Killer Cycling in Big Sur - Bicycle Touring the Pacific Coast Bike Route - Ep8 

Hi Diego thanks for another great video. I am aged 72 and was recently diagnosed with having a serious heart condition so you be careful with yours. I only mention it because I will tell you what the cardiologist told me and it was continue to cycle but only at a moderate speed. So please heed his advice. Stay safe out there.

Ðon't know anything about a-fib, but that looked liķe a ride stopper for sure! Done with the ride now. R and R in SC with my son. The Oregon Trail, Lewis and Clark, then finish thru the Appalachians to VA. made me realize how tough those people were whoendured that 175 - 220 years ago. I'm tired but didn't suffer 3% of what tĥey went thru. And glad I didn't have to deal with what you did with a-fiɓ. Be healthy, Diego !

God bless you, brother. I know you are alright because you already finished this tour and posted this video, but you were in a bad way there for a while. Glad you are ok.

Fantastic ride. It's amazing that this is in America. it's like another world on the West Coast

Thank you for sharing your struggle with A-Fib. I also have A-Fib and my wife and I have been discussing the safety aspects of my planned cross-country ride next year. I have gotten an "Amulet" implant in my Left Atrial Appendage (similar to a "Watchman") to reduce the risk of a stroke. A-Fib increases your risk of stroke 6-fold. Also, I just traded in my iPhone 10 for an iPhone14 which will allow me to summon help via satellite anywhere in the US or Canada even if there is no cell service at all. I will also be meeting with my cardiologist in a couple of days to discuss what medication I could take to slow down the tachycardia if I go into A-Fib like you did. A-Fib is a killer and, untreated, it just gets worse so please take steps to protect yourself.

Worry about you as I have fought a-fib for many years and a bit of advice from this old man (80 ) the ablations do not always work . ( 4 of them ) My wife and I enjoy your adventures so much , Thank you and safe travels

Thanks for taking us along on this beautiful ride! Got worried about you for a few moments, but glad you ended up feeling better.

Awesome, Diego. You’re a strong dude to push through those trials.

I rode Big Sur twice. In 2003 with my brother-in-law, and 2007 with my wife and our 14 year old son. Big Sur is one of California's many natural wonder. I am enjoying reliving my rides thru your videos . Thanks.

DUDE! This is incredible!!!! I did San Francisco down to Santa Barbara in October and it is incredible to see a video that captures all my emotions of the trip. It is spectacular. You made it look easy in spite of your challenges. WARRIOR SPIRIT :) I made 3 videos of my own trip down the coast and its so cool to see some of the exact same shots. I guess beauty is universal :) Keep on pedalling!

Wow. Scary to watch you go through that. Listen to your body, take breaks as needed. Glad things worked out.

The long form videos work really well for you. This was epic

Wow! I lived on Elkhorn Rd in the mid 1960's. Even after all this time I knew it was Elkhorn Rd before you said it.

This is my Episode brings back the memories. I noticed that you stopped at Brixie Bridge also where I stopped. Big Sur is amazing no words. I did 85 miles that day riding through Big Sur, long climbs were so hard that I can't imagine what you had to go through being still sick. That lady you met has similar story as mine except she's doing ultra long tours I go shorter tours. I started bike touring at 55 and now I'm 59 like her. Glad you got some rest after hard ride to enjoy rest of the Big Sur. This was my favorite episode. Thank you for putting this all together great episode enjoyed every minute of it. 😊

💪💪💪💪👍👏🏻🌴🌴greetings from Florida ✌️👏🏻🚲🌴🌴stay strong

If there is a next time to ride from Monterey to Big Sur... At Bixby Bride ( north end) take the road to the left and go inland on the Old Coast Road.. spectacular. It ends up at Molera Beach just north of Big Sur proper.

You had us worried about your health Diego. I am glad you got it sorted and a good reminder to take care of yourself. Great video - thanks for sharing

These sort of videos are inspiring. After watching them for months, I finally got out for a 500 mile tour around NY. Thanks for lighting a fire under me.

Ooh living on the edge, finger on the pulse. Huh, take care FSR. Love the sounds, traffic noise, sea lions etc. awesome yo match the scenery. Keep on truckin'!

Diego my brother I'm very proud of the way you handle yourself. Keep calm and ride on is the name of the game...got a shirt that says that from one of my MS rides. Lol. Anyway outside of your health issues that was truly beautiful terrain. Thanks for doing such a good job on filming/editing. Can't wait to see the rest of the journey.

Hey Diego!!!! I have been waiting for this video!!! Thankyou for reminding me of these great days of riding the PCH and meeting you. Hoping this fall to ride Natchez Trace and then continueing to the big Bouy at KeyWest, hoping to meet up again with you there. And thanks again for capturing me in your video 😊

What an absolutely inspiring video. Love around the 24 minute mark, lol “…that’s what’s it’s all about!” 🤙

Looks lush, some of the scenery looks a bit like North Spain! What a cool video, thanks so much for spending the time to make it spot on ;-)

Awesome, scenery. Great video, Love the show.

You can tell I am a tropical guy, I much prefer the scenery from your home base than this, even tho I can appreciate the natural beauty of this area as well. Those views of the keys as you drive south on US 1 are incredible.

Hope you'll consider a down east Maine tour. If you can cross the CDN border, the Maritimes are beautiful too.

Awesome video Diego! Each new episode seems to eclipse the one before! Such beautiful scenery and thanks so much for sharing it. Was worried about your health while watching it though, and yes next time I think you better stop sooner! Great you’re ok and can’t wait for the next episodes. Trust all is well right now. 👍👌

A part of California that I was most hoping to see on our way down the coast. The coast highway was closed because of a big landslide back in 1983. My lady friend and I had to go inland through the Salinas Valley. We did try to see if we could walk our bikes through the slide area but were told that we would wind up in jail if we tried it. We camped one night at Pfeiffer state beach before turning back to the Salinas valley.

Been watching your vids. So much much and inspiring.

Sharing your age and Madison. Love the updates . Thanks

Mr. Flyscout Rider!!! Wishing you safe and unbothered travels my friend! Keeping up with your journey and meeting you when we did has been a pleasure 🙏 keep on pushing my friend! 🙌🙌🙌🚲🚲🚲

Diego, way to go. I was hoping for another episode and you delivered! Great to watch your journeys and see your progress. I wish I could have been along to give you a ride when you were on that hill with an a-fib episode. I love cycling too and you help keep me motivated. Hope your current ride is going well (where are you now?). When I see a bike packer out and about I always look closely to see if it might be you! Ride on and take care! Paul

Such great videos the drone shots are perfect and you tell your story wonderfully.

First time commenting, but I really like your videos. Your story telling is top notch. Makes me feel like I'm actually riding with you. Thanks for showing parts of the US that I normally get to see. Be Safe

Amazing watching you cycle up and down those big hills and looking into the vast Pacific Ocean where there is nothing for thousands of miles. Wow.

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Hey Diego, it was so awesome to meet and chat with you the other day @byrds. I absolutely love your videos. Safe travles!!! If you make your way back to Arkansas, stop in again.

Wow. That's some scare there. Beautiful country and Elephant Seal Bay was phenomenal. You look pretty good for 50 and your right. Keep on doing what you like. Take care, Al

I’m 60 and have dealt with your condition most of my life. Still cycling, sometimes it sucks for sure but you just keep managing. I have found that I cannot manage the high heat very well. Living all of my life in Florida I have suffered from over heating or possibly heat stroke or some form of it multiple times in my lifetime playing sports, has caused me to have to manage it as I get older. My dad always said getting older is not for the faint hearted. Now I know what he was talking about. Hang in there and keep living and enjoy what you can do!

Thanks for the new video, hope you are well, here in indiana we have so called canadian smoke that i can see in the feilds 1/4 mile in front of me like smog, its been like this for over a month w/air quality warnings🤮 this is not helping me wanting to get on my bike this summer.. so far its given me sore throats, congestion and stuffed up sinus's like allergy symptoms but worse!

Diego! This trip of yours is fantastic! So awesome witnessing this journey, and the footage and drone work is excellent, nice work. NOW, quick story, please bare with me for just a minute. 2 things, I was on the Oregon and N. Cal. coast the same time you were. I was in my car doing a trip from Seattle to see the coast and visit the Redwoods. When I was in Port Orford...around that area...I saw and passed {a few times} a serious looking guy on his loaded bike making definiite tracks. I honked once, and almost rolled down my window to say "way to go!" but didn't. That guy was a lean taller guy, with no flashy colors, but I do remember some red. I didn't forget about him cause there was a "man on a mission" vibe about him, and just last weekend I told my mom about that guy and what I was seeing in terms of cyclists and the #2 thing I'm going to tell you. Anyway my man, I've a strong suspicion it was you, I really do. BUT, don't want to get all woo woo on you, it could very well have been some other random dude. Know what? Probably was. 2nd thing....before I saw this cyclist guy, I was back up the road in N. Florence, Oregon at the Heceta Head Lighthouse beach. While there, taking pictures of the sun and fog, I saw this woman cyclist all loaded up down at the beach. She started back up the hill, and I saw her Canadian flag on it's pole and as she got closer, I could see she was a bit older, not tall, and she stopped and we chatted for a few minutes. She said she was riding down from her hometown of Victoria B.C., was going to So. Cal. and then was riding to Florida. She had a short name, but I had forgotten it. Sooooooo, whatuhya think? I feel very strongly it was Susan! And I feel the guy in Port Orford was you! Lol. Again, IDK, I mean was your Susan heading to Florida? I feel like it was her, and could very well have been you. There was just such a strong feeling about that Cyclist. I also stopped at the Crescent Beach Motel and hiked the Redwoods just south of town. Anyway, That's my story.

You were so lucky to do this tour when you did before all the winter storms created havoc to the state parks and US 1 below Big Sur. I hope to be able to ride that route next year.

Big Sur is simply beautiful

That was just amazing ! All my fave places up and down the coast. Privileged to be a Californian & to taking advantage of the insane beauty of this state. Shared w family and friends and now with you ! Please please take care of your health Diego !!

Been dealing with Afib for 25 years. Learned how to minimize with yoga and other stuff. I can help you if needed.

God bless you brother. I love all your videos I would love to do this but I have Epilepsy and I can not do it.

Killin it!! Special views out there!! Has to b an awesome ride b careful keep pedaling! Cheers

Another excellent vid! Most beautiful scenery so far on this trip. (And I’m from Oregon).

Awesome video Diego! I would just love to ride this tour someday!

Diego 😊😂, bravo my friend. This episode was a superbly done video with so many highs and lows. The vistas along the coast look so spectacular and inviting. Thanks for taking us with you as you journey. Please take care of your health as relates to your a-fib 😢😮. I'd rather you use caution than push through into a more serious heart condition. 50 years old hey? Does your daughter ever ride with you?

Serious question: Did you have A-Fib before you got your covid-19 vaccine? Awesome videos. I am so glad I found you on youtube! Feel better.

Awesome episode! Great scenery rewarding you after every climb. That must be scary as hell but it's good that you've learned to deal with it. First time that happened I'm sure you thought you were going to die. I would! What month this year's tour will start? Take care, Diego!

I have been suffering from tachycardia for a few yrs now, I keep it under control with medication, how you looked into having an ablation done? You're too young for that crap.

Uh, the tent you use? (Am investigating tents for possible non-hotel camping.)

Where is the Co-Motion Pinion bike you had made ?

What as the weight of all your gear on this trip?

I thought Big Sur wasn’t rideable due to landslides?

Great to see you still out and about. I will never forget meeting you. 👍😀