I’m whole food plant-based vegan and a through solo hiker and recently a pack biker. Beans beans beans , love my beans. Before trips I will cook a truck load of brown rice and dehydrate it along with pinto and black beans, onions, peppers and spices and vacuum pack it into portion size mylar bags. Just ad water, seal it up and eat it an hour or two later after it rehydrates, usually in burrito form on a sprouted grain tortilla, no heat necessary. I always have dried fruit along, which I dehydrate myself to avoid additives. Nuts, nut butter and homemade granola are also a staples in my pack. I also only add salt to my food when hiking or biking.
@ solo traveler... Oh wow!! OMG that sounds amazing!!! How did you dehydrate it... in food dehydrator? I'm a whole foods plant based vegan too!!! For several years now 😁👍
For those more inclined to take a stove along...I dehydrate curry and rice dishes and home made soups...they take up very little space and taste better than store bought dried food.
I do not have a stove with me when I am out, but I have a lighter. And sometimes I take Potatoes with me. If I find a place where I can make and enjoy a small fire, I just put them into the ember. They are black then, but if you peel of the outer skin, its so delicious. it is cooked with a nice flavor /aroma. That is my favorite Cycling food when I am out for days. Nice Video, thanks for that and you said it, everybody reacts a little different but if your nutrition fits, its a pleasure to go and go...
As a long distance cyclist I can relate. There were times when I was cycling through the Mojave desert in Southern California where I was getting 5 miles per gallon. That is 5 miles per gallon of water 💧. Great nutrition video and happy trails!
Tortillas win! I also enjoyed them with tuna and hummus, just gave me new hope and energy on the hardest and coldest days. Gotta say I enjoy having a stove in colder climates. Just the best feeling lieing in your tent, rain outside, and a pasta dish simmering on the stove.
Peanut Butter and Tortillas ! Raw honey on that and it's rocket fuel. ( Only do this when you're actively riding - Avoid sugar if you're not riding. ) Miso Paste is awesome for salt and minerals. Scoop out a finger full and wash it down with water. Sardines are my protein go to. ( I'm not vegetarian ) Easy to carry enough.
Way to go veg! I’ve been a vegetarian for 31 years and I bicycle a lot, about to start bike packing. Thanks for the tips. Lentils are also very good for protein.
I was at a Library in East Mesa Arizona, I was touring on a Trek 520 touring bicycle. I was using a light cable lock, this was a very thin lock....After being in the Library for about an hour I came out and my bicycle and gear was stolen...I almost stopped touring...it hurt that much...I now carry a thick cable lock...and I use rubber elastics to lockdown my brake levers...it locks out both wheels...I do recommend carrying a bicycle lock and using it every time ...you walk away from your bicycle....40,000 miles on 5 different bicycles. . .
There is one more thing that I like to get at the gas station on a long bike ride. It's the big pickle in the bag... the pickle juice with all that salt can help on a long HOT bike ride here in Arizona. I remember this one time I went on a 60 mile ride across town and back and I pulled in to a gas station to refill the water bottles, and I picked up one of those pickles. I sat down in the shade, trying to decide if I was going to make it back home and after that pickle and the juice, I was rejuvenated
Ryan ...you are so funny! Love your sense of humor and calm ability to take life’s ups and downs in stride...while still sharing and communicating so well...
Your energy was the nuts but you created a high risk of heart failure consuming bananas. Potassium is a metal it’s highly conductive and can short circuit the electrical charge your heart produces at every beat for the next heart contraction your heart only reacts to the electrical capacitive discharge. Potassium in fact is a greater capacitor molecule per molecule and can cause cardiac arrest if the potassium creates a hyperkalemic state. Which is directly related to a lowered sodium saturation level as sodium does not ever ever bio accumulate. Any moron Dr tells you different they can argue their claims on an open forum concerning this topic. The AMA or CDC or .Gov is not your advocate EVER.
I'm an old hiker. Cliff Bars did great for many years. Now they sit in my stomach like a LEAD BALL. Fig Newtons are 👍. Snicker Bites are great. Ride On!
I'm currently on a tour around the US and have been winging it with my diet since I've never done a tour so big before. I feel more validated about my diet after watching this because we're doing something fairly similar. I also got a few ideas to try, particularly that morning nutella/pb burrito!
Great show Ryan- MPB… love it! Coming from someone who is drowning in “stuff” and responsibilities in maintaining it, your modest kitchen and lifestyle is so very appealing. Don’t ever envy another’s larger living situation- Keep on keepin’ on buddy💪🏽
I think your content is wonderful! Beans can become a healthy obsession. So many types. So many textures. So many flavors. For those who are nervous about 'gas', your body will adjust and deal with it. You may have some to start, but it will subside. Another energy dense and benificial food is pure almond butter. It has healthy oils and protein, and I'm pretty sure you could live on only it for a great while - and, it tastes good... Ride safe everyone!
pita bread is like thick tortillas, comes in many recipes and sizes/consistencies, and is vegan edit: you dont need a knife to spread peanutbutter/nutellas on tortilla, simply fold and spread
hey friend! I'm a vegetarian too! I have been since 1994 .. I am 50 years old (in the 90s it was normal to become vegetarian / vegan in the hardcore punk scene)
I survived on dried ramen noodles and nuts for a week on a tour cycling trip in Tajikistan! I was dreaming about beans every night while shivering in my tent. :) Lentils, chickpeas, and black beans- all superfoods! I prefer my hands over a butter knife for peanut butter though! :)
I think that a normal spoon is even better than a butter knife. You can use the the other side for spreading and the normal side as a spoon. Great video Ryan!
After 55 years of bike touring I have ditched the plastic water bottles and have switched to wide mouth stainless steel double walled water bottles. The craze of everyone carrying around a water bottle has filled the second hand stores with water bottles. They sell for about $2 to $3 USD. no matter the size. The water tastes so much better and stays cooler. A little more weight than plastic but it is worth the few extra grams /Onces to ditch the plastic. The wide mouth makes them easy to keep clean. The beans and white flour Torts are a protein.
Ryan - I'm a new follower and subscriber. I love your videos. They are a reliable bright spot in my day. Thank you so much for all the hard work and joy that goes into them.
I love your helpful, awesome videos! I just got me my first bikepacking cook set, the "Soto Amicus cook set combo" and I'm so excited! Props that you don't cook the entire time your out there! 🧿🧿🧿
For people who are still running old-school tapered-square bottom brackets, the companion stamped-sheet-metal crank bolt wrench is a viable substitute for a butter knife. Just leave the plastic-covered-handle versions at home.
I never eaten tortilla, black beans and hot sauce before. But woah it is insane, the last 7 days I have eaten it 5 days and I do not get sick of it, it tastes soooo good. Thank you duzer for this easy recipe, lol.
Ry, thanks, man, for your rundown on bike touring food. One reason I liked your lineup is because I’am a vegetarian, too, and yeah, I love them beans. I also eat a lot of Raman, peanut butter and I eat the hell out of Nutella. In my part of the country, gas stations carry a sweet called Fudge Rounds and a cousin which is a Oatmeal round. It’s junk food, of course, but really hits hits the spot when you’re on your last leg and you feel like you’re going to die if you don’t get something, quick. I’am sure you know the feeling. Om!
Do you count your calories, or track how much you are taking in so that you don't bonk? Like are you making sure to take in X amount in the morning, then X amount per hour the rest of the day?
Great info Ryan. I've got to be honest....the pre-"smoothied" beans in the pouch don't look overly appetizing but I imagine after 8 hours on the bike you just need all the calories you can get! I did an awesome overnight kayak trip yesterday with my dog Bella & found myself snacking on seaweed & nuts, etc with great enthusiasm...another great video!!!
I do a lot of rice knorr rice bags light fast to cook come in a lot different flavors mix with top Roman and can of soup or meat Just need hot water you heat on a fire or get at a 7 11 free
Thanks so much for the great information Ryan! I was on the fence about getting a camping stove for my setup but I think I’m going to go without after seeing your video.
I alway like having a stove on longer trips (over 3-4 days) where I am not relying on restaurants for meals. Being able to cook ramen, rice and pasta, etc. greatly increases the variety of meal possibilities. Also, being able to heat water for tea/coffee/cocoa/soup on cold and/or wet days can really reduce the suck-factor. A "pop-can" alcohol stove setup for hot drinks doesn't take much space, one just needs to have a metal bowl or cup to heat the water in instead of plastic.
Some kind of full spectrum supplement powder you cam mix into your water, to get all the nutrients the food doesn't provide, is an easy way to get a whole lot more into the system. I recommend Youngevity products.
Appreciate the video. Pro tip for anyone on a tour in the South US is to hit up a Dollar General. You’ll pass one or several everyday guaranteed. They have all the foods you’d need as well as essential toiletries and even Boudreaux Butt Paste for the saddle care.
Instant oatmeal. You can cold soak it, but I carry a stove when I hike. Also, my wife loves Valentina just as much as you, and she recently found it in a 4 Liter jug! That’s right, over a gallon of Valentina for 7 bucks! I’m still amused by it.
Toda la comida que mencionaste sonó como música para mi oídos, no me e aventurado al bike packing aún pero estoy emocionado tan solo de escuchar que tipo de comida puedo llevar y como hondureño esa comida es super fácil de comer. Si vienes a Honduras ten por seguro que tu viaje será más fácil y muy divertido con rutas muy buenas.
Great video and very helpful. Have you done a video on keeping your bike secure while doing your tours? Like when stopping at gas stations, supermarkets, and campsites? THANKS!
Bagels have lots of carbs, and of course whole grain bagels are s'posed to be the healthier choice. They're bulky and not idea for packing, but for day rides or as an option on a menu somewhere out on the trail...they're a great alternative to toast, muffins, and tortillas. Thanks for pluggin the Newtons! An old school energy source for sure. Had a half stack this morning before my ride. Worked great!
Nutella is spreadable Snickers. I like a bag of ground flaxseed. Weighs little and adds a lot of nutrition. Yep, a heavy butter knife is almost counter-intuitive, but just is good kitchen hygiene too. Easy to clean and has bike tool possibilities. Lot of good stuff to think about. Well done.
Great video! Really enjoyed listening and watching what kind of food you eat!! We love trail running - helpful to know other people plans 👌 sending a like love and sub from Ireland 🇮🇪
Hey Ryan, no stove is the way to go, I enjoy flavored tuna packets or pepperoni slices, string cheese on a flour tortilla, peanut butter and jelly/honey is a must, I also like granola cereal, with powdered milk/vanilla instant breakfast and all you need is water, and if lucky you can find some berries to pick roadside. Poptarts, Kind bars, paydays, snickers, powered fruiit juice or Gatorade mix, cheese/crackers packs, and cookies. If I go through a town, I will stop for fastfood, and buy extra for dinners or breakfast, and fill up my metal jug with ice and drink. Sugarfree hard candy makes riding hills more enjoyable.
The reason that calorie dense foods are usually looked at as unhealthy tend to be because of two things lack of micronutrients and the excess of calories. If you are biking the whole day you'll need the extra "easy" calories and since you'll probably have at least one or two "proper" meals each day day, munching on nutella wouldn't be unhealthy, it would actually be a healthy choice since you need those quick calories to drive the engine.
You pronounced frijoles perfectly my friend. 🙂👍🏻 I'm so happy to find your video because I was laughed at whenever I wiped out a can of frijoles on my bikepacking rides. 😊👍🏻👍🏻
Maybe you could put your hot sauce in a squirt gun and then it doubles as bear spray... Keep it handy near the handlebars, along with your emergency whistle, but in the shade? Get the one that looks like a blimp and not like a real gun? This is what think tanks are like?
On our first bike tour, we ate ice cream, snickers bars and Coca Cola every time we felt our energy went down. And a lot of chewing gum after that to save teeth. And we didn't gain any weight by the end of the tour. Instead lost several kilograms. It's a kid's dream. To ride a bike all day, eat chocolate, ice cream, candy and drink Cola. Of course now we make midday meals healthier but occasional McDonald's burgers still give a good boost of energy.
If you ever have the first inkling of gut trouble I would suspect lectins is the culprit, between the beans and the peanut butter...... But if it works for you you don't fix what's not broken... You might want to look into the lectin free diet and see if there's anything you like there
Wow! Ryan IS human......he dropped an "F Bomb"! I now have my new 600X Adventure! Love it! I was noticing yours and I think it would be good if you shared all of your upgrades, accessories etc....What you have done to your awesome new bike to make it yours. I have adopted a plant based, whole foods diet.....for the most part. Have lived it for about 7 years now. I avoid processed sugar like the plague. The only animal products I eat are a little Deer or Elk maybe two meals a month. No store bought animal products. Just recently, I quit store bought bread and tortillas. If I have flour products, I grind the grains at home and make them here. I also quit peanuts (that means PB as well). Don't know how long this will last. I do feel better and can still do the extended single track rides (10 or more miles) just fine. I just turned 61. Haven't done any overnighters on my 600X yet. As a footnote, I ditched the front brake hose "sliders" (the things that Clamped the hose to the fork tube). They should allow the hose to slide as the fork compresses. They instead hold the hose fixed and cause the hose to kink at the banjo fitting on the caliper and at the lower "slider". I custom made my own brake hose ferrules or guides and now the hose slides as it should. I emailed this same info to Priority. Check yours and see what I mean. Thanks for sharing.
Hello!! The only things I’ve added are a dropper seat post and the rear rack, everything else is stock. I’ll do a video at some point! Thanks for your comment
Best and worst thing about bicycle touring: Good is you get to eat a lot and will never gain weight. The bad is you have to eat a lot. The portion size at peoples houses and restaurants in US and Mexico is enough but when you cross the boarder into Guatemala they just aren't enough. I rode to Panama and my weight seemed pretty stable in the US and Mexico but after that I did notice the rest of the world just doesn't eat as much and was having problems keeping my weight up. By El Salvador I just gave up and started eating tons of junk food to substitute meals, even those I cooked myself, something I never do, and that kept me going. I burn a ton of calories while touring and gummy candies, chocolate, and ice cream is my friend.
My selection of food for biking on the road: Knorr packets, goober jam and peanut butter, energy bars, tuna packets, trail mixes, fruit, cookies, certain types of candies, half can sized prok-n-beans, and vegetables, powdered milk, granola, energy bars, instant oatmeals, spices, salt-n-pepper, tortillas, dried fruits, small chip bags...the list grows for food on the road. Goal in long term bike touring; You are feeding muscles (Protein), your energy, nutrients (vitamins), salts, and sugars (due to long exercise which burns calories, salts, and glucose levels in your body).
Ryan, have you found a non-matallic way to carry so many beans? And, how do u get rid of your cans once finished? Throw them away or recycle? Also, I love rice and beans together. Would a small stove make sense for cooking rice every few days, or is there another option? Thanks for these vids!
Lots of junk food in your super journeys but I understand, they taste good and they are easy to find . You have found your best formula man and it works.
I have a brilliant idea... actual hippie Nutella but with macadamia nuts... the idea for the recipe just hit me... Some kind of non-GMO sugar... or honey... Extra virgin coconut oil, cocoa powder, and raw macadamia nuts, some salt and vanilla? Maybe lightly blanched raw macadamia nuts? Just to keep it less funky for the Long Haul theoretically? What's missing in your diet is high quality fats to make your hormones from... Avocados are good but you could use a little something extra and steady Maybe... Homemade Nutella substitute might be the key... Where's my food processor... macadamia nuts are hard to find Raw. Somewhat... And in general macadamia nuts are expensive... That's why you're better off going online and ordering bulk... Make an investment in your nutrition... Also, dehydrated Berry powders are very light and portable... Get some vitamin C the natural way... Bring a shaker cup, and be careful not to breathe the berry dust when you're dispensing it. Then there's always organic grass-fed butter... For those who allow themselves to indulge
Ryan, love all your videos. I was in the crowd of "goofballs" with you at RAGBRAI 2018. I always wondered how it is you are able to find the time to do all these awesome adventures. What kind of career path allows this to happen for you?
I’m going to guess he lives in the apartment above his parent’s garage to save money too. This guess is based upon his garage/living room and his thankful expressions he has directed to his parents in the Baja divide video.
One of the toughest things for me to figure out in terms of bikepacking IS the food stuff. I have lots of allergies and intolerances. If I were to eat even small amounts of gas station food, I would not be able to sleep at all and thus unable to cycle. I would so so love to buy your touring bike, but I wouldnt be able to really use it. There is only so much precooking I could do.
Liked how Ali was in this video. Reminded me of "Love Cycles." I have watched the series twice. Such an inspiring and journey. Thank you for the backpacking food ideas!
I’m whole food plant-based vegan and a through solo hiker and recently a pack biker. Beans beans beans , love my beans. Before trips I will cook a truck load of brown rice and dehydrate it along with pinto and black beans, onions, peppers and spices and vacuum pack it into portion size mylar bags. Just ad water, seal it up and eat it an hour or two later after it rehydrates, usually in burrito form on a sprouted grain tortilla, no heat necessary. I always have dried fruit along, which I dehydrate myself to avoid additives. Nuts, nut butter and homemade granola are also a staples in my pack. I also only add salt to my food when hiking or biking.
great idea....thanks for the tip
@ solo traveler... Oh wow!! OMG that sounds amazing!!! How did you dehydrate it... in food dehydrator?
I'm a whole foods plant based vegan too!!! For several years now 😁👍
Yeah! 🎉 I’m not the only one! Bravo!
Kalamata Olives are a good option: salt, oil and lots of carbs, taste great and last for ever.
Trader Joe make them in little single serve packets, and they're 50 cents each. So good.
For those more inclined to take a stove along...I dehydrate curry and rice dishes and home made soups...they take up very little space and taste better than store bought dried food.
I do not have a stove with me when I am out, but I have a lighter. And sometimes I take Potatoes with me. If I find a place where I can make and enjoy a small fire, I just put them into the ember. They are black then, but if you peel of the outer skin, its so delicious. it is cooked with a nice flavor /aroma. That is my favorite Cycling food when I am out for days. Nice Video, thanks for that and you said it, everybody reacts a little different but if your nutrition fits, its a pleasure to go and go...
As a long distance cyclist I can relate. There were times when I was cycling through the Mojave desert in Southern California where I was getting 5 miles per gallon. That is 5 miles per gallon of water 💧. Great nutrition video and happy trails!
Going on my first bikepacking trip (650 miles) in a few days. You’re coming out with all these vids at the perfect time!!!
I hope you have the best time ever! Good luck.
@@jazziered142 thank you so much!!!
I hope you have a great time! I hope to get to that point some day!
@@skelitalmisfit12 thank you!! I’m sure you will :) you could always do a long distance but just take them in way shorter days. It can be done!
How'd it go :D?! (just watching this to double check on my plan for a trip later this year haha)
Tortillas win! I also enjoyed them with tuna and hummus, just gave me new hope and energy on the hardest and coldest days. Gotta say I enjoy having a stove in colder climates. Just the best feeling lieing in your tent, rain outside, and a pasta dish simmering on the stove.
Peanut Butter and Tortillas ! Raw honey on that and it's rocket fuel. ( Only do this when you're actively riding - Avoid sugar if you're not riding. )
Miso Paste is awesome for salt and minerals. Scoop out a finger full and wash it down with water.
Sardines are my protein go to. ( I'm not vegetarian ) Easy to carry enough.
Way to go veg! I’ve been a vegetarian for 31 years and I bicycle a lot, about to start bike packing. Thanks for the tips. Lentils are also very good for protein.
I was at a Library in East Mesa Arizona, I was touring on a Trek 520 touring bicycle. I was using a light cable lock, this was a very thin lock....After being in the Library for about an hour I came out and my bicycle and gear was stolen...I almost stopped touring...it hurt that much...I now carry a thick cable lock...and I use rubber elastics to lockdown my brake levers...it locks out both wheels...I do recommend carrying a bicycle lock and using it every time ...you walk away from your bicycle....40,000 miles on 5 different bicycles. . .
There is one more thing that I like to get at the gas station on a long bike ride. It's the big pickle in the bag... the pickle juice with all that salt can help on a long HOT bike ride here in Arizona. I remember this one time I went on a 60 mile ride across town and back and I pulled in to a gas station to refill the water bottles, and I picked up one of those pickles. I sat down in the shade, trying to decide if I was going to make it back home and after that pickle and the juice, I was rejuvenated
Ryan ...you are so funny! Love your sense of humor and calm ability to take life’s ups and downs in stride...while still sharing and communicating so well...
I am also vegetarian, so I hit the like button 😊 from India 🇮🇳
Yay!! Thanks
I just returned from a 4 Day canoe trip, and fueled with peanutbutter and banana tortilla's!
Your energy was the nuts but you created a high risk of heart failure consuming bananas. Potassium is a metal it’s highly conductive and can short circuit the electrical charge your heart produces at every beat for the next heart contraction your heart only reacts to the electrical capacitive discharge. Potassium in fact is a greater capacitor molecule per molecule and can cause cardiac arrest if the potassium creates a hyperkalemic state. Which is directly related to a lowered sodium saturation level as sodium does not ever ever bio accumulate.
Any moron Dr tells you different they can argue their claims on an open forum concerning this topic.
The AMA or CDC or .Gov is not your advocate EVER.
The great thing about canoe trip is you can bring a cooler. Steak and lobster tails first night!
@@dalethebelldiver7740 Ha foeking ha !!!
I'm an old hiker. Cliff Bars did great for many years. Now they sit in my stomach like a LEAD BALL. Fig Newtons are 👍. Snicker Bites are great. Ride On!
I hear you about clif bars, love the fig ones
I'm currently on a tour around the US and have been winging it with my diet since I've never done a tour so big before. I feel more validated about my diet after watching this because we're doing something fairly similar. I also got a few ideas to try, particularly that morning nutella/pb burrito!
Right on!! Have fun out there, and yes, Nutella tortillas are soooo good
Great show Ryan- MPB… love it! Coming from someone who is drowning in “stuff” and responsibilities in maintaining it, your modest kitchen and lifestyle is so very appealing. Don’t ever envy another’s larger living situation- Keep on keepin’ on buddy💪🏽
With all of the beans that Ryan eats, it's a good thing he is outside riding his bike often! ⛽😲
he he :)
@@duzer 😀
🫘 Don't forget to pack plenty of toilet paper 🧻
I think your content is wonderful! Beans can become a healthy obsession. So many types. So many textures. So many flavors. For those who are nervous about 'gas', your body will adjust and deal with it. You may have some to start, but it will subside. Another energy dense and benificial food is pure almond butter. It has healthy oils and protein, and I'm pretty sure you could live on only it for a great while - and, it tastes good... Ride safe everyone!
I was wondering if that diet would cause GI issues 😅
So many helpfull advice. You should definitely write a book, a bikepacking manual. Best regards, peace.
Yes! Great idea! Maybe with little stories from the trail sprinkled in between tips
Everything in moderation, my staple peanut butter and honey from my bees and my farm raised beef and of course all the veggies out of the garden.😃
Yum
You are truly a bikepacking encyclopedia! So much good information.
Thank you. Hope this was helpful
The take-away...BEANS, BEANS, GOOD FOR YOUR HEART. THE MORE YOU EAT... Sing it with me guys! Great video Ryan :)
💩💨💣💦💩☠🚴♂️🤣
The healthier your heart is! 😎
2 burritos for a century? That's some great MPB.
I eat 2 burritos while preparing burritos, except mine would have beef or pork as well.
Very helpful video. Thank you.
Glad to hear it
pita bread is like thick tortillas, comes in many recipes and sizes/consistencies, and is vegan
edit: you dont need a knife to spread peanutbutter/nutellas on tortilla, simply fold and spread
hey friend! I'm a vegetarian too! I have been since 1994 .. I am 50 years old (in the 90s it was normal to become vegetarian / vegan in the hardcore punk scene)
I survived on dried ramen noodles and nuts for a week on a tour cycling trip in Tajikistan! I was dreaming about beans every night while shivering in my tent. :) Lentils, chickpeas, and black beans- all superfoods! I prefer my hands over a butter knife for peanut butter though! :)
We’ve been vegetarian for the same amount of time!! Loved this video. We will definitely add more beans next bike-packing trip :)
I think that a normal spoon is even better than a butter knife. You can use the the other side for spreading and the normal side as a spoon. Great video Ryan!
I just love the random clips of you doing wild and random shit because that’s what makes riding fun
I agree!!
After 55 years of bike touring I have ditched the plastic water bottles and have switched to wide mouth stainless steel double walled water bottles. The craze of everyone carrying around a water bottle has filled the second hand stores with water bottles. They sell for about $2 to $3 USD. no matter the size. The water tastes so much better and stays cooler. A little more weight than plastic but it is worth the few extra grams /Onces to ditch the plastic. The wide mouth makes them easy to keep clean. The beans and white flour Torts are a protein.
I agree! Love stainless steel
Ryan - I'm a new follower and subscriber. I love your videos. They are a reliable bright spot in my day. Thank you so much for all the hard work and joy that goes into them.
Hello Mark! I’m glad that you found me. Stay tuned for much more
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I love your helpful, awesome videos! I just got me my first bikepacking cook set, the "Soto Amicus cook set combo" and I'm so excited! Props that you don't cook the entire time your out there! 🧿🧿🧿
You have been doing this a long time so i don't know if you are aware of just HOW helpful this is for newbies.
For people who are still running old-school tapered-square bottom brackets, the companion stamped-sheet-metal crank bolt wrench is a viable substitute for a butter knife. Just leave the plastic-covered-handle versions at home.
I never eaten tortilla, black beans and hot sauce before. But woah it is insane, the last 7 days I have eaten it 5 days and I do not get sick of it, it tastes soooo good. Thank you duzer for this easy recipe, lol.
Right on!! Glad you’re loving it
The Sea to Summit long spoon does all the jobs your butter knife does, plus it's a spoon.
Clicked for the beans, stayed for the Valentina
Haha ;) love Valentina
Such good sense. I’m going to try to do as you do nutrition wise, flatbread, beans and hot sauce! I like that. Thanks.
Yum!! It’s great travel food
Ry, thanks, man, for your rundown on bike touring food. One reason I liked your lineup is because I’am a vegetarian, too, and yeah, I love them beans. I also eat a lot of Raman, peanut butter and I eat the hell out of Nutella. In my part of the country, gas stations carry a sweet called Fudge Rounds and a cousin which is a Oatmeal round. It’s junk food, of course, but really hits hits the spot when you’re on your last leg and you feel like you’re going to die if you don’t get something, quick. I’am sure you know the feeling. Om!
Im also a vegetarian and loves beans! And also likes to go out and ride my bike. Great video as always Ryan! Greetings from 🇸🇪
Do you count your calories, or track how much you are taking in so that you don't bonk? Like are you making sure to take in X amount in the morning, then X amount per hour the rest of the day?
Great info Ryan. I've got to be honest....the pre-"smoothied" beans in the pouch don't look overly appetizing but I imagine after 8 hours on the bike you just need all the calories you can get! I did an awesome overnight kayak trip yesterday with my dog Bella & found myself snacking on seaweed & nuts, etc with great enthusiasm...another great video!!!
I do a lot of rice knorr rice bags light fast to cook come in a lot different flavors mix with top Roman and can of soup or meat
Just need hot water you heat on a fire or get at a 7 11 free
Thanks so much for the great information Ryan! I was on the fence about getting a camping stove for my setup but I think I’m going to go without after seeing your video.
I alway like having a stove on longer trips (over 3-4 days) where I am not relying on restaurants for meals. Being able to cook ramen, rice and pasta, etc. greatly increases the variety of meal possibilities. Also, being able to heat water for tea/coffee/cocoa/soup on cold and/or wet days can really reduce the suck-factor. A "pop-can" alcohol stove setup for hot drinks doesn't take much space, one just needs to have a metal bowl or cup to heat the water in instead of plastic.
Thanks for the helpful tips! I am new to your channel and aspire to becoming a MTB guide out in the Northeast.
Hope to see you on the trails one day!
Cheese, Sardines, and fruit cocktail
Some kind of full spectrum supplement powder you cam mix into your water, to get all the nutrients the food doesn't provide, is an easy way to get a whole lot more into the system.
I recommend Youngevity products.
Appreciate the video. Pro tip for anyone on a tour in the South US is to hit up a Dollar General. You’ll pass one or several everyday guaranteed. They have all the foods you’d need as well as essential toiletries and even Boudreaux Butt Paste for the saddle care.
Great video. I was mountain biking in Morocco and one day burnt 8500 calories. It was a tough day, but oh so much fun!!
Who wants some cold beans out of a can?? Gimme some of your favorite easily packable foods
Tuna…specifically sweet & spicy tuna from Aldi
Instant oatmeal. You can cold soak it, but I carry a stove when I hike. Also, my wife loves Valentina just as much as you, and she recently found it in a 4 Liter jug! That’s right, over a gallon of Valentina for 7 bucks! I’m still amused by it.
Soy curls.
Your description of the cliff bars was hilarious. Definitely should get a sponsorship after that 😂👏🏽
Haha! They love me ;)
I need the t-shirt for my next trip! how can i get some? And do they have a version with metric burritos for here in Canada? thx
Toda la comida que mencionaste sonó como música para mi oídos, no me e aventurado al bike packing aún pero estoy emocionado tan solo de escuchar que tipo de comida puedo llevar y como hondureño esa comida es super fácil de comer. Si vienes a Honduras ten por seguro que tu viaje será más fácil y muy divertido con rutas muy buenas.
Great video and very helpful. Have you done a video on keeping your bike secure while doing your tours? Like when stopping at gas stations, supermarkets, and campsites? THANKS!
Bagels have lots of carbs, and of course whole grain bagels are s'posed to be the healthier choice. They're bulky and not idea for packing, but for day rides or as an option on a menu somewhere out on the trail...they're a great alternative to toast, muffins, and tortillas.
Thanks for pluggin the Newtons! An old school energy source for sure. Had a half stack this morning before my ride. Worked great!
Nutella is spreadable Snickers. I like a bag of ground flaxseed. Weighs little and adds a lot of nutrition. Yep, a heavy butter knife is almost counter-intuitive, but just is good kitchen hygiene too. Easy to clean and has bike tool possibilities. Lot of good stuff to think about. Well done.
It's like watching The Lighthouse again, "Why' y'spill yer beans?" "Goddamn farts!"
Aww its so nice to see Ali.....we miss her.
@@comfortableovertones They split up, Ryan has a video about it
Great video! Really enjoyed listening and watching what kind of food you eat!! We love trail running - helpful to know other people plans 👌 sending a like love and sub from Ireland 🇮🇪
the burito with banana, peanutbutter and nutella is very inspiring.
Hey Ryan, no stove is the way to go, I enjoy flavored tuna packets or pepperoni slices, string cheese on a flour tortilla, peanut butter and jelly/honey is a must, I also like granola cereal, with powdered milk/vanilla instant breakfast and all you need is water, and if lucky you can find some berries to pick roadside. Poptarts, Kind bars, paydays, snickers, powered fruiit juice or Gatorade mix, cheese/crackers packs, and cookies. If I go through a town, I will stop for fastfood, and buy extra for dinners or breakfast, and fill up my metal jug with ice and drink. Sugarfree hard candy makes riding hills more enjoyable.
WFPB, if you want it healthy, hard to get on a biketrip, but you are doing it pretty great.
The reason that calorie dense foods are usually looked at as unhealthy tend to be because of two things lack of micronutrients and the excess of calories.
If you are biking the whole day you'll need the extra "easy" calories and since you'll probably have at least one or two "proper" meals each day day, munching on nutella wouldn't be unhealthy, it would actually be a healthy choice since you need those quick calories to drive the engine.
I have no such questions. My wife and I watch you and we keep saying "oh, Ryan is eating that sweet stuff again!" 😁
Glad to see you again Ryan!
Always compact/dehydrated trail food....except during Ragbrai...then it's PIE!....hope to see ya there this year.
Nutella Spread in a tortilla wrap with cut up bananas. Then warm it up in a pan! 🤤
You pronounced frijoles perfectly my friend. 🙂👍🏻 I'm so happy to find your video because I was laughed at whenever I wiped out a can of frijoles on my bikepacking rides. 😊👍🏻👍🏻
whey isolate, electrolyte powder, sasague and meats. the carbs are easy to come by. spinach, veggies..
Maybe you could put your hot sauce in a squirt gun and then it doubles as bear spray... Keep it handy near the handlebars, along with your emergency whistle, but in the shade? Get the one that looks like a blimp and not like a real gun? This is what think tanks are like?
On our first bike tour, we ate ice cream, snickers bars and Coca Cola every time we felt our energy went down. And a lot of chewing gum after that to save teeth. And we didn't gain any weight by the end of the tour. Instead lost several kilograms. It's a kid's dream. To ride a bike all day, eat chocolate, ice cream, candy and drink Cola. Of course now we make midday meals healthier but occasional McDonald's burgers still give a good boost of energy.
Great tips. I’ll be buying most of these. Thanks 👍
Great video!, what rear rack and cages are you using on your bike, thanks
carry a bit of nutritional yeast for extra micros/macros and a flavor bonus. great vids
Good idea
Brilliant T-shirt!
"53 Miles Per Burrito".
Classic
Entertaining video mixed with some excellent advice, thank you 😊
Did you mention about beans … ? 😁🤣👍🏻
Thank you!! Beans for the win
What kind of lock(s) do you use when grocery shopping or eating in restaurants?
I really like being vegetarian on tour. No fire needed! Great idea.
If you ever have the first inkling of gut trouble I would suspect lectins is the culprit, between the beans and the peanut butter...... But if it works for you you don't fix what's not broken... You might want to look into the lectin free diet and see if there's anything you like there
Great video. Thanks for all the good info. Take care, Al
11:13 what's wrong with liking the peanut butter off your knuckles? Just make sure to bring sanitizer to clean your hands before eating :)
Wow! Ryan IS human......he dropped an "F Bomb"! I now have my new 600X Adventure! Love it! I was noticing yours and I think it would be good if you shared all of your upgrades, accessories etc....What you have done to your awesome new bike to make it yours. I have adopted a plant based, whole foods diet.....for the most part. Have lived it for about 7 years now. I avoid processed sugar like the plague. The only animal products I eat are a little Deer or Elk maybe two meals a month. No store bought animal products. Just recently, I quit store bought bread and tortillas. If I have flour products, I grind the grains at home and make them here. I also quit peanuts (that means PB as well). Don't know how long this will last. I do feel better and can still do the extended single track rides (10 or more miles) just fine. I just turned 61. Haven't done any overnighters on my 600X yet. As a footnote, I ditched the front brake hose "sliders" (the things that Clamped the hose to the fork tube). They should allow the hose to slide as the fork compresses. They instead hold the hose fixed and cause the hose to kink at the banjo fitting on the caliper and at the lower "slider". I custom made my own brake hose ferrules or guides and now the hose slides as it should. I emailed this same info to Priority. Check yours and see what I mean. Thanks for sharing.
Hello!!
The only things I’ve added are a dropper seat post and the rear rack, everything else is stock.
I’ll do a video at some point!
Thanks for your comment
This was so helpful- thanks so much!
Best and worst thing about bicycle touring: Good is you get to eat a lot and will never gain weight. The bad is you have to eat a lot. The portion size at peoples houses and restaurants in US and Mexico is enough but when you cross the boarder into Guatemala they just aren't enough. I rode to Panama and my weight seemed pretty stable in the US and Mexico but after that I did notice the rest of the world just doesn't eat as much and was having problems keeping my weight up. By El Salvador I just gave up and started eating tons of junk food to substitute meals, even those I cooked myself, something I never do, and that kept me going. I burn a ton of calories while touring and gummy candies, chocolate, and ice cream is my friend.
Thanks for sharing this Packing Information Brother 😎. Butter Knife! Got It 👍✌️❤️
My selection of food for biking on the road: Knorr packets, goober jam and peanut butter, energy bars, tuna packets, trail mixes, fruit, cookies, certain types of candies, half can sized prok-n-beans, and vegetables, powdered milk, granola, energy bars, instant oatmeals, spices, salt-n-pepper, tortillas, dried fruits, small chip bags...the list grows for food on the road. Goal in long term bike touring; You are feeding muscles (Protein), your energy, nutrients (vitamins), salts, and sugars (due to long exercise which burns calories, salts, and glucose levels in your body).
Ryan, have you found a non-matallic way to carry so many beans? And, how do u get rid of your cans once finished? Throw them away or recycle? Also, I love rice and beans together. Would a small stove make sense for cooking rice every few days, or is there another option? Thanks for these vids!
Lots of junk food in your super journeys but I understand, they taste good and they are easy to find . You have found your best formula man and it works.
I have a brilliant idea... actual hippie Nutella but with macadamia nuts... the idea for the recipe just hit me... Some kind of non-GMO sugar... or honey... Extra virgin coconut oil, cocoa powder, and raw macadamia nuts, some salt and vanilla? Maybe lightly blanched raw macadamia nuts? Just to keep it less funky for the Long Haul theoretically? What's missing in your diet is high quality fats to make your hormones from... Avocados are good but you could use a little something extra and steady Maybe... Homemade Nutella substitute might be the key... Where's my food processor... macadamia nuts are hard to find Raw. Somewhat... And in general macadamia nuts are expensive... That's why you're better off going online and ordering bulk... Make an investment in your nutrition... Also, dehydrated Berry powders are very light and portable... Get some vitamin C the natural way... Bring a shaker cup, and be careful not to breathe the berry dust when you're dispensing it. Then there's always organic grass-fed butter... For those who allow themselves to indulge
Reminds me of when I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail except I never packed canned goods because they are heavier.
I work a high labor job at a super market. Those shells and peanut butter a pretty good go to for energy.
Great stuff in here. We always forget how much we need to eat and the importance of it being clean food!
How do you like that Smith helmet? Does it have really good ventilation?
Thanks for all if the info, bro!
Ryan, love all your videos. I was in the crowd of "goofballs" with you at RAGBRAI 2018. I always wondered how it is you are able to find the time to do all these awesome adventures. What kind of career path allows this to happen for you?
He gets paid to make RUclips videos
I’m going to guess he lives in the apartment above his parent’s garage to save money too. This guess is based upon his garage/living room and his thankful expressions he has directed to his parents in the Baja divide video.
“BEANS beans Frijoles bEaNs”
“First off I am not a nutritionist”
Hahaha. I am a bean and bike lover, cheers amigo!
Love the fridge photo gallery and magnets.
One of the toughest things for me to figure out in terms of bikepacking IS the food stuff.
I have lots of allergies and intolerances. If I were to eat even small amounts of gas station food, I would not be able to sleep at all and thus unable to cycle.
I would so so love to buy your touring bike, but I wouldnt be able to really use it. There is only so much precooking I could do.
Liked how Ali was in this video. Reminded me of "Love Cycles." I have watched the series twice. Such an inspiring and journey. Thank you for the backpacking food ideas!