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You are welcome, Steve. Thank you for watching.

Thanks man. Psyched to hear you enjoy my content. Yeah the headwinds are tough. Such a drastic change of effort to get one’s plans for the day figured out.

Route 66 is a fun ride. You’ll have a blast. I use Hilleberg The Tentmaker tents. The main one is a 1.5 person called Niak and my super light one man one is called Enan. They are the best. Thank you for watching my channel.

I agree with you. i keep learning that cycling infrastructure is a difficult task. we have a low density population relative to space and that makes it tough. no doubt I see we are figuring it out

Hi Tim. Yes, it is legal to ride on some interstates and 40 is one of them but in certain states. You can also ride on 70 and 90. There are others too. One thing to keep in mind is that when you come into a city there might be signs telling you to get off. If that happens most often there will be bike paths to get on right away. It’s pretty straight forwards to check this by google-ing it. Thanks for watching.

Hi Don. Thanks for reaching out with this kind comment. It is great to hear you and your wife are enjoying the content. This episode is of Season 2. Season 4 is what Im editing now and it is of last year’s tour, 2023. I am currently gathering content for a season 5 touring the Cascade Range. If you want to read updates, take a look at the public posts on Patreon@FlyscoutRyder. Take care and be safe.

Hi Justin. Georgia and the southeastern states can be difficult because of the lack of cycling infrastructure. You’ll find yourself on roads that have no shoulders or miss placed rumble strips that are in the way. Georgia also has the Appalachian Range on its northern half so it can be very hilly. With that said there are designated USBRS cycling routes that have shoulders and plenty of “Share The Road” cycling signs. You can ho on the USBRS website and research them. There is also the Silver Comet Trail west of Atlanta and the Greenway along the coast. So I would say it can be difficult but only if you are looking to go places outside of these routes. Thanks for watching my channel. Be safe out there

That’s a great story. The bear situation is for real even though rare. I try always be conscientious of them in any scenario. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you. That’s a really nice compliment. I hope to grow and progress with my content and I work really hard at it. This last episode is only the beginning of some unbelievable weeks as I rode thru Colorado’s San Juan Range, onto Utah and all its five national parks, Nevada thru Vegas and into California’s Death Valley before finishing up in Los Angeles. it will be a bunch amazing episodes of America’s south west. I am currently half way thru a 2024 tour from Vancouver Canada to Tecate Mexico gathering content of the Cascades and Sierra Nevada Ranges. It will be season 5 of my channel and so far it has been spectacular climbing non stop along the Pacific Crest Trail and the Cascade Volcanic Arc. As soon as I get home in December I will get back to editing season 4 where I left off with this last episode. If you look for my channel’s name on the Patreon website or app you can find updates of what Im seeing and doing every ten days. It’s a public upload. Thanks for watching.

I would say so but you would be cutting it close and will be likely seeing the first set of cold fronts come thru by mid to end of October. It would be way more efficient if you left early to mid September. I started the tour I am currently on from Vancouver September 14 and three days ago, October 17, got caught in a nasty snow storm on Cascades. If you do leave in October just be cautious of these PNW storms. They are wicked. But if you hunker down it gets nice afterwards for several days.

@@FlyscoutRyder thx for the replyi man! Unfortunately im still across the Pacific in september cycling Japan with a friend. Maybe I'll make a plan B for October. I'd prefer to cycle somewhere in the US but this month is just not ideal. I'm from Europe myself so I can't really eyeball it/do it off intuïtion bc Ive never been stateside

You are so fortunate to live in this northern NM area. Truly special. About the droning or else, I have never had any help with my content. I do all the gathering of the content as well as all the editing. That’s why there is such a lag time between the gathering and posting. These projects (tours) take a bunch of doing. Especially the cycling. Thanks for asking and for watching.

Hello back. I love to hear of local folks watching my content of their area. I hope to do it justice. What a special place that valley is.

It depends on multiple variables. Most days I don’t do 80 miles to start with. If I have climbing to do or dealing with a head wind I would definitely be doing less miles. Logistics to consider for each day are always different. I start by looking at destination options on my route, consider wind direction, elevation gain and/or drop to do to get to options on route and then I figure out when to start. On this day in Texas in this episode I knew I needed to get to Amarillo because the day after was going to blow 40+mph from the west and there wasn’t much in between. So I started in the dark that morning to be sure I’d make it before night time and to take advantage of the usual lesser windy mornings. Once you are touring you end up constantly looking at your route options and the weather forecast. It is an entertaining aspect of bicycle touring. Sooner or later you’ll see a tailwind day on a low traffic road with mostly descending miles and you’ll do 90 miles in six hours. Be safe out there.

Lucky Man! Gem of an region

Cracking me up, dude! Pooping in the woods is a blast, cycling thru storms not so much but of you have RAIN GEAR it is much better. Not showering for days kind of gets to be normal and sometimes I don’t even shower when I could 😳. The expense of eating is likely the same or less than when Im not touring. You do have to eat. Overall, I hope that Im coming across with a realistic portrayal of what it is to be out there managing touring hurdles. I think I tell it like it is. Your comments are top notch. Keep them coming and please share my channel with anyone that you feel will enjoy the content. Thank you and stay safe out there.

Agreed. Another American hidden gem.

hey, also how many calories are you consuming? just asking!! I mean if i did a tour like that biking 60 plus miles a day everyday for 2 months , I would lose lots weight and muscle !! And i hate the cold!! And your from fla!!! don't know how you stay so motivated!!

After trying the cages with dry bags I gotta say I much prefer front panniers. On this tour Im on now I am using panniers with a Rodeo Labs Spork fork which allows you to mount a rack. The other fork I used was great but only accepted cages. I like managing my body temp and having the front panniers makes it way easier to do that on the fly. Also when stacking up food or liquids. No matter what use, it is way easier to do it with panniers. Sounds like you have the best of both worlds.

Not sure I eat more when touring than when Im not. And yes, I do loose a bunch of weight. I start at around 195lbs and end to at about 180lbs by the end so not too drastic but definitely considerable. I try eat lots of protein. About the cold, I actually like it but also don’t mind the heat. Not sure how but I like any temps. I just woke up from a low 30s night in my tent and I really like that. It will be in the 70s here in Oregon by mid afternoon. About motivation, I live cycling to all these new places and the work behind gathering content sort of consumes my attention. Editing is part of it all but no where near as the actual gathering of the content. That’s where it is at.

You are welcome, Douglas.

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Hi Dusty. Thank you for watching and a great comment and compliment. It sure helps to be on the bike for a couple of months prior to climbing these passes.

You might be right about my low sub count but I don’t know what else to do but power forwards trying to progress at this. I sure hope someday I will be able to spend more time at it and have a greater impact in promoting cycling in this country. It’s exceptional. Thank you for watching. Please share my channel with anyone that you think will enjoy the content. Thank you.

Hi Mario. So cool to hear you dug this one. It was a lot of fun and also a bit of a grueling two days. Im learning a different kind of grueling right now getting thru the Cascades Volcanic Arc. Back to NM, it is only the start of a bunch of weeks of insane western American cycling so only the beginning. Also, Im psyched to hear you liked the ending with the prolonged downhill. I’ve been meaning to share more of them because the footage is so fun to watch but I worried that some viewers might loose interest. More of them going forwards once I get back home and continue editing. hope you are doing great and cycling daily. Take care

@@FlyscoutRyder I'm looking forward to watch the next episodes and relive some places I've been to through your lenses. You know I love that part of the country. About the prolonged footage I think most people like it, and you have that "touch" of knowing the right amount at the right time. I bet the Cascades are tough! But so beautiful... The contrast between the West and East side of that range is very interesting. You're already in California, Shasta and Lassen area, or still in Oregon? Have you been to Crater Lake? Be safe out there, my friend, and enjoy it!

Oh no. Great to have you share this info here. Thank you.

This was a fun video to put together. Thank you for reaching out and letting me know you approve. If you haven’t yet, check out the Pittsburg one. It is similar and one of my favorites from season 2. Thank you.

All was ok in the Keys with these two storms that came close. Thank you for thinking of us. About droning, it takes a while but being quick at getting it connected to the controller, launching and landing from your own hand without dismounting from your bike, and getting the shot as fast as you can will make the batteries last longer. A key component for doing this and any other use of the other cameras is a Steerstopper that will lock your front end while you preparing the video shots. Lastly, the Mavic Air is a bit heavy for this purpose. I switched to a Mini 3 Pro mid way thru season 3 and i haven’t looked back. With this drone I can carry multiple batteries. I started with three but I now carry 6 so I can camp more nights in a row. I also carry multiples for the other three cameras. This makes me have to hotel one day to charge everything during the night and next day plus do the rest of errands. Next is figuring out charging blocks that are fast but these are heavy so I only carry three. Im giving you more info than you asked for so you can get a better picture of the logistics. Storage management is another subject but that is defendant on how long your tour is. Let me know if other questions. Good luck out there.

@@FlyscoutRyder great info! I was wondering about those details but didn’t want to ask too many questions. Thanks so much! Happy touring.

Al, if you say so then it must be. It was a memorable set of days in New Mexico but I promise you that it is only the start of several weeks of magical western America all the way to the coast. Thanks for watching.

@@FlyscoutRyder can’t wait . 40 days and I’m on a bike again. Fat bike weather for sure. Take care

Hi Greg. The video surely does not fully capture the experience of being there but it is definitely a real glimpse into it. I’ve yet to see snow on my present tour but it is cold. The night time lows are in the 30’s but it gets into the low 70’s by the afternoon often. About an emergency communication device, I don’t carry one but have thought it a good idea. On this tour I am often without cell service and alone in forest roads with few people driving or riding by. I’ve met two bike touring folks at different times in a month. Thank you for watching the channel and for asking these great questions. Be safe out there. .

@@FlyscoutRyder approach Garmin. I’m sure you have enough content and followers for them to send you one. Even if just for a test and review.

Thank you

This part of New Mexico was so quiet. I had a great time feeling as if I was alone out there. Thank you for watching and the comment.

I would say 100% doable. You have great gearing for tackling Oregon’s climbs. There is definitely plenty of climbing but also plenty of flat sections. The distances you are talking about doing are just right and there are so many options for camping or other accommodations. If it’s on your mind to do this route then I would say you should. It’s always a bit intimidating to start a tour but it only takes a couple of miles of that first day to realize how fun it is to head out. Once you start seeing those beautiful sights you will know you did the right thing. Be sure to wear high vis clothing and make your trike visible. There is traffic on this route. It comes in sections and then other times it gets quiet. Keep me posted.

@@FlyscoutRyder Okay thanks. Yes, I have high vis shirts, L.E.D bright flashing lights a fluorescent yellow safety triangles (one that can rotate 360° attached to my flag pole. Two others; one on each side of my panniers. These fluorescent yellow safety flags really show up especially when the light hits them and reflects). I hope to take at least 3 weeks of in June for this trip, giving me plenty of time to take each day easy if needed. I know that starting is the most difficult, and once pedaling, every mile and day becomes easier. Plus.. in June, there will be a lot of other cyclists doing this same route. So that will help with groups of riders in visibility for vehicles and comradity for the mental aspect.

Thank you for watching, commenting, and subscribing. Be safe out there.

Thank you for your kind words, Verlin. Im happy to hear you enjoyed the episode. It was a special set of days there in New Mexico. I hope you are doing great. Thank you for watching and for your comment.

MORE!!! Always more, dude. Always. If you pedal a little you see less, but if you pedal lots you see more. Legit wisdom right there. Thanks for watching and commenting, Steve.

Thank you so much for your feedback. It is always so encouraging to hear Im on the right track. Im constantly trying to figure out how to progress at this and someday grow enough to call it a career, lol. Seems unattainable at times. Thank you for watching.

I’m still trying to figure out how to support you via a $ contribution. Don’t do PayPal & not crazy about Patreon. If u have a PO Box or if you do Zelle I can contribute via check or Zelle

That’s correct. All was fine in South Florida with the latest storm season. Others did not fair so well. My heart goes out to them especially in North Carolina. Thank you for watching.

It sure is. I grabbed great memories there.

Thank you

Oh man how cool is your comment. You just made my day and days to come. Im psyched to hear this. Please send my regards to Charlie and his son. You are very kind to share this, thank you. I’ll be picturing thus happening in my mind 🥰

Love to you Charlie his son & family from a Diego fan and cyclist in the UK.

Thank you for saying that, Mike. I believe that bicycle touring demands a great attitude to manage with the endless hurdles that present themselves. This is one of the many parts of the process that makes me want to get back on the bike. Thanks for watching and for the kind comment.

Thank you for saying that. Being out on the bike and in nature is so uplifting for me. Great to hear it comes across in the content. Be safe out there.

Psyched you enjoyed this episode, Pat. Take care out there.

And some tire sealant in the tubes. But flats are mostly an inevitable part of touring. Take care.

Hey Bryan. Im stoked you approve of the downhill action. You helped me decide on sharing the extended versions and Im moving forwards with them like that. I’ve got a lot of these crazy downhill sessions for the rest of season 4 and 5 that Im recording now. Be safe out there.

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