Bikepacking the Colorado Trail-Gear Setup and Denver Sendoff-Episode 1

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I'm born and raised in Colorado and have yet to ride my state's premiere bikepacking trail...until now! The Colorado Trail is 540 miles (867km), has 72k feet (22k meters) of vertical gain, and travels from Denver to Durango. In this video, I go over some of my gear choices and set off from Waterton Canyon en route to Durango.
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@duzer 3 года назад

I really hope that you enjoy the upcoming Colorado Trail series…the beauty is gonna knock your socks off! And how about Chiweenie, should I steal him from mom and take him Bikepacking? ;)

@roastawk 3 года назад

Mira could carry Chiweenie! 🙂

@rafaelcubero8322 3 года назад

thanks Ryan!! your vids make my day!

@FuNmX 3 года назад

How you call those elastic straps? Ski-straps?

@FuNmX 3 года назад

If she want to be kidnapped 🤓

@duzer 3 года назад

@@roastawk haha, good call

@nikispaniki 3 года назад

That Colorado sun will make you a believer.

@tjmzm1154 3 года назад

Ryan, a quick suggestion--bring a spare belt 😂

@duzer 3 года назад

Haha ;)

@mountaintruth1deeds533 3 года назад

Beat me to it o_0!

@dudeonbike800 3 года назад

Ha, ha, ha! But it had to be said!

@adri_gravel_dude 3 года назад

That's a sucker punch 😂

@wherecondorssoar7175 3 года назад

Shout out to Baylor. The 'Get out There Kid'. You keep doing what you're doing buddy. Your future is bright. Regarding the car thing. It's tough not having a car, and from the very first one, they have provided ever improving, fast and long distance transportation, prior to which, the best alternative was a horse. The thing is, and I don't think this will be an issue for you, but don't put the bike away when you start driving a car. Keep getting out there for the thrill, and most importantly, for the exercise, and never give it up. This is coming from a 50 something year old long time mountain and now mostly road biker, and it's the best form of non-boring exercise there is - IMO. Bright future buddy!

@JustJake77 3 года назад

The level of stoke from the young lad Baylor. Way to make his day Ryan. You know he will rember that ride for the rest of his life. The way you are humble to your fans is awesome.

@duzer 3 года назад

It was fun to ride with him!!

@SuperTeters 3 года назад

Watching Baylor made me remember how fast I was when I was riding at 15..LOL.

@BMMB450 3 года назад

You Ryan bring tears of joy with ur humanity and humble with ppl and nature. Your MOM so lovely. MOMS the the only person whom giving uncondtion love and care. I love you man and sure waiting for the remain videos of this trip. Full support 👍🏼👍🏼❤️

@jeannapeters5194 3 года назад

I love your outlook on life Ryan. Very happy and free.

@duzer 3 года назад

It’s how I’ve always been!

@ianbarr4716 3 года назад

Ryan, I've said it before and I'll say it again. I friggen love your channel. Nothing but success for you is my hope. You're an inspiration to us all. Cheers.

@duzer 3 года назад

Well I friggen LOVE that you LOVE my channel!! seriously, it means a lot to me.

@paulenright 3 года назад

Good on you Ryan having Bailer kicking off your bike trek..."fun to start off new adventure with a new friend"❤ / dont get a car 🚗👍☀️🍦👋🇨🇦

@duzer 3 года назад

Loved having him along for the beginning!

@markboyes6186 3 года назад

Ryan you help people in so many ways.

@duzer 3 года назад

That’s the goal!! Thanks for watching

@dalefreeman3607 3 года назад

Aint no shame in living car free and taking rides from friends and relatives. I admire your commitment to a car free lifestyle.

@duzer 3 года назад

Thanks!! You’re gonna love this adventure

@kennahl6149 3 года назад

Just got back from CO a couple days ago. Stayed in Ned but visited Boulder a couple times. Beautiful beautiful beautiful place. Thanks for sharing, my friend.

@eugenehuang3992 3 года назад

I'm a new viewer/subscriber, but I gotta tell you...your videos are so well put together and calming. Sometimes I'll just watch some of them to relax. Thanks.

@matthewarnold6794 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing.

@mindygeist7157 2 года назад

Your giddiness inspires me,thank you💪☕️🥰🌙

@duzer 2 года назад

Thanks for appreciating my giddiness :)

@katzsteel 3 года назад

Looking really forward to this adventure. Love that the younger generation watches your videos too. Gives me some needed hope for the future.

@duzer 3 года назад

It was so cool to meet Baylor!

@SuperTeters 3 года назад

I loved this video as I love all your others. Flying up to Kalispell on August 31st to head down the GDMBR to Salida, CO. Thank you Ryan for keeping up my spirits during the past year and inspiring me!!!!! Lots of love from Colorado Springs!!!

@duzer 3 года назад

Awesome!! You’re gonna LOVE it so much

@hemaccabe4292 3 года назад

Everybody thinks your Mom is great. Love the little dogs.

@duzer 3 года назад

She sure is!

@ZenEndurance 3 года назад

This is so cool! My son (16) and I have been talking about doing this for a couple years now, and you are the best at showing how to do things and with a great attitude. Can't wait to see more! He's a very advanced rider (high school racer) and we've backpacked a couple 70 mile trips around there already.

@duzer 3 года назад

Nice! This would be a great father/son bonding trip!

@toddmoir1 2 года назад

Brett- let us know if you wanna do a joint father son bike packing trips this next season. We'd totally be up for it.

@bengt_axle 3 года назад

I've ridden (road bike) with a lightweight backpack and for anyone thinking about this, my advice is to get something with a mesh separator or foam padding that is very breathable, or stick with frame packs. The lack of air circulation on your back traps a lot of heat and humidity. Perhaps Ryan, you can weigh in with your experience? I think your bike setup is terrific though, large wheels and no derailleur to get caught and damaged.

@MagicshineLights 3 года назад

Good gear recommendation !

@stephenturp2836 3 года назад

As ever. Brilliant Ryan. This ride looks tricky. Enjoyed episode 1 & looking forward to much more. Cheers & keep pedalling. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

@duzer 3 года назад

It gets trickier the further I go ;)

@ravekloks 3 года назад

Baylor is the man!! Great guy, one love brothers

@duzer 3 года назад

He sure is!

@TheTrakker 3 года назад

I am stoked about this. When I can't go, I watch your videos. Sometimes over and. Be safe and have a blast!!!!

@duzer 3 года назад

It’s a good one!! Stay tuned

@gravelbikepirate5986 3 года назад

Great video. It’s videos like these that fuel my desire to get better at filming and editing. Northern WI isn’t Colorado but there are some great rides up here. Thanks fir the inspiration.

@jameslopez958 Год назад

Baddass Brother 🙏✌️❤️

@richardp6461 3 года назад

I am a new patreon of yours. I've never done this before, only for you Ryan. don't know why it took so long. You give me so much this channel is my source for positivity and motivation. How much is that worth? Well it's priceless. And far less than the $5 a month that I payed. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm so excited about the Colorado trail. Can't wait. It's going to be tough going, but what kind of a adventure would it be if it didn't humble you a little in the beginning. It was nice to see your mom it's been awhile and I like her. She did a nice job with you. I have the same osprey backpack. I personally love the tool box on the bottom. When I first found you I could hardly believe it was possible. Someone so positive?? But now I'm a believer and I just want to say YOU BRING VALUE TO MY LIFE.

@duzer 3 года назад

WOW!! Thank you so much for your kind words. It means the world to me. And thank you for your support on Patreon, it truly helps keep this channel moving forward. Stay tuned for more my friend!!

@carminerusso1261 3 года назад

You’re amazing thank you 🙏🏻

@marianlenehan9618 3 года назад

Good luck Ryan …following your latest adventure from London,. Can’t believe a Colorado lad hasn’t done the Colorado Trail! No crashes, no flatters, no whamies, no broken belties 🇮🇪🇬🇧🇺🇸

@duzer 3 года назад

LONDON! Can't wait to get to GB next summer

@joshwalter5166 3 года назад

Ryan 8.11.21 5:30pm traveled from Green Bay Wisconsin to check out your beloved Pearl St and Peet’s Coffee. I had to bring the fam and check out your playground 😁 Happy riding

@kingbenjamin22 3 года назад

I fell in love with biking in Colorado around the same time as you- lived in Lafayette for years and loved the stunning beauty of the area!

@duzer 3 года назад

Very cool! Glad you got to experience the magic

@kingbenjamin22 3 года назад

@@duzer Thank you Ryan! Your videos help me relive some of that magic.

@christopherwhichard7881 3 года назад

Looking good Beans! Off to a great start!

@DylTyrril 3 года назад

A 9 on the pain scale you say?! Nothing you can't handle Duzer! I hope you found the adventure you were craving in your own backyard of beautiful Colorado!

@duzer 3 года назад

I sure did, stay tuned!

@shawnkendrick2361 3 года назад

Another great video from the “GOAT”. Looking forward to the rest of the adventure in the coming days/weeks. Thank you Ryan.

@duzer 3 года назад

Thanks Shawn! It gets more and more beautiful!

@BikepackingMyanmar 3 года назад

You are so full of energy when you talk. No idea where you got it from. Thanks for the great video. I will be waiting for more.

@duzer 3 года назад

I guess it's just who I am ;)

@modfelecia 3 года назад

27:00 caliente! 🔥 For reals, your channel is so much fun and inspiring to watch.

@duzer 3 года назад

Gracias!!!

@ikaaliya7589 3 года назад

Hi Ryan! Your new upload video always accompanies me for enjoying my breakfast and coffee☕. Also starting my day. Because we have different time zone and the interval is 18 hours. So happy I have energy supplies and inspiration by watching you videos. Waiting for your next adventure Ryan🤠 and waiting Mira and John to go with you again💓 thank you from Indonesia🇮🇩

@duzer 3 года назад

I’m so glad to hear this!! Thanks for watching my videos

@toStormy 3 года назад

Hey Ryan, thanks for taking us along on another great adventure! Some of the things that have kept me with your channel and so looking forward to the next video: Love that you are close to your Mom and how much you appreciate and do for each other! In my book, that sets you above most right there and is a refreshing example of the great big heart you demonstrate over and over, along with your appreciation of the beauty around you, the joy you have in meeting folks and you share it all. Maybe it's time to design a new bike with a bigger bike rack (or just modify the one you have) for your own Mira! As always, looking forward to your next video!

@duzer 3 года назад

Aww, thanks for this lovely comment!! And yes, I should get a Mira capable dog rack ;)

@MrDistill 3 года назад

I’m excited to view this trip. It’s in my time frame of being able to take time off to do

@SuperTeters 3 года назад

I'm very excited to see this series as well. I'm fascinated to see how the trail is throughout the entire series. The trail from the Canyon to Lil Scraggy in the beginning so far looks quite rideable.

@drvoxmentat 3 года назад

Enjoy it! I’m finishing it up in the last half of August.

@duzer 3 года назад

You’re gonna love it

@drvoxmentat 3 года назад

@@duzer I’ve done up to Kenosha so far, saw some great stuff, met some great people. Wasn’t a fan of the Lost Creek bypass but we do what we gotta do! Thanks for the videos - I’m obviously psyched for the rest of this particular series!

@travelmoreworkless9776 3 года назад

Wonderful video bud, keep it up, you rock!

@duzer 3 года назад

Thanks

@cactusrider7686 3 года назад

your sunday uploads are my favorite part of the weekend! keep being gnarly

@duzer 3 года назад

Awww, thanks!! It makes me happy hearing this

@mrpostman23 3 года назад

Wow as always thanks for the amazing video 💪💪👍👍

@malenatully 3 года назад

Let’s ride CHIWEENIE!!!! We’re with you Ryan, loves from NM

@duzer 3 года назад

Ha!! Team Chiweenie all the way

@stuartdobson9984 3 года назад

Ryan, another great cycling video. I’m impressed by your work. You provide a great advertisement for the American landscapes AND you demonstrate so well what can be achieved with a bike and some spirit. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

@duzer 3 года назад

Thanks! I appreciate your kind words

@vandengrey6912 3 года назад

I knew you were going to show you were bringing a spare belt. If not, I would have been ashamed for a second time. Haha

@rochelleanna4386 3 года назад

Glad you brought a spare belt :) Awesome video as always - pouring your heart and soul into it.

@duzer 3 года назад

That's what I do!

@ebhkkc1 3 года назад

Duzer. Love this first one. Can't wait to watch what is to follow !

@duzer 3 года назад

Thanks buddy! You’re gonna love it out there

@Davis2001r6 3 года назад

I can't wait to see the rest. I can't imagine the amount of work that goes into riding, shooting, droning, filming your daily rides. Then getting out content so quickly when you get back. Thanks for taking us along with you. Hopeful my 600x is ready to ship this month!!!!!

@duzer 3 года назад

It’s a lot of work, but I love it!! Have fun on your 600x!

@rosariolobo7192 3 года назад

What a fun video Ryan! I love so many things about it. I love your choice of music and how it fades in the background as you narrate 17:30. The beautiful flowers 17:45 , hiking a bike (anyone?) 18:45 and the motivation speech that refreshes the soul 19:30. Thank you for those words of encouragement. Where else would you rather be? We can't wait to see the rest of the series. Hugs to you and the rest of this community!!

@cnjlakes 3 года назад

Hey Ryan! today makes 12 days no booze and you are HUGE inspiration to me. I already feel stronger on the bike!

@duzer 3 года назад

My man!! Proud of you. It just gets better and better

@ashleypullen4906 3 года назад

Thanks from England. Nice one and well done Ryan great video... embarking on my first longish ride on Tuesday and have been inspired by your good self. Thanks for all the awesome amazing content. Ash

@duzer 3 года назад

I wish you all the best!!! You’re gonna love it

@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287 2 года назад

one video idea: you disassembling your bike and packing it for a flight, then reassembling it at your hotel? just curious to see that process....thanks, Ryan.

@noproblem2big337 3 года назад

Great video, that kid Baylor is a bright young dude, best luck luck to him, and when you said this biking adventure is 9/10 on the Pain-o-Meter scale I thought "ouch" I can imagine the pain and sore muscles just by watching 😳

@duzer 3 года назад

Baylor is such a great young guy, so glad that he joined me

@SpotGoesHawaii 3 года назад

Great video as always! Love Durango. So much beautiful scenery.

@dominikjanovsky7616 3 года назад

I'm your big fan. That's awesome. Enjoy and keep inspiring me. Thanks.

@ahmadabdulla8934 2 года назад

I really enjoy your videos sir. Ride safe and God bless

@duzer 2 года назад

Thank you, I appreciate that!

@Shareallthelove 3 года назад

Your the man mr duzer

@josephmotter 3 года назад

Love the cold bear head snap! Love your videos and your heart too bro. Would love and in the process of getting into shape where I could do one of your kind of adventures!

@rabh6746 3 года назад

Another fantastic video Ryan, I'm really looking forward to this series, its truly spectacular already!

@seeksolitude9048 3 года назад

I will be watching this adventure with great interest. I had planned on backpacking the trail, but foot problems have made me put the brakes on that. But bike packing is within my reach for sure. I look forward to seeing how tough the trail would be for me to bike. Wish I was there right now.

@77jesseday 3 года назад

I know you're not really a gear guy, but a tubeless tire DIY video would be super sweet.

@duzer 3 года назад

There’s a lot of those videos on RU-vid, mechanics are way better than than me ;)

@1LeggedAdventures 3 года назад

looking forward to the series bro. i hope you have made yourself a bit more familiar with the belt leading up to this trip. no flatties, no crashies, no whammies!!!

@robrobinson420 3 года назад

So good amazing as ever 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🔥💕. Im riding for air ambulance this month 22 miles done today good to be on bike and 15 uk pounds donated so far

@duzer 3 года назад

Very cool!! Keep it going my friend

@robrobinson420 3 года назад

@@duzer thanks buddy 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

@TheTrakker 3 года назад

Oh my gosh!! I have to figure out a way to make time for this before I am too old. I have a friend in Durango that will help with logistics. And perhaps even join me. But I'll need time to adjust to altitude and such. I'm at just over 1,000 feet.

@duzer 3 года назад

Do it!! Such an epic experience

@JordanPike 3 года назад

Yes! New Van Duzer bikepacking trip through the beautiful mountains! I'm already quite hyped to get out and run on the flat trails near me, but your videos always get my extra hyped Ryan. Thanks for sharing man!

@duzer 3 года назад

Have fun out there!!

@JordanPike 3 года назад

@@duzer thanks man! You too!

@RoadyPacking-CyclingAdventures 3 года назад

The equivalent of Metallica letting an audience member play guitar on stage with them..... you made that kid's day dude!!! You put my little 25 mile overnighters to shame with these epic adventures!! Thanks for the inspiration :-)

@duzer 3 года назад

It was really special to spend some time with him, he’s a good young man!

@robandmannie 3 года назад

Love the channel and your energy! Team Frijoles💪

@duzer 3 года назад

FRIJOLES!

@Myn6211 3 года назад

An exciting adventure for sure. Ryan. Really looking forward to watching you while I hold my breath as you careen down narrow mountain trails. On this trip make sure you add "no shortcuts" to your "no flatties" mantra. I am wondering though why you don't use bean paste instead of carrying cans of beans around. Wouldn't that be lighter and less bulky?

@duzer 3 года назад

The trails get real fun the further I go, stay tuned!

@YourDailyDutys 3 года назад

Thumbs up for the setup. This is exactly how I ride: camelback with water and drone. I use the Sawyer for a water filter but that steri pen looks small and light. I may have to make the switch.

@duzer 3 года назад

Sawyer is great too!

@cryptoguy5186 3 года назад

Awesome stuff! I started watching your bike packing videos and I just got back from my first Trip! Albany to Amsterdam on the Erie Canal trail! Thanks for the inspiration!! .

@duzer 3 года назад

Very cool! The Erie Canal is so beautiful

@karanbohara3973 3 года назад

Baylor is a awosome boy.

@danielmagoon1998 3 года назад

Hello Ryan One question. How do you attach your water to your seat stays and also forks? Daniel BTW you have truly and absolutly inspired me to bike ride. I came upon your channel by accident and I"m loving it. Thank you so much

@VITTORIOBESAZZA 2 года назад

..bravo...complimenti

@kriswebster6975 3 года назад

Baylor is such a rad kid, yewwww 🤙🤙

@duzer 3 года назад

He sure is!

@hemaccabe4292 3 года назад

That single track scares the out of me. Amazing! Keep being awesome.

@duzer 3 года назад

It get scarier and scarier ;)

@Eric_Tennant 3 года назад

Rack is going to fall off. You need one that connects to the bottom of your seat post.

@duzer 3 года назад

Luckily, it held on just fine

@Eric_Tennant 3 года назад

@@duzer Nice! Couldn't see you having more then 1 fail in a row (Your belt). I run a ton of weight back there so the one I had like that broke within a half of a year. Also the bolts always needed retightening.

@gingofat 3 года назад

Hey Ryan I've been eagerly waiting for this series to start. I have now something to look forward to as I m not doing any biking at the moment due to the intense heat on my tiny island and I was getting very depressed! Looks like it's going to be another amazing adventure and I'm looking forward to the next episode!

@duzer 3 года назад

I hope that things cool down for you soon, thanks for watching my videos!

@JasonPullara 3 года назад

Beans, beans, they're good for the heart, the more you eat the higher your recovery rate because they're an excellent source of protein.

@duzer 3 года назад

Haha!! Good rhyme

@RecapturingLife 3 года назад

I'm currently biking across America and yesterday was hard but I that mantra of keep pedaling helps so freaking much when you want to stop. Yesterday I had two flat tire and I think my tire will need to be replaced. But man Indiana is kicking my but. I do hope to get better spirits about going uphills because when I see a hill I feel dread 😂 but I do keep going even if I just walk up. I really love watching your videos.

@eliz1580 3 года назад

Cool to see the last "measly" sections I missed! No way would I have made it with my bum arm on those rocks/switchbacks. The hard parts are fading out of my mind and the good parts are still very present, so needless to say I'm plotting revenge for a complete Den-Dur run in 2022! Cheers Ryan! From Liz in Durango.

@duzer 3 года назад

Hello my CT buddy!! I agree, the intense pain is fading and I’m remembering all the good stuff….but I don’t think that I wanna do it again, ha!! Hope you’re doing well

@OmniTierra 3 года назад

Mira and I, for two, are excited to follow this new journey through Colorado!!!!!!! No CFW buddy.

@WalksAstray 3 года назад

Great video Ryan! My girlfiend and I are planning to visit Boulder in a few weeks and try out some of the MTB trails around it. We're coming from MA so we can't bring our bikes with us... is there a bike shop you'd recommend to rent MTBs in Boulder?

@duzer 3 года назад

I really like Full Cycle!! They’re great

@WalksAstray 3 года назад

thank you so much@@duzer ! looking forward to the next episodes of the series

@biketothetop 3 года назад

Ryan, great kickoff video! I watched the whole thing and enjoyed it to the end. I can't wait to see the rest of this series. It's nice to watch on my recovery day after riding in the San Diego mountains yesterday. That's cool that you got Baylor stoked on the first 6 miles before bailing... also nice to see the riding kickoff with your mom at 14:00 . I'm amazed you haven't undertaken this before. Often so much good stuff is right in our backyard. It was epic where I once crossed a mtn pass and the Colorado Trail running along it. I was on my Enduro moto near Pole Creek and the headwaters of the Rio Grande. I think it was Segment 23 east of Silverton. You should consider eating dried figs and dates instead of that commercial stuff that comes wrapped individually. You have a Trader Joe's in Boulder and they sell these organic Turkish dried figs in a ziplock package. These and GU enegy gel are my go-to trail food for sustained energy when I ride MTB.

@duzer 3 года назад

Oh cool, I’ll look into that!! Thanks buddy

@biketothetop 3 года назад

@@duzer You're welcome! Dates are so full of energy too, but have a shorter shelf life. Pound them down with almonds too!

@tc871comments 3 года назад

Here's the thing I just can't figure out. The trapezoid muscle group is one of the most difficult to develop. Even the pros say it's an effort to get them to stand up like that. But you Duzer...unreal definition and all from riding a bike 🤯. So not fair 😕

@sylviahouder6665 3 года назад

Probably mainly genetic.

@duzer 3 года назад

Well, I’m pretty active with running and biking and general fitness…but I don’t specifically work on my traps…maybe I got lucky genes. Anyway, hope you’re doing well my friend

@riaanbezuidenhout7796 3 года назад

Great timing Ryan just getting ready for my Sunday RU-vid "marathon".

@seethroughwheels 3 года назад

"Inspirational" is not enough to describe what those videos of yours are, man! I am a 44 years old man, bikepacker and i also at some point of my life decided that i don't want to learn to drive and own a car. My mom also usually driving me to the starting point of my bikepacking adventures. You're not the only one but you sure are our "ambassador"! :)

@dudeonbike800 3 года назад

I think we should distinguish between owning & daily driving a car versus learning and knowing how to drive. Everyone should learn how to drive. It makes you a better cyclist. And the reverse is even more true - being a cyclist makes you a better driver. Encouraging our youth to not learn to drive will severely limit their fture opportunities in life. Just being able to drive when necessary is a very nice benefit. And when traveling, being able to rent a vehicle is very worthwhile. (I rented a small car in Europe and was in Italy during a rail workers strike - avoided catastrophe!) Being there as a designated driver is a good thing. Driving in an emergency is another big plus. And riding a motorcycle requires "learning to drive," as anyone, especially youth, would NOT want to learn on two wheels, but rather a car. Learning everything involved in driving is NOT ideal on two wheels: WAY more power, more dangerous in emergency situation and and most importantly, complete vulnerability. But riding a motorcycle is something everyone should know how to do. Although dangerous, motos are amazing. And then there's the performance driving that people would miss out on. Cyclists make excellent performance drivers - they've learned the basics by necessity and are naturals on the track. Asking a person to miss out on all of this is not the best advice if you ask me.

@vanomadcyclist3474 3 года назад

As always, I just love your adventures. Great send off and initial riding partner, your an inspiration to that young man!!

@dudeonbike800 3 года назад

Flats with all that climbing? Crazy. Crazy, I tell ya!

@dudeonbike800 3 года назад

So funny. Baylor riding without a bottle cage, but with bottles in a fanny pack! Yes, they're FANNY PACKS! (Don't try calling them something else like a "hip pack" or some dumb euphemism!) Ha, ha, how things come full circle. I also don't like back packs while riding. The heat and weight are a bummer. BUT, and it's a big but, a Camelback is FAR BETTER than a fanny pack. I had to use a fanny pack riding in the desert before Camelbacks. Two bottles in cages, two in the pack. This is when the cool riders wore MountainSmith packs. Well, a bunch of tools & food PLUS two water bottles SUCKS around your waist. It's terrible as it leverages itself off your hips, grinding that belt into your gut as you're hunched over the bars. I simply DO NOT GET the resurgence of the fanny pack.

@felidae8935 3 года назад

Hey Ryan, do you know of the powerbanks who have a solar panel? They are waterproof and robust so you could hang them on the back of your backpack to charge while you do single trails and they are also capable of charging your phone up to 9 times. I always have mine for longer tours in my backpack :) Love your content!

@duzer 3 года назад

I think any solar panel can be connected to any power bank via usb….I think

@felidae8935 3 года назад

@@duzer Yes, could be but the thing I mean, it is directly integrated into the powerbank. so no need to carry around additional gear like the Solar Panel :)

@davidking3699 3 года назад

So many sticks... Where's a Mira when you need 'Stick Business' taken care of?

@kathardt-holoch4361 3 года назад

I've always been amazed at how fresh and unsullied you look riding mile after mile. With this video, you look more like I would expect and how I normally look! Hot, sweaty, and working hard! HA, you are human after all. :-)

@duzer 3 года назад

Towards the end of this ride, I get more and more beat down

@rphotographer3627 3 года назад

Hello Ryan. Just want to say Hi. I love your videos it gives me motivation to bike more Ride Safe always. I love your mom's cute little pooch but sorry I still love and missing Mira 🐶

@duzer 3 года назад

Thanks!! We’ll get Mira back on the channel someday

@omare_biketonature 3 года назад

Those five stars close to your heart my friend! Much love from Honduras!

@duzer 3 года назад

Viva honduras!!

@outandaboutontherecumbents 3 года назад

Have way too much FUN! NO FLATIES, NO WAMIES, NO CRASHES! 🚴🏁😁

@duzer 3 года назад

You know I will!

@ingeleonora-denouden6222 3 года назад

When I see youtube videos like yours, about bicycle touring (or bike-packing) it always surprises me how little you take with you. When I go touring I need four panniers (2 back, 2 front) and more. My clothes alone take one pannier, my sleeping bag and mat the second one. I do cook when camping, so it's understandable I have one front pannier filled with 'kitchen stuff'. But I don't have a drone or an extra camera. I am wondering what it is you do NOT take with you ...

@SeeChadRun 3 года назад

I really want to run each segment of the Colorado Trail. Maybe not run it all at once but over time claim that I've run every segment of it. I can't wait to watch the rest of the series! Thank you Ryan for bringing us along the journey!!!

@duzer 3 года назад

I'd like to do that too!!