Strange and Beautiful Joshua Tree-The SoCal Desert Ramble--Ep 6

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I'm squeezing in one last adventure in 2022, and this one is a Duzey. The SoCal Desert Ramble! 500 miles of beautiful mountains, desert washes, the lawless and funky Slab City, and even a ski resort. This journey will take me from San Diego, into the Anza Borrego Desert, past the Salton Sea, up to Big Bear, and down into Los Angeles. In this episode, I ride through Joshua Tree National Park for the first time in my life! Here's the route, bikepacking.co...
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@duzer Год назад

What's your favorite National Park in the USA? Joshua Tree is up there for me, but I still think that Canyonlands is my fave.

@ArtofFreeSpeech Год назад

Got to go with Yosemite, myself.

@duzer Год назад

@@ArtofFreeSpeech That's a good one for sure!

@duzer Год назад

@@shalfean CA has so much natural beauty

@roland_m Год назад

Joshua tree is amazing, but Yosemite, Canyonlands and Arches are pretty high on my list too.

@m__r1100 Год назад

No idea. I'll tell you when I get to visit some day.... 😆

@evanlouis8853 Год назад

Another great video. I met the New Zealand gal in La Ventana BCS where I kiteboard. She had just about finished the Baja divide. Sounded like she loved it. She was great to talk to. She mentioned that she was interested in going from Alaska to Argentine some day. I bet she does. Keep up the good work, Ryan.

@duzer Год назад

Oh wow!! What a small world!! I enjoyed talking with her

@5Placas Год назад

Sounds like she probably watched Itchy Boots travels from Argentina to Alaska.

@omare_biketonature Год назад

@@5Placas Well she said “human powered travel”, I don’t think she’s talking about a motorcycle.

@jazziered142 Год назад

This road is a path that I am on in life, and I'm grateful for it!

@duzer Год назад

Love it!!

@jazziered142 Год назад

@@duzer I had a really bad fall the year before the last, and I stopped riding because I let fear take over. But I miss that road... So I decided this spring I will be there again.

@locky63red2007 Год назад

Ryan Van Duzer my dose of goodness in my week. You mange to encapsulate why I love bicycle touring. I have ridden lots of rides in Australia and one in Germany and Austria. Unfortunately I am now not riding much as I am home looking after my terminally ill wife. My big goal once she is gone is to ride around Europe for 3 months and reconnect with all the good people in the world. Everyone talks to cycle tourists. We are non threatening and always seem to stoke interest in the people we meet. Thanks for brightening what is a pretty sad time in my life. And give Amelia a big hug.

@duzer Год назад

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. This must be so hard for you, I can't even imagine the pain. I'm sending you a big hug from Boulder.

@chopwood2995 Год назад

Sounds like your wife is lucky to have such support and love. Wishing you both moments of laughter and love if still possible. I know first hand how tough it can be supporting someone you love until the end. So soul soothing to have a meaningful goal to move too as a next stage. Wishing you lots of goodness in life!

@stephenmarotti5309 Год назад

Your summary of Dr. Spencer’s nugget of wisdom on changing your mindset when you don’t like something was a great lesson for Zoe and Sam (and everyone else) to hear as we watched as a family. Thanks for the ride and for your endless positivity. Olé!

@alesiabock9305 Год назад

Nice to “meet” you and your awesome Fam, Stephen! I hope to randomly run into Duzer someday too 😊

@duzer Год назад

Meeting you and your family was the highlight of my entire tour!! I'm so glad that you reached out on IG and made it happen.

@felipericketts Год назад

What makes cycling special to me is that it slows me down enough to appreciate being here rather than wanting to be somewhere else. It opens up my heart to how amazing it is to be present. I loved seeing your interaction with that family. Cycling turns simple thing into beautiful events. 🙂

@duzer Год назад

So well said. The here and now is what's more important, and that's what makes us appreciate the simple things

@abstraddic0442 Год назад

This was one of your best eps. The journey, people conversations, scenery ect ! Great ride.

@duzer Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it, I loved it as well...such beautiful areas to ride

@alethearobinson8132 Год назад

Thank you for another outstanding video. Joshua Tree park is so special and unique. Meeting and riding with the family warmed my heart. About a month or so ago there were two Brits riding the busy road that you mentioned. They were bicycling from Miami Florida to LA. Their ride " Two bikes, One wheelchair" was to raise money to buy adaptive chairs, bikes etc for disabled children. Francis pulled a trailer with Justin's wheelchair, while Justin pedaled a hand bike ( he had lost the use of his legs a while back) Their goal was to raise £20,000. They raised over £163, 000!!!!

@trailahead Год назад

Great story! Good for them I'll look for it later

@duzer Год назад

That's so cool!!

@Se0what Год назад

Look up 'Francis cade' on the tubes it was all documented

@daveg8212 Год назад

Ryan, you are a gift to humanity.

@yoursacredquest Год назад

Greetings from the Canadian prairies. Ryan, your entire channel is "good for the soul." I really appreciate your reflections and your adventurist spirit, and you never take things too seriously.

@Greengurugear Год назад

THE TAILOR SWIFT OF BIKING IS THE BEST!!

@duzer Год назад

hahaha!! We're going on tour soon ;)

@cdigdawg Год назад

When you were talking about changing the way that you look at things I was reminded of a quote that I read a few years ago just after I had finished a three hour shoveling session. "If you fail to find joy in the snow, there will be the same amount of snow in your life, but less joy." Its weird to say, but it changed my life because I can apply it to so many events.

@duzer Год назад

Love this!! Thanks for sharing

@jimduyck Год назад

🗣️ ”MOTION IS THE LOTION!”

@duzer Год назад

It's a good one!

@cherlgolja5402 Год назад

What a sweet old man God Bless Him❤

@duzer Год назад

I agree!

@SummeRulz Год назад

Dr. Spencer Brown really does "love thy neighbor"

@girlscandrum22 Год назад

I love the people you met this episode! What a joy!

@deboraward1574 Год назад

You are such a warm and kind human. Loved the way you connected with those kids !!

@duzer Год назад

Those kids were so fun!

@josgrootaers1881 Год назад

Ryan, thanks for sharing all those positive vibes. Stay safe my friend.

@duzer Год назад

Always! Happy Sunday

@chrisbailey2861 Год назад

That meeting with Stven and his family put a big smile on my face. Thx for bringing us along!!!

@duzer Год назад

Me too, they're such sweet people

@andykordsmeier Год назад

Ryan, you are an inspiration. So positive all the time and see the best in everything. Thanks for that.

@duzer Год назад

I appreciate that!

@rabh6746 Год назад

Fantastic video Ryan, its so heartwarming to see families out cycling together and how cool was Shea? All the way from New Zealand and she has only done a 4 day trip in NZ, so inspiring like yourself👍

@co6mo Год назад

Shes raised to next step.

@duzer Год назад

I agree! Good people all around on this day.

@lesliepalmer4269 Год назад

You're my hero, too!! Safe travels. 🤗

@duzer Год назад

Thank you!

@sw8234 Год назад

Fun! Fun! Fun!

@jeffreyp9010 Год назад

Happy you didn’t get shot! Always interesting when the best America has to offer (folks like yourself), have to occasionally intersect with the worst America has to offer. Love that you always take the metaphorical high road. Stay safe.

@duzer Год назад

My mom was definitely worried, I called her from that area and she was like "what in the world is going on behind you"

@dantefichera8787 Год назад

Being grateful can help you burst through those dark clouds of negativity. You are the man my brother. Hope we can ride together some day again.

@duzer Год назад

You are so right!! And I hope to pedal with you as well. RAGBRAI??

@ErikBrabantsPianist Год назад

Meeting that family was so wholesome and awesome. This series has been just great so far!

@mattfinch3895 Год назад

Always turn a negative into a positive. Simple. But excellent advice.

@duzer Год назад

Yep!

@sea_weathered Год назад

Ah, the self reflection of being 44… me too brother! You certainly do a better job verbalizing it than I do.. keep up the good work Ryan, we love you!

@vincedavis5326 Год назад

Hey RVD. Freakin’ loved the book!! That was a wonderful read and travel log. Thanks for the share and work required putting it out. Also, I used to live in Coachella Valley 45+ years ago. I have biked on some of the same roads in the valley, Anza Borrego and up to JT. Nice to see it is still there and still awesome. This has been a wonderful video series. Thanks!

@duzer Год назад

Thanks for reading my book! I really appreciate it. I truly loved this area so much, I gotta go back

@ITSBIGBOY Год назад

Ryan you always have great words of positive encouragement….keep it rolling friend

@vanomadcyclist3474 Год назад

Received, read and loved your book!! I highly recommend everyone reads this wonderful novel.

@duzer Год назад

Glad you enjoy it! This means so much to me

@fraingo Год назад

Very nice Video! Always! Saludos desde Argentina

@duzer Год назад

Saludos, amigo!!

@EntropyOCD Год назад

Duzer! You have inspired so many to get out there. Your energy has added immeasurable smiles and miles. Thank you for posting your journey and sharing with the world. You are literally Vitamin D!

@duzer Год назад

Vitamin Duzer, haha :) thanks for your kind words

@nmjazz09 Год назад

Another great video Ryan! Thank you!

@danabergman3411 Год назад

Fabulous Ryan, fabulous ✌. Definition of Ryan Van Duzer (1 of many): TOTAL POSITIVITY.

@duzer Год назад

Total bean lover #2 😂

@Bscott-390 Год назад

I LOVE Joshua tree. Visited in 2020. No one there. Amazing place. Also, I'm super jealous of Steven and his family. I'd love to ride Joshua tree with you. Great vid as always. Thanks for the hard work filming and editing.

@stephenmarotti5309 Год назад

It was quite the thrill. 😁

@duzer Год назад

It's a surreal area!

@jeffreyrule8143 Год назад

Another epic day. Thanks for inviting us along.

@duzer Год назад

It sure was!

@MichaelParent74 Год назад

Thanks for the great vibes ! It's like a happiness therapy to watch your videos. 😘

@duzer Год назад

You got it! Thanks for watching my videos

@stephenkohler3472 Год назад

Thanks for another great start to a Sunday! I always seem to be cooking breakfast while getting ready for a ride or a day skinning through the woods when your videos are playing. I really appreciate the vibe they bring to my day🤙

@duzer Год назад

Love that! Have fun in the woods today

@brendanford4850 Год назад

Another great production, enjoyed the people you meet. So greatful, thanks.

@duzer Год назад

Meeting people is my favorite part!

@CJ-ib2ps Год назад

Good Morning & thanks for the video- attitude makes all the difference and growth comes from even the darkest places!

@duzer Год назад

Yes it does!

@westpacificmarketanalytics2384 Год назад

If you don't like something change the way you think about it.......beautiful man you found on your journey called life. We often cross paths and have experiences we are meant to have and then not find the good in them nor the lessons. We love Ryan and his journeys across the road of life and thank you.

@duzer Год назад

And Sometimes it just takes a few times to really take to heart the lessons :)

@westpacificmarketanalytics2384 Год назад

@@duzer It is very key to block out most everything we are taught at this life is so much more then they will ever allow us to understand. We must be the ones to understand this journey is just a blip in time which never ends nor never began and our timeline I feel is the same...this based on life experiences.

@co6mo Год назад

Videos like this should be shown mandatory at school, everything Amazing!

@duzer Год назад

Awe, thanks!!

@joeycalumba Год назад

Yay!!! Been waiting for this!!! Thanks Ryan for the amazing and inspirational videos you make!!!

@duzer Год назад

And thank you for watching them!!

@kroeff_san Год назад

Thank you Ryan for filming everything for us! I love your channel notifications cause I know there's a motivation dose coming. Be safe and keep going!

@duzer Год назад

You are so welcome! And thank you for watching my videos

@chrisbarker270 Год назад

Still enjoying your vids Ryan and yes Slab City is a unique place. Ride on!

@duzer Год назад

It sure is!

@LosAngelesCycleVideo 27 дней назад

Been to slab city and met the same people there last year. They’re nice folk and I love the “alternative” setup.

@duzer 26 дней назад

Me too! Such an interesting place

@albertoguerra3351 Год назад

It's funny this strategy of positioning the camera on the ground, pass by it, and then come back to take it. Bike wanderer, Iohan Guergoiev used to do it in his videos. You made me remember him now. A bike packer to be forever missed.😔

@duzer Год назад

I miss him too

@lukehoward8777 Год назад

Awesome video as always Ryan. From our little piece of paradise at the bottom of the Pacific it was fantastic seeing Shay the NZer. 🚴🏾👍😀

@duzer Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Meeting Shay was so fun…I hope to ride in NZ someday

@mswarrior932 Год назад

Hello Ryan!! Great video!! I was planning a trip out in the desert myself, I think I'm going to do it next month! Maybe take two months!! I am going to ride to Barstow then up to death valley then down through the Mojave national preserve to Mitchell caverns and down through Joshua tree past the Salton Sea to slab City then all the way back up to death valley a different route!! And maybe even points beyond!! And then you come up with the desert ramble!! LOL!! You beat me to it!! That's pretty cool!! Great minds think alike!! I'm still going to do it, probably next month!! I can't wait!! Thanks for giving me these previews!! 🌎🚴🤘

@duzer Год назад

Right on! That sounds like a great route. Have fun out there!

@mswarrior932 Год назад

@@duzer thank you Ryan I will!! But first I'm going to use a rail pass for a month of traveling!! But I can't wait to get to the desert I love it out there!!! Rock on Ryan!!! 🌎🚴

@dannymongrain4788 Год назад

your adventures are so inspiring, thanks for sharing

@duzer Год назад

Glad you like them!

@travisreed5965 Год назад

Totally Righteous Sunday And There Will Be Another Episode - New Zealand!!! San Fran!!!!! Outstanding - So Dang Stoked That You Have Made It To Taylor Status - Brilliant Cheers

@duzer Год назад

Tay Tay and Duzer are going on tour together!! hahaaha

@MrMonikerjay Год назад

I went to Salton Sea and Pioneertown on the same day in October and still can't shake it. So great to see you experience this on a bike.

@duzer Год назад

Oh cool! It's such an interesting area

@robertbotta6536 Год назад

You really are awesome Ry. Thanks man for being so darn cool. Inspirational

@duzer Год назад

You rock! Thanks always for your kind words

@katjasendmayr1342 Год назад

Wonderful videos and a great message! 🤜🤛

@Hobomountainwander Год назад

I am glad you had a good experience in Slab City. Dr. Spencer seems like an interesting and eclectic person. The person who had the back injury reminded me of the people you met at RAGBRI. You always have a way of lifting up peoples spirits and inspiring them ," to get out there." I am also disappointed about the amount of liter that is in our National Forests and Deserts. This issue has definitely been a systemic problem. I have read about some Airzona Trail hikers having people shooting near their tent and people don't realize the trail is there. I believe it is just a matter of more education and signs to make everyone safe on the trail. You're an awesome human , Ryan. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

@offdaystv Год назад

I love your content Ryan, I’m mainly a mountain biker but I am fascinated by bike packing. One day I’ll work up the courage to go on a bike pack journey

@jacksonbangs6603 Год назад

Excellent video of your Southern California adventures.

@duzer Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@gravelpack8536 Год назад

Another great one man I definitely want to do that ride maybe just to pioneer town from my area

@duzer Год назад

It’s soooo beautiful!!!

@jasonbean4895 Год назад

good one Ryan! way to spread the stoke!

@duzer Год назад

Always! So much to be stoked on out there

@richardp6461 Год назад

Ryan you are my inspiration to get out there. Now "I'm dreaming about adventure and all the possibilities in the world." Thanks Ryan. sometimes I worry about humanity when shooting a refrigerator is entertainment.👀

@duzer Год назад

There are so many possibilities!! I wish you all the best on your journey to get outside

@ReimaginedAdventures Год назад

What a wonderful place to ride, great level of serenity !!

@duzer Год назад

Couldn't agree more!

@Shaonia Год назад

Nothing like sitting down, watching a new Duzer video and chowing down on a bean burrito!

@Happy_Biker Год назад

Happy Birthday Ryan! 🎉🥳✨🎇

@duzer Год назад

Thank you!!

@nickkowal6537 Год назад

Ryan's goe full Tremors in this episode. Stay on the rocks!!!

@duzer Год назад

haha, I loved that movie!

@natema9352 Год назад

What a ride, I have road to slab city and beyond, i like your route better. Haven't adventured in 2 years, your journey is inspiring me to continue again. Thank you, peddle with love in your heart ♥ which I know you do. Peace ✌

@MichaelVogel1 Год назад

Can't wait to visit Joshua Tree again!

@bdlii Год назад

Really enjoying this series of videos. The day spent at the slab was a lot of fun to watch. You were right where you were supposed to be.

@duzer Год назад

Slab City was so cool! I wanna go back

@김준석-v5y Год назад

감사합니다.

@duzer Год назад

Thank you!

@adi7498 Год назад

New subscriber here! I love your videos, your attitude and outlook on life. Wishing you the best Ryan and can’t wait to watch your next adventures!

@duzer Год назад

Thanks and welcome!! I hope that you enjoy my videos

@alesstysanchez1614 Год назад

Love the positivity dude !

@92redferrari Год назад

Well done Ryan. Not every day you find a lemon!, 😉🐔👍🚴

@duzer Год назад

That's a fact, especially if you live in Colorado

@92redferrari Год назад

@@duzer also no lemons here in UK!

@AndresBikeTour Год назад

Great impressions! Thanks for the ride. Greeting André

@duzer Год назад

Thanks a lot!

@chadmitchem7472 Год назад

Haha, the 'Taylor Swift' of the biking community! For sure! Goes to show you Ryan the impact you're making on this community! Wish I would've acted a little more like a Swiftie when I met you on RAGBRAI this last summer...but had to contain my excitement I guess. lol Awesome content as always Duzer! .....and I'm loving your book....you just 'fixed' your broken pedal after crossing into MX! PS: my favorite NP is RMNP...but I haven't been any further West than that....yet.

@duzer Год назад

haha, maybe you can go nuts this summer at RAGBRAI :) Thank so much for reading my book!!

@buckmanriver Год назад

Thanks for fueling the stoke for bike packing Ryan!

@duzer Год назад

You know it!! I want more people to experience the magic of bike travel

@hemaccabe4292 Год назад

That road is a unique riding challenge. Enjoy the challenge.

@TheWildOutThere Год назад

Great video! I'll most likely do this route in March, as my first ever bikepacking trip.

@duzer Год назад

You're in for a treat!

@bigpapa2195 Год назад

Aw man that ride w the fam was heartwarming really cool

@duzer Год назад

The best part of my day!

@eddiesedventures...3106 Год назад

Good stuff as always amigo! Fav National Park...they all have their uniqueness no? But Joshua for stargazing...right up there!

@duzer Год назад

Oh yes, amazing stars!

@billysbikesbrews7183 Год назад

What a Blessed Day.. Connecting with Humans.. Shea solo bikepacker & Steve & his family.. Pioneer town was very Cool to see..Seeing your videos always puts a smile on my face 😀 Ole' Ole' Ole'

@duzer Год назад

It was an awesome day indeed, and happy that I can share it with you

@AlexMartinez-1316 Год назад

There's a canal like that next to our property in AZ while we were growing up. It was a life saver in the summer time. We didn't have running water or electricity so my and my cousins would go there to swim and cool off.

@duzer Год назад

That's awesome. I love jumping in water in the summer.

@jimcolegrove5442 Год назад

Those loose rocks will strengthen your inner core. Thats why I love extreme winds.

@frankiehoosier9165 Год назад

Thank You very much for sharing such a GREAT experience and putting a smile on my face !!!! Looking forward to Big Bear and beyond.

@duzer Год назад

Big Bear coming right up!

@jeffreyschmidt2309 Год назад

Visited Joshua Tree last summer. It is a strange but beautiful place.

@duzer Год назад

That's a good way to put it!

@sylpascale7673 Год назад

I was waiting for this episode, I loved it......

@duzer Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sylpascale7673 Год назад

@@duzer Thanks for the reply, very much appreciated, I always feel good after watching your videos....best regards

@castle228 Год назад

What a great couple days of travel! Meeting up with Shea from the other side, and Steven and his family! So cool you all got to ride together! Tay-tay & Beans, you got her beat in my book, Ryan! ;) Another fantastic episode!

@duzer Год назад

I dunno, Tay Tay is pretty awesome :) I'd fan boy over her big time

@villanuevafamily4 Год назад

New sub. What an amazing experience. How awesome to spend time with the family, they seemed so cool. Love your content, Joshua Tree rocks! No pun intended 😂

@duzer Год назад

Welcome to my channel!!! Thanks so much for subscribing

@apache-yaquibrown4060 Год назад

The amount of ground you covered was amazing. It was great to see all the sights of the area I frequent. Thanks for sharing.

@duzer Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it, I loved riding in that area!!

@Luigi13 Год назад

Bike trips are awsome? Great video definitely. Cheers.

@duzer Год назад

The best!

@johnsaunders1435 Год назад

I have been eagerly awaiting this episode since I jumped in on the second (RU-vid algorithms) I have since watched every one from the beginning and so far this was my favorite. How exciting and inspiring to meet another cyclist in the middle of nowhere! And then to top that off you run into a follower! That had to have been over the top! I have passed a few people I cycle with and doesn't it put some wind in your sails? What a good feeling! Well as mentioned earlier, I will eagerly await the next episode of this amazing adventure thru this incredible desert. Thanks so much for Sharing!

@duzer Год назад

I'm glad that you found me, John!! I really appreciate you watching and enjoying my videos. Many more to come!

@mikespringer7894 Год назад

This one was awesome my dude

@duzer Год назад

Thanks!!

@hemaccabe4292 Год назад

She said, “Get out there!” OMG!

@jesseloving277 Год назад

Book just arrived! Thanks for the inspo Ryan!

@duzer Год назад

YAY!!! I hope that you enjoy it

@PumpkinVillage Год назад

Nice ride nice people and a great town. Another great adventure. Thanks and take care, Al

@duzer Год назад

Thanks, Al! Hope 2023 is treating you well

@jamesjesmer3877 Год назад

Hey Ryan, I am really enjoying your recent video about Southern California, slab City. Reminds me of when I lived in the desert outside of Albuquerque. But I've got to tell you I totally agree with you on the firearm, shooting issues. I am an avid supporter of the second amendment, and I think it's everybody's god-given right to keep and bear arms. But when I go shooting I don't leave anything behind. I pick up all my shells all my brass, the only thing that I leave behind is tire tracks and footprints. I totally agree I think it is so disrespectful for, firearm enthusiasts to leave there spent shells behind. Totally not cool man. Hey watch out for the rattlesnakes out there. Pedal on my friend!!

@duzer Год назад

I appreciate this, thank you. I'm all for people having fun in the great outdoors however they want, but they have to respect nature and pickup after themselves. It's a MESS out there