You're right, the sense of accomplishment is something different from other things we do in our lives. It doesn't make you feel better than anyone else but it makes you feel better than what you were yesterday. An interstate with such a small shoulder?! Jesus, it takes guts to go there. Had two segments of highway like that (AZ 95 between Bullhead City and Mohave Valley, and UT 59 between Colorado City and Hurricane) and it was nerve wracking. Drone footage top notch as always 👌
It makes you feel more alive than yesterday, that's for sure. But neither you nor I need to be in these situations any more than necessary. Any day touring is challenging enough. Thanks for all your encouragement, Mario
Your adventures on the bike are showing everyone all aspects of touring,not just the pretty parts. Conquering fears is uplifting. Feel the fear … and do it anyway.
"Feel the faer". Talk about ways to be uplifted and find peace within. You are so right with your comment, Mary. And, yes, I am trying my best to show all the possible sides of bike touring with my channel. That way the viewer can get a real sense of what to expect. It also allows for proper preparation and route planning to fit the riders demands. Lastly, my goal is to share how to deal with these scenarios if they do come about which is highly likely at some point if you do go long distances. Thanks for watching.
Diego, once again you have blessed us with an incredible adventure😂😊. I'm impressed by your courage and tenacity as your continue pressing on to your goal. Hey, if your touring ever brings you to NE Indiana please feel free to contact me... free meal, shower, and even a bed, or a back yard to set up camp. 😊
Hi Verlin. I sure will take you up on your offer next time I ride into Indiana. That is so kind of you. Thank you for saying that about me and for watching this last episode. Take care, brother.
Diego, may I ask you a question... Apart from hotel expenses and unforseen situations: bicycle repairs, that sort of cost. What do you usually average per day spending money: food, drinks etc.? Also if weather is bad ahead and you don't want to stay in another hotel (cost). Couldn't you find a park or perhaps a mobile home park, where you could find a little grass area tucked out of the way and view, and set up camp there? Ask the office at a mobile home park if you could set up your tent out of the way just to sleep. Tell them you won't make any noise and be gone early next morning. Tell them that you're just bicycle touring across the country. I would think that most folks would let you set up your tent under those conditions. Asking them a favor ,by saying...the weather up ahead is bad and that you planned on getting to a campground there. However you decided to not force a bad situation. Kinda test their compassion level. Haha. I would try and find a tucked out of the way grassy spot in a park, if I couldn't stay at the mobile home park. A spot under big trees kinda hidden from view, making sure there's no sprinklers. 😅 Scope a place out during the day/afternoon, then go back right before sunset. You could even sleep in your tent without putting up the tent poles. Low profile stealth mode. Wake up before sunrise and get on the road. Nice touring video. 😊
Hello and thank you for such a great comment and questions. Cost of touring is hard to budget because there are many factors to consider. The most important is that you are not working during that time and that loss of income is really an expense. Food and drink are negligible because you would have to do the same either way. You could discount the use of fuel for transportation. Repair costs are minimal relative to anything else. The actual costs are for paying for accommodations whether is a state park camping fee or a motel. With that all considered I would say that $5,000 per month is cushy enough, but there are regions of the country and different routes to consider. For instance, if you did a rail trail such as The GAP, you could camp almost anywhere for free and you could cut your costs by a lot. The south east has fewer campgrounds than the west so it would demand having to get hotels. The west coast has campgrounds all along the PCBR that are hike and bike designated and those are about $10 per night with great facilities. My point is that cost of a tour is very relative. My biggest hurdle is that I have to see everything and everywhere and that includes cities, for instance, and I have to then get hotels. I also have to charge all my batteries for my cameras and it takes time. I can go almost three days without charging but at some point I have to get a room and get them ready. As for scoping out places to spend the night, yeah that's great and I do it but that takes time and I am mostly on the move for many reasons so it's hard to do. Stealth camping is fun too but my channel is attempting to draw a wide audience to try bicycle touring and early on I decided not to do so unless necessary. I think some riders feel uneasy about stealth camping illegally so I try avoid it. You will notice that I do it but always as a last option or in safe areas such as out west where there is less population density and more out of the way places to find. On this last tour I did it plenty once I came into New Mexico. There are way more options going west from there. Lastly, bicycle touring is a huge adventure and it makes for having to find solutions to hurdles all the time. That is the fun of it and all that you are saying is on point for getting it done. Without any doubt, solution based thinking is a huge draw for me to do it. Thank you again.
Thank you for saying that. I love and live to do adventures. It's like a daily habit. If Im not on one I am working on one. I hope you are doing the same. Thanks for watching.
Great time crossing that fearful bridge! We all have those bridges that we have to cross in our lives! Glad you were kept safe, I think the truckers have a better respect for the road and us cyclists than many of the other vehicles. Another great episode, Diego! Thanks for the trip! I’m planning a cross-state ride again this summer in Washington State from south (Oregon border) to the north (Osoyoos, BC). I’ll keep watching for your new videos! Great job!
Thank you so much for watching this one. Yeah we all end up in scenarios like this bridge that are not ideal but doable. And I agree with you about truckers. They truly have a sense for the road like no other drivers out there. Plus they see so much more from up high so they don't get startled easily. Take care and thanks again.
Your'e right about the truckers, as a trucker and a cyclist, bike on board. I see both the cyclist perspective and how most drivers of all types of vehicles do not use nearly enough caution in the operation of their vehicle.
The sketchy-ness of cycling on highways has taught me a few things 1) Truck drivers will most often give you the most respect and room. Their livelihood depends on it. 2) People on vacation pulling 5th wheel trailers and/or boats will most often be your nemesis. Either they don't understand how wide their vehicles are, or they are upset that you are slightly inconveniencing them while they are on their vacation. 3) The busier the road, the more debris I see on the shoulder and the greater the risk of a flat there is. 4) Taking gravel roads / long distance bike paths don't make catchy titles on TH-cam, but they have a greater possibility of making it home uninjured and is so much more relaxing.
Great video Diego, as usual! Really enjoying all the diverse scenery as you wind across the country. Scary traffic for sure though. Looking forward to the next episode! 👍👌
Thank you, Christoper. There next state, Arkansas has a lot to offer and I cross it form the Southeast to the Northwest corner and it has bunches to offer such as Hot Springs National Park, The Ozark National Forest and The Razorback Trail form Fayetteville to Bentonville. Should be fun. Working on editing the first leg now. Take care and thank you for the comment.
Sitting here recovering from being clobbered by a car in January while bicycle touring, I had hints of PTSD when you elected to pedal over the 1-20 bridge. Good luck to you. You reference being confident & careful, but sometimes drivers aren’t, and then physics takes over and it doesn’t matter that you’re confident & careful. I’ve been hit 3 times and seriously injured in two of those and the ironic thing is that all three times I was in relatively cautious mode compared to usual riding. But I am crazy enough to be counting the days until back on my bicycle. Good luck to you and stay safe!!!
Oh man Im so sorry you are injured. I hope you recover quickly and can get back on your bike. I get that I will likely get hit by a vehicle someday and cringe at the thought but I still keep going out there on those shoulders. As the years pass by and miles accumulate behind me I do want to minimize the risks and do less dangerous routes. My initial goal is to cover all 50 states and I am close. The southeast was a huge chunk with its lower quality of cycling infrastructure so I will be safer not doing those states again, maybe. I still want to see the coastal routes. I beg you please continue being careful and stay safe. Keep us all posted on your recovery.
@@FlyscoutRyder Thank you for the well-wishes. I got creamed - broken vertebrae, 4 broken ribs, partially collapsed lung and knocked unconscious for a bit, and had a fairly similar set of injuries when getting clobbered by a car 7 years ago, but as you well know it's hard to beat bike-touring so I'll be back out there in another few weeks. Much enjoy your videos and hoping you keep your safety record in tact.
Ones you tour. It's in your blood, your mind, your sole, you can never give it up. For those of you who wish to do something likes this but don't have the time. Take a weekend, ride 50 or 60 miles out to a place with a campground near you go out back, then take a week go on a cross state bike tour there's lots of states that have them. There are some that are a challenge, 7 days 500 miles or 5 day like Bike Virginia about 350 miles you ride with others. You camp or sleep in the gym of a high-school. Or pack your bike in a box get on a train spend a month, a summer go on tour anywhere in this country, every year of your life.
Hey Diego, We crossed that I-20 bridge going east to west on our Mississippi River Trail bike ride, but we had a SAG, so our bikes got loaded and we climbed in. That other bridge was open when the guy wrote the book on the MRT. Then we went to what google called a bike shop in Vicksburg, but really wasn't. Wayne got the screw he needed to fix his shoe anyway. Then we went to Natchez Trace Parkway. That morning before the bridge, we were in Tellulah and got pastries and chocolate milk at a great donut shop. The owner even gave us each a free donut. A couple weeks ago I was in Florida on an organized bike tour with PAW. That made my 35th state to bike in. I have the northeast and middle west to go. From Ohio, it will take some planning. As usual, I enjoy your videos. Thanks, Sue
Hi Sue. So cool to hear about you guys being in Vicksburg and Tellulah. We are just crossing our paths all the time. Congrats on 35 states, you are almost there. Im missing some northeastern states as well. I need to get up there someday. My aim this year so far is to ride the Cascade and Sierra Ranges from Canada to Mexico. Should be 2 months and 2,000 miles. I rather be four months out there and get to do the sweet 4,000 mile tour but I have way too much to edit of last season to do this summer after my fishing season. Thanks for sharing your adventures here. You sure get it done! D.
Thank you, Rob and Les. Your channel is awesome, by the way. You managing with all the weird white bugs on the last episode was priceless. I hate bed bugs so Im always on the look out, yikes!
I felt free enough to decide to do it instead of riding 110 miles north to a different bridge that is more cycling friendly to cross, or wait for someone to drive me. I think freedom is about being able to choose. Thank you for watching the episode and leaving this comment.
@FlyscoutRyder Sorry that I was not clearer in my post. As one who has toured by bike, I would also have ridden that bridge. My point was that the infrastructure offen forces us to take risks that we shouldn't have to. For example, what if I lived in Louisiana and worked in Vicksburg, but did not want to own a car. I would have to ride that dangerous bridge everyday. Cheers and be well.
Yeah that does suck. A huge goal with my channel is to hopefully help in promoting cycling and thus the so needed infrastructure this country could use. I think there is a lot of progress being made all over but more is definitely better in this case. It's a huge country and not so densely populated so it will take some time. Thanks for clarifying and commenting. This is a great topic to share. @@garysladek9110
@@FlyscoutRyder Heading to Tampa right now to ride the Coast to Coast Trail and back to Jacksonville. This is my monthly bike touring week. It's gonna be around 360 miles.
The most intimidating bridge that I have ever encountered was that bridge between Washington and Astoria OR. No shoulder and the road looks like it reaches the clouds, from your perspective anyway
Yeah that Astoria-Megler bridge is legit. Even more intimidating is the McCullough Bridge coming into North Bend. Yikes that is a scary one with way more traffic. Thanks for watching.
Always awesome to watch your video on a Saturday morning Regarding bridges, interstates and no shoulders…. My opinion is different than yours however, I won’t go into it here. Suffice it to say I have respect but no fear or trepidation to use those roads when I am required to. Of course I’ll choose the more quiet and less trafficked. Again, ya do what ya gotta do!! ❤️ your show Come to Misery sometime, I’ll be your enthusiastic host!!!!
❤️ Your comments. And thank you for offering to host me. If Im ever passing thru I would love to meet up with you. I definitely recommend using the less busy roads but at times, like you say, you gotta do what you gotta do. Thanks for watching
dude, that crossing was a big chance!! remember, it only takes i mishap and your a goner!! I am bout to figure you out. do you work in the everglades for xanterra inc. as a fishing guide? i have a freind that worked there in the everglades.
I hear you. The southeastern states needed to be ridden, though. The cycling infrastructure is not great, I know. From now on I will be looking to do less dangerous stuff, I think, I hope. I am a bit addicted to the traffic though. We'll see, I guess. I am a flats fishing guide in the Florida Keys. I've been doing this since I was 21, 31 years ago. I have never worked for anyone. I have a set clientele of 7 guys that have fished with me for as far back as 30 years and they fill the calendar. Now you have figured me out but you already knew enough about me, it's all in the channel's content, i''m a "nuts" about bike touring. Thanks for watching.
Careful on bridges..a friend of mine was cycling and a semi blew her and her bike over a bridge. broke her neck 😮 she was training so I'm sure she was as light as possible
Oh my! That sounds scary. I know the feeling of that blow by form a semi, no fun. I am trying to stay off scenarios like this one. Thank you for watching.
Im thinking you mean Vicksburg. I wish I had more time to visit the city. So much history and there is the National Military Park too. I really missed out on visiting it.
Hi Buck. Yeah that's a new one and I do switch it up a couple (3) more times as this season moves on. A wolf one will make the debut while in Colorado. But sadly I lost it in Nevada on I-15 and couldn't back track. I was destroyed that day thinking of it laying on the shoulder miles behind me. The white one on this episode is of Moe's Original BBQ restaurant. One of my anglers is one of the owners and I love the hat. He actually was wearing it and when I asked him if I could have him send me one, he just took it off and gave it to me.
I checked the heat map on Strava to see which bridge cyclists use and it was the other one (Old Vicksburg Bridge). Lol. There was no trace of heat on the one you took meaning no one takes it.😮 September 4th was Labor Day so that means less traffic. What a way to cross the mighty Mississippi though!
Strava global heatmaps are a critical reference for me when riding long distances. Strongly recommend them to anybody to get a good idea on where to ride relatively safely
The mighty Mississippi ❤️. What a river!!! Can't tell you how excited I get knowing Im about to get to it and how sad I get when I ride away form it. Something about these veins of the land that get to me. They represent so much of everything. So beautiful to look at. Yeah, Im sure Im not the only nut job that has risen over the I-20 bridge but I am one of them now. That was so sketch. And yeah the other bridge was not open. I rode past that sign and saw another one saying absolutely not to ask. I think the authorities there have been bugged about it plenty. Thanks for watching. Great to hear from you.
Yo. I enjoy your videos. You mentioned once that you did not enjoy the Pinion gearing bicycle that you had. And that you prefer a chain ring and derailer. What is it that you did not like about it? Thank you.
I did not like the extra weight and the way you shift. Integrated shifting is way more efficient than turning a knob. Unless you are doing a lot of off-road cycling I domino see the need. If you are going nomadic I would maybe recommend it. If not then I recommend a chain and derailleur.
Across the Mighty Mississippi? I hear you but how would you get the bike and gear across the other side? I would say hiring an Uber is the best way or asking for a ride. Thanks for watching.
You're right, the sense of accomplishment is something different from other things we do in our lives. It doesn't make you feel better than anyone else but it makes you feel better than what you were yesterday.
An interstate with such a small shoulder?! Jesus, it takes guts to go there.
Had two segments of highway like that (AZ 95 between Bullhead City and Mohave Valley, and UT 59 between Colorado City and Hurricane) and it was nerve wracking.
Drone footage top notch as always 👌
It makes you feel more alive than yesterday, that's for sure. But neither you nor I need to be in these situations any more than necessary. Any day touring is challenging enough. Thanks for all your encouragement, Mario
Your adventures on the bike are showing everyone all aspects of touring,not just the pretty parts. Conquering fears is uplifting. Feel the fear … and do it anyway.
"Feel the faer". Talk about ways to be uplifted and find peace within. You are so right with your comment, Mary. And, yes, I am trying my best to show all the possible sides of bike touring with my channel. That way the viewer can get a real sense of what to expect. It also allows for proper preparation and route planning to fit the riders demands. Lastly, my goal is to share how to deal with these scenarios if they do come about which is highly likely at some point if you do go long distances. Thanks for watching.
Diego, once again you have blessed us with an incredible adventure😂😊. I'm impressed by your courage and tenacity as your continue pressing on to your goal. Hey, if your touring ever brings you to NE Indiana please feel free to contact me... free meal, shower, and even a bed, or a back yard to set up camp. 😊
Hi Verlin. I sure will take you up on your offer next time I ride into Indiana. That is so kind of you. Thank you for saying that about me and for watching this last episode. Take care, brother.
Diego, may I ask you a question...
Apart from hotel expenses and unforseen situations: bicycle repairs, that sort of cost.
What do you usually average per day spending money: food, drinks etc.?
Also if weather is bad ahead and you don't want to stay in another hotel (cost).
Couldn't you find a park or perhaps a mobile home park, where you could find a little grass area tucked out of the way and view, and set up camp there?
Ask the office at a mobile home park if you could set up your tent out of the way just to sleep. Tell them you won't make any noise and be gone early next morning.
Tell them that you're just bicycle touring across the country.
I would think that most folks would let you set up your tent under those conditions.
Asking them a favor ,by saying...the weather up ahead is bad and that you planned on getting to a campground there. However you decided to not force a bad situation.
Kinda test their compassion level. Haha.
I would try and find a tucked out of the way grassy spot in a park, if I couldn't stay at the mobile home park. A spot under big trees kinda hidden from view, making sure there's no sprinklers. 😅
Scope a place out during the day/afternoon, then go back right before sunset.
You could even sleep in your tent without putting up the tent poles. Low profile stealth mode.
Wake up before sunrise and get on the road.
Nice touring video. 😊
Hello and thank you for such a great comment and questions.
Cost of touring is hard to budget because there are many factors to consider. The most important is that you are not working during that time and that loss of income is really an expense. Food and drink are negligible because you would have to do the same either way. You could discount the use of fuel for transportation. Repair costs are minimal relative to anything else. The actual costs are for paying for accommodations whether is a state park camping fee or a motel. With that all considered I would say that $5,000 per month is cushy enough, but there are regions of the country and different routes to consider. For instance, if you did a rail trail such as The GAP, you could camp almost anywhere for free and you could cut your costs by a lot. The south east has fewer campgrounds than the west so it would demand having to get hotels. The west coast has campgrounds all along the PCBR that are hike and bike designated and those are about $10 per night with great facilities. My point is that cost of a tour is very relative. My biggest hurdle is that I have to see everything and everywhere and that includes cities, for instance, and I have to then get hotels. I also have to charge all my batteries for my cameras and it takes time. I can go almost three days without charging but at some point I have to get a room and get them ready.
As for scoping out places to spend the night, yeah that's great and I do it but that takes time and I am mostly on the move for many reasons so it's hard to do. Stealth camping is fun too but my channel is attempting to draw a wide audience to try bicycle touring and early on I decided not to do so unless necessary. I think some riders feel uneasy about stealth camping illegally so I try avoid it. You will notice that I do it but always as a last option or in safe areas such as out west where there is less population density and more out of the way places to find. On this last tour I did it plenty once I came into New Mexico. There are way more options going west from there.
Lastly, bicycle touring is a huge adventure and it makes for having to find solutions to hurdles all the time. That is the fun of it and all that you are saying is on point for getting it done. Without any doubt, solution based thinking is a huge draw for me to do it.
Thank you again.
Your videos continue to provide all of us with the true "feel" of your adventure! Awesome!
Thank you for saying that. I love and live to do adventures. It's like a daily habit. If Im not on one I am working on one. I hope you are doing the same. Thanks for watching.
Love it. What a great episode, Diego. Gracias.
You are welcome. That was a scary moment for sure.
Great time crossing that fearful bridge! We all have those bridges that we have to cross in our lives! Glad you were kept safe, I think the truckers have a better respect for the road and us cyclists than many of the other vehicles. Another great episode, Diego! Thanks for the trip! I’m planning a cross-state ride again this summer in Washington State from south (Oregon border) to the north (Osoyoos, BC). I’ll keep watching for your new videos! Great job!
Thank you so much for watching this one. Yeah we all end up in scenarios like this bridge that are not ideal but doable. And I agree with you about truckers. They truly have a sense for the road like no other drivers out there. Plus they see so much more from up high so they don't get startled easily. Take care and thanks again.
Your'e right about the truckers, as a trucker and a cyclist, bike on board.
I see both the cyclist perspective and how most drivers of all types of vehicles do not use nearly enough caution in the operation of their vehicle.
So cool that you are a trucker and a cyclist. Much respect and a some jealousy there. Trucking life seems really cool to me. @@ellerybice3787
The sketchy-ness of cycling on highways has taught me a few things
1) Truck drivers will most often give you the most respect and room. Their livelihood depends on it.
2) People on vacation pulling 5th wheel trailers and/or boats will most often be your nemesis. Either they don't understand how wide their vehicles are, or they are upset that you are slightly inconveniencing them while they are on their vacation.
3) The busier the road, the more debris I see on the shoulder and the greater the risk of a flat there is.
4) Taking gravel roads / long distance bike paths don't make catchy titles on TH-cam, but they have a greater possibility of making it home uninjured and is so much more relaxing.
Love this, thank you. I'm backing every bit of this comment 100%
You are upping your video editing game. I liked the voiceover on the end credits
It's a lot of fun to try progress at all this editing. Thank you for noticing the growth and for watching.
From cotton fields to a tight squeeze on a bridge. Another well done video. Riding bikes will help you build confidence for sure. Take care, Al
Hey Al. Yeah you are right. Cycling will earn you some confidence and keep you healthy as well. Thanks for watching.
Great video Diego, as usual! Really enjoying all the diverse scenery as you wind across the country. Scary traffic for sure though. Looking forward to the next episode! 👍👌
Thank you, Christoper. There next state, Arkansas has a lot to offer and I cross it form the Southeast to the Northwest corner and it has bunches to offer such as Hot Springs National Park, The Ozark National Forest and The Razorback Trail form Fayetteville to Bentonville. Should be fun. Working on editing the first leg now. Take care and thank you for the comment.
@@FlyscoutRyder thanks Diego, looking forward to it!
Big and brass going over that bridge.
That was definitely one of those times. Thanks for watching.
Great finne excellent video 👌👏
Hi Peter. Thank you for watching this one. There are many more on the way.
Sweet! I’m moving to Vicksburg next month…excited to explore by bicycle and glad there is no snow.
The Mississippi River is amazing and I can imagine you having a fun time getting around there.
Awesum vid man, just what I needed today🤪 love ur vids man👍
Thanks, bro. Psyched you enjoyed it.
First watch of ur content... I likey.... Safe pedaling.. Looking forward to catching up with your video
Thankj you for saying that and for finding my channel. I hope you enjoy the content.
Sitting here recovering from being clobbered by a car in January while bicycle touring, I had hints of PTSD when you elected to pedal over the 1-20 bridge. Good luck to you. You reference being confident & careful, but sometimes drivers aren’t, and then physics takes over and it doesn’t matter that you’re confident & careful. I’ve been hit 3 times and seriously injured in two of those and the ironic thing is that all three times I was in relatively cautious mode compared to usual riding.
But I am crazy enough to be counting the days until back on my bicycle. Good luck to you and stay safe!!!
Speedy recovery to you!
I wish you well in recovery.
Oh man Im so sorry you are injured. I hope you recover quickly and can get back on your bike. I get that I will likely get hit by a vehicle someday and cringe at the thought but I still keep going out there on those shoulders. As the years pass by and miles accumulate behind me I do want to minimize the risks and do less dangerous routes. My initial goal is to cover all 50 states and I am close. The southeast was a huge chunk with its lower quality of cycling infrastructure so I will be safer not doing those states again, maybe. I still want to see the coastal routes. I beg you please continue being careful and stay safe. Keep us all posted on your recovery.
@@FlyscoutRyder Thank you for the well-wishes. I got creamed - broken vertebrae, 4 broken ribs, partially collapsed lung and knocked unconscious for a bit, and had a fairly similar set of injuries when getting clobbered by a car 7 years ago, but as you well know it's hard to beat bike-touring so I'll be back out there in another few weeks. Much enjoy your videos and hoping you keep your safety record in tact.
Hope you get well soon and get back on the road on your bike. Let's not get hit again, please. @@FarFlungHeel
Ones you tour. It's in your blood, your mind, your sole, you can never give it up. For those of you who wish to do something likes this but don't have the time. Take a weekend, ride 50 or 60 miles out to a place with a campground near you go out back, then take a week go on a cross state bike tour there's lots of states that have them. There are some that are a challenge, 7 days 500 miles or 5 day like Bike Virginia about 350 miles you ride with others. You camp or sleep in the gym of a high-school. Or pack your bike in a box get on a train spend a month, a summer go on tour anywhere in this country, every year of your life.
You are awesome. Thank you for sharing your insight with all of us. Spot On!
Hey Diego, We crossed that I-20 bridge going east to west on our Mississippi River Trail bike ride, but we had a SAG, so our bikes got loaded and we climbed in. That other bridge was open when the guy wrote the book on the MRT. Then we went to what google called a bike shop in Vicksburg, but really wasn't. Wayne got the screw he needed to fix his shoe anyway. Then we went to Natchez Trace Parkway. That morning before the bridge, we were in Tellulah and got pastries and chocolate milk at a great donut shop. The owner even gave us each a free donut.
A couple weeks ago I was in Florida on an organized bike tour with PAW. That made my 35th state to bike in. I have the northeast and middle west to go. From Ohio, it will take some planning.
As usual, I enjoy your videos. Thanks, Sue
Hi Sue. So cool to hear about you guys being in Vicksburg and Tellulah. We are just crossing our paths all the time. Congrats on 35 states, you are almost there. Im missing some northeastern states as well. I need to get up there someday. My aim this year so far is to ride the Cascade and Sierra Ranges from Canada to Mexico. Should be 2 months and 2,000 miles. I rather be four months out there and get to do the sweet 4,000 mile tour but I have way too much to edit of last season to do this summer after my fishing season. Thanks for sharing your adventures here. You sure get it done! D.
What an exciting journey Diego and scary too! Glad you made it over safely.🙂
Thank you, Rob and Les. Your channel is awesome, by the way. You managing with all the weird white bugs on the last episode was priceless. I hate bed bugs so Im always on the look out, yikes!
@@FlyscoutRyder thanks Diego - it was an uncomfortable night haha
We talk of freedom all the time. How free are we when one must take thier life in their hands to ride a bike across a bridge. Good night.
I felt free enough to decide to do it instead of riding 110 miles north to a different bridge that is more cycling friendly to cross, or wait for someone to drive me. I think freedom is about being able to choose. Thank you for watching the episode and leaving this comment.
@FlyscoutRyder Sorry that I was not clearer in my post. As one who has toured by bike, I would also have ridden that bridge. My point was that the infrastructure offen forces us to take risks that we shouldn't have to. For example, what if I lived in Louisiana and worked in Vicksburg, but did not want to own a car. I would have to ride that dangerous bridge everyday. Cheers and be well.
Yeah that does suck. A huge goal with my channel is to hopefully help in promoting cycling and thus the so needed infrastructure this country could use. I think there is a lot of progress being made all over but more is definitely better in this case. It's a huge country and not so densely populated so it will take some time. Thanks for clarifying and commenting. This is a great topic to share. @@garysladek9110
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome. Thanks for watching.
Nice video! You have guts cycling on those roads. They are my nightmare😁🌲🍄🪷
Yeah those are sketchy times but great memories as well. I will try do less of these dangerous routes in the future. Thanks for watching.
Thanks you sir. I can start my Saturday now,😊
Hi Floyd. Hope you had a great Saturday and now a great Sunday as well. Be safe doing whatever adventure you are taking on. Thanks for watching.
Glad you made it through this leg safely. Keep pedaling!
Keeping on...
Exciting to ride from one state to another. That bridge over the Mississippi River was sketchy but you got it over. What an exciting journey!
Hi Thomas. Great to hear from you. I hope you are doing great adventures. Thanks for watching.
@@FlyscoutRyder Heading to Tampa right now to ride the Coast to Coast Trail and back to Jacksonville. This is my monthly bike touring week. It's gonna be around 360 miles.
Very cool, Thomas. Be safe out there. @@FollowThomas
The most intimidating bridge that I have ever encountered was that bridge between Washington and Astoria OR. No shoulder and the road looks like it reaches the clouds, from your perspective anyway
Yeah that Astoria-Megler bridge is legit. Even more intimidating is the McCullough Bridge coming into North Bend. Yikes that is a scary one with way more traffic. Thanks for watching.
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Thanks, man. I appreciate it.
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Always awesome to watch your video on a Saturday morning
Regarding bridges, interstates and no shoulders…. My opinion is different than yours however, I won’t go into it here. Suffice it to say I have respect but no fear or trepidation to use those roads when I am required to. Of course I’ll choose the more quiet and less trafficked. Again, ya do what ya gotta do!!
❤️ your show
Come to Misery sometime, I’ll be your enthusiastic host!!!!
❤️ Your comments. And thank you for offering to host me. If Im ever passing thru I would love to meet up with you. I definitely recommend using the less busy roads but at times, like you say, you gotta do what you gotta do. Thanks for watching
dude, that crossing was a big chance!! remember, it only takes i mishap and your a goner!! I am bout to figure you out. do you work in the everglades for xanterra inc. as a fishing guide? i have a freind that worked there in the everglades.
I hear you. The southeastern states needed to be ridden, though. The cycling infrastructure is not great, I know. From now on I will be looking to do less dangerous stuff, I think, I hope. I am a bit addicted to the traffic though. We'll see, I guess. I am a flats fishing guide in the Florida Keys. I've been doing this since I was 21, 31 years ago. I have never worked for anyone. I have a set clientele of 7 guys that have fished with me for as far back as 30 years and they fill the calendar. Now you have figured me out but you already knew enough about me, it's all in the channel's content, i''m a "nuts" about bike touring. Thanks for watching.
Careful on bridges..a friend of mine was cycling and a semi blew her and her bike over a bridge. broke her neck 😮 she was training so I'm sure she was as light as possible
Oh my! That sounds scary. I know the feeling of that blow by form a semi, no fun. I am trying to stay off scenarios like this one. Thank you for watching.
That’s my college. Graduated from there in 2002.
Im thinking you mean Vicksburg. I wish I had more time to visit the city. So much history and there is the National Military Park too. I really missed out on visiting it.
@@FlyscoutRyder no the college at the beginning of the video, outside Jackson. Mississippi College in Clinton.
Fyi - I missed it. New hat. ;) 7:40 - I was watching again and Google Sightseeing.
Hi Buck. Yeah that's a new one and I do switch it up a couple (3) more times as this season moves on. A wolf one will make the debut while in Colorado. But sadly I lost it in Nevada on I-15 and couldn't back track. I was destroyed that day thinking of it laying on the shoulder miles behind me. The white one on this episode is of Moe's Original BBQ restaurant. One of my anglers is one of the owners and I love the hat. He actually was wearing it and when I asked him if I could have him send me one, he just took it off and gave it to me.
I checked the heat map on Strava to see which bridge cyclists use and it was the other one (Old Vicksburg Bridge). Lol. There was no trace of heat on the one you took meaning no one takes it.😮 September 4th was Labor Day so that means less traffic. What a way to cross the mighty Mississippi though!
Strava global heatmaps are a critical reference for me when riding long distances. Strongly recommend them to anybody to get a good idea on where to ride relatively safely
I will say that I probably would have done what you did there Diego. The other bridge was out and the traffic was very light.
The mighty Mississippi ❤️. What a river!!! Can't tell you how excited I get knowing Im about to get to it and how sad I get when I ride away form it. Something about these veins of the land that get to me. They represent so much of everything. So beautiful to look at. Yeah, Im sure Im not the only nut job that has risen over the I-20 bridge but I am one of them now. That was so sketch. And yeah the other bridge was not open. I rode past that sign and saw another one saying absolutely not to ask. I think the authorities there have been bugged about it plenty. Thanks for watching. Great to hear from you.
Yes, that's a great way to find best local routes. Thank you for sharing.
You and me over that bridge. That would be epic, bro.
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I enjoy your videos.
You mentioned once that you did not enjoy the Pinion gearing bicycle that you had.
And that you prefer a chain ring and derailer.
What is it that you did not like about it?
Thank you.
I did not like the extra weight and the way you shift. Integrated shifting is way more efficient than turning a knob. Unless you are doing a lot of off-road cycling I domino see the need. If you are going nomadic I would maybe recommend it. If not then I recommend a chain and derailleur.
I would rather swim
Across the Mighty Mississippi? I hear you but how would you get the bike and gear across the other side? I would say hiring an Uber is the best way or asking for a ride. Thanks for watching.
you're right; the bike is a problem. Maybe a bus ticket.