MACDONALD PASS - Cycling USA (Ep25) - Bicycle Touring Documentary - Chinaman Gulch to Garrison

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After a night camping at Chinamen's Campground, I head to Helena, MT where I stay four nights at my friends', Dave and Monica, waiting for west winds to subside. Once the forecast changed for the better I ride over MacDonald Pass and reach Garrison, MT. This day was one of the toughest due to excessive headwinds. After camping at Garrison I start heading west once again trying to reach Missoula and hoping to cover as many miles as possible so as to avoid winter weather before reaching Seattle. Subscribe to see what other adventures I get myself into as I travel with my touring bicycle for 4,000 miles and thru 14 states before reaching the West Coast during these 11 weeks of summer.
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@georgeferguson8134 2 года назад

Loving watching all the videos man. You are amazing doing them. 🚲🚲🚲🚲👍👍👍💪💪

@FlyscoutRyder 2 года назад

Hi George. Thanks for watching my channel. That MacDonald Pass was a great memory.

@matthewfarrar4485 2 года назад

My favorite Playlist on RU-vid! Such an inspiration to get out there and pedal! Iam just getting into cycling at 40 years old...lol.Iam beginning to love climbing as well, it's strangly addictive. Loved the North Carolina portion of your journey as that's where I live, not too far from Lake Lure.Keep up the great content and best wishes !!

@FlyscoutRyder 2 года назад

Hi Matthew. Yes climbing is where its at. There is something about gaining elevation and look down at the topography or simply find cooler temperatures. Lake Lure and NC are so beautiful. You also have the Blueridge parkway near by. I really want to ride it in its entirety someday. The Appalachian Range is by far one of my favorite places to tour so far. It's challenging with grade and so lush with nature. Thanks for reaching out and checking out my channel.

@mariobotelho32 3 года назад

Yeah, man, we can't wait for better weather all life, eheheh. That was great seeing you beat that wind. Great music too!

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

gotta ride thru it best you can

@garylindberg2492 3 года назад

Would love to have you do a video specking out how to put your bike together. Great videos!

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Thank you Gary. Thanks for watching my episodes. More on the way. Yes, I will do an episode at some point about my bike. I built it up myself and it's very special to me. Im currently trying to catch up with my editing so as to finish putting last season together and get riding again. Im close and when I start this season I will do a piece on my bicycle. Stay tuned

@polo19681 2 года назад

Love the videos! I have to say I'm inspired and planning to tour myself in Sept 22. I first began riding in May of 2020, (yes the height of covid) and fell in love right away. My first bike touring trip will be a 900 mile tour from Atlanta to Houston. This will be a solo journey, so wish me luck!

@FlyscoutRyder 2 года назад

I wish you all the luck possible. That is very cool and quite the tour. I would venture to say that you will not want to stop riding after 900 miles. The routine of daily riding and seeing new ground is very addicting. Keep us posted.

@brucerauner4963 3 года назад

Awesome! Don’t know how you did it uphill into that wind. Incredible!

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

You and me both!

@shelleydiamond6468 Год назад

So many years since I was an avid biker in college in Boulder. Your videos bring so much of the pleasure of a bike back. Love the western states - Montana & Colorado … love your spirit !

@FlyscoutRyder Год назад

Thank you, Shelley. I really enjoy every aspect of it. Especially the being outdoors part and it is not like I haven’t or do spend much time indoors. The Montana, Wyoming, Colorado set up is at the best of what our nation has to offer us. I hope you are spending time outdoors too

@shelleydiamond6468 Год назад

@@FlyscoutRyder I take as much advantage of being in the California outdoors as I can ! Sierras, coastal, desert, my local mountains … I hope you get to enjoy it here as well !

@punacana 3 года назад

Hello from Finland again🙂! Great video again as always, thank you! And thank you for keeping me inspired cycling myself. Not that long ago i bought two new bikes and i love riding them all the time. Folks like you and these great videos help a lot and have changed my life for better. Lost 15kg of weight and feeling a lot better and going stronger and stronger. So once again, thank you and be safe and see you on the next video!

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Mauno, thank you from the US. So cool you are getting on your bike and cracking some miles. The more you ride new paths the more you will want to go further and see more of this world. Its a great way to experience life and stay in shape. Stay safe. Thanks for watching

@punacana 3 года назад

@@FlyscoutRyder Just wanted to throw my little story out to say what im sure you allready know but these videos are not just great and fun to watch but can have real and positive impact to somebodys life🙂

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

@@punacana That is super cool and I appreciate you

@1tubeleo 3 года назад

There are a lot of four letter words, but WIND is amongst the worst of them. Nothing seems to suck the lifeforce out of you more than a long day into a strong head wind. We are still enjoying and loving your videos, thanks.

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Thank you for watching. Yes, WIND is brutal on a bike especially when you have panniers making you not so aerodynamic. It is part of the game though so I try take it for what it is and maintain my output steady and not try control speed or distance. Its such a head game just like climbing

@robmartin1792 3 года назад

Thank you so much. Beautiful. So stoked for your enthusiasm and your terrific efforts in sharing this wonderful adventure.

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Thank you Rob. Just a few more episodes to finish the season and then back to it with my next crossing from Maine to the West Coast. All the best to you

@troygolden3979 3 года назад

What a ride you kicked some butt!!

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

It was a struggle but so rewarding. Thanks for watching. More on its way

@odgreenoutdoors20 3 года назад

Does the strong headwind mess with your sinuses ? That looked like some hard climbing but it’s getting you in super physical shape....beautiful scenery

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Yes, climbing is the way to get in better riding shape. This MacDonald Pass was one of my last ones that summer so it wasn't so bad in the climbing sense but the wind added to the difficulty. The other climbs where tough to but for other reasons. Check out the Powder River Pass and Beartooth Pass episodes. Sinuses come and go with allergies and wind but never too bad. Thanks for watching

@streettoursf9822 3 года назад

I love nature

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

me too

@omarjohnsonbaptista52 3 года назад

Man love your video so much l wish l ad the time like you you seam to enjoy it so much safe ride my friend

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

I enjoy bicycle touring way too much. So much about it is on my mind even when Im not doing it. Hope you get to cross Canada sometime.

@CThunderW 3 года назад

I’m sorry you had to visit Helena.

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

I've visited friends in Helena for about 20 years now so its familiar to me but I get what you mean. Thanks for commenting and watching

@katjak2032 3 года назад

Looking forward to the final episodes. Fantastic tour, energetic and descriptive

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Thank you Katja. There should be three more episodes coming but Im really busy with my seasonal work so might be a little while before I get them done. Lots of great footage and I want to finish the series the best way. Stay tuned

@johnnolan3331 3 года назад

Tack into the wind , otherwise get set for a beat down

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. Yeah that's right!

@woongtv-naturehealing273 3 года назад

Hello, my new friend. Wow, that's a wonderful and beautiful 💚💘❤ bike ride. I'm glad to be your great channel friend 🍁💘💝 Have a happy 💝🍀🌹 day 👍👍👍🤙👌

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Happy day to you. Thank you for watching my channel.

@PumpkinVillage 3 года назад

That first camp site was right on. That head wind looked brutal and now colder nights. Beautiful country thou. Your attitude is contagious. Take care and stay safe, Al

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Hi Al. That campsite was spectacular just like the wind I encountered that day. A few more episodes to finish the crossing. Stay tuned and thank you for watching.

@vamp9713 3 года назад

Great video as usual!

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Thank you very much

@bikedad7432 3 года назад

Another great video! I love Montana. Reminds me of my home province of Alberta. When travel restrictions are lifted, you need to do a cross Canada bike packing trip!

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

I would love to cross Canada. I'd like to do the Dalton Hwy to Seattle crossing the Yukon. One of these years. Next crossing is of the most northern roads of the US from Maine to Seattle

@bikedad7432 3 года назад

@@FlyscoutRyder That will be a great trip!

@bangWarkop 3 года назад

Wonderful

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Thank you

@FollowThomas 3 года назад

Great bike adventure continues 🙂

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

A few more episodes to go to finish this season.

@paddlingfan1 3 года назад

WOW! I can't even imagine the pressure to keep going after battling such wind. You are a great story teller!

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Thank you. That is a great complement as I really work at progressing my story telling attempting to share whatever my experience was during the times of the episodes. Stay tuned and stay safe

@BigRon092 3 года назад

Great video! I don't know how you do it. What happens when you've been doing hard climbing for a couple of hours, and you're spent? Get off the road and stealth camp?

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

Yes. If I ever feel spent I just look for a place to camp. Its a bit tricky in the United States because there is so much private property and you can't just camp anywhere. I try plan my day ahead of it so as to decipher where I'll be staying with as many options as I can figure. Thank you for watching.

@Biking360 3 года назад

I've come to the conclusion that all of us cyclists are masochistic nutters!!

@FlyscoutRyder 3 года назад

You got that right, Jay. Hope all is well with you. Im about one month and a half to start crossing the US again starting from Maine

@Biking360 3 года назад

@@FlyscoutRyder That's so cool and definitely a ride I want to do. I look forward to seeing your trip :)

@jmkc740 2 года назад

10-3-22 3.8k views 3.01k subs the dogs are unhinged 🤣 I rock 2 pepper spray canisters just for the ones that try ta bite!!! Lol🤣😍🐕🐶🦮🐕‍🦺 im sure after i get bit by one my next purchase will be a big ass can of 🐻🍯🐾 bear spray, just easier to grab,point,shoot with those big cans!!!👍🤷‍♂️

@FlyscoutRyder 2 года назад

Dude, I've never been bit so don't think it's likely it would happen. Just be careful not to swerve onto traffic avoiding a dog. I carry maze as well but I never had to use it and hate the thought of some dog owner getting really pissed at me for spraying their pooch. It would need to be a dire circumstance. Be careful out there. I will too