Thank you for asking. For the next six months I work as a fishing guide in the Florida Keys. That’s what I have done for a living for 30 years. So I spend most everyday on the water. I work editing any free time I have but I can’t keep up with weekly uploads during these coming months. One episode takes between 30 and 40 hours of editing. I hope to be able to afford taking more time to build my channel but as you can see it is a very humble one. Please check the notification bell of my channel so you will know when I upload an episode. I will try to upload twice a month. Thank you.
We just finished riding the Trace from North h to South in November. We rode our tandem and it took us 9 days. Your video does a great job showing viewers what the Trace is all about. Well done.
Hi Ryan. The Trace is such a blast and sort of not well known. A definite hidden gem and one of those few rides that can be done in the winter. The Silver Comet and Chief Ladiga Trails are that way also. Thank you for reaching out and watching the episode.
My vocabulary has run out of ways to describe the beauty of this country and the outstanding job you do producing these videos. Once again spot on and in some way these videos should be used to promote the trail. 74 miles in that heat is certainly no joke. Thank you and take care, Al
You never miss a trick!!! What I mean by that is your use of seemingly everyday sounds to enhance the visual quality of your stories. From the early morning crickets and bird songs to the ratcheting of the hub pawls, even to the glub glub glub of your water bottle MAREVELOUS I learn something new with every one of your videos ❤️👌🏼✌️❤️👌🏼✌️🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼😎😎😎 Definitely the Natchez-t Trace is on my bucket list Thank you SOOOOOO much for your excellent work I talk about you and your channel to everyone who will listen or that might have an interest Now it’s time to go watch this episode again Till NEXT Saturday Diego!!!!
You are so kind and I can't thank you enough for your comment, here. I work hard as I can to grow at this whole experience Im working at and hearing from you makes it all more a reason to keep going at it. Thank you, brother.
Not sure how you do it, Diego. I have family in nearby Starkville and I have visited the Natchez Trace two times, during the cool months, and it was still plenty warm. Like you, I'm from Florida, but if I tried to ride the Trace in August, I'm sure I would melt like a candy bar.
It sure was hot in August but I had to absorb this heat wave to set me up for the fall and winter ride thru Colorado Rockies and Utah before it got too cold. Thanks for watching this one. Take care.
Italy or America. Your tips for conquering heat are super important, especially if you come from a different climate. Your showcasing of the Trace is visually superb. This series should encourage anyone to try some ( or all) of your routes.
My Mary. Psyched to enjoyed this episode. It was a lot of fun to experience the Trace. Those last few miles were as good a cycling as it gets. Be safe out there. Hello to Ralph.
Really! It is a gorgeous stretch of road and well worth the experience. There are other like it but not exactly the same. For instance, out west, like western Colorado our the Big Horns in Wyoming, there are lots of roads that have little traffic. Only difference is that they are not free of significant hills to climb. The Trace is mostly flat.
When we rode the Mississippi River Trail, we crossed over at Vicksburg, connected to Natchez Trace 23 miles north of Rocky Springs Campground, camped there that night, and then got to Natchez early afternoon. We agree that the road is great and the scenery was beautiful, We want to do the whole route someday. We were there Oct 4 and 5, but the temperatures were in the low 90's-still hot. We celebrated in Natchez by getting an ice cream treat at Dairy Queen before crossing the bridge to Vidalia. Thanks again for putting such great videos together and take care, Sue
Hi Sue. Great to hear from you and that or routes crossed at such a cool area. Im cringing at you watching how I went across the Mississippi in Vicksburg. It’s a couple of episodes from now so I’ll let you watch yourself. I hope you are doing great and managing thru winter in Ohio. Thanks for watching. D.
Great video Diego! Enjoying watching this trip with you. Look forward to each Sunday and another instalment. Such beautiful scenery, you must have enjoyed it. Hope all is well. 👍👌
Hi Christopher. I'm doing my best to edit the next episodes. Im a bit short on time so I might have to skip some weekends coming up. The next episode is a fun one riding into NOLA along the Mississippi River.
😂❤😅😊, Diego, you Rock! This episode was so good, informative, and inspirational. Thanks for taking us along on the Trace. I'm putting the Trace on my bucket list for this summer or fall, I don't like riding in extreme heat.
Thanks, man. I really appreciate your encouragement. I would say that riding the Trace in the fall or even winter would be a great idea. I love cycling in the cold weather. Even in the 30s. Plus it makes for awesome camping.
I look forward to the hot temps. I live in Louisiana, so it's not much different from that. Humidity really makes it feel hotter. I think I'm used to it from living here. I usually drink 24 oz of water for every 12 oz of gatorade. I can't handle cold temps well at all though.
Im with you. The heat is manageable once you get used to it. But my favorite temps are in the 30’s to 50’s. That’s coming up after a month later into this tour.
I too was wondering why there was no new video Saturday morning. Now I know. You're videos are truly amazing. I appreciate how much time and effort you put into them. I'll patiently wait and in the meantime rewatch your past series. Very fond of the Pacific Coast collection.
Heck yeah. The fall would be a great time to do it. Actually, right smack in the middle of winter might be nice as well. I love cycling in 35 to 45F degree temps.
If you get tired of plain ol' water; They have water enhancers (that also have vitamins within them) to add to your water. Some of them are also with electrolytes (which are good for cyclists/exercisers).
Thank you. I do carry electrolyte powder to add to water but don’t often use it unless I feel like I need to. When it’s really hot is a good time to use them or if I climbing a lot.
@@FlyscoutRyder A new matter I am learning of; the type of ingredients in store bought foods. A lot of it (Those who read the ingredients in the food products they buy) are not good for the human body. (Why a lot are over weight and quite a few are becoming sick.
Loving this series! You are really upping your video skills. Thanks for all the work you put into these vids! Just did a tour in France. Put it on your bucket list. There are bike trails everywhere!
I'm happy I found your channel. I will watch all episodes. I think strong heat can be a bit scary. Good work. I have some heat memories too on my channel.
Another great episode, Diego. Stellar job documenting the travel via bike. Have you ridden the American Tobacco Trail? Headed out to Raleigh area this summer and planning to ride it. Want to explore more trails in NC, so any insight is great. Ride safe and meet you on the road some day!
No I never have heard or ridden the Tobacco Trail but will definitely be looking into it and likely be there someday. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for sharing this.
I biked the full length of the trace a few years ago. The rule that no commercial vehicles can use is not correct and the park rangers don't really seem to strictly enforce the rule. It also get pretty busy as you get closer to the cities like Jackson and Tupalo.
I saw some commercial vehicles but not many. I think some folks break the law because like you say, there are few rangers around. I was told that there are only two rangers patrolling the 444 miles.
Dude, i really admire your courage!! I look at you riding deez roads and some wid no shoulder. My point is , if you keep putting yourself out there , your gonna get hit!! I don't want to jinx you or anything, but esp with all the distracted drivers deez days texting!! cyclist are hit all the time!! I love riding the roads just as you do, but I done been hit, and the lady hit me doing 70mph. I got knocked 120 through the air. the doctors don't know how i survived. The good lord saved me. but now i need a shoulder replacement and i got beat up really bad in my low back and glute area. mI still ride 3 times a week, and yeah all in da trraffic in town and everything else. But my mileage is only say 10 to 20 mile rides. No i will not let fear , or getting hit define me, but at some point you have to use good judgement. I pray for you not to ever get hit! please be careful out there. No doubt about your abilities as a bike tour'er . please answer this one question, why do you do it? I mean i have not even done one cross country tour like i want to do. let alone as many as you have. Why do it since you have already done it? Your goals are met many times over. I guess you enjoy the freedom and tranquiity ,and thrill of being out there. I truely understand. I to desire these things . I think what I am gonna do is just do training rides ,and go on bike tours on rail trails across the country. that's good enough for me.One other thing I have an apartment i have to look after, and bills. What do you do when you get through? Do you have to start over and find a place .I know you said you are a fishing guide. You must make good money doing it. I mean i don't mean to sound so noisy!! take care and be safe out there!! I really like your videos, keep'em coming!!
Lots to cover with this comment. For starters I love the daily and monthly process of touring. There is so much to love about it. The daily challenge reward dose and the feeling of freedom. It's so adventurous and right up my alley of enjoyment. There is also the connections I feel with random meetings with people of all sorts. That is a huge draw as well. I love talking with people and learning what ever it is they are willing to share. As for what I do after Im done touring, two things. At least for the last four years. I spend insane hours in front of the computer editing the footage. About 30 to 40 hours per 15 minutes of an episode and working at what I do for a living for 6 months straight. I have guided anglers for the last 30 years here in the Florida Keys. It's a sport fishing niche fishing in saltwater with fly rods. I save money living as frugally as possible so I can take off during the off season and chase this pipe dream of being a bicycle touring TH-camr. So far it has been an investment on my end consuming savings but I hope that it will pay off someday and I can be financially self sufficient at it. Thanks for asking and for watching my channel.
Duse i really like your channel. its my favorite one. I love bike touring to. but i like doing little tours. i mean i could do it but i have other priorities. i don't want to put my self out there like that. i am retired . i like the rail trails and taking pictures. if you are ever in my area, you have a place to chill out for a day or 2. just let me know. i am in central ga!! best of luck to you!!
I’m with you on getting hit. 😂 got crushed by a woman bike rider in 2004 that was wearing her bike shoes. To save time while driving It was 😢 Santa Fe. Century . I’m missing 1/4 of my guts and bleed out f😢 severe adomanal aorta .
Diego, I was wondering about seeing wildlife while riding the Trace. I know riding here in Michigan that time of morning you really have to be on your P's & Q's not to encounter animals in the path or get charged at by territorial wildlife. How challenging is it for you rolling out in the dark? I also want to say I miss you sharing your thoughts on bad weather days while camping I am enjoying the tour.
Im not sure I see getting up and getting gong in the dark a bit of a challenge. It's more like I wake up and I stare in the dark looking to go so I go. It's about not worrying about creating expectations and instead believing in your process and letting time dictate its self. I woke up and wanted to get going so I did, that simple. Bad weather is no different except that I love it when it gets dark and rainy and snowy and all else.
Thank you. I prefer camping over any other option but if it’s the right place. Camping in cities or congested areas is difficult. That is the struggle because I like to visit all kinds of places so I end up having to stay in hotels. But it’s all good and it’s often also necessary for charging my filming equipment and regrouping overall.
Loving this journey Diego, but that heat ! Oooff Question - is there a way to support you aside from Patreon. Would love to make a contribution - keep you in ice water! Do you Zelle ?
That's really nice of you, thank you. I do have Venmo @Diego-Rouylle. Yeah, it was super hot but that was it for the hottest I rode in. After this week in Mississippi the weather cooled a bit and fall time sort of rolled in during the next weeks.
Another great episode! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your NTP experience....holy smokes it was HOT! Looked hotter than a goats as$ in a pepper patch! Look forward to the next episode!
When its over 90 deg I can choose not to ride...Not so much on a bike tour tho. "Miles wont get down by themselves!" I would be cramping in those kinds of conditions.
Yes agree, having bicycle toured all over the United States over 40 years, I always look at the temperature ranges during the period I will be there. For the Natchez Trace Parkway, the Nachez Travel Website lists average temperature ranges for the year. In late August, when this ride occured is the worst time of year to ride the Trance, temperature wise. The Adventure Cycling Association provides weather conditions on their maps.
No doubt a predictable time of year to avoid riding this region of the country but my logistics due to work and getting thru the western half of the country during late fall early winter and over the mountain passes I want to do makes it so I have to contend with the hurdles of a heat wave. I love these challenges and love every bit of it all. I understand keeping it safe and comfortable but that is not me.
I use four. Canon G7X Mark iii, GoPro 8 and 9, and a Magic DJI Mini 3 Pro drone. I'll be upgrading some of these for my next tour but not sure which yet.
Ni showering at the campgrounds but there are wells so I sort of did a good rinse best I could. I wait until the last minute before dark and that helps me cool off a bit.
Where’s the new video for this weekend ?
Thank you for asking. For the next six months I work as a fishing guide in the Florida Keys. That’s what I have done for a living for 30 years. So I spend most everyday on the water. I work editing any free time I have but I can’t keep up with weekly uploads during these coming months. One episode takes between 30 and 40 hours of editing. I hope to be able to afford taking more time to build my channel but as you can see it is a very humble one. Please check the notification bell of my channel so you will know when I upload an episode. I will try to upload twice a month. Thank you.
We just finished riding the Trace from North h to South in November. We rode our tandem and it took us 9 days. Your video does a great job showing viewers what the Trace is all about. Well done.
Hi Ryan. The Trace is such a blast and sort of not well known. A definite hidden gem and one of those few rides that can be done in the winter. The Silver Comet and Chief Ladiga Trails are that way also. Thank you for reaching out and watching the episode.
My vocabulary has run out of ways to describe the beauty of this country and the outstanding job you do producing these videos. Once again spot on and in some way these videos should be used to promote the trail. 74 miles in that heat is certainly no joke. Thank you and take care, Al
That you, Al. I sure hope that someday I can be a bigger part of promoting trails as well as cycling over all.
my son and I were riding our motorcycles across the US. We found the Natchez Trace by accident. It was a great stretch of highway.
Talk about a stretch of highway worth running into. You guys must have been in high heaven.
You never miss a trick!!!
What I mean by that is your use of seemingly everyday sounds to enhance the visual quality of your stories. From the early morning crickets and bird songs to the ratcheting of the hub pawls, even to the glub glub glub of your water bottle
MAREVELOUS
I learn something new with every one of your videos
❤️👌🏼✌️❤️👌🏼✌️🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼😎😎😎
Definitely the Natchez-t
Trace is on my bucket list
Thank you SOOOOOO much for your excellent work
I talk about you and your channel to everyone who will listen or that might have an interest
Now it’s time to go watch this episode again
Till NEXT Saturday Diego!!!!
agree, so many bicycle tour videos overdriven by music. natural sounds are the best
You are so kind and I can't thank you enough for your comment, here. I work hard as I can to grow at this whole experience Im working at and hearing from you makes it all more a reason to keep going at it. Thank you, brother.
We are convinced! We will be riding our tandem here this November.
Hi Ryan. You will not be disappointed. Especially in November.
Hundred-plus weather? Yup, got that in Oregon right now…
Awesome man. This was a treat to watch, as always. Also, im impressed by how little you carry on your bike now. Truly dialed in
Dialing it in is so important when you actually look to climb hills and mountain passes. Gotta go as light as possible.
Not sure how you do it, Diego. I have family in nearby Starkville and I have visited the Natchez Trace two times, during the cool months, and it was still plenty warm. Like you, I'm from Florida, but if I tried to ride the Trace in August, I'm sure I would melt like a candy bar.
It sure was hot in August but I had to absorb this heat wave to set me up for the fall and winter ride thru Colorado Rockies and Utah before it got too cold. Thanks for watching this one. Take care.
Wow! That heat and humidity is no joke! You certainly earned that iced tea! Beautiful job on the video production too...thank you!
Thank you for saying that. Im working hard at getting better at this whole process. Thank you for watching.
Italy or America. Your tips for conquering heat are super important, especially if you come from a different climate. Your showcasing of the Trace is visually superb. This series should encourage anyone to try some ( or all) of your routes.
My Mary. Psyched to enjoyed this episode. It was a lot of fun to experience the Trace. Those last few miles were as good a cycling as it gets. Be safe out there. Hello to Ralph.
There should be many more of these types of roads! Absolutely breathtaking!
Really! It is a gorgeous stretch of road and well worth the experience. There are other like it but not exactly the same. For instance, out west, like western Colorado our the Big Horns in Wyoming, there are lots of roads that have little traffic. Only difference is that they are not free of significant hills to climb. The Trace is mostly flat.
When we rode the Mississippi River Trail, we crossed over at Vicksburg, connected to Natchez Trace 23 miles north of Rocky Springs Campground, camped there that night, and then got to Natchez early afternoon. We agree that the road is great and the scenery was beautiful, We want to do the whole route someday. We were there Oct 4 and 5, but the temperatures were in the low 90's-still hot. We celebrated in Natchez by getting an ice cream treat at Dairy Queen before crossing the bridge to Vidalia.
Thanks again for putting such great videos together and take care, Sue
Hi Sue. Great to hear from you and that or routes crossed at such a cool area. Im cringing at you watching how I went across the Mississippi in Vicksburg. It’s a couple of episodes from now so I’ll let you watch yourself. I hope you are doing great and managing thru winter in Ohio. Thanks for watching. D.
Great video Diego! Enjoying watching this trip with you. Look forward to each Sunday and another instalment. Such beautiful scenery, you must have enjoyed it. Hope all is well. 👍👌
Hi Christopher. I'm doing my best to edit the next episodes. Im a bit short on time so I might have to skip some weekends coming up. The next episode is a fun one riding into NOLA along the Mississippi River.
@@FlyscoutRyder No problem, take your time Diego
😂❤😅😊, Diego, you Rock! This episode was so good, informative, and inspirational. Thanks for taking us along on the Trace. I'm putting the Trace on my bucket list for this summer or fall, I don't like riding in extreme heat.
Thanks, man. I really appreciate your encouragement. I would say that riding the Trace in the fall or even winter would be a great idea. I love cycling in the cold weather. Even in the 30s. Plus it makes for awesome camping.
I'm really enjoying this series about touring a part of the country I've never considered riding. Some nice looking trail systems and back roads.
Thank you for watching. More on the way.
Awesome series of videos. I can't wait until you package them all up into one epic film. Well done.
It will be all packaged up but it takes a long while. The route gets way legit as I creep up into the Rockies. Thank you foe watching and the comment.
I look forward to the hot temps. I live in Louisiana, so it's not much different from that. Humidity really makes it feel hotter. I think I'm used to it from living here. I usually drink 24 oz of water for every 12 oz of gatorade. I can't handle cold temps well at all though.
Im with you. The heat is manageable once you get used to it. But my favorite temps are in the 30’s to 50’s. That’s coming up after a month later into this tour.
@@FlyscoutRyder that's freezing to me. I can't stand that. I rode yesterday in 60s to 50s in the evening. For me it's 70 to 90 is perfect temp.
So peaceful to watch you go through nature. Your calm through the challenging parts is inspirational.
Thank yo for saying this. Im truly at peace when out there
Another great episode. Enjoying a relaxing day watching your video. Thanks Diego.
Thank you. Always great to hear from you. More on the way…
I too was wondering why there was no new video Saturday morning. Now I know. You're videos are truly amazing. I appreciate how much time and effort you put into them. I'll patiently wait and in the meantime rewatch your past series. Very fond of the Pacific Coast collection.
Thank you so much. Another episode uploads this Saturday 8:00 am
Another great video. Thanks for sharing your travels
Thanks man.
Fantastic. I hope to ride this in the fall. You got me pumped!
Heck yeah. The fall would be a great time to do it. Actually, right smack in the middle of winter might be nice as well. I love cycling in 35 to 45F degree temps.
excellent video. thank you again for taking us on your journey.
You are welcome. I hope to keep growing at this and see where it goes. Thank you for watching.
Rode through Mississippi and was 115°F summer 2023.
Hottest temp I've ever experienced
115? That's cooking. Definitely dangerous and worth making an effort to leave in the dark. That/'s hotter than I have ever been in.
If you get tired of plain ol' water; They have water enhancers (that also have vitamins within them) to add to your water. Some of them are also with electrolytes (which are good for cyclists/exercisers).
Thank you. I do carry electrolyte powder to add to water but don’t often use it unless I feel like I need to. When it’s really hot is a good time to use them or if I climbing a lot.
@@FlyscoutRyder A new matter I am learning of; the type of ingredients in store bought foods. A lot of it (Those who read the ingredients in the food products they buy) are not good for the human body. (Why a lot are over weight and quite a few are becoming sick.
Loving this series! You are really upping your video skills. Thanks for all the work you put into these vids! Just did a tour in France. Put it on your bucket list. There are bike trails everywhere!
France sounds amazing. I will certainly go there someday. Thank you for saying that about my channel. Be safe out there.
Love the Trace but not during that time of year haha! Trying to sleep in that kinda heat is tough!!
It really is tough to get sleeping but it does happen and as the temps drop any during the night it sort of puts you to sleep. You get used to it.
Excellent ride. I can't wait for nicer weather here in Pennsylvania
When I hear about Pennsylvania I get all emotional. I miss my time in your state. Amazing cycling there.
I'm happy I found your channel. I will watch all episodes. I think strong heat can be a bit scary. Good work. I have some heat memories too on my channel.
Thank you for finding my channel. I hope you find it interesting and informational. Please be careful out there.
Another great episode, Diego. Stellar job documenting the travel via bike.
Have you ridden the American Tobacco Trail? Headed out to Raleigh area this summer and planning to ride it. Want to explore more trails in NC, so any insight is great.
Ride safe and meet you on the road some day!
No I never have heard or ridden the Tobacco Trail but will definitely be looking into it and likely be there someday. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for sharing this.
Superb, keep up the good work mate!
That you, Tony. I will be continuing with editing last season starting July.
thanks Diego, 1st rate !!
Appreciate you. Forwards...
Awesome
Thanks, man.
do you have any videos demonstrating how you use your drone for sky shots?
I biked the full length of the trace a few years ago. The rule that no commercial vehicles can use is not correct and the park rangers don't really seem to strictly enforce the rule. It also get pretty busy as you get closer to the cities like Jackson and Tupalo.
It is the rule and if caught it’s a hefty fine. I think they simply do the risk reward calculation and go for it.
I saw some commercial vehicles but not many. I think some folks break the law because like you say, there are few rangers around. I was told that there are only two rangers patrolling the 444 miles.
Dude, i really admire your courage!! I look at you riding deez roads and some wid no shoulder. My point is , if you keep putting yourself out there , your gonna get hit!! I don't want to jinx you or anything, but esp with all the distracted drivers deez days texting!! cyclist are hit all the time!! I love riding the roads just as you do, but I done been hit, and the lady hit me doing 70mph. I got knocked 120 through the air. the doctors don't know how i survived. The good lord saved me. but now i need a shoulder replacement and i got beat up really bad in my low back and glute area. mI still ride 3 times a week, and yeah all in da trraffic in town and everything else. But my mileage is only say 10 to 20 mile rides. No i will not let fear , or getting hit define me, but at some point you have to use good judgement. I pray for you not to ever get hit! please be careful out there. No doubt about your abilities as a bike tour'er . please answer this one question, why do you do it? I mean i have not even done one cross country tour like i want to do. let alone as many as you have. Why do it since you have already done it? Your goals are met many times over. I guess you enjoy the freedom and tranquiity ,and thrill of being out there. I truely understand. I to desire these things . I think what I am gonna do is just do training rides ,and go on bike tours on rail trails across the country. that's good enough for me.One other thing I have an apartment i have to look after, and bills. What do you do when you get through? Do you have to start over and find a place .I know you said you are a fishing guide. You must make good money doing it. I mean i don't mean to sound so noisy!! take care and be safe out there!! I really like your videos, keep'em coming!!
Lots to cover with this comment. For starters I love the daily and monthly process of touring. There is so much to love about it. The daily challenge reward dose and the feeling of freedom. It's so adventurous and right up my alley of enjoyment. There is also the connections I feel with random meetings with people of all sorts. That is a huge draw as well. I love talking with people and learning what ever it is they are willing to share. As for what I do after Im done touring, two things. At least for the last four years. I spend insane hours in front of the computer editing the footage. About 30 to 40 hours per 15 minutes of an episode and working at what I do for a living for 6 months straight. I have guided anglers for the last 30 years here in the Florida Keys. It's a sport fishing niche fishing in saltwater with fly rods. I save money living as frugally as possible so I can take off during the off season and chase this pipe dream of being a bicycle touring TH-camr. So far it has been an investment on my end consuming savings but I hope that it will pay off someday and I can be financially self sufficient at it. Thanks for asking and for watching my channel.
Duse i really like your channel. its my favorite one. I love bike touring to. but i like doing little tours. i mean i could do it but i have other priorities. i don't want to put my self out there like that. i am retired . i like the rail trails and taking pictures. if you are ever in my area, you have a place to chill out for a day or 2. just let me know. i am in central ga!! best of luck to you!!
I’m with you on getting hit. 😂 got crushed by a woman bike rider in 2004 that was wearing her bike shoes. To save time while driving It was 😢 Santa Fe. Century . I’m missing 1/4 of my guts and bleed out f😢 severe adomanal aorta .
Diego, I was wondering about seeing wildlife while riding the Trace. I know riding here in Michigan that time of morning you really have to be on your P's & Q's not to encounter animals in the path or get charged at by territorial wildlife. How challenging is it for you rolling out in the dark? I also want to say I miss you sharing your thoughts on bad weather days while camping I am enjoying the tour.
Im not sure I see getting up and getting gong in the dark a bit of a challenge. It's more like I wake up and I stare in the dark looking to go so I go. It's about not worrying about creating expectations and instead believing in your process and letting time dictate its self. I woke up and wanted to get going so I did, that simple. Bad weather is no different except that I love it when it gets dark and rainy and snowy and all else.
Another great video! Just curious, do you prefer camping or motels/hotels?
Thank you. I prefer camping over any other option but if it’s the right place. Camping in cities or congested areas is difficult. That is the struggle because I like to visit all kinds of places so I end up having to stay in hotels. But it’s all good and it’s often also necessary for charging my filming equipment and regrouping overall.
Loving this journey Diego, but that heat ! Oooff
Question - is there a way to support you aside from Patreon. Would love to make a contribution - keep you in ice water! Do you Zelle ?
That's really nice of you, thank you. I do have Venmo @Diego-Rouylle. Yeah, it was super hot but that was it for the hottest I rode in. After this week in Mississippi the weather cooled a bit and fall time sort of rolled in during the next weeks.
Another great episode! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your NTP experience....holy smokes it was HOT! Looked hotter than a goats as$ in a pepper patch! Look forward to the next episode!
That is too funny. I'm sending this quote to my friends. Hotter than a goats ass in a pepper patch. ❤️
When its over 90 deg I can choose not to ride...Not so much on a bike tour tho. "Miles wont get down by themselves!" I would be cramping in those kinds of conditions.
Yes agree, having bicycle toured all over the United States over 40 years, I always look at the temperature ranges during the period I will be there. For the Natchez Trace Parkway, the Nachez Travel Website lists average temperature ranges for the year. In late August, when this ride occured is the worst time of year to ride the Trance, temperature wise. The Adventure Cycling Association provides weather conditions on their maps.
No doubt a predictable time of year to avoid riding this region of the country but my logistics due to work and getting thru the western half of the country during late fall early winter and over the mountain passes I want to do makes it so I have to contend with the hurdles of a heat wave. I love these challenges and love every bit of it all. I understand keeping it safe and comfortable but that is not me.
What is your bike? I can’t determine whether is titanium or Alu, or the model. Thanks 🎉
My bike is a Lynskey Titanium GR300. The list of components I used to build it is in the description box of the episodes.
What camera do you use?
I use four. Canon G7X Mark iii, GoPro 8 and 9, and a Magic DJI Mini 3 Pro drone. I'll be upgrading some of these for my next tour but not sure which yet.
I always try to figure out what accent I'm hearing..my guess is Puerto Rican?
Pretty close. Im Venezuelan. Came to the United States when I was 12. Thanks for watching.
wow no shoulder whatsoever! No thanks!
Drivers are really conscious.
were you able to shower at each camp site?
The ones on The Trace are primitive
Ni showering at the campgrounds but there are wells so I sort of did a good rinse best I could. I wait until the last minute before dark and that helps me cool off a bit.
Rode through Mississippi and was 115°F summer 2023.
That is some serious heat. Dangerous, for sure.