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I've ridden it in a group ride before. It's more than capable. Depending on the type of ride, the gearing could be a limiting factor though.

It was great to see you too Bart. That steak dinner is on the agenda for next time!

Day 1 was approximately 95 miles, day 2 55 miles, day 3 80 miles, and day 4 was approximately 35 miles. Depending on what chapter you ride with, those numbers will vary because the routes will vary. I say approximately because depending on what hotel you're assigned to, the ride there may be more or less miles. I also lost a few miles when I caught a flat and ended up in the mechanic truck. After fixing the flat, they drop you off back in the peloton. if others end up needing a repair in that time, you may end up in the truck a little longer as they wait for a safe place to drive up towards the front and drop everyone off.

I'd say most people are on SPD-SL or Look Keo ( which I wear). There are some people with flat pedals and some who wear SPD or other clipless styles. It's really personal preference and what they use outside of the tour, or, what was sold to them when they got their bike. In the Unity Tour, none of them offer any real advantages over the other.

Riders start out at the starting location with their respective chapter. Some chapters start at the same location. For example, I ride with chapter 10 which is central new Jersey. Chapter 13, which is from North California, also rides with chapter 10. So they start at the same location. At different points along the route, some chapters merge and continue on the same route towards Washington DC. In the peloton itself, people ride with whoever ends up being next to them. Sometimes ability dictates that and other times it's the friends you make along the way. It's fully escorted so nobody gets left behind. Worst case scenario, a rider will end up in the SAG if they're unable to keep up with the peloton.

@@6doorseventy4 Thanks so much!! I'm looking at 2025, I'd be in Chapter 13! Hope to see you there, if my old body holds out!

​@@hikeride7520that's great. I will see you in 2025! Keep up the good work

No problem. It was a great time for sure. Thanks for watching!

Thank you. A great time as always. Looking forward to 2024

Thank you. This is just 1 chapter which I believe was approximately 300 riders. By the time we got to DC, we met with all the other chapters that started in different locations. In total, I think there was over 1500 riders. Not to mention all the different motor officers from across the country.

Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful

Thanks for everything. I'm looking forward to making this an annual trip.

Thank you. It's the insta360 One RS

It was great meeting you too brother! Your channel has been a great resource and your One Love videos helped solidify my desire to make it this year. There are plenty of people who would benefit from all the content in your channel. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the encouragement.

Great customer service by Gerbing. Ride safe

Thanks man! I love the 360 camera. Moving it to different places gives you a lot of options when editing.

Aerodynamic! Padded shorts (and correct fit) for the win 😂

You have to wear padded cycling shorts or bibs. Believe it or not, you buy a seat that's anatomically correct for your body type. They look painful, but they're not, as long as you buy the proper saddle that fits you.

Thanks Bart!

It's my pleasure! Thank you for watching and sorry for the late reply

Thanks Andy!

Thanks Brad! That's why I like recording the videos on some of the escorts. People get to see some of what we do and experience it with us. Especially big events like this.

I love it. I actually just rode it from NJ to Washington DC. It will suit that purpose for sure.

Thanks Brad!

Thanks Andy!

Thank you Cue!

Thank you Bart!

Hey Bart, That was a good ride that day. I'll be riding from NJ to DC in May for the Police Unity Tour. These days help prepare me for those long days of riding.

@@6doorseventy4 when I see something like that makes me realize how really bad out of shape I am😂

Don't worry. When I ride with certain people they make me realize I'm not in the shape I thought I was anyway 🤣

@@6doorseventy4 hey I was talking with Andy and he said he thought you were only gonna get to come one day to run to the Hills if so, which day would that be? Hope you get to come for all of it. Looking forward to hanging out with you.

@@s.s.goldwing9797 my goal is Thur-sun. If I'm unable to do that, then I'm planning for Friday and Saturday

It was a good ride. Looking forward to this year. I might try to hit the Philly one too.

@@6doorseventy4 are you doing the metric century on may 6? It’s at ocean city

@@MrRobinson1911 I'll be heading up to NY that weekend because I'm doing the Police Unity Tour ride from NJ to DC starting that Tuesday

@@6doorseventy4 ambitious! Lol

@@MrRobinson1911 I did it last year. It's broken up over 4 days. The longest day is about 100 miles and the others around 50-60

Getting those miles in

Getting those miles in

I'm glad you found it helpful!

Thanks man. I see you got a set. Enjoy, it's a game changer.

@@6doorseventy4 big time game changer…. I can’t wait till the morning to test it out again…

Warmer than the Ohio State game. Mid 40's to 50's from start of day to finish.

It's definitely worth it. I haven't been back yet but it was definitely a good time. I'm sure it's gotten better and bigger too as more people find out about it. Lots of preloaders participate as well.

We definitely had great weather. Much better than what was happening back home. Sunday was nice too but much cooler. Either way I'm glad the rain came and went. Sorry you couldn't make it but if it was because of that Disney trip, then completely understandable! I've been wanting to take that trip myself. All is well here, hope all is well with you too. See you on the next one

Thanks Bart! It was a great time. We'll see you on the next one

Wow! That's a nice workout. I try to get in at least 15 miles a couple times a week. Lately I've been bumping it up to 20 but time is an issue sometimes. Thankfully I have a smart trainer at home that I use with Zwift so I can use that and still get the benefit of elevation as it adjusts the resistance to simulate the hills. On bad weather days and short on time days, it helps and it can be really tough depending on the course I pick.

@@6doorseventy4 Yep. That was over 10 years ago. Before I got a motorcycle. I really enjoyed my bicycle riding. Keep me in great shape.

All you need is a few people with the same interest in working on those skills. Check out Robert Simmons's youtube channel and join his Facebook group. You will likely find people in your area who would want to get together and practice. I've seen you on John's channel at B&B Palisades. There's a couple more i plan to go to, NY included.

@@6doorseventy4 😎

It's an honor and my pleasure to do it. Thank you and yes, forever blue.

Thanks man. And thank you very much for your support! That must have been a fun ride and great experience. Once may be enough but you can say you did it! After my 26 miles a few weeks ago, I realized that a new seat is priority#1 😆

@@6doorseventy4 yeah it was fun. And your right the seat is a must I used to use some padded riding undergarments too that helped a little bit.

@@NoVaSlowSpeed i got some padded bike shorts. The first couple of rides were really painful and I was about to buy some. Then I remembered I had a pair.