4th of July in Victor, Idaho-Ryan and Ali Bike Across America-Ep 11

4th of July in small town America is the best, and Victor, Idaho didn't disappoint.
I'm excited to announce that Ali and I are riding across the USA! We're riding Trek's new gravel bikes, the Checkpoint, and the goal is to take the road less traveled in search of great people and inspiring stories. Besides profiling the wonderful people along the way, we'll be asking everyone for LOVE advice. Our route will take us from Oregon to New York and WE WANT YOU to help out. If you have any ideas of places to visit, friends to meet, or burritos to eat, find us on social media and point us in the right direction.
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[@gt-tv3gb]

Love what you do and what you got to say. Loving your pride in humanity and good ol USA!

[@duzer]

Thanks! I appreciate that

[@bomphrat]

Way to be a proud American citizen. We need more of us.

[@gary62or45]

Love you sharing small town america. YES! You are an ambassador of brotherhood and goodwill, thank you Ryan

[@sjs1965442]

Please give Ali a hug. What a trooper. Would love to hear more of her impressions of the trip and traveling with Ryan. Ryan - give her a hug everyday!

[@jazztime4847]

You can never lose your spirit Ryan because it's red, white and blue through and through. Great editing.

[@bulldozer7656]

We need to get to know Ali better... Can she narrate a video, and tell all of us about herself?? Thanks for a great trip.

[@luitgi]

That’s a great idea actually

[@duzer]

Bull Dozer in the very first video she talks a bit about her history, but good idea!

[@niner8tangojuliet149]

“ALI. BOOM BY YAY!. ALI BOOM BY YAY.” Yeah. That’s right. The use of all caps implies that I yelled it with enthusiastic support of the idea. What.;)

[@drewlucero3916]

Another Masterpiece from the BEST cycling couple 👫 on KZbin. Thanks for sharing your adventure 📸 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻 📸

[@grinchlette]

Great video!! Loving your pride of the USA and the world, too. Just an idea: maybe show a close-up of your paper map at the beginning, with a line showing us your start, and then the distance you covered in this vid. ✨🤗✨. Also, missing your interviews on love advice!!! Stay safe and soak it all in !!!!

[@JohnnyJolt]

Good on you Ryan! People used to reach out a hand to help, no mater what. Today it seems like they have a club in that hand because of unjust fears. Everyone wants the same things, they just can’t get it in the same ways. These videos are really focusing on the goodness in people. Thank you for doing them.

[@duzer]

Thank you for your kind words...I'm just trying to show that most of the world is good :)

[@markchatham7689]

This episode blew me away (pun intended). Real reality!

[@duzer]

Haha!! Good to hear

[@RRP3168]

You guys are great people! Thanks for shing this great journey of yours!

[@themindunset]

Love Driggs! Great stuff again. Be the face that you want people to see. Affect the world immediately around you. Living outside the country as you have, changes your perspective. You don't need to defend the fact that you are an accepting person willing to love those around you, whomever they may be. That's what America was founded on. Rock on you two. Positive perspectives are needed right now! Ride safe

[@westonspiering1453]

This series like a cool glass of lemonade. Refreshing!

[@alexharris5985]

🇺🇸 Ryan Van Duzer For President, sincerely AH👍

[@emckain]

I am enjoying watching your tour across the country. The Victor 4th of July and the Motorcycle Rodeo are 2 favorites - most people will never experience anything like either of these events. I have done multiple day self-supported trips and there were days when the tears just wouldn't stay inside - so proud of Ali and staying upbeat on those tough days. Stay safe and keep posting these incredible videos. Congrats on finding love to both of you!!!!

[@kevinlooney8200]

Great video. I always remember what I learned in the Boy Scouts, citizenship in the community, citizenship in the country and citizenship in the world. I try to practice all of these. Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸

[@jugoolick2006]

No place is perfect. And no place is better than America.

[@mswarrior932]

We're proud American hippies on bikes!!🤣 or at least i am!! Never thought of it quite like that before!!🤣🤣 Thanks Ryan!!!

[@duzer]

Hippies on bikes are the best :)

[@tylerc8273]

Just watched episode 1-11 in one sitting. I’ll be back tomorrow for the rest. Great content guys!!!!

[@duzer]

Thanks tyler!!! Appreciate it my man!! Hope you enjoy the rest

[@jimsabol3774]

I've been following for a while but now officially joining this caravan of love. How can anyone not? Thank you both for the time, effort and sacrifice you put into these videos.

[@74winefred]

All this cycling makes me wanna get on my bike and go for a ride. But its midnight here in Melbourne Australia. Thanks for another great video. Now time for my beauty sleep......zzzzzzz

[@mark-1234]

Great content, great editing, fantastic photography. One of the better cycling trip videos I've seen.

[@gbahde]

I am thoroughly enjoying this series. I have to say when I first saw some of your old videos Ryan I was like who is this Dude and why is he unattended lol. But now getting to see your heart, your depth and warmth consistently you are awesome. I am going back now enjoying all of your videos. Thank you so much for living your life like you do.

[@gingerpinoadventures]

Yay for ice cream!

[@moosefactory133]

Back on the night of July 14 into the morning of July 15, 2018 I camped in a little roadside campground near Ashton Idaho and did some bike riding myself. I did not ride my bike to Idaho but drove my van there with my bike in it. I had the same experience about seeing the Grand Tetons off in the distance. The flat farmland grid roads were great for bicycle riding.

[@duzer]

moosefactory133 Idaho is stunning!

[@dhblan8591]

Those rumble strips must be a pain in the butt! Thanks for another great video.

[@josieballer5131]

Nice speech at the end of the video! I stumbled upon your channel through the cycling europe podcast and I am kind of binge watching your videos since then. As a european, I think you are absolutly right on your role as some sort of ambassador of the united states and I must say that you really changed and are still changing my view on the people of the United States. As you said, it's completely different than the polarizing stuff being shown in the news.

[@duzer]

Thanks Jo! I appreciate that. There’s a lot of good people here, and in the world. The ugly stuff just gets the air time.

[@OGMrShogan]

Favorite show right now guys! Keep your content coming Ryan, its BEAUTIFUL!!

[@gravelsasquatch6430]

There's a lil hippie in all of us.. I hope your connection with each other is becoming stronger each and everyday! Hugs Hi5s and positive vibes to you both..

[@danieleckelbarger269]

So thankful for you guys Sharing your journey with us. Keep it up!! Doing great!!!!

[@ifletty]

Driggs and Victor are my parent's hometowns. Love seeing the Tetons from the Idaho side.

[@duzer]

Such a beautiful area

[@fiets901]

It just gets better and better! Thanks!

[@brianward7724]

Another great video, Ryan and Ali! Love your enthusiasm for your Uncle Sam Day! Also love the great work with the 'waving grain'!

[@duzer]

Thanks Charlie! So glad we got to experience the 4th in Idaho

[@Tom-ol9em]

Pro tip - actually got this tip from you I just added something.. Been on a burrito kick for a year since I saw your first video. But I needed substance. So I simply cook wild rice takes a half hour but insane how much just rice & beans makes a difference.. And cheese of course.. Num num num.. I look at your cold bean slop sometimes and I want to slap that burrito right out your hand Ryan.. Lol but great video as always 👍👌👍😀

[@pedalingpete626]

Excellent adventure. A nice left side view mirror will do a lot to alleviate that road/traffic anxiety.

[@Brazucaroyal]

Ryan, my brother! Your videos motivate me, at times they give me tears. They make me think of the time I spent in colorado. I had issues that with an Ex Girl, and after the fact, I rode my bike everyday almost, alone usually... it was an experience. It changed me forever

[@duzer]

Riding bikes has helped me through many a hard time, and broken hearts. Cheers my man!

[@adrianc1577]

Wow awesome ride Ryan since you like to travel am inviting you and your wife to come to Belize C.A so we can go riding i was born with-out legs .but i do have a hand bike. And i love to ride so you are welcome any time. I enjoyed your video thanks for sharing .

[@robertbotta6536]

Oh I didn’t realize. I am on episode 11 only. Cheers and congratulations.

[@linds8877]

watching this video on July 4th 2020 is...quite the experience

[@duzer]

It was a great place to celebrate, idaho is so cool

[@gravelewok8284]

Great video. Ryan, run for Senate or President.. I’d vote for you..#DUZER2020... let’s get this trending....

[@jugoolick2006]

MAGA

[@MikeLyncheski]

Ryan and Ali: Thank you for sharing suck beautiful, unfiltered views of our country! I savor these videos like eating a fine chocolate bar. :)

[@tonycastro6805]

Ryan & Ali

[@tkbuz]

Fantastic! Best episode yet. You are very inspiring.

[@landslave8367]

7:52 to 8:20 is some amazing footage! Those clouds and the Tetons are surreal.

[@HennieJHC]

wow, you guys are so lucky to do that bike trip.

[@keithforbes3406]

Sorry to say but watching these videos is quite emotional for me I watch them end to end and you’re Spirit of you two is fantastic ho by I am not an American but I feel you thanks so so much

[@duzer]

Thanks Keith, we're glad that these stories are touching you, and others...it's been a pleasure to share with the world.

[@tabottietjen3186]

Your eyes are glowing! What a beautiful time for you 2

[@fixitup76]

You guys are an inspiration!!

[@VivKittie32]

Yay! Love that y’all rode through Mackay! Cool town. I was there for the eclipse last year.

[@winniontour6859]

Dear Ali&Rian. It was so nice to follow you on your wonderfull bike trip through your wonderfull country. I made the same experience with the people on my biketoure in 2015 on US66 from Chicago to Los Angeles. All the hospiality and help I became from the people I met was so incredible! I hope we meet us sometime,somewhere on a bikelane on our wonderfull planet. Winni

[@tonycastro6805]

Bless

[@sapinva]

Great video, and monologue.

[@tarawalker7259]

YOU guys are awesome,this is beautiful video,lv t

[@tonycastro6805]

Great

[@tonycastro6805]

Thank you

[@thomasdaniel5308]

So nice! Keep going and stay safe!!!

[@brainclerk4431]

" I am a global citizen " that is exactly what we all are , there is no division , no race , no colour prejudice and definitely no difference between any of us . the government tries to make us think we have all these and deliberately tried to turn colour , creed and wealth into a division tool , rich /poor , black / white , northern / southern , eastern / western its all nonsense . we are one being and one with nature thats it. we dont naturally hate that takes huge amounts of negative energy that will cause dis- ease . we live we love we nurture and then we flourish and bloom . PEACE TO ALL AS ONE ! happy peddling and see the world as it outta be .

[@duzer]

Brian Clarke well said!!

[@dealswithdragons]

New episode hype!

[@sparkmadd_IZM]

hopefully at the end of July you'll be on RAGBRAI in Iowa!

[@jaydavee]

When riding in front, all the way down in the drops near the bar ends is good for riding in wind. You can have relaxed fingers down there. It's more stable and aero than the hoods. The fingers aren't on the brake levers down there, so the ones drafting can't use that position.

[@KFBOSTONFAN]

Great video Ryan & Ali.. I love the 4th so much.. I got married on the 4th.. July 4 2016... not only that my wife & I got tattoos with the date in roman numerals.. mine on my left forearm.. hers on her right.. so when we hold hands.. they're touching...what a great way to celebrate... always got the day off.. with some one I love... love the adventure...

[@jimblake6826]

I see the HoneyBee is still ridin with Ali.

[@duzer]

JIM BLAKE you know it!

[@Arman2Dito]

Happy 4th of July!

[@bertiewooster9222]

When you get to the 'promised land' will they have beans?

[@douglasherr4645]

You two sure know how to eat. Hahaha

[@bryanmares2102]

Another incredible video. Thank you for continuing to share this journey with us. I believe in yall! Keep it up! PS come to texas!

[@chrisb508]

Great video. I love how context can add so much to your understanding of how awesome America is. I didn't realize how much I love America until I lived in Germany. Also, I think every American should do some sort of public service. So often you hear about the so called "ugly American". We should all try harder to represent America in a more positive light.

[@tumbleweedking5668]

Everyone with a job paying taxes is doing public service, Best I can tell the Govt has wasted every dime I've contributed!

[@MilesCobbett]

When I rode out of Jackson Hole a local told me the Tetons are French for "Tight Sweater Mountains."

[@tonycastro6805]

USA

[@MrBikerSP]

Saw you guys out on RAGBRAI last week. Didn't get a chance to say hi. Trust you enjoyed the great hospitality of Iowa!

[@melissadidericksen3024]

not all places are a huge variety. many small towns are all or mostly white. I am from one myself. It is just how it is like when you go into the south there is a huge mixture.

[@tshulthrimwangdi4540]

I thought Anthony bourdie was alive again at the end

[@robertbotta6536]

You guys are awesome. Both of you. Together and individually. Hey I have a ski home in southern VT which you are welcome to use if you are going that way. Jamaica VT. Maybe 150 mile from New Paltz.. LMK

[@duzer]

Robert Botta aww bummer, we’re on a plane home right now. Finished up in nyc a few days ago. Thanks for the offer. Cheers!!

[@qqqqttttqqqqq]

what planet is this... it's awesome

[@Matthew-ql1xl]

Amazing series, didn't realize how much I'd like it. Does anyone what the background music is?

[@duzer]

Thanks Matt!! We loved sharing it with the world. I got all the music from a site called Epidemic Sounds

[@itsallspent]

I camped, with my son, under the wing of a Citabria at Driggs Airport after he ask me if I wanted to fly with him. Three days of flying. This is before improvements to the airport Looking at Google Earth it is all new.

[@randysmith6493]

👍🏼👍🏼Peace Corps👍🏼,

[@cujomtb250]

Great video! 4 thumbs down??

[@davidcamp9119]

You gonna camp out with the grizzlies in Wyoming? So far beautiful scenery. Be safe

[@epicnature3658]

What do you guys do for a living? I want to take that much time off to experience those adventures 😀

[@duzer]

We are freelance filmmakers

[@ar43r]

What do you both do for living? After the 12th episode of your journey I bought a touring bike for myself planing to ride a 300 km in spring. My wife thinks I’m nuts.

[@duzer]

Nice! New bike day is the best!! Wives and moms always think we're nuts :) PS-I work as a videographer

[@ar43r]

Ryan Van Duzer ok, it shows. The visual component as well as narrative is rich and pleasant to watch. Well done sir!

[@scottbauman]

"Amber waves of grain"

[@tonycastro6805]

God

[@LindyLooo99]

Those were Mule Deer

[@ECsponger2]

8:27 that got sketchy real quick

[@yukiinu5534]

Have you guys given names to your bikes? My bike's name is Yukiinu the 5th. In Japanese it means "snowdog". I am not Asian, but I enjoy everything about Japan, and I love dogs. I consider my bike to be a friend (yukiinu and I help each other to get over mountains and fight headwinds) so there is no better name than yukiinu. The 5th because ever since the first yukiinu bike, I have transferred a simple plastic ring, that I like to think contains yukiinus spirit, from bike to bike. People name boats and planes, so why not bikes. And that is also why I use yukiinu as a user name.

[@ittringe6077]

I live in idaho

[@duzer]

Idaho is awesome

[@ittringe6077]

Have you went to Driggs or boise

[@tonycastro6805]

Video

[@chrislang8553]

What has been your average speed ?

[@stephenwhite546]

Are you guys gonna be in Iowa in time for ragbri

[@profesam8457]

@5:00 Ryan, you commented on the “grass.” Isn’t it wheat (which is scientifically classified as a type of “grass”).

[@tumbleweedking5668]

Ali's seat height could be a little high, might be contributing to her pointed toe down pedaling style? Nothing like traveling thru small town America in red states to restore your faith in Humanity! Nice to see a parade without protesters! Thank You!!

[@charlesfulks2982]

6:17

[@poe5418]

Americans go overboard don't they? Well they seem to. I guess other countries do as well. We just don't hear as much about them.

[@tonycastro6805]

The

[@BairHandSolo]

why i don’t see black people celebrating 4th of July? or maybe theres a little population of black Americans on this place

[@duzer]

This was a very white town

[@ecnivlived]

bring a camp stove and cook for your woman and eat some real food

[@douglasherr4645]

Sadly we don't have any freedoms left.

[@SuperDuppydoo]

Go relearn some history...

[@duzer]

We did

[@ClockCutter]

Respect for Alie. How you can participate in celebrating Land Theft & Genocide Day in Teton County., Idaho, which voted 59.2% for Drumpf, and an astonishingly low 27.6% for Hillary, without grabbing a mic and telling them how they're now responsible for destroying American democracy and destroying the planet, is beyond me. It must have been very frustrating.

[@scottb7835]

Take this political crap elsewhere.

[@luitgi]

I respect your views...but I don’t think this is the time and place to talk about politics

[@luitgi]

Scottish B Totally agree