Love the series. That’s how I discovered your channel. When my son saw the footage of the continental divide trail he texted me and convinced me we need to do a five year anniversary trip next year, just the best spots. He already bought the bike. Thanks again for the amazing footage and excellent reporting from the trail.
Great tip on not unloading your trash at remote outposts! Very thoughtful and considerate. Great idea about Jenny teaching use of the Garmin. She can locate a Starbucks anywhere in the world. lol
Sad to see it over, but glad you and Jenny made it back safely! This is the content I really enjoy and how I found you. Pre-covid I travelled and flew every weekend so your pilot knowledge videos were very pertinent also, but beating down a trail is what I live for. And my traveling days may be over. Thanks to the family for letting you disappear for a while. Thanks Juan and Jenny!
This is truly a very helpful video, and I greatly appreciate you taking the time to explain and video the things you packed and hauled with you along your trip. It brought me right back to my days of long distance sled dog training and racing up in Alaska, and all of the related figuring out of what works and what doesn't when out on the trail for the 300-1000 mile adventure races my dogs and I competed in during my 25 years living in the great white north.. As I had mentioned in an earlier comment on one of you TAT videos, I don't even know about the existence of the TAT until I saw your Facebook video updates along the trail, and the fact that it basically runs right through our back door in American Falls, ID totally blew me away. Thanks you to you and Jenny, I'm very aware of it now, and have shared your videos with my son, daughter, and brothers, and we are all very excited to experience the TAT for ourselves. Thanks again for taking us all along on your adventure. Cheers to you and Jenny!
I hope you enjoyed your trip. While the rest of the world has sat and stewed at home, you went out and did something constructive for yourself and your character. Thank you for bringing us along, as you could, that was some incredible scenery.
Juan, thanks for this video about the (un)packing for your trip. That was some ride and I was glad to be along on the video end. I watched every one of them from my couch here in Sonoma County, It was such a nice change of pace for me here while staying away from people while the Covid 19 continued its spread through the county. Thank you so much for taking us along, and so glad you got home safely.
What an adventure you and Jenny had. It was a thrill to meet you both at Stearman Field. Thanks for the gear rundown. It is interesting to us non-riders as well! I was wondering how you stowed it all. Thanks for sharing the whole adventure. Simply awesome and most impressive!
The saying "P.P.P.P.P.P." -- "Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance" certainly applies. Yes, some can take off on a lark and brag about it while others wish they had followed your guidance. Thanks for the debrief.
Hi Juan, Glad that you had a great trip. While I have not used my Sidi boots for as much off roading that you did, I had both the Discovery and the Cross Fire boots. I have ridden the Discovery boots in 100 plus Texas weather and I rode all day with these boots without a heat issue. I did not ride the Cross Fire boots really hot temps, but as far as I can recall they were both comfortable and did not have a heat issue. As my last MC riding was in 2013, I am not sure what improvements or changes Sidi has made to their boots. I have well over 75,000 road miles and about 4,000 off road miles in Sidi boots and if I were still able to ride, Sidi is my choice. I am sure that you can find out a lot more about Sidi boots on ADVRider. Thanks again for all your great videos as I have learned a lot about aviation and fire fighting from them. Stay Safe !!
What a great ride!, thanks for taking us along. Would be interesting to see a comparative list of items that you had to bring as to what Jenny had on the trip......Ha ha, thanks again!
Juan, thanks for the detailed re-cap of your packing! This is literally worth its weight in gold to someone planning this trip! I really enjoyed all your footage from this adventure. Any additional unused footage would be much appreciated. Thanks again and ride safe my friend.
Always great to see what you pack, Juan. Your packing vids years ago influenced my kit greatly. And thanks for the plug. We're sending you a replacement Duo!
Mighty fine after-action report. Not too much that you didn't use. For cheep and good, steel toed Red Wings are tough to beat. They let you maneuver freely off the bike for pushing and hiking. Great report. Thanks!
Very much enjoyed your adventures. Thanks for sharing it with us. Would have loved joining you by my trashed body won't allow that now. Glad the bikes held up well and you had such a knowledgeable partner for the trip in Jenny. Looks like you need that front tire now too.
You know the script was written, and the line was Dallas, not Vegas.. it was changed because of JFK's assassination happening in Dallas between filming and release of the movie.. listen close,, Vegas was overdubbed.. just a little lesser known trivia.. ever seen a commie with a glass of water?
I was with you all the way on your ride. Thank you so much for bringing me a long. Very much Happy to see that you are safe at home. Thanks for sharing this adventure. Saw much of comments on this video. Toss the old stinky clothes not worth the eBay value. That guy needs an exam.
Superb! Thanks both for taking us all along... Going to watch again now "with wife" to show my stuff isn't too much :-) :-) Oh, yeah!!!... the Honda's "didn't miss a beat" Cheers Wayne
Hey, Juan. Actually this is Ron, down in Denton, TX. Went to the Barber shop today & struck up a conversation with a guy with comparably white hair & found out he knows who you are. He handed me a Business Card; "CAPTAIN JOHN R. MATHERS Former Captain Braniff Int'l., Piedmont, US Air." Type Ratings; B-727, DC8, F28, B-737, I.A. Jet, Citation Bravo Citation XLS+. Turbo Jet, Flight Engineer. I'd say he's been around. I have a warm spot in my heart for 727s, as in the mid to late '60s, there were a lot of 727s flying around with Nose Gears & other stuff that I put in. Sometimes, it's a small world.
Juan, I am glad you got home safely and can now shower without shoes on and eat good food from your Jenny. Your kids must be so happy to get their Daddy home. X♡X
i meet a world rider in South Westland,NZ Aotearoa.He had come from Europe via Asia/Ozi,and he had two pairs of boots similar to those Foxes.First pair was normal,second pair had a series of holes punched thru the uppers,tongue area etc,but not where needed for structure or safety.these holes varied in size,from 20mm-5mm,and all were finished in a type of eyelet.When i quizzed him,he said look at the first pair,in new condition,he did admit that the second pair had been replaced twice since leaving France,but he still kept the first pair for cold weather use.His feet were in great shape,and he sweared by the ventilation,claiming he felt far more relaxed,and as he was in his mid 70s he needed all the help he could get.Food for thought.
My oh my, your adventure was a whole lot more than I would have convinced myself to attempt; but even if I wanted too, my 77 years and the accompanying annoying neighbor, arth-ritus, would have severely restricted my movements. I wouldn't have survived. Bless you!
67 now. About 10 years ago I switched to the 4" thick Thermarest mattress as the older body needed it for a good rest. Camping is fun only if you can get good sleep. Rolled up it's only about 5" diameter.
Glad you are doing this while you are still young enough. Something I would never do,however, I really enjoyed seeing the journey with you. Everything is so flat in Illinois. Making great use of your time during Covid-19.
Loved it, Juan 👍🏻 ! Not only did I laugh (at a few of your comments), I picked up a few great tips for equipment which is practical for having after a hurricane. I work during and immediately after hurricanes, without the luxury of space, so several of these recommendations will be beneficial. Love your channel and your honest perspective! Greetings from Fort Lauderdale 🌴👋🏻
Thanks Juan!! I love this type of video. Makes me realise how much I want to have these types of adventures too, and also how sad it is that I have noone compatible who would join me (as a woman sadly I don't feel comfortable camping on my own). Here's to hope! Glad you were able to realise this dream. You're a very inspiring person.
I’m really impressed with your stamina at your age. I’m about 5 years older so I can say that. Last time I did anything remotely like this, riding from the New Hampshire coast to San Francisco then back to Utah (back roads, not trail) camping all the way, it thoroughly kicked my ass. And I was only 30. So my helmet is off to you. Thanks for the travelogue and glad you were safe.
You should teach classes / seminars on how to prepare for adventure .. any adventure; you know how from experience how to set up to enjoy the experience. Your down to earth and not staged ways are a breath of fresh air in a time where BS has become the “new normal”. Don’t change back to the clean shaven and cut airline personality - a real man looks and acts like you. Your kids and everyone who gets to spend time with you are very fortunate!
Nice! Thanks for taking the time to go through all of this, Juan! Impressive setup! I was tossing around the idea to the wifey about buying a pair of TW200's & heading out on that trail. Since I'm so out of shape, & short, the TW would be easy for me to handle, and same for the wife with her lack of experience. We'd definitely take a year locally before heading out on that. Gotta get in shape! I remember the last time I got on 2-wheels off-road, and I was amazed at how quickly I faded, compared to when I was a teenager - back then it seemed effortless. Now, it's like work, hahaha! Those TW's would be terrible on the interstate - we'd be ringing their necks just to maintain 65-70, so it would be backroads and trails exclusively, which is what I was after anyway. Might just do this one day! Thanks for the inspiration buddy! 👍🍻
...... Just Do It! Sounds like you have a solid plan. Riding together for a year first is an excellent idea and affords you the time to get prepared for the trip. Staying off the interstates sounds like a wise plan. I think your really need to think the fuel mileage vs the available fuel in the strictly off highway areas. But other than that, I think the TW200 is a rock solid machine and would carry you all with no problem! Ride safe and I hope you do it...
Ahhhh...a chair! I backpack, and the top two pleasures after returning to civilization are: 1) Standing on level ground. 2) Sitting in a chair. Everything else follows after that. Don't throw those clothes away. Sign them and offer them for a generous Patreon subscription. Us adoring fans would jump at the chance for any Blancobilia. I'm not really joking here. What say you subscribers? Thanks again for bringing us along! I have no doubt a vlog of you going grocery shopping would be captivating.
I have the same chair for backpacking. Mine is the High back version not sure if yours was but having a chair at the end of a hard ride or walk is soooooooo nice. It makes itself important. I have walked 90 miles ish of the John Muir trail and the seat at the end of the day is worth the extra weight.
You are one sick puppy.. i love Juan and his channel.. but damn, i draw the line at sniffing his sweaty sack holsters.. i'll settle for a handshake if i see him at some random FBO somewhere along the magenta trail..
Hi Juan, loved the videos! I have used both alpine star and Sidi boots the key is WHITE! Get them in a light color and they don’t absorb the heat as much. Your feet will still get hot. I stand in streams more often then I would like to admit.
Juan, two things in your gear stash that I would totally vouch for are the Helinox chair and the Spork from human gear. Both are outstanding and very packable! You spent a lot of pennies on that gear! I have the mavic 2 but the mini is less than half the size. Impressive. Welcome home.
Excellent Juan! Great content as ever. Ye, having cycled across the States (camping and biviing 90%) with two standard rear cycle panniers, and a bar bag I reckon there's +10lb easily taken out of your kit by avoiding doubling up and clever dual use of kit, and before the fun luxuries. But like any of these things it takes a vast amount of experience to determine what goes and what stays, what will and won't be seriously used, what's nice to have. Your review offers us a great window for our own decision making... We saw what you did, what you took and why, now it's up to us. It would be interesting to see what Jenny limited her kit to. I'd would have added some fine tippet, a few Adam's, soft-hackles and stock 14 and 16 weighted nymphs to those buggers. Bust the axle eh!
A one-armed camera operator! Damn good, Juan. You get an IATSE card, too. And that's not counting the drone pilot/writer/narrator/director/producer hats you're also wearing. Superb work. Entertaining, informative and best of all, inspiring.
Hey Juan! Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾 on a Successful Trip. That was Fun to watch. I Love Watching Tom Green Channel. Check Out Tom Making Good Times &’Good Friends Nacho Dip. Also Don’t Miss Tom making 🍕 Pizza. He’s Planning an RV Adventure Back to Canada 🇨🇦 to see his family. Isolation Sucks. Appreciate all your efforts. Say Hi To Pete! That must have been something to see when you pulled into the driveway. I Miss my Dad. I remember being young & excited when Dad came Home from work. Straight Arrow Korean War Veteran. USMC. Semper Fi was an understatement. I Used To Backpack 🎒 Yellowstone. 80 Plus Nights & 1200 Miles. Thnx! CJ
excellent ride juan and thanks for taking us along. looking forward to more stories from the trail. boots? like the old ford model T you get one choice, safety or comfort. I've ridden western tat, gdr, all the bdrs with my sidi rain boots. couple cons are they sqeek when walking and expensive, but you can save 40-50% buying direct from euro website and have them shipped.
Gaerne Balance boots are comfortable enough to wear all day, you will forget you have them on. A little light weight but unbelievably comfortable. Maybe the Gaerne Adventure boots?
Looks like a nice drone how much do they sell for what's the maximum resolution and distance you can take it I didn't see any emergency repair puncture repair kit tubes and tyre, and a liquid repair impregnated rubber solution with Kevlar flakes, make sure you have the valve stem remover tool usually comes with the bottle. You can repair inflated tyres if they have a gash or puncture some rubber tubing and rubber glue and a flat screwdriver put the glue in the slash or hole let it go dry put some glue on the tubing let it go tacky make a loop and push it in with the ends sticking out trim off let it hardened for about 10minutes inflate. You can get a special tool for inserting the rubber tubing what is better like a darning needle. Why doesn't somebody make a container to boil water for tea coffee or soup you can use the exhaust of the engine to heat it up. A saddle shape that goes round the downpipe with a clips fasteners on the back to hold it in position insulated on the outside so it's not hot to touch but has a piece of aluminium core what is touching the exhaust wouldn't take long to heat up. Put a safety valve with a whistle on it so you know when it's ready
@@blancolirio seems quite reasonable you don't know on distance can it do a mile out of sight you can get boosted antennas do they work with that drone Has it got automatic tracking
I didn't see shoulder protection.. I just suffered a 'clavicle grade 3 separation' on my Yamaha XT 225 going 15 mph. Hit a rock wrong & Boom! Helmet saved my head. ER x-rays, shoulder sling, walking wounded. I'm taking the adage, "Not if but when" seriously now. Been riding 55 years, first bone broke. I'm shopping for protection now. Also, I carry a dab of dish soap to wash things near creeks. Thanks for your experiences.
Hi Juan, great reporting from the trail and thank you for taking us with you! If you plan any other adventures like this you should check out Tim over at FTA Adventures. He's been living off his bike for over a year now. Just completed a tour of all the National Parks in the CONUS. He has this packing and gear thing down to a science!
Excellent video, what to pack and how much is too much is always an issue. I don't do adventure riding but I do regional and cross country endurance rallies. Cross countries are more limited now with age. So at the moment one thing I'm doing is unpacking from a trip to Nevada last year and getting ready for an 11-day event in 2021 that starts in Provo UT. I have Happy Trails aluminum panniers that were on another bike at one time but I need to get rid of some of the weight. I run a CT tire on the rear and it rubs on the under seat storage area box when bottoming out , beside the weight. I need to look at those GL bags to see if they will do the trick for me. I need to be able to remove just the left one at times. Four jackets??? I pick one but on occasion two and live with it. I do have a light weight rain coat I use as a liner if a monsoon develops. Enjoying the TAT'NBack. BTW how many times did Jen shake her head and said amateur? I'm also a retired helicopter A&P. I live near Philadelphia PA.
As for boots, may I suggest the Gaerne GX1 boot. Great mobility, comfort, and protection. I have logged many adventure miles in these boots including trail riding ,particularly in your neck of the woods. Interesting load out this time around... seems you were bound and determined to bring along that solo stove. Thanks for the videos nice work.
How on earth did you talk your wife into letting you run away for a full month and spend a small fortune doing so? You're a rock star in my book! Thanks for taking us along for the adventure. Epic trip.
Greetings from uk from envious 😉 best ch on utube the cb certainly a superb machine... reason I came to your ch.. but your content is excellent. .best of health...from dave
Did you have any problems with wildlife while you were out? Like animals on the trails or around your tents at night? Or is there enough human presence that they keep a distance?
... I used to have a pair of Sidi boots from ‘74 too. Wish I still had them. I have the same Fox MX boots that Juan has. They are hot too, even here in East Tennessee!
Juan, I heard your interview on another channel concerning the direction of your channel. Planes, bikes, fires, dams and back to work are fine by me. 😎
Being from Colorado, I happen to really like your new tin cup. Also, I have several Big Agnes products (another Colorado company, out of Steamboat) and I highly recommend their tents and shelters. Not cheap but very well designed.
Greetings, first post! Mr. Brown I ran upon you while looking at some clips on the 500x while trying to figure out to what I could turn from years on a BMW 1200LT. The legs no longer want to hold up the 900 pounds of loaded LT, lol, so physics is pushing me to a lighter bike. While becoming very educated on your clips I was stunned to realize you were heavily into aviation, a pilot, etc, as well as underpinning airplane mishaps. I see these very often on some internal links with regard to my work with the FAA and instantly subbed! In any case, your 500x effort has almost decided me on getting one since one of my bucket list items has been to take a bike over the trails in Ouray, Colorado, on which I have spend many hours over the last 12-15 trips there with 4X4 vehicles. I will continue looking to see if you give a summary of how the 500x RR did going up some of those trails, many of which are very rocky and slippery, thanks for such a rich environment, will likely do a patreon sub, thumbs up! I had intended to get either a small bike such as a TW200 or Xt250 but I may have to consider if an extra 100 pounds is doable :)
Folks,,,, this type of video is why Juan won a couple of awards at the ACCA! How will Juan show up at the 2021 event? Bike, plane, car,,,,, your guess is as good as mine! Juan,,,, you've opened up America with your TAT 2020 video's!
I always pack more tools and tire stuff (after three trips from Minnesota to Glacier Park back in the 80's with no tire gear at all!) - I've been bit before. Boots: I'm a believer in Sidi but have found protection or comfort - choose one. But the right socks can help a lot. Wrightsock dual layer socks are da bomb. The last pair of off road Sidi boots I bought for a dual sport ride just don't offer the protection I thought they would. Duffel bags are so handy - but boy they do tend to let you over pack. I really try hard to limit it to large light bulky stuff. Quite mufflers rule. Noise is so fatiguing on the road/trail. Did you have a two way comm system to talk with Jenny with on the trail?
@@ronboe6325 My buddy from college was Dave Boe and his Dad was Ronald Boe from Owatonna...I think theyre up near you too retired and up there somewhere.
I'm curious what was the temperatures that you encountered, You mentioned there was a lot of heat but when you went over the sleeping bag I got the impression that it got down in the 20F in different areas?? Any chance you might make a short video just recapping the route you took?? the scenery was amazing👍👍
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Tbe suspension on my couch held up fine throughout the ride and the refrigerator was well stocked.
Mine too.. And my butt has no blisters.
Did you need to re-adjust the preload for the trip????
Love the series. That’s how I discovered your channel. When my son saw the footage of the continental divide trail he texted me and convinced me we need to do a five year anniversary trip next year, just the best spots. He already bought the bike. Thanks again for the amazing footage and excellent reporting from the trail.
Great tip on not unloading your trash at remote outposts! Very thoughtful and considerate. Great idea about Jenny teaching use of the Garmin. She can locate a Starbucks anywhere in the world. lol
Sad to see it over, but glad you and Jenny made it back safely! This is the content I really enjoy and how I found you. Pre-covid I travelled and flew every weekend so your pilot knowledge videos were very pertinent also, but beating down a trail is what I live for. And my traveling days may be over. Thanks to the family for letting you disappear for a while. Thanks Juan and Jenny!
Great video. A debrief is critical to almost any end-of-mission. Thanks for bringing us along. 👍
This is truly a very helpful video, and I greatly appreciate you taking the time to explain and video the things you packed and hauled with you along your trip. It brought me right back to my days of long distance sled dog training and racing up in Alaska, and all of the related figuring out of what works and what doesn't when out on the trail for the 300-1000 mile adventure races my dogs and I competed in during my 25 years living in the great white north.. As I had mentioned in an earlier comment on one of you TAT videos, I don't even know about the existence of the TAT until I saw your Facebook video updates along the trail, and the fact that it basically runs right through our back door in American Falls, ID totally blew me away. Thanks you to you and Jenny, I'm very aware of it now, and have shared your videos with my son, daughter, and brothers, and we are all very excited to experience the TAT for ourselves. Thanks again for taking us all along on your adventure. Cheers to you and Jenny!
This is the definition of geared up! Well done Juan!
I hope you enjoyed your trip. While the rest of the world has sat and stewed at home, you went out and did something constructive for yourself and your character.
Thank you for bringing us along, as you could, that was some incredible scenery.
Juan, thanks for this video about the (un)packing for your trip. That was some ride and I was glad to be along on the video end. I watched every one of them from my couch here in Sonoma County, It was such a nice change of pace for me here while staying away from people while the Covid 19 continued its spread through the county. Thank you so much for taking us along, and so glad you got home safely.
What an adventure you and Jenny had. It was a thrill to meet you both at Stearman Field. Thanks for the gear rundown. It is interesting to us non-riders as well! I was wondering how you stowed it all. Thanks for sharing the whole adventure. Simply awesome and most impressive!
The saying "P.P.P.P.P.P." -- "Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance" certainly applies. Yes, some can take off on a lark and brag about it while others wish they had followed your guidance. Thanks for the debrief.
Great, great stuff from start to finish. Thanks for taking us all along for the trip, Juan (and Jenny).
Thank you for the thorough run through of the gear! Loved the series!
Hi Juan, Glad that you had a great trip. While I have not used my Sidi boots for as much off roading that you did, I had both the Discovery and the Cross Fire boots. I have ridden the Discovery boots in 100 plus Texas weather and I rode all day with these boots without a heat issue. I did not ride the Cross Fire boots really hot temps, but as far as I can recall they were both comfortable and did not have a heat issue. As my last MC riding was in 2013, I am not sure what improvements or changes Sidi has made to their boots. I have well over 75,000 road miles and about 4,000 off road miles in Sidi boots and if I were still able to ride, Sidi is my choice. I am sure that you can find out a lot more about Sidi boots on ADVRider. Thanks again for all your great videos as I have learned a lot about aviation and fire fighting from them. Stay Safe !!
What a great ride!, thanks for taking us along. Would be interesting to see a comparative list of items that you had to bring as to what Jenny had on the trip......Ha ha, thanks again!
That does add up to quite a lot of stuff and yet you made it all fit... well done as always sir
Juan, thanks for the detailed re-cap of your packing! This is literally worth its weight in gold to someone planning this trip! I really enjoyed all your footage from this adventure. Any additional unused footage would be much appreciated. Thanks again and ride safe my friend.
Always great to see what you pack, Juan. Your packing vids years ago influenced my kit greatly. And thanks for the plug. We're sending you a replacement Duo!
Thanks Chris!
Mighty fine after-action report. Not too much that you didn't use. For cheep and good, steel toed Red Wings are tough to beat. They let you maneuver freely off the bike for pushing and hiking. Great report. Thanks!
Thank you for the Adventure!
Very much enjoyed your adventures. Thanks for sharing it with us. Would have loved joining you by my trashed body won't allow that now. Glad the bikes held up well and you had such a knowledgeable partner for the trip in Jenny. Looks like you need that front tire now too.
I love your Un-Packing detail. Don't get that kind of thing often. Really helps with the things we need to know. Keep up the good videos.
REALLY GLAD you had a good trip. Welcome Home! Edit: 20:08 I could swear that's a pouch a Crown Royal bottle comes in.....
Good Eye!
@@blancolirio LOL
I saw the ubiquitous Crown Royal bag...and I won't ask the question. Good show, a guy could have a good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff...
You know the script was written, and the line was Dallas, not Vegas.. it was changed because of JFK's assassination happening in Dallas between filming and release of the movie.. listen close,, Vegas was overdubbed.. just a little lesser known trivia.. ever seen a commie with a glass of water?
@@texastyrannyresponseteam794 Yes, you can see Pickens mouthing 'Dallas'...I figured Juan was closer to Vegas!
I was with you all the way on your ride. Thank you so much for bringing me a long. Very much Happy to see that you are safe at home. Thanks for sharing this adventure. Saw much of comments on this video. Toss the old stinky clothes not worth the eBay value. That guy needs an exam.
Superb! Thanks both for taking us all along... Going to watch again now "with wife" to show my stuff isn't too much :-) :-) Oh, yeah!!!... the Honda's "didn't miss a beat" Cheers Wayne
Juan even for a non rider very very good!!
Hey, Juan. Actually this is Ron, down in Denton, TX. Went to the Barber shop today & struck up a conversation with a guy with comparably white hair & found out he knows who you are. He handed me a Business Card; "CAPTAIN JOHN R. MATHERS Former Captain Braniff Int'l., Piedmont, US Air." Type Ratings; B-727, DC8, F28, B-737, I.A. Jet, Citation Bravo Citation XLS+. Turbo Jet, Flight Engineer. I'd say he's been around. I have a warm spot in my heart for 727s, as in the mid to late '60s, there were a lot of 727s flying around with Nose Gears & other stuff that I put in. Sometimes, it's a small world.
F-28! - Loved it! We called it the "Pocket Rocket"(10,000ft to landing in 10 miles, no problem!)
I have ridden literally tens of thousands of miles in 727’s! Fantastic airliner...
Juan, I am glad you got home safely and can now shower without shoes on and eat good food from your Jenny. Your kids must be so happy to get their Daddy home. X♡X
i meet a world rider in South Westland,NZ Aotearoa.He had come from Europe via Asia/Ozi,and he had two pairs of boots similar to those Foxes.First pair was normal,second pair had a series of holes punched thru the uppers,tongue area etc,but not where needed for structure or safety.these holes varied in size,from 20mm-5mm,and all were finished in a type of eyelet.When i quizzed him,he said look at the first pair,in new condition,he did admit that the second pair had been replaced twice since leaving France,but he still kept the first pair for cold weather use.His feet were in great shape,and he sweared by the ventilation,claiming he felt far more relaxed,and as he was in his mid 70s he needed all the help he could get.Food for thought.
Great idea!
My oh my, your adventure was a whole lot more than I would have convinced myself to attempt; but even if I wanted too, my 77 years and the accompanying annoying neighbor, arth-ritus, would have severely restricted my movements. I wouldn't have survived. Bless you!
67 now. About 10 years ago I switched to the 4" thick Thermarest mattress as the older body needed it for a good rest. Camping is fun only if you can get good sleep. Rolled up it's only about 5" diameter.
Glad you are doing this while you are still young enough. Something I would never do,however, I really enjoyed seeing the journey with you. Everything is so flat in Illinois. Making great use of your time during Covid-19.
Loved it, Juan 👍🏻 ! Not only did I laugh (at a few of your comments), I picked up a few great tips for equipment which is practical for having after a hurricane. I work during and immediately after hurricanes, without the luxury of space, so several of these recommendations will be beneficial. Love your channel and your honest perspective! Greetings from Fort Lauderdale 🌴👋🏻
Thanks Juan!! I love this type of video. Makes me realise how much I want to have these types of adventures too, and also how sad it is that I have noone compatible who would join me (as a woman sadly I don't feel comfortable camping on my own). Here's to hope! Glad you were able to realise this dream. You're a very inspiring person.
Thank you sir, for sharing your videos looks like a excellent ride.
I’m really impressed with your stamina at your age. I’m about 5 years older so I can say that. Last time I did anything remotely like this, riding from the New Hampshire coast to San Francisco then back to Utah (back roads, not trail) camping all the way, it thoroughly kicked my ass. And I was only 30. So my helmet is off to you. Thanks for the travelogue and glad you were safe.
Really cool Juan another great informative video glad you made it home safe and sound. God bless you 🙏.
I wonder when Juan will have an online garage/hanger sale... Fun to watch, thanks!
I missed Pete. Great video.Thanks
You should teach classes / seminars on how to prepare for adventure .. any adventure; you know how from experience how to set up to enjoy the experience. Your down to earth and not staged ways are a breath of fresh air in a time where BS has become the “new normal”. Don’t change back to the clean shaven and cut airline personality - a real man looks and acts like you. Your kids and everyone who gets to spend time with you are very fortunate!
I was waiting for this one! Thank you!
Hey Juan , what a ride you guys had. I like that big pocket knife you had. Enjoyed the vlogs. Thanks
Nice! Thanks for taking the time to go through all of this, Juan! Impressive setup!
I was tossing around the idea to the wifey about buying a pair of TW200's & heading out on that trail. Since I'm so out of shape, & short, the TW would be easy for me to handle, and same for the wife with her lack of experience. We'd definitely take a year locally before heading out on that. Gotta get in shape! I remember the last time I got on 2-wheels off-road, and I was amazed at how quickly I faded, compared to when I was a teenager - back then it seemed effortless. Now, it's like work, hahaha! Those TW's would be terrible on the interstate - we'd be ringing their necks just to maintain 65-70, so it would be backroads and trails exclusively, which is what I was after anyway. Might just do this one day! Thanks for the inspiration buddy! 👍🍻
...... Just Do It! Sounds like you have a solid plan. Riding together for a year first is an excellent idea and affords you the time to get prepared for the trip. Staying off the interstates sounds like a wise plan. I think your really need to think the fuel mileage vs the available fuel in the strictly off highway areas. But other than that, I think the TW200 is a rock solid machine and would carry you all with no problem! Ride safe and I hope you do it...
@@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr - Thanks!! I appreciate the words of encouragement! 👍🍻
Nice to see and here that all made it safe home.
Ahhhh...a chair! I backpack, and the top two pleasures after returning to civilization are: 1) Standing on level ground. 2) Sitting in a chair. Everything else follows after that.
Don't throw those clothes away. Sign them and offer them for a generous Patreon subscription. Us adoring fans would jump at the chance for any Blancobilia. I'm not really joking here. What say you subscribers?
Thanks again for bringing us along! I have no doubt a vlog of you going grocery shopping would be captivating.
Haa!
I have the same chair for backpacking. Mine is the High back version not sure if yours was but having a chair at the end of a hard ride or walk is soooooooo nice. It makes itself important. I have walked 90 miles ish of the John Muir trail and the seat at the end of the day is worth the extra weight.
You are one sick puppy.. i love Juan and his channel.. but damn, i draw the line at sniffing his sweaty sack holsters.. i'll settle for a handshake if i see him at some random FBO somewhere along the magenta trail..
Hi Juan, loved the videos! I have used both alpine star and Sidi boots the key is WHITE! Get them in a light color and they don’t absorb the heat as much. Your feet will still get hot. I stand in streams more often then I would like to admit.
Very helpful video. It gave me some gift ideas for my adventurous friends and family. Thanks Juan.
JB. Thanks for the trip !
Super informative unpack! I don’t ride but really enjoyed your trip. Thanks much!
Juan, two things in your gear stash that I would totally vouch for are the Helinox chair and the Spork from human gear. Both are outstanding and very packable! You spent a lot of pennies on that gear! I have the mavic 2 but the mini is less than half the size. Impressive. Welcome home.
Thank you for sharing. I live through you.
Excellent Juan! Great content as ever.
Ye, having cycled across the States (camping and biviing 90%) with two standard rear cycle panniers, and a bar bag I reckon there's +10lb easily taken out of your kit by avoiding doubling up and clever dual use of kit, and before the fun luxuries. But like any of these things it takes a vast amount of experience to determine what goes and what stays, what will and won't be seriously used, what's nice to have. Your review offers us a great window for our own decision making... We saw what you did, what you took and why, now it's up to us. It would be interesting to see what Jenny limited her kit to.
I'd would have added some fine tippet, a few Adam's, soft-hackles and stock 14 and 16 weighted nymphs to those buggers. Bust the axle eh!
This video can serve as a great shopping list when we are shopping for family members who do this stuff (if we don't any more....) Good stuff.
Renaissance man and heavy jet pilot great vlog.
A one-armed camera operator! Damn good, Juan. You get an IATSE card, too. And that's not counting the drone pilot/writer/narrator/director/producer hats you're also wearing.
Superb work. Entertaining, informative and best of all, inspiring.
Welcome back home Juan.
Great video! Interesting how something like a pillow or mattress seems good 'nuff until it ain't. Love the solo stove haha.
Holy cow Juan! Your bike is a 21st century Marry Poppins bag!
Hey Juan! Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾 on a Successful Trip. That was Fun to watch. I Love Watching Tom Green Channel. Check Out Tom Making Good Times &’Good Friends Nacho Dip. Also Don’t Miss Tom making 🍕 Pizza. He’s Planning an RV Adventure Back to Canada 🇨🇦 to see his family. Isolation Sucks. Appreciate all your efforts. Say Hi To Pete! That must have been something to see when you pulled into the driveway. I Miss my Dad. I remember being young & excited when Dad came Home from work. Straight Arrow Korean War Veteran. USMC. Semper Fi was an understatement. I Used To Backpack 🎒 Yellowstone. 80 Plus Nights & 1200 Miles. Thnx! CJ
Lots of helpful information there, thank you for sharing. Glad your home
excellent ride juan and thanks for taking us along. looking forward to more stories from the trail.
boots? like the old ford model T you get one choice, safety or comfort. I've ridden western tat, gdr, all the bdrs with my sidi rain boots. couple cons are they sqeek when walking and expensive, but you can save 40-50% buying direct from euro website and have them shipped.
Gaerne Balance boots are comfortable enough to wear all day, you will forget you have them on. A little light weight but unbelievably comfortable. Maybe the Gaerne Adventure boots?
Love your adventures Juan....and that CB500X!
Still in deep depression Juan....so would have loved to do that ride with you! What a great adventure - loved the TAT trip videos!
What material is the spork made from ?
Looks like a nice drone how much do they sell for what's the maximum resolution and distance you can take it
I didn't see any emergency repair puncture repair kit tubes and tyre, and a liquid repair impregnated rubber solution with Kevlar flakes, make sure you have the valve stem remover tool usually comes with the bottle. You can repair inflated tyres if they have a gash or puncture some rubber tubing and rubber glue and a flat screwdriver put the glue in the slash or hole let it go dry put some glue on the tubing let it go tacky make a loop and push it in with the ends sticking out trim off let it hardened for about 10minutes inflate. You can get a special tool for inserting the rubber tubing what is better like a darning needle.
Why doesn't somebody make a container to boil water for tea coffee or soup you can use the exhaust of the engine to heat it up. A saddle shape that goes round the downpipe with a clips fasteners on the back to hold it in position insulated on the outside so it's not hot to touch but has a piece of aluminium core what is touching the exhaust wouldn't take long to heat up. Put a safety valve with a whistle on it so you know when it's ready
$500...1080p
@@blancolirio seems quite reasonable you don't know on distance can it do a mile out of sight you can get boosted antennas do they work with that drone
Has it got automatic tracking
We used the “Hotdogger” on our snowmobiles. Nothing like riding down the trail smelling little smokies simmering in BBQ sauce.
One time trip of a lifetime. If Jenny does it often
she is one tough chicken. 💪
Seeing this and observing how full your days are, you must toss and turn for about five seconds before your eyes slam shut at night.
Thanks for the vicarious ride.
I didn't see shoulder protection.. I just suffered a 'clavicle grade 3 separation' on my Yamaha XT 225 going 15 mph. Hit a rock wrong & Boom! Helmet saved my head. ER x-rays, shoulder sling, walking wounded. I'm taking the adage, "Not if but when" seriously now. Been riding 55 years, first bone broke. I'm shopping for protection now. Also, I carry a dab of dish soap to wash things near creeks. Thanks for your experiences.
Hi Juan, great reporting from the trail and thank you for taking us with you!
If you plan any other adventures like this you should check out Tim over at FTA Adventures. He's been living off his bike for over a year now. Just completed a tour of all the National Parks in the CONUS. He has this packing and gear thing down to a science!
Excellent video, what to pack and how much is too much is always an issue. I don't do adventure riding but I do regional and cross country endurance rallies. Cross countries are more limited now with age. So at the moment one thing I'm doing is unpacking from a trip to Nevada last year and getting ready for an 11-day event in 2021 that starts in Provo UT. I have Happy Trails aluminum panniers that were on another bike at one time but I need to get rid of some of the weight. I run a CT tire on the rear and it rubs on the under seat storage area box when bottoming out , beside the weight. I need to look at those GL bags to see if they will do the trick for me. I need to be able to remove just the left one at times. Four jackets??? I pick one but on occasion two and live with it. I do have a light weight rain coat I use as a liner if a monsoon develops. Enjoying the TAT'NBack. BTW how many times did Jen shake her head and said amateur? I'm also a retired helicopter A&P. I live near Philadelphia PA.
it was a great adventure. I am happy for you.
Living the life! Love this stuff. I guess this life is little different than flying the Boeing 777. Lol I enjoy your channel. I also like the detail.
That thumbnail is a beautiful shot.
Maybe I missed it ... what tent did you take?
As for boots, may I suggest the Gaerne GX1 boot. Great mobility, comfort, and protection. I have logged many adventure miles in these boots including trail riding ,particularly in your neck of the woods. Interesting load out this time around... seems you were bound and determined to bring along that solo stove. Thanks for the videos nice work.
nice drone shot at the end
How on earth did you talk your wife into letting you run away for a full month and spend a small fortune doing so? You're a rock star in my book! Thanks for taking us along for the adventure. Epic trip.
My wife is the rock star!
Greetings from uk from envious 😉 best ch on utube the cb certainly a superb machine... reason I came to your ch.. but your content is excellent. .best of health...from dave
Juan, There's no place like Home! You will need a trimmer, but otherwise follow Petter & I:; let it grow, let it grow,, let it grow! Bob
Did you have any problems with wildlife while you were out? Like animals on the trails or around your tents at night? Or is there enough human presence that they keep a distance?
no issues.
@@blancolirio Good to hear...
All the extra weight, how much weight, and any balance issues? Nice packing
I still have my Sidi boots from 1974, made tough to last. Cheers
... I used to have a pair of Sidi boots from ‘74 too. Wish I still had them. I have the same Fox MX boots that Juan has. They are hot too, even here in East Tennessee!
Where are the links to the products you mentioned
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Surprised you did not take FRS radios, common on these trails and great for bike-bike?
You have more gear than my fifth wheel trailer !
great vid, jb...i get involved in a few different recreations, but dread the packng and prep...LOL
Thanks for showing this interesting video.
Everything! What NO kitchen sink?? Nice!!
Juan, I heard your interview on another channel concerning the direction of your channel. Planes, bikes, fires, dams and back to work are fine by me. 😎
Being from Colorado, I happen to really like your new tin cup. Also, I have several Big Agnes products (another Colorado company, out of Steamboat) and I highly recommend their tents and shelters. Not cheap but very well designed.
i too like the tin cup and wonder where you got it .my sister lives in Idaho Springs. did you go by there?
Greetings, first post! Mr. Brown I ran upon you while looking at some clips on the 500x while trying to figure out to what I could turn from years on a BMW 1200LT. The legs no longer want to hold up the 900 pounds of loaded LT, lol, so physics is pushing me to a lighter bike. While becoming very educated on your clips I was stunned to realize you were heavily into aviation, a pilot, etc, as well as underpinning airplane mishaps. I see these very often on some internal links with regard to my work with the FAA and instantly subbed! In any case, your 500x effort has almost decided me on getting one since one of my bucket list items has been to take a bike over the trails in Ouray, Colorado, on which I have spend many hours over the last 12-15 trips there with 4X4 vehicles. I will continue looking to see if you give a summary of how the 500x RR did going up some of those trails, many of which are very rocky and slippery, thanks for such a rich environment, will likely do a patreon sub, thumbs up! I had intended to get either a small bike such as a TW200 or Xt250 but I may have to consider if an extra 100 pounds is doable :)
Great vid! Would you have a total weight / total cost guess for all this gear? Seems like very little was unused. Good model for others.
Folks,,,, this type of video is why Juan won a couple of awards at the ACCA! How will Juan show up at the 2021 event? Bike, plane, car,,,,, your guess is as good as mine! Juan,,,, you've opened up America with your TAT 2020 video's!
I always pack more tools and tire stuff (after three trips from Minnesota to Glacier Park back in the 80's with no tire gear at all!) - I've been bit before.
Boots: I'm a believer in Sidi but have found protection or comfort - choose one. But the right socks can help a lot. Wrightsock dual layer socks are da bomb. The last pair of off road Sidi boots I bought for a dual sport ride just don't offer the protection I thought they would.
Duffel bags are so handy - but boy they do tend to let you over pack. I really try hard to limit it to large light bulky stuff.
Quite mufflers rule. Noise is so fatiguing on the road/trail.
Did you have a two way comm system to talk with Jenny with on the trail?
Ron Boe from Owatanna?
@@dangryder3763 Duluth. Takes "forever" to get across Minnesota. :^)
@@ronboe6325 My buddy from college was Dave Boe and his Dad was Ronald Boe from Owatonna...I think theyre up near you too retired and up there somewhere.
@@dangryder3763 Too funny. I lived in Minneapolis for a short time and was aware of another Ronald. My brother is named David. We both went to UMD.
no comms...Jenny M. talks 5000 words per mile...;-)
How did you keep you little copter charged out on the trail?
USB off the bike.
“See You Here” Lol
Hes adorable
I'm curious what was the temperatures that you encountered, You mentioned there was a lot of heat but when you went over the sleeping bag I got the impression that it got down in the 20F in different areas??
Any chance you might make a short video just recapping the route you took?? the scenery was amazing👍👍