When I lived in Austin, I rode the Thursday night social ride for years. The standout memory is the reaction of the people walking, hanging out in their front yards, bar hoppers...99.9% instantly get a smile on their face. Something about a group of people on bikes cruising around is primal happiness.
I am visiting Boulder right now for three weeks, I will join you guys next two Thursdays before I travel back to Atlanta. I brought touring bike with me, so, I will be using touring bike. I love this @ Ryan Van Duzer
Thank you for including us in this awesome video Duzer! Looking forward to next season and the fun we'll be getting into on the Happy Thursday cruiser ride
Hello Ryan, for the month of June I broke the 100 mile mark biking to work. My work is about 8 miles away. I was driving everyday and now I am biking up to 2 to 3 times a week. I am getting a little stronger each week. You were my motivation to get me back on my bike! Thank you for the encouraging videos! Matt.
This reminds me of our local Moonlight Mash ride in my town. We ride just like you all do but for the full moon once a month. There is lots of joy, play, laughter, bikes lights love and music. And some howwwwwwling at the moon. Can’t wait to join a Thursday Boulder ride when I’m in town.
Dude, I friggen love you. This is HILARIOUS! My wife and I have decided to move to Boulder....Thursday nights! Dana! You !!!! Who the heck can say no to that? Fantastic, uplifting....typical Duzer style. Cheers man.
A new Duzer video! Been really looking forward to this one from following your Instagram, etc. You never disappoint Ryan, thanks so much for the great video-it's inspired me to take part in the Vancouver critical mass bike rides. Looks like a real hoot!!! :)
AMAZING!!!! It brings a tear to my eye seeing such a great group of people spreading such an amazing message and making this world a better place one Thursday at a time. I only wish we did stuff like this out here.
Great meeting you last week during RAGBRAI 2022 at Casey's first thing in the morning in Emmetsburg Iowa! In person you have just as much energy as in your videos, and I instantly recognized your voice while filling my coffee mug. Glad to see you and your girlfriend filming on the curb outside the shop buzzing with bicyclers. What a wonderful conversation, thanks for taking the time to chat! Yes, I'm sure we bicycled Boulder Cruiser Thursdays 23+ years ago together, sad to sell my Boulder condo a few years ago but I'm glad I'm still in Colorado. It seems like I know you because you film the places I've bicycled 25+ years ago, and we've traveled so many of the same places. You capture the essence of the places I've been so well, so I send clips of your videos to friends because your videography is so clear! So I know I can trust your inspiration for the places I haven't been, but learn about on your channel! Thanks for your RUclips inspiration of bike packing, you tremendously helped my bike buying process during the Covid supply chain issue last year. I bought the last Salsa Spearfish available last year only because it was from a rental fleet at Subculture Cyclery in Salida CO, your videos greatly helped my buying process. I'm now interested to hear what you and your mom have to say about e-bikes, even though I'm a long way off from buying one, I have tested Bionx regenerative braking e-bike motors through Garden of the Gods and it really saves my hand muscles while braking which I LOVE, not to mention, reduces maintenance on braking system. I'm really not interested in the 7-10% battery recharging feature of regenerative braking, but as a side bonus that's a wonderful feature. General Motors bought Bionx and promptly tanked the company offering no maintenance support for their motors, a common practice when they buy a company for the patent only. Electricbikereview.com downplays regenerative brakes stating the low battery recharging statistics even at 3%, without mentioning the key features of lower brake system maintenance costs, and less stress on our braking hand muscles, so I think General Motors has heavily influenced electricbikereview writers. Even now searching their ebr website for text 'regenerative braking' shows many bikes with that feature, but when using their Compare Tool, with 'Detailed Comparison Tool', the word 'regenerative' only shows up either in 'Other' or 'Braking' category. I know the technology is worthy of having it's own category, so I wish the industry would stop downplaying it. People who own the bikes in hilly areas like Seattle and San Francisco LOVE them, and are dismayed to see General Motors has stopped supporting Bionx with maintenance. It is a heavier more expensive motor and is not for everyone, but for a large chunk of e-bike enthusiasts, it is a must. I know you support Priority bikes, that currently does not offer regenerative braking, but someday they might. I would love it if you did a video about this. Ole, Cheers, and thanks again for the inspiration!
Loved this video! Seems so life affirming. Saw a lot of bullshit on the national news the last couple of weeks, and was getting pretty down. This video perked me right up; America still has plenty of good people!
Hello Ryan. I need to get up there for that event. Smiles all around. What great people you got there in Boulder. Good to see the ever present Smile plastered on your face.🙂 Bikes are good medicine 💊
@@duzer Thank you, Ryan. I’ll be sure to watch. On another topic…. I started to watch your e-bike video but stopped so my wife Tina could join me. My friend Bryce rode an e-bike when he was visiting Scotland. When he returned to Virginia he bought two of them!! I rode his wife’s bike and was immediately impressed!! The ease of speed!! We currently ride Trek FX-3’s, which are excellent bikes. That being said….. Wow!! Now I have to convince Tina to at least try one. 😎 I’m happy for you that you’ve been blessed with Amelia. Maybe time for another cross country ride? We hope to meet you someday along the bike paths or if we visit Boulder. Colorado is a beautiful state. Have a great week!!
I’m going to pretend you did this because I suggested it, not because you were already planning to. Good job. Great video. Should do this video at least once a year. Would never get old.
Ryan, I’m in Broomfield and sober 5 years since April 2022. I RUN4LIF and bike. Love to meet up in boulder. Running has been my life since high school. Thanks.
Nice vibes Ry-dog! It’s hard to convey how damn fun the cruiser ride is but this video does make a valiant attempt! Although you can’t beat the real thing and that’s why I look forward to freaking some squares with you soon! Lookout Boulder! A dirty swing biker is headin your way and ready to swerv…
Happy Thursday, great concept..lol...made me excited to keep going with my rehab for my broken arm ( 3 wks ago) so I can make it to Ragbrai. Peace and Love to all❤ Good to see Dana too
Omg Ryan I can't stop smiling! Greetings from London where it's an overcast Monday morning. You've made me want to move to Boulder by Thursday. Does this really happen every Thursday?! P.x
Great Pure Fun Video.. Community Spirit is Alive in Boulder CO.. If I have the pleasure of being in Boulder on a Thursday.. I’m there biking with the Crazy People 🤪😜.. with Lunch at Dana’s Restaurant 🥗.. I’m sharing 😎
I need to find something like this down in Colorado Springs. The energy seems so incredible. My son and I have gotten into ridding to go see a “choo choo” at the train yard. I think he would love to be a part of this too.
Ryan I am so excited Abner here I think I will be able to do this coming Thursday ride ...heck yeah!!! I will email you my agenda when I head out from Boise Idaho tomorrow morning...cannot wait to finally meet you in person young man!!!! So excited
@@duzer I mean from the local authority perspective, ours would be smashing fines out for riding on roads like this. Is there any rules the organisers have to follow?
OK. Now this must be contagious in the GOOD way because I can't wipe the smile off my face. Want to get similar fun started in our community! Thanks so much for a dose of good natural pure medicine!!
Just watched your Happy Thursday ride 😄so fun! We are in Colorado Springs today Happy Independence Day we won’t reach Boulder till 6th hope you have a great day x
Just bought a bike this week , a norco fluid ht 1 , l’m canadian so , good honest bike , good canadian company too (and my local store had it in my size in stock ) , l’m 56 and l ’m rediscovering muscles which l had not use in a while 😁 especially in the butt section 🍑 so all that to say thank you for the inspiration and if l live a bit longer and better it will be because of you , thank-you Ryan ! ✌🤓
I moved to Texas from that area back in the 90s but still go back from time to time. This looks like alot of fun. And would like to go sometime. Is this just a summer thing ? Or is it possible to go other times of the year?
@@duzer Sweet brother man thanks for the reply. Next time I go home to visit all go check it out. I recently found you on here I've sat for hours watching your videos. I want to thank you for the content and the inspiration and positive energy you put back into the universe.
This ride is my weekly medicine!! Happy Thursday!
❤❤❤
Where in Boulder does this ride start?
@@TheAKtracks GreenLeaf park
You know, these days I spend a lot of time intensely focused on what isn’t working in the world. It’s so refreshing to see something that is.
I agree!!!
When I lived in Austin, I rode the Thursday night social ride for years. The standout memory is the reaction of the people walking, hanging out in their front yards, bar hoppers...99.9% instantly get a smile on their face. Something about a group of people on bikes cruising around is primal happiness.
Yep, it's a wave of happiness rolling through the streets
Well, I still live in Austin, and would love to find something like this to support. So far, I can’t find it online.
Love this so much! So great to spread good energy and smiles 😀👊🙌
I am visiting Boulder right now for three weeks, I will join you guys next two Thursdays before I travel back to Atlanta. I brought touring bike with me, so, I will be using touring bike. I love this @ Ryan Van Duzer
Right on!! See you on Thursday! Greenleaf park at 7:15
@@duzer I will be there with my touring bike
Thank you for including us in this awesome video Duzer!
Looking forward to next season and the fun we'll be getting into on the Happy Thursday cruiser ride
Thank you for all that you do to make the streets of Boulder a lot more FUN!
This is fantastic! I love it! I totally need to join in on a Happy Thursday ride! Thanks for sharing Ryan! 🙌👊
It’s so fun!
@@duzer look like it brother! My mind of peeps and my kind of fun 🤩
Hello Ryan, for the month of June I broke the 100 mile mark biking to work. My work is about 8 miles away. I was driving everyday and now I am biking up to 2 to 3 times a week. I am getting a little stronger each week.
You were my motivation to get me back on my bike! Thank you for the encouraging videos!
Matt.
Love hearing this!! WAY TO GO MATTHEW!!
This reminds me of our local Moonlight Mash ride in my town. We ride just like you all do but for the full moon once a month. There is lots of joy, play, laughter, bikes lights love and music. And some howwwwwwling at the moon. Can’t wait to join a Thursday Boulder ride when I’m in town.
oooh that sounds fun! Come join us anytime
Thanks!
oh WOW!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for the contribution to my channel. I'm reaching through the screen to give you a big hug!
Dude, I friggen love you. This is HILARIOUS! My wife and I have decided to move to Boulder....Thursday nights! Dana! You !!!! Who the heck can say no to that? Fantastic, uplifting....typical Duzer style. Cheers man.
Thanks my man!! We'll be ready when you arrive :)
love the video, thank you
I just got a Dutch city bike! Can't wait for the cruiser rides to start again!
Awesome!! See you out there
*adds Boulder cruiser ride to bike bucket list*
It’s a good one for the bucket list!
Wow, Boulder is the place to be!!
Proof that despite what we are "told" there is still joy in this world.
What are you talking about?
There sure is!
A new Duzer video! Been really looking forward to this one from following your Instagram, etc. You never disappoint Ryan, thanks so much for the great video-it's inspired me to take part in the Vancouver critical mass bike rides. Looks like a real hoot!!! :)
I’m glad that you enjoyed this!! Have fun on your rides
AMAZING!!!! It brings a tear to my eye seeing such a great group of people spreading such an amazing message and making this world a better place one Thursday at a time. I only wish we did stuff like this out here.
It's a really special group of people, really fortunate to have this community!
Great meeting you last week during RAGBRAI 2022 at Casey's first thing in the morning in Emmetsburg Iowa! In person you have just as much energy as in your videos, and I instantly recognized your voice while filling my coffee mug. Glad to see you and your girlfriend filming on the curb outside the shop buzzing with bicyclers. What a wonderful conversation, thanks for taking the time to chat! Yes, I'm sure we bicycled Boulder Cruiser Thursdays 23+ years ago together, sad to sell my Boulder condo a few years ago but I'm glad I'm still in Colorado. It seems like I know you because you film the places I've bicycled 25+ years ago, and we've traveled so many of the same places. You capture the essence of the places I've been so well, so I send clips of your videos to friends because your videography is so clear! So I know I can trust your inspiration for the places I haven't been, but learn about on your channel! Thanks for your RUclips inspiration of bike packing, you tremendously helped my bike buying process during the Covid supply chain issue last year. I bought the last Salsa Spearfish available last year only because it was from a rental fleet at Subculture Cyclery in Salida CO, your videos greatly helped my buying process. I'm now interested to hear what you and your mom have to say about e-bikes, even though I'm a long way off from buying one, I have tested Bionx regenerative braking e-bike motors through Garden of the Gods and it really saves my hand muscles while braking which I LOVE, not to mention, reduces maintenance on braking system. I'm really not interested in the 7-10% battery recharging feature of regenerative braking, but as a side bonus that's a wonderful feature. General Motors bought Bionx and promptly tanked the company offering no maintenance support for their motors, a common practice when they buy a company for the patent only. Electricbikereview.com downplays regenerative brakes stating the low battery recharging statistics even at 3%, without mentioning the key features of lower brake system maintenance costs, and less stress on our braking hand muscles, so I think General Motors has heavily influenced electricbikereview writers. Even now searching their ebr website for text 'regenerative braking' shows many bikes with that feature, but when using their Compare Tool, with 'Detailed Comparison Tool', the word 'regenerative' only shows up either in 'Other' or 'Braking' category. I know the technology is worthy of having it's own category, so I wish the industry would stop downplaying it. People who own the bikes in hilly areas like Seattle and San Francisco LOVE them, and are dismayed to see General Motors has stopped supporting Bionx with maintenance. It is a heavier more expensive motor and is not for everyone, but for a large chunk of e-bike enthusiasts, it is a must. I know you support Priority bikes, that currently does not offer regenerative braking, but someday they might. I would love it if you did a video about this. Ole, Cheers, and thanks again for the inspiration!
It was so fun meeting you in Casey’s 😂 I hope that your final day was beautiful. See you down the road
Loved this video! Seems so life affirming. Saw a lot of bullshit on the national news the last couple of weeks, and was getting pretty down. This video perked me right up; America still has plenty of good people!
I’m with you all the way!! This ride is my medicine
WOW! What else can you say to something like the Super Psycho Glitter Disco Death Cruiser? Very cool. 😆😆😆
That was f****** awesome. Keep up the good work my man.
It’s so fun!!!
Good look Ryan 😀
Good times. Thanks for the smiles. ✌🏼
Thanks for watching
This looks like so much fun! Lovely to see Dana again!
I rode from northeast Texas to northern Arkansas in 5 hours on my occ Schwinn stingray chopper bicycle
Cool 😎 Video Brother 👍. We Have Happy Tuesday Night Ride in Tucson Arizona Desert 🏜️. UofA Flag Pole 8:30pm Every Tuesday Night! ✌️❤️🙏😎
That’s awesome
More feel good uploads from the man, thanks Ryan! Awesome from the UK👏🏻👏🏻
This is fantastic. Next time I’m in the SW I’ll definitely organize my vacation around Thursday night in Boulder.
Right on Brother positive vibes. To quote Du Pree, and Lance. It's not about the bike.
Everything awesome about Boulder in one bike ride. I hope I can join in on one this August!
I hope you join us!
Something tells me that Ryan make rides that much better
Wish we had those crazy rides here! Really enjoyed this video 😃
Thank you for a feel good video. Love seeing people "just riding bikes".
Was feeling a little blue today, but this video really made me feel better. Love it!
Glad that I could help
Next to the DJ, I think the coolest thing is you've found a way to get paid riding your bicycle. RUclips is the best
I agree!! pretty amazing situation I've gotten myself into
Hello Ryan. I need to get up there for that event. Smiles all around. What great people you got there in Boulder. Good to see the ever present Smile plastered on your face.🙂
Bikes are good medicine 💊
"WE Know How To Have Fun", Go Team Duzer
Well Done,
Cheers
We sure do!
Such an uplifting Video Ryan!
Hey Ryan!! Tell us more about Amelia!! I must’ve missed her introduction in one of your videos. Which one should I watch? 😎
I haven’t done a full into yet, but the best one is at the beginning of RAGBRAI day 1 (released a week ago)
@@duzer Thank you, Ryan. I’ll be sure to watch. On another topic…. I started to watch your e-bike video but stopped so my wife Tina could join me. My friend Bryce rode an e-bike when he was visiting Scotland. When he returned to Virginia he bought two of them!! I rode his wife’s bike and was immediately impressed!! The ease of speed!! We currently ride Trek FX-3’s, which are excellent bikes. That being said….. Wow!! Now I have to convince Tina to at least try one. 😎
I’m happy for you that you’ve been blessed with Amelia. Maybe time for another cross country ride?
We hope to meet you someday along the bike paths or if we visit Boulder. Colorado is a beautiful state. Have a great week!!
I remember being in Boulder on a Saturday afternoon in 1977. Went for a ride around town with Moe Segal and a few hundred others.
Moe is a legend!
I remember that 2006 ride well. Close to 750 riders. Fireworks at North Boulder Park. I rode my sons pink Paul Frank low rider on that ride!
oh yeah! That was a legendary one!!
this is awesome! Loved it😍
Happy days are here again!
SO TRUE!
This reminds of the old Tour de Fat that used to travel around the country. It was just a bunch of freaks having fun with bikes.
I loved the Tour de Fat!
Great video! Such fun people!
Say, have you heard from Mira and John? I loved the video series of the three of you all.
I’m going to pretend you did this because I suggested it, not because you were already planning to. Good job. Great video. Should do this video at least once a year. Would never get old.
You had me when the Jurek kids appeared! What a cool event. I wanna move to Boulder where my happy bike people are at! 🤸♀️🤸♀️
They’re such cute kids
Ryan, I’m in Broomfield and sober 5 years since April 2022. I RUN4LIF and bike. Love to meet up in boulder. Running has been my life since high school. Thanks.
Very cool!! Come on out one of these Thursdays
@@duzer Let me know where and when and I’m there. Look forward 2 meeting. Thanks.
One day when I visit Boulder I am 100% joining in on the fun!! Thanks for sharing!!
I hope you do!!
This needs to become a world movement!
I agree!
That would be the highlight of my life
Come join us someday!
Nice vibes Ry-dog! It’s hard to convey how damn fun the cruiser ride is but this video does make a valiant attempt! Although you can’t beat the real thing and that’s why I look forward to freaking some squares with you soon! Lookout Boulder! A dirty swing biker is headin your way and ready to swerv…
You best get here quickly!!! Miss you my man
Looks like a good time
Smiled thru out the entire video…. Thank you Ryan!
Love your energy, Ryan.
Wow I miss Boulder! I never knew this existed when living in the area. Hopefully when I can move back I can participate! 🎉
We’ll be here when you’re ready
Happy Thursday, great concept..lol...made me excited to keep going with my rehab for my broken arm ( 3 wks ago) so I can make it to Ragbrai. Peace and Love to all❤ Good to see Dana too
I hope that you’re doing better!!
@@duzer a little better everyday😃
This is so cool!
I wish we had something similar in our city!
Gather up all your friends and start one!
Omg Ryan I can't stop smiling! Greetings from London where it's an overcast Monday morning. You've made me want to move to Boulder by Thursday. Does this really happen every Thursday?! P.x
Yep, every Thursday!! We’ll be waiting for you when you arrive :)
Great Pure Fun Video.. Community Spirit is Alive in Boulder CO.. If I have the pleasure of being in Boulder on a Thursday.. I’m there biking with the Crazy People 🤪😜.. with Lunch at Dana’s Restaurant 🥗.. I’m sharing 😎
Would love for you to join us someday!!!
Simply amazing.
Great video! Loved seeing all the happiness ❤️
I need to find something like this down in Colorado Springs. The energy seems so incredible. My son and I have gotten into ridding to go see a “choo choo” at the train yard. I think he would love to be a part of this too.
We’re currently helping setup one down in the springs. Keep your eyes and ears open for one this season or next
@@boulderbikenight That is great to know. Thank you very much!
Ryan I am so excited Abner here I think I will be able to do this coming Thursday ride ...heck yeah!!! I will email you my agenda when I head out from Boise Idaho tomorrow morning...cannot wait to finally meet you in person young man!!!! So excited
I won’t be there this week!! Sorry!!
Lol I might have to get some horns for my Riot helmet
What a happy ride 😍
This is proof that anything Dana does is going to be fun and worthy. 😁 Hi Dana.
Very true!!
you Americans are bonkers, i love it
And proud of it :)
It was so amazing to watch.
Love the new bike! 😁👍 thanks for all your videos
We need an instruction video to help make this happen globally.
Call up all your friends and ride, that’s how 😂😂
@@duzer I mean from the local authority perspective, ours would be smashing fines out for riding on roads like this. Is there any rules the organisers have to follow?
Drum & Bass On The Bike
YEP!!!
OK. Now this must be contagious in the GOOD way because I can't wipe the smile off my face. Want to get similar fun started in our community! Thanks so much for a dose of good natural pure medicine!!
I’m so glad that you liked this!
Salt lake city's ride on Thursday nights goes NUTS
I love this! Reminds me of the Tour de Fat, but that only happens once a year.
True story. New Belgium got their idea for TdF from the Thursday Night Cruiser Ride.
I lOve the tour de fat as well!!
Just watched your Happy Thursday ride 😄so fun! We are in Colorado Springs today Happy Independence Day we won’t reach Boulder till 6th hope you have a great day x
Hey Ryan I think your channel has been hacked??? I’ve had a reply that looks like it’s from you offering phone number and bitcoin investment lol x
Oh yeah bro I do want to do this ride !!!!! This is the kind of ride my club does !!! Bike life
Someday!!
I think I might have to try starting something like this in the city I live in
I wish I had these events in my hometown
Would love to go there someday
I hope that you do!
You are great rider.
Much love to Dana ! 💛💙💜❤✌
Just look at this balcony filled with fabulous bicycles.. different bicycles for different purposes
I'm a lucky guy
Seems a lot like the monthly bike-in we have here in Ann Arbor.
Gotta get back down for another one, so much fun :D
Hey Ryan Have you ever seen a occ Schwinn stingray chopper bicycle
Just bought a bike this week , a norco fluid ht 1 , l’m canadian so , good honest bike , good canadian company too (and my local store had it in my size in stock ) , l’m 56 and l ’m rediscovering muscles which l had not use in a while 😁 especially in the butt section 🍑 so all that to say thank you for the inspiration and if l live a bit longer and better it will be because of you , thank-you Ryan ! ✌🤓
great community fun bike people are the best
That is too much fun!!!
It's right on the border of too much fun :)
Come down to Springfield Misery and help us get this started!
DM us and we’d be happy to walk you through the process of setting one up 🚲🎉🥳
I’ve done the Longmont variant, but never Boulder. Will need to give it a go soon with a fat bike!
Come on down!
I loved seeing Dana!
me too!
Hello from the Caucausian mountains of Georgia!
Hello from the mountains of Boulder!
LOL this is awesome! Loved it
Love ❤️ too Ryan
This is every week? Dang party animals lol might join one Thursday
YOU SHOULD!
감사합니다.
Thank you so much for your generosity!!
I moved to Texas from that area back in the 90s but still go back from time to time. This looks like alot of fun. And would like to go sometime. Is this just a summer thing ? Or is it possible to go other times of the year?
We do it until it gets too cold, so sometimes in late November, depending on weather
@@duzer Sweet brother man thanks for the reply. Next time I go home to visit all go check it out. I recently found you on here I've sat for hours watching your videos. I want to thank you for the content and the inspiration and positive energy you put back into the universe.
Ok I am going to have to fly out to Boulder to do one of these rides. Looks like it might be more fun than ragbri
It’s kinda like Ragbrai!!
LOL I didn't notice the safety pins upon the First Watch
Safety pins are key!