Hello friends!!! Thanks for being patient with the uploads. Hope this video can tide you over until I get home in 2 weeks!! I’ll get back to editing the rest of the series soon!!
Awesome Guys.. Thank you so so much for this details.. I hope you get everything you want. Love from India. . . ! I will definitely Host you if you will come to india
I am REALLY excited you did the Eerie Canalway because I want to take my wife on a trip from Buffalo to Albany that way! And now your instagram tells me.... I could go all the way to NYC on railtrails?!?! Damn, Duzer.
Our mascot is a Super Flying Monkey. The wife and I flew to Kansas City, bought two Walmart $85 mountain bikes, peddled the KATY Trail (300 miles) to St. Luis. Stayed at AirB&B's. Then we gave away the bikes, flew home. Great trip!
“It’s not about the stuff you carry, it’s about the places you go.” This belongs on a T shirt! Words to live by. Thanks for the update. Although I’m bummed about the break in the videos and having to wait two weeks, this has sucked me into your other videos. Which are great!
Im like 96%sure this is the 1st video of yours a saw over a year ago and i have probably watched it 3 times now. I have been binge watching the great divide mountain bike touring videos. I have been planing a 5000+ bike trip around the USA (for 2022 hopefully) and this is very fun stuff to watch on the stationary bike during training.
One bit of gear that might be worth mentioning, that you don’t carry, is cooking gear. I like to cook dinner, and heat water for oatmeal and hot chocolate in the morning. I carry a Soto stove, iso-butane fuel canister, 1.4 liter collapsible pot, bowl, and cup, and a small fry pan (all Sea-to-Summit). I can cook pretty decent meals for less than eating in a restaurant.
You would be surprised how many riders cross this country and are never out of reach of food, water, power or lodging for even one night. I carry more gear for cooking than you do even.
Yes, absolutely, cook kit and small stove are must-haves. Not only save money over restaurants and avoid junk food at fast-food salt pits, but you also save lots of time not having to ride around looking for food places, and that extra time for pedalling really adds up.
This is without a doubt one of the best videos on youtube. Great information in a short succinct format. Wow, I appreciate the great thought that went into this video. I like the wool shirt idea as well. I just subscribed because I've just taken up bicycling (again) and plan to do a lot of riding and camping. Thanks for a super helpful and informative video!
This is the best packing video I've seen. It is a great reminder that you don't need to bring a crazy amount of gear to have a great tour. So pumped now for a summer tour, 2020.
A very informative, fun video!! You guys really brighten my day. 😀 Thanks for the tips!! I backpack quite a bit and as you say, Ryan..... “Don’t go down that rabbit hole of having to buy all expensive gear!” I try to keep it light and simple. 👍🏻 Onward to the next video!! BTW, after being married for nearly 26 years, I’m still learning everyday and have gleaned knowledge from the folks you’ve met. 😀
this was very helpful. thankyou. here, the tires, the pocket knife and the bag to separate gear... very helpful and yes i will remeber the number one rule is to enjoy the ride
Thank you so much for making this video and documenting your journey!! It has been so helpful for us and given us information to embark on our journey!! ❤❤❤
Great list, very well & entertainingly presented, thanks! Tip for hollowfiber water filters: they tend to dry up between uses when set aside for "a while" (> a week) -- if water only trickles through when you try to use it after a long pause (and you're sure it's not simply clogged by debris or silt from low-quality water sources), try to soak it fully immersed in water overnight or at least for a few hours. And i strap my solar-powered lantern on top of a bag on the bike, so it recharges during the day.
Yay I love this video! I've been wanting to do bike touring and this gave me great info to start! Now all I need are a biking buddy, a route and some better knees. Stay awesome Ryan!
In 1982 I rode from Miami to Seattle. Started the trip with 70 pounds (!) of gear. By the time I got to Oklahoma my gear, tools and all, were at 31- 34 pounds. My 'electronics' package was a tiny radio. I remember the song "Maniac" , perfect cadence for flying! In the morning, put some beans in a sealed vessel with some water and let them soak all day - quicker cook time. Brooks all leather saddle is heavy...and highly recommended! Book store: read the book then leave it for someone to find. Paraffin candles and a lighter. Maybe, because there are two of you, you got down to 30 pounds a piece - but I find that, with all the stuff you've shown, difficult to believe.
Great video, thanks for sharing! Lots of great advice. I use a lot of the same gear: Ortlieb panniers, Luci light, Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires, and MacBook Pro. I like to carry 3 sets of riding clothes so I don't have to wash them every day. I've found that camping out adds a lot of weight to my bike (tent, sleeping bag, extra food, cooking gear), and deprives me of a shower, so I prefer to find cheap motels. I'd love to see some tips on pumps. Most lightweight pumps only get to 50psi, and don't have gauges.
This is the most informative and "organized" what to pack for packing for cycle touring in the YTube forest. Add for sure, start simple and easy to keep clean and hygienic with the butter knife. So many are felled with gut issues not from bad water as bugs in the kitchen. As a 50+ year wilderness backpacker, I needed the shaved down to the essentials outlook for cycle touring. I was always turned off by the 4-5 large pannier hogs I see creeping through the west and wondered when the Ultralight revolution was going to sweep bike touring. That you both kept to low center of gravity Ortlieb panniers with a modest handlebar bag was inspirational. Two many bags, and they are going to get filled up with stuff. Yes I shave and keep short hair; on the trail or road, it is just healthier. With the areas you traveled this off regular touring path I would suggest a SOS messenger like an Garmin InReach or SPOTX in the wide open West without cellular coverage. I used a SPOTX for two months and three trips and such a great tool. I need to know how hard is it to find refritos west of the Mississippi?
Wifey and I, enjoyed your fun video, again, as always. Of course you are on roads, and not in the bush, so there are some things you are not carrying. Looking forward to more videos. :)
I enjoy watching you guys! I did the Camino De Santiago by mountain bike twice: Camino Frances and Camino del Norte. I’m planning to do a tour in France. I’m opting for a touring bike at this time. Watching you helps me prepare for the year 2019 bike tour. Good luck Ryan and Ali. You guys are great!
Hi Marc, I would go with mountain bike, because it gives you the flexibility to go to bumpy dirt road and out of the trail. For example, if you are doing the ‘Camino Frances’, the classic route, you’ll be heading in and out of the trail. I mean you’ll encounter variety of terrain. The same thing with Camino del Norte - along the coastline of northern Spain.
Also for immediate access to gels, energy bars, etc. when riding I suggest a compact front chest pack to wear. (if there is no room on your top tube). I use ibera's front top tube compact panniers to hold other small items.
I suggest antifungal cream as well for the seat area. I find it great to cut down on chaffing and it is cooling. Great list to take another look at in readiness for my next road trip. I am really looking for one month itin for September outside of N.A.. Any suggestions? I have cycled Slovenia, Ireland, Vanvouver Island, Sunshine Coast, and the Rockies so far but I am hankering for another great 3-4 week vacation ride (and when I retire I plan to cycle as far as I can!)
I lost my tire tools on a tour and was able to make wood ones with my Swiss Army knife and a stick I found by the roadside. I also made a tire boot from a milk jug. Always carry a pocket knife and a vivid imagination...
I biked 42 miles on Wednesday with a back pack, and I totally agree with the panniers or whatever they're called. The back pack gave me neck ache and back ache.
I do so much agree with you guys about minimalistic clothing baggage, sometimes we meet peopke with sooo many and sooo lig panniers... maybe just for a weekend out lol ! Great video, thanks!
Thanks Guys some great advice there. All I need now is the courage to set off on an adventure. Doesn't help that my wife keeps telling I am far too old & I will get killed. Mind you she has got a point as I did blow myself up in a tent once on a motorcycle tour. Hopefully you've already seen them but check out the Beard Brothers videos who tour over here in the UK your enjoy them. Safe travels & I didnt know just how much I need to cram into one life.
Love your videos Ryan & Ali. Great tips. BTW I found a great British outdoor company named ALPKIT. Their gears are great and great price. I just did a tour in Italy with their bags and are great. Keep posting and riding!
I want to take my bike on a trip. Ive never done a trip before so im going to pick a location close to me and take my time. This helped me a lot thank you
you guys are hilarious and very informative, love it!!! New subscriber here and new MTB person too i am so hooked, also the bike packing i stumbled upon watching videos has got me so curious wanting to go all over the place lol
Thanks Laura! We made an entire series of our ride across the USA, I think you'll like it. So glad that you've fallen in love with cycling, it's my fav. th-cam.com/video/Sn8V0SjSQhM/w-d-xo.html
I'm so inspired! I'm a long distance hiker--having thru hiked the Appalachian and Pacific Crest trail and I see many similarities between the experiences of bike touring and thru hiking. I'm not a cyclist, but your videos are making me think a bike tour across america needs to be on my bucket list! We found you on line while planning a hike of the Three Passes Trek in Nepal and have been following your other adventures ever since! Thanks for sharing such wonderful and positive stories.
I'm getting into bike touring and the retail market has a three piece foldable cutlery set; spoon, fork, and butter/cutting knife. Someone mentioned as for clothing, that only take up to one week's worth of clothing (for those long distant bike tours); clothing is often repeated as for wear at a week's worth of clothing. Less is better when taking to carry. Goal: Lightweight and compact.
A key chain multi tool is just the thing for getting those little wires from radial truck tires out of your tires. Gerber makes one for about $12 that has excellent pliers. It was recommended by Wirecutter.
So, how do you pack all of that gear, which means, can you do a video on how you packed your bikes and what type of rear trunk racks, front racks, along with panniers do you use? Thanks.
+1 for Schwalbe Marathons. I no longer tour but do commute20 miles a day, all year round on farm track, tow paths and roads. I have had 1 puncture in the 3 yrs since I've been using them and that was a humongous thorn through the sidewall. Highly recommend 👌
Nice video. Yes Schwalbe tyres!!! I have ridden 10,0000 km with out a flat since I switched to Schwalbe Marathon plus. Plus they are great in rain and snow. Yes to natural fiber clothes. Synthetics stink. And they put microfibers into the water supply. Doing a Covid vacation tour of Upplands Provence Sweden in July/August. Going to seek out Viking and Vendel sites.
Hello friends!!! Thanks for being patient with the uploads. Hope this video can tide you over until I get home in 2 weeks!! I’ll get back to editing the rest of the series soon!!
Man I thought you guys got eaten by a bear!!
Awesome Guys.. Thank you so so much for this details.. I hope you get everything you want. Love from India. . . ! I will definitely Host you if you will come to india
I am REALLY excited you did the Eerie Canalway because I want to take my wife on a trip from Buffalo to Albany that way! And now your instagram tells me.... I could go all the way to NYC on railtrails?!?! Damn, Duzer.
Awesome, I'm sure we'll make it there someday!
yeah man!! It was the best!!! NY has soooo many rail trails
I also road ride alot. Most billboards have a outlet at the base somewhere. Good charging tip in a pinch
oooh, I'll have to check that out! thanks
GENIUS! This is an amazing and useful tip for anyone. Thanks!
Planning to ebike to the East coast in the summer. Thanks for this tip!
Awesome to know. Thanks!
This is awesome. Loved hearing google maps will take you anywhere you want to go. Inspirational ❤️
Our mascot is a Super Flying Monkey. The wife and I flew to Kansas City, bought two Walmart $85 mountain bikes, peddled the KATY Trail (300 miles) to St. Luis. Stayed at AirB&B's. Then we gave away the bikes, flew home. Great trip!
This is one of THE BEST touring prep videos I have seen. Thank you to for your help in getting us all on the road. You two are the best!
“It’s not about the stuff you carry, it’s about the places you go.” This belongs on a T shirt! Words to live by. Thanks for the update. Although I’m bummed about the break in the videos and having to wait two weeks, this has sucked me into your other videos. Which are great!
I recommend The Nepal series, or Cuba, or Caballo Blanco...they're all fun:) Thanks for watching and I'll be back at it soon! Cheers
I was watching Cuba the other day. The Caballo Blanco you'll watch over and over again.
Exactly! You're taking yourself across country, not your gear
Im like 96%sure this is the 1st video of yours a saw over a year ago and i have probably watched it 3 times now. I have been binge watching the great divide mountain bike touring videos. I have been planing a 5000+ bike trip around the USA (for 2022 hopefully) and this is very fun stuff to watch on the stationary bike during training.
Awesome!! Your trip sounds amazing, have fun!!
Is The Great Divide Trail vehicle free and only for bicycles & hikers?
What route you aiming to cycle? I’ll be doing Seattle - Miami in 2022
Just watched this vid. First time seeing you two. At last some cheery no-guff info that hits the spot for me. Thanks.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy my vids
I am so happy I found your channel! This video is super informative and you are both so funny and sweet! Can't wait to watch more!
I'm glad you found our channel too!! I've made TONS of videos about all sorts of outdoor activities, hope you enjoy!
U guys are meant for riding.... Thanks for inspiring us.... A very useful video..
One bit of gear that might be worth mentioning, that you don’t carry, is cooking gear. I like to cook dinner, and heat water for oatmeal and hot chocolate in the morning. I carry a Soto stove, iso-butane fuel canister, 1.4 liter collapsible pot, bowl, and cup, and a small fry pan (all Sea-to-Summit). I can cook pretty decent meals for less than eating in a restaurant.
Colleen Welch good point! I’m not much of a cooker:)
You would be surprised how many riders cross this country and are never out of reach of food, water, power or lodging for even one night. I carry more gear for cooking than you do even.
Sounds like you need to buy better bikes, Don.
Yes, absolutely, cook kit and small stove are must-haves. Not only save money over restaurants and avoid junk food at fast-food salt pits, but you also save lots of time not having to ride around looking for food places, and that extra time for pedalling really adds up.
Great info for cooking outdoors. Thanx !!
Very informative and so good to see your smiling faces! Excited for adventures in Colorado this fall.
Jeanne Eisenhaure I’m excited for Colorado adventures too!!
This is without a doubt one of the best videos on youtube. Great information in a short succinct format. Wow, I appreciate the great thought that went into this video. I like the wool shirt idea as well. I just subscribed because I've just taken up bicycling (again) and plan to do a lot of riding and camping. Thanks for a super helpful and informative video!
Thanks Joseph for watching and subscribing! I have tons of bike touring videos to get you psyched about riding. Happy trails!
So wonderful! Thank you. I just bought a Checkpoint SL5 and am looking forward to touring!
Have fun!
Thanks for this. I'm new to multi-day touring and this was a lot of great info.
Jeff Surtees glad to help!
This is the best packing video I've seen. It is a great reminder that you don't need to bring a crazy amount of gear to have a great tour. So pumped now for a summer tour, 2020.
Glad it was helpful!
Just got the 2020 checkpoint.. this is PERFECT!! thank you! Safe travels
Thanks so much guys! Lots of good information and I can’t wait to start my tour!
Awesome! Glad that we could help!
A very informative, fun video!! You guys really brighten my day. 😀 Thanks for the tips!! I backpack quite a bit and as you say, Ryan..... “Don’t go down that rabbit hole of having to buy all expensive gear!” I try to keep it light and simple. 👍🏻
Onward to the next video!! BTW, after being married for nearly 26 years, I’m still learning everyday and have gleaned knowledge from the folks you’ve met. 😀
Thanks my man! There's a lot of wisdom out there, just gotta ask people for it sometimes :) Enjoy the vids!
Very helpful, Thanks and Thanks for the smiles You give with each video. :)
Awesome video and great presentation, thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
this was very helpful. thankyou. here, the tires, the pocket knife and the bag to separate gear... very helpful and yes i will remeber the number one rule is to enjoy the ride
Happy trails buddy
Really cool. Thank you! My son and I are going West to East coast starting in a few weeks!
Have fun! You are gonna LOVE it
I plan on going from east coast to west then back again in about 2 weeks. Thanks for the extra tips. Wish me luck.
Are you sure?
Thank you so much for this video. You guys are my new obsession 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for making this video and documenting your journey!! It has been so helpful for us and given us information to embark on our journey!! ❤❤❤
Andrew and Melissa O'Neill have so much fun on your adventure!
Can’t wait to do my future solo bike trips now I can pack whatever I need for my excursions
Great video! Straight to the point and entertaining
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks. You have the spirit that l need to learn and be informed. You guys are cool
Thanks buddy! Hope you enjoy the series
What a great video! Super handy information, just what I needed.
Great list, very well & entertainingly presented, thanks!
Tip for hollowfiber water filters: they tend to dry up between uses when set aside for "a while" (> a week) -- if water only trickles through when you try to use it after a long pause (and you're sure it's not simply clogged by debris or silt from low-quality water sources), try to soak it fully immersed in water overnight or at least for a few hours.
And i strap my solar-powered lantern on top of a bag on the bike, so it recharges during the day.
Awesome advice! Hope you both have the best tour!
This has been goal since forever! I finally purchased a bike last week and I’m slowly working on my endurance .. thank you so much for the info!
Right on!! Enjoy that new bike and happy trails
Yay I love this video! I've been wanting to do bike touring and this gave me great info to start! Now all I need are a biking buddy, a route and some better knees. Stay awesome Ryan!
What a sympathetic couple and a nice video too. My most important gear where some bags to put on my bike and I borrowed the first one.
You guys are fun. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for watching!
It's fun watching you two. Great gear video!
AustinBikepacker thanks buddy!
Brilliant, thank you. Preparing for my first ride from Spain to Portugal :)
fun, have a great time!
In 1982 I rode from Miami to Seattle. Started the trip with 70 pounds (!) of gear. By the time I got to Oklahoma my gear, tools and all, were at 31- 34 pounds. My 'electronics' package was a tiny radio. I remember the song "Maniac" , perfect cadence for flying! In the morning, put some beans in a sealed vessel with some water and let them soak all day - quicker cook time. Brooks all leather saddle is heavy...and highly recommended! Book store: read the book then leave it for someone to find. Paraffin candles and a lighter. Maybe, because there are two of you, you got down to 30 pounds a piece - but I find that, with all the stuff you've shown, difficult to believe.
Very cool! Sounds like an awesome ride. We really didn't carry much, light is how I roll
Great video, thanks for sharing! Lots of great advice. I use a lot of the same gear: Ortlieb panniers, Luci light, Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires, and MacBook Pro. I like to carry 3 sets of riding clothes so I don't have to wash them every day. I've found that camping out adds a lot of weight to my bike (tent, sleeping bag, extra food, cooking gear), and deprives me of a shower, so I prefer to find cheap motels. I'd love to see some tips on pumps. Most lightweight pumps only get to 50psi, and don't have gauges.
I love the Leyzne brand pumps, they're great!
Very informative, thanks for sharing this video, ride safe and God bless.
Thanks buddy
You guys are too much fun
Hello!! Thanks for the video! My dad and I are doing it once I turn 16
Great to find you guys!! We have just started to do cycle touring and we will definitely follow your channel for advice.
Great! Hope you enjoy the channel, there's LOTS of bike touring videos here
This is the most informative and "organized" what to pack for packing for cycle touring in the YTube forest. Add for sure, start simple and easy to keep clean and hygienic with the butter knife. So many are felled with gut issues not from bad water as bugs in the kitchen. As a 50+ year wilderness backpacker, I needed the shaved down to the essentials outlook for cycle touring. I was always turned off by the 4-5 large pannier hogs I see creeping through the west and wondered when the Ultralight revolution was going to sweep bike touring. That you both kept to low center of gravity Ortlieb panniers with a modest handlebar bag was inspirational. Two many bags, and they are going to get filled up with stuff. Yes I shave and keep short hair; on the trail or road, it is just healthier. With the areas you traveled this off regular touring path I would suggest a SOS messenger like an Garmin InReach or SPOTX in the wide open West without cellular coverage. I used a SPOTX for two months and three trips and such a great tool. I need to know how hard is it to find refritos west of the Mississippi?
I missed you two! Very inspirational....hope you're still in LOVE!
excellent video & guide. You two really work well together. Also, beans are the best.
Wifey and I, enjoyed your fun video, again, as always. Of course you are on roads, and not in the bush, so there are some things you are not carrying. Looking forward to more videos. :)
Thanks guys!!!
Love your well produced videos of real cycling experience!
Thank you! I appreciate that
You guys are great! Excellent video! I just subscribed.
Thanks for subscribing! Hope you enjoy my videos
Good to see the simplicity of your set up.
Awesome video. And very helpful.
Thanks, have fun out there!
Ali has come a long way as a TH-camr! She was so shy in the first video and now she’s rocking it!
She's doing great!
Great video! Thanks!!
Wished I watched it a few weeks earlier as I’m off tomorrow. :)
The Harmonica Barge have so much fun!
Thanks for upload a such great video
Thank you.
Yesssss 🙌🏼 been waiting for this! Thanks for showing this guys!!!
Ashley Lawrence thanks for watching!
Best gear video
light stuff n simple...good info...tq.
I enjoy watching you guys! I did the Camino De Santiago by mountain bike twice: Camino Frances and Camino del Norte. I’m planning to do a tour in France. I’m opting for a touring bike at this time. Watching you helps me prepare for the year 2019 bike tour. Good luck Ryan and Ali. You guys are great!
Awesome! I wanna do that someday...so many great rides in this world...
Hi Joe, would love to cycle to Compostella. Would a gravel bike be ok ?
Hi Marc, I would go with mountain bike, because it gives you the flexibility to go to bumpy dirt road and out of the trail. For example, if you are doing the ‘Camino Frances’, the classic route, you’ll be heading in and out of the trail. I mean you’ll encounter variety of terrain. The same thing with Camino del Norte - along the coastline of northern Spain.
thank you Ryan and Ali, great information
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. Spot on especially with respect to merino wool. It is great for drying quickly and not holding odors like synthetic material will.
You are entertaining and joyful. 😊
Also for immediate access to gels, energy bars, etc. when riding I suggest a compact front chest pack to wear. (if there is no room on your top tube). I use ibera's front top tube compact panniers to hold other small items.
Tracey McNeel cool, I’ll look into that!
I suggest antifungal cream as well for the seat area. I find it great to cut down on chaffing and it is cooling. Great list to take another look at in readiness for my next road trip. I am really looking for one month itin for September outside of N.A.. Any suggestions? I have cycled Slovenia, Ireland, Vanvouver Island, Sunshine Coast, and the Rockies so far but I am hankering for another great 3-4 week vacation ride (and when I retire I plan to cycle as far as I can!)
I lost my tire tools on a tour and was able to make wood ones with my Swiss Army knife and a stick I found by the roadside. I also made a tire boot from a milk jug. Always carry a pocket knife and a vivid imagination...
I biked 42 miles on Wednesday with a back pack, and I totally agree with the panniers or whatever they're called. The back pack gave me neck ache and back ache.
Yeah, heavy backpacks are painful after about 10 miles!
I do so much agree with you guys about minimalistic clothing baggage, sometimes we meet peopke with sooo many and sooo lig panniers... maybe just for a weekend out lol ! Great video, thanks!
Yep, less is more! No reason for all that stuff...happy trails!
I am from India your a motivational ,true Nature lover .i also do cycling
thank you guys you are the best
Thank you!
This was a very helpful video thanks for posting!
Francis Sweeney thanks for watching!
Great attitude!
Hello im from Montréal Québec ,, love you guys keep making Nice and inspiring video.,
daro lim I was in Montreal in June for velo Quebec, loved it!
Where do you find the cycling sandals, keen doesn't make them anymore. At least not that I can find
I'm not sure...such a bummer that they don't make em anymore.
Awesome video!
Thanks Guys some great advice there. All I need now is the courage to set off on an adventure. Doesn't help that my wife keeps telling I am far too old & I will get killed. Mind you she has got a point as I did blow myself up in a tent once on a motorcycle tour. Hopefully you've already seen them but check out the Beard Brothers videos who tour over here in the UK your enjoy them. Safe travels & I didnt know just how much I need to cram into one life.
You can do it Ted!! I promise!!!
You guys are awesome.
Ok. I'll be here waiting for the rest of the videos...
Really cool video !!! Thanks for sharing !
Love your videos Ryan & Ali. Great tips. BTW I found a great British outdoor company named ALPKIT. Their gears are great and great price. I just did a tour in Italy with their bags and are great. Keep posting and riding!
Thanks Alfredo! Happy trails to you!
Thanks, y’all might have saved my life
Thank you for watching our adventure!
Thanks! You guys are awesome! And funny, of course!
I want to take my bike on a trip. Ive never done a trip before so im going to pick a location close to me and take my time. This helped me a lot thank you
Thanks again for everything !Sending you Bean Burrito Love Bugs lots of hugs love and positive vibes..
Snydlywhiplash bean burrito love bugs, I like that!!! Thanks for the support
Seemed fitting.. So stoked for the next adventure you love bugs take us along on. Will there be a hint soon? Hi5s for ya br3h.
very positive vibes... thanks guys
Thank you for this helpful video, you guys are really cute!
you guys are hilarious and very informative, love it!!! New subscriber here and new MTB person too i am so hooked, also the bike packing i stumbled upon watching videos has got me so curious wanting to go all over the place lol
Thanks Laura! We made an entire series of our ride across the USA, I think you'll like it. So glad that you've fallen in love with cycling, it's my fav. th-cam.com/video/Sn8V0SjSQhM/w-d-xo.html
I don't even ride but this was super informative. Good to know if I ever pick up this hobby.
you guys are amazing! thank you both!
I'm so inspired! I'm a long distance hiker--having thru hiked the Appalachian and Pacific Crest trail and I see many similarities between the experiences of bike touring and thru hiking. I'm not a cyclist, but your videos are making me think a bike tour across america needs to be on my bucket list!
We found you on line while planning a hike of the Three Passes Trek in Nepal and have been following your other adventures ever since!
Thanks for sharing such wonderful and positive stories.
Thanks for sharing Mike
One plastic pannier....for crushable food items....bread, cakes pies,,,,,,also you can put ice or ice water in it to keep stuff cool!
Good idea
I'm getting into bike touring and the retail market has a three piece foldable cutlery set; spoon, fork, and butter/cutting knife. Someone mentioned as for clothing, that only take up to one week's worth of clothing (for those long distant bike tours); clothing is often repeated as for wear at a week's worth of clothing. Less is better when taking to carry. Goal: Lightweight and compact.
A key chain multi tool is just the thing for getting those little wires from radial truck tires out of your tires. Gerber makes one for about $12 that has excellent pliers. It was recommended by Wirecutter.
This is awesome. Thanks
So, how do you pack all of that gear, which means, can you do a video on how you packed your bikes and what type of rear trunk racks, front racks, along with panniers do you use? Thanks.
+1 for Schwalbe Marathons. I no longer tour but do commute20 miles a day, all year round on farm track, tow paths and roads.
I have had 1 puncture in the 3 yrs since I've been using them and that was a humongous thorn through the sidewall.
Highly recommend 👌
They’re the best!! Happy trails, my friend
Hello what would you recommend as a wool substitution for a person who has allergies to wool
Nice video.
Yes Schwalbe tyres!!! I have ridden 10,0000 km with out a flat since I switched to Schwalbe Marathon plus. Plus they are great in rain and snow.
Yes to natural fiber clothes. Synthetics stink. And they put microfibers into the water supply.
Doing a Covid vacation tour of Upplands Provence Sweden in July/August. Going to seek out Viking and Vendel sites.
So true about the tent stakes!
Very much about riding your bike with a backpack and being happy overall! Nuff said, yeah buddy!