Thank you for just existing. one of your videos randomly popped up on my feed a few years ago, it was the baja one and i ended up binge watching the entire baha series + all the other vids. i had zero clue that bikepacking existed. You introduced me to a world full of adventure and i ended up getting in to bikepacking in Texas. I love it and Thank You for everything you do and thank you for your positive energy and entertaining rides
Hi Ryan! I want to thank you for inspiring me to get my 67 year old body bike-packing. I just completed a 6 day, 400 km rail-trail ride through eastern Ontario's backcountry, following rail trails, mostly dry, although one day I found myself chasing minnows, LOL. I had no flatties, crashies or whammies and I OLE'd my lungs out on the only tunnel I went through as I channeled my inner Ryan. I had a blast and hope to take on something longer next season, preferably with more padding on my butt which was starting to make its unhappiness known on day 6. Wishing you all the best and congratulating you on your attitude and your resilience, your commitment and dedication to do what YOU want to do in life. That takes guts. You rock, dude. Don't ever forget that. Your Tour Divide effort was something to be proud of, despite the whammy that took you out. Shit happens, right? But we learn from it and move on. Love the channel!
I heard a perspective recently, that the worst thing that's happened to you, is the best possible thing that could have happened to you. Feels appropriate here, talking about your successful channel because of past failures. Thanks for being you, Ryan. You are an incredible inspiration. My own YT channel (on video games) was beginning to take off during COVID, and then I found you and a few other creators. Long story short, I gave up gaming, started hiking, biking and running again, and never looked back. Training for my first 50K now, and wouldn't change a thing.
This was a good watch. As a 39 year old with a job that has run its course I am now asking “what next?” More corporate job chasing or building something I want to do…
I couldn’t agree more. And oh do I love how your paths crossed when they might not have if it weren’t for what didn’t happen out on the trail this summer. There was a quote once that said, “ when one door closes, another opens. But we’re often staring so hard at the closed door that we miss the open one.” Or something like that. Everything happens or doesn’t happen for a reason and I strongly believe that. Excited for you! Also loved attending this talk and hearing your reflections.
Ryan, you've inspired me for years ma dude. I'm actually a DIY ebike tourer from Portland. It's all the same thing. I pedal, always. I've ridden 65,000 miles by self built ebikes in the last decade. Just playing with solar and eboyk stuff cuz I'm a nerd 2nd but a cyclist 1st.
You inspired me to really focus on building my bike trail channel, beginning in 2023. Love your on-camera presence, your enthusiasm and your videography (especially the drone shots). I grew up a conservative preacher's kid from the Deep South, so we do not share the same politics or worldview. But I have learned from you and have been inspired and encouraged by your videos. Carry on!
@@lisaross3051 who cares who the ceo endorses?! people are allowed to have their own opinions. and in politics, the lying is all over the place on both sides. its a mud slinging contest. here i was thinking that goya had some bad ingredients in it or bad factory safety or something.
Great stuff Duzer! I get comments all the time when I am riding with my team Duzer shirt! Next time I will need to camp and ride with team Duzer for sure!
Ryan, 2 weeks ago, I had a bad crash in my road bike. I was planning to make a ultra cycling race on December. My dream kind of fell apart and was thinking of canceling. Lots of feelings. I still have a big bump in my hip. Still woking and traing on the simulator. But will defenetly do it just for fun, and do what ever Im able to do. More failures, and great overcomes like always. Im 48. You have been a mentor. Thats why I created my youtube too. You can see a lot of you in my videos.
First off, absolutely love these videos. They’re very motivational and inspiring. Part of what motivated me to become an every day cyclist and eventually a multi week bike tour across NY on the Erie Canal. This video in particular touches on the subject that success doesn’t come easy. A lot of times in life, we have to fail a few times to get where we are, and sometimes we never hit where we wanted to be, but we end up on another road that we’re pretty proud of (5 year old me wanted to be 6’8 and play in the NBA. My parents are glad I never became Dennis Rodman 🙂). Really neat to hear some of the back story, I don’t think some people realize how much work and struggle goes into this. I’ve been riding my bike to work for 5 years now, and am glad this channel exists. Also, as a healthcare practitioner, I’m always looking to get my patients healthier. I don’t think there’s a more fun way that doesn’t feel anything like exercising than cycling to get healthy. This is one of the channels I send them to (and I hope priority you’re listening), and because of this channel priority is now one of the brands I recommend to my patients looking to get a reliable bike to get around on. Last thought, just an idea for a video on your channel for those of us not quite as able to do as many bike tours as we want or our girlfriends let us, but what about a cool video on doing life on a bicycle and traveling to a new city with your bike? Your videos on bike commuting were some that really helped me figure out how to bike to work. I really like folding bikes. They’re fun to ride, great for travel, and take up less space in an apartment. I’ve grabbed groceries, done laundry, and taken off on all day rides on one. Plus, they usually are pretty easy to get on and off, and make great bikes for when your friends come to visit and need a bike. My gf just flew in to visit, and the priority folder became her get around NYC bike and our explore together bike. She loves it. I don’t think folding bikes get enough love, but they’re great for city life and traveling to a new city to explore. So @prioritybicycles, any chance of a spotlight on the priority folding bike by Ryan Van Duzer doing normal life on a folder and going to a cool city like San Diego, Chicago, or NYC to explore on a priority folding bike, like a neat travel video on a new city except for getting around by bicycle? My favorite is traveling by Amtrak, but you can figure out other cool and cheap ways to travel with a folding bike that don’t take expensive boxes or plane tickets. Could also be a great video on traveling as a couple. I’ve got my gf into cycling, and we’re going to take our folding bikes together and go explore a new city this December! Just an idea, I thought that might be a cool idea and I know your channel could really do a great job at it. Plus I need some more priority folding bike videos to share with my patients 🙂.
Hi Ryan, Thank you for sharing your adventures with the world! You are my boyfriend’s favorite cyclist and I approve 😄 As a Latina, I love your focus on health and beans-they’re essentials in my book. 🌱 I had to chime in after seeing his comment! As the girlfriend who was convinced to join the cycling life, I can say nothing brings you closer than dodging NYC traffic together and trying not to scream. But now? I think I might be faster than him. 😉 His Priority folding bike has become my favorite! I love supporting his cycling adventures, but let’s be honest: we ride together, and we have to look good doing it-matching gear or it’s a no-go! We’re gearing up for a folding bike trip to a new city, and I can’t wait. To all the girlfriends out there, give it a shot-cycling is a fun way to stay active and build that cardio, which can definitely bring some extra perks to your relationship. Also, the breathtaking scenery and unforgettable moments you share with your boyfriend will be unlike anything you've ever experienced! So @prioritybicycles, more videos for couples with folding bikes, please!🚴♀️❤️🚴♂️ Nat&Jay2024Adventures ❤️
My man!! You and your girlfriend seem awesome!! I really appreciate both of you chiming in with your experiences. You’re right, I should totally do more commuter style videos…I’ll see about getting the Folder out for a ride. I wish you both the best and hope to see you on the streets of nyc someday.
thanks on doing this group video. a much different prospective for sure. i watched of course from yt. but even so. a good way of expressing and make it seem more real to see a real audience in that room. goodluck in next bike adventure
Great talk Ryan! I think it's so neat that you were in the Peace Corps so young, it shows you had a great deal of maturity at that age. Looking forward to meeting the lucky lady in your life eventually, she already sounds awesome 😊
Love you brotherman. You're a leader in "winning"-joy, road magic, inspiring others-and a leader in teaching how to open up about the messiness of "losing." Which as you say is never losing, something else comes if you keep your heart open and community around you. "Bean burritos are never cheating." Love that. Especially when supporting local, organic, vegan, plastic packaging free...let's create a kinder world
Ryan and the Ryan’s of the world win and will always win because he and they can laugh at themselves. The world can of course hurt you, but it can never beat you if you can laugh at yourself before it can attempt make fun of you.
Thank you for posting this! Excellent job repeating the questions, that was helpful. I appreciate the conversation on being real and showing emotion. You are an excellent example of healthy masculinity.
Thanks for this…I find your videos really inspirational. Keep up the good work and life. My husband and I used to be hard core cyclists when we were dating years ago …and we have jumped back into cycling with both feet this year. We even went to Ragbrai this summer…I look forward to more adventures. Best wishes to you Ryan
I’m sorry to hear the past year has not been great for your channel. I’m relatively new to it, so it’s been one of my most viewed the past year for sure. I am up to date on them all, and some I have viewed multiple times. As far as content, if it matters, I really enjoyed your grocery shopping vid, also anything on commuting. In general, I am drawn to how-to’s and gear reviews on channels I follow on various topics. Of course, your channel is special because of your on camera chemistry with us and the folks along your path! I selfishly want to see you interact in more exotic locations… whenever you are overseas I am extra stoked. By the way, thought of you today as I rode north Broadway home, after riding Magnolia to Gross and returned via Flagstaff. Wish I had the time to camp a night near Gross. Be well! Looking forward to your next chapter!
Thanks Ryan!!! Love ya for being real and yourself!!!! Next time youre in Pa shoot me a message and we'll hit some Forest County dirt roads!! God Bless ya brother!!
I started watching you about 3 months ago. I too am a vivid mountain biker,I also street,gravel,dirt roads. I'm most the time by myself,but I'm out there. My bike is a 29" ero bike,great in suspension, and weighs 35 lbs. I enjoy the outside,but I would really like to start camping on my bike,as you do. Do you recommend certain tents,etc? Good luck on your journey in life and bikes. I really like the bikes you have.😊
That’s awesome!! I hope that you strap some bags onto your bike and go! I don’t have a ton of experience with tents, but the Nemo Dragonfly is my favorite
Thanks for the breakdown! I have a quick question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?
right guess! I had to stop watchung Ryan for a while because of his allegiance. Even though I not an american be watching all the politics. Bush era was not nice, late Obama era same. Biden era questionable. Outsider looking in was the best place to be. I feel sorry for you all! Sorry about the geoengineering, the pushing of climate change agenda, and losses of life, and property!
@@johnpot7323I think you are wrong. Trump supported Goya, so if Ryan says no Goya that means he’s anti-Trump. I’m not making any judgement, just stating facts.
