Bikepacking Alone in San Francisco - The Santa Cruz Mountains

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    I went bikepacking in California around Silicon Valley across the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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    Time stamps:
    0:00 - San Francisco to San Bruno on the CalTrain
    0:32 - Day 1 - Sweeney Ridge Trail
    1:41 - Day 2 - Skyline Boulevard to Boulder Creek
    2:52 - Masood's Lodge
    3:55 - Day 3 - Boulder Creek, Loch Lomond and Black Mountain Trail
    5:24 - Black Mountain Backpacker's camp
    6:45 - Packing up the camp
    8:17 - Day 4 - Down into Silicon Valley
    9:10 - Summary and BTS

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  • @Cycling366
    @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Happy New Year and thanks for watching! I've got big plans for this channel this year so please consider subscribing for more epic bikepacking adventures from around the world! Thanks! :D

  • @douglaslaidlaw5961
    @douglaslaidlaw5961 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I ride to the Sweeney Ridge from my house in Millbrae. When you found yourself on the highway, I bet it was briefly on 280 from Skyline. My grandfather was from Edinburgh so when I moved to the Bay Area, I too noticed Scotts Valley and Ben Lomond. The mascot of the high school in Belmont is The Scots as well. Oh yeah, I LOVE your videos. I always feel for you and your double-backing to pick up your camera after you’ve filmed yourself riding in a clip.

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome! It’s such a great place for trail riding. Will be back in California in March for some more fun! Thanks very much for watching and commenting :)

  • @tiffanygrever8092
    @tiffanygrever8092 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was born and grew up in Santa Cruz and I never really made a Scottish connection to Scott's valley until now lol but I love and miss that eara left in 2000 .

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha it may be a load of rubbish but it made sense to me at the time! It’s a lovely place to grow up. You’re very lucky!

  • @JahWind
    @JahWind 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello, I enjoyed your video! I'm from Scotts Valley and cycle this region. It seems that you would have better to follow the beautiful cycle paths along the various reservoirs along the Route 280 corridor. That would take you along the ridge to Woodside and then climb a quiet mountain road to Hwy 35 to reach Black Mountain. Always good to check Starva or Ride with GPS to find the best route options. I'm glad you enjoyed the beautiful cycling in our area. There is plenty more to enjoy. Cheers! JahWind Channel

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Cheers for the tips mate! I’ll be coming back to Santa Cruz in 2024 so I’ll check it out 👍

  • @Soucycler
    @Soucycler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant work. well done.

  • @timparsons2741
    @timparsons2741 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    HEY ! I have the Hornet 2p tent love it , awesome trip .

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s a cracking tent! Cheers mate

  • @christopherhood9241
    @christopherhood9241 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your film productions really are getting better & better Mr 366 - & loving the piano music too - very fitting to your productions. There is something, i don't know - honest & real i guess about type trips/documentary's that strikes a chord.
    PS - wishing you and livestock a happy new year.

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much! Keep trying to get better each time so that’s good to hear haha. Thanks and same to you!

  • @OldLongboarder65
    @OldLongboarder65 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, you're in good shape! You're making it up those ascents at a very good, healthy pace! 👍 And, really nice job with the video and drone footage.

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Certainly not in the shape I used to be in 😂 thanks for watching

  • @tsfenwick
    @tsfenwick ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the peaceful bikepacking inspiration

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks very much!

  • @katomiler843
    @katomiler843 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant ❤ one of my most favorite areas in all the world. SF, to Santa Cruz, to Big Sur, down to Santa Barbara ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It’s a beautiful part of the world :)

  • @cdwilson12
    @cdwilson12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video again Tom. They seem to get better each time and it's amazing to watch your HQ videos - I can really tell you've invested a lot in your photo equipment as the films seem to get better each time as does your editing and narrated summary at the end.
    All the best for 2023!

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks mate! Should be even better next month. Got a new drone and new go pro 😂

  • @svengalil
    @svengalil ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As usual another professionally put together video.
    Keep up the good work and can't wait for the next one.

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Sven! Got next months will be a winter special so stay tuned!

  • @1luckyleppy
    @1luckyleppy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic adventure. What beautiful scenery. Thank you for sharing

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Shawn! Thanks for watching and commenting :)

  • @altabajacalifornia7133
    @altabajacalifornia7133 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great channel, first video watched. I was wondering why the Tea??? But then I watched the later part of the video and it all made sense 😄

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can’t beat a bit of Yorkshire Tea 😉

    • @altabajacalifornia7133
      @altabajacalifornia7133 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Cycling366 Taylors full Assam for me my friend!

  • @vermonthillsumc
    @vermonthillsumc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was very artistic and beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to film it, edit it, and share it.

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! And thank you for watching and commenting :)

    • @jengreatrex7384
      @jengreatrex7384 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Super Tom. Great to see you branching out!

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jen!

  • @grahampickup9348
    @grahampickup9348 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed your films for a while now and this was probably one of your best. Happy new year pal

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Graham! Appreciate it and happy new year to you as well.

  • @capturemylife
    @capturemylife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great film! Sounds like a proper adventure!

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It was a great trip :)

  • @TheLewinn
    @TheLewinn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video a very enjoyable watch. Many thanks and a happy new year.

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Neil and same to you!

  • @corndogblue7
    @corndogblue7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely video, really enjoyed it. I live in the Santa Cruz mountains I thought your perspective on the Scottish heritage was pretty wild. And good old Masood, he used to run the corner store down from my house, lol, crazy.

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Haha that’s amazing. I think I’m partly right. Some places are named by a Scot who moved over in the 1800s but Scott’s valley is a different story apparently!

  • @thebikepacker_
    @thebikepacker_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great filming my friend! Greetings from Austria 👋🏼

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much! Happy new year!

  • @stevekyhon
    @stevekyhon 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am from the Bay Area and always want to do this. What tent do you recommend? Did you encounter any wild animals?

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can see all the gear I use on my website in the video description! Yes som coyotes and deer but nothing worse than that! I think mountain lions are pretty rare!

  • @helenphillips6152
    @helenphillips6152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed watching your adventure in the mountains, shame about that locked gate😅

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much! Yeah was looking forward to camping in the redwood forest but that’s bikepacking!

  • @tomassmith5461
    @tomassmith5461 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! You might want to check out Henry Coe Park. Lots of land and a few small ponds.

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much! Yes I did look at that actually and that was the plan before the locked gate :)

  • @PaganAbroad
    @PaganAbroad ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, I moved from Scotland to the US in 1999 and I now live in Scotts Valley. I think it’s called that after the last name of the guy that founded the town, just a coincidence that there are also a lot of local place names based on Scottish ones 😂. Next time you’re in the area let me know, big fan of your channel, love the Hebridean way btw - fantastic 👍

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers mate! Very jealous. Ahh I ran into a Scottish woman who’d done the same and she told me that’s why it was called Scott’s Valley but maybe she didn’t know what she was on about!

  • @thehairybikepackers8131
    @thehairybikepackers8131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great but if I might offer some constructive criticism (only my 2 cents worth). I would like to see a bit more of a narrative and some more pieces to camera explaining how the route is, what trials and tribulations you faced on the route etc. As fantastic as the scenery is I personally feel like watching you wafting serenely through a fantastic landscape only holds my interest for so long before I have scenery overload. Keep up the great work and hope the trip was as fantastic as it looks.

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks mate. I have a whole 10 minutes of running through the route and what happened etc at the end of the film!

    • @cdwilson12
      @cdwilson12 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watch the whole film. Tom always does a talk through after, plus the scenery part is amazing.

  • @stevemullin1195
    @stevemullin1195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What bike are you riding on? I’m looking for a touring bike myself to go along with my recumbent trike.

    • @Cycling366
      @Cycling366  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi mate! My gear is on my website but it’s a Cannondale Topstone 👍 thanks for watching!