride time and break time did it take you? Just interested

You're video just popped up in my feed, but my first century and 75 mile days were done with friend or group. As you said the encouragement is key and also just being able to talk and laugh can help pass the miles mentally. Plus if you forget something or have an issue and are with a group or someone experienced with riding those distances you are more likely to not have to bail because some probably has it or can fix it.