Isn’t James the cutest kid ever? Hope you enjoyed meeting him. Thanks again for watching and stay tuned for a lot more...I’ve been editing like crazy lately.
Hey Ryan, I think you need to add this to the playlist because I was having a hard time finding it until it popped up on my home feed. Also, thank you for ruining TH-cam for me. Haha. I have watched all of this ride of you and Ali twice now and am frantically searching for something else that is even close to comparable to fill the void. Lol. Seriously some awesome work and advice. Keep it up!
Really enjoy your videos Ryan. I'm 35 and haven't ridden a bike for over 12 yrs but last month I bought a Trek 920 and been out riding everyday. Thanks for the motivation!
Sometimes I try not to watch your episodes at work cuz people wonder why I feel like crying:( Your passion for life and love your people is so genuine and it touches the deep core of our hearts. I mean who else would see James as a concierge guy? That's so funny! You appreciate even the littlest things in life. Thank you Ryan. Thank you, thank you ,thank you! Cyber hugs to Dana and Xanthe. Glad to have them on board!
Hi I haven't ever rode two long day's in a roll. It looks so amazing. I'm watching love cycles from 1 through the end. Not skipping ahead. I don't even know if your still together. Lol thank you for this journey. You guy's are a amazing couple. I'm starting my 4th year riding. 3 years ago I weighed 310lb went down to 240 got healthy and fall in love with riding. I'm planning on riding a 2 day ride soon. Well more later on to the next video Stay well and thanks again
Cody, the town too tough to die! Love that place, camped there on a bike tour. The Sandhills in Nebraska are indeed a sacred place, very special. Thanks for the videos
Ryan, that was another beautiful video and I enjoyed it very much. It's cool to see that somebody still has a merry-go-round and Teeter totters in the playground. Of course those items are hazardous, but many people survived with them in the playground and got lasting memories of their experiences good or bad :-) I never heard of grass-covered sand dunes, but I'm wondering what enable them to be possible? Some kind of soil had to be blown around to sustain grass. I'm a mountain snob. I never thought I could enjoy watching Nebraska for that long, but you and Ali certainly make it more palatable!
So many Colorado people sneer at Nebraska-at anything to the east, really-but the sandhills are one of the coolest landscapes to explore. I just joined up with a Longmont guy who has started an effort to create the Great Plains Trail, from the Guadalupe Mountains in Tejas, across the Oklahoma panhandle, through eastern Colorado (with a dip into Denver!), through the Nebraska sandhills, then South Dakota and North Dakota and a final dip into Montana before reaching the Canadian border. Front Range people, look up Lake McConoughy, a four-hour drive from the Denver metro area ... you won't be sorry!
Hey that was the Westerner Motel in Chadron...I stayed there in June before riding on BRAN 39, I remember the dog and gazebo. :-) What a great place, I would definitely stay there again!
Thanks for the latest!! 😀 I am so looking forward to cycling across America!! It is sad to see the small towns closing down. Kudos to the hardy souls that stay. It must be amazingly quiet to stay in those small town parks. 😎 You and Ali inspire me each day!!
cooldigs1 when are you gonna bike across the USA? You’ll love it. It is sad to witness the decline of small town America...there are some little towns that have gotten into tourism, and they’re thriving...but many do not:(
Ryan Van Duzer - I’m retiring December 31, 2021. 😀 I’ll be 62..... But I’m in pretty good shape. Most likely I’ll ride solo as my bride won’t be able to take off the time. I’ll try to find another cyclist/victim to join me. 👍🏻 Thanks for the great vids!!
Ryan I love your channel! I started watching when you and Ali began your journey across America...and then you went away! I was so sad, but then you came back and I was happy again!! You are such a great team. My wife and I have been married 43 years. We began dating in high school then went away to separate colleges and stayed together and got married! She has always been my best friend and I think the reason we've stayed together all these years is we know how to compromise. Hey I can't figure out why you have not landed a big national gig! You are such a great guy! Look forward to all your videos. Don't lose Ali! She's beautiful smart and talented.
Bill Kingman hello Bill!!! Your story is an inspiration, thanks for sharing. I love LOVE stories:) also, sorry about the big pause in uploads, I decided to focus on enjoying the ride (and Ali) and not on my computer. Stay tuned for more videos, there’s a lot in the pipeline.
Thanks Ryan & Ali, another uplifting video. Highlight of the series for me so far was the vid were Ali's mum arrived and spoke on relationships...that was a magic moment.
Oh yes some famous Science papers were based there! (famous in the evolutionary genetics community) science.sciencemag.org/content/325/5944/1095 academic.oup.com/mbe/article/35/4/792/4810448
Awesome video again! Inspiring as always. I love reading the comments where people say they haven't been on a bike in years and you inspired them to start riding again! Keep up the good work!
Ryan and Ali I enjoy your videos a lot first because you are such cheerful guys and second I learn many things from your observations about different people and communities you meet. And I know Dana from your biketour in Cuba. She is a great woman and I love her personality. You know, in eastern countries women are not so active physically even when they live in western countries and seeing women like Ali and Dana with their easy going personality is great. Hope to see you in Europe. Please inform us if you have plans in Europe specially in or around germany. I'm excited to meet you. Thanks
Another great video, you two! Hey Ali, I was hit on the left temple by something just the other day. It seemed to sting at the time, so I stopped but couldn't see or feel anything, so I rode on. When I got home, there wasn't even a mark, which was somewhat disappointing. Anyway, I look forward to more of the trip and especially the rail-trail section with the other two ladies. Ride on!
New viewer. There is so much to see and do that it is a real shame that it's considered a fly over state. From the East to the West tons to see and do and tons of history. In the panhandle there is Ft. Robinson. You can still see the wagon wheel tracks from the old Chisolm Trail! And that is not to mention the wildlife! Pronghorn antelope, Big Horn Sheep and lots more. Your video has brought back memories of my childhood. Thank you.
I surprised myself at how happy I was to see Dana! And I’m sorry to say i don’t remember Xanthe, however even if I’m not even there and they don’t know me. But the joys in life omg!
Love it....the women from your Cuba trip. Take care of yourself Ali....this bug bite should open your eyes as to what could happen in the middle of nowhere...god forbid. Loving the trip...LOL
Hey dude- It's me again. Dude, another Minnesota connection. Two in one video (sort of) Your pal was going to Minnesota (as I said before we're from there) second one we were just in Valentine, Nebraska. They have a wonderful beautiful city park you can camp in. We spent a night there in our van and were also surprised to see the bike path you're talking about. Super cool that you're going on it so we can see it. Much Love -The Marty's
Hi guys this is Eric the fat man on a bike from Klamath Falls Oregon the question of the month is on that cowboy Trail what is the terrain like in a video you said it's around 300 miles long or could be 300 miles long after they connect it so the question is what is the train like does it have a lot of Hills or how many miles is it flat
Such great videos! I've been binge watching since I'm at home sick today. And since I'm sick with a tummy bug I'm wondering where a cyclist would go potty while on the road in Nebraska??
What part of Honduras were you in? I did a number of short term mission trips there. We stayed in La Ceiba and worked in smaller communities within 30 minutes or so from there. I met some wonderful people there.
It’s sad really what the big box stores have done to ma and pa stores . They have had disastrous effects on small towns and big cities . From the neighborhood hardware story to the corner stores and pharmacy.
I lived in Orlando fl. Years ago we were driving I-10 just past Tucson. I was still in high school. Just driving along and I noticed a guy way way down the road, The way he stood with his thumb up in the air he looked the same as my stoner friend Jimmy P. I said "There is Jimmy P." Sure as shit, it was Jimmy. Asshole me left Jimmy on the side of the road in Arizona. Saw him 2 weeks later. He had thumbed to LA for a concert!
Keith Boone just keep pedaling Till you hit 100, ha! You wanna be real comfortable on your setup, so make sure the seat is comfy, and it’s all fit to your body...I’d say that most people have problems riding far distances because of a poorly fitting bike that causes injuries.. The physical stuff will work itself out. Work up to 100...you’ll get there!
Man this videos are so cool! One question though how do you vlog with your mirrorless camera while vlogging, I mean where you keep it and isn't it too heavy to vlog on the bike? Love your content man, Highly inspiring!
The biggest problem with small town in Nebraska is many of the kids who grew up on farms, do not want to be farmers, so they leave. Also I-80 when it bypasses alot of small towns, that almost killed them. And believe it or not the great depression and the Dust Bowl era also killed off alot of small towns. Its all pretty sad in the end.
Ryan, my wife and I went on a bike tour in our state of Michigan over this past weekend. We road the Pere Marquette Rail Trail from Clare to Reed city, Michigan. The total distance was 80 miles, but I wanted to get an additional 20 miles in; in order to make it our very first Century ride. Well, my poor wife's feet were going numb throughout our ride and we missed our mark by 4 1/2 miles! You might be telling yourself; "No way, and I'm telling you, Yes way!" Did you here me from Boulder screaming; "Nooooooooooo!" Crapola!!!!!! Man, we were sooooo close to our Century, and believe me, I was trying everything in my power to pull, push and motivate my wife into going the distance! I believe the culprit was my wife's saddle. It was too far down at the rear and too high in the front. That angle put way too much pressure on her bum blood flow. Thank God I was the mule on this particular trip, or we would still be making our way back to home base! My poor wife was trashed by time we finished, but we plan on going back to Pere Marquette Rail Trails at the end of October and conquering our very first Century ride! We will keep our toes and fingers crossed. Until than; "Ride on my friend, ride on!" Sincerely, Frado 😀
Enzo T sooooooo close!!! Sounds like she put in a valiente effort! Give her a hug from me, 96 miles is incredible no matter what. Happy trails my friend
@@duzer you are one of the biggest reasons why I have fallen in love with Bike Touring! There is a world to discover out there and it is wonderful indeed! Thank you my friend for what you do! Best, Frado
In the Late 40’s I know a Family that moved from VA to Denver, CO. Because the husband was the work on the first commercial jet plane. They did the letters and cards though the years and came to visit in MD in the late 70’s. They were old school german Americans who saved money very furglely. For first trip back East the husband bought a new car. It had air conditioning as part of the car’s details. The Wife who the Ruler of the House was Pissed that husband spent the money A/C. She verbally mauled the husband for weeks about A/C. On way to visit they down out of Mountains into Nebraska. It was August. It was 90+ degrees with matching Humidity. As the A/C cooled the car to enjoyable level the Fiery Furgle Wife mellowed into a soft cool marshmallow.
Isn’t James the cutest kid ever? Hope you enjoyed meeting him. Thanks again for watching and stay tuned for a lot more...I’ve been editing like crazy lately.
Yes i know you do, let see when you coming to south florida, we can go to key West Ally will love it
Can't wait to see more,James is the cutest
Hey Ryan, I think you need to add this to the playlist because I was having a hard time finding it until it popped up on my home feed. Also, thank you for ruining TH-cam for me. Haha. I have watched all of this ride of you and Ali twice now and am frantically searching for something else that is even close to comparable to fill the void. Lol. Seriously some awesome work and advice. Keep it up!
levi phipps awwwww!! Thanks for saying tuned (x2). Makes me happy that people are enjoying this! Stay tuned!
hey my friend come lets tour south africa i got a trek 7000 zx ,we got some beautifull places to see also food is also great
Really enjoy your videos Ryan. I'm 35 and haven't ridden a bike for over 12 yrs but last month I bought a Trek 920 and been out riding everyday. Thanks for the motivation!
DarkWoods100 that’s awesome! I love the Trek 920, great bike. Happy trails my friend!!!
Ryan, great job joining the Peace Corps; a beautiful thing to do, and spinning those kids on the "Flying Circle of Death!!" I miss the playground!
Thanks Dennis, I loved my experience in the Peace Corps
Sometimes I try not to watch your episodes at work cuz people wonder why I feel like crying:( Your passion for life and love your people is so genuine and it touches the deep core of our hearts. I mean who else would see James as a concierge guy? That's so funny! You appreciate even the littlest things in life. Thank you Ryan. Thank you, thank you ,thank you! Cyber hugs to Dana and Xanthe. Glad to have them on board!
I’m so happy that Ali is OK and I love Nebraska!
Tony Castro me too!
This should be on Netflix. No doubt about it!
Hi
I haven't ever rode two long day's in a roll. It looks so amazing. I'm watching love cycles from 1 through the end. Not skipping ahead. I don't even know if your still together. Lol thank you for this journey. You guy's are a amazing couple. I'm starting my 4th year riding. 3 years ago I weighed 310lb went down to 240 got healthy and fall in love with riding. I'm planning on riding a 2 day ride soon. Well more later on to the next video
Stay well and thanks again
I have seen future videos and know how it turns out......but Ali; you still scared me! So glad you're well!
Cody, the town too tough to die! Love that place, camped there on a bike tour. The Sandhills in Nebraska are indeed a sacred place, very special. Thanks for the videos
D Lonowski they had a great town park, perfect for camping.
Thankfully, no addictions in my life except for this cross-country adventure. Great stuff, as usual!
One of these days, before I die, an epic ride awaits.
Sky Flower I hope you make it happen! You’ll love it. Until then...happy trails
Wonderful things happen in Nebraska
Douglas Herr so true
Ryan, that was another beautiful video and I enjoyed it very much. It's cool to see that somebody still has a merry-go-round and Teeter totters in the playground. Of course those items are hazardous, but many people survived with them in the playground and got lasting memories of their experiences good or bad :-) I never heard of grass-covered sand dunes, but I'm wondering what enable them to be possible? Some kind of soil had to be blown around to sustain grass. I'm a mountain snob. I never thought I could enjoy watching Nebraska for that long, but you and Ali certainly make it more palatable!
Amigo...Estuvo en mi pais....Honduras..Que bien,tenemos lugares preciosos en estas tierras....Saludos.
Honduras!!! estuve en honduras por dos años, en la esperanza, Intibuca! me encanta tu pais!
Keep the videos coming! My wife and I watch them together and reminisce the awesome adventures and plan new ones!
hedmisten thanks for watching! I love dreaming up new adventures. Cheers!
Your videos are really amazing. Keep pedalling and enjoy the nature in unique way.
Very glad Ali was ok. Really enjoy your story.
Great ride, glad Ali was ok. Can’t be too careful. Love you guys and Dana and other guest
So many Colorado people sneer at Nebraska-at anything to the east, really-but the sandhills are one of the coolest landscapes to explore. I just joined up with a Longmont guy who has started an effort to create the Great Plains Trail, from the Guadalupe Mountains in Tejas, across the Oklahoma panhandle, through eastern Colorado (with a dip into Denver!), through the Nebraska sandhills, then South Dakota and North Dakota and a final dip into Montana before reaching the Canadian border. Front Range people, look up Lake McConoughy, a four-hour drive from the Denver metro area ... you won't be sorry!
Yet another wonderful episode. Love you guys!!
Thanks!
Hey that was the Westerner Motel in Chadron...I stayed there in June before riding on BRAN 39, I remember the dog and gazebo. :-) What a great place, I would definitely stay there again!
Ah CRAP.....time to go to bed........I'll get back to binge-watching this great series tomorrow!
GO TO BED!!! hahaha
Thanks for the latest!! 😀 I am so looking forward to cycling across America!! It is sad to see the small towns closing down. Kudos to the hardy souls that stay.
It must be amazingly quiet to stay in those small town parks. 😎
You and Ali inspire me each day!!
cooldigs1 when are you gonna bike across the USA? You’ll love it. It is sad to witness the decline of small town America...there are some little towns that have gotten into tourism, and they’re thriving...but many do not:(
Ryan Van Duzer - I’m retiring December 31, 2021. 😀 I’ll be 62..... But I’m in pretty good shape. Most likely I’ll ride solo as my bride won’t be able to take off the time. I’ll try to find another cyclist/victim to join me. 👍🏻 Thanks for the great vids!!
So nice to see this episode 19 I've missed you guys glad to see you're doing well keep up the great work Ryan and Ali....
I look forward to seeing every episode of #LoveCycles....Absolutely beautiful trip every step of the way
John Day thanks John! Really appreciate it. It’s a privilege to be able to share these stories
Congratulations for your videos Ryan and Ali from México city
Dana is such an absolute beast (and so positive^^), love to see her joining the ridddddde!
Boris Laurent yep! She and Xanthe are the best! Get ready to see them a lot in the next episode!
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Great video guys, thanks!
Thanks Gerald!
Ryan I love your channel! I started watching when you and Ali began your journey across America...and then you went away! I was so sad, but then you came back and I was happy again!! You are such a great team. My wife and I have been married 43 years. We began dating in high school then went away to separate colleges and stayed together and got married! She has always been my best friend and I think the reason we've stayed together all these years is we know how to compromise. Hey I can't figure out why you have not landed a big national gig! You are such a great guy! Look forward to all your videos. Don't lose Ali! She's beautiful smart and talented.
Bill Kingman hello Bill!!! Your story is an inspiration, thanks for sharing. I love LOVE stories:) also, sorry about the big pause in uploads, I decided to focus on enjoying the ride (and Ali) and not on my computer. Stay tuned for more videos, there’s a lot in the pipeline.
Amazon plays a large role also.
Edward Benton very true!
Thanks Ryan & Ali, another uplifting video. Highlight of the series for me so far was the vid were Ali's mum arrived and spoke on relationships...that was a magic moment.
Once more and once again best regards from germany ! Great video ! Greetings to your people.
As a native Nebraskan and avid cyclist, this video made me smile! Sad how many people miss out on the beauty of rural America.
Love Nebraska, I’ve ridden all over your state!
I went to Valentine in 2016! Was there to catch deer mice that differ in coloration on the sand hills and off of them
A. G-E very cool! I didn’t know that Valentine was known for deer mice.
Oh yes some famous Science papers were based there! (famous in the evolutionary genetics community)
science.sciencemag.org/content/325/5944/1095
academic.oup.com/mbe/article/35/4/792/4810448
GORGEOUS VIDEO! GLAD ALI WAS OK TOO! BEAUTIFUL SCENERY!
David Stillman thanks David!!!
I love these videos. I just did a month trip from Phoenix AZ to Pensacola FL. Its amazing traveling by bicycle.
Awesome! I bet that was a fun ride, I like the southern route
Yea it was amazing man, I went to see my family so i made my own route.
Such an amazing adventure. Love it. Thanks for sharing.
Michael P thanks! It’s been fun to share these stories with the world!
@@duzer found your channel when you did your Baja tour. That was great. I especially enjoye(d) the commentary. Well done!
Michael P Baja was a great adventure, very difficult, but so worth it
Awesome video again! Inspiring as always. I love reading the comments where people say they haven't been on a bike in years and you inspired them to start riding again! Keep up the good work!
Fiets 901 thanks! Those are my favorite comments too! Stay tuned for more videos soon.
Love watching your videos glad Ali is OK
David Randolph me too, it was a little scary out there in the middle of nowhere
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing.
Mateo Diego thanks buddy! Hope you’re doing well.
There’s so much love in your videos! Thanks for sharing it with us!!
your videos are so emotional; i have tears in my eyes, keep it up with your outstanding editing
Man i enjoy every video. Thank you for sharing your passion.
Carlos Fernandez thanks Carlos! I love sharing these adventures with the world!
Ryan and Ali I enjoy your videos a lot first because you are such cheerful guys and second I learn many things from your observations about different people and communities you meet. And I know Dana from your biketour in Cuba. She is a great woman and I love her personality. You know, in eastern countries women are not so active physically even when they live in western countries and seeing women like Ali and Dana with their easy going personality is great. Hope to see you in Europe. Please inform us if you have plans in Europe specially in or around germany. I'm excited to meet you. Thanks
Love it! Again welcome to Nebraska! Makes me want to ride the Cowboy trail even more. I’ve ridden a lot of trails in NE, but this one remains.
Katz Steel it’s soooooo nice!!! We really loved it.
Another great video, you two! Hey Ali, I was hit on the left temple by something just the other day. It seemed to sting at the time, so I stopped but couldn't see or feel anything, so I rode on. When I got home, there wasn't even a mark, which was somewhat disappointing. Anyway, I look forward to more of the trip and especially the rail-trail section with the other two ladies. Ride on!
Charlie Cassowary you’ll love the next video on the cowboy trail! Thanks for watching!
Loving this series so much! Thank you Ryan and Ali!
Adam's Adventures thanks so much, glad you like it!
Love you guys,I'm so glad to see Dana from Cuba,love ittttttt you guys are the best,can't wait to see more,lv t
You'll love the next episode!
New viewer. There is so much to see and do that it is a real shame that it's considered a fly over state. From the East to the West tons to see and do and tons of history. In the panhandle there is Ft. Robinson. You can still see the wagon wheel tracks from the old Chisolm Trail! And that is not to mention the wildlife! Pronghorn antelope, Big Horn Sheep and lots more. Your video has brought back memories of my childhood. Thank you.
Alan Rowe we loved Nebraska! The next video in the series highlights the cowboy trail, so beautiful. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more.
How funny. Traveling through the middle of nowhere Nebraska and you see someone you know from home also passing through.
Yeah, that was a crazy moment!
You two are most awesome!
I loved living in Nebraska. If you’re passing through Omaha again, you might want to check out Noli’s Pizza. They have amazing salad and pizza.
I love running into a friend in the middle of no where.
Strange to see a merry go round like that in the park. They've pretty much been sued out of existence here in SoCal.
Pedaling Pete I know, right? I miss the old days of fun, and slightly dangerous playground equipment.
U r the best
Oh Yea the whole crew is going to ride! ♥️📸🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲📸♥️🙏
you know it!
You’re the best at bike videos
Cooper Rieland thanks!
I surprised myself at how happy I was to see Dana! And I’m sorry to say i don’t remember Xanthe, however even if I’m not even there and they don’t know me. But the joys in life omg!
Amane Kabbaj I was sooooo happy to see them! They bring the love big time. You’ll see a lot more of them in the next episode.
Aaaaaammmmaaaazzzzziiiiiinnnnggggg
Cool cool
wonderful ~
buenaso 😄😄 thanks
JAMES! I love him!
He's great!
I bet Rt 20 across Nebraska was one of the highlights of your trip.
Love it....the women from your Cuba trip. Take care of yourself Ali....this bug bite should open your eyes as to what could happen in the middle of nowhere...god forbid. Loving the trip...LOL
`Randy Cuffaro yep! Dana and Xanthe are back! You’ll love them in the next episode. Cheers!
No flaties no whammies no crashies no stingies
David Randolph nice addition, I think we forgot that one:)
No commies
Yey you gave her a camera shes a lucky lady
Ouch, ya got me!
👋
Did you happen to see Smith falls near Valentine? The highest falls in the state.
Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.
I love this saying! Thanks for sharing it, happy trails
Praise God Allie is ok!
PERFECT 🇬🇧...🇺🇸
Hey dude-
It's me again. Dude, another Minnesota connection. Two in one video (sort of) Your pal was going to Minnesota (as I said before we're from there) second one we were just in Valentine, Nebraska. They have a wonderful beautiful city park you can camp in. We spent a night there in our van and were also surprised to see the bike path you're talking about. Super cool that you're going on it so we can see it.
Much Love
-The Marty's
So cool! We had a nice picnic in that park in Valentine. Have a great trip!
He is so cute! “Are you guys gonna dive all the way in?”
do you wear padded biking shorts, have the padded seat cover or padded liner? if so what do you recommend?
I do wear padded bike shorts, at all times! Very important :)
Hi guys this is Eric the fat man on a bike from Klamath Falls Oregon the question of the month is on that cowboy Trail what is the terrain like in a video you said it's around 300 miles long or could be 300 miles long after they connect it so the question is what is the train like does it have a lot of Hills or how many miles is it flat
Eric hoffman hello ol friend!!! It’s all flat! Railroad grade...very easy pedaling.
No way! I'm first..love your travels
Bull Dozer thanks for watching!!
Good video Ryan say hi to Ali for me smile more✌️
Jack Shults thanks! I’ll give Ali a high five !
No crashies,whammies,and no flatties!
Yeah buddy!!
😄great I was missing the girls..... James was adorable.
Beatriz Ayala I was missing them too, that’s why I called in the reinforcements:) James was so cute!!
Great video you two ,are you coming thru st louis at all . Becauful out there .
Such great videos! I've been binge watching since I'm at home sick today.
And since I'm sick with a tummy bug I'm wondering where a cyclist would go potty while on the road in Nebraska??
Hi Ryan
Leo Miranda hello!
good job, May you tell me the name of the music at the beginning of the VIDEO?
It's a song from a music library called Epidemic Sound...I'll try to find the title
What part of Honduras were you in? I did a number of short term mission trips there. We stayed in La Ceiba and worked in smaller communities within 30 minutes or so from there. I met some wonderful people there.
Pathfinder.Gregg I lived in la Esperanza for 2 years. La ceiba is great!!
What are those shoes that Ryan is wearing on his bike?
It’s sad really what the big box stores have done to ma and pa stores . They have had disastrous effects on small towns and big cities . From the neighborhood hardware story to the corner stores and pharmacy.
Stephen White I know:( sad to see once thriving towns so dead.
I lived in Orlando fl. Years ago we were driving I-10 just past Tucson. I was still in high school.
Just driving along and I noticed a guy way way down the road, The way he stood with his thumb up in the air he looked the same as my stoner friend Jimmy P. I said "There is Jimmy P." Sure as shit, it was Jimmy. Asshole me left Jimmy on the side of the road in Arizona. Saw him 2 weeks later. He had thumbed to LA for a concert!
Love Dana!!! And James is cute too! And, of course, thankful Ali is ok.... ok .... moving onto the next video cause all is good 😊😊
laurisoza dana is the best! Ali too...and Xanthe. What a crew!
Do you think the priority 600 could handle this cross country trip?
Yep, I sure do. It's not as fast, but it would be a great bike for touring
Any tips for someone riding their first century?
Keith Boone just keep pedaling Till you hit 100, ha! You wanna be real comfortable on your setup, so make sure the seat is comfy, and it’s all fit to your body...I’d say that most people have problems riding far distances because of a poorly fitting bike that causes injuries.. The physical stuff will work itself out. Work up to 100...you’ll get there!
Both of you look to be in terrific shape! Could I ask what are both of your heights and weights?
kevin deaton I’m 7 feet tall,, Ali is 6’5. Haha!!! I’m 5’11 and Ali is 5’7. Not sure of our weight.
Man this videos are so cool!
One question though how do you vlog with your mirrorless camera while vlogging, I mean where you keep it and isn't it too heavy to vlog on the bike?
Love your content man, Highly inspiring!
The biggest problem with small town in Nebraska is many of the kids who grew up on farms, do not want to be farmers, so they leave. Also I-80 when it bypasses alot of small towns, that almost killed them. And believe it or not the great depression and the Dust Bowl era also killed off alot of small towns. Its all pretty sad in the end.
Small world
Did you guys use gravel bikes or CX?
gravel bikes
Are they decent on pavement for long travel? I'm asking because I'm debating a gravel, CX or road bike.
Ryan, my wife and I went on a bike tour in our state of Michigan over this past weekend. We road the Pere Marquette Rail Trail from Clare to Reed city, Michigan. The total distance was 80 miles, but I wanted to get an additional 20 miles in; in order to make it our very first Century ride. Well, my poor wife's feet were going numb throughout our ride and we missed our mark by 4 1/2 miles!
You might be telling yourself; "No way, and I'm telling you, Yes way!"
Did you here me from Boulder screaming; "Nooooooooooo!"
Crapola!!!!!! Man, we were sooooo close to our Century, and believe me, I was trying everything in my power to pull, push and motivate my wife into going the distance! I believe the culprit was my wife's saddle. It was too far down at the rear and too high in the front. That angle put way too much pressure on her bum blood flow.
Thank God I was the mule on this particular trip, or we would still be making our way back to home base!
My poor wife was trashed by time we finished, but we plan on going back to Pere Marquette Rail Trails at the end of October and conquering our very first Century ride!
We will keep our toes and fingers crossed.
Until than; "Ride on my friend, ride on!"
Sincerely,
Frado 😀
Enzo T sooooooo close!!! Sounds like she put in a valiente effort! Give her a hug from me, 96 miles is incredible no matter what. Happy trails my friend
@@duzer you are one of the biggest reasons why I have fallen in love with Bike Touring! There is a world to discover out there and it is wonderful indeed! Thank you my friend for what you do!
Best,
Frado
How did you end up in Valentine?
In the Late 40’s I know a Family that moved from VA to Denver, CO. Because the husband was the work on the first commercial jet plane. They did the letters and cards though the years and came to visit in MD in the late 70’s. They were old school german Americans who saved money very furglely. For first trip back East the husband bought a new car. It had air conditioning as part of the car’s details. The Wife who the Ruler of the House was Pissed that husband spent the money A/C. She verbally mauled the husband for weeks about A/C.
On way to visit they down out of Mountains into Nebraska. It was August. It was 90+ degrees with matching Humidity. As the A/C cooled the car to enjoyable level the Fiery Furgle Wife mellowed into a soft cool marshmallow.
Yay for Ali not having a reaction.
double YAY!