Eastern Colorado is Flat, Windy, and Hot-Biking to RAGBRAI-Part1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- I was originally going to drive to Iowa for RAGBRAI with my mom and friends, but I decided at the last minute to ride! 600 miles and a whole lotta heat and headwinds stand in my way. let's do this!
In this episode, my little neighbor dyes my hair pink, and I leave behind the Rocky Mountains for the eastern plains of Colorado.
Boulder to Brush-110 miles
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Hello #TeamDuzer ! Sorry for the little break in videos, I was busy pedaling through sweltering heat and headwinds in Eastern Colorado and Nebraska. What do you think, should I keep dying my hair pink? haha.
Your hair looking cool different I like it to be honest it suit you my friend
Can you write the phrase, "no crashes, no......" i don understand very good english am mexican but i like to learn it. Thanks.
@@gabrielruiz6495 Here you go! No crashies, no whammies, no flatties!" It's not proper English, so most people won't understand if you use this phrase, haha :)
Just nuts, pedaling to Council Bluffs in that heat and finishing off with the RAGBRAI !!! Impressive Duzer Impressive… Nice meeting you, Dana, Xanthe and your mother at Atlantic, your as cool as you are in your vids. Rock-On!
"It's fine", lol. Since you always take your cordless razor, just shave your head the first night out.
Dude, the reasons that people dump mattresses are many, but trust me ,they are for reasons that you don't want to lay on! glad your riding again.
hahaha, My skin hasn’t broken out in any rashes yet :)
Bed Bugs are the biggest concern....They cost a fortune to eradicate.
Bedbugs
As soon as you laid on it I yelled Ewwww
Nothing worse than has been done to the ground and I lay on that shit all the time.
I've watched this playlist like 5 times in one month. The mix of positivity, green grass and trees, ice cream and road-trips makes this trip one of my favorites you've done. Makes me want to get a bike and get out there!
Thanks!! I’m so glad that this brought you joy
Heat Advisory in the Midwest...
Ryan: "I think I'll bike to Iowa"
whoopsie!
It's only 600 miles! ;-)
Your video brings back some memories of my ride across the country in 2011 from San Francisco to Boston. My ride that day was from Fort Collins to Fort Morgan but I see it looks like we travelled on the same route starting around Greeley. Had to laugh when I saw the segment when you stopped at the mini-mart in Kersey for fuel. I was running out of water when I passed through downtown Kersey, which you show at 12:00 , and there wasn't anything open except a saloon so I stopped in and the bartender filled my water bottles. Little did I know there was that mini-mart right there up ahead at the intersection with US 34 where, just like you, I stocked up on fuel. The primary reason I chose that day's route was the very nice wide shoulders on 34 rather than the more direct route on 14 which had little to no shoulder.
5 years later and still my favorite youtube series ever😢
Amazing video Ryan. You are a monster - headwinds, 100-degree+ heat and 100 miles a day - for 6 days! Before a 400+ ride for 7 days! All with a smile too!
It gets even worse the further I go east :( Stay tuned
Ryan Van Duzer 100 Fahrenheit is ok right its our body temp. I’m à Celsius person so had to check. Keep on being awesome.
So hilarious seeing you in the speedos, you are a funny man!!!! You must be grateful as anything to be able to just go off riding for the week....or two. Awwww, no one to cuddle, patience is your lesson little grasshopper.... she is out there!!!! Peace love and trail hopping to you from the grasshopper master
I'm definitely super grateful that I can jump on my bike at a moments notice and hit the road.
I like how you treat the kid next door like shes one of the family! just like dana treats you that way!!
Yep! I learn from the best!
You inspired me. I usually drive my car to the bar .... now I ride my bike. Baby steps...
Nice! Baby steps is where it all starts...happy trails Steve
Cheers. I did Ragbrai this year and did my first century on Day 4 (117 miles in 7 hrs 10 min). Great vid 👍
Nice, that was a huge day, way to go. I didn't do the 100, my legs were pretty tired after riding there from Colorado.
@@duzer I rode 91.1 even without the loop that day. Combine with the hangover from the 39 mile day 3, it was a tough go!
I recommend using Komoot for bike navigation.
Leonard W I need to look into that
Oh yeah the winds are the biggest challenge to riding the plains, and they are usually out of the east in the summer. That’s a great setup for touring.
The wind only gets worse :(
Can't believe it has been a year already. As a side note, I miss Ali too. Especially when you said "No crashies, no whammies, no flaties". However i will enjoy seeing your mom, Xantha, and Dana.
I enjoy watching your videos so much, I grin like a little kid every time I watch one of them. You positive attitude is infectious. Plus you show the heartland and its people like no one can.
Thanks Mike! Stay tuned for more heartland...it gets HOT!
Road 26 and a half. That's nice.
It was a nice little road
Fun to see longs peak.....I'm heading to Colorado on Friday to hike Quandary for my 49th birthday....and kudos on the drone skills while riding a bike....especially around wires 👍👍👍
Have a great time my friend, that's a great way to celebrate your B day!
Amigo, ya extrañaba tus videos!! Estamos listos para acompañarte a una bici aventura mas. Animo!
gracias amiga! Animate para la aventura!
Laying on that mattress was the sketchiest thing you have ever done. Great footage. Happy and safe travels to you, brother!
I figure that the sun bleaches out any dangerous bacteria :)
Christian Coy 😂🤣😇
Hi Ryan, wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed your videos. Love your positive attitude and passion for bikes!
Hey there! I appreciate that
I never got a good moment to pass on my appreciation of your content this year on RAGBRAI aside from tossing out a ‘DUZER!’ at you while you were standing along some corn as we rolled by. So passing on the appreciation here. What I appreciate about your content and is your growth mindset and wonderful positivity...even when things aren’t all that wonderful. I’m looking forward to the rest of this series and glad you got out to clear the mind on your solo week to the RAGBY.
Bummer we didn't get to chat, hopefully next time! Thanks for the compliments, this ride did wonders for my mind, body an soul...bike therapy is the best!
Ali might be gone but Rylees mom looks like a keeper. Take her on the next trip!!
Summer is fine as hell
haha, I'm lucky to have her as a neighbor, her family is awesome
Ryan, you're a great guy, I'm actually laughing at you, I hope your attitude never changes you bring joy to this life.
Thanks my friend, bringing joy is one of my fav things!
I have so much respect for you!!! I have to have things planned out in advance and you are able to go with the flow. I'm watching your videos hoping to become more flexible. Thank you so much for being you.
being flexible has lead to many a grand adventure, but there's no right way to do it, just as long as you're having fun!
I can't say how much I enjoyed these videos of your trip to Ragbrai. I got my wife to watch them and then got my son to watch them, so I have seen them three times. I appreciate your incredible attitude and the work that goes into editing all these videos. Looking forward to the next one.
Love your spirit. I did Ragbrai this year as well, you definitely captured it -- and adding 500 miles on before -- wow! Also, you're an awesome neighbor, way to go with the hair dye.
Great to see you touring on the Priority 600! I have about 500 mi on mine now since seeing your video on it and getting it this spring. It compares to bikes costing 5k and more. Truly an all weather machine. Enjoy Ragbrai!
Nice, glad you're liking yours too! Happy trails
Yes, the Greeley Stockyards may easily turn a person vegan. 93 miles a day average with touring gear has to be only doable across the Great Plains, and a monster rider. What a great ride. Thank you for the start of this series. Look forward to seeing Dana again.
Yeah, it's soooo smelly!!
Thanks Ryan!
It's a great idea. I lived in Omaha for many years. I deeply regret I never road in Ragbrai. If I had a good electric bike, maybe I would have.
I'm loving these vids, and i can't un-see the USA chant in your stars & stripes speedos.....but i was laughing me head off :)
Well...I discovered you on your Boulder to RAGBRI...then got hooked. I'm from Iowa and love Boulder. Then I went wwwwaaayyy back to your first video 12 years ago in Honderous....wow!!
WOW! You found some of oldies! Thanks for watching my videos Steve, I love Iowa!
@@duzer just wondering where your from..grew up...college...etc. How you ended up biking etc. How old are you and many more questions.
You have a diesel engine under the hood to handle that rough of a day doing a century. Thanks for sharing with us. Cant wait for your RAGBRAI videos. I have a sneaking suspicion you are still adjusting a bit to life being solo but know your extended youtube family is always rooting for you :)
I appreciate the support, yeah, solo life is different, but this trip really helped me in so many ways. The open road and 1,000 miles of bike therapy
@@duzer Thanks for the trip. This follower needs the therapy, too.
i look forward to this adventure. my brother in law rode ragbrai this year. i hope you met him. he's a nice guy, for the most part.
I met some nice guys, for the most part :) I've been enjoying your videos buddy!
@@duzer thanks so much for watching!
Wow! I'm the one getting excited by watching this Ragbrai adventure of yours. Have a safe ride.
Hi Ryan,
I'm sooo Jealous, you have the best of weather, your roads surface is soo smooth and flat to ride your bike.
Your scenery is beautiful.
I would love to move over to your end of the world in instant.
Love your videos you always make it fun to watch.
Many thanks your Scottish friend Brian 🇺🇸👍🏴
I'm lucky to live here, it's a magical place!
Ran out of current videos so im diving into some of your past adventures. Keep inspiring!!!
This is a fun one!
Ryan, welcome back to the aventures, great video
Good to be back!
Good luck buddy!
Thanks!
It's been a year and I'm still trying to unsee that Speedo.
Trauma aside, I love the videos. Thank you for sharing your journeys.
Haha!! It was only a flash:) thanks for watt my videos
Some moments last a freaking lifetime.
If you're ever in KC, we have a sag stop and a guest room.
My man! Patriotic as ever. Keep smashing miles and inspiring smiles. 💪👊💪👊
Commencing smash season!
Nice bike looks comfortable!
Ryan love the enthusiasm you have for life.I am guessing you are like these all of the time? Only your friends would know.I hope you have a safe ride,and enjoyable ride with family in Iowa.Please know more speedo looks,to much info.Great Video as all ways.✌🚴
I'm like this most of the time, but I do get bummed out for sure...and in those instances, I get on my bike or go for a run, nature therapy
SO JEALOUS!!! Wish I could unplug and just ride like that Ryan! Great vid!
I'm very fortunate
This is your best video so far.
I look out my window everyday and get to see longs peak!!!!!!!!!
That’s pretty sweet!!
Very interesting. I fly my plane from Peoria Illinois to Colorado Springs for PP marathon each year. I look down at those seemingly endless empty roads and wonder what if anything goes on down there - now I know 😂 thanks for posting - safe travels 👍
haha, not a lot goes on down there, but maybe next time you can wave at me :)
Ryan Van Duzer 👍 travel safe. Awesome adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Ryan- oh a 10000 mile bike tour in Texas... I'ma ride their and do the tour lol ..
freaking Superman over here lol good video Ryan.your a beast !
thanks buddy!
Ryan it's so good to see you out there making more cycling adventures. I am passionate about cycling of all types and your videos are very inspiring to me. I hope to someday set out on a biking adventure. I worry at 52yrs old if I have the biking stamina that you posses. God bless you on your adventure and I hope someday to bike Ragbrai.. Be safe
You don't need the same stamina as me to go on a bike adventure, everyone goes their own speed. happy trails buddy
Hilarious and so glad to see you working hard toward a goal and loving it!
It feels good to be back on the road
GypsyHiker Monica “USA! USA! USA!!!” 😳 Nice.
Dude... Respect. Love your attitude to biking and life.
THIS is my favorite part of your channel..... Ryan on the road with Ryan's awesome attitude!
Thanks, I feel the same way...this stuff makes me feel soo ALIVE!
I've been watching your videos on this trip. I really like the narration style for some reason. Anyway I just wanted to say, is that your doing what I've always wanted to do. I live in Wisconsin and I've always wanted to ride to Ragbrai and back. I just don't get enough time off to do it. Looking forward to more of your videos. Hope you post some of Ragbrai too!
So same week I was biking East in N.Dakota on my first ever tour, Seattle to Chicago, the inspiration for which I found on your channel. Couldn't make Ragbrai on account of time but will try again sometime in future. Next US tour: NYC to Chicago, 2021.
So inspirational Ryan! Thanks for giving me a wonderful jumpstart to my day, and can't wait to see the rest of this adventure!
Thanks Jason, glad I could provide a little morning entertainment. Have a great Sunday!
Great video! Love your energy and enthusiasm - for life in general and for biking... Really great to see your appreciation and gratitude for good things (big and small) in the world and your great perspective on dealing with bad things that come up...Ride on!
It was great meeting you at RAGBRAI this year, Ryan! Looking fwd to the rest of this series. Videos about hopping on a bike and splorin' are my favorites. Keep up the good work!
Great meeting you too! Lot's of splorin' coming up!
Brah.... where's the end of the mini series? Did he make it to RAGBRAI or didn't he? How many years are we going to be left in the lurch before the next installment in the RAGBRAI adventure brings us the closure we desperately need!!
Fantástico Rayan! Abraço do Brasil.
Thank you Sergio!
Yay for ‘two ice cream days’ and Oreo blizzards. Thanks for the great video Ryan!
Keep em coming!
You got it!
Thanks for this Ryan. I have been sorely missing your wonderful, beautful videography of our country since last year's epic x-country trip.
Thanks buddy, I didn't ride through any epic scenery like last summer, but it was still a grand adventure. Cheers!
Awesome...greetings from Loveland
LOVE LOVELAND!
Looking for to your adventure to RAGBRAI. I would totally cuddle with you. You are truly a delight to watch. You crack me up with your humor 😂. ❤️ that you share small-town Americana.
Awww, cuddling is the best! Lots more small town America coming soon
Freaking awesome!!! PINK HAIR RY
I`m working hard to get into shape so I can do Ragbrai next year.. I will be turning the Big 50 next year, so this is one of my bucket list`s too do. Hope to see you there...
Great! You can do it!
Oh and BTW thanks for getting me up Longs, that was my first time up, and all thanks to you telling me we were almost to the top 3 times.
love how "Happy" you seem in your videos..about all the unknown. It's truly captivating. I watch these videos while I"m on my treadmill for inspiration. Even the music is awesome and happy! I found you with your "breakup" video..sorry about that but you seem awesome now! Keep it real! Love it!
Hello Ryan, It was nice to have met you…Day Two, Adair…we were eating home made ice cream in front of a church when you happened to walk by...had to say hello! Egads man! You called me hardcore for participating in 13 RAGBRAIs…hardly my friend..you are truly a HARDCORE ADVENTURER! Boulder to CB during a heatwave? WOW...I'm not worthy…ha! Again, LOVE the videos! Keep up the good work! And remember…the two most powerful words in the universe (Or at least in mine)…..BIKE ON!
I remember that! Hope you enjoyed your ice cream that day, I miss Iowa already. BIKE ON my friend
I ride my bicycle, never long distance, I would say, you are a luck man out there.
Good luck pedaling to Iowa Ryan! The ode to your last adventures of cuddling is spot on boss . Lol! Maybe you will meet someone on your journey! 🚵🏽♂️ Givem’ hell!
Thanks my friend!
Good to see another video again biker brother! I was getting worried about you. I actually have some news. Your videos on RAGBRAI made me ask a friend if he wanted to do it in 2020! Now I'm hoping I can do it. I'm in rehab after my second leg amputation, but assuming I can ride I'll be spending the whole year training for the 2020 RAGBRAI. We will have to meet up and bike a bit next year.
Wow! I really hope you can make it out there next year. I actually interviewed a young man with a below the knee amputation on RAGBRAI, stay tuned for that video. He was really cool.
@@duzer Ya, that will be cool to see. I have found a few single amputees on bikes and less double amputees. So we have room to grow and get more amputees on bikes!
i met you in Winterset! and saw you all throughout ragbrai. We talked a little bit. i told you i have family out in Boulder and im from Des Moines. I never told you my name lol but it was good seeing you! You inspired me to do Ragbrai and i did this year all 7 days carrying all my gear (50lbs) with me and i went solo.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR BRO
Nice! did you love RAGBRAI? Winterset was one of my fav towns...birthplace of John Wayne!? So cool!
@@duzer i love Ragbrai and i hope to do it every year. Where did you get that tent by the way? i was using a heftier one and one like that would have been nice lol
@@slav7447 I got it at Big Agnes.com It's called the Fly Creek, bikepacking version
Great video. Love the bees flying across the drone shot at 7:48.
If you like those, stay tuned for FIRE FLIES in episode 3
That looks like a Canadian penny (8:09). Maybe I dropped it in Boulder when I was there...about 15 years ago! I love Boulder and hope to return. The flatirons are indeed the signature of Boulder. The Pinion Priority is perfect for that dusty gravel road and smooth tarmac. No derailleurs to fuss with, no chain to lube!
8638marc it was a Canadian penny, good eye!!! Extra good luck
DUDE! I can't believe you did 110 miles and filmed it too!!!! I liked 2018 ragbrai with you.
If you can do 96 miles a day to make it on time, you are my new HERO!!!!!
I did 2016 & 2018 Ragbrai & ride 5000 miles a year. I can't imagine doing 5 centuries in a row. (in 90+ heat!!)
can’t wait for next video 👏👏
Wow, 6 centuries in a row!!!! Dude your bad ass!!
Great video by the way!
Wouldn't have been so bad if it weren't for the heat and wind
Great stuff!! Love the energy you bring!
Thanks Michael!
Love your videos
Looking forward to this adventure!!!
You rock
Thanks Rhonda! Stay tuned
Wahahahaha, this made me laugh out loud!!! Just what I needed!
yay!! Glad you liked it
Rockin' that Priority 600 again? Of all the reviews and ads I've seen for that bike, you just using it for these amazing adventures is the best endorsement anyone could ever hope for.
Yeah, I love that bike!
Your so funny. I enjoy your videos.
I want a sombrero! Lol
I am so glad I can follow you on another bike adventure. We left Denver on Amtrak Sat. 7/20 and there were several people on the train heading to RAGBRAI. Unfortunately heavy rains caused lots of flooding through Colorado and Nebraska making the train 11 hours late, and all those bikers missed the first day. I had breakfast with a couple trying to figure out if UberX could help them catch up. I hope to one day experience RAGBRAI, but I think I will drive to Iowa and not rely on the train.
Yikes, that sounds like a huge bummer :( I hope you get to experience RAGBRAI someday too, it's very special
My apartment complex has flags as I leave my driveway, and they determine what direction I go on the riverway. Some days I don't mind fighting them out, some days I don't mind fighting them on the turnaround back home. Just depends on my mood.
Ha!! I hear you
sounds like lots of fun
it was mostly a lot of fun with moments of WHAT AM I DOING? haha
Loved the video. Can't wait to see the rest of the trip. Can you please post a link to the tent?
You’re an adventure machine. Thanks for turning out great videos and bringing us along.
Thanks Ross, hope you enjoy this ride
You, dear Ryan, are my Favourite Human of the Month now 😊
Awwww, thanks buddy
We’re 3 weeks behind! You just made us skip a whole strip tease and just went right down there. I was not ready!
No, I'm 3 weeks behind!! haha, trying to edit this series as quick as I can to get it out there
Ryan Van Duzer oh well it’s all cool
Love the speedos! I think I snorted coffee out my nose!
There you are, Duzers back. I love the fact that you rode Ragbrai
I'm back!!
I just saw a link on the Adventure Cycle website for your visit to Iowa last year. I saw that video a few times, but I'm glad you work is "getting out there!" DD
Yessir! Getting out there is my favorite thing to do!
You know your day is going well when a Duzer vid pops up !!!!
Greetings again from sunny South Africa Ryan , Looking forward to sharing your new
adventure .... take care !!!
I think it's so cool that people watch my videos sooo far away from Boulder. I love TH-cam! Thanks for watching my friend!
@@duzer Thank you for inspiring , I have been riding mountain bikes for two years now since seeing your adventures .
Glad your back on the road, just wondering why you didn't pick the checkpoint
It was a game time decision, and I went with the 600 to give it a few more miles of testing...
I just got the same tent! Taking it bikepacking tomorrow!
we miss ali too ryan! :D keep pedalling and enjoy!!! :D
I've always wondered what your quads looked like (Quads of Steel!) and now I know.
haha! They're patriotic quads :)