Alone Through The Deadly Mojave Desert // Ep.6 Unicycling Across America

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  • @GreenJeepAdventures
    @GreenJeepAdventures 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    The place you found water is a cattle guzzler.
    The paved road you traveled on, is in fact an 233 mile long aquaduct that the city of Los Angeles uses to supply its water.
    The red roads use red volcanic ash from some of the volcanoes in that part of the desert.

    • @pyarepiyush
      @pyarepiyush 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      thanks for the tid-bit

  • @Sam-ss5hd
    @Sam-ss5hd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +415

    Your entire series deserves to be on Netflix, Ed.

  • @andrewdunbar828
    @andrewdunbar828 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    It's incredible how great you've gotten at filming, presenting, editing, etc all your adventures since you began. I wish you had these skills at the beginning, especially in the sections between Europe and China.

  • @jamesambrocio
    @jamesambrocio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Christ. I can only imagine how tedious it is to setup a camera, cycle across to get the shot, then go back and get it. Appreciate your effort.

  • @csh197
    @csh197 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just watched this with four grandchildren ages 2 through 7. They loved it and so did I! I'm sure your parents are glad you are done and safe.

  • @PumpkinVillage
    @PumpkinVillage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow. That was awesome. You'll have some outstanding memories to last a life time. Take care, Al

  • @almatsailaukhan9181
    @almatsailaukhan9181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    unicycling the mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter

    • @sonarbuge7958
      @sonarbuge7958 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Almat Sailaukhan
      😂😂😂😂

    • @maxortega8073
      @maxortega8073 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know how to contact you but on route 66 we manage a hotel and if you want you can stay there for a while its called El rancho
      also to late now but we also manage death valley national park could have let you stay there to

    • @maxortega8073
      @maxortega8073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      also, this is just causing this is most liked comment so if he comes back to check he can see

  • @joaosousa658
    @joaosousa658 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ed Pratt
    It's insane following you on this journey, right now i'm following the episodes you unicycling across america, upon ending i intend on watching the remaining series. But being able to follow your trips, watch the amazing views that you do so riding your Unicycle, and seeing all the amazing people that you meet across the world makes following your channel ever so more entertaining... Keep going strong, I believe in you...

  • @alanc6752
    @alanc6752 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    @10:03 You are cycling across Death Valley and a RAF Tornado flies by!

    • @Kalumbatsch
      @Kalumbatsch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's an Italian one. If you zoom in you can see the paint job with the lightning pattern on the tail fin and the mouth at the front. theaviationist. com/2018/03/31/italian-air-force-tornado-ecr-jets-are-deployed-to-california-to-test-their-new-agm-88e-advanced-anti-radiation-guided-missile/

    • @alanc6752
      @alanc6752 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Kalumbatsch I was thinking it could be German or RAF. I didn't even think about the Italians.

  • @fastinradfordable
    @fastinradfordable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I drive through Death Valley in a 40yo car and THAT was pretty frightening.
    Props. Keep the rubber side down.

  • @Charliewellington12
    @Charliewellington12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    This probably took a long long time to finish

    • @jase1911
      @jase1911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Uhh you think?

  • @Williamshearsvideos
    @Williamshearsvideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude the story telling of this episode is on point!!!!! Amazing work

  • @moif
    @moif 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You find the best in people, Ed. I don't think it's luck, I think the universe is drawn to your demeanor.

  • @MarkNorville
    @MarkNorville 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Greetings from Somerset, I have now subscribed and clicked the bell. I found the Australian trip and have watched a couple of videos now, and very well produced. I am surprised that they have not shown this on television it would have made an excellent mini TV show. Keep doing the West Country and Somerset proud.

  • @pkindia9241
    @pkindia9241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Channel is getting huge subs every day. Hope you got 1m subs really fast. You totally deserves this.
    Best wishes from India ed. Live a long and safe life.

  • @cynicalskateteam
    @cynicalskateteam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, I know now what I am asking for Christmas... Ed Unicycles across America on Vimeo. I cant wait another week!

  • @morganmoe4080
    @morganmoe4080 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top notch my friend! What an incredible adventure and glad to be along for it! Thank you

  • @matthewwillson6515
    @matthewwillson6515 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Took me a week but I'm fully caught up on all of the tour so far

  • @ninjaplays9619
    @ninjaplays9619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Perfect upload Time! Right after my school day.

    • @crusher9913
      @crusher9913 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lemme guess Britain??

    • @ninjaplays9619
      @ninjaplays9619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crusher9913 Nope, Finland ;)

    • @heya4405
      @heya4405 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh that’s unlucky :( you have school.. but also it was a lucky upload for me too because I woke up at 1:19 and it this video was was waiting to be watched.

    • @ninjaplays9619
      @ninjaplays9619 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@heya4405 What can i say? It be like that sometimes :)

  • @BikeTouringMike
    @BikeTouringMike 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Gotta love the brutal honesty at 1:34. Hilarious!

  • @michicyrill6397
    @michicyrill6397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    your filming style is marvelous

  • @vo6eloko130
    @vo6eloko130 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    please Ed activates the subtitles in his videos so we can better follow his adventures, not only here for Brazil but for the whole world, hugs and good luck.

  • @yosefshapiro8932
    @yosefshapiro8932 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loving this series so far

  • @willkelly8314
    @willkelly8314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hell of a series this is Ed

  • @miscellaneous.7127
    @miscellaneous.7127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    10:04 I can't believe you got to see a Tornado!!

    • @GreenJeepAdventures
      @GreenJeepAdventures 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Its not uncommon to see them there. Panamint Valley is a low level training area. The most common jet is the F-18, as there is 2 navy bases in the area, but you will see all sorts of aircraft doing to Jedi Transition/ Rainbow Canyon run. Google those terms for some cool videos.

    • @g.h.t.6881
      @g.h.t.6881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Especially as all British Tornados are now not in service. Bet I worked on her though.

    • @Kalumbatsch
      @Kalumbatsch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's Italian.

  • @bushyman477
    @bushyman477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really cool how some people have installed that water tank, just a shame they left no simple sign explaining how to use it haha

    • @TheMetalButcher
      @TheMetalButcher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cuz cattle can't read lol. They probably don't want strangers using it anyway. If visitors left the water on, that could spell death for a bunch of cattle if they couldn't get replacement water trucked out in time.

  • @remkoburger6595
    @remkoburger6595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great video Ed! Keep up the good work!
    This compliment was not sponsored by Pepsi

  • @journeyman4328
    @journeyman4328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    An old Californian tracker came across Ed's tracks and said "Tall skinny man with funny shoes lost his mind to the sun. Lost wheel to bicycle in a crash and still wheeled it out of the desert." 😂🤣👍

  • @gml6430
    @gml6430 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    ஆச்சரியமாக உள்ளது.எவ்வளவு போராட்டம். God bless u and our family.

  • @sadmannishad9093
    @sadmannishad9093 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ed, I can't tell how inspired I am! eyeing on series of epics you've been showing the world. Hope there will be no finishing line of your dream work. Always keep our words with you whenever you gonna cross another death valley. Eternal wishes

  • @Nafets-C
    @Nafets-C 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    the greatest country in the world and you feel joy finding a paved road. MURICA!

  • @yodod
    @yodod 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of your best yet Ed. It's the struggle that is always the most interesting. Cycling across Mongolia I remember the fear/tension/excitement associated with the need for water. With easily accessible water it's really just about time and will power, with a lack of water it's ramped up another level. Leo watches all of the new videos and says Hi. He doesn't know it but will be getting a unicycle for Christmas - a 16" wheel. Hi from KL!

  • @Rabbitunderground
    @Rabbitunderground 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The quality of your vlogging is unreal. Amazing. Incredible. Outstanding. Epic. Bonkers.

  • @owenjones1328
    @owenjones1328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best touring videos on the internet by far!

  • @TheMidnightModder
    @TheMidnightModder 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going through Death Valley by choice is badass. You're showing true American Spirit.

  • @sirisoj
    @sirisoj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your photography deserves a Oscar, dude! :)

  • @wilsviewerw
    @wilsviewerw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This content is fantastic Ed, me and the Mrs have been binge watching like mad! You are a real picture of doggedness and resourcefulness.
    So surprised that your channel hasn't blown up yet! If anyone deserves 1m plus subs, it's you.
    Stay safe mate

  • @tutel2732
    @tutel2732 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Keep on doing what you’re doing dude!

  • @chungking1974
    @chungking1974 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, amazing you roll through my hometown

  • @garypalmer692
    @garypalmer692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bird Spring Pass, what I do Ed, is use Google Earth to look ahead at my bike routes to see at street view what roads look like so when I get to them I know if they are rough, paved or whatever type of dirt they are. I can also see what streams,creeks and other water sources look like. Topo maps do not always show true water areas, I have seen maps that showed a lake then to get there it is dried up. Course this was you first experience in the USA, I have been bicycle touring it for 37 1/2 years.

    • @chriswhite2151
      @chriswhite2151 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dirt roads don't show up on Street View, but it could help to see what the area looks like.

  • @dominicw7191
    @dominicw7191 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video made my week. it was my last week at school for the year and have had quite a few exams been lookin forward to this new video since the last one, keep up the awesome work Ed

  • @emmaf7243
    @emmaf7243 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm impatient, I just got it on Vimeo!

    • @EdPratt
      @EdPratt  5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That’s the idea Emma ;) Thank you for supporting

    • @24ZEN
      @24ZEN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Come to Canada! 🇨🇦

    • @violationhcf
      @violationhcf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let me borrow it I wanna watch dm me on Instagram @iceymighty_j

    • @emmaf7243
      @emmaf7243 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@violationhcf ahahaha no buy it yourself!

    • @violationhcf
      @violationhcf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emmaf7243 cmon dude I really want to watch it

  • @atom_1871
    @atom_1871 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going into a 1year trip and you inspired me to videotape it all and save it, thank you

  • @tommycahill9103
    @tommycahill9103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ed thank you for entertaining me

  • @sbsb4995
    @sbsb4995 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a great story teller. Fantastic video.

  • @anakinskywalker8864
    @anakinskywalker8864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God I love these videos, I would love to go on an adventure like this when I leave school. You keep me captivated with these videos, and they have way less views than they deserve. Fantastic video, I cannot wait for the rest of the series.

  • @maddog7795
    @maddog7795 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such good content gonna buy your video series next week when I get my paycheck cant wait

  • @brendanirl
    @brendanirl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New subscriber. Inspirational Ed. Thumbs up

  • @robotslug
    @robotslug 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I look forward to these videos now that I've found this channel. It is great!

  • @RodelCariaso
    @RodelCariaso 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you ED!!!! keep it up!!!

  • @alexandrebroilo9305
    @alexandrebroilo9305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Bro. Keep going!!!

  • @derdere7803
    @derdere7803 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t if you were aware of it or not, but you were just passing through the Silicon Valley of aviation. The Tornado at the end was the testimony of it. Nice ride. Keep on.

  • @MightyJustas
    @MightyJustas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg this country is soooo beautiful. Wish i was there to travel it all over

  • @samuelmoses9289
    @samuelmoses9289 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Assuming that you edit these videos by yourself, I have to appreciate how consistent you've been with the quality. Much love from India my brother. Ps: you've inspired me to cycle from one end of India to the other. Much love

  • @Pram4
    @Pram4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg, long time no see you... I mean 8 month ago i follow ur journey
    Glad you are still safe, enjoy your trip

  • @cadahudy
    @cadahudy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Ed! This is Cali & Colton from the video!! Colton is so excited to see himself in the video! He had so much fun talking to you, and hopes one day to travel to Somerset.

    • @EdPratt
      @EdPratt  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear from you Cali, I hope you’re all well. Is Colton still making videos?

    • @cadahudy
      @cadahudy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EdPratt We are doing good. He hasn't really made any videos in a while, maybe he will start again :) Hope you are doing well!

  • @ManojKumar-fe9ie
    @ManojKumar-fe9ie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear God, keep this kid super secure and give everything he desires :D

  • @adrianlau11
    @adrianlau11 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another awesome video! I'm happy to see you almost hit 100k subs, i have been following your channel since the journey in China, good job Ed!

  • @heya4405
    @heya4405 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woah it already snowed where you live? Awesome..

  • @jemzveit6752
    @jemzveit6752 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Epic vid deserves more credit

  • @Geolojas
    @Geolojas 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ed, you’re a mega stud, but you got damn lucky here. I’m glad you found water and didn’t die in the desert. By the way, I got one of your shirts, and it looks awesome.

  • @Ijee
    @Ijee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know why but I really enjoy your videos! :)

  • @alastairchestnutt6416
    @alastairchestnutt6416 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. Interesting, good music and good video footage. A great adventure.

  • @cheycasters
    @cheycasters 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That "cement Road" was the California Aquaduct you were riding on!

  • @ExploringHabit
    @ExploringHabit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice , the drone shot reminded me of red dead 1 territory. Watch out for rattlers

  • @michaelscott-joynt3215
    @michaelscott-joynt3215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:05 I like to think the pilot was having a gander at you, as you stuck out in the nothing. If you'd waved with both arms overhead that is the signal for distress. One arm overhead is you are okay.

  • @chriswhite2151
    @chriswhite2151 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quite interesting! This is my neighborhood, I live in Ridgecrest. He was lucky to find that guzzler, there is not really any water sources around and that was probably 25 or 30 miles from Inyokern. Ironically that concrete road he was riding on is the Los Angeles Aqueduct, so there was water right beneath him at that point, but now way to access it.
    Now I want to watch the rest of this series.

  • @spawn4death448
    @spawn4death448 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoying your videos man wishing you could upload a little more thou but we understand keep pushing brother!!

  • @ConFuoriginal
    @ConFuoriginal 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanx for sharing!

  • @jameswallace4794
    @jameswallace4794 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I rode across the mojave too. Its a fking nightmare; but you're a better stronger person on the other side. I fear nothing now.

  • @stephielulu9096
    @stephielulu9096 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No creepy crawlies on your travels? Love watching these vids by the way

  • @gml6430
    @gml6430 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ed bro.u r great. I am ur fan.no words to explain ur dare.

  • @jacobread9650
    @jacobread9650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    going back and rewatching your vids. whens the next world trip ed!?

  • @fadrium1464
    @fadrium1464 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope your Chanel grow to millions subscriber, so you can afford camera crew and editing team while you just enjoying unicycling, geographical and culture everywhere you go.

  • @thegoodtraveller3230
    @thegoodtraveller3230 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video Ed!!

  • @ZachPerrySwift
    @ZachPerrySwift 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is being slept on

  • @joshuastarkloff9602
    @joshuastarkloff9602 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to cycle across the west like that one day. Seems like quite the rewarding challenge to see the beauty of the USA's west while not in a car or plane.

  • @nsb2021
    @nsb2021 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ed Pratt getting the the subs he deserved

  • @mounirsomai7511
    @mounirsomai7511 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such good content Ed!!

  • @squirreltrucking1765
    @squirreltrucking1765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up in that area outside ridgecrest.

  • @alejandrocardenas8923
    @alejandrocardenas8923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This man diserves to have 100m subs, he is the greatest

    • @jacobtaylor4258
      @jacobtaylor4258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i think he deserves the queens OBE, perhaps someone in the know should put him forward

  • @mariamoreyra6308
    @mariamoreyra6308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mucha suerte y lluvias de bendiciones para vos desde Argentina

  • @superoxidedismutase5757
    @superoxidedismutase5757 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible stuff!

  • @MrDometheo79
    @MrDometheo79 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The MAN! THE legend! 🤗🤗🤗

  • @sinematographers3344
    @sinematographers3344 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Use your drone above the ridges to scout nearest for stops if your out of GPS

  • @MillerIndustriesInc
    @MillerIndustriesInc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey man! I live right by the Mojave. I'll be back home from Scotland in about 3 weeks, know where you'll be around then? Love all your series man :)

    • @bacondalek1498
      @bacondalek1498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sadly he finished the entire trip about a year ago

    • @MillerIndustriesInc
      @MillerIndustriesInc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bacondalek1498 ah, I see. Thanks

  • @MidtownSkyport
    @MidtownSkyport 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're gonna hit 100K soon!

  • @Tyler.i.81
    @Tyler.i.81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That 360 camera makes you look like stretch Armstrong

  • @rrurban
    @rrurban 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You worked your ass off to get all of these shots. Even in desperate situations, camera rolling. Netflix quality, bring unicycling to the world

  • @christophermorin9036
    @christophermorin9036 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope your new saddle is working out. I fear the damage has already been done, but still hope for the best.

  • @zeenathnaaz1805
    @zeenathnaaz1805 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like ur videos. Keep going on.

  • @tenonakin9237
    @tenonakin9237 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ride Edward, ride!

  • @Radekulis82
    @Radekulis82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why all ep are so short. But still happy to see your trip

  • @macpro07
    @macpro07 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go go Ed!!!!!

  • @UniMyra
    @UniMyra 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I whish you all the best, but my favourite parts of your videos are the ones where you're in trouble. Lack of water, saddle soreness, broken seatpost, broken bearing, punctures etc.

  • @1mach28914u1
    @1mach28914u1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m yet to watch all your videos , but so far I’m loving them. You give me inspiration to do something. Not unicycle. 🤣 I’ll leave that to you

  • @theplackemeier
    @theplackemeier 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great videos, Ed! I, too, can't imagine how much work the filming was and how much quicker you would've finished had you not taken us all along with you. I have a question about your filming. What kind of camera shots are you using at minutes 4:50 and 9:50. The latter almost looks like you're on a green screen, but I know better.

  • @Roseland8
    @Roseland8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you plans to do south America ed? Great to. See your channel getting so many new subscribers

  • @wade1391
    @wade1391 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    almost to 100k subscribers!

  • @bushyman477
    @bushyman477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look at this guy, he is actually bicycling for fun while plugging his Patreon, how are you real?