My husband and I met you in Whitehorse whilst you were waiting for a haircut , you’re a fascinating guy and you have inspired me to buy a bicycle and get fit. ( Carolyn Stevens )
This is where I discovered you when you rode up while I was watching girl in the woods! I've binged watched you from the beginning! I admire you and all your adventure.
What a brilliant video. Your channel has inspired me to get into bike touring when I get home from school next year. I just did a backpacking trip over the last three days that made me even more inspired. This sort of adventure is what I long for. Thank you so much for the inspiration and curage to go out and start making adventures for myself.
I too found your channel through Brooke's random encounter with you. Brooke is great and I must say, Adam, I am loving your videos also. Keep up good spirits and ride on.
Hi Adam...I'm coming over from Brooke's channel(Girl in the Woods)love her! Good luck in your travels stay healthy and safe..I'll be watching your journey🙂
Oh boy you do love people, don't you? It's to true pleasure to watch you with a large smile on your face after the 2-hour conversation with Brooke. You are also a real source of positive inspiration. The farther you go, the wiser you get. And it's still long way to Argentina. Happy & Safe cycling!
That bit of footage of the Google maps of Alaska to South America Brought home to me the scope of what you are planning. Kudos to you. Keep up the good work
Great progress Adam. You are facing tough terrain thru the Mts. Wish there were unabreakable bike tires for you. You are doing great. I am one who came to your channel via Brooke Whipple when you met her on the road. 😀. I am rooting for you. Cycle on and enjoy the USA. I am on the east coast, but lived on West coast earlier in my life. Ta ta. 😺💞🎃
Adam, I really like your wit and directorial style. Thank you for giving detailed coverage of your experience with the broken spokes - valuable stuff for any touring cyclist. If the wheel is still a problem I can build you a new one and ship it to you. Your travels could be the ultimate test of my wheel building skills:) Thank you for delivering your adventure to my desktop!
Another belter Adam! Love seeing your adventures while I'm back in the UK working my 9-5, seriously tempting to sack it off and explore. Keep it going mate, you're killing it!
I’d hate to be the bad influence but we only get one crack at life mate. Many people regret the things they don’t do. Not many regret doing an adventure like this.
Great Deal Adam. Thanks for sharing all you share. Another subscriber that noticed you on Brooke's "Girl in the Woods". She is great, isn't she? Safe Cycling Brother🚵🏻♂️, God Bless🙏🏻🚴🏻♂️🦋
Cool video, thanks for filming, Adam! It's so nice to see you happy when you were approaching Fairbanks! Yeah! 😁😎🤓 I'm a subsciber who hopped to your channel when Brooke's video was on youtube. Glad you met her. Happy travels, no flat tires for the next 1250km and: be safe!
I know you have your wheels sorted out now, and you're rockin' Sun Rhyno Lite rims. And you probably get tons of (probably unnecessary or unwanted) gear and tool recommendations. 😁 But I thought I'd toss one more your way, just in case. I've found this little gizmo to be very helpful. As you know, I'm sure, the regular rear cassette removal tools are big and heavy. They're too heavy for most people to want to carry with them on a bike tour. So replacing broken spokes on the drive side of the rear wheel is impossible until you get to a bike shop. But this Stein "Mini Cassette Lockring Driver" is small and light, and it uses the force of your pedals to remove the rear cassette (so you don't need a chain whip). Once you get your head wrapped around the logic of how it functions, it works great. I've used mine on several occasions, and I was very glad to have it. Here's the link: www.steintool.com/portfolio-items/mini-cassette-lockring-driver/
Amazing video. Waiting for your next video!!!!!! And the Dalton highway was spectacular. Full of challenges and so beautiful. It surely is a dream. Stay fit and travel. :)
First time I have followed you. Came over to your You Tube Channel after seeing you on Brooke Whipple Channel ( Girl in the Woods). Good luck on your adventure, will be following!
HEY ADAM. I want to share one of my best bike hacks with you. That spoke breaking thing weighed on my mind every time I toured. I thought long and hard about it and came up with a great solution in my dreams...really. No one else ever seems impressed or interested for some reason. To me, it was finding the holy grail of touring. The last bit of touring maintenance hell that needed to be overcome. I already carry a rag,and a small crescent wrench for other odd jobs. I found by only adding a cassette ring remover, combining it with the crescent wrench, and holding the cassette in place with the rag wrapped around it, I had no problem turning it right off. Of course, putting it back on is the easy part. New spoke, using the rim brakes for truing, and voila. All I have to do is carry a few extra spokes and no more spoke worries. I even carry different sized spokes to help others on the road. Hope it helps you out the next time you are stranded.
I felt for you struggling with the bike issues & also having the mental strength to continue. You could have easily got a lift to the next town… RESPECT Something that is such a cool aspect journey is the sheer delight of basic living, a burger, ice-cream - a full belly & the thought you would get some interaction with civilisation.
I'm an introvert bordering on a recluse. I drove solo from Chicago to Deadhorse in a sedan to fulfill a childhood dream of mine. After 10 days of driving and talking to no one but myself......by the time I got to Coldfoot, I approached some truckers on the patio and asked, "Can I just, can I just talk with you guys for awhile?"
Cool stuff Adam! Found your channel during the weekend, and I absolutely loving it. Basically there is two channels I am really fascinated with, your's and "The Sailing Frenchman". Stay safe.🤛
another epic chapter in this story, loved the music to your wilderness part, and those darn spokes again , and hope you did get bomb proof wheels for next instalment .....enjoy
You've honestly made me want to try my hands at a long distance cycle adventure. Not has epic as your one, but a start is still a start. Awesome video mate. Sending ya a virtual beer. 🍻
This episode was a great inspiration for me, so thank you. Namely your problems with spokes and casette -- and I found a hack for it. Buy a lockring tool (btw. I just learned it is at the same time centerlock tool, too late for me, because I use standard 6 bolts system), drill a hole at the side so you could fit in screwdriver inside from your multitool -- it will serve as a lever. And presto, you can remove cassette on the go, the only requirement is you lock it with the same tool, because if you put much more force at home/shop, you won't be able to unscrew the lock. End of the hack (not tested yet).
Found your channel yesterday and I really like it. So I wish you luck on your tour from Germany... Ohh and of courses no flat tires and not that much broken stuff on your bike.
I don't know long trip like that without spokes, bit silly. I carry metal and kevlar spokes for all my trips, be that 50km or 5000km. The kevlar are for quick repairs on the road, and fix them properly when I rest for the day. But in 30,000km only one broken and that was on a beater bike, whilst waiting for my touring bike to have a new rear wheel built.
I had spare spokes but had already used them. Terrain, weight carried and the quality of the wheel build is what matters when it comes to spokes breaking. Probably a bit of luck in there too.
Hey Adam a chap called Simon Bennett is currently going around the world, does not expire, you have probably met him along your travels, he had a tricky time coming out of the tunnel at the artic circle as the weather was so bad, he actually took shelter in a little toilet just past the tunnel for the night lol.. where have you got to now on your venture?
Hey Jane, I’ve not come across Simon Bennett but it is a small world. I’m not sure if you mean the Arctic Circle in Alaska as there are no tunnels. I’m back in the UK now.
Any chance you haven't had any takers on the sticker design? I'd love to take a shot at designing one (professional designer/15+yrs) loving the footage!!!
Thank you for the wonderful offer. I’ve ended up using a photo I took of me cycling in Alaska for the sticker design. I’d always be open to ideas though.
Wow Man!! My respect to You ) Great journey! Subscription! I want to wish Y no mechanical problems & easy road, more to downhill ;) the videos are very good - shooting whit a drone, very cool! what model do Y use?
What I eat changes depending on the country I’m in. In North America I’m eating a lot of oatmeal and pasta. In SE Asia, I ate lots of local food with rice and noodles. I’m using a Panasonic LUMIX G7 and a GoPro Hero 7.
All alone on a road in the middle of nowhere, talking to yourself. Two bears watching you roll by, the one turns to the other and says, "another weirdo."
something like these. www.amazon.com/R4-Bicycle-5-Spoke-Braking-Freewheel/dp/B07GD6NDPC/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=mag+bike+rim&qid=1569341904&s=outdoor-recreation&sr=1-9
@@AdamHugill That rear wheel looks like a 36 spoke rim... why are you breaking so many spokes? Another question is why aren't you using front panniers when you did in 2018. My bike handles better with weight on the front rather than the majority on the rear. Ride safe.
Brian Bassett I’m still carrying a fair amount of the weight up front in the dry bags and handlebar bag. The front panniers broke in Japan so I changed my set up to accommodate. The wheel was breaking as it was a cheap $5 wheel from China. Lasted a good 8000km though.
When you started cycling your hair and beard was black now they are really turning grey on this video you were 31? Cycling around the world really ages one.
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There's something special about being in the middle of no where riding your bike. As an introvert, I dont mind the solitude. 😁
Random Things I have always been and still am an extrovert. However as I get older I value solitude more and more.
My husband and I met you in Whitehorse whilst you were waiting for a haircut , you’re a fascinating guy and you have inspired me to buy a bicycle and get fit. ( Carolyn Stevens )
That’s brilliant! I remember you both well. I hope you had a lovely time up in the Yukon.
This is where I discovered you when you rode up while I was watching girl in the woods! I've binged watched you from the beginning! I admire you and all your adventure.
What a brilliant video. Your channel has inspired me to get into bike touring when I get home from school next year. I just did a backpacking trip over the last three days that made me even more inspired. This sort of adventure is what I long for. Thank you so much for the inspiration and curage to go out and start making adventures for myself.
Going back through your old videos before heading out on a similar trip of my own. I leave in a week, can't wait.
@ 17:30 - Hey! I follow Brook & Dave on Youtubs. I love their stuff and they seem like great people. How awesome is that.
Man. What a great time. Imagine the feeling of those guys from Patagonia. Reminds me a bit of cycling thru Hokkaido. Some solitary moments.
I too found your channel through Brooke's random encounter with you. Brooke is great and I must say, Adam, I am loving your videos also. Keep up good spirits and ride on.
I was watching Brooks channel when you stopped to talk to her. I’m glad you did because I am enjoying your journey very much
Hi Adam...I'm coming over from Brooke's channel(Girl in the Woods)love her! Good luck in your travels stay healthy and safe..I'll be watching your journey🙂
Drone shots from the top of Alaska, top quality audio video, this is insane and instant subbed
Hi Adam , you are an inspiration. Love watching all your videos. Cant wait until someone makes a movie about you.
Oh boy you do love people, don't you? It's to true pleasure to watch you with a large smile on your face after the 2-hour conversation with Brooke. You are also a real source of positive inspiration. The farther you go, the wiser you get. And it's still long way to Argentina. Happy & Safe cycling!
I'll hopefully look like Yoda by the time I finish 😁
BROOKE!!!!!!
And it's come to this point; the point where I found you. Brooke is awesome and so happy she told us all about you. 😁😁😁
Kind of shows how far behind my videos are. It was so good to meet her and for me to be able to show my side of how we met.
It was so nice to meet you at Sven's! Hope you're fine and I hope you arrive everything you want !
-Lukas
That bit of footage of the Google maps of Alaska to South America Brought home to me the scope of what you are planning.
Kudos to you.
Keep up the good work
Great progress Adam. You are facing tough terrain thru the Mts. Wish there were unabreakable bike tires for you. You are doing great. I am one who came to your channel via Brooke Whipple when you met her on the road. 😀. I am rooting for you. Cycle on and enjoy the USA. I am on the east coast, but lived on West coast earlier in my life. Ta ta. 😺💞🎃
I've been waiting for this one!! Brooke is awesome!!!
Awesome, was lovely to see the episode where I first saw you while watching Girl in the Woods. Wishing you a safe journey.
Adam, I really like your wit and directorial style. Thank you for giving detailed coverage of your experience with the broken spokes - valuable stuff for any touring cyclist. If the wheel is still a problem I can build you a new one and ship it to you. Your travels could be the ultimate test of my wheel building skills:) Thank you for delivering your adventure to my desktop!
That’s an absolutely fantastic offer James, thank you. The wheel seems to be holding up now so I hope there will be no more problems.
Another belter Adam! Love seeing your adventures while I'm back in the UK working my 9-5, seriously tempting to sack it off and explore. Keep it going mate, you're killing it!
I’d hate to be the bad influence but we only get one crack at life mate. Many people regret the things they don’t do. Not many regret doing an adventure like this.
Great Deal Adam. Thanks for sharing all you share. Another subscriber that noticed you on Brooke's "Girl in the Woods". She is great, isn't she?
Safe Cycling Brother🚵🏻♂️,
God Bless🙏🏻🚴🏻♂️🦋
Cool video, thanks for filming, Adam! It's so nice to see you happy when you were approaching Fairbanks! Yeah! 😁😎🤓 I'm a subsciber who hopped to your channel when Brooke's video was on youtube. Glad you met her. Happy travels, no flat tires for the next 1250km and: be safe!
I know you have your wheels sorted out now, and you're rockin' Sun Rhyno Lite rims. And you probably get tons of (probably unnecessary or unwanted) gear and tool recommendations.
😁 But I thought I'd toss one more your way, just in case.
I've found this little gizmo to be very helpful. As you know, I'm sure, the regular rear cassette removal tools are big and heavy. They're too heavy for most people to want to carry with them on a bike tour. So replacing broken spokes on the drive side of the rear wheel is impossible until you get to a bike shop.
But this Stein "Mini Cassette Lockring Driver" is small and light, and it uses the force of your pedals to remove the rear cassette (so you don't need a chain whip). Once you get your head wrapped around the logic of how it functions, it works great. I've used mine on several occasions, and I was very glad to have it. Here's the link:
www.steintool.com/portfolio-items/mini-cassette-lockring-driver/
That does look just like what I need. Thank you for the recommendation 👌👍
I saw you and subscribed to your channel after watching Brooke Whipple "Girl in the Woods." Looking forward to following your adventures. Donna :)
Amazing landscapes. What a great trip you are having. Stay safe and keep it up.
Amazing video. Waiting for your next video!!!!!!
And the Dalton highway was spectacular. Full of challenges and so beautiful. It surely is a dream. Stay fit and travel. :)
Love The Girl in the Woods ~ Brook is amazing! I subbed you after that video. Love you too ! Be safe and be blessed 😘
Just discovered your channel and I'm really enjoying the content. Inspirational stuff and glad to see a fellow countryman representing!
First time I have followed you. Came over to your You Tube Channel after seeing you on Brooke Whipple Channel ( Girl in the Woods). Good luck on your adventure, will be following!
HEY ADAM. I want to share one of my best bike hacks with you. That spoke breaking thing weighed on my mind every time I toured. I thought long and hard about it and came up with a great solution in my dreams...really. No one else ever seems impressed or interested for some reason. To me, it was finding the holy grail of touring. The last bit of touring maintenance hell that needed to be overcome.
I already carry a rag,and a small crescent wrench for other odd jobs. I found by only adding a cassette ring remover, combining it with the crescent wrench, and holding the cassette in place with the rag wrapped around it, I had no problem turning it right off. Of course, putting it back on is the easy part. New spoke, using the rim brakes for truing, and voila. All I have to do is carry a few extra spokes and no more spoke worries. I even carry different sized spokes to help others on the road.
Hope it helps you out the next time you are stranded.
That sounds ingenious. Thank you for sharing 👍
Saw you on the Girl in the Woods channel! Looking forward to watching your videos.
I felt for you struggling with the bike issues & also having the mental strength to continue. You could have easily got a lift to the next town… RESPECT Something that is such a cool aspect journey is the sheer delight of basic living, a burger, ice-cream - a full belly & the thought you would get some interaction with civilisation.
brooke and her husband on Alone were my favorite contestants! super cool
I'm an introvert bordering on a recluse. I drove solo from Chicago to Deadhorse in a sedan to fulfill a childhood dream of mine. After 10 days of driving and talking to no one but myself......by the time I got to Coldfoot, I approached some truckers on the patio and asked, "Can I just, can I just talk with you guys for awhile?"
What a journey. Big love brother
Cool stuff Adam!
Found your channel during the weekend, and I absolutely loving it. Basically there is two channels I am really fascinated with, your's and "The Sailing Frenchman".
Stay safe.🤛
Adam....you are so cool...Omg Brooke I remember so much from "alone"
another epic chapter in this story, loved the music to your wilderness part, and those darn spokes again , and hope you did get bomb proof wheels for next instalment .....enjoy
You've honestly made me want to try my hands at a long distance cycle adventure. Not has epic as your one, but a start is still a start. Awesome video mate. Sending ya a virtual beer. 🍻
Cheers pal. We all start somewhere. You never know where it will lead.
Now that was AWESOME and EPIC. 🎬📽👍👍👍👍📽🙏⛺🚴♀️
Just discovered your channel from girl in the woods! Looking forward to your videos
The couple arguing in the background at McDonalds... Priceless. God bless America.
😆
It's good to see you are still making progress Adam! Welcome to the mainland! You have to come back up and come through Nebraska on your way home ;)
Good luck!!
This episode was a great inspiration for me, so thank you. Namely your problems with spokes and casette -- and I found a hack for it. Buy a lockring tool (btw. I just learned it is at the same time centerlock tool, too late for me, because I use standard 6 bolts system), drill a hole at the side so you could fit in screwdriver inside from your multitool -- it will serve as a lever. And presto, you can remove cassette on the go, the only requirement is you lock it with the same tool, because if you put much more force at home/shop, you won't be able to unscrew the lock. End of the hack (not tested yet).
Thanks for the info and tips 👍
Hi there! Enjoying your channel! I found out about about you from Brooke Girl in the Woods.😊
Found your channel yesterday and I really like it. So I wish you luck on your tour from Germany...
Ohh and of courses no flat tires and not that much broken stuff on your bike.
Thank you. I hope to stay flat free too 🙏
May i suggest the purchase of a device called ‘next best thing 2’ ? That is a minimalistic cassette tool so you can take your cassette off underway.
That’s good beer too! Locally brewed Twister Creek.
Burgers and soda..Yes!! ;) Adam, this was an inspiring video! All the best on your next journey. You have a new subscriber! :)
Thank you 🥤 🍔 😁
saw you from girl in the woods thought I would check you out and Im amazed at your videos they are fantastic
What an awesome adventure my dude I’ve just come across this
I don't know long trip like that without spokes, bit silly. I carry metal and kevlar spokes for all my trips, be that 50km or 5000km. The kevlar are for quick repairs on the road, and fix them properly when I rest for the day. But in 30,000km only one broken and that was on a beater bike, whilst waiting for my touring bike to have a new rear wheel built.
I had spare spokes but had already used them. Terrain, weight carried and the quality of the wheel build is what matters when it comes to spokes breaking. Probably a bit of luck in there too.
Cracking lad, keep it up.
I'm binging your show! You should've never stopped. I guess I'll find out why.
Cool video. What tent did you use please?
It’s a mont bell one person tent.
amazing
Hey Adam a chap called Simon Bennett is currently going around the world, does not expire, you have probably met him along your travels, he had a tricky time coming out of the tunnel at the artic circle as the weather was so bad, he actually took shelter in a little toilet just past the tunnel for the night lol.. where have you got to now on your venture?
Hey Jane, I’ve not come across Simon Bennett but it is a small world. I’m not sure if you mean the Arctic Circle in Alaska as there are no tunnels. I’m back in the UK now.
You are amazing man! How long did it end up taking you? I’m going to do Alaska to Argentina after college :)
Good luck brother. I didn't get to Argentina but good luck for your journey.
How long did it take you to get from Alaska to Argentina? Do you have route map you took?
Any chance you haven't had any takers on the sticker design? I'd love to take a shot at designing one (professional designer/15+yrs) loving the footage!!!
Thank you for the wonderful offer. I’ve ended up using a photo I took of me cycling in Alaska for the sticker design. I’d always be open to ideas though.
@@AdamHugill I just emailed you through your info account!
Wow Man!! My respect to You ) Great journey! Subscription!
I want to wish Y no mechanical problems & easy road, more to downhill ;)
the videos are very good - shooting whit a drone, very cool! what model do Y use?
Can I ask you what type of recording camera you are using?
Also, what type of food do you eat throughout the day to keep your body fuelled up.
What I eat changes depending on the country I’m in. In North America I’m eating a lot of oatmeal and pasta. In SE Asia, I ate lots of local food with rice and noodles.
I’m using a Panasonic LUMIX G7 and a GoPro Hero 7.
@@AdamHugill Thank you.
How to you manage to capture aerial footage on your own like this? Looks so good.
Adam just don't say Goodbye, Say "Till Next Time"
I like it 👌
ADAM H COULD YOU PUT A KEVLAR TAPE ON THE INSIDE OF TIRE TO PROTECT TUBE ?
Good idea but up in the Arctic there’s no chance of getting further supplies. The wheels and tires are all sorted now though 👍
Where did you get your wheels finally fixed?
Fairbanks 👍
All alone on a road in the middle of nowhere, talking to yourself. Two bears watching you roll by, the one turns to the other and says, "another weirdo."
😆
Enjoy yourself! Have fun! Suck it up! I think they say 'stiff upper lip in your country' Keep truckin!!
.
They call it "character building" 😆
I found you from Brooke... Really like your channel
Would mag wheels be an option for your bike Adam?
Ralphie I’m not sure what they are but the wheels are all good now 👍
@@AdamHugill They're like a mag wheel on a car. No spokes. I'm not a biker but it looks like less maintenance. Probably heavier tho.
something like these. www.amazon.com/R4-Bicycle-5-Spoke-Braking-Freewheel/dp/B07GD6NDPC/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=mag+bike+rim&qid=1569341904&s=outdoor-recreation&sr=1-9
Alone!
👍
Amazin brother
LOTS OF BLUE BERRYS IN THE WILD !
lo harás genial porque eres increíble
Via con Dios mi amigo!
Muchas gracias amigo
@@AdamHugill De nada, lo vales. :)
if i was going to take the time to take wheels off..disc off..spokes etc..I WOULD have gotten all 3 spokes on.lol..Keep pedaling dude!!
My logic was I didn't want to mess too much with my front as there was nothing wrong with that. All ended well 👍
water closet? I thought it meant wash chamber...
Definitely a water closet 🚽 😆
Im a cyclist and i get how frustrating mechanical problems are
Wow... did you use your "spare" spokes or leave without any?
Yep, used the two spares I carried.
@@AdamHugill That rear wheel looks like a 36 spoke rim... why are you breaking so many spokes? Another question is why aren't you using front panniers when you did in 2018. My bike handles better with weight on the front rather than the majority on the rear. Ride safe.
Brian Bassett I’m still carrying a fair amount of the weight up front in the dry bags and handlebar bag. The front panniers broke in Japan so I changed my set up to accommodate.
The wheel was breaking as it was a cheap $5 wheel from China. Lasted a good 8000km though.
@@AdamHugill Well ya got your money's worth out of that one!
friggin super man ! Makes me aware of what a lightweight wuzz i am .
We're all just finding our own way 😁
👍👁❤☝️
Adam,
Are you and Ryan Van Duzer aware of each other? You, sir, are definitely #TeamDuzer. And it seems like you could be close to a colab video.
I’m a big fan of Ryan’s work and we’ve been in touch. I’d love to ride with him one day. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later.
I from Thailand
Alaska & mother nature are MEAN at times.
You're too funn! Peanut butter is great a source of calories. btw that was a store brand buy a good brand you'll be more satisfied. Safe Travels!
Why didn't you accept the offer of a lift? Makes no sense.
When you started cycling your hair and beard was black now they are really turning grey on this video you were 31? Cycling around the world really ages one.
You look like John snow lol
cool video mate ps get fatbike lol
One day...
Those rims will be the death of you. Get some new kit.
😫all sorted now (this was filmed a few months ago).