The Lost Creek Detour-Bikepacking the Colorado Trail-Episode 2 

Hats off to those high schoolers. Real young folks.

How bout Stan the truck driver? And those high school kids?? Stay tuned for more as I continue to meet awesome people on the Colorado Trail

Keep living the good life Duzer...you're the man!

I come for the adventure I stay for the Love!

Not just bears, but mountain lions. 💯

That’s so awesome running into some young kids. Very motivational

Thank you Ryan and greetings from the Netherlands.

Running into Ryan during an adventure is like putting the cherry on top of the banana split.

Stan is awesom. I do not know anybody who drives al lorry or truck for living who gave cycling a chance and its so cool that he started hiking to stay alive and fit!

I love that when you talk about bear spray you’re standing in front of a tree marked by a bear.

What a wonderful segment. Good to see young men getting out for an adventure. Kudos to there parents for letting them go. Beautiful country. Take care, Al

Love my sunday mornings watching Ryan on epic adventures. Your positivity is such a wonderful way to start my day!! 🙏🏼

Truly amazing. I’m riding across North Carolina to bring in the last few days of my 30’s. Colorado Trail is on the bucket list. Rode the TransVirginia Route in June. I’m addicted and your videos and adventures are feeding the addiction. Thank you.

Ryan. Your video makes me smile a lot. Keep them coming and have a great finish to the summer.

Helt underbara vyer. Colorado ligger högt på min lista av resmål. 🙏

My favorite part of your videos is always your positive outlook at the beginning of each day. #NoCFW !!! 😎👍

Awesome Ryan! Love Cycle Matters!

What a cool way to end the day! Nice seeing young guys out on an adventure.

I love the shot rolling down the hill and through the puddle! DD

Most videos fail to translate the actual beauty of the outdoors. Yours, however, come surprisingly close to the real thing. Good job!

You are the best!

ride safe always.. your the best..

Thank you Ryan, you’re right we do have a way with words. 😎😉👍🏻 Looks like a great place to be in the world. 😁👍🏻

Thanks Ryan!

Hey Duzer, thank you for the inspiring content. I do have one question though: How do you keep your ass from becoming hamburger while riding in wet shorts after your refreshing dips? Inquiring minds want to know. Big Thumbs Up!

These videos just put a smile on my face every time. Thank you for doing this.

As I'm watching, I was thinking......"Why are there not more trees???" Excellent video Ryan!! Yes, you're right; there are many stories to tell. DD

Ryan, as always your videography, storytelling, and adventure sharing is second to none! Keep up the great work you do, thank you!

Now THAT is a camping spot! Love your meeting with the guys. When I was finishing high school, I hiked the Appalachian Trail through Shenandoah National Park with a friend. It was my first big adventure, and more years ago than I would ever want to acknowledge. Seeing myself so many years ago in those guys with their excitement and sense of adventure was awesome and so nostalgic. I had many more adventures over the next decade or so after that, but life got in the way. I'm getting close to retirement now and trying to get back into those little adventures, albeit less challenging. I am not even close to being in the physical condition necessary to tackle anything quite so difficult as the Colorado Trail, as much as I wish I was. And perhaps at my age, I never will be again. But one doesn't need to have high elevation and massive vertical feet to have adventure. You've inspired me. So much so that, for the past few years, I have taken to riding my bike to commute to work. I'm at work now in fact... don't tell anyone! Rode 12 miles to get here. Even that little commute is a daily little adventure in itself. Rain, Sunshine, Wind, Cloudy Days, always different, and always relaxing. Moral of the story? Get out there. And it doesn't have to be the Colorado Trail or a cross country trip. It can even be a daily commute to work! Love your videos. Keep them coming!

Looks amazing dude. CO is so freaking cool.

Any bike rides I do that are over 50 miles, I reward myself with a mile swim and a 1/2 hour butt soaking in the jacuzzi. would like to post my rides on youtube but my gopro only lasts about 2 hours and the battery dies so I just take pics and post them on facebook. Love your videos of places that I won't be able to visit and makes me want to bike where I can so I do that. NO CRASHIES, NO WHAMMIES AND NO FLATTIES!!!

Buenos dias ahora buenas noches Ryan!! que onda!!! bonito lugar..

Another "Doozy of A Duzer"!!!!!!! My only Q is why is it called Lost Creek if you're bathing regularly in beautiful cool/cold creeks? :-) And, yes, even hardpack and/or paved roads in CO can be in beautiful vistas! Rubber side down ... no crashies, no flatties, no whammies .... Rule No1 is FUN!

Good show, very well done!

Fantastic mini movie you did here Ryan. Hope you share your CDT sufferfest with us, the Durango to NM, to Mexico part. Ride on...

I biked the CT last summer and it was a transformational experience! These shots are bringing back some great (and some tough) memories. Looking forward to seeing how your trip goes over the next few episodes!

A great video Ryan; beautiful country, a very nice way to spend my Monday morning. Great to see young people getting out there and enjoying life rather than couch surfing the TV (as I’m doing right now watching this). I always love your interactions along the trail as they bring a real world perspective to everyone’s motivational journey in life. Great to see you thinking about your Mum along the way 😊🚴‍♀️

So beautiful there. I must add this ride to my bucket list! Thanks Ryan!

I watch your videos every day even it is for 10 min...soon I will buy a bike and will do my own little adventures 🙂

They young guys are probably thinking "man, the old dude is weird."

The black fly on your arm made me think of the horse flies I've experienced at elevations in colorado. Those little suckers hurt! Some technical sections make it hard to swat at them. (They can draw blood😲) Did you experience them too? Very cool meeting those young men on a great adventure they will never forget.

Review: Water in stream cold and good. Guy floating in boxer briefs seems friendly.

Great video Ryan, I look forward to seeing the rest of the trip! Your videos give me so much inspiration to get out there! I'm making a comeback for multiple sclerosis I haven't done a bike trip in about nineteen years and I'm planning on riding the Pacific coast, Astoria or. To ventura ca. Next summer!! I believe being an avid cyclist my whole life has helped me or actually has been the key to beating MS!!! KEEP ON KEEPEN ON!!!!!

First of all, the Stage Stop! I owned property about 5 miles from there and lived in the area for 15 years. I could tell you stories about what all went on in that place, lol :) The Hayman fire; it was so tragic and it's a testament to how long it takes a forest to grow back. I drive down 67 fairly frequently to get in some hiking. My favorite state park so far is Mueller (haven't visited every state park yet but plan on it!). If you haven't biked or hiked there yet Ryan, I highly recommend it! Really enjoyed this episode as I'm familiar with the areas you biked thru and it brought back some good memories!

Amazing videos, really inspirational and great to see the real positive side of America, Ryan is a great ambassador for USA!

One of your best, stunning scenery, great music, stellar editing. You really conveyed a deep sense of being in solitude and in tune with yourself and your surroundings.

Damn! You keep impressing! Great editing! Great filming! Great storytelling! And a great adventure. You have such a gift.

The views in this episode were phenomenal 🤯 I need to go there!

Been watching your videos for some time now and they keep getting better with your drone footage, gravel tire sounds and great interviews with the characters on the trail. How do you find the time and resources to do all this editing in post? Great work. BTW - I rode the trail 2 years ago and I got a chuckle at 19:25 when you said you were going to ride 8,000 -10,000 feet of elevation a day and get used to it. Ha ha good luck.

So great to watch these installments, Ryan! I recognize all these landmarks, so cool! Unfortunately the stage stop was closed when I rode through about a month ago. Coulda used that pizza! I’m going to do the rest of the ride starting at section 6/Georgia pass this Friday the 13th! Hopefully the smoke isn’t getting too bad for you.

Be safe Ryan. You are mighty inspiring.

O yes ! You weren't kidding me that there was going to be some killer drone shots ! Outstanding !!!! John & Mira are missing out this one !

Really enjoyed this segment. The scenery the young men out and about, out of their zone. 👍 You know they will be back. To be a fly on that tent - listening to the chatter. 🙂

Awsome! Can't wait next episode 🤗

Thanks Ryan, another awesome video. Appreciate you keeping me sane during covid lockdown, can’t wait to get out there again.

I am from Brazil....I love yours videos. Here....I have problem with dogs......not bear....

Love your enthusiasm! Listen to your post a few times while I was hiking this morning. You were good company!

Great filming as always Ryan! OMG I would be so scared of those bears. I don’t think I would sleep at night. We don’t have them in England. I think your Mum was worried about you when you set off because of those bears in Colorado. At the end of your ride, please could you put a link to the device that you use to send a quick text to loved ones to let them know you are safe in remote areas where there is no signal/service. Also will be interested to hear how you got on with the backpack. Did it hurt your back after a while? What did it weigh? Look forward to the next episode.

Friggen EPIC! Always wanted to do the CO trail when I’m here, but I’m dead afraid of bears 🐻 lol

Thanks again för the inspiration. Next level video edits and great storytelling. Colorado looks beautiful.

I think the scenery is all the motivation you need for this ride, it is truly spectacular! Your drone shots are just mind blowing!

Yeah! Can’t wait to watch episode 2 👍💕

I hope to be to this level someday soon (next few years). Only a few months into mountain biking right now.

Good stuff. Feel good.

Heck yeah Stan is interesting! I wish he had a channel. Colorado Trail five times? I'm still hoping to do it once, either on-foot, on-bike, or a combo. I want to hear more from Stan!

Great vid Ryan I love how you involve everyone in on the adventure as you meet them. I do this here in Oz and my kids laugh at me, I don't mind I love the chats I have however short they are. Keep up the good work. Thank you

Ryan, I have a question/suggestion. Do you ever use the drone as a tripod for ride byes? Seems like you could fly the drone ahead, have it hover and track you as you pass then have it return, saving the whole running back for the tripod thing. I've watched a lot of cycling videos and haven't seen it done, and I can't imagine why the manufactures don't have a mode for this. Thanks

Your howls are legendary! :)

Espero entiendas mi español, increíbles tus videos, la mejor página que descubrí este 2021 Saludos desde Coyhaique Patagonia Chile

Ryan, you are a true inspiration. I just love your channel, and it ALWAYS inspires me to get out and ride my bike!

This is how life should be lived!

Another brilliant video Ryan - just watching you while in the bath, relaxing my aching muscles after cycling 75 miles going back and forth over the Pennines (in the uk) on the trans m-Pennine Trail. Loving the great hot and dry weather you are cycling in - especially after my cycling today going through heavy rain after heavy rain argh. I had a brilliant time and I wouldn’t have missed the challenge for a little rain 🤣 Only downside is getting wet sand/loam in the chain on my Koga Bike with Rohloff. Do you have that problem with the Gates belt?

Hey Ryan, really enjoying your Colorado Trail videos, they are awesome as expected coming from you!! I have a question on the Hydration Pack you are using. What is your opinion on it as I was thinking of using this method to replace my water bottle all be it on short distances not more than 50KM. Does the water get hot in the warm weather and is it uncomfortable to wear? Maybe you can make a blog on this subject?

It’s feels nice watching you doing this . Cheers

What a vlog Ryan. Full of joy and smiles. Nothing more blessing than After long hard day to watch this it is so relaxing. Please what is the name of the song @13:00. Full support 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I have to say it's so great to see younger people actually pick up the joy of being active. Personally I've always been active, but I'm almost more active now being 40 years old, and to me it's just something I would never change for anything. Right now my bike is just dead weight because my brakes are shot, so have to wait for some new one's and so on, but I still got my legs and some shoes.

Where'd you get the data file for your Wahoo? Wife and I were thinking of doing this route next year, this video sealed the deal, Thanks!

Fantastic footage as per. Thanks Ryan ❤

wasn't the dog named Henry also there seems to be a pattern emerging

Really enjoying this outing , and excellent footage which sadly brought home the aftermath of a massive wildfire way back in 2002 which burned an area encompassed by more than 138,000 acres. In total, 600 structures were lost (133 residences, one commercial building, and 466 outbuildings), causing more than $42 million in housing losses. A total of 5,340 people were forced to evacuate; at one time, 14,000 were told to stand by for evacuation.

Absolutely stunning video shots! I'm hoping/planning to run segments 1-3 (41ish miles) as a final end of summer/pre-winter season trail run. What I didn't realize until I watched your video was how close Wellington Lake is to the end of Segment 3. Anyways, great video! Can't wait to watch Episode 3.

I liked this video at 1:13 when you said "we are in their territory" about bears. Thank you for your fun, inspiring, thoughtful, enlightened and pro-environment videos, Ryan. You are a joy to watch.

Inspirational, thank you Ryan!

Stan from Iowa! Woohoo, another fellow Iowan. I'm an older (57) bike tourer, hiker in Glenwood. Peace to you Ryan and Stan.

Ryan, love this segment and enjoyed seeing you with the young guys from NY. Take care on your voyage.

Idol Ryan give me BIKE

Great background musics man! 👍👍😁

Loved it all! The music was especially nice. 🏜️☀️🌵❤️

I think Henry might be a Duzer. If it turns out he's adopted or something you should maybe retrace your steps from 18 years ago, Ryan.

Hi Ryan! When you go all into Goose Creek or any water do you change into dry cycling pants or do they just dry as you continue biking along?

I'm from Iowa (as Stan is) and would LOVE to bike-pack the CT. But, i dont know anyone who would do it with me and afraid i'd feel too alone. Duzer, do you want to do the trail with me? I'll donate money to your favorite cause :) I'm 44 years old and would love the challenge. I keep coming back to watch your CT videos to live vicariously thru you're AMAZING adventure....

I use slipknot on my Bluetooth speaker to keep bears away. I own a gun but I never take it on tour.

My fear of coming to ride in USA...bears... We don't have bears in South Africa 🇿🇦 😂 what does that spray do? Is it like pepper spray or what?

How are you liking those Goodyear tires?

Another great episode. I think I love your state too. The columbine is beautiful, and Isabella nailed it. " Its very fair to look upon. Thanks Ryan.

Amazing video, when you meet people have you ever thought of reviewing their rig? Those guys seemed really well kitted out.

Just remembered old Soviet children song: I don't care about the snow, I don't care about the heat, With my friends around me, If I'm cycling with a friend, if I'm hiking with a friend, and the bear without one...

Well done Ryan, Stan the man truck driver was actually an interesting guy and the congrats to those young kids for having the adventurous spirit, best wishes to them, keep these interesting videos coming 👌👍

how do how you not die of shock, falling into COLD water like you do???? Your videos are just awesome, wish I had more into to support you some, have too much FUN!! :)