Putting yourself out there sure has helped bring the world a little more happiness. I know that you didn't reach your race goal - but you sure met your life goal!
I've been watching your videos for about 4 or 5 years now, I think since your original trip on the tour divide. I've tried to get into watching other bikepacking content but can't seem to find the same blend of exceptional positivity, attitude of gratitude,charismatic delivery, excellent editing and photography anywhere else! Keep getting out there man! Hopefully one day you might head over to the UK to check out some of our routes! Loving the vids.
I just my longest hardest ride ever. I rode the STP. Seattle to portland about 206 miles in 2 days. You have definitely inspired me and a lot of others to take on challenges we never thought possible. Your videos are beautiful. Your words are kind and inspiring. All around you are an amazing human.
Just ran into someone at the local bike shop that told me they got into cycling because of Duzer. I have to say you are doing a good job getting people into cycling keep up the good work and I hope to someday see you on the road when I am doing my tours.
Oh Ryan! The community of love you’ve created is just so amazing! We passed a lot of love for Duzer signs along the route and we felt a part of the community too. Also, we had pizza in Whitefish at Jersey Mikes too. I’ve never eaten so much pizza so fast as after riding over Red Meadow. 😊
Great videos, I really enjoy your content! We didn’t meet on the tour but were pretty close much of the time. I was one of the lucky ones on day 2 and got the last bunk in Butts Cabin and was almost sleeping when you came in to warm up. And on day 4 Trackleader shows I was about 25 min behind you coming up the road to Red Meadow Lake--and I saw (had to have been) that same bobcat! Seeing that cat was one of my tour wildlife highlights.
Wait.. it's not Sunday. We get a mid-week Duzer video? Bonus! Hope John and Mira are doing well; he hasn't posted to youtube in months. Bike people all over the world know who you are and come out to say hi, that's so cool! How very heart warming. You stayed the same place as the legend Mike Hall! Great video, thanks for sharing, this was a good one.
SO cool people came to see you and/or ride with you!! I've been seeing the same for the last 78 days with Lael Wilcox as she Rides Around the World. Your videos are terrific -- I always look forward to them!
There is currently a Lay's potato chip commercial, where starting wirh a soccer team, then a mass of people sing "Oh Lay's! - Oh Lay's! - Oh Lay's!" to "Ole`! - Ole`! - Ole`!" You do in the tunnels and under overpasses.
I want to tank you for all of your videos . I am so sorry that you were unabe to finish the race but you made the right decision . I am 80 years old and ride 6 days a week 25 to 30 miles .Would love to meet you in person best of luck and keep on doing what you do , Bob ..PS I had to switch to an E bike haha.
Man I love your videos SO SO MUCH!! Truly inspire me to get out on my bike even for a 5 mile ride. I will work my way up to bigger things! My first goal is to ride my bike all the way from Lakewood to Red Rocks!
Having hiked in snow, It does help to bring some attachable handwarmers that can slide inside gloves. I think there are rechargeable warming handles as well but can't speak how well they work. Hope saddle problems are figured out. You meet a lot of interesting people along the way.
The Last Best Ride in 2022 was the start of my New Life of full time Bikepacking (25 months now) around North America. I’ve been back both in 2023 & 2024, because TLBR is the Best Gravel event out there! Maybe you can make it out for 2025.
Hi Ryan, Great videos and worth the wait. Can you share a link to or name of the yurt you stayed in? Assuming it's available for booking and not a private accommodation.
You met lots of interesting and great people. Maybe someday I will go on a tour as well but complicated relocation situation isn't helping at all. Did you figure out saddle issues btw?
Had a DUZER moment a few weeks ago. Scene: Me a roadie on an unladen carbon road bike, 50 miles into a 60 mile ride. It was incredibly hot and humid in a very rural back road in upstate NY. I caught a guy on a fully laden touring bike in the middle of a long climb, I was hurting, gave him a wave and hello as I passed with my head down. 2 mile descent was glorious and I noticed he was a couple of hundred yards back and matching my pace. I am dreaming of cold drinks and a cold shower at home in 10 miles. But a thought pops into my head from nowhere; “What would DUZER do?”. I am a grumpy introvert, so I ignored this for a mile or so, then again, “WWDD?”. I sat up, slowed down and had a lovely chat with a guy on his last push, last day off a 400 mile ride from NYC, he really wanted to chat and was looking for tips on my home town. Ryan, your grace has an effect on people far and wide on a daily basis. Keep riding, keep being you.
The support you receive is awesome....really shows how much meaning your content has. I got goosebumps on some of those encounters. One of these days maybe I'll 'run' into you. Thanks for putting these videos together....I appreciate you bringing us along!!!
Love your videos and passion for cycling. To be on a journey like this and see your fans along the way must be awesome and very motivating. Keep up the good work! 👍
Random Thursday bonus Duzer episode? SWEET!!! All of the trail angel love in this one truly made my day. Love all of the honesty and vulnerability you share with us, and it really reminds us that it's okay to be one with our vulnerabilities out on the trail. Also, yeah, warmer is better. No snowies, no freezies... I think I'm okay with Icees though, especially wild cherry!
Wow and double wow, people love you Ryan. Me too! I was a bit worried when I saw a new video on a Thursday and thought I somehow had spaced out and it was already Sunday again. :) The scenery is beautiful! I did find it difficult to watch you cycling in the wet sloppy mud and the very cold weather. You are one tough man! I would have been weeping. Thank you for another inspiring video!
I am doing my semi-annual Big Bear, CA, ride, and this time, my stepfather is with me. We watched your SoCalRambler again and are going to retrace your route on our bikes today. Plus, we just got back from bike-packing Catalina Island for three days yesterday. You continue to inspire Ryan.
I just stumbled on your channel and i love you 😊. Your awesome. When you mentioned about the great people you meet, great sights you saw and adventure thats whats bikepacking/touring is all about Ryan😊😊😊
Another lovely vid' Ryan. Thank you. Maybe have a look through a motorcycle shop for some winter glove options should you plan another adventure in cold conditions. You can always post them home to yourself once it warms up 🤷🏻♂
