Such good work Garrett, on both the video and the ride. I don't think I would have been strong enough to do this on a rigid drop bar bike, you're so tough! The video was fun and relatable, some of my favorite/most relatable moments: 8:58 - Gaslighting yourself hah. 18:22 - The fear of running out of food and debating riding into Paisley 20:17 - the Non manageable miles! 25:50 - Am I touring or racing? 33:28 - the love of lifting over blowdowns! 37:30 - the craziness at Cultus Resort, so many people! 40:07 - Saturday tradition of showing up to MTB races 40:48 - Steel bike and a coffee maker! 46:00 - OMG that cable... 52:33 - I swear this was the hardest day haha. I was so tired at this point 55:32 - Chocolate milk scene is probably my favorite out of any clips either of us got. 56:38 - Haha Paul wanting to take it home! Wish I was back out there riding with you! Get a hard tail and lets go on another adventure!
It was great to meet you and Paul. I doubt I have ever laughed more while suffering. Finally getting to watch your video today got me all sorts of nostalgic. Also made me wish I had a little more giddy up and was able to hit the Willamette Tier. Thanks for also making a great film so I can go down memory lane, I have seen this one too many times already. Until next time.
It’s quite a challenge, but so beautiful! You’re gonna love it. I wish I had done a bit more upper body leading into it. Between running and biking I’m all legs, and really did a number on my back and shoulders. #worthit
Amazing ride! Great filming and narration! You mentioned a couple times how little control you had, but you have more than you give yourself credit for. Every time you didn't give up was a choice. I think your determination was the biggest factor in your ultimate success. Can't wait to see what you tackle next!
I was not turning back, just like Koko Claims. It also really helped that I had budgeted 3 week to do this and due to detours wrapped in in less than 2 weeks. Soooo I was pretty ahead of schedule. Thanks for watching, and glad to see you're still out on the road, maybe you can come tackle this on your way home. You would love how remote it is.
As a lifelong outdoorsman and AT thru-hiker ('98) I commend your storytelling abilities. I learned to eat the heaviest foods first. This was one of the first "feature" episodes I've watched on bike-packing so I also really appreciate all the good opinions and advisements. Cheers man.
AT in 1998! I commend that effort! Thru Hiking before cell phones is a completely different type of adventure. Good on ya, I always wondered what this type of thing would be like before we carried computers in our pocket. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Congratulations Garrett to you and your friends from here in the UK. Given all of those fallen trees I am amazed how far you reached. Thank God aged 73 I am far too old to even think about riding it.😉😂
I've been looking forward to this one ever since Chris posted his video. Well done. I.learn something about editing and filming techniques in every one of your videos.
I was really hoping to have this thing done about a month ago...... 12 days to ride, 60 to edit... gotta work on those numbers I think. Glad you enjoyed.
absolutely love this! especially your narration and genuine testimony about what was going on with you during such a massive undertaking! But, whats this about Kyle Phillips? You say at the end that he did manage to ride every mile, I'm assuming that means that he managed to make it through the areas that were recommended to take detours because of fires, and then seeing that he is on a single speed, I'm like "wow, that is awesome! he must have been a week behind finishing" and then you go on to say he set a new course record???? (on a siglespeed, while taking a longer way, he beat everyone???)
Thanks for watching! I’m stoked you liked it. Yeah! He put in a massive effort every day, riding at least 16 hours a day. He packed very light and was in race mode all the way. Even lost his sleep system, and spend a night in a porta John waiting out some rain. I honestly cannot even believe how much he went through to get to the finish. Highly impressed.
Thanks, that's one of my favorite parts of editing is when song really work. one of my favorite parts of riding is eating doughnuts, glad you enjoyed as much as I did.
wonderful video, as always. What an endurance test!! 1) Did the 71 yo rider finish?? 2) How did you make changes in your route, particularly in areas (if I remember correctly) w/o cellphone connection?? 3) Where to next?? Keep making those videos!!
Impressive ride. Love the shot of everyone and their giant cartons of chocolate milk 😂. Watching this makes me want to get out there again.Thank you, for the great video and wonderful memories. It was awesome to run into you at Waldo Lake. I am looking forward to your future adventures.
I wish I had gotten a few more shots of you during that time! I was just trying to keep up, thanks for the tip about the sun hoodie, really helped through that section. Do you have anything planned for this upcoming summer?
No concrete plans yet for summer. I have some loose plans for long weekends rides here in Oregon. I would like to either ride the Arizona Trail or Colorado Trail as my next big ride next year. I'm leaning towards riding the AZT, because I can most likely get the time off from work. Let me know if you find yourself back in Oregon let me know I would definitely like to ride at a more leisure pace where I sleep more and eat more and room for more non-biking activities.
@@ElYogurto both are heavy on my list. Good luck what ever you decide. Hahah I’ll try to bring suspension if you try to ride a little slower and we can meet in the middle. That would be great. Thanks for not discouraging me when we first met, I was kind of hoping you would say “maybe ride the Oregon Outback instead” hahaha
@@MoveWithMurph I was worried when I first saw your setup. After chatting and hearing your initial plan for the trail, I was more at ease😅. I was also impressed that you rode to Lakeview from Klamath Falls a couple of days before the race, not many people do that. I usually ride and prefer to ride at a much chiller pace. However, I got bitten by the race bug and my self-inflicted bike-setup forced me to keep pushing (especially uphill). Ha, the Oregon Outback is the route that got me into bikepacking and is one I revisit quite a bit. I rode it a month prior to the Timber Trail this year. You definitely had the right bike for the Outback, but the right mindset for the Timber Trail.
@ElYogurto that pavement ride was extremely hot, but I think it helped me clear my mind a little bit. Nothing like a good long bike ride to do that. Eased a bit of my concerns. Like ok, if I can enjoy that ride, no matter what happens next, I’ll probably enjoy it somewhat. After seeing you rise SS, I was pretty tempted to start building one. That’s a great set up for that trail. I’m gonna comeback one day and ride the Outback, it’s been on my list, I’ll let you know when I do and we can ride it together!
Its a Bags By Bird, the Goldback 12.5 W Tall. Very durable, and keeps the water out. Really like it. I have had so many issues with the dry bag style leaking, and just over all not being durable enough. Not to mention I have a lot of flexibility so I can throw in extra food or soda water of I hit a town.
Hahah, definitely getting toward the type 3 category, the day after the ride ended, I was having a hard time standing, and couldn't properly stand for like 3 days. I thought I had slipped a disk.
Such good work Garrett, on both the video and the ride. I don't think I would have been strong enough to do this on a rigid drop bar bike, you're so tough! The video was fun and relatable, some of my favorite/most relatable moments:
8:58 - Gaslighting yourself hah.
18:22 - The fear of running out of food and debating riding into Paisley
20:17 - the Non manageable miles!
25:50 - Am I touring or racing?
33:28 - the love of lifting over blowdowns!
37:30 - the craziness at Cultus Resort, so many people!
40:07 - Saturday tradition of showing up to MTB races
40:48 - Steel bike and a coffee maker!
46:00 - OMG that cable...
52:33 - I swear this was the hardest day haha. I was so tired at this point
55:32 - Chocolate milk scene is probably my favorite out of any clips either of us got.
56:38 - Haha Paul wanting to take it home!
Wish I was back out there riding with you! Get a hard tail and lets go on another adventure!
It was great to meet you and Paul. I doubt I have ever laughed more while suffering. Finally getting to watch your video today got me all sorts of nostalgic. Also made me wish I had a little more giddy up and was able to hit the Willamette Tier.
Thanks for also making a great film so I can go down memory lane, I have seen this one too many times already.
Until next time.
Amazing job!! This trail is high on my list
It’s quite a challenge, but so beautiful! You’re gonna love it. I wish I had done a bit more upper body leading into it. Between running and biking I’m all legs, and really did a number on my back and shoulders. #worthit
Amazing ride! Great filming and narration! You mentioned a couple times how little control you had, but you have more than you give yourself credit for. Every time you didn't give up was a choice. I think your determination was the biggest factor in your ultimate success. Can't wait to see what you tackle next!
I was not turning back, just like Koko Claims. It also really helped that I had budgeted 3 week to do this and due to detours wrapped in in less than 2 weeks. Soooo I was pretty ahead of schedule.
Thanks for watching, and glad to see you're still out on the road, maybe you can come tackle this on your way home. You would love how remote it is.
Thanks!
As a lifelong outdoorsman and AT thru-hiker ('98) I commend your storytelling abilities. I learned to eat the heaviest foods first. This was one of the first "feature" episodes I've watched on bike-packing so I also really appreciate all the good opinions and advisements. Cheers man.
AT in 1998! I commend that effort! Thru Hiking before cell phones is a completely different type of adventure. Good on ya, I always wondered what this type of thing would be like before we carried computers in our pocket.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Great job riding and making this video, Garrett. It was a pleasure to share this experience with you!
Awesome to meet you too Paul! Hope I can come visit again one day! So we can get redemption on Post Canyon
Good job dude!!
Thanks for watching, I appreciate you.
Congratulations Garrett to you and your friends from here in the UK. Given all of those fallen trees I am amazed how far you reached. Thank God aged 73 I am far too old to even think about riding it.😉😂
Excellent work
Keep going Garrett! Always makes me happy to see you happy and moving!
Thanks Tarek, happy to have met you on an adventure such as this one!
Just wow! That look like a great adventure!
It was such a blast
Keep going Garrett! Always happy to see you happy and moving!
Great ride, advice, adventure, and mindset. Keep up the great video and motivation.
Thanks so much for watching, and your kind words!
I've been looking forward to this one ever since Chris posted his video. Well done. I.learn something about editing and filming techniques in every one of your videos.
Wow, that’s some very meaningful feedback. Thanks for your support!
Wow, what a ride and adventure, love your work, narration and videos keep it up!
Thanks, that truely means a lot. I put (probably too much) effort into making these as enjoyable as possible.
You're the man, dude. I love your videos, very inspiring. Makes me want to get out there! Thanks from NZ
There's so much great biking in New Zealand, definitely get out there! Thanks for watching.
@@MoveWithMurph Doing the Heaphy this weekend!
Outstanding! Great story and vid work.
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.
After seeing Chris' video I was wondering when your's would come out. Good job. Touring is much better than racing.
I was really hoping to have this thing done about a month ago...... 12 days to ride, 60 to edit... gotta work on those numbers I think.
Glad you enjoyed.
Great video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!\
absolutely love this! especially your narration and genuine testimony about what was going on with you during such a massive undertaking! But, whats this about Kyle Phillips? You say at the end that he did manage to ride every mile, I'm assuming that means that he managed to make it through the areas that were recommended to take detours because of fires, and then seeing that he is on a single speed, I'm like "wow, that is awesome! he must have been a week behind finishing" and then you go on to say he set a new course record???? (on a siglespeed, while taking a longer way, he beat everyone???)
Thanks for watching! I’m stoked you liked it.
Yeah! He put in a massive effort every day, riding at least 16 hours a day. He packed very light and was in race mode all the way. Even lost his sleep system, and spend a night in a porta John waiting out some rain. I honestly cannot even believe how much he went through to get to the finish. Highly impressed.
Love your videos! Cheers from Sweden.
Thanks for watching, would love to get to sweden one day.
Hi pretty sure i met you on the bus back to portland i was the other bike packer coming off the dark divide. Looks like a fun adventure!
Hahaha no way! You also had a pretty adventurous week if I remember correctly. That was a pretty full bus!
@ the jokes per minute on that bus were thru the roof!
Loved the continuous donut montage btw
Loving the music bro
Thanks, that's one of my favorite parts of editing is when song really work. one of my favorite parts of riding is eating doughnuts, glad you enjoyed as much as I did.
wonderful video, as always. What an endurance test!! 1) Did the 71 yo rider finish?? 2) How did you make changes in your route, particularly in areas (if I remember correctly) w/o cellphone connection?? 3) Where to next?? Keep making those videos!!
rad !!
I look at these set-ups and think how do they pack so light lol.
I literally have no idea. It makes no sense to me. I am going to try it out though one day, just to see what I can get away with one day.
Impressive ride. Love the shot of everyone and their giant cartons of chocolate milk 😂. Watching this makes me want to get out there again.Thank you, for the great video and wonderful memories. It was awesome to run into you at Waldo Lake. I am looking forward to your future adventures.
I wish I had gotten a few more shots of you during that time! I was just trying to keep up, thanks for the tip about the sun hoodie, really helped through that section.
Do you have anything planned for this upcoming summer?
No concrete plans yet for summer. I have some loose plans for long weekends rides here in Oregon. I would like to either ride the Arizona Trail or Colorado Trail as my next big ride next year. I'm leaning towards riding the AZT, because I can most likely get the time off from work.
Let me know if you find yourself back in Oregon let me know I would definitely like to ride at a more leisure pace where I sleep more and eat more and room for more non-biking activities.
@@ElYogurto both are heavy on my list. Good luck what ever you decide.
Hahah I’ll try to bring suspension if you try to ride a little slower and we can meet in the middle. That would be great.
Thanks for not discouraging me when we first met, I was kind of hoping you would say “maybe ride the Oregon Outback instead” hahaha
@@MoveWithMurph I was worried when I first saw your setup. After chatting and hearing your initial plan for the trail, I was more at ease😅. I was also impressed that you rode to Lakeview from Klamath Falls a couple of days before the race, not many people do that.
I usually ride and prefer to ride at a much chiller pace. However, I got bitten by the race bug and my self-inflicted bike-setup forced me to keep pushing (especially uphill).
Ha, the Oregon Outback is the route that got me into bikepacking and is one I revisit quite a bit. I rode it a month prior to the Timber Trail this year. You definitely had the right bike for the Outback, but the right mindset for the Timber Trail.
@ElYogurto that pavement ride was extremely hot, but I think it helped me clear my mind a little bit. Nothing like a good long bike ride to do that. Eased a bit of my concerns. Like ok, if I can enjoy that ride, no matter what happens next, I’ll probably enjoy it somewhat.
After seeing you rise SS, I was pretty tempted to start building one. That’s a great set up for that trail.
I’m gonna comeback one day and ride the Outback, it’s been on my list, I’ll let you know when I do and we can ride it together!
That’ front bag is way big what brand and model is it
Its a Bags By Bird, the Goldback 12.5 W Tall. Very durable, and keeps the water out. Really like it. I have had so many issues with the dry bag style leaking, and just over all not being durable enough. Not to mention I have a lot of flexibility so I can throw in extra food or soda water of I hit a town.
@@MoveWithMurph very nice thanks a lot just checking them out now cheers
Underbiking.... For them type 2 personality types. Highly recommend. Well done.
Hahah, definitely getting toward the type 3 category, the day after the ride ended, I was having a hard time standing, and couldn't properly stand for like 3 days. I thought I had slipped a disk.
Really wanted to watch this while working out in my gym but theres so many ads I cant put it on and do anything. Had to turn it off
U know u can pay for ad free right?
How to be the concerns
U grew on me by the end but dude plz loose those god awful ear buttons or whatever the heck they are. Otherwise great vid
Thanks for watching, when I take them out you’ll be the first to know, I appreciate your concern.
Good adventure for sure, thumbs down on self mutilation. 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾
Please don't take your shirt off anymore:)
pshhh, sure thing buddy.