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Kyle on Wheels
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Добавлен 8 янв 2022
I am an advocate for bicycles as transportation and believe every car mile replaced with a bicycle mile is a pedal stroke in the right direction. The goal of this channel is to inspire you and others to incorporate more cycling into your vacations and life in general, be it bike touring or otherwise.
How to Eat Enough Food While Bike Touring
Eating well is so important while bike touring. To borrow an analogy from the motor vehicle world, our stomachs are our gas tanks, and just like with motor vehicles, we can run into all kinds of problems if we let our stomachs run empty.
In this video, I share a little bit about how I think about food and eating well on an bike tour overnight to the Anza-Borrego Desert in Southern California. And even still, I managed to make at least a couple of mistakes.
There are plenty of options when it comes to cooking gear, and I'm not necessarily recommending what I use, but here are links in case you were curious:
- MSR WhisperLite International Backpacking Stove (www.rei.com/product/830341/msr-wh...
In this video, I share a little bit about how I think about food and eating well on an bike tour overnight to the Anza-Borrego Desert in Southern California. And even still, I managed to make at least a couple of mistakes.
There are plenty of options when it comes to cooking gear, and I'm not necessarily recommending what I use, but here are links in case you were curious:
- MSR WhisperLite International Backpacking Stove (www.rei.com/product/830341/msr-wh...
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How to Stay Warm Bike Touring in Cool Weather
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One of my favorite parts of bike touring is getting to truly experience the natural world, including all of its moods and weather. Growing up mostly indoors and in Southern California, I've had to put a lot of effort into learning how to be safe and comfortable when the temperatures drop below freezing though. In this video, I share some of what I've learned and how I think about being prepared...
How to Plan for Water Bike Touring in Dry Climates
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Staying hydrated is among the most important aspects of bike touring, and here in the arid southwest, it can be challenging. In rural areas, stores are often far apart, and there are rarely any streams or rivers to filter from. After some trial and a lot of errors, I have developed a way to figure out how much water to carry for those long stretches between refill spots. Come join me as I plan ...
10 Hard Learned Lessons Bike Touring in Western Montana
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Come join me as I learn the hard way how to bicycle tour in western Montana. Hopefully you enjoy these stories and can avoid making the same mistakes. For background, my friend was getting married near Polson, MT on Flathead Lake. I was only able to get a few days off of work, and my girlfriend could only take the weekend. In order to make the most of my trip to Montana (and to save some money ...
5 Tips to Conquer Your Fear of Bike Touring and Get Out There
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Going on your first bikepacking or bike touring trip can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. In this video, I share my top 5 tips for things you can do ahead of time to conquer your fear and get out there. This video was inspired by Adventure Cycling Association's Bike Travel Weekend 2022, which also encouraged me to invite a friend to join me who had never ridden his bicycle more than 30 mile...
BWR Wafer and Wanna: Belgian Waffle Ride California 2022
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This is the 2022 BWR Wafer and the BWR Wanna in San Marcos, CA, from the perspective of average cyclists. Come experience the more attainable versions of the Belgian Waffle Ride from me while doing the BWR Wafer and from my dad while doing the the BWR Wanna. This is the perfect race for us to do together as it meets in the middle of our cycling interests and desire to cover miles. I generally p...
Tucson Bike Touring: Highlights from Four Days Exploring
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Join us on our bicycle tour of Tucson, Arizona. We visited some of the most fun tourist attractions, but our approach was a little different than you might imagine instead of bike touring through the area and onto the next, we stayed at an Airbnb in the center of town. From there, we explored some of the best tourist attractions in Tucson using our bicycles to get around in our own version of b...
Tijuana River Valley Bicycle Tour Overnight
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I finally convinced Megan to come with me on a bicycle tour overnight camping at the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park in San Diego County. She is already a strong cyclist and knows how to camp, but this was her first time combining the two. We chose the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Campground, because it is only about 30 miles from home with very little elevation. We couldn't find too m...
California Coast Bicycle Tour: A Solo Experience
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Come join me on my silent vlog bicycle tour from Los Angeles in Southern California and along the coast up to Penngrove in Northern California. My bike touring this trip was entirely car-free from doorstep to doorstep (except for some grocery shopping with family on New Year's Day) and self-supported (although I did end up staying in hotels instead of camping a couple more nights that I had pla...
Oh well, I can cross Montana off my bucket list. Thanks!
Do your self a favour, get some fresh pasta or even better get some couscous. With couscous you pour the boiling water onto the grains and allow them to cook for 2 min. No need to waste fuel boiling pasta for 20 min and you don't have pasta water to drink.
Thanks for sharing! I hadn't thought of fresh pasta before, it's probably even better nutritional value too
bad plan, bad girlfriend and bad luck. sheesh
Haha!
Cup. Bowl. Both work. It's the trip that matters. Have fun and don't sweat the small stuff. Hope you'll get back to doing videos because they're informative and enjoyable.
Thank you!! I really appreciate the kind words, and I should have another video coming out within the next couple of weeks
Food. Is. Everything. I make the same food mistakes over and over again because I am continually surprised - you really cannot eat too much!
I'm glad I'm not the only one!
Very helpful. Thx.
Great video!
Thank you!
Kerosene?
I know the MSR WhisperLite International can use kerosene with the right fuel jet, and I think many liquid fuel stoves can so could definitely be an option
Thanks for going through the effort of making this video. This is really authentic. Speaks to me, especially the planning and rescheduling. That's life I guess.
Thank you so much!
long time no new video ?
You are so right, I'm hoping to get back into making some videos later this year though
I like using the (find a spring) website
Canister stoves, If anyone is stove shopping, the JetBoil MicroMo boils water in 1.3 mins. It has a heat exchanger, and regulator so it boils and simmers, a 4oz canister will last almost a week in the backcountry. Open stoves like the MSR Pocket Rocket are light, but inefficient. Multi fuel gas stoves are good above 10,000 feet and for snow camping. That 55 year old brass Svea, yep, I owned one in 1972, there is a reason they disappeared. Looks like you rode Old Hwy 80 to Alpine, then north on 79 or Sunrise Hwy to Julian, down Banner Grade into Anza Borrego. There is a neat way to make a loop of that trip with a lot of off-road away from traffic. Happy trails!☮
Great info and good to know about looping away from traffic! I'll have to look harder at the maps the next time I head out that way
The Stagecoach 400 route helps a lot for off road in SD county. Also road and dirt, from OB, old Hwy 80 to Inkopah, down I-8 is bike legal to Ocotillo, S-2 north to 78 west into Julian up Banner Grade, Farmers Rd in Julian to Wynola, 78 to Santa Ysabel, go north to Black Canyon Rd, turns to dirt, descend into Ramona, from there back roads to Lake Hodges and dirt trails around the lake, or go south to RB and Camino Del Sur to 56 bike path to coast. Complete loop from coast, mtns, desert, and return to coast. Leave OB early am Sat or Sun for low traffic out of SD. Happy trails!
Thank you!
Come on back to us. Your fans & subscribers miss your adventures & passion for adventure on wheels!
Hey, hope you're doing well! I actually am hoping to put another video out in about a month
Spend on food save on fuel
Sounds like good advice, it is nice to not have to cook from time to time anyways
Muilt fuel stove is only way to tour special world tour gas canister impossible to find in remote places .. the best stove for me is Optimus Polaris Optifuel as it can slimmer and easy to clean even when using it and dont have to change nozzle when switching fuels
Great to know about the Optimus, I'll make sure to check that one out if I ever end up back in the market for a stove
Beer helps me with calories while touring
I guess with needing 6.5k calories, you should also have some food high in fat. I personally couldn't even hope to choke down that many calories in a low fat style. Buttered bread might be very nice, for example. Or cold pizza.
Funny you should mention pizza, because that is exactly what I was thinking about while I made my dinner that night! And agreed, eating that much food is challenging, even when hungry for it.
The whisper lite series is a good stove. Its roots go back to 1898. For some reason the makers have abandoned the simpler original pressurized design made of brass tank and removable tower. The only moving part is the pressurizing pump, which needs a new gasket about every 50 years. No replaceable fuel line that goes from the fuel bottle to the burner tower folding stabilizer legs. My go two for a kick ass power house is the Optimus 00 still available on the secondary market. Fits comfortably in a two liter pot, with room left over for kitchen tools and nests inside a three liter pot and easily feeds four. When put together they look like a canister stove, but Kerosine burns almost twice as hot as a canister stove. For one or two traveling together I use the Seva 123 which is simple perfection and fits in a one liter pot. It has a built in wind screen heat key to adjust flame, cooks using one or two liter pot and runs on white gas. I have used it on week cross country ski trips. How did the hold up? Mine in use after 55 years and still going strong. The secret to getting enough calories in a day is to eat three meals and nosh all day long with finger food in your grub bag.
Tom, thank you so much for sharing all this great information on stoves, and it is so incredible that you have a one that has been in use for 55 years!
Listening to you I couldn’t imagine anybody ever wanting to go bike touring
Thanks for sharing, I hadn't thought about it that way, and it definitely wasn't my intention.
You can file off the sharp edges quickly & easily. Multifuel is the key. You can also multifuel your canister burner with a few small lightweight adapters for butane & propane & ISO. Any more silly excuses?
Thanks for sharing. I hadn't thought about using a file for the sharp edges, I have always just wrapped the sharp stuff in clean(er) clothes, but I might have to give that a try.
land workers' more like fear mongering scalawags, you were probably the highlight of their year for them, Lol peranoid doomsday people.
It's been long time no new video ?
Hey! Good to hear from you. I haven't had time to start the next one yet but hopefully will be able to post something in the next few weeks
With all due respect Mr Wheels several weeks have passed, I hate to be the guy to mention it.
Thanks for the note, it's so encouraging that you noticed! I do have a video in progress that will hopefully be published by end of September
Just stumbled upon your channel and this comment saying your next video was planned for September 2023, thats about 6 months ago :( hope you are doing alright man!
@@MundisMago-hx9ne He did promise didn't he? Let's hope he's editing a new one to share soon, yes?
Great job on the ride and then putting the video together. I really enjoyed it.
Thank you, Derek! You totally made my day
Very good video. Please upload this type of camping and cooking videos.
Thank you for the comment, and I'm glad you liked the video! I do have a couple of other videos in mind for this series, I hope you enjoy them when they've been published
@@kyleonwheels yes of course I am gonna enjoy them. Just subscribed your channel. Love from India
@@kyleonwheels Please use multifuel stove like MSR Universal in next trip
Thanks so much! That means a lot to me
Will do! I definitely prefer my multi fuel stove when I have time to cook more than just pasta
Awesome video! Love hearing about the behind-the-scenes of bike touring and all the prep work and logistics you do. I hope everything goes as planned next time but honestly the little unexpected improvisations are some of my favorites 😅. The editing was amazing btw!
Thank you, David! You totally made my day. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and really appreciate the feedback!
What an ordeal, but valuable to know.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video
Im an Astrologer and to me it sounds like you have a strong Mars influence near/running through Montana, which is why people were hostile, you felt fearful of bear attack and wree literually attacked by dozens of vampire bugs, yep sounds like strong indication of negative Mars influence.
Thank you for the comment, super interesting stuff!
Just a few comments from a guy who has lived south of Helena for 30 years. First, the goal of most bears is to avoid humans. The major rule when camping is to not have bear attractants in the tent, and when riding is to not surprise a bear, especially one with cubs, where you might be perceived as a threat. Montana FWP has “bear awareness” resources and classes, as does the Yellowstone NP site. Second, western Montana is home to the Adventure Cycling Assn which has numerous resources for bikepackers - maps, guides etc. There are some large (like, owning the landmass of some eastern states) landowners, mostly corporate magnates, who are notoriously (one might say infamously) touchy about trespassers ( I won’t mention names) but my experience is that most locals are friendly - but stay on public land. Finally, Komoot , gravelmap and trailforks are good online resources to check out potential backcountry routes. Sorry for the bad parts of your trip.
Thank you so much for the comment and for all the super valuable information! I especially appreciate the parts about bears and staying on public land and will definitely keep those in mind next time I'm touring in the area
Your so driven on so many levels. Best wishes thank you
Thank you, Cheryl!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you are a funny guy!!! 😅
Glad you enjoyed the video!
The captions are sweet. I appreciate the extra information in Celsius.
Thanks, Chad!
Excellent reminder to stay situationally aware. I tend to forget to drink while I'm riding. Thanks for the reminder.
Thanks for the comment! I especially like your point about being situationally aware, such a great way to think about it
Great video, Kyle. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you!!
Awesome, and congrats to you both! I'm doing the Wanna next week, my first "gravel" event. Looking forward to it.
Thank you so much, and good luck! I hope you have as much fun as we did!
I am just starting out dirt road touring, in eastern Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota. There is antipathy towards cycle tourists and hikers from some. I catch it on long day rides in my area occasionally. And I am a three decade oil field hand. It is culture war thing. I use Ride With GPS (RWGPS) for route planning and GAIA Premium for public lands for camping safety. Public roads and easements are a problem. Being here in Wyoming, I have the luxury of having time to consult county road maps. Tim Fitzwater fan here too. For Western Montana, or anywhere in the Western UStrip planning, I would consult Adventure Cycling in Missoula MT.
Thank you for all the context and advice, very interesting! Do you have any favorite places you've been so far that I should add to my bucket list?
@@kyleonwheels I am just starting out from Sheridan WY to the Canadian line, following the rivers. I have something to talk about next winter.
Sounds awesome, enjoy!
Great video and narrative!
Thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Great camera work, thanks Kyle!
Thank you so much!
Nice recap video of the BWR!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
wow! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!
TIP,. DON'T TELL PEOPLE YOU ARE FROM CALIFORNIA.
😂😂 note taken. Any recommendations on what I should say when asked where I am from?
@@kyleonwheels YOU CAN SAY YOUR FROM THE STATE YOUR IN, OR PICK MID STATE LIKE COLORADO, WYOMING,. I AVERAGE ABOUT 50 MILES A DAY WHILE TOURING, WHICH GIVES YOU TIME TO ENJOY THE DAY. THINGS HAPPEN, FLATS, HILLS, MOUNTAIN PASSES AND THE DREADED HEADWIND. TAKES ABOUT 2 WEEKS, TO GET YOUR BODY USE TO THE EVERYDAY ROUTINE OF TOURING. PACK WHAT YOU NEED, NOT WHAT YOU WANT. DON'T OVER PACK.
Great advice! Do you have any favorite spots you have toured?
Good advice. I suggest to use it for every state except maybe a few on the east coast.
Found your channel from the adventure cycling site. Just subscribed! Keep up the videos and the adventures. It helps beginners like me learn what to bring and what to expect as we plan our own adventures. Thank you! 😊👍🏻🚴
Thank you so much, you've totally made my day! I'm so glad you've enjoyed my videos and am excited to hear you're looking to get more into bicycle touring
I've found that after i put a gas engine on my bicycle , it's just like riding down hill all day long . And I never have had to worry about water in the desert again. It turns out all the peddling kept ruining the adventure. Thanks for the video 👍
Haha! I could see how that would make a big difference. Was it difficult to rig the engine onto your bicycle?
It's commendable that you had the audacity and grit to do the trip and push on to completion. Kuddos! Question: Would you do another bike touring trip -- afterall, it is the journey and not the destination?
Thank you! And most definitely. I have a couple of multi day trips I hope to do this year and still dream of a multi month trip someday soon
@@kyleonwheels Elated to hear that. I'd like to your future video of you and your girlfriend or friend bike touring together and ascertain whether you prefer cycling solo or with a mate(s).
Thank you for the great video idea! I'm working on a series to break down some of the basics of bike touring, and I think that would be a great topic to cover
Good story
Thank you!
I cycled in Australia now around 30 000km and plan to start a 12 400km trip in middle April.Aussies wil always give you water...but yes..when I cycled around Australia I almost killed myself ...when it get to hot...go through the night...take it from me....
Increíble! Where are you planning to do your next big trip? And sounds like good advice. Do you do anything special to be able to see well enough to go by night?
Great info, I was just worried about this yesterday thinking about bike touring and running out of water. I don't know how bad that hiking trail is but you might be able to tackle it better with a little wider tires. Once I got into mtb my gravel riding got much better.
It's funny you should say that, because while I was pushing my bike, I was definitely thinking to myself how much better off I would have been with wider tires and better gearing 😂 And glad to hear you got something out of the video! Are you planning to go on a tour soon?
Great topic and story to go with it. I live in lake havasu city. It is desert and gets hot. I ride all year so 115 degree heat is nothing to me. Water is great but the bold underscore here is electrolytes as you said. I've done a few hundred mile rides here (but just barely) and want to surpass that a bit more. Thanks for the tips and encouragement!
Thank you for the kind words! And wow, I am so impressed with those kind of miles but especially in that kind of heat! I thought most people avoided those times of days and year if at all possible. Outside of staying hydrated and fueled, do you have any big tips for getting through it?
@@kyleonwheels I drink lots of water daily. I hardly ever drink carbonated beverages with the exception of a sugar free monster or rock star (I know "very bad") to get me going at my job. I believe in electrolyte tabs and powders. I try to eat mostly good foods. Acclimate to the temps, winters and cold are difficult for me more than heat. I ride with a local kids mtb team and there is a mostly grown group related to that group that ride streets. So I think I'm getting the best of both worlds. I live in a beautiful land locked city that is on a slope so lots of long uphill climbs that arent foreign to me. The big challenge here is longer distance cycling that gets redundant. So drink as often as you can, eat as well as you can and cycle as much as you can. Commuting to/from work if possible is a huge plus.
Makes sense, and thanks for sharing!
VERY important topic, thanks for making and posting this vid, Kyle. Folks who live with type 1 and 2 diabetes have to be super-careful about the risk of heat exhaustion and stroke and dehydration, and thanks for the electrolyte tablets recommendation - great way to get the electrolytes without having to consume the sugar content in Gatorade (for folks with diabetes). BTW, I carry the Katadyn BE FREE water filtration system with me, and when I plan to do a tour I'll also bring along my Grayl Geopress water purification system just to be extra safe about not consuming any contaminants from some water sources that may have negative intestinal effects on me during the ride. Happy New Year and I hope 2023 has many great adventures in store for you!
Thank you for the comment! I didn't know all that, and I'll definitely be keeping the Grayl Geopress in mind as a possible filtration system. Happy new year, and I hope the same for you as well!
Thanks for doing such a great job of capturing the experience.
Paul, thank you so much for the kind words! You have made my day
Ha. Welcome to Montana.
Thanks! 😂😂