Thanks for dropping me a comment Brett - I quite like how this video came together even though the ride didn’t. As for my replies, I do my best to get to everyone ~ I like to connect with people.
Hey Little Bro... thanks for the smiles, laughs, and virtual hugs. I really enjoyed spending some time with you. Love everything about this video! Beautiful and breathtaking! I'm sure M&D will be glad that you still "brush your teeth".... lol! 💕PS- you're not getting old!... it's just rustiness of winter wearing off! Looking forward to your Spring/Summer adventures! Ride safe :)
So true! I think it's easy to get caught up in the "how far did I go" mentality. I know I fall into that headspace too easily, and then feel like I've underperformed. I tell myself that my trips are to recharge my mental capacity for my day job, and that it's a vacation. Mind you that's a tall oder, when I'm lugging around camera gear and trying to make videos at the same time. Laugh.
I binge watched the whole of Cycling British Columbia series yesterday. It was awesome. Thank you for it. -- And I heard new toys for this one I noticed the new coffee set up, nice (probably meant other new toys, but I like coffee)
Every Spring, eager for a bikepacking trip, and I find snow......why didn't I buy a ??? bike?? I couldn't make out what you said, or I never heard of the bike you're referring to. ....And what a sunset that was on the beach. Cool slo-mo. The whole video format is very travel documentary feeling. Really nice scenery. I love the drone action. And going "into the woods" was so lush. I sort of wish I could do this, but I'd never make it. LOL! Oh, and I LOVE the Pink Panther graffiti!! The one thing I'd like to see at the end of your videos is a map with the route highlighted, maybe showing the stops with stars or pop outs or something. It would give viewers the sense of distance travelled.
A fat bike... designed for riding on snow and loose sand. As for where I go / the majority of my videos have routes available on RIDEWITHGPS- look I the description, or in the top right of my banner photos. This particular trip was not a successful trip as planned so I’m not providing a route, nor did I provide distances. FYI - I rode about 80-90 Km out of town and played in the hills for 2 days and then back. I did a lot of relaxing in my hammock reading on this trip.
@@barrybogart5436 - I do add undocumented information on my RWGPS maps. (ie bridges are out etc) On this particular video, it was early season and hey... didn't know if the road was going to be snow-free yet. Not a failure to me. Just an eager start to the year.
A voice from behind - passing behind my chair, "Who's that? where's his fishing rod?" I tut and carry on watching, passing the comment : "Have you managed to fit your new cassette yet?" - the voice mumbles annoyed and goes away to curse at technology and a cassette for their gravel bike. Checking weather for tomorrow morning over the Dales and looking for a nice coppice wood or forest, pine would be ideal. What do I use for cooking? spirit, gas or wood? Curry & rice! good video man, nice.
A very entertaining video! Well done. I know that is a lot of extra work. Your spring scenes look like Anchorage. I hav to watch the tunnels on bike trails because they still hav ice. 🤠
Thanks Dan ! Glad you enjoyed it. And yes, spring thaw can be treacherous. I’m so happy I don’t live in a area anymore where ice is an issue. I used to ride year round in Calgary. That was brutal. A chinook could blow in and melt almost everything, and the next day could be -20C - yikes.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Your video is very intersting for us. This summer , we will be bikepaking from Jasper to Vancouver, GDT, BC Trail, and meaby if possible, continuing to San Francisco. Tailwind to you !
You ole Salty Dawg!! Now I really can't wait for the trip that my son and I have planned for May. I've got to say, you have taken things up a few notches. I've really enjoyed your videos a lot. But this one was especially fantastic. And the lyrical additions were perfect 👌!! Such good good stuff man!!!!
Glad to hear it! There are so many similarities between adv-moto and bikepacking. I too have a long history with Moto. From Yamaha RD350 and Kawi H2 750 two-stokes as a young rider/racer, to my last few bikes 71 Moto Guzzi V7 and 2000 KLR 750C (I didn't know how rare that KLR was at that time). But with a growing family, motorcycles faded away, replaced with cycling (I don't think either one is more or less expensive / or risky) - but at least I'm staying fit. I'm happy to hear that my channel is inspiring you to document your adventures and grow as a filmmaker/editor. Feel free to contact me if you ever have questions. I'm always happy to help.
Awesome video! I think the ultimate challenge with recounting a weekend of adventure is telling a copelling story and getting into the adversities, your repsonse to them, and how you overcame them. You've done an excelent job of this and have illustrated your story beautiful cinematography.
Great video Rob, easily your best work 👌. The drone footage really adds a lot to the videos and showcases the beautiful sceneries that we have on southern Vancouver Island.
Great video & channel 👍🏼 Beautifully shot. I have an iPhone & gopro set up for my bike rides too. I was going to upgrade to the GoPro hero 9, But i recently bought an insta360 OneX2 camera instead and love it. Hardly use my gopro now. I can just mount it on my bike and not have to worry about framing at all. So i can just concentrate on the ride. And later while editing, i have infinite number of choices.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I hear ya. I usually don’t upgrade my cameras unless I have to. Much rather spend money on bike upgrades! But I was having some issues with my GoPro hero 7... so was thinking of upgrading to the hero 9. The insta360 oneX2 was about the same price as the hero 9 if you got the gopro without a subscription(at least here in the states). So I went with it and am glad I did. But if nothing is wrong with your gopro, i understand why you wouldn’t want to shell out the $ for an additional camera. Seems like you have enough to produce awesome looking videos. 👍🏼
You’re absolutely killing it with these videos Salty! Entertaining and most importantly inspiring. I woke up in a funk the last few days and now I’m itching to get my ride on. Thank you for the positive energy!
I’m so happy to hear Rick... I get the same at times and it’s hard to shake. The bike is the quickest way out of a blue/purple funk, but getting on can be a challenge and the lack of motivation seems to continue. I’m happy to hear stories like this.
Hey man. Now I am certain I saw you heading back home, you were just about at the top of the hill heading down to Jordan River. I also yelled "Hey, Salty Beard!", but you wouldn't have heard me on my motorcycle. That day I went into the logging roads at Lost Creek. My goal was to loop back and come out the way you came in, but I also encountered snow on the road and had to turn back. I stumbled onto your channel researching the Hurley Pass, I have the same trip in mind. It was super useful to see the road conditions at a cycling pace, and you've inspired me to extend my loop. I hope the situation gets better and we can travel to the mainland this summer. Ride safe!
You were heading north? and I was just standing there (actually filming) One of the passing motorcyclist looked over my way. I was wondering if it was one of the guys I work with as there's a few hardcore ADV guys. I was planning on doing Jordan Ridge north, and then back south on Loss..... apparently even the top end of Loss hadn't been plowed off. Lots of cool Moto/4x4 roads to do out Bralorne & Chilchotin area. How adventurous do you get on your bike? I have lots of unpublished routes, many are 4x4/overland type. if you haven't already, set up a free account on RideWithGPS, and find my route portal. I can set you up with some killer routes all over BC
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Yes, I was heading north, I'm on a 500cc red adventure bike. I seem to recall you were riding, but it was only a second or two so who knows, haha. I did Jordan Ridge North once last year, just enough space to get my bike past the gate. The fog was super thick that day though, not much scenic viewing. I upgraded from a 400cc scooter just last spring, so I am still kinda green offroad. Mainly enjoying the gravel main roads for now, but I have started exploring some double track. I don't have any riding buddies(offroad), so I try to balance challenging my skills with getting my self into a sticky situation. I will check out RidewithGPS for sure. If you like enchanted forests, last Saturday I rode out to the Walbran Valley of Caramanah Walbran Provincial park, way out past Port Renfrew. Really awesome old growth forest down there, I believe some of the protests in the 90's were situated there(I was like 5 or 6 so I dunno), and at least 3 little camp sites right along the road. I went in the Cowichan way, longer but the road is much nicer, and returned via Port Renfrew, shorter but rougher roads and loose inclines. The last bit down into the valley is a bit rougher too. Spent an hour or so hiking, but one of the trails said it was like a 6 hour round trip so didn't check that one out. Just got to be aware that it's pretty remote out there, no cell reception past Cowichan or Sooke as I am sure you know.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Between the nice weather the weekend before and the the rain, I was wondering the same thing. If I beat ya to it I will give you an update.
Gracias. Me alegro de que te guste. Los subtítulos cerrados tardan unos días en aparecer y luego los edito. Entonces, si tiene algún problema con la traducción CC, espere unos días y lo arreglaré. Debería estar haciéndolos con anticipación, pero olvidé este. Lo siento.
well I lived in Canada for thirty years got tired of getting through winter just to recover during the spring and summer and into the fall just to survive winter again well at least your winters aren't as bad as Alberta winters he he.
I can’t complain living on the island. Even the rain can be nice an cleansing. I used to cycle year-round in Calgary, and a lot in Ontario so I know what winter commuting is all about. If I ever move back to somewhere with real winters, I’ll be first in line for a fat bike & a good smart trainer too.
Thanks for the great video and the impressions from Vancouver Island. Years ago I spend about 3 months in BC and also a couple of time on this beautiful island . Many greetings from Germany😊
Was ist los? Glad to have you along for the trips. There is so much to explore in BC - you could have stayed for 3 years and not tapped into everything. There are so many places I would love to ride in Europe. Maybe one day - Viel Spaß!
Well from two salty Vancouver Island sailors who are just getting into bikepacking to a salty beareded fellow, we havta say we loved this video! You have a new subscriber :)
I just found you. I like your style and pace. I'm a codger bikepacker myself. Ex- randonnenur trying to slow down... Live in Nanaimo and plan to explore back roads on the Island.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I started riding in Ottawa in '71. Moved to Vancouver in '76 and was a Rando from '85 to '2015 but was run down by cars five times and that slowed me down. That's one reason I am riding trails now! But I've ridden from Port Renfrew to Port Hardy, Montreal to Halifax, and all over Europe and southern BC and Washington and Oregon. Mainly on pavement.
Drivetrain was nice. On my last day my bike feel over posing for a photo and I tweaked my derailleur hanger. Tolerance for clean shifting is very narrow. I could not get it adjusted to shift well, until I swapped out with my spare hanger.
Rob, you’re poetic reflections are a beautiful addition. Also, this particular video is incredibly well produced. I am wondering what you do for lunch when you’re camping?
I started touring in France and for lunch I always hard hard cheese, 'saucisson sec' (dry sausage), carrots, apples and a baguette, and something civilized to drink. They all last many days and take being packed without damage.
Thanks for the compliments. I quite like the wheels/hubs. I have about 6000km on them, and I’ve been pretty hard on them. Light mountain biking, loaded rough roads, winter commuting, narrow rubber, wide rubber. Still perfectly true, and no hub issues at all. They’ve been through the wringer. Be mindful you will need a few various thickness of spacers for the back of your cassette depending on what you run.
I'm working on gathering my layers for warmth and keeping dry, and the last piece of the puzzle I'm down to is something to keep my legs warm (have rain pants). What are you using for tights?
In this video I just had my old set of Castelli tights. I had chamois liner shorts on under, then the Castelli's tights, and MTB shorts over. For more casual tours, I use chamois liner shorts, casual shorts over, and leg warmers. Usually that's good for me. At night, I'll strip everything off, and wear just my casual shorts, and if it's cold, toss on thermal bottoms on under.
Sweet visuals. Thanks for bringing us some inspiration to “just get out there”. ✌️🌲 p.s. have you ever tried the kevlar reinforced puncture resistant tires ? I love em for my riding on the KVR, where jumping cactus get left by the deer.
I’ve used Kevlar tires for long distance road, but I haven’t tried anything recently that are Kevlar / tubeless. - hey any manufacturers listening out there? Happy to give ‘em a try!
Hey Salty? On these trails, do you ever encounter dangerous wild animals? And if you do, how do you deal with them? Because I see myself screaming in the hope that they will run away.
Yes, but I sing… so I know they will run away screaming. LOL. I actually had a close encounter with bear cub and mama bear on my last trip, but my acting correctly she didn’t take me as a threat and eventually moved along.
@@dennisnjuguna1047 I guess it all depends on your exposure to wild animals in your region. I grew up hiking and working in the bush, so certain wildlife encounters (if dealt with correctly) are generally not that bad. I could say the same from where you are.. I would be scared of big things that wander around at night too.... only because I've never around such wildlife.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Though Kenya is a country best known for the big five i.e lions, elephants and others. Not many people get exposed to wildlife unless you visit the parks. For me I've grown up near the city. An encounter with a wild animal would be life changing I think. Bt seems you have nerves of steel. Maybe with more exposure I could emulate you.
@@dennisnjuguna1047 That's very similar to here, many city people who don't venture into the "woods" very often and are not informed enough to deal with wildlife encounters, or do things that can attract wildlife.... ie) bears can smell food from a long ways away, and will come seek out the smell. If you startle a mother bear (sow) with cubs, you have to know how to react and no appear to be a threat. All this is part of educating people with good information.
Yay! I love when you post new videos!
Yay!!! I love when you watch my new videos ~ keep up the great work !!! 🤙🏼😁
This video is amazing and you are also very kind for responding to everyone . Thanks and be safe. 🤙
Thanks for dropping me a comment Brett - I quite like how this video came together even though the ride didn’t. As for my replies, I do my best to get to everyone ~ I like to connect with people.
Thanks for this, perfect to watch at the end of the working day, great filming and complimentary music.
Pleased to be a part of your day’s good vibes. 🤜🏼🤛🏽🤘🏼
Hey Little Bro... thanks for the smiles, laughs, and virtual hugs. I really enjoyed spending some time with you. Love everything about this video! Beautiful and breathtaking! I'm sure M&D will be glad that you still "brush your teeth".... lol! 💕PS- you're not getting old!... it's just rustiness of winter wearing off! Looking forward to your Spring/Summer adventures! Ride safe :)
Glad you and Lilu are enjoying the adventures. Hope fully we all can enjoy some wider travels by fall.
I like your style, young man. Roll on. 🍻
Thanks a bunch Zen !!! -- I do what I can, and hope people enjoy. PEACE !
You came out of that ride looking rested and recharged . I enjoy the shorter rides and better food with coffee.see you Latter. Salty B 🤙
It was a pretty relaxed ride & and bike-walk.
Well said, “bikepacking doesnt have to be epic and long...”
Great video. 😊👍🇵🇭
So true! I think it's easy to get caught up in the "how far did I go" mentality. I know I fall into that headspace too easily, and then feel like I've underperformed. I tell myself that my trips are to recharge my mental capacity for my day job, and that it's a vacation. Mind you that's a tall oder, when I'm lugging around camera gear and trying to make videos at the same time. Laugh.
So nice when someone yells your name!
Yeah… that was a bit funny.
Nice, zen, and nature…
Thanks 😊
I binge watched the whole of Cycling British Columbia series yesterday. It was awesome. Thank you for it. -- And I heard new toys for this one I noticed the new coffee set up, nice (probably meant other new toys, but I like coffee)
Wow... that’s a lot of watching ! Glad to have along for the trips - more adventures coming
Extraordinary, this video is like a lovely, cuddly postcard from an old friend. Thank you for taking the time to produce this.
You're very welcome! And quite a way to describe it.... I'm going to have to make a quote! - LOL
This is one of those videos that feels like a full scale movie but you look up and it's been 15 minutes. Love content like this 😁
Switching up my editing styles.
Wow...very Arty, very enjoyable....thanks
Thanks - glad your enjoying.
So beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
🤙💬 Thanks for the report. Beautiful. And your humour. 🙂🤙
Glad you enjoyed it! Have fun out there :)
Well that was pretty awesome 😎! Love the music, the narration, and the quality of the video 🙂🙂🙂
Thank you so much 😁
I love this! Thank you so much … nice self capturing!
Thanks - glad you enjoyed. It is a challenge to constantly be shooing solo.
I subscribed for the super high quality b-roll and audio
- DULY NOTED : - make more awesome B-Roll & keep picking epic tunes! 🤜🏼🤛🏽
wow, this was pure joy from start to finish! Thanks!
Thanks Vedran, lots to watch 😊enjoy 🤜🏼🤛🏽
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures been binge watching the North Vancouver island trip 🥳
Every Spring, eager for a bikepacking trip, and I find snow......why didn't I buy a ??? bike?? I couldn't make out what you said, or I never heard of the bike you're referring to.
....And what a sunset that was on the beach. Cool slo-mo. The whole video format is very travel documentary feeling. Really nice scenery. I love the drone action. And going "into the woods" was so lush. I sort of wish I could do this, but I'd never make it. LOL! Oh, and I LOVE the Pink Panther graffiti!! The one thing I'd like to see at the end of your videos is a map with the route highlighted, maybe showing the stops with stars or pop outs or something. It would give viewers the sense of distance travelled.
A fat bike... designed for riding on snow and loose sand.
As for where I go / the majority of my videos have routes available on RIDEWITHGPS- look I the description, or in the top right of my banner photos.
This particular trip was not a successful trip as planned so I’m not providing a route, nor did I provide distances. FYI - I rode about 80-90 Km out of town and played in the hills for 2 days and then back. I did a lot of relaxing in my hammock reading on this trip.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I love RWGPS. You should use it ESPECIALLY for your failures, and add commentary. Could save someone some grief.
@@barrybogart5436 - I do add undocumented information on my RWGPS maps. (ie bridges are out etc) On this particular video, it was early season and hey... didn't know if the road was going to be snow-free yet. Not a failure to me. Just an eager start to the year.
Awesome movie 🤘🏻
Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed it
A voice from behind - passing behind my chair, "Who's that? where's his fishing rod?" I tut and carry on watching, passing the comment : "Have you managed to fit your new cassette yet?" - the voice mumbles annoyed and goes away to curse at technology and a cassette for their gravel bike. Checking weather for tomorrow morning over the Dales and looking for a nice coppice wood or forest, pine would be ideal. What do I use for cooking? spirit, gas or wood? Curry & rice! good video man, nice.
LOL
It’s like a visual meditation... greetings from West Van 😎
Thanks 😊 - chill ride, chill vibes :)
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures 👌
A very entertaining video! Well done. I know that is a lot of extra work. Your spring scenes look like Anchorage. I hav to watch the tunnels on bike trails because they still hav ice. 🤠
Thanks Dan ! Glad you enjoyed it. And yes, spring thaw can be treacherous. I’m so happy I don’t live in a area anymore where ice is an issue. I used to ride year round in Calgary. That was brutal. A chinook could blow in and melt almost everything, and the next day could be -20C - yikes.
Very nice video, you fell the the essence of bikepaking ! Merci !
Glad to have you along for the ride! Pas de problème!
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Your video is very intersting for us. This summer , we will be bikepaking from Jasper to Vancouver, GDT, BC Trail, and meaby if possible, continuing to San Francisco. Tailwind to you !
that will be quite an adventure.
You ole Salty Dawg!! Now I really can't wait for the trip that my son and I have planned for May.
I've got to say, you have taken things up a few notches. I've really enjoyed your videos a lot. But this one was especially fantastic. And the lyrical additions were perfect 👌!!
Such good good stuff man!!!!
Thanks fo the complements. I'm glad this has stoked you for your May trip. You'll have to keep me posted.
The quality of the footage, the cooking! The narration! Amazing! Really enjoyed start to finish 👍🏽❤️
- if you can call it cooking - LOL - I m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting, it means a lot 😄
I really enjoyed that, thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Great edit and storytelling!
Thank Dan I’m glad you liked it :)
Out did yourself this time Salty!!! Best one yet!! And new intro!! Keep em coming!! Cheers!
Much appreciated! Rockin' comment!
Always enjoy the videos Salty. They inspire me to make better videos on my channel. Cheers!
Glad to hear it! There are so many similarities between adv-moto and bikepacking. I too have a long history with Moto. From Yamaha RD350 and Kawi H2 750 two-stokes as a young rider/racer, to my last few bikes 71 Moto Guzzi V7 and 2000 KLR 750C (I didn't know how rare that KLR was at that time). But with a growing family, motorcycles faded away, replaced with cycling (I don't think either one is more or less expensive / or risky) - but at least I'm staying fit. I'm happy to hear that my channel is inspiring you to document your adventures and grow as a filmmaker/editor. Feel free to contact me if you ever have questions. I'm always happy to help.
Nice work my friend....makes me want a cup of coffee.
Thanks 👍. Coffee fuels the mind & powers the legs ... or is it the other way around? LOL
It's starting to rain again... brushed my teeth...man, I need this soundtrack...sounds like a dance hit to me. Awesome video again
- for spin class warm up! LOL
Thank you! :)
Very welcome - glad to have you aboard !
Thanks SB. Your video inspires. Keep em coming. ;)
More adventures to come! Spread the word & help me grow :))
Awesome video! I think the ultimate challenge with recounting a weekend of adventure is telling a copelling story and getting into the adversities, your repsonse to them, and how you overcame them. You've done an excelent job of this and have illustrated your story beautiful cinematography.
Thank you very much Simon for your comments - it’s been 1 year since I started and I’m slowly learning.
Simply beautiful, fantastic footage, epic edit
Thanks 😊 glad you enjoyed it ~ more to come
love the forest, that cup of coffee... i can smell it and looks like taste really good, on a chilly morning. LOL great place good work Salty Beard
Can't beat a good cup of coffee in the woods. Thanks for watching :))
Where did you get that black mesh coffee filter? I'm still using paper cones and feeling guilty.
Beautiful video from a beautiful hike! 🎥🔥🚴♂️🏕👍😍
Remember: Take your bike for a walk !
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures In March, there was a heart attack, you don't need to wait much and then get back in the saddle.🤗
Keep riding man 👍🏻
Awesome video! I visited Vancouver Island in 2019 and can‘t wait to come back to BC, maybe with my bike packed this time... :-) Greetings from Germany
Thanks, happy to have you along for the ride. I sure hope next summer (2022) will be open borders and relaxed group group rides & cafe stops.
Great video Rob, easily your best work 👌. The drone footage really adds a lot to the videos and showcases the beautiful sceneries that we have on southern Vancouver Island.
Thanks - it’s coming along. Lots of effort though.
Oh yes 🚴😁
🤘🏼🤜🏼🤛🏽
I feel calmer and relaxed now....love this channel and love Canada! Total respect.
🤜🏼🤛🏽 thanks 😊 for the chill 😎
Wow - taking the cinematography to a new level. Great video. Beard is getting epic too!
Both are coming along - I miss my barber (not allowed to cut facial hair yet) - it needs some TLC and I dare not mess it up.
Great video & channel 👍🏼 Beautifully shot. I have an iPhone & gopro set up for my bike rides too. I was going to upgrade to the GoPro hero 9, But i recently bought an insta360 OneX2 camera instead and love it. Hardly use my gopro now. I can just mount it on my bike and not have to worry about framing at all. So i can just concentrate on the ride. And later while editing, i have infinite number of choices.
I have thought about one too. At this time, they are actually hard to get in Canada, and darn pricy.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I hear ya. I usually don’t upgrade my cameras unless I have to. Much rather spend money on bike upgrades! But I was having some issues with my GoPro hero 7... so was thinking of upgrading to the hero 9. The insta360 oneX2 was about the same price as the hero 9 if you got the gopro without a subscription(at least here in the states). So I went with it and am glad I did. But if nothing is wrong with your gopro, i understand why you wouldn’t want to shell out the $ for an additional camera. Seems like you have enough to produce awesome looking videos. 👍🏼
Good forests, good tour. Good luck :)
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the video. More adventures to come!
Dig it! Highly entertaining bike video. You just came across my feed. Subscribed!
Awesome!! Welcome aboard. I hope you like the rest. Reach out anytime:)
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Epic! you really outdid yourself this time Salty. Thanks again for taking the time to put these together. I really appreciate it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh man my beard was as long as yours and I just trimmed it back. Now I wish I would have left it 😂😂
It’s only hair man - sometimes a good trim is needed.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures yeah it’ll grow back fast. Great video!!
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Saudações do Brasil!
Rio de Janeiro/Brasil
Espero que esteja gostando dos vídeos. Obrigado por assistir!
Hope you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching!
Epic enchanted ride,the place was gorgeous!
Thanks 😊
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Perfect place for a hammock. I also have a tent and a bivi. Can't decide.
Great video!
Thanks 🤙🏼
You’re absolutely killing it with these videos Salty! Entertaining and most importantly inspiring. I woke up in a funk the last few days and now I’m itching to get my ride on. Thank you for the positive energy!
I’m so happy to hear Rick... I get the same at times and it’s hard to shake. The bike is the quickest way out of a blue/purple funk, but getting on can be a challenge and the lack of motivation seems to continue. I’m happy to hear stories like this.
Another great video .
Thanks, awesome to have to along for the ride!
Salty Beard on the remix
It’s starting to rain, but at least I brush my teeth! - LOL
Hey man. Now I am certain I saw you heading back home, you were just about at the top of the hill heading down to Jordan River. I also yelled "Hey, Salty Beard!", but you wouldn't have heard me on my motorcycle. That day I went into the logging roads at Lost Creek. My goal was to loop back and come out the way you came in, but I also encountered snow on the road and had to turn back. I stumbled onto your channel researching the Hurley Pass, I have the same trip in mind. It was super useful to see the road conditions at a cycling pace, and you've inspired me to extend my loop. I hope the situation gets better and we can travel to the mainland this summer.
Ride safe!
You were heading north? and I was just standing there (actually filming) One of the passing motorcyclist looked over my way. I was wondering if it was one of the guys I work with as there's a few hardcore ADV guys. I was planning on doing Jordan Ridge north, and then back south on Loss..... apparently even the top end of Loss hadn't been plowed off. Lots of cool Moto/4x4 roads to do out Bralorne & Chilchotin area. How adventurous do you get on your bike? I have lots of unpublished routes, many are 4x4/overland type. if you haven't already, set up a free account on RideWithGPS, and find my route portal. I can set you up with some killer routes all over BC
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Yes, I was heading north, I'm on a 500cc red adventure bike. I seem to recall you were riding, but it was only a second or two so who knows, haha. I did Jordan Ridge North once last year, just enough space to get my bike past the gate. The fog was super thick that day though, not much scenic viewing.
I upgraded from a 400cc scooter just last spring, so I am still kinda green offroad. Mainly enjoying the gravel main roads for now, but I have started exploring some double track. I don't have any riding buddies(offroad), so I try to balance challenging my skills with getting my self into a sticky situation. I will check out RidewithGPS for sure.
If you like enchanted forests, last Saturday I rode out to the Walbran Valley of Caramanah Walbran Provincial park, way out past Port Renfrew. Really awesome old growth forest down there, I believe some of the protests in the 90's were situated there(I was like 5 or 6 so I dunno), and at least 3 little camp sites right along the road. I went in the Cowichan way, longer but the road is much nicer, and returned via Port Renfrew, shorter but rougher roads and loose inclines. The last bit down into the valley is a bit rougher too. Spent an hour or so hiking, but one of the trails said it was like a 6 hour round trip so didn't check that one out. Just got to be aware that it's pretty remote out there, no cell reception past Cowichan or Sooke as I am sure you know.
I’ll have to get back up and finish that ride. This rain over the weekend probably washed the snow all away.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Between the nice weather the weekend before and the the rain, I was wondering the same thing. If I beat ya to it I will give you an update.
please do ! :)
Impresionante video. Totalmente inspirador. Sigo de cerca tus aventuras y escapadas desde españa. Un cordial saludo
Gracias. Me alegro de que te guste. Los subtítulos cerrados tardan unos días en aparecer y luego los edito. Entonces, si tiene algún problema con la traducción CC, espere unos días y lo arreglaré. Debería estar haciéndolos con anticipación, pero olvidé este. Lo siento.
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@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Thanks, you are the best
Nice one. Superb footage and I loved the music :)
Thanks 😊
Damn the homemade mix is hella groovy
… my version of “Wash Your Face In My Sink” - by Dream Warriors….
“At least I brushed my teeth.” - by SaltyBeard
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures lmao probably don’t believe this but I’m ligit brushing my teeth while reading this. Very strange world we live in…
Your videos are primo! They always have me dreaming of my next adventure. Excellent closing words, so true.
Glad to hear it! Great to have you watching along. :)
well I lived in Canada for thirty years got tired of getting through winter just to recover during the spring and summer and into the fall just to survive winter again well at least your winters aren't as bad as Alberta winters he he.
I can’t complain living on the island. Even the rain can be nice an cleansing. I used to cycle year-round in Calgary, and a lot in Ontario so I know what winter commuting is all about. If I ever move back to somewhere with real winters, I’ll be first in line for a fat bike & a good smart trainer too.
Thanks for the great video and the impressions from Vancouver Island. Years ago I spend about 3 months in BC and also a couple of time on this beautiful island . Many greetings from Germany😊
Was ist los? Glad to have you along for the trips. There is so much to explore in BC - you could have stayed for 3 years and not tapped into everything. There are so many places I would love to ride in Europe. Maybe one day - Viel Spaß!
Great adventure. I like your sleeping setup 👍
Thanks! 👍 I like my sleeping setup too! Future video on Hammock Tips in the works :)
Another beautiful video! You're doing an amazing job putting it all together, and you get to see some stunning views. I'm absolutely jealous.
Thank you very much! I'm still learning.
Love the video!!!! I got my first trip in this year as well! Cheers from Newfoundland Canada 🇨🇦
Glad to hear!! Happy to have you along for the ride!
Love this video, you captured nature in its beauty ♥ ️.
Thank you so much!
Thank you
Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Looked like a great little trip! Gorgeous imagery in this video.
Nice to just poke my way around some new places, with little pressure to make big miles. It was just right.
Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure, Salty!
You bet, my pleasure. Glad to have you along :)
Well from two salty Vancouver Island sailors who are just getting into bikepacking to a salty beareded fellow, we havta say we loved this video! You have a new subscriber :)
Glad to have you aboard, and you can even wear cleats on the scuppers... You won't be heaved overboard.
Just found your channel,great content and that’s an epic beard
Me and my beard say thanks 😊 welcome aboard ! More adventures to come !
Very good video👌👌 inspired to get out there!
No time like the present eh!?
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures truth!
I just found you. I like your style and pace. I'm a codger bikepacker myself. Ex- randonnenur trying to slow down... Live in Nanaimo and plan to explore back roads on the Island.
Welcome aboard! I used to ride with Rando Ontario group (Toronto) 2002-08! Let me know if you have any questions, etc.
Always here to help
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I started riding in Ottawa in '71. Moved to Vancouver in '76 and was a Rando from '85 to '2015 but was run down by cars five times and that slowed me down. That's one reason I am riding trails now! But I've ridden from Port Renfrew to Port Hardy, Montreal to Halifax, and all over Europe and southern BC and Washington and Oregon. Mainly on pavement.
Another beautiful video, Rob! How did you find the new drivechain? Since you didn't mention it, I can assume you had no problems! 😀
Drivetrain was nice. On my last day my bike feel over posing for a photo and I tweaked my derailleur hanger. Tolerance for clean shifting is very narrow. I could not get it adjusted to shift well, until I swapped out with my spare hanger.
Rob, you’re poetic reflections are a beautiful addition. Also, this particular video is incredibly well produced. I am wondering what you do for lunch when you’re camping?
Oddly, I don't really end up stopping for lunches. I kind of snack during the day.
I started touring in France and for lunch I always hard hard cheese, 'saucisson sec' (dry sausage), carrots, apples and a baguette, and something civilized to drink. They all last many days and take being packed without damage.
Lovely video and landscapes! May I ask you how do you like those DT-Swiss wheels? I'm considering upgrading my Cannondale Topstone 2 stock wheels
Thanks for the compliments. I quite like the wheels/hubs. I have about 6000km on them, and I’ve been pretty hard on them. Light mountain biking, loaded rough roads, winter commuting, narrow rubber, wide rubber. Still perfectly true, and no hub issues at all. They’ve been through the wringer. Be mindful you will need a few various thickness of spacers for the back of your cassette depending on what you run.
I'm working on gathering my layers for warmth and keeping dry, and the last piece of the puzzle I'm down to is something to keep my legs warm (have rain pants). What are you using for tights?
In this video I just had my old set of Castelli tights. I had chamois liner shorts on under, then the Castelli's tights, and MTB shorts over. For more casual tours, I use chamois liner shorts, casual shorts over, and leg warmers. Usually that's good for me. At night, I'll strip everything off, and wear just my casual shorts, and if it's cold, toss on thermal bottoms on under.
Drone shots on the beach were great, drone a new addition for this year?
Yup - finally got a drone in Feb - lots to learn
Nice video! Pls can u make a bike check video??
Bike check? As in a little pre-trip bike maintenance? Or just a review on my bike?
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures yea review, like you modifiedled your kona and what handlebars, grips you ride and other things about your bike.
You got it... I’ll put it on my list to do.
Sweet visuals. Thanks for bringing us some inspiration to “just get out there”. ✌️🌲
p.s. have you ever tried the kevlar reinforced puncture resistant tires ? I love em for my riding on the KVR, where jumping cactus get left by the deer.
I’ve used Kevlar tires for long distance road, but I haven’t tried anything recently that are Kevlar / tubeless. - hey any manufacturers listening out there? Happy to give ‘em a try!
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Kevlar would probably be to hard repair. It looks like you used both kinds on this trip. I am still on the fence myself.
Hey Salty? On these trails, do you ever encounter dangerous wild animals? And if you do, how do you deal with them? Because I see myself screaming in the hope that they will run away.
Yes, but I sing… so I know they will run away screaming. LOL. I actually had a close encounter with bear cub and mama bear on my last trip, but my acting correctly she didn’t take me as a threat and eventually moved along.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures 😲 that sounds nerve wracking. Bt am glad you made it safe. Good job you are doing
@@dennisnjuguna1047 I guess it all depends on your exposure to wild animals in your region. I grew up hiking and working in the bush, so certain wildlife encounters (if dealt with correctly) are generally not that bad. I could say the same from where you are.. I would be scared of big things that wander around at night too.... only because I've never around such wildlife.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Though Kenya is a country best known for the big five i.e lions, elephants and others. Not many people get exposed to wildlife unless you visit the parks. For me I've grown up near the city. An encounter with a wild animal would be life changing I think. Bt seems you have nerves of steel. Maybe with more exposure I could emulate you.
@@dennisnjuguna1047 That's very similar to here, many city people who don't venture into the "woods" very often and are not informed enough to deal with wildlife encounters, or do things that can attract wildlife.... ie) bears can smell food from a long ways away, and will come seek out the smell. If you startle a mother bear (sow) with cubs, you have to know how to react and no appear to be a threat. All this is part of educating people with good information.