Tortured Bicycle Touring Georgia's Appalachians and Bliss in Utah's Grand Staircase Escalante S4/E3
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025
- What an ass kicking I got once again playing around in the Appalachians. There is no doubt in my mind that they are the toughest climbs in the country. It's the constant heavy grade and endless waves of hills coming your way that catches up to you. But don't get me wrong, I love every minute of it.
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⛺️ CAMPING GEAR LIST:
Note: I use some of these items interchangeably depending on the climate and terrain and as back-ups if need be. Before a tour I pre-package and label the ones I don't take and leave with a friend to ship to me anytime.
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2 TENTS: Hilleberg The Tentmaker: Niak (2 person), and Enan (1 Person)
SLEEPING PAD: Therm- a-Rest: Z Lite SOL
2 SLEEPING MATS: Sea To Summit: Comfort Plus and Ether Light XT
3 SLEEPING BAGS: REI Magma 15, Valandre Mirage 23, and Big Agnes King Canyon UL Quilt
PILLOW: Klymit: Luxe Camping
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🚴🏽♂️ · My Bike: Lynskey GR300
Cassette - CSHG800-11 (11-34)
Crankset - FSA SLK 175mm - 46/30t
Pedals - Shimano SPD - PD-EH500
Bottom Bracket - MEGA EVO BB386EVO
Wheels - DTSwiss GR 531 32H - 700C
Hubs - DT SWISS 240 (rear) - SCHMIDT SON 28 (front)
Tires - Schwalbe Marathon Mondial DD - 700cX40
Breaks - Shimano GRX Hydraulic/ TRP Locking Rotor 160mm
Chain - Shimano Dura Ace
Derailleurs - Shimano GRX RX810
Headset - Cane Creek Forty
Handlebar - FSA Energy Compact - 44cm
Stem - FSA SLK MTB
Seat Post - Cane Creek eSilk+
Saddle - Brooks B-17 Ti
Fenders - Planet Bike - Cascade 29"x65mm
Front End Locking System - SteerStopper
Lights - EDelux II - SON Shcmidt (front) - Busch & Muller - Topline Plus (rear)
Bottle Cages - Arundle Dave-O & Loonie Bin
Air Pump - Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HP
Panniers - Arkel Dolphin 32 - Arkel Orcas - Arkel L Handlebar Bag - Sea to Summit 8L Big River
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00:00 - Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
01:04 - Vogel S.P. to Wildcat Campground
09:34 - Wildcat Campground to Marietta
14:30 - Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
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Hello Everyone. Last week someone left a comment I wanted to respond to but later when I had the time to do so I found that this comment was deleted. The comment was regarding the going back and forth in time of the tour during the episode. The viewer didn't care for this structure. I wanted to say that I get the point he or she is making about giving up the story ahead of time and that it would be better to not do so and let it play out day to day. I can't say I don't share the sentiment. I dislike it myself when I hear of a good movie and watch the preview to find out the premise and ending in one short segment. But I can guarantee everyone that the short segments of the tour looking forwards in time are only a tiny fraction of what the second half of the tour entails. I have endless hours of content to share with all of you and these "looking forwards" clips don't even come close to scratching the surface of what is ahead in this season 4. With that said, I want to explain why I chose this structure with the looking forwards segments. The reason is to show how a rider develops and progresses with time during a long distance tour such as this one. In these early episodes Im trying to share the contrast between a rider breaking in during the beginning versus crushing it in high altitude passes with lower oxygen levels and all the other strenuous demands the West can have in store after a few months on the road. Thank you all for your comments and feedback. My content could not have progressed to what it is today without them.
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I like this style, it makes it more of an experience watching someone's contrasts from beginning of the trip to the end. It also separates you from tons of cycling videos that are out there
No offense to anyone’s preference but I love your storytelling creativity with the flash forward. It’s cool to know what’s ahead. That’s life…it’s all heading to a conclusion, and in your case, a happy one.
I like the flash-forwards. Like watching a Sci-Fi film, except that it's real. If this was your intent, then yay to you, because these segments really showcase how much of a difference a few months of touring can make.
You don’t have to explain, your videos are awesome!
Keep it the way it is! What I (or another viewer) likes is their own opinion. I like being exposed to different platforms and experiences, probably the driving reason I have been bike touring around the world regularly since 1987 (this year a bit more tame... Fairbanks, AK to the tip of Baja). To only be exposed to things the way everyone else does them is... boring and in my opinion, not enlightening or mind expanding - which is the opposite of why we bike tour in the first place. I can sit in front of a TV and expose myself to "predictable" all day long. Keep it up! Stanley - Kathmandu, Nepal and Clifton, CO
Diego, your cinematography and your editing have certainly improved so much over the last few years. These videos are amazing and your story telling is spot on, very nicely done. And, for what it's worth, I love the time shift snippets, makes me just want more. Thanks for a great ride along with the view over your handlebars.
Im trying, Ed. It's been a long journey and I do think Im on to something with the filming and editing. I sure wish I could give it all more time someday. There is so much I would like to add on to and improve upon. Thanks for watching and the great comment.
Hi Diego, first of all, your "format" is thoughtful and cinematic...don't second-guess yourself. I watch a fair bit of cycling video, and I have to say that your filmmaking is extraordinary. Don't think that the time you spend getting those "long shots" whereby you have to spend a lot of time setting up, riding out, filming, riding back, are lost on your audience. Anyone that knows anything about film appreciates the time and effort so keep up the great work. It sets you apart from the rest of us that just throw something together. I look forward to the next chapter(s).
Thank you so much. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about my content. RUclips world can be a bit of a struggle sometimes and getting encouragement is so helpful in moving forwards and keeping on the task at hand. The core of all of the content is definitely in the love for bicycle touring. Im all about it as you can see and hopefully my channel will grow enough someday to afford me the chance to continue to progress at it. Take care.
You mentioned that on occasion you doubt yourself. NEVER! haha
After watching and reading your past and current adventures, I have TOTAL faith you will prevail
What doesn’t kill ya makes ya stronger!
Just call to mind your worst day ( I.e. those snow covered mountain passes 2trips ago) and tell yourself if I can do THAT then THIS will also be done
I wake up every Saturday waiting for the notice of your post.
Your video and activities make mine seem so trivial but I KNOW it’s all in the doing and the traveling. Sometimes, I think the waiting before the trip is the hard part; I’m itching to go and I just gotta wait a while longer
As always Diego, WELL DONE!!!
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Thank you, brother. I promise, that was the only day I was doubting myself, maybe. You're right about the hardest part of a tour is waiting for its start. Oh man is that a difficult deal.
hey dude, you at vogal state park. man it's all my car can do to ride those mts in north ga!! I really like vogal, but it has no mt biking. i like camping there, and it sits in a valley between to mts, and its up very high. It gets really cold up there!! Man you done some seroius biking getting up those hills!!
Hey Prince. Telling me about it, those hills are far from a joke. I learned that professional cyclists from other countries come there to train. Not sure why I get these crazy ideas to go here and there but after I do I am glad I did. I actually love climbing just as much if not more than downhilling. Thanks for watching.
Great video Diego! Enjoying seeing your trip unfold. Your videos are always calming and make me realise how much of the world there is to explore and how amazing it is. Looking forward to more! 👌👍
The world is amazing and it is so fun to see it cycling. Always great to get a comment form you, Christopher. Thank you for all your support.
Your fortitude is amazing. The scenery wow.
Thank you. I enjoy the punishment, lol. Thanks for watching.
Our first exposure to your RUclips videos was watching you make your way south from the Puget Sound to San Diego CA. We really enjoyed it and you actually survived! Since that time my wife and I have watched quite a few of your episodes. Nice work and “hard” work for sure.
Thank you!
I survived!! That's good stuff. Im very glad you found my channel and that you are both enjoying the content. I'm pipe dreaming away in hopes of progressing at this and your encouragement is so important. Thank you.
Hola Diego! So happy to have you back on your channel with new content. Always appreciate your insights to your day and most of all I enjoy seeing your happiness and admiration for the beauty you find in each day no matter the struggles.
Will you be having a video to talk about your new bicycle? You seem to love it.
Hola Sara. I am definitely the happiest when Im surrounded by natural beauty. No where do I see this common thread we all humans share best than when I am visiting one of our National Parks. Everyone is so happy and filled with joy.
I love my new Lynskey GR300 and I will have to make time at some point to do a review but for the time being I am full time editing this season's content so I can keep up with a weekly episode. I hope my channel grows enough someday so I can dedicate more time to it and do all the things I'd like to do with it.
Now that we’re conditioned to the new format, please keep it!
That's great to hear. I'm planning a change up in format in the future but not yet so expect more of it. Thanks for the encouragement.
Diego, I like the newest format. Gives a taste of what is to come. As always I’m enjoying your journey and looking forward to the next video.
Hi not-Roland, lol. Thank you for saying that. I can always use any encouragement or feedback/criticism. That's the way forwards and I sure hope to keep doing just that. Lots of ideas running thru my head. But for now it's all about churning this amazing season.... Thanks for watching.
Always anticipate a new adventure you share with everyone. I have a question regarding your new Lynskey bike. When I first discovered your channel you were riding a Co-Motion with a Pinion gearbox. That setup is my first choice for my new touring bike because of the Pinion. My second is the Lynskey with a derailleur system. Did you switch because of an issue with the Pinion. Thank you
@@michaelmcabee4580I did not get along with the Co-Motion nor the Pinion. Im definitely a derailleur guy. I would consider the Pinion if I was doing lots of dirt riding overseas for long nomadic type tours but I find it unnecessary and not as efficient as switching gears with integrated or thumb shifters. Turning a knob is no fun for me. If you read the comments from the first five episodes of season 3 you can get more of the scoop about it. This Lynskey bike Im riding is the best bike I’ve ever ridden. I highly recommend it.
Another well done video and once again you show the beauty of our country. Thank you and take care, Al
Thanks Al.
Thanks Diego for another episode
You are certainly welcome. Happy to share.
You ride a poetic tandem even though your bike seats one. We are your supportive and encouraging stoker and go where you captain us. It seems like you are Captain Diego year round.
The primitive campground would keep my spider-sense on high alert while trying to enjoy the tranquility of the primitive setting.
As usual, I'm greatly enjoying the new series.
It seems that way for sure and you might not know this but what I do on the water has a lot of similarities to what I do on the bike when combined with filming. Im always fishing for that next story around the corner. Plus the challenge rewards and the physical aspect.
Oh man do I have some spider stories from Arkansas and also some from the past tours that would give you the creepies for sure. I'll leave that one for the podcast I hope to be invited someday to do.
Thank you for enjoying the series. You know your approval means a ton to me.
@@FlyscoutRyder the spider sense I'm referring to is the feeling of being high alert to any potential damage, eg. Bears, animals, alligators, and people.
But now I'm curious about the actual spider story. 🕷️ Good luck on getting invited to the podcast, of course we will listen!
Also - why is "Shameless" in the thumbnail picture? Unless I missed something, it looks like a guy having one heck of a time bicycle touring!
@@AdventureCyclistI get it. I was being to literal I guess. Yeah I got real spider stories. And a bunch others I wasn’t able to share. Maybe someday. Blooper video stuff, you know?
UT route 12 is amazing!
But, I got to say, Georgia is very beautiful too. Looks like the north of Portugal.
Diego, two days ago my visa was aproved and I'm now searching for a flight to Las Vegas for february 20th. Can't wait to be there.
It will be that tour I told you about, through the southwest starting and ending in Las Vegas.
Hey Mario. I like your leaving from Vegas route. I met other touring folks doing that but heating west to Death Valley. Great idea. Keep us posted on your dongs and where we can see what pictures or video you take of it.
@@FlyscoutRyder I'm planning going to death valley too! How could I not go there? 😁
Here's my route:
Hoover Dam, Mojave Preserve, Death Valley, eastern sierra (if there is no snow), Barstow, Joshua Tree, Parker, Kingsman, route 66 to Seligman, Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Page, Monument Valley, Arches, Canyonlands, backtrack 191 south to Blanding, UT route 95, Capitol Reef, Burr Trail, UT route 12, Bryce, Zion and back to Vegas mid May.
Then I will try put it on youtube, maybe, if I figure out the editing process eheh.
Hi Diego your inner strength is amazing to do what you do . We have no mountain roads like that in England the scenery is majestic .I can watch your videos some times two or three times they are that good still cycling at 72 david bolton England see you on the next video
@@davidgibbons3753 I hope to follow on your footsteps and be cycling at 72. You are one tough cookie and I have met many of you on the road. We are not alone, sir.
Insane! The last shot before you said insane for the last time is exactly where I picked up a thumbtack with my rear tire in 2005. luckily I was going the opposite direction creeping up the hill, instead of flying down. It was the only flat tire between the pacific and the Missouri, where I had quite a few because of human error.
I hope you visited the Calf Creek Falls? I guess we will find out in some time
Not sure I visited the Cold Creek Falls but now I wish I did. I miss so much 😫 and I do say "insane" too much as well 😫. Crazy you didn't have more flats along the way. I had six or seven this time and I use legit tires with sealant in the tubes. It's the goatheads that get me every time.
@@FlyscoutRyderif you miss on places, you have a reason to return 😊.
I hope to ride the Great Divide one day and then connect via Utah to the Baja Divide…
I live in the NW Georgia/SE TN area. No matter which direction you decide to go, it's all up hill. Even on the return.
After crossing over the Appalachians on three different tours and routes I can safely say that they are punishing. Nothing like them.
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
I really enjoyed this episode. I have friends that live in Blairsville. I spent some time riding my motorcycle with them a few years ago. beautiful country and great twisty roads. Did you go by Bugger Hollow lol?
Hello Darren. I don't recall Booger Hollow. I looked it up and seems vaguely familiar but holly crap have I seen lots of locals like it, lol. That area is really special. People I met while passing by looked happy to be there.
9:22 Cute little caterpillar in the lower right corner...
A star of this episode. I was so psyched t o see it come into the screen. You are the second viewer to notice.
When you said "its like Barkcamp all over again" I was thinking the same thing. Only those who have ridden it will understand. You handled those gravel roads like a trooper, I myself am not a fan of any crushed stone or gravel riding. Its odd to see you with no beard, then a full beard in the same video. lol
Yeah, Im getting comments about the beard trim. I did it because the first part of that tour was into a serious heat wave and I thought it prudent. In the next episodes you will see how insanely hot it got when I reached AL, MS, and LA. It was 105 by 1:30 some of those days. Thanks for the comment and watching. Barkamp 😫
I don’t know if you noticed, as you started walking up from the river, there was a Caterpillar climbing up with you on the lower right of the screen. Another brutal ride….🚴♂️😉 Are you still using a belt drive on your bike? ✌️
You are the first and only person that noticed the caterpillar so far. I was psyched to catch it coming into the shot. Very cool. Im not using the belt drive. The new bike is a Lynskey GR300 and all the components that I used to build it are listed in the description page of every episode. In case you want to check out gearing and whatever else I use including camping gear. Thanks for watching.
You need a larger cassette cog for those climbs....you just have 25 gear inches for climbing on your bike
I hear you but what I needed on this episode are my legs to heal up from the Blood Mountain fiasco. I purposely head to the hills to fast track conditioning and it takes destroying muscle tissue to get there. I was very sore plus the Appalachians don't mess around. Thank you for watching.
It's tough but as a RUclipsr it's double tough because you have to walk back to get the shot. You're traveling through beautiful shaded areas areas.👍
Hi Thomas. The shade was a saver. It was a struggle during these weeks getting thru the southeast and it gets even hotter in the coming weeks. Mississippi days were scorchers. Thanks for watching.
I have noticed you are not riding the co-motion. and am curious why?
Hi Kurt. The Co-Motion and I didn't get along. Mid way thru season 3 riding the PCBR I actually flew home and swapped back to my old Cannondale. It was a task since I had to flight from Crescent City, CA, to Key West, FL, and back. The Co-Motion had a pronounced front end wobble, was way heavier than I cared for, and the Pinion thumb gear knob was no where near as efficient as integrated shifters. That's in a nutshell but if you want to read more about this please look into the comments from Season 3 Episodes 1 thru 5. My new bike, a Lynskey GR300, is by far the best bike I've ever ridden. The components list is in the description box of every episode from this season 4. Thank you for watching.
What tools and spares do you carry on your touring?
Hi Steve. I carry one tube and tools to change tire, a lot of patches (stick on ones), t35 nuts for crankset, one spoke and an extra tent pole, chain link, lube and a rag, sawing kit, leatherman multitool, knife, Allen wrenches, zip ties, electric tape, two sided tape, quick cure gel cement, shifter cables, brake pads, lock tight (blue), compass (mostly in case a storm is brewing for the night so I can figure which direction to pitch my tent, and repair tape for my tent. That's pretty much it. I keep it light and simple. If I ever need something I can always find a hardware store.