Hello Everyone and hope you're all having a great start to 2020!! This was a fun video to put together, and really opened my eyes to the nitty gritty of my TH-cam numbers. Thanks again for being part of my channel, my adventures, and inspiring me to keep at it! Onward!
Congratulations on the continued growth of your channel, Ryan! I like not only that your primary focus is running and biking (both which are big parts of my life), but also that occasionally you throw in something different, which gives your channel a nice variety. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to all that your channel has to offer throughout the new year!
Really glad to see that you’re becoming more secure in your income from producing this great content. The gig economy can be tough, but it’s great to see that it’s slowly gaining ground and people are coming around to paying the producer of content directly. I enjoy all the content. A comment about average view time, I end up watching videos in sections because life happens. I still haven’t made it through the Shorter video. I’ll probably end up opening and viewing that video 3 or 4 times to get through the entire video. Keep up the good work!!!
I subscribed just over a year ago. Since that time I’ve started riding to work, convinced my wife to do a week long bike tour in Northern Italy, and lost 15 lbs. While a single subscriber watching all your videos doesn’t count for much in your totals, know that you’ve made a big difference in my life. Looking forward to the next adventure!
Only Ryan could put a video out about TH-cam statistics, and have it be totally captivating. Classic Duzer hahaha. Love all the content this channel produces. Keep it coming Ryan, we appreciate you.
I guess I’m one of the few women in a certain age group that loves your honesty and enthusiasm for life. 😊 I started watching as I was recovering from a pretty severe bike accident. Thanks for the virtual rides and uplifting messages. 2020 is gonna be great!
ANNA K: Ha Ha. What do you mean? That few women enjoy honesty and enthusiasm? That few women bike? Btw what is that “age group”you mention lol? My opinion? We need a lot more girls and women getting into this sport.
Pete West -Would a woman really say how old she is? 😂 I could be one of Ryan’s Mom’s friends is all I’ll say. AND....Most women don’t mind a lack of honesty when giving compliments. So, you could be correct in your interpretation of my comment. 😂
Thanks Anna!! I'm glad that you found my channel, but sorry about the circumstances of being injured. I wish you all the best and many exciting adventures in 2020 and beyond!
I just shifted from the 45-54 category to the 55-64 group. I really dig your videos and hit LIKE on all of them and it is really cool that you comment back to us. You Rock Duzer!!!
Ryan, thank you for your transparency and openness! A couple of the many reasons that I was drawn to your channel is your positivity and authenticity, and this video is a prime example of it. I think that there are a lot of misconceptions out there about how much work truly goes into this stuff. I mean, all I know is that there is a LOT that I don’t know about your creator world. As a photographer/artist, I really appreciate the work that you put into the cinematography, not to mention you’re freakin biking insane landscapes while doing it. Anyway, thanks for making great content and being REAL. If you ever come to New Mexico and need company, I can’t guarantee I’m in good enough shape to keep up for long, but I CAN guarantee the best dang breakfast burrito you will ever eat. Peace!
I remember this one time in french class, when the teacher showed us this video of a popular french attraction, and I was laughing when I realised it was you. Thanks for the great content, and keep it up.
Ryan, you are fantastic! Thank you for continuing to create. Both my husband and I are subscribers and I promise to be more diligent about making sure I watch fully under my account, even if we watch together. We are long time fans and are inspired by your positivity and kindness. May 2020 be your best year yet - we believe in you!
I watch your videos for many reasons, such as cycling, running and especially because you have great 'pronunciation' that makes it easier to understand English. hugs from Brazil
I just found you last week and I have to say you changed my life in such a positive way. I started going on further bike trips and just enjoying the moment while on those trips. Thanks to you my brother!!
Great info, Ryan. I often wondered , how much folks really made from their videos. I'm an avid cyclist, in your 64+ group . I'll have to start checking out some of your other videos, but I just can't get into running. My favorite, was the mountain bike trip, from cabin to cabin. Keep'm coming. KB. Added: Don't despair about women. I was 42, when I got married. Still had time to have kids at 49 (Set of boy/girl twins). I spent 25 yrs. in the USAF, travelling the world, and meeting women of the world. Hang in there. KB
I like that your videos are not the "Ryan Van Duzer Show". They are about the adventure, how to have the adventure, the people you meet on the adventure, how friends joining you contribute to the adventure. Whether grand cross-country adventure, or local grocery delivery adventure, your videos are predominantly about the adventure.
Ryan Van Duzer. Man of the century. Been subbed to you for nearly 5 years now? Back when you had about 100 subs is when I hopped on board and I'm happy to see you pretty much blow up the past couple of years (3 years ago you only had about 1000 subs I think?) I really hope that I can get to meet you one day one way or another. Love you buddy!
Thanks for sticking with me for the past 5 years, I truly appreciate it. I'd love to meet you as well, lemme know if you're ever in Boulder. Happy start to 2020!
As a cyclist, I found your channel looking into gravel riding. On January 21st my birthday, your channel popped up on my feed again. I subscribed then and have been watching ever sense. I like all of your content! It's your energy. I live in the Midwest and am headed west for the first time to check out the coast. It's a birthday trip of a lifetime. Keep up the good work. And happy early b-day!
Love your videos, my wife and I watch your videos on my account and we are Patreons. I’m 54 and love to ride. We started following you during the Love cycles videos and have gone back and watched most of your videos. Keep up the great work, there a lot of people making videos today but very few come close to the quality of video that you produce. Love the positive attitude and honesty. Your friends and fans, Lori and Dan.
Liked the part where you guess why people unsubscribe. Maybe because you talk about cycling, walking - about life - and not just about one topic. But yayy! That's what makes you special, that's what makes it so worth seeing and inspiring. Love this mix. More than every Netflix thing ;)
you think 20% female viewership is low? I got 5.4% Female viewership! yes mtb is a very male dominated sport! A lot of other mountain bike centered channels have a similar female percentage to me, maybe up to 10% for some other ones!
I love your channel for several reason. One of them is because you are a wonderful person. Your enthusiasm and seemingly love for people is contagious. But another big reason I watch you is because you inspire me to get off my duff and ride my bike! Plain and simple! Also, I’m in your mom’s age group! Keep up the great work bud!
Off your duff, I like that...might need to use that sometime :) Thanks for the kind words and I'm wishing you all the best on your upcoming bike trips. Big high fives from Boulder!
Heard you on Great Divide live FB page the other day, I then watched all of your episodes you documented on the route, you have really inspired me to ride the Divide in 2023 😁 I will also let all my mates in South Africa know about your channel and see if we can get the viewing numbers up here. Bike packing and ultra gravel racing is finally starting to get going here now. I really enjoy your channel and the way you put it all together👍👍👌👌 No crashies! No Whamies, No flatties! , stay safe and look forward to your upcoming adventures.
@@duzer Thanks Ryan if you ever in South Africa please make contact there are some amazing routes and adventures and the best hospitality you will encounter anywhere, travel safely !
I started watching when you made a video about stopping drinking. Your raw honesty touched my heart as I too was a former "heavy drinker"....Stopping completely uplifted my life, ability to love and see the world clearly for the first time. You are a beautiful soul who deserves great adventures, and helps build up my confidence to adventure out there also! I hope 2020 finds you healthy happy, and possibly in love.....Love you Ryan from a 50 something female in Canada!
TheTgall11 same! That was the first time I ever watched his channel and I was hooked after than. I used to be a heavy drinker also and have since changed to a healthier lifestyle with lots of running and outdoor activities!
So cool to hear that my alcohol video is what you first saw on my channel. Quitting is the best decision I've ever made, life is so much better, as you know. I really appreciate you continuing to watch my channel. I hope 2020 is off to a great start and big hugs from Boulder!
49.5 yr old UK female subscriber here who bikes/climbs/hikes also injured off road/trail runner! Loved the hut to hut bike trip you did in the Autumn (Fall). Keep doing what you do best Ryan..olé olé olé! 🇬🇧🌍🙏Sam
haha, this is why I love TH-cam, I can interact with anyone, even when they're not 'praising' my content. There's always something to learn from people and I respect all thoughts and opinions. Happy 2020!
I love this channel!! I am a 42 yr old woman and am a fairly new viewer. This channel makes me appreciate that we can enjoy the outdoors, from trips across the country...or even right outside our own doors. I like the variety of information...and have really enjoyed the Running with Ryan videos and learning more about the people you have featured on it. Thank you for this channel!
Hi, I'm a 68 yr old grandma. 2 yrs ago I lost 2 stone and started cycling. Now I do use an e. Bike like your mum. But I regularly go on 25 to 30 mile rides. Started watching you at the beginning of my cycling journey. I love all your content.
It makes me sad that biking seems so male dominated. It is so much fun!!! I would love to see a series on how you plan a trip. From research to packing. And of course the trip.
Great content idea. Trip planning would be interesting for me as well. Which apps do you use? How do you plan the route? I'm a woman and love watching all of your videos. Your cycling content especially, normalized bike commuting for me. I find all of the videos informative and real, and your genuine approach to all of your adventures is inspiring. All the best in 2020. I'm looking forward to it.
Yeah, it's weird, but when I see rider in my area, it seems like a pretty even split between men and women. Anywhoo, I do think the numbers of women riders will grow in the near future as more people find the love of cycling. And good idea on the video, I'll do that!
It would be great to do the video on RAGBRAI for example. You've inspired so many folks thru you channel. This year, my daughter and are registered for both the cross Florida ride (2 day) & RAGBRAI. All due to your inspiration to get off the couch and get out there in the great outdoors! PS, just turned 65, so I guess I just moved out of your Mom's age bracket.... 😃
I rode my bicycle across the country a long time ago. Your videos bring back memories for me and they help me get through the painful hours on the trainer.
At 63 I've given up on the backpacking thing. Too slow, too little water, and too many ticks. 2 bouts of Lyme. Considering a bikepacking for post Covid. Glad I found your channel.
This was very interesting and thanks for sharing the information! By the way, I really like the variety of you videos so I’m glad you’re not going to change. I always look forward to the next video. Keep it up as you have great content.
This video was super helpful understanding how a TH-cam channel works. Your video on the Great Divide has probably blown your analytics out of the water! I enjoyed watching that video a lot!
Honestly knowing how you live your life and what you spend money on, I don't even know what you would do with $20 million a year. Probably donate a whole lot of it, funding peace corps type projects, maybe buying bikes for a bunch of deserving people and traveling even more.
@@duzer It's a 15 hour drive from our location in Idaho to Durango though. I wish Idaho, Oregon, Washington or Montana had a cool hut trail system like that. Maybe someday!
I'm part of your 20% and in your mom's age group! I love the variety - biking, running, adventures so I'm glad you don't plan to change that. Love your channel Ryan!
Hey...I'm a chick and I love your channel. I got addicted to your Colorado Trail bikepacking series and have been watching your channel almost daily. I'll recommend your channel to some of my female biking groups to see if we get those female numbers up.
@charlie cheeseface I started watching when Ryan introduced us to the Trek 1120, so I would say all of those but recently the videos of him staying over night at all the Huts from Durango to Moab.
Hey Ryan! I know this video is 3 yrs ago, but I have watched many of your bikepacking vids here! Planning my very 1st Bikepacking trip from Manali to Leh in 10 days You really inspire me to work on my own YT channel Love from 🇮🇳
Hey Ryan, I am 55, French but watching from Germany, a runner and biker and trekker (planning my second trekking tour to Nepal). I love all your videos, all your adventures👍 I learned a lot about the USA through your videos. Keep on creating and have a wonderful 2020 🚴🏃🏼🌵🏕🏔
I found your channel because I ride RAGBRAI , I subscribed because of your bike adventure videos. I admit I don’t watch your running videos but I certainly won’t unsubscribe because of them. Keep doin you.
🌸HaPpiY NeW YeAr. 🌸RYAN 🌸🥳 Keep them coming ,. Youre cool story’s 🌸 Do a make- up video and do a girls wig on you head ( do iT whit love ) 👅👅👅 Be a woman for one day And go outside and ride youre bike to the supermarkt Be a litte bit Crazy Maby you get more female wachters 🙋🏼♀️🌸
I am a cyclist but I love ALL your content! Thanks for putting in the work, it's appreciated! I am a 57 year old female. I am contemplating some bike touring and was looking at the Priority 600, this is how I found you!
Bro u are not just building a youtube channel.. you are building a person around the world ( physically and mentally ).. Great job.. keep going.. God bless.. 👍✌
Ive been binge watching your videos. Im 55 and have been biking all my life. Wanting to ride across Colorado/Utah with my wife. Thanks for all the assistance. Love all the videos.
Ryan mi amigo. Yet another reason of why I love you and the amazing human you are. Thank you for your honesty and for shedding some light on this. Way cool mi güero!!!
I'm 39 and I would totally watch Mr. Duzer's Neighborhood. Glad to see a TH-camr sharing this kind of information with the audience. Gotta have burrito money.
I'm a bit late watching this video of yours, but I've honestly wondered how TH-cam videos either get started or what it all entails. I LOVE the variety you bring to your channel, all the good and the bad things that you go through. That's just how life is and I like that you're not afraid to show that in your videos and on your channel. The fact that you show running, biking, bike gear, your friends, etc is so fun for me to watch and the main reason I come back. 🙂 I really hope to meet you one day Ryan! Keep doing what you're doing and keep being you!
Hello Ryan, my name is Luc from Quebec to Canada. I'm 46 years old and subscribed to your youtube channel. Sorry for my English, I understand it better than I speak it. I have watched 70 percent of your videos and I love it. You really are a jovial and inspiring person. I bought a bob to travel by bike this year thanks to you. The video of this morning is very interesting thank you for sharing your information, this is where we see that you are a true person. If you come to pedal in Quebec let me know. Thank you very much
This 45-55yr old, male, married, subscriber, who really got into your videos this year, and really appreciates the amount of time and effort you put into your diverse videos, got his ass off the couch and rediscovered running. Almost entirely because of Running with Ryan, The Burning Man Ultra and the Mexico Ultra. We are looking at a Viking River Cruise. I love the activism, the people for bikes, the food and the enthusiasm. I am looking at RAGBRI, and the small town USA that seems to escape us, yet its right here. The numbers were a realistic presentation that I was able to share with my You Tube savy kids, who think this is the direction they want to go. As always, thank you.
Hey buddy, thanks for sharing this! So glad that you're back in to running. I love biking for sure, but running is so simple and a great way to get exercise quickly. All you need is a pair of shoes! If your kids ever have any question about TH-cam, send em my way!
Hey Ryan, Lani's 67 year old mother here improving your demographics. One of your most interesting statistics is the percent of any video that gets watched (versus the whole of the video). It seems to speak to short attention spans and the urge to keep surfing on and on. I enjoy your work immensely. I think most anyone making TH-cam content experiences the same attrition rate after that magic 6-8 minute initial look. And one of the most watched videos? Even with mostly male viewers? The one with emotional human interest. Clearly, we all love you.
Thanks for being honest and sharing your stats with everyone. Not every youtuber does that. I have a cycling youtube channel on a different account that I'm still growing. It's small channel with only a few hundred subscribers so far but this helps put things into perspective! Reaching numbers close to yours would be a great goal of mine! Back to work!
What??? Only 20 percent women looking your videos? I can’t understand it, I love your videos! The mix of biking, running and the other themes is great. Because of you, I’m now a big fan of Showers Pass, although I don't get the clothes in Germany, I have to order them in the UK :-) Keep going on! Have a great 2020 🍀
Hi Ryan. I’m 57 and am getting more and more inspired to bikepack or tour like you do (well in smaller doses). I am sharing this with friends and potential ride buddies. Keep up the great work and live for you, not us :-)
I'm a road cyclist but watch every one of your videos start to finish because you tell a great story every time. Keep the stories coming!! PS. Your video about the gravel grinder prompted me to book the trip for this May!!
Residual income is a good thing, my friend, and clearly if you stopped producing content, you will still have viewers based upon those numbers to grow more from, and money will keep coming. Keep doing what you love. It is inspiring.
You are such a down to earth ,humble and honest guy with a sincere goal. In life we meet people who I perceive as fake(I trust you know what I mean ,and I try not to be judgmental) but you are simply real. You know that feeling when you meet someone you have never met yet it feels like you have known them for a long time. I love that feeling and even more so give that feeling to someone who meets me :) The very fact that you try to answer all the comments on your videos is a bit mind boggling. I sincerely hope and I will put it on my bucket list to simply meet you one day because I know it will be a simple great feeling to do so.
Love your videos Ryan! I’m a woman who loves running and riding my bikes. Thanks for your inspiring videos. Have a great 2020, and if you ever come to Oregon again stop by Eugene! Lots of nice running trails here.
Thanks Ryan for a very informative video. I think most people believe that you-tubers are pulling in hundred of thousands of dollars. It was refreshing (as always when I watch your content) to see the honesty and transparency in your content. I enjoy the variety of content, because I am not focused on just one activity. Your content overlaps with many of my interests. Best wishes for continued success in the new year. Signed, a loyal subscriber (male - early 60s)
Great video Ryan. Not many content creators give this very valuable information. Personally I binge watch your channel. I am hoping that your inspiration will rub off on me..
I thought this was interesting article. I came across you while searching for Erie Canal travels of NY state. Saw the videos of your and Ali's time on the canal. What made me a subscriber was watching your RAGBRAI adventures with none other than your mom. !!. Kudos to your mom. I love her and never met her and wished I had a mom as cool as her. I am one of your minority subscribers (female) and in the 50 ballbark age range. You have such an affection for life and respect our planet earth that I wished could be passed on to others.
Ryan, Love your videos, ALL of them! Enjoy your perspective on life, bikepacking, adventuring, and running. Saw your Mom tonight at Native Foods in Boulder. Loved that you included Lael giving you advice about Baja Divide. Lael is the BEST! Enjoy seeing Dana in your adventures, too! Will be sending you lots of strong pedal strokes and tailwinds in Baja. Take Lael's advice and take a ReST day to enjoy the wonderful Mexican hospitality. Keep up the good work and inspiration to all of us!
My boyfriend watch your videos throug my account haha, I was the one who discovered your content and I love it... keep taking us to all those nice adventures and experiences with your camera. Coming from Latinamerica, I personally enjoyed your journey from Honduras to Colorado... thanks for all positive energy..
Ryan, I enjoyed this video. I'm into hiking, biking and travel...so those videos get much more views from me than your running videos. I suppose that is just human nature. Your videos inspire me..hard to watch TH-cam, when I am out there making my own adventures happen! I appreciate all the work you have done over many years to building this channel! Keep on keeping on!!! I look forward to many more of your adventures in the years to come!
Ryan I am in the 60 plus age group and really enjoy your channel and substance. I far back as I remember myself I was always a dreamer. And so far my dreams have become longer with TH-cam🤔
Very interesting video. Always enjoy them. Got hit by a car a couple of weeks ago while on my bike, so I have been out of commission. Watching tons of your videos while I wait to get back out there.
The RAGBRAI videos is what drew me to you. Most of the channels I watch are either cooking or survival channels. I love the content, but not enough to support on patreon. I used to support many channels on patreon but have recently consolidated to just two. You Ryan is the channel I support the most due to your positivity. I need more of that. The other channel is "The Critical Drinker" who is an author in the UK who also reviews movies and TV shows. I love his honesty. Keep up the good work Ryan. Love you!
Thanks for being so completely honest and open about the business side of your channel, I'm impressed! I love your videos, they've helped inspire me to make a few of my own. I'm in your second smallest demographic, over age 65, so the perspective on my channel is a bit different. Plus, with a whopping 12 subscribers I can say that monetizing my channel is, um, unlikely. Thanks again and keep it going!
Ryan. I'm statistically one of your older viewers. at 79, I'm still an active biker, just a lot slower than 60 years ago. You like to do a variety of videos. Kids are sponges and they need to soak up your joy of biking. Have you thought about doing a video aimed at kids? i.ei. how to maintain their bike, short trips around their town, ect.
Thanks for sharing your numbers! I’m 61 and in your moms group, and I’m trying to help grow that age group 😃👍 I’ve been riding since the 1960’s, love it and always love seeing younger people get into it. I feel too many young people are spending too much time inside! Great job and thanks for giving an old man inspiration. 😃
I have to confess, I like the biking videos the best, but don’t worry, I’m not unsubscribing. If fact, I am going to queue up all your videos before I go to bed tonight and let them run! Thanks for the great content.
Hello Everyone and hope you're all having a great start to 2020!! This was a fun video to put together, and really opened my eyes to the nitty gritty of my TH-cam numbers. Thanks again for being part of my channel, my adventures, and inspiring me to keep at it! Onward!
Congratulations on the continued growth of your channel, Ryan! I like not only that your primary focus is running and biking (both which are big parts of my life), but also that occasionally you throw in something different, which gives your channel a nice variety. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to all that your channel has to offer throughout the new year!
Congrats Ryan . My prediction for is 250k by October this year. Cheers from Canada.
Really glad to see that you’re becoming more secure in your income from producing this great content. The gig economy can be tough, but it’s great to see that it’s slowly gaining ground and people are coming around to paying the producer of content directly. I enjoy all the content. A comment about average view time, I end up watching videos in sections because life happens. I still haven’t made it through the Shorter video. I’ll probably end up opening and viewing that video 3 or 4 times to get through the entire video. Keep up the good work!!!
Glad you are getting further ahead, but please, dont share your income man. That's your business and you dont owe us any knowledge about that
@@haebyong47 Yeah, that's a long video for sure, Frank can talk :)
I subscribed just over a year ago. Since that time I’ve started riding to work, convinced my wife to do a week long bike tour in Northern Italy, and lost 15 lbs.
While a single subscriber watching all your videos doesn’t count for much in your totals, know that you’ve made a big difference in my life.
Looking forward to the next adventure!
Only Ryan could put a video out about TH-cam statistics, and have it be totally captivating. Classic Duzer hahaha. Love all the content this channel produces. Keep it coming Ryan, we appreciate you.
Dude, l like the human being behind the channel so whatever you throw at us is good with me so godspeed man!✊😎
41 year old (single) female here 🙋🏼♀️
Yeah girl! Represent!
Lmfaoo I love it
If you get together and then break up Ryan could make about $500.
@@davidearl4022 only if he cries
Ryan….please don’t change, we all enjoyed your videos 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I guess I’m one of the few women in a certain age group that loves your honesty and enthusiasm for life. 😊 I started watching as I was recovering from a pretty severe bike accident. Thanks for the virtual rides and uplifting messages. 2020 is gonna be great!
I'm 57. I am a rider.
ANNA K: Ha Ha. What do you mean? That few women enjoy honesty and enthusiasm? That few women bike? Btw what is that “age group”you mention lol? My opinion? We need a lot more girls and women getting into this sport.
Pete West -Would a woman really say how old she is? 😂 I could be one of Ryan’s Mom’s friends is all I’ll say.
AND....Most women don’t mind a lack of honesty when giving compliments. So, you could be correct in your interpretation of my comment. 😂
ANNA K: So in other words you’re still quite young, obviously in good shape and are a fun person :)
Thanks Anna!! I'm glad that you found my channel, but sorry about the circumstances of being injured. I wish you all the best and many exciting adventures in 2020 and beyond!
Your awesome! Hope this helps!
I watch your channel because of the variety and adventure. Never gets old! Keep them coming Ryan! Thanks for all you do
I just shifted from the 45-54 category to the 55-64 group.
I really dig your videos and hit LIKE on all of them and it is really cool that you comment back to us.
You Rock Duzer!!!
I really appreciate the LIKES!! It makes a difference. Have a great weekend
Ryan, thank you for your transparency and openness! A couple of the many reasons that I was drawn to your channel is your positivity and authenticity, and this video is a prime example of it. I think that there are a lot of misconceptions out there about how much work truly goes into this stuff. I mean, all I know is that there is a LOT that I don’t know about your creator world. As a photographer/artist, I really appreciate the work that you put into the cinematography, not to mention you’re freakin biking insane landscapes while doing it. Anyway, thanks for making great content and being REAL. If you ever come to New Mexico and need company, I can’t guarantee I’m in good enough shape to keep up for long, but I CAN guarantee the best dang breakfast burrito you will ever eat. Peace!
I run , I bike and I climb. Your channel is awesome bro!
Awesome! Thank you! Those are all fun sports
I remember this one time in french class, when the teacher showed us this video of a popular french attraction, and I was laughing when I realised it was you. Thanks for the great content, and keep it up.
haha, really? That must have been one of my old Viator videos. Anyway, hope life is treating you well, oui oui!
I’m not as interested in the running videos, I’ve watched some, but as long as I get Ryan and your great attitude I’m good.
Ryan, you are fantastic! Thank you for continuing to create. Both my husband and I are subscribers and I promise to be more diligent about making sure I watch fully under my account, even if we watch together. We are long time fans and are inspired by your positivity and kindness. May 2020 be your best year yet - we believe in you!
It's very cool that you are so transparent with the data.
I enjoy your content, but mostly I love your positivity! Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks Jason!
Jason Aberly let’s support each other
I watch your videos for many reasons, such as cycling, running and especially because you have great 'pronunciation' that makes it easier to understand English. hugs from Brazil
Ryan....thank you for being honest and open about how TH-cam works, Your an inspiring dude, Thanks again
I just found you last week and I have to say you changed my life in such a positive way. I started going on further bike trips and just enjoying the moment while on those trips. Thanks to you my brother!!
I love hearing this!! Happy trails
Great info, Ryan. I often wondered , how much folks really made from their videos. I'm an avid cyclist, in your 64+ group . I'll have to start checking out some of your other videos, but I just can't get into running. My favorite, was the mountain bike trip, from cabin to cabin. Keep'm coming. KB.
Added: Don't despair about women. I was 42, when I got married. Still had time to have kids at 49 (Set of boy/girl twins). I spent 25 yrs. in the USAF, travelling the world, and meeting women of the world. Hang in there. KB
I like that your videos are not the "Ryan Van Duzer Show". They are about the adventure, how to have the adventure, the people you meet on the adventure, how friends joining you contribute to the adventure. Whether grand cross-country adventure, or local grocery delivery adventure, your videos are predominantly about the adventure.
Ryan Van Duzer. Man of the century.
Been subbed to you for nearly 5 years now? Back when you had about 100 subs is when I hopped on board and I'm happy to see you pretty much blow up the past couple of years (3 years ago you only had about 1000 subs I think?)
I really hope that I can get to meet you one day one way or another.
Love you buddy!
Thanks for sticking with me for the past 5 years, I truly appreciate it. I'd love to meet you as well, lemme know if you're ever in Boulder. Happy start to 2020!
As a cyclist, I found your channel looking into gravel riding. On January 21st my birthday, your channel popped up on my feed again. I subscribed then and have been watching ever sense. I like all of your content! It's your energy. I live in the Midwest and am headed west for the first time to check out the coast. It's a birthday trip of a lifetime. Keep up the good work. And happy early b-day!
Say WHAT??? We have the same birthday??!!! So cool. Enjoy your birthday trip and keep on rockin!
Love your videos, my wife and I watch your videos on my account and we are Patreons. I’m 54 and love to ride. We started following you during the Love cycles videos and have gone back and watched most of your videos. Keep up the great work, there a lot of people making videos today but very few come close to the quality of video that you produce. Love the positive attitude and honesty. Your friends and fans, Lori and Dan.
Liked the part where you guess why people unsubscribe. Maybe because you talk about cycling, walking - about life - and not just about one topic. But yayy! That's what makes you special, that's what makes it so worth seeing and inspiring. Love this mix. More than every Netflix thing ;)
you think 20% female viewership is low? I got 5.4% Female viewership! yes mtb is a very male dominated sport! A lot of other mountain bike centered channels have a similar female percentage to me, maybe up to 10% for some other ones!
Interesting!! After posting this, I learned that TH-cam viewership in general is majority male
@@duzer
Right on.
I have 4 daughters.
They're on Instagram & Tic Tock more than TH-cam.
I love your channel for several reason. One of them is because you are a wonderful person. Your enthusiasm and seemingly love for people is contagious. But another big reason I watch you is because you inspire me to get off my duff and ride my bike! Plain and simple! Also, I’m in your mom’s age group! Keep up the great work bud!
Off your duff, I like that...might need to use that sometime :) Thanks for the kind words and I'm wishing you all the best on your upcoming bike trips. Big high fives from Boulder!
Ryan Van Duzer ❤️
I love this stay true to yourself 👍
Thanks, and you know I will!
Heard you on Great Divide live FB page the other day, I then watched all of your episodes you documented on the route, you have really inspired me to ride the Divide in 2023 😁 I will also let all my mates in South Africa know about your channel and see if we can get the viewing numbers up here. Bike packing and ultra gravel racing is finally starting to get going here now. I really enjoy your channel and the way you put it all together👍👍👌👌 No crashies! No Whamies, No flatties! , stay safe and look forward to your upcoming adventures.
Hello Sean! Thanks for tuning in. I really hope that you can do the Divide, it’s even more incredible than in my videos. Have a great 2021!
@@duzer Thanks Ryan if you ever in South Africa please make contact there are some amazing routes and adventures and the best hospitality you will encounter anywhere, travel safely !
I started watching when you made a video about stopping drinking. Your raw honesty touched my heart as I too was a former "heavy drinker"....Stopping completely uplifted my life, ability to love and see the world clearly for the first time. You are a beautiful soul who deserves great adventures, and helps build up my confidence to adventure out there also! I hope 2020 finds you healthy happy, and possibly in love.....Love you Ryan from a 50 something female in Canada!
TheTgall11 same! That was the first time I ever watched his channel and I was hooked after than. I used to be a heavy drinker also and have since changed to a healthier lifestyle with lots of running and outdoor activities!
So cool to hear that my alcohol video is what you first saw on my channel. Quitting is the best decision I've ever made, life is so much better, as you know. I really appreciate you continuing to watch my channel. I hope 2020 is off to a great start and big hugs from Boulder!
49.5 yr old UK female subscriber here who bikes/climbs/hikes also injured off road/trail runner! Loved the hut to hut bike trip you did in the Autumn (Fall). Keep doing what you do best Ryan..olé olé olé! 🇬🇧🌍🙏Sam
You commented back to me when I took a shot at u. After that I kept watching. I respect that. Hang in there great videos.
haha, this is why I love TH-cam, I can interact with anyone, even when they're not 'praising' my content. There's always something to learn from people and I respect all thoughts and opinions. Happy 2020!
I love this channel!! I am a 42 yr old woman and am a fairly new viewer. This channel makes me appreciate that we can enjoy the outdoors, from trips across the country...or even right outside our own doors. I like the variety of information...and have really enjoyed the Running with Ryan videos and learning more about the people you have featured on it. Thank you for this channel!
I'm absolutely loving that you did this. This is one of the reasons I love being a subscriber. Thank you for sharing this information.
Hi, I'm a 68 yr old grandma. 2 yrs ago I lost 2 stone and started cycling. Now I do use an e. Bike like your mum. But I regularly go on 25 to 30 mile rides. Started watching you at the beginning of my cycling journey. I love all your content.
That’s great to hear! Thanks so much for your sweet comment, happy trails!
It makes me sad that biking seems so male dominated. It is so much fun!!! I would love to see a series on how you plan a trip. From research to packing. And of course the trip.
Great content idea. Trip planning would be interesting for me as well. Which apps do you use? How do you plan the route?
I'm a woman and love watching all of your videos. Your cycling content especially, normalized bike commuting for me. I find all of the videos informative and real, and your genuine approach to all of your adventures is inspiring. All the best in 2020. I'm looking forward to it.
Yeah, it's weird, but when I see rider in my area, it seems like a pretty even split between men and women. Anywhoo, I do think the numbers of women riders will grow in the near future as more people find the love of cycling. And good idea on the video, I'll do that!
Jazzie Red - TH-cam (according to Jordan Peterson) is a male dominated website.
It would be great to do the video on RAGBRAI for example. You've inspired so many folks thru you channel. This year, my daughter and are registered for both the cross Florida ride (2 day) & RAGBRAI. All due to your inspiration to get off the couch and get out there in the great outdoors! PS, just turned 65, so I guess I just moved out of your Mom's age bracket.... 😃
Bryan Noga
Unfortunately, I am inclined to never believe anything Jordan Peterson says.
Big fan dude! Running, Biking, Kickin it with your Mom. They are all great. Keep up the positivity. Your videos always put me in a good mood.
Always stay true and you'll grow fantastic-ly. Keep it up brother. Peace.
I rode my bicycle across the country a long time ago. Your videos bring back memories for me and they help me get through the painful hours on the trainer.
NICE! Glad that my vids can help keep you entertained on that trainer
I always forget about the like button, but made a special effort this time :-) All the best for 2020!
Aww thanks!! Happy 2020 to you as well!
At 63 I've given up on the backpacking thing. Too slow, too little water, and too many ticks. 2 bouts of Lyme. Considering a bikepacking for post Covid. Glad I found your channel.
This was very interesting and thanks for sharing the information! By the way, I really like the variety of you videos so I’m glad you’re not going to change. I always look forward to the next video. Keep it up as you have great content.
Thanks my friend! More to come
This video was super helpful understanding how a TH-cam channel works. Your video on the Great Divide has probably blown your analytics out of the water! I enjoyed watching that video a lot!
Honestly knowing how you live your life and what you spend money on, I don't even know what you would do with $20 million a year. Probably donate a whole lot of it, funding peace corps type projects, maybe buying bikes for a bunch of deserving people and traveling even more.
CGI in the TH-cam videos, probably.
Proud to be a part of the 20.1% of your viewers....and a subscriber! AND I watch them to the end!!! I just love your videos!!! Keep em coming!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
YAY!!! Thanks so much
I've shared the San Jaun hut videos to 4 of my girlfriends. We really hope to do it this summer!
Love your videos and style. Keep em coming!
Fun!! You should totally do it, such a fantastic way to ride in the backcountry.
@@duzer It's a 15 hour drive from our location in Idaho to Durango though. I wish Idaho, Oregon, Washington or Montana had a cool hut trail system like that. Maybe someday!
I'm part of your 20% and in your mom's age group! I love the variety - biking, running, adventures so I'm glad you don't plan to change that. Love your channel Ryan!
Thanks Susan!! More to come in 2020!
People were bailing early on your video with Courtney?!?! I could’ve watched you interview her for the entire Moab 240! 😃
Hey...I'm a chick and I love your channel. I got addicted to your Colorado Trail bikepacking series and have been watching your channel almost daily. I'll recommend your channel to some of my female biking groups to see if we get those female numbers up.
Yay!!! Thanks Jamie!! I really appreciate you sharing my vids. You rock! Happy trails.
This was interesting to me and thanks to you I have planned my first over night bike adventure in the spring!
Awesome!! You are gonna love it!! Lemme know how it goes
@charlie cheeseface I started watching when Ryan introduced us to the Trek 1120, so I would say all of those but recently the videos of him staying over night at all the Huts from Durango to Moab.
@charlie cheeseface Lol, yes.
@charlie cheeseface I guess people call it back camping?
@charlie cheeseface Lol, a ride-a-bout!
Hey Ryan! I know this video is 3 yrs ago, but I have watched many of your bikepacking vids here!
Planning my very 1st Bikepacking trip from Manali to Leh in 10 days
You really inspire me to work on my own YT channel
Love from 🇮🇳
My wife watches on my channel as I'm the who's always signed in she doesn't have a sign in. That might be why.
Same here, my girlfriend watch all videos, but on my account.
Hey Ryan, I am 55, French but watching from Germany, a runner and biker and trekker (planning my second trekking tour to Nepal). I love all your videos, all your adventures👍 I learned a lot about the USA through your videos. Keep on creating and have a wonderful 2020 🚴🏃🏼🌵🏕🏔
you have to enjoy what you do, money is not everything
Very true! That's my mantra
I found your channel because I ride RAGBRAI , I subscribed because of your bike adventure videos. I admit I don’t watch your running videos but I certainly won’t unsubscribe because of them. Keep doin you.
🌸HaPpiY NeW YeAr. 🌸RYAN 🌸🥳
Keep them coming ,. Youre cool story’s 🌸
Do a make- up video and do a girls wig on you head ( do iT whit love ) 👅👅👅
Be a woman for one day
And go outside and ride youre bike to the supermarkt
Be a litte bit Crazy
Maby you get more female wachters
🙋🏼♀️🌸
We trail run and bike mostly, but honestly the video with your mom on the cruise was one of our favorites! Congrats on a great growth year for you!
Awesome! I really enjoyed putting that video together, It's one of my favorites too.
I am a cyclist but I love ALL your content! Thanks for putting in the work, it's appreciated! I am a 57 year old female. I am contemplating some bike touring and was looking at the Priority 600, this is how I found you!
Bro u are not just building a youtube channel.. you are building a person around the world ( physically and mentally ).. Great job.. keep going.. God bless.. 👍✌
Ive been binge watching your videos. Im 55 and have been biking all my life. Wanting to ride across Colorado/Utah with my wife. Thanks for all the assistance. Love all the videos.
I’m glad that you’re enjoying my videos, I appreciate you watching my channel. Enjoy your future bike adventures
Ryan mi amigo. Yet another reason of why I love you and the amazing human you are. Thank you for your honesty and for shedding some light on this. Way cool mi güero!!!
As long as you are putting out things you love and are passionate about, people will watch and you’ll continue to grow. I will anyway.
I'm 39 and I would totally watch Mr. Duzer's Neighborhood. Glad to see a TH-camr sharing this kind of information with the audience. Gotta have burrito money.
Burritos are very important 😂
I'm a bit late watching this video of yours, but I've honestly wondered how TH-cam videos either get started or what it all entails. I LOVE the variety you bring to your channel, all the good and the bad things that you go through. That's just how life is and I like that you're not afraid to show that in your videos and on your channel. The fact that you show running, biking, bike gear, your friends, etc is so fun for me to watch and the main reason I come back. 🙂 I really hope to meet you one day Ryan! Keep doing what you're doing and keep being you!
Hello Ryan, my name is Luc from Quebec to Canada. I'm 46 years old and subscribed to your youtube channel. Sorry for my English, I understand it better than I speak it. I have watched 70 percent of your videos and I love it. You really are a jovial and inspiring person. I bought a bob to travel by bike this year thanks to you. The video of this morning is very interesting thank you for sharing your information, this is where we see that you are a true person. If you come to pedal in Quebec let me know. Thank you very much
This 45-55yr old, male, married, subscriber, who really got into your videos this year, and really appreciates the amount of time and effort you put into your diverse videos, got his ass off the couch and rediscovered running. Almost entirely because of Running with Ryan, The Burning Man Ultra and the Mexico Ultra. We are looking at a Viking River Cruise. I love the activism, the people for bikes, the food and the enthusiasm. I am looking at RAGBRI, and the small town USA that seems to escape us, yet its right here. The numbers were a realistic presentation that I was able to share with my You Tube savy kids, who think this is the direction they want to go. As always, thank you.
Hey buddy, thanks for sharing this! So glad that you're back in to running. I love biking for sure, but running is so simple and a great way to get exercise quickly. All you need is a pair of shoes! If your kids ever have any question about TH-cam, send em my way!
Hey Ryan, Lani's 67 year old mother here improving your demographics. One of your most interesting statistics is the percent of any video that gets watched (versus the whole of the video). It seems to speak to short attention spans and the urge to keep surfing on and on. I enjoy your work immensely. I think most anyone making TH-cam content experiences the same attrition rate after that magic 6-8 minute initial look. And one of the most watched videos? Even with mostly male viewers? The one with emotional human interest. Clearly, we all love you.
Hello Wendy!! I had no idea that you watch my videos!! Thanks so much ;)
I hope to see you soon, it’s been way too long! Sending you hugs from Boulder
Thanks for being honest and sharing your stats with everyone. Not every youtuber does that. I have a cycling youtube channel on a different account that I'm still growing. It's small channel with only a few hundred subscribers so far but this helps put things into perspective! Reaching numbers close to yours would be a great goal of mine! Back to work!
What??? Only 20 percent women looking your videos? I can’t understand it, I love your videos! The mix of biking, running and the other themes is great. Because of you, I’m now a big fan of Showers Pass, although I don't get the clothes in Germany, I have to order them in the UK :-) Keep going on! Have a great 2020 🍀
Enjoy your enthusiasm, honesty and passion for whay you do
love your videos ...your spirit, your vitality , your sense of Adventure..absolutely engaging and inspiring ! keep doing this !!!!!! frenchy here :)
i've watched a number of your videos over the years, and thoroughly enjoyed them all. this one is the one that got me to hit like and subscribe.
Hi Ryan. I’m 57 and am getting more and more inspired to bikepack or tour like you do (well in smaller doses). I am sharing this with friends and potential ride buddies. Keep up the great work and live for you, not us :-)
Thanks Cathy! I wish you all the best on your future adventures
I'm a road cyclist but watch every one of your videos start to finish because you tell a great story every time. Keep the stories coming!! PS. Your video about the gravel grinder prompted me to book the trip for this May!!
Residual income is a good thing, my friend, and clearly if you stopped producing content, you will still have viewers based upon those numbers to grow more from, and money will keep coming. Keep doing what you love. It is inspiring.
You are such a down to earth ,humble and honest guy with a sincere goal. In life we meet people who I perceive as fake(I trust you know what I mean ,and I try not to be judgmental) but you are simply real. You know that feeling when you meet someone you have never met yet it feels like you have known them for a long time. I love that feeling and even more so give that feeling to someone who meets me :) The very fact that you try to answer all the comments on your videos is a bit mind boggling. I sincerely hope and I will put it on my bucket list to simply meet you one day because I know it will be a simple great feeling
to do so.
Love your videos Ryan! I’m a woman who loves running and riding my bikes. Thanks for your inspiring videos. Have a great 2020, and if you ever come to Oregon again stop by Eugene! Lots of nice running trails here.
Your honesty is genuine. More power to you!
Thanks Ryan for a very informative video. I think most people believe that you-tubers are pulling in hundred of thousands of dollars. It was refreshing (as always when I watch your content) to see the honesty and transparency in your content. I enjoy the variety of content, because I am not focused on just one activity. Your content overlaps with many of my interests. Best wishes for continued success in the new year. Signed, a loyal subscriber (male - early 60s)
Thanks buddy, I appreciate it. Glad you like the variety, stay tuned for more
This was WAY more interesting than I thought it would be, would love an update soon! Not the money but the viewer stats mostly
I should do an update!
Great video Ryan. Not many content creators give this very valuable information. Personally I binge watch your channel. I am hoping that your inspiration will rub off on me..
I'm still grinding, and it's a long haul to get to my first 1k subscribers. Great to see some of the BTS in your process. Thanks, Duz!
I thought this was interesting article. I came across you while searching for Erie Canal travels of NY state. Saw the videos of your and Ali's time on the canal. What made me a subscriber was watching your RAGBRAI adventures with none other than your mom. !!. Kudos to your mom. I love her and never met her and wished I had a mom as cool as her. I am one of your minority subscribers (female) and in the 50 ballbark age range. You have such an affection for life and respect our planet earth that I wished could be passed on to others.
Ryan, Love your videos, ALL of them! Enjoy your perspective on life, bikepacking, adventuring, and running. Saw your Mom tonight at Native Foods in Boulder. Loved that you included Lael giving you advice about Baja Divide. Lael is the BEST! Enjoy seeing Dana in your adventures, too! Will be sending you lots of strong pedal strokes and tailwinds in Baja. Take Lael's advice and take a ReST day to enjoy the wonderful Mexican hospitality. Keep up the good work and inspiration to all of us!
My boyfriend watch your videos throug my account haha, I was the one who discovered your content and I love it... keep taking us to all those nice adventures and experiences with your camera. Coming from Latinamerica, I personally enjoyed your journey from Honduras to Colorado... thanks for all positive energy..
That’s cool!! Thanks for watching my videos
Ryan, I enjoyed this video. I'm into hiking, biking and travel...so those videos get much more views from me than your running videos. I suppose that is just human nature.
Your videos inspire me..hard to watch TH-cam, when I am out there making my own adventures happen! I appreciate all the work you have done over many years to building this channel! Keep on keeping on!!! I look forward to many more of your adventures in the years to come!
For the most part.
I love everything you put out.
You the man duzer.😃
And last..........I love the diversity of your videos. The content may change, but your storytelling skills remain excellent!
Thanks my friend!
You are right the whole world is widely open - greetings from Poland 🤟🏻 you’re doing awesome work!
Thanks so much! I appreciate that
Be great to see what it’s like now with nearly 3x the subscribers 2 years on. What you’ve learned/how your outlook has changed etc.
Ryan I am in the 60 plus age group and really enjoy your channel and substance. I far back as I remember myself I was always a dreamer. And so far my dreams have become longer with TH-cam🤔
Ryan, you have a great channel. Keep it up. Super impressed with how positive everything is!
Thanks!! I appreciate this comment
Very interesting video. Always enjoy them. Got hit by a car a couple of weeks ago while on my bike, so I have been out of commission. Watching tons of your videos while I wait to get back out there.
The RAGBRAI videos is what drew me to you. Most of the channels I watch are either cooking or survival channels. I love the content, but not enough to support on patreon. I used to support many channels on patreon but have recently consolidated to just two. You Ryan is the channel I support the most due to your positivity. I need more of that. The other channel is "The Critical Drinker" who is an author in the UK who also reviews movies and TV shows. I love his honesty. Keep up the good work Ryan. Love you!
YAYA!!!! I can't thank you enough my friend, your support has gone a long way, and I'll be forever grateful.
Thanks for being so completely honest and open about the business side of your channel, I'm impressed! I love your videos, they've helped inspire me to make a few of my own. I'm in your second smallest demographic, over age 65, so the perspective on my channel is a bit different. Plus, with a whopping 12 subscribers I can say that monetizing my channel is, um, unlikely. Thanks again and keep it going!
Ryan. I'm statistically one of your older viewers. at 79, I'm still an active biker, just a lot slower than 60 years ago. You like to do a variety of videos. Kids are sponges and they need to soak up your joy of biking. Have you thought about doing a video aimed at kids? i.ei. how to maintain their bike, short trips around their town, ect.
You deserve every penny you make, Ryan. Your videos are a lot of fun to watch. Stay safe and happy!
Thanks! Appreciate that
Thanks for sharing your numbers! I’m 61 and in your moms group, and I’m trying to help grow that age group 😃👍 I’ve been riding since the 1960’s, love it and always love seeing younger people get into it. I feel too many young people are spending too much time inside! Great job and thanks for giving an old man inspiration. 😃
Happy trails my friend!!
I have to confess, I like the biking videos the best, but don’t worry, I’m not unsubscribing. If fact, I am going to queue up all your videos before I go to bed tonight and let them run! Thanks for the great content.
Ha!! You’re awesome!! Thanks for supporting my channel. New vids out tomorrow