If you liked this video, I bet you'll enjoy my most recent adventure, Cycling the Length of Sweden. Check it out: ruclips.net/video/W_G4szY8Q8A/видео.html
There's a man named Pete Marth reminds me of you, he'd buy a season ticket to the ski hill but he'd hike up never use the lift and he'd Telemark ski down, and he was big on riding hardtail mountainbikes and climbing is his favorite. Last I seen he has a giant knobby tired dirt bike, hope he's still into riding hardtails up steep hills, I'm sure he is hea kind of a hippy, after his wife died he got into white water rafting in Colorado too but he's a cool dude. He would run stairs a lot up and down after his squats
This video was absolutely AMAZING! Choreography outstanding! The adventure EPIC! The flowers and scenery made me sooo happy. Mira is such a good girl 💗
I’m a cyclist of 34 yrs and try to get out 5 x a week. Yes even in the winter. As I age it gets harder and harder. I had my crazy days in the saddle. This video intrigued me and I’m quitting my job, retiring, and gonna do one last push. Thanks for the video.
Good for you!! I hope you enjoy every second, record it, share it with us, and never regret a moment of your decision! You deserve to do what makes you happy!
Don't make it your last! I'm sure you can find a way to make your work revolve around cycling rather than the other way around. Things have a way of working out when you are open to them. And you said you are retiring, even better. Strip your life down to only the essentials and I'm sure you will suddenly find greater freedom to ride!
@@duzer to lub z polskiego salonu w tym temacie bo to co jest grane przez to nie w pełni do czerwcemto ok nie jest na to nie tylko że niemam nie jest wszystko na co zwrócić w domu pisze że to co się z religii 1 z polskiego klasa olejów konwencjonalnych z polskiego salonu z jadalnią kuchnia i jak czy to prawda ale w domu ok nie mogę go polecić jakiś inny nie jest to jest dostepny nie jest to nie tylko sam mabyć ok
I really do appreciate that you did not add any music. I love that you share the Sound of Nature, the Tires on the ground, the Chain, the Wind, the birds, your breathing, the Rain and hail. So you let us hear what you hear. Thank you !!!
Oh my goodness!! This is my dream. Thank you so much for doing this. When I was a youngster I rode my bike everywhere. I loved it. I’m 67 years old now and my husband, my best friend, has gone on without me. The only reason I have to claw my way up out of the darkness is to ride my bike on a great adventure. Thank you so much for giving me hope!!!❤
Sorry for your loss...truly. Do it....go for it. I am 76, lost my wife three years ago and have been sitting on my duff ever since. Watching these biking videos has inspired me. I just took delivery of my e-MTB and rode it last Sunday in our local National Forest, mostly hills and was thrilled to find that I can do it. I am now awaiting some panniers and a rack rag bag so I can go bikepacking. The nice thing about the e-bike is it lets you tweak the settings where you put in enough effort to get good exercise and build up to longer distances. I can't tell you how happy I am that I made this decision. I encourage you to get out there in the wind.
Editing this together was almost as big of a commitment as riding the divide, ha! It’s unlike anything I've made before and I hope you like it. Who is planning on riding this in 2021? Here’s my gear list and info about the bike ruclips.net/video/UDvaYSwNr_E/видео.html
It's on my "to do" list, but I've already decided to do a couple of other long rides this year. They are closer to me, so I can either drive or ride to the start. Next year -- especially if an easing of the pandemic makes travel more possible -- I'm up for it!
this is honestly the best video i’ve watched on youtube. i’m a 17 year old who’s got a pretty negative world view but this videos reminded me of how beautiful this world really is and how many unique and interesting people live here
Hold on to that thought - it's true. And some wind in your face and ache in your muscles will remind you again, whenever you think you've forgotten. :-)
Mira is a treasure. What a sweetheart! It took a while for me to realize, there's little to no music in the video and I really appreciate that. Hearing the chatter of the wind, the gravel crunching beneath the tires, I love it. It really makes me want to get back out on a trail of my own!
I started cycling as a 5 year old boy,I've cycled all of my adult life, I'm 52 this summer and as times gone on I've been able to cycle less and less and shorter distances. I've had surgeries on both my knees but now after I cycle they swell and hurt. You never know what you'll miss until its gone. If you are watching this video and you're fit go and get out there whilst you can.
I broke my left leg in 3 places last year, 3 breaks all on my tibia, just under my knee. I'm 45 and breaking my leg and not being able to walk (I was in a wheelchair for about 8 weeks post surgery, 3 plates holding the bone together) and got a bike a few weeks ago. I've also loved bike riding and after relying on people for what seemed like forever as I couldn't walk very far, I feel like I'm slowly getting some independence back. I'm still super out of shape, but I'm hoping the bike will help as walking is painful for me, but bike riding isn't. I'm guessing it's due to impact on the bone whilst walking. I doubt my weight is helping either. I don't know how to drive, so bike riding is the next best thing. When I can finally go back to work I'll upgrade to a ebike for longer journeys. I just love bike riding. 🤷🏻♀️
@@stardustuk7 hi Stella, sorry only just seen this, definitely empathize with you on the leg having done that myself but really glad you are bad on a bike, carry on the great work.
I'm dealing with lung damage from covid. While I'm in bed watching this video who just showed up randomly, makes me want to ride my bike despite my condition and many other issues covid left me. I don't know how yet but I'm gonna make it, I'm gonna do that specific trail sooner or later. Thanks for inspiring people, thanks for spred joyful. 👍🏽
Wanting to send best wishes to you from the UK and to say that the beauty of cycling is that you can cover a long distance in a short period of time, or a short distance in a long period of time. I struggle to go more than a few days without having some form of a pedal so can only imagine how you must be feeling.
I have many injuries impairing my riding. I just dial back, lower expectations. I ride slower, and even use electric assist on some rides. I might need a solar setup. Do what you need to. Ignore the purists, and masochists.
I might be a little late to the party but I have say that you have constructed a beautiful and intimate road trip documentary that is not only warm and full of positive interaction but also technically very impressive. I appreciate the meticulous care you have taken in your editing, the pace is pitch perfect. Your GoPro and drone camera work is excellent and really captures the enormity of your undertaking. Your commentary adds genuine depth and soundtrack of tyre on grit and tastefully foregoing the dreadful generic overly loud beat heavy soundtrack is just super welcome. We get a sense of who you are without unnecessary personal detail, it was compelling from start to finish without ever succumbing to cliche.
I came across this RUclips video last night and I want to thank you for it from the bottom of my heart. One of my closest friends, who also happened to be my first cousin, passed away Friday. I found solitude and peace in your video. I found calm. My buddy Gary died from COVID on Friday. He was 41. He never even made it to a ventilator. While he didn’t ride bikes much (though he did a little at one point in his early adventures with his wife and the kids), my only wish is I had come across this a week ago while he was in the hospital, alone, battling this terrible virus. I think he would have been able to find some peace in the beauty of the outdoors which you so elegantly capture in this video. He loved the outdoors. Best to you. And thank you. My wife and I watched it in full last night.
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. I know it must be a crushing loss for everyone. I’m sending you all big hugs from Boulder. Thanks for your kind words, and I’m glad that Mother Nature’s beauty could help ease your pain.
I’m french-canadian and l must say that you gave me another view of the " typical" american which is much more flattering and better than what we often times see and hear on the news , yup they’re people with big hearts everywhere ! That should become a country ...all people with big hearts under one flag ...oh well one can dream ... 💚
Haven't been to the French part of Canada yet, only been to B.C. Nice people. I have however visited France on several occasions. Many Americans have a negative opinion of the French. My visits have shown me otherwise. Very nice people there too. We're all more similar than we are different I think.
yeah people over here have a very stereotypical view of Americans too (Denmark, Europe) but what I experienced in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansa, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington states were a LOT of warm and friendly people, some a bit too "political correct" that needs to losen up a little and live life... but generally welcoming people, taking me into their homes, sharing what they had and so on. You actually see that in most countries... ESPECIALLY when you get out of the big cities...
At 1:29:28 or mile marker 15.5 Cr #3(Ute pass)in vid between kremmling & silverthorne, 14.5 marker is now a water station either by mail box or under pine tree at road, anyone can help themselves as did about 4 cases this past summer. Camp as long as owner is around, that's Me! Met and have hosted many wonderful folks on their ride. Thanks Ryan for showing what ya'll really are doing out there on bikes, very cool!
I connected my PC to my big screen TV just to be able to appreciate your video even more. This is as good as watching the Nat Geo channel, truly a wonderfully produced documentary
Are riding an electric bike??? I am thinking about getting one. In iowa where I live we have the Great bike ride across iowa which I would love to do; I am 67.
@@susannorman4476 Ryan's mom has an electric bike and loves it. But here he's riding a Priority 600 w/ a Pinion gearbox and Gates belt drive. If you search his channel you'll find videos of Ryan riding Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. I say get the electric and join him! Pardon me for butting in, Ryan, but I didn't know if/when you'd see this question, being over a million views and all. :-)
our last daughter graduates 2025 and this recap has my wife and i so stoked to take summer 2025 to ride this. not only will we be kid free but it'll be our first summer of retirement from 33 years of teaching high school kids. thanks ryan from fueling the fire. very enjoyable video
I’m in tears realizing iv been letting to much time go by and not pushing myself. What a motivational video. My heart swells with promise to myself to get moving !
I can't believe this is humanly possible, with all that weight. I might do this with pedal assist, until the battery runs out. Problem is that if the battery or electronics fail, ur cycling dead weight and heavy motor resistance
Planned on watching a couple minutes out of curiosity, couldn't stop, it was mesmerizing yet engaging. You have serious talent for shooting and editing, amazing work!
I dont know why i feel this one more, without the fancy music in the background, this one feels more genuine and inspiring! Thank you Ryan, you continue to inspire people all over!!!
1. Even though I knew it was coming, I got so happy to see John and Mira when they appeared, and so sad when they they left. 2. That John is a powerhouse cyclist isn't he? 3. Love Dana! 4. It was fun to watch this ride all in one shot. What stood out was that you started the journey alone, picked up, and dropped friends along the way, and ended like you started.
I can tell as a Swede that we are well aware of the great divide in the US as well. We literally know Americans also consists of generous, warm, loving people. There are plenty Americans living abroad.
hello mate, stumbled across this video today and it might just be the best video i have ever watched on youtube. It's like magic, different friends joining you on the route but your constant companion... the trail in front of you. Makes you realise, in a pretty shitty time in our short history on this planet that most humans are really decent folk. Awesome editing, can't imagine how long you have spent splicing this together, you have a good energy friend. But... that dog sold it to me man, she's better than all of us.
Great video. Quick tip for animals (particularly bears) - if you strap bells to your vest or bike they'll ring out as you ride, any bears will hear it and will move away from the trail, it's a tip I got from a bear sanctuary in Romania, so if you ever are in bear country and worry about hitting one on the path, a few bells will drop that probability quite a bit! also good when hiking, making noise as you go will scare animals to a safe distance away, and your bike is super quiet which is probably why that deer didn't hear you coming :)
Gosh......that has to be one of the best travel videos I have ever watched. Amazing story telling mate. Blown away by how minimalist your kit is for a trip like that. Great lessons thank you for showing me your beautiful world.
This was an awesome vid. Like others have said, I got into it thinking I wouldn't watch the whole thing in one sitting, and then couldn't drop it. Even after watching the divide series not to long ago, the absence of the music makes it a completely new experience. And, it made me choke up again to see John and Mira, and Kevin leave. The editing is amazing! Thanks for all the work you put into this. I found myself yearning even more for the warmer riding days ahead.
Such an incredibly immersive and uplifting video. Thanks for taking us along on this adventure. Amazing sights and sounds, but let's face it, Mira stole the show!
Superbly done. Whether one is a cyclist or not, this vid presents so much wonderful life, nature and inspiration. Better than any big budget sensationalized, embellished garbage of Hollywood to even PBS, Natnl. Geographic stuff. This fellow presents it most realism and feel to the screen. Kudos to no music!!!-Cheers and happy trails!
Wow. Took me 3 evenings to watch this all (had to check out all the stops on Google Maps). Completely blown away. Best video I've ever seen on YT. Amazing vibe, skilled camera work (and drone footage), great editing. Incredible.
"All I have to do is pedal" Truly the right way to approach not only this trail, but a lot of life. Embrace the journey and just keep moving forward. I'm only halfway in, but really enjoying this journey!
Im not even going to lie. I was watching videos on how to use bike gears and somehow this started playing... and i can’t stop watching. Too bad I have to go to work in about 30 Minutes so I’m definitely going to have to save this to watch for later 😂🙌🏾
This video was so satisfying...instead of watching some mindless nonsense on Netflix, this is a very fun video. The friendships, the scenery, the amazing athleticism and endurance to make such a long ride...and, of course, the star of the show...Mira! Thank you for doing this and sharing.
I feel for Kevin going up those hills, walking is okay, he got up, that's all that matters. Mira! what a companion. Excellent film! Really enjoyed it. Hats off! Keep going, Ryan. 😀
I’ve got to admit I had a good chuckle when he asked Kevin what he does to motivate when it gets hard and he says “I’m a beast, no mountain has anything on me” Then it cuts to him walking up the hill. But good on him, out there making it happen!
Love this video. Thank you so much. It is heart warming to see all the generosity and kindness shown by everyone you met. ( in stark contrast of what I saw on tv over the last 12 months ) My own experience of Americans I’ve met is that they are kind, friendly and polite. Love from Scotland 🏴
@@duzer I can't ride like you do anymore due to getting slammed to the ground with the force of a ton. Horse wreck. Broken to bits. Care-flite. 2 year recovery. By damn, I did it and can still ride my bikes.
I really enjoyed watching from beginning to end and when John and Mira suddenly appeared it gave me a huge smile. 😃 Thanks for putting this together, you did such an awesome job and even though I loved the usual music this was really nice!
This is so good Ryan I can’t put it into words, I didn’t even know this trail existed. Watched every second of it including all the ads, wanted to make sure you get as much ad revenue and watch time from my view as possible. Thanks for taking us along with you.
I much appreciated the nature as it is - the wind, the road songs of the tires on the pebbles, the water streams, the rain, the wind, and the lark-like escapes in the sky... so real... so nice! Congratulation to Ryan for this work!!
Ryan, i just spent 2 amazing hours of my life watching your ride. Great landscapes, lovely companions and amazing encounters. The amount of effort you put in is simply crazy! Please keep your positive state of mind and pass a huge hug to Mira next time you see her, she was such a great supporting role :-) All the very best from France and stay safe.
My wife and I started watching the first few mins. 2 hours went by. Amazing. I pray my wrist heals up so I can make the trip from South Africa to Tour Divide. Thank you. Great job.
Just watched top to bottom (of Colorado that is...) What a gift! By that I mean the time you took to improve the viewers experience. The static shots, the drone launches and retrievals, the ride bys, especially the downhill ride bys.... All to improve our visual journey. Fantastic work. Thank you!
This is amazing. Wish I had it on Blu-ray because even at 1080p setting, RUclips can't quite handle natural scenery very well and makes a lot of it blurry/blocky (compression artifacts). Anyway, I'm still loving it. Edit: Mira is the coolest dog ever.
it is not easy to get the camera shots you do while biking acrossed America. The drone shots are epic, and placing the camera ahead then backtracking + the editing shows the level of work involved and we appreciate it very much. God bless
Funny that the auto subtitle function keeps indicating the tire noise as “applause”, I guess in a way it is cheering you on ✊✌️. Enjoying rewatching Miras adventure that she aloud you to come on 👍
Very awesome content here. Felt like I just went on the ride with you as well. I give you mad props for just not doing the Great Divide but also for working the camera solo. That’s takes motivation and dedication for one person to tackle all at once. Rock on and keep them coming.
Saw a 2 hour Duzer project. Instaclicked, smiled all the way through, watched the whole thing in one go. You are my inspiration, I also bikepack with a dog so seeing Mira was especially heartwarming. Love to see your content and if you're ever in or near Estonia, let us know!
Ryan, You are always such an inspiration! When my little girl gets a bit older we plan to ride Boston to Florida. Partially because of your videos. If you are ever in the New England area, I would love to join you for a day.
I have been biking since I was a kid delivering newspapers and that’s when my love for biking adventures began, thank you for this inspiring and beautifully done video, showing humanity at it’s finest. 🥰
This is so great, it must have taken so much work to film this and it’s so beautifully done. I also love Miras goggles. I felt like I was there with you, I loved the positivity, it’s so genuine and infectious.
This video made me want to get on my bike and ride despite me not having anywhere interesting to go... and let me say, I have so much more respect for you because I went up two REALLY small inclines and I was dying lmaooo
@@duzer I put this on for a 2 hr trainer session. Nice edit. Any plans to go back and complete the NM part when the world moves past the current situation?
Great video. biked for many years, still biking at 83 years. I wish I could do that trip. I have to relive my memories at this point. looking forward to the next instalment of your trip.
I love every thing about bicycling long distance. I have done a lot of miles . Across America 6 times. With and with a dog. First trip in the 80s ,last trip in 2007. My health no longer allows me to do it 😟 the people was the best part. Land scapes the 2nd. .best thing I've ever done for myself. Ride on people. Peace ✌️🙏🇺🇲🐕
So sad when the man John and Mira left :( I can feel Your pain your pain man I’m just those weeks u guys been through A lot that’s amazing man !!!! I wanna do this now
I fell asleep and my algorithm had this playing on youtube and after watching most of it I have to say thank you for bringing back old memories. It was the summer of grade 11 and me and my friend Rocky rode our bikes from Vancouver to Jasper down to Banff across to Calgary down to Baab Montana, across Glacier National Park up Idaho and then finished with the hardest part of the ride across hwy 3 in BC back to Vancouver. It was 23 days w 2 rest days I rode a cannondale and Rocky had a rocky mtn and we had front and rear panniers a tent and our bikes both weighed over 100lbs. It was incredible the journey and we went through some stunning country and hit all types of weather even snow and met the kindest most generous people, I think he took 400 bucks and I had 700 and we both came back w money…. The camping was done on the side of the hwy mostly and the dinner was usually rice and beans my treat was always apple pie a la mode. If I remember correctly our biggest day was 3 mtn passes, needless to say we came back to grade 12 and walked on whatever team we wanted to join, it was the early 90’s and I feel that trip defined the rest of my life. A couple years later I moved to Banff to permanently live, didn’t have fear as a young man to move to the Carribean and live there for a few years as well or take 3 months holidays a year and travel to 44 countries. I’m 44 now, still active but watching this has reinspired me right when I needed it so thank you again for posting this!
Oh man, this was so beautifully shot! Like one long cycling meditation. I was so invested that when Dana dropped off the ride, I was ready to hop on my bike and ride the rest of the way with you, Ryan!
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If you liked this video, I bet you'll enjoy my most recent adventure, Cycling the Length of Sweden. Check it out: ruclips.net/video/W_G4szY8Q8A/видео.html
There's a man named Pete Marth reminds me of you, he'd buy a season ticket to the ski hill but he'd hike up never use the lift and he'd Telemark ski down, and he was big on riding hardtail mountainbikes and climbing is his favorite. Last I seen he has a giant knobby tired dirt bike, hope he's still into riding hardtails up steep hills, I'm sure he is hea kind of a hippy, after his wife died he got into white water rafting in Colorado too but he's a cool dude. He would run stairs a lot up and down after his squats
This video was absolutely AMAZING! Choreography outstanding! The adventure EPIC! The flowers and scenery made me sooo happy. Mira is such a good girl 💗
I’m a cyclist of 34 yrs and try to get out 5 x a week. Yes even in the winter. As I age it gets harder and harder. I had my crazy days in the saddle. This video intrigued me and I’m quitting my job, retiring, and gonna do one last push. Thanks for the video.
good for you!
make a video
Get out there and ride!
Good for you!! I hope you enjoy every second, record it, share it with us, and never regret a moment of your decision! You deserve to do what makes you happy!
Don't make it your last! I'm sure you can find a way to make your work revolve around cycling rather than the other way around. Things have a way of working out when you are open to them.
And you said you are retiring, even better. Strip your life down to only the essentials and I'm sure you will suddenly find greater freedom to ride!
Absolutely loved the fact that there was limited dialog , zero busy "filler" talk and no music. Very natural-excellent!
Thanks!!
Agreed
Yes 1000%. It really makes the entire viewing experience so peaceful and probably more true to what the journey felt like. Amazing work!
Yes!
@@duzer to lub z polskiego salonu w tym temacie bo to co jest grane przez to nie w pełni do czerwcemto ok nie jest na to nie tylko że niemam nie jest wszystko na co zwrócić w domu pisze że to co się z religii 1 z polskiego klasa olejów konwencjonalnych z polskiego salonu z jadalnią kuchnia i jak czy to prawda ale w domu ok nie mogę go polecić jakiś inny nie jest to jest dostepny nie jest to nie tylko sam mabyć ok
I really do appreciate that you did not add any music. I love that you share the Sound of Nature, the Tires on the ground, the Chain, the Wind, the birds, your breathing, the Rain and hail. So you let us hear what you hear. Thank you !!!
i second this big time
very good point. i close most of the videos just because of the nonsense and loud music.
True! But Neil Young's Great Devide was playing in my head while viewing.
YES!!!!!! Exactly!!!!!
Music is helpful specifically in montage segments when the audio from the different clips doesn't jibe well together.
Oh my goodness!! This is my dream. Thank you so much for doing this. When I was a youngster I rode my bike everywhere. I loved it. I’m 67 years old now and my husband, my best friend, has gone on without me. The only reason I have to claw my way up out of the darkness is to ride my bike on a great adventure. Thank you so much for giving me hope!!!❤
all the best lady,go with ease
godspeed. sorry for your loss!
Have fun! 🙂
Sorry for your loss...truly. Do it....go for it. I am 76, lost my wife three years ago and have been sitting on my duff ever since. Watching these biking videos has inspired me. I just took delivery of my e-MTB and rode it last Sunday in our local National Forest, mostly hills and was thrilled to find that I can do it. I am now awaiting some panniers and a rack rag bag so I can go bikepacking. The nice thing about the e-bike is it lets you tweak the settings where you put in enough effort to get good exercise and build up to longer distances. I can't tell you how happy I am that I made this decision. I encourage you to get out there in the wind.
Editing this together was almost as big of a commitment as riding the divide, ha! It’s unlike anything I've made before and I hope you like it. Who is planning on riding this in 2021? Here’s my gear list and info about the bike ruclips.net/video/UDvaYSwNr_E/видео.html
Ride on here! Ready to go explore Colorado this year.
Yes as far as I can remeber this is the first full trip video I have seen. Love it.
It's on my "to do" list, but I've already decided to do a couple of other long rides this year. They are closer to me, so I can either drive or ride to the start. Next year -- especially if an easing of the pandemic makes travel more possible -- I'm up for it!
Doing sections 3 and 4 this August. The entire thing in June 2021. Edit - I meant to type "The entire thing in 2022" not 2021
I will be finishing up my ride across Canada.
this is honestly the best video i’ve watched on youtube. i’m a 17 year old who’s got a pretty negative world view but this videos reminded me of how beautiful this world really is and how many unique and interesting people live here
Get out there Ross and explore this beautiful planet! You’ve got this my man
I couldn’t agree more. Absolutely great video. Love from Scotland 🏴
Get biking
i thought you were exaggerating but then i watched it myself
Hold on to that thought - it's true. And some wind in your face and ache in your muscles will remind you again, whenever you think you've forgotten. :-)
Mira is a treasure. What a sweetheart! It took a while for me to realize, there's little to no music in the video and I really appreciate that. Hearing the chatter of the wind, the gravel crunching beneath the tires, I love it. It really makes me want to get back out on a trail of my own!
Yeah, no music at all, Mother Nature provides the soundtrack
I agree listening to all the natural sounds of the wind and tires to the dirt road, Great video Guys….
@@duzer i appreciate this so much! thank you!
mira is treasure but she could be attracting fights with dogs on the way
I started cycling as a 5 year old boy,I've cycled all of my adult life, I'm 52 this summer and as times gone on I've been able to cycle less and less and shorter distances. I've had surgeries on both my knees but now after I cycle they swell and hurt. You never know what you'll miss until its gone. If you are watching this video and you're fit go and get out there whilst you can.
Have you tried a recumbent bike? My mates father in law absolutely swears by them
I broke my left leg in 3 places last year, 3 breaks all on my tibia, just under my knee. I'm 45 and breaking my leg and not being able to walk (I was in a wheelchair for about 8 weeks post surgery, 3 plates holding the bone together) and got a bike a few weeks ago. I've also loved bike riding and after relying on people for what seemed like forever as I couldn't walk very far, I feel like I'm slowly getting some independence back. I'm still super out of shape, but I'm hoping the bike will help as walking is painful for me, but bike riding isn't. I'm guessing it's due to impact on the bone whilst walking. I doubt my weight is helping either. I don't know how to drive, so bike riding is the next best thing. When I can finally go back to work I'll upgrade to a ebike for longer journeys. I just love bike riding. 🤷🏻♀️
Get a good sports PT and tell them what you want to do!!! We love a motivated patient and good challenge!
@@debicraddock5603 thanks, I'd love to but we don't have any money unfortunately
@@stardustuk7 hi Stella, sorry only just seen this, definitely empathize with you on the leg having done that myself but really glad you are bad on a bike, carry on the great work.
The lack of music gives this one a sort of Zen quality. Especially scenes with just trail noise & nature sounds.
Thanks, that was the goal. Just pure, raw nature and the sounds of tires crunching
yeah much better without music, you get to listen to all the sounds, the talk and the wheels on the road... loved it
it just adds incredibly much to the watching experience! thanks a lot for sharing your wonderful journey with us!
Yes, thank you Ryan for not filling your film with bad music.
Yes, amen to the lack of music. At times, music is just static that adds nothing to the production........Thank you.
I'm dealing with lung damage from covid. While I'm in bed watching this video who just showed up randomly, makes me want to ride my bike despite my condition and many other issues covid left me. I don't know how yet but I'm gonna make it, I'm gonna do that specific trail sooner or later. Thanks for inspiring people, thanks for spred joyful. 👍🏽
Hang in there and get well soon.. happy future riding mate.
@@monkisethojane2218 I'm doing okay, I need to learn how to ride with one lung. Besides that, I'm good! And grateful!
Wanting to send best wishes to you from the UK and to say that the beauty of cycling is that you can cover a long distance in a short period of time, or a short distance in a long period of time. I struggle to go more than a few days without having some form of a pedal so can only imagine how you must be feeling.
You'll get there. Keep believing and it will happen.
I have many injuries impairing my riding. I just dial back, lower expectations. I ride slower, and even use electric assist on some rides. I might need a solar setup. Do what you need to. Ignore the purists, and masochists.
The amount of people providing free shelter is outrageous and amazing. What legends.
Makes me feel like I could hit the road with a couple grand in the bank and just travel the country on my bicycle for the rest of my life.
I might be a little late to the party but I have say that you have constructed a beautiful and intimate road trip documentary that is not only warm and full of positive interaction but also technically very impressive. I appreciate the meticulous care you have taken in your editing, the pace is pitch perfect. Your GoPro and drone camera work is excellent and really captures the enormity of your undertaking. Your commentary adds genuine depth and soundtrack of tyre on grit and tastefully foregoing the dreadful generic overly loud beat heavy soundtrack is just super welcome. We get a sense of who you are without unnecessary personal detail, it was compelling from start to finish without ever succumbing to cliche.
I love the fact that this awesome video has no silly, cringey music. Just pure raw sounds of nature, wind and bicycles 💜
It was like a Documentary !
I came across this RUclips video last night and I want to thank you for it from the bottom of my heart. One of my closest friends, who also happened to be my first cousin, passed away Friday. I found solitude and peace in your video. I found calm.
My buddy Gary died from COVID on Friday. He was 41. He never even made it to a ventilator. While he didn’t ride bikes much (though he did a little at one point in his early adventures with his wife and the kids), my only wish is I had come across this a week ago while he was in the hospital, alone, battling this terrible virus. I think he would have been able to find some peace in the beauty of the outdoors which you so elegantly capture in this video. He loved the outdoors.
Best to you. And thank you. My wife and I watched it in full last night.
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. I know it must be a crushing loss for everyone. I’m sending you all big hugs from Boulder. Thanks for your kind words, and I’m glad that Mother Nature’s beauty could help ease your pain.
I’m french-canadian and l must say that you gave me another view of the " typical" american which is much more flattering and better than what we often times see and hear on the news , yup they’re people with big hearts everywhere ! That should become a country ...all people with big hearts under one flag ...oh well one can dream ... 💚
I appreciate that my friend, most of us are very good, and that goes for any country. Big hearts everywhere!
Greetings from another atypical American in South Korea who loves bicycle touring! So many great people in the world. Peace to you!
Haven't been to the French part of Canada yet, only been to B.C. Nice people. I have however visited France on several occasions. Many Americans have a negative opinion of the French. My visits have shown me otherwise. Very nice people there too. We're all more similar than we are different I think.
Ryan, thank you for respecting NM. We all need to do our part to keep each other safe even though it can suck.
yeah people over here have a very stereotypical view of Americans too (Denmark, Europe) but what I experienced in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansa, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington states were a LOT of warm and friendly people, some a bit too "political correct" that needs to losen up a little and live life... but generally welcoming people, taking me into their homes, sharing what they had and so on. You actually see that in most countries... ESPECIALLY when you get out of the big cities...
At 1:29:28 or mile marker 15.5 Cr #3(Ute pass)in vid between kremmling & silverthorne, 14.5 marker is now a water station either by mail box or under pine tree at road, anyone can help themselves as did about 4 cases this past summer. Camp as long as owner is around, that's Me! Met and have hosted many wonderful folks on their ride.
Thanks Ryan for showing what ya'll really are doing out there on bikes, very cool!
Very cool! You’re so generous!!
I teared up as you said good bye to the dog as well.
I connected my PC to my big screen TV just to be able to appreciate your video even more. This is as good as watching the Nat Geo channel, truly a wonderfully produced documentary
That sounds like an awesome setup. Hope you enjoy it
I like this video, because no music, so l can hear the sound of the wind, your tyre and other. Thank you, subscribed.
Thanks for subscribing, I appreciate it! Hope you enjoy my videos!
Are riding an electric bike??? I am thinking about getting one. In iowa where I live we have the Great bike ride across iowa which I would love to do; I am 67.
@@susannorman4476 Ryan's mom has an electric bike and loves it. But here he's riding a Priority 600 w/ a Pinion gearbox and Gates belt drive. If you search his channel you'll find videos of Ryan riding Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. I say get the electric and join him! Pardon me for butting in, Ryan, but I didn't know if/when you'd see this question, being over a million views and all. :-)
I’m so much more connected to this bike ride with no music . I thank you
Glad you enjoy the natural sounds
our last daughter graduates 2025 and this recap has my wife and i so stoked to take summer 2025 to ride this. not only will we be kid free but it'll be our first summer of retirement from 33 years of teaching high school kids. thanks ryan from fueling the fire. very enjoyable video
Right on!! You’ll love this experience. Thank for teaching our future!
I’m in tears realizing iv been letting to much time go by and not pushing myself. What a motivational video. My heart swells with promise to myself to get moving !
I hope you do!! Getting outside is so good for your soul. Have fun with it
This is awesome. That guy cycling with his dog is so cool! Loved watching this
Couldn't help but laugh when the hail started at 41:27 and the dogs got googles on!
I have to say, I missed Mira towards the end of the vid.
I can't believe this is humanly possible, with all that weight. I might do this with pedal assist, until the battery runs out. Problem is that if the battery or electronics fail, ur cycling dead weight and heavy motor resistance
Planned on watching a couple minutes out of curiosity, couldn't stop, it was mesmerizing yet engaging. You have serious talent for shooting and editing, amazing work!
Thank you! This means a lot to me
Same!
@@duzer how do you get the done shots while riding?
Same
@@cliftone350 He didn't answer, but DJI drones have a function where they will hover around you autonomously
idk how easy/hard it is to operate a drone but the fact that you took the time to get those shots is truly professional. very pleasant video to watch
I dont know why i feel this one more, without the fancy music in the background, this one feels more genuine and inspiring! Thank you Ryan, you continue to inspire people all over!!!
Happy to hear that! I like this version too
The drone footage of the wild horses is hard to beat. What an excellent trip you had!
Magical moment
I got fired from my job and dicided to bike the gdt watching this for reaserch thx so much for this really puts what im going to do in perspective
HAve fun out there!
Bears?!
1. Even though I knew it was coming, I got so happy to see John and Mira when they appeared, and so sad when they they left.
2. That John is a powerhouse cyclist isn't he?
3. Love Dana!
4. It was fun to watch this ride all in one shot. What stood out was that you started the journey alone, picked up, and dropped friends along the way, and ended like you started.
I'm so glad that you felt all the feels, that was my goal with this video! And yes, john is a very strong rider!
I can tell as a Swede that we are well aware of the great divide in the US as well. We literally know Americans also consists of generous, warm, loving people. There are plenty Americans living abroad.
hello mate, stumbled across this video today and it might just be the best video i have ever watched on youtube. It's like magic, different friends joining you on the route but your constant companion... the trail in front of you. Makes you realise, in a pretty shitty time in our short history on this planet that most humans are really decent folk. Awesome editing, can't imagine how long you have spent splicing this together, you have a good energy friend.
But... that dog sold it to me man, she's better than all of us.
I really miss the dog
Mirra is one of the greatest treasures on this planet.
Great video. Quick tip for animals (particularly bears) - if you strap bells to your vest or bike they'll ring out as you ride, any bears will hear it and will move away from the trail, it's a tip I got from a bear sanctuary in Romania, so if you ever are in bear country and worry about hitting one on the path, a few bells will drop that probability quite a bit! also good when hiking, making noise as you go will scare animals to a safe distance away, and your bike is super quiet which is probably why that deer didn't hear you coming :)
Gosh......that has to be one of the best travel videos I have ever watched. Amazing story telling mate. Blown away by how minimalist your kit is for a trip like that. Great lessons thank you for showing me your beautiful world.
Glad you enjoyed it. Less is more out there in the woods
@@duzer especially when you have to lug it up mountains.
I'll echo everyone else's statements, great work.
Was Mira's human on a Salsa?
@@roddheino Salsa Blackborow
Very smooth sound editing that goes easily unnoticed. That's when you know it's done right.
Thanks, I appreciate that you notice the little things that TAKE ME FOREVER! ;)
I love this edit, soothing.
Also funny how the subtitles generator takes the sound of the tires rolling over gravel as an applause.
Such a great video. No unnecessary drama and music. Just humans and nature in coexistence
This was an awesome vid. Like others have said, I got into it thinking I wouldn't watch the whole thing in one sitting, and then couldn't drop it. Even after watching the divide series not to long ago, the absence of the music makes it a completely new experience. And, it made me choke up again to see John and Mira, and Kevin leave. The editing is amazing! Thanks for all the work you put into this. I found myself yearning even more for the warmer riding days ahead.
Thanks Jose! I'm really happy that you enjoyed this version, I loved putting it together.
Ditto.
Such an incredibly immersive and uplifting video. Thanks for taking us along on this adventure. Amazing sights and sounds, but let's face it, Mira stole the show!
Mira is the best!
Her joy is wonderful to watch. I love the shots of John with his arm around her while he's pedalling. Best friends. :-)
Everything I love. The great outdoors. The west. Biking. The sound of nature. Good people! Thank you for the effort you put into this! A new fan
The best part , No music. Perfect.
Thanks, nature has the best soundtrack
Your editing skills are on par with your human skills! Great journey, very inspiring!
Thanks!! I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching
Superbly done. Whether one is a cyclist or not, this vid presents so much wonderful life, nature and inspiration. Better than any big budget sensationalized, embellished garbage of Hollywood to even PBS, Natnl. Geographic stuff. This fellow presents it most realism and feel to the screen. Kudos to no music!!!-Cheers and happy trails!
Wow. Took me 3 evenings to watch this all (had to check out all the stops on Google Maps). Completely blown away. Best video I've ever seen on YT. Amazing vibe, skilled camera work (and drone footage), great editing. Incredible.
Thanks Bob!! Glad that you enjoyed this, I truly loved the experience, and then putting it all together
You know what I like it the most? Where anybody will be pissed off. You keep smiling again and again.
"All I have to do is pedal"
Truly the right way to approach not only this trail, but a lot of life. Embrace the journey and just keep moving forward. I'm only halfway in, but really enjoying this journey!
AMAZING! Love this without music, love the sounds of Riding and Nature. Your enthusiasm is the best, your friends rock and Mira is a star!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@duzer Is Van Duzer a Dutch or Flemish name?
This is such a metaphor for life
Never heard of Ryan Van Duzer until yesterday. Now he's a mentor.
Hey thanks!! Lemme know if you ever have questions about bike adventures
Im not even going to lie. I was watching videos on how to use bike gears and somehow this started playing... and i can’t stop watching. Too bad I have to go to work in about 30
Minutes so I’m definitely going to have to save this to watch for later 😂🙌🏾
I appreciate you watching my video!! It’s fun to hear from people like you
This video was so satisfying...instead of watching some mindless nonsense on Netflix, this is a very fun video. The friendships, the scenery, the amazing athleticism and endurance to make such a long ride...and, of course, the star of the show...Mira! Thank you for doing this and sharing.
Didn't know you could enjoy the outdoors like this with a bicycle.
I feel for Kevin going up those hills, walking is okay, he got up, that's all that matters. Mira! what a companion. Excellent film! Really enjoyed it. Hats off! Keep going, Ryan. 😀
Walking is super ok.
I’ve got to admit I had a good chuckle when he asked Kevin what he does to motivate when it gets hard and he says “I’m a beast, no mountain has anything on me” Then it cuts to him walking up the hill. But good on him, out there making it happen!
Gravel bikes sucks
Ya, what was his gearing though? Also tires look a bit narrow but love his spirit.
What a great video and adventure. Loved every moment of it. No dull points, kept my interest the whole time. Best adventure video on RUclips.
Thanks! I appreciate that immensely
Love this video. Thank you so much. It is heart warming to see all the generosity and kindness shown by everyone you met. ( in stark contrast of what I saw on tv over the last 12 months ) My own experience of Americans I’ve met is that they are kind, friendly and polite. Love from Scotland 🏴
I got my first Vista 10 speed English racing bike in 1973. I still have her plus my mountain bikes. I'm 64. I still love to ride.
That’s awesome!!
@@duzer I can't ride like you do anymore due to getting slammed to the ground with the force of a ton. Horse wreck. Broken to bits. Care-flite. 2 year recovery. By damn, I did it and can still ride my bikes.
I really enjoyed watching from beginning to end and when John and Mira suddenly appeared it gave me a huge smile. 😃 Thanks for putting this together, you did such an awesome job and even though I loved the usual music this was really nice!
So glad that you liked this different style
Where did John and Mira go you never said when they just left ???
how my parents described riding their bike to school every morning
Ha! Best comment
Barefoot....🤣🤣
Ha !
😂😂😂
yip, everything was always uphill
Oh man that's one of the things I wanna do at some point in my life, watching this video inspired me alot, thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your generosity!!
This is so good Ryan I can’t put it into words, I didn’t even know this trail existed. Watched every second of it including all the ads, wanted to make sure you get as much ad revenue and watch time from my view as possible. Thanks for taking us along with you.
WOW! You don't need to watch those ads, but I appreciate it ;) Thanks so much for watching this
I much appreciated the nature as it is - the wind, the road songs of the tires on the pebbles, the water streams, the rain, the wind, and the lark-like escapes in the sky... so real... so nice! Congratulation to Ryan for this work!!
Ryan, i just spent 2 amazing hours of my life watching your ride. Great landscapes, lovely companions and amazing encounters. The amount of effort you put in is simply crazy! Please keep your positive state of mind and pass a huge hug to Mira next time you see her, she was such a great supporting role :-) All the very best from France and stay safe.
best 2hrs in awhile. awesome video. got me excited for my next summers ride across USA.
The gods do not subtract from a man´s total those days spent cycling on dirt. Thanks for sharing the ride.
My wife and I started watching the first few mins. 2 hours went by. Amazing. I pray my wrist heals up so I can make the trip from South Africa to Tour Divide. Thank you. Great job.
Thanks for watching, I hope that you make it over here someday
Man I've been waiting for the entire Series in a single video. Appreciate it a ton!
I made this for YOU!
@@duzer We ALL appreciate the work you put into the entire series. Gonna bust out the popcorn for this one!!!
@@KimberlyThomason It was definitely worth the wait! Ryan never disappoints!!
So glad this video popped into my feed and I could give you a sub while you're so close to that 100K! I'm 14 minutes in and this is amazing!
I’m glad that you found my channel, thanks for watching this!
"It's nice having this little computer tell me what to do." Dude, you are going to LOVE the future!
The subtitles think the gravel under your tires is “applause” 😂
The gravel applauses. Nice way to think about it.
😂
Even the gravel was impressed. Legit subtitles me thinks 😁
What a way for the subtitles to translate that. I like it. Thanks for mentioning it.
uhhhh, what else would it be?
Obviously, the earth is cheering him on for learning how to actually live
how the ###### did you work that out - nothing better to do obviously. Ive found another gravel applause video ... oh geee ..
I am so eagerly anticipating Part II of the GDMBR when Ryan finishes the trip on the new Priority production model.
I am too!!
Just watched top to bottom (of Colorado that is...) What a gift! By that I mean the time you took to improve the viewers experience. The static shots, the drone launches and retrievals, the ride bys, especially the downhill ride bys.... All to improve our visual journey. Fantastic work. Thank you!
Mera is such a good pup she makes the whole teem shine
This is amazing. Wish I had it on Blu-ray because even at 1080p setting, RUclips can't quite handle natural scenery very well and makes a lot of it blurry/blocky (compression artifacts). Anyway, I'm still loving it. Edit: Mira is the coolest dog ever.
Not even done watching yet, but absolutely love this. It has a whole different vibe with no music. Well done.
Thanks my man! My goal was to create something a little different! Enjoy
@@duzer You did a great job with all of it. Can’t wait for you next adventure. I’ll be watching.
Thanks!! Hope to get out there this spring
it is not easy to get the camera shots you do while biking acrossed America. The drone shots are epic, and placing the camera ahead then backtracking + the editing shows the level of work involved and we appreciate it very much. God bless
Such a beautiful film. Reminder of what life is. The open road, a bike and a friendly dog
Thank you for taking the time to watch this, I loved creating it
Funny that the auto subtitle function keeps indicating the tire noise as “applause”, I guess in a way it is cheering you on ✊✌️. Enjoying rewatching Miras adventure that she aloud you to come on 👍
Oh really? That cracks me up, and you’re right, I do feel like the gravel is cheering us on
Very awesome content here. Felt like I just went on the ride with you as well. I give you mad props for just not doing the Great Divide but also for working the camera solo. That’s takes motivation and dedication for one person to tackle all at once. Rock on and keep them coming.
Thanks! It’s a ton of work, but I love it
Saw a 2 hour Duzer project. Instaclicked, smiled all the way through, watched the whole thing in one go. You are my inspiration, I also bikepack with a dog so seeing Mira was especially heartwarming. Love to see your content and if you're ever in or near Estonia, let us know!
Cool to hear that you're a dogpacker too! Thanks for watching the whole thang
Mira is a treasure. What a sweetheart! It took a while for me to realize, there's little to no music in the video and I really appreciate that.
Yep, no music at all. Just the sounds of nature
That is the most amazing video. Your videography is amazing. What a country! Beautiful!!!
Thanks!! It was a beautiful experience
That's one of a lifetime experience, what a journey! Greetings from Brazil
Ryan, You are always such an inspiration! When my little girl gets a bit older we plan to ride Boston to Florida. Partially because of your videos. If you are ever in the New England area, I would love to join you for a day.
Love hearing this! I wish you both all the best...and I'll let you know if I'm in your area
More people are killed on bicycles in Florida than any other state.
I have been biking since I was a kid delivering newspapers and that’s when my love for biking adventures began, thank you for this inspiring and beautifully done video, showing humanity at it’s finest. 🥰
This is so great, it must have taken so much work to film this and it’s so beautifully done. I also love Miras goggles. I felt like I was there with you, I loved the positivity, it’s so genuine and infectious.
Glad you enjoyed it! It was a ton of work, but editing this together was so fun
I almost cried when John left! Amazing video! For the length, I was engaged the whole time! Keep it up man!!!!
Loved it. Watched the whole things. Doing a 70 miler this week…longest I’ve done and I’m doing it in 3 days….so basically umm, yeah.
Have fun!
Your cinema photography is real nice.
I am envious of your freedom To live the Life that you want
This video made me want to get on my bike and ride despite me not having anywhere interesting to go... and let me say, I have so much more respect for you because I went up two REALLY small inclines and I was dying lmaooo
You can do it!!
Keep riding!
When I first saw the length of this video I thought I would watch it in sections. Now I've been transported to southern Montana ❤️
Yeah, watching this is as big of a commitment as riding the divide ;)
@@duzer I put this on for a 2 hr trainer session. Nice edit. Any plans to go back and complete the NM part when the world moves past the current situation?
Great video. biked for many years, still biking at 83 years. I wish I could do that trip. I have to relive my memories at this point. looking forward to the next instalment of your trip.
God bless you robert! Keep peddling!
I love every thing about bicycling long distance. I have done a lot of miles . Across America 6 times. With and with a dog. First trip in the 80s ,last trip in 2007. My health no longer allows me to do it 😟 the people was the best part. Land scapes the 2nd. .best thing I've ever done for myself. Ride on people. Peace ✌️🙏🇺🇲🐕
So sad when the man John and Mira left :( I can feel
Your pain your pain man I’m just those weeks u guys been through
A lot that’s amazing man !!!! I wanna do this now
I absolutely loved it in this format, with no music. It's been the most soothing experience, just sat on the trainer and watch it, thank you.
Ok...now I realize you were riding a mountain bike on gravel roads, while filming from a drone...you got some crazy mad skills Ryan.
It’s a bit of a juggling act, but it provides amazing views
@@duzer just got to the end. Hopefully you can pick back up again and complete the route. GREAT VIDEO!!! Thanks and ride safe. Happy 2021.
I’ll do it sometime this year!
@@duzer looking forward to that video!
I fell asleep and my algorithm had this playing on youtube and after watching most of it I have to say thank you for bringing back old memories. It was the summer of grade 11 and me and my friend Rocky rode our bikes from Vancouver to Jasper down to Banff across to Calgary down to Baab Montana, across Glacier National Park up Idaho and then finished with the hardest part of the ride across hwy 3 in BC back to Vancouver. It was 23 days w 2 rest days I rode a cannondale and Rocky had a rocky mtn and we had front and rear panniers a tent and our bikes both weighed over 100lbs. It was incredible the journey and we went through some stunning country and hit all types of weather even snow and met the kindest most generous people, I think he took 400 bucks and I had 700 and we both came back w money…. The camping was done on the side of the hwy mostly and the dinner was usually rice and beans my treat was always apple pie a la mode. If I remember correctly our biggest day was 3 mtn passes, needless to say we came back to grade 12 and walked on whatever team we wanted to join, it was the early 90’s and I feel that trip defined the rest of my life. A couple years later I moved to Banff to permanently live, didn’t have fear as a young man to move to the Carribean and live there for a few years as well or take 3 months holidays a year and travel to 44 countries. I’m 44 now, still active but watching this has reinspired me right when I needed it so thank you again for posting this!
Good to see a fellow dominican 🇩🇴 👌
We appreciate all your video where you ride past.
I know it's a pain in the butt to go back but as far as telling your story it makes so much sense.
It’s a lot of work, but certainly makes the edit more dynamic
Oh man, this was so beautifully shot! Like one long cycling meditation. I was so invested that when Dana dropped off the ride, I was ready to hop on my bike and ride the rest of the way with you, Ryan!
Awesome! I grew up right where this video starts, I rode every square inch of that country on my bike. Beautiful
So beautiful up there