Nothing better than this father and son riding together in a long and incredible journey.Your edited is outstading thank for sharing every moment. Fr. Bkk. Thailand.
This was absolutely amazing to watch. I got emotional because my dad is getting older together with limitations and we haven't done anything like this, maybe next year we can go on a motorcycle trip together. Feel blessed for having done this while both of you still could
I always feel my dad follows me from heaven ... RIP Dad.. 🥲. i do go on sub 100 milers around town. Hope to do a cross country one day. Love you dad ❤.
What a fantastic video. You did a great job putting this together. But give your dad a break. He’s a trooper. Wish I could have done something like this with my dad.
Love the video and there journey as father and son.I need a reality check on this video.How in the world you can travel from NYC to San Francisco and both the men have no facial hairs and no long hair.How do they keep there bikes,clothes and there body clean? I grow my facial hairs within 2 day after shaving.There hair styles never changed.Homeless people hair,facial hairs,body and clothes change in less than a week.Riding a bike through the desert alone should grow you some long hair, mustache,long beard,change in body shape and clothes become dirty.This the second video of people travel by bike from Alaska to New Mexico and looking clean shaved with no long grow of hair.They must have a barbers kit in those bags and an electric shaver that runs on battery.Just curious to how they stay clean shaven after traveling for over 2 months.
Well done guys great ride FYI ending in the fog in San Francisco was absolutely the cherry on top that's what that city and that beautiful bridge are all about...😊
In 2007, my Dad and I biked across the US. We took the Northern Tier route with some modifications. Started at the Pacific Ocean at Cape Flattery, WA, and ended at the Atlantic at Eastport, ME. Like you, there was a significant fitness gap (I was 27 coming off an Ironman; he was 57 and hadn't cycled in years since I was a kid). And also like you, a mental toughness gap (I got beaten down more easily; he trudged on without saying much). My Dad was not a cyclist before or after the trip, but somehow he found the strength and fortitude to push on. We took 58 days to complete the 4350 miles (with 5 days off in the middle for a wedding), and on the days we rode, we averaged 90+ miles. We were fortunate to go west to east as the hills, while shorter, are much steeper on the east coast. My Dad initially struggled with the 5 mountain passes in WA state as they had long, steady climbs typically around 6% grade. But 6 weeks later, he was able to climb the 12%, 14%, and 20% hills found in VT, NH, and ME - though he did push the bike just a little on the 22% hill in ME!. My Dad had no idea what he had signed up for when he agreed to my idea. He had just overcome prostate cancer and I was feeling an urge to connect with him. In the years that followed our trip, I encouraged him to join me on an easier one down the Pacific Coast, but it wasn't to be. Our bike trip sapped the drive out of him. I think had I known more going into the trip, it would have helped prepare us better (less gear, more time) and perhaps that would have allowed him to enjoy it more. I was also immature and very fitness driven at that point in life, so I had sadly little empathy for whatever struggles my elder was having. Notwithstanding, my trip with him was for sure a pinnacle event of my life, and his too. He talked about the trip non-stop with friends and family for a decade. I have stared at pictures from our trip for more time than I can imagine, and long for those days again. My Dad passed away in January 2023 and my biggest regret was not finding a way to get him to do another trip with me. Cherish what you can, when you can. We both pulled a lot of strings to get time off of work and we certainly had hard times on the trip. But like you, we found not only immense beauty on our trip, and great and welcoming people along the way, but a true sense of connection when all was said and done. There is a lot to be said about going through a tough mental and physical battle with someone and how that can really connect you in ways traditional relationships cannot.
Mike, Thank you for sharing such a personal perspective. As the dad half of this trip it was an incredible privilege to share the journey with Josh. That you have experienced similar is gold dust that you will cherish forever. As Josh said, focus on the positive. Make the most of time with your family and help others wherever you can. As I head towards 60, my knees hurt and I need longer arms to read a book, I am again blessed to be planning another trip with Josh. This time next year we head around the world. Thank you again for sharing your humbling experience. Your dad will be hugely proud of you. G
Great video , one that warms the heart , well done and congratulations on completing the journey , respect to you both , and mum for the final filming scenes 🙏👍🙌👏👏👏👏
This is absolutely amazing. What an adventure. Give George and Jane all our love. You must be soooooooo proud. Incredible. Loved the video. Steve & Ali.
Wonderful video. Takes so much guts to make any journey like this in this country, most Americans wouldn't. Having to travel ON highways within inches of blazing fast traffic for so much of the country is just too much.
22:24 spending quite some time on instagram, I realized that unlike Europe, there are many Americans that actually believe bicycles must not be on the road / street and instead on sidewalks. Not gonna debate here, just saying it's a known thing.
I absolutely love cycling 🚲 with my little Yorkshire terrier. Brilliant videos lads lve just bought myself the British legion top too. Thanks for sharing your awesome adventure ❤❤
For me, this has got to be every dad's dream. A challenge with his son, side by side together facing adversity and really achieving something monumental, whilst creating many happy memories. A great film.
Inspiring for sure. I’ve been drifting lately. My Trek 920 is collecting dust and dreams of a bikepacking tour also collecting dust. I heard Katy trail in there somewhere. I think I’ll start there dust off my mind and go…….. Thanks for the story and exceptional videography.
Well done gentlemen, I thoroughly enjoyed this and thanks for sharing. I’m a long distance cyclist and the father of a wonderful son but sadly, my lad isn’t interested in such things and I respect that. Wishing you both all the very best for any future adventures you may encounter and by the way, the cinematography in this video was excellent! 👌
Shared this with one of my 27 year old twins. We are going on a few overnight Gravel Bikepacking, I am considering minimum Rail to trail outings with my wife, and even a cross country. prefer with sons as wife has limits she is willing to do. Thank you both for sharing this.
