The coolest part about testing yourself with challenges like these, are that if you can remain cerebral and present, you know you're a badass who can't be stopped. Keep grinding you guys
It’s safe to say that the route you guys are taking makes the actual Tour of California look like a cakewalk. All three of you are in beast mode. Thanks for sharing your journey, as hard as it must be to sit and edit video after those long days of riding.
Ive driven that route and even in a car it was too long! Lads you are smashing it and it’s great to see a few beers going down range as well! Proper envious but routing for you all massively!
Great videos so far,looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventure.I think it's going to get worse,but you'll have these memories to talk about the rest of your life.
Don't know how you did that with all that climbing. I've got 130 miles to do in France on Saturday with only 4500 ft climbing, and I'm 'Bricking it' at the moment !!
I love this so much. Adventure, grit, humour and mates. These are the things I cherish and respect. Chapeau gents, ride strong and stay safe, much love, Elvis
Excellent job of capturing the ecstasy of why we ride as well as the story of the suffering behind our salt encrusted bodies. Shame about the Le Col not using a UV protective fabric, they have some nice looking gear.
Opening shot FTW Loving following your adventure, kind of jealous but after your reactions after that climb, I think I would have been in a crumpled mess at the side of the highway. Keep going guy's..may the wind be at your backs
James, Lawrence and Francis, I have completed some of these sections and I have also ridden Death Valley, so I know what you mean. You blokes are so strong to carry the weight on your bikes what you do. Love you blokes. Keep it up. Such a fan.
I’d love someone to show James what an actual fully laden touring bike is like to ride! Looks like an awesome ride and the epic ones are always best with mates. Must be a nightmare trying to keep up with Lawrence though.
Awesome vid, the production really is incredible. I’ve lived in the southwest for 15 years and any time I think I may want to leave I just go for a ride and look around. And the thought goes away. You’ve captured this area well and put it out there for people all over the world to see. That’s pretty darn cool. Stay safe, gentlemen!
This is going to be a great documentary how Bike-fit Tuesday’s James is riding the US, as filmed by two cycling vloggers. It’s lucky he is so charismatic to be the one with a camera pointed at him all the time. Francis, (and L the Dog) this experience has been great so far! Also, the next shirt should be a skull and cross bones, but a helmet on the skull and your two broken arms as the cross...
Well, there are three typical ways to get over those mountains, and rest assured you guys did the hardest of the three! Epic is the word, and I couldn't help but feel for you guys when the guy tells you "you get to hwy 39...." You could tell James was hoping that was the start of the down hill, and I know there was a good 4000 feet of climbing left. Be careful out in that desert.
Thank you thank you thank you for posting these vids. So cool to see what you guys are experiencing on this trip. Makes me want to ride my bike. Awesome!
Epic ride! Its to bad your going inland so wont get to visit Santa Barbara or Monterey on the course. Heading out into the desert is a brave move. Especially this time of year. Good luck and stay cool!
I must be one of the last people on earth to discover these videos, but I’ve done a deep deep dive, enjoyed them all, and learned a lot about bike fit in the process.
Congratulations Guys! Keep posting. Between You and Lawrence you all are posting epic stuff. One of the Biggest climbs with little escape from the sun. Thinking you are getting "goat heads" from scrub brush. More bottles, more bottles.
Loving these vlogs lads, I know the vlogs are kept short to appeal to everyone & for easy viewing but you have to do a feature length video at the end Francis surely.
Seriously a struggle. And you chose to stop and plan your shots for the vlog. Amazing commitment and much appreciated. How are your arms feeling? Oh, and think about replacing that from wheel with a cheap aluminium wheel DT Swiss RR 21?. The bike weighs that much it will not make a difference and it will not fail you.
Awesome set of videos I stumbled across while looking for wheel upgrade reviews (you reviewed Parcours). I follow James on Insta already so know of him plus know CA well with Huntington Beach being the first place in the states I ever visited, done Barstow and LV and my bro lives in Pasadena so this really resonates with me. Epic ride so far... looking forward to the rest of your journey even if I am 2 years late to the party! Inspiring me for a cycling adventure... once I get those new wheels bought of course. BAD ASS MAN!
I find James' idea of "fully laden" quite hilarious. But this from a guy who cycled across the country with a set a panniers and pulling a trailer (I WON'T be doing that again). Different perspectives. Your guys' setups look quite light in comparison! Can't wait to have something similar put together for myself this summer.
I cannot believe you put together a video this good at the end of a day like that. Loved it! I really hope you hit Yosemite, where the views are really hard to believe.
I luv u guys!!! First 20 miles works off the beers. This is hillarious, because, being Californian/Nevadian (for college), I know what you guys are getting into;) Rub on some Noxema, for that sunburn (it cleans & uses Aloe). You still have some Mohave Climbs coming up. But, that makes the first glimpse of the LV oasis, OHHHHH SO MUCH BETTER!!!!!!! Also, Vegas has a heat index warning this weekend. Drink extra H2O! If you can, keep a frozen drink (or margarita) in your hand, at all times. It will help keep your blood cool. Finally, if you do drink beer/booze (in the desert), drink a water in between, to stay hydrated. Seen many Canadians with heat stroke, because they thought Budweiser was hydrating them:( I WANT TO SEE THIS "FACE" of FC!!!!
James" We have been climbing for 35miles non-stop in 30' heat, with fully laden bikes" I have a feeling this will be last time he will be given the task of Planning a cycling route!
Welcome to the West Coast. So far, so good. I hope you continue to enjoy our scenery--it's very unique and diverse, just like our people.
The coolest part about testing yourself with challenges like these, are that if you can remain cerebral and present, you know you're a badass who can't be stopped. Keep grinding you guys
I live right at the base of Angeles Crest in La Canada and love those mountains. Great to see you ride in my backyard!! Best of luck on your journey
also glad you didn't make a wrong turn and go up Crown. its 23% for a full mile LOL
Don’t think I’ve ever looked forward to videos more than these on YT. Enjoy Lads.
Greatest ride you've been on, Greatest video I've ever seen!
Drove that the other way and stopped at the cafe too last year. Kudos. Heck of a climb.
Your hardest ride ever, but somehow you manage to make the most cinematic vlog. Loved it dude! Safe riding all
It’s safe to say that the route you guys are taking makes the actual Tour of California look like a cakewalk. All three of you are in beast mode. Thanks for sharing your journey, as hard as it must be to sit and edit video after those long days of riding.
Great vlogs these. What an adventure?! Many beers, junk food and suffering on the bike, right up my street...
Ive driven that route and even in a car it was too long! Lads you are smashing it and it’s great to see a few beers going down range as well! Proper envious but routing for you all massively!
I hope your journey is going to continue for at least 3 more episodes! Come on guys! You are fantastic
Without doubt up there as one of your top videos FC-well in to you all on an epic day in the saddle!
Great videos so far,looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventure.I think it's going to get worse,but you'll have these memories to talk about the rest of your life.
Great series guys! Enjoy the ride
Great film again mate . That looked amazing to have done .
Best Cade video ever!! Love your work fellas. Can’t wait for the next one.
Don't know how you did that with all that climbing. I've got 130 miles to do in France on Saturday with only 4500 ft climbing, and I'm 'Bricking it' at the moment !!
I love the way you two look destroyed and Lawrence looks like he's on a coffee run. Good video Francis. Well done.
hahahaha
Excellent effort. Glad the three of you remain in good spirits.
This season is awesome. Loving it
I love this so much. Adventure, grit, humour and mates. These are the things I cherish and respect. Chapeau gents, ride strong and stay safe, much love, Elvis
Excellent job of capturing the ecstasy of why we ride as well as the story of the suffering behind our salt encrusted bodies. Shame about the Le Col not using a UV protective fabric, they have some nice looking gear.
Liking these vids a lot guys . Enjoy .
Great adventure and great footage, Franscis! I'm full of envy!
Love this ride, 3rd time watching!!! I'm doing a much shorter version this summer, this series pumps me up!!
Opening shot FTW Loving following your adventure, kind of jealous but after your reactions after that climb, I think I would have been in a crumpled mess at the side of the highway. Keep going guy's..may the wind be at your backs
James, Lawrence and Francis, I have completed some of these sections and I have also ridden Death Valley, so I know what you mean. You blokes are so strong to carry the weight on your bikes what you do. Love you blokes. Keep it up. Such a fan.
Thanks!!
I live in the area and it is one of my favorite routes for sure!
I’d love someone to show James what an actual fully laden touring bike is like to ride! Looks like an awesome ride and the epic ones are always best with mates. Must be a nightmare trying to keep up with Lawrence though.
Awesome works lads, keep smashing it
Is this Roy Kent (from Ted Lasso) at 0:26 ?
I am just watching the project USA videos again. Because I like them. And James is cool 😎
How hard that ride was... that’s how much I enjoyed this episode.
Hands down one of your most amazing vlog ever Francis! Had to re watch it ahah
Epic video Francis! Well done guys.
Inspiring ride !
Just curious, why no tubeless setups ?
If you guys are riding the mojave make sure you stock up on RadAway and Stimpacks!
Awesome vid, the production really is incredible. I’ve lived in the southwest for 15 years and any time I think I may want to leave I just go for a ride and look around. And the thought goes away. You’ve captured this area well and put it out there for people all over the world to see. That’s pretty darn cool. Stay safe, gentlemen!
This is going to be a great documentary how Bike-fit Tuesday’s James is riding the US, as filmed by two cycling vloggers. It’s lucky he is so charismatic to be the one with a camera pointed at him all the time. Francis, (and L the Dog) this experience has been great so far!
Also, the next shirt should be a skull and cross bones, but a helmet on the skull and your two broken arms as the cross...
Well, there are three typical ways to get over those mountains, and rest assured you guys did the hardest of the three! Epic is the word, and I couldn't help but feel for you guys when the guy tells you "you get to hwy 39...." You could tell James was hoping that was the start of the down hill, and I know there was a good 4000 feet of climbing left. Be careful out in that desert.
full black kit pays off in weather conditions like that, right? :)
Amazing video- keep going guys!
Thank you thank you thank you for posting these vids. So cool to see what you guys are experiencing on this trip. Makes me want to ride my bike. Awesome!
Congrats on getting it done!
Terrific footage
Absolutely loving it!
You're doing such nice videos, keep doing that.
Doin’ it right bros! Any chance you’ll make it to the San Francisco area? Weather is nice and cool here 😎
Great stuff guys, really enjoying this. :)
Epic ride! Its to bad your going inland so wont get to visit Santa Barbara or Monterey on the course. Heading out into the desert is a brave move. Especially this time of year. Good luck and stay cool!
I must be one of the last people on earth to discover these videos, but I’ve done a deep deep dive, enjoyed them all, and learned a lot about bike fit in the process.
Every time I think you've done your best vlog you do another one that goes one better! Fantastic stuff! Be safe out there guys!
Welcome to America bro!!! You guys be careful out there and enjoy the experience!!!
Congratulations Guys! Keep posting. Between You and Lawrence you all are posting epic stuff. One of the Biggest climbs with little escape from the sun. Thinking you are getting "goat heads" from scrub brush. More bottles, more bottles.
I think james at 0:24 is my spirit animal! ❤️
If it was easy it wouldn't be EPIC.......This is EPIC.. Well done chaps..
There's no such thing as "too many beers"... awesome effort!
Awesome video, as always. Now I have to watch Lawrence’s vid. Good times!🍻🍻🇺🇸
Incredible stuff!!! Amazing Vid!!!
Awesome! Hang in there!
Loving these vlogs lads, I know the vlogs are kept short to appeal to everyone & for easy viewing but you have to do a feature length video at the end Francis surely.
If we have time, it would be cool!
Gnarly! Nice job fellas, I couldn’t imagine doing that much climbing after beers the night before.
Brilliant Video! Kudos to the 3 of you.
Seriously a struggle. And you chose to stop and plan your shots for the vlog. Amazing commitment and much appreciated. How are your arms feeling? Oh, and think about replacing that from wheel with a cheap aluminium wheel DT Swiss RR 21?. The bike weighs that much it will not make a difference and it will not fail you.
Awesome set of videos I stumbled across while looking for wheel upgrade reviews (you reviewed Parcours). I follow James on Insta already so know of him plus know CA well with Huntington Beach being the first place in the states I ever visited, done Barstow and LV and my bro lives in Pasadena so this really resonates with me. Epic ride so far... looking forward to the rest of your journey even if I am 2 years late to the party! Inspiring me for a cycling adventure... once I get those new wheels bought of course. BAD ASS MAN!
Siiiick!
That intro was money 💰. Really enjoying your videos!
So much fun watching your video guys, thank you.:)
More road trips with the Two Ronnies🤣 Can we have a bike/gear/wheel tyre run down on a quiet/rainy day. Hope James has factored some RD’s in!
I find James' idea of "fully laden" quite hilarious. But this from a guy who cycled across the country with a set a panniers and pulling a trailer (I WON'T be doing that again). Different perspectives. Your guys' setups look quite light in comparison! Can't wait to have something similar put together for myself this summer.
Good job boys, made my legs ache just watching. 🌞🌞🌞🚵♂️🚵♂️🚵♂️💨💨💨
Wow! Just wow ... epic fellas!!
Lawrence u r a machine.
Are you catching up with Dustin Klein in Portland, would be worth it and could take a permanent souvenir back with you. Keep safe great adventure
Why don’t you put sealant in your inner tubes? No more punctures!
I cannot believe you put together a video this good at the end of a day like that. Loved it! I really hope you hit Yosemite, where the views are really hard to believe.
Life without these vlogs would be mundane. Thanks Francis!!!
I love how Lawrence just flex's about his cycling skills.
Some say Los Angeles is the best place in the world to ride a bike. Some places may be equal to it but not better. Amazing scenery!!!
I luv u guys!!! First 20 miles works off the beers.
This is hillarious, because, being Californian/Nevadian (for college), I know what you guys are getting into;)
Rub on some Noxema, for that sunburn (it cleans & uses Aloe).
You still have some Mohave Climbs coming up. But, that makes the first glimpse of the LV oasis, OHHHHH SO MUCH BETTER!!!!!!!
Also, Vegas has a heat index warning this weekend. Drink extra H2O! If you can, keep a frozen drink (or margarita) in your hand, at all times. It will help keep your blood cool.
Finally, if you do drink beer/booze (in the desert), drink a water in between, to stay hydrated. Seen many Canadians with heat stroke, because they thought Budweiser was hydrating them:(
I WANT TO SEE THIS "FACE" of FC!!!!
James" We have been climbing for 35miles non-stop in 30' heat, with fully laden bikes" I have a feeling this will be last time he will be given the task of Planning a cycling route!
Yeah you know it's a tough gig if yous 3 chaps are struggling😲 well done climbs and heat not a good combo but you done it! March on 👌
Forgot to compliment you on the colour palette, seriously good.......
The quality of these is still on the up. How do you edit and grade something so well after a massive day in the saddle. Keep it lit!
Epicness defined. Fantastic Francis.
Best episode so far! Stunning opening airshot Lawrence!
Super video Francis well done mate.
America is big is the understatement of the series. I'm in Florida and I'm roughly as close to y'all in California as I am to y'all in London.
wonderful
Loving these series of videos in the Us buddy!
Great ride, guys!
I really love komoot here in germany. So many users. How is the Situation in the US and UK? @franciscade
You guys are crazy, those cassettes are tiny for touring. Long climbs with a loaded bike, you need a 11 - 40, or 42 even then @ 20% it is hard.
yea, you need thorn tubes - that was a lesson I learned in the south west really quickly...
Great effort guys, enjoy the ride
That was super intense!
Good work chaps!! How are the bikes holding up!! 👊🏼🚴
Very good!
Awesome footage.
Not sure if anyone else has asked, what frame is James riding? Awesome videos.
Autumn frameworks custom steel frame
A longer vlog would be kinda lit Francis.
What drone are you using Francis ?
It's lawrences mavic air
Great edit, especially after that ride!
Did you stumble across this place, in Baker, called The Mad Greek?
Massive Greek diner in the middle of the desert, I thought I was seeing things.
no, we would've eaten there if we'd have spotted that though!
@@Cade_Media Mate, it's absolutely insane... Middle of nowhere and so lively inside! No idea where all the people came from!
@@mariolottari7083 better than denny's
@@Cade_Media If you haven't regretted a Denny's at some point, did you even go to the states?