Just had a hip replacement and cant wait to go touring or at least rail trailing. I like yhour content and have never thought anything negative about anything you say or do.
Hope your recovery from the hip replacement goes well. I know a few people where the replacement didn’t slow them down much at all. One guy goes to France twice a year to climb the mountains over there. Thanks for watching and enjoying the videos!
I know that area as I used to live in NC and have ridden in some of those areas as well. I agree with you about the leaf looker traffic! Thanks for the suggestion as that is a beautiful area to ride in.
I've actually did a week or so bike tour in that area many years ago. Do you have a specific route or recommendation on where to go? Thanks for watching!
@@miseyrides we’re just near SWVA and WNC with beautiful mountains. A lot of climbing. With leaf season coming up though, may not be the safest time for road riding. Anywhere between Abingdon, VA to Boone, NC to Asheville, NC. Plenty of great rides, but may not get you the distance you’re wanting.
Sir I rode through Jacumba and ate in the bar/restaurant and stayed overnight in the motel ... so does that facility no longer exist ..? GREAT video is your co-motion a Americano with the 18 spd pinion ?
Not sure what year you ride through there, but there was no open motel, nor bar or restaurant. Only a limited stocked convenience store. I asked around a lot for where to stay and got a very cold shoulder. I think that there are very cautious of any outsiders due to their proximity to the border. I’ll be going back through there next Spring as I complete the ST, though I’ll only be passing through next time. Yes, my Americano does has the P1.18 gearbox. Thanks for watching and commenting!
You got that right, though my touring friend and I did once have tailwinds for about 4 weeks as we did Route 66 West to East in 2019. No joke! That'll never happen again... Thanks for watching!
I wonder if you have the pinnacle of climbing bikes, the R5, why bother to buy the LOOK? Don't get me wrong it is a mega nice bike of course but still...?
I agree with you that the R5 is definitely the best climbing bike I have owned and that was the primary reason I bought it. I really didn't "need" the Look, but I was wanting a way to get a decent carbon bike with would support 28mm tires and have disc brakes. I really didn't care as much about the electronic shifting as it won't make me any faster. I'm not a racer anymore. The R5 climbs faster, but after putting about a 1000 miles on the Look, I really like the way it descends. Where the R5 is a bit twitchy, the Look seems to be on rails when I point it downhill. I have never had a serious accident, so I don't have a lot of fear with downhill speed and feel more confident on the Look. Overall, I think the best improvement is the less twitchy geometry and the hydraulic brakes on the Look over the R5. My wife is probably right in that I have too many bikes, but it keeps me in good health, so I "think" that it is worth it. I noticed that Biketiresdirect.com has lowered the Ultegra Di2 Look 785 RS to $4,992. I paid $5,460, so its a pretty good deal. I did get a bit better wheels which definitely helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Jacumba is pronounced ha-cume-ba (long "u"). Good job at the climb, that's a tough grade. Ocotillo is pronounced oco-tee-ya. The ll in Spanish is our y. Thanks for sharing.
@@miseyrides No problem. I first saw that area in 1987. There were no windmills or border agents. The town of Ocotillo (at the base of the I-8 grade to Jacumba) used to have a nice little cafe and ice cream shop. I bet you took a rest at the top of the grade. That is a tough climb. I spent much time in Anza-Borrego State Park (just north of I-8) Absolutely stunning country. I'm in Vegas these days and will head out for a cross country soon enough. Probably roll off my driveway and head east - Kingman, Hwy 66, Grand Canyon, etc. Stop in Maine. I'll be in absolutely no hurry. If it takes 120 days, so be it.
Yea thanks a bunch! I’m looking forward to putting some miles on it. I got it right before I went on this tour, so it’s basically just waiting to be broken in. As you know, wheels matter!
Yea, that was my first video I ever produced. I’m trying to get better. Perhaps some of my more latter ones are better, but I’m making them just for fun.
I've done TOSRV many times as far back as 1986, but haven't seen anything else of Ohio. I'm looking forward to seeing its countryside. Thanks for watching!
“If it is a race, I would probably lose”. Lol. Too funny! It is nice seeing someone else with a diverse bike collection. I like my “go fast” bikes along with my touring bikes as well.
I plan on riding the trace this year...unless other parts of life interfere. What month did your ride the trace. If you said in the video, I must have missed the date. Overall, I found this to be about the best video that I have seen about riding the trace. Great job!
We rode it from April 13th through April 20th. Temperatures were just about perfect. The best site to help you plan it is NatchezTraceTravel.com You can find good daily itineraries for trips from 4 to about 15 days. Don’t miss the wall at MP 338. Also make sure to google What’s open and what’s not on the NTP. Thanks for watching.
I rode the Trace last year and there was a closed section for construction we shuttled around. Is the whole Trace open now? I enjoyed watching your video, thinking next time I may ride it south to north like you did.
It sounds like your soul connection points/supporters are 'raining on your parade' making it more difficult for you than it should be. I never blame GOD, I stare at all those who surround me; Some are helpful, but a lot are not. They would like to see you FAIL and then secretly laugh at you when you come tumbling down. :( This is what those who Follow Jesus Christ have to deal with; those who are against us making more moralistic choices in our freedom. Here is something think about too; If the activity is something that YOU WANT TO DO more than likely it is from your own will and as usual those who are of their own will, tribulations tag along on the journey. I have had many negative outcomes in my successes to choices of activities I choose to do. Disappointments are still happening....attitude when they do occur is the key to getting passed those who may be applying ISSUES to your little enjoyment in life.
Glad you liked it. It's not all rainbows and roses out there! We tend to remember the tough times more than the good times anyways. Thanks for watching!
I like seeing America from a cyclists perspective. There never seems enough bike paths. I would be afraid to bike on those busy, fast roads. Well done for your efforts!
For the most part, the roads I ride have a decent shoulder and I feel are quite safe. Riding on interstates is not my favorite type of riding, but its doable. Bike paths are great and I enjoy them as well especially if they have some services along the way. Thanks for watching!
I totally understand how it may save a life and if it does, then great, On the other hand, we can't protect everyone everywhere from making a bad decision. Thanks for watching!
I'm not sure; still want to finish the Southern Tier and head up into Utah. Also thought about doing the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. The ACA Northern Tier route is also on the bucket list as well as Norway. With the heat of summer approaching, I'd want to go up in elevation out west so that I don't melt. What's your favorite place to tour? Thanks for watching!
@@miseyrides definitely north in the summer. Olympic Pennsylvania, glacier national park, Vancouver island would be awesome. Snake river, banff, yoho. Canada has a cross country route now. It’s long!
Not sure ... but I think I would have helped that snake by finishing it off... it was just gonna suffer and die... Great to see you riding - you look about my age and i"m planning the same cross country trip for the Fall.. Florida to at least Arizona...maybe further.
I thought about killing it, but I didn't have the heart to do so. Fall on the ST would be good! If you blog or video it, let me know; always like seeing other people's experiences. Thanks for watching!
I have a brother, nicknamed 'Gold Medal Lecturer', who once wanted to walk from downtown Los Angeles to Oakland. However, something happened along the way, and ultimately, his journey ended in Carpinteria. Seeing your travels reminds me of those happy times.
first time I've seen an almost 2-hour bike ride video all the way, reason for that is because you are a Senior about my age, recently 10 days ago I bought an electric bicycle model CoswheelT20 damn thing looks like a motorcycle, where a live there's a nice, paved bicycle trail is just 20 mile long so 40 miles roundtrip, I've been going to that trail every day, oh, I live in Oregon.
Wow! You watched all of that! I'm impressed and it was too long in my opinion, but thanks for watching! Glad you're getting out and riding. I'm 61 and have been riding for 42 years and am happy that I can still do it.
Excellent. Weather should be good for you at that time. Be careful, you may find that long rides can be addictive! Once you get into the groove of multiple days on the road, ending a tour can be a bit of a let down. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
I know that road! Planning some rides on it as well. Maybe even the whole thing too later this year. Since we talked I'm working on my bike setup. This dang job is getting in the way, however. LOL Anyhoo, good luck on your ride.
It was shot using an old GoPro. I now use a DJI Action 4 shooting in 4K with a remote microphone. I’m trying to get better at this and learning all the time.
Most of my overnights were either hotels or paid campgrounds in my tent. Unfortunately, the Southern Tier route is not as conducive to tent camping as good as some other main routes. Most land on this route is privately held and Texas has fences along the road from one side of the state to the other.
I remember lusting after the Beckman panniers 30+ years ago, but I had to settle for Kirtland and REI brands due to being younger and poorer. Ultimately the cheaper panniers served me reasonably well, but I went through a lot of cheapie aluminum racks from the era. These days I gravitate toward lighter weight options, but I still have a great appreciation of the quality and level of detail that Mr Beckman put into his products. Thank you for the video!
I was lucky to get them used as they were a bit out of my price range as well. I remember Kirtland, they were pretty darn good. I always though that Eclipse had a great idea with their mounting system. It was similar to a sliding dovetail, but the dovetail was round. Lots of contact area rather than just a few hooks. Thanks for watching and offering up your experiences!
@@miseyrides Eclipse had some good innovations. I still have one of their “Seat Post Things”, used to mount a 1980’s style handlebar bag behind the saddle. I was never a fan of big handlebar bags on the front of the bike, but putting them behind the seat was brilliant.
@@gfelkner I do remember those seat post mounts; good idea! I still have my 80's Cannondale stem mount handlebar bag that was just a thick piece of bent metal rod. Did a lot of miles with that thing. It worked well.
Great adventure! I always enjoy my solo touring but sometimes is good to ride with someone. Bike touring is great, slow enough to be fully present and fast enough to get places.
