A Magical Sunrise-The Great Divide Mountain Bike Adventure-Part 12

[@duzer]

Wasn’t that morning mist on the lake incredible? And the sounds of the birds echoing? I’ll never forget that...definitely one of my favorite camp experiences.

[@melissaaamodt]

You’re right...nature is always putting on a show. 😊 Another beautiful day.

[@Spinknitty]

Beautiful! And I believe the bird sound you mentioned was coming from a sandhill crane. Thanks for the vicarious adventure.

[@eddog6666]

There is an insane milkshake place in Alpine Wyoming. It’s either Yakkies cafe or Elk cafe. Don’t remember which one. But if you are coming from Idaho Falls, Idaho take USA HIGHWAY 26 across the border into Wyoming. There will be a stoplight junction going straight will take you to Jackson and Jackson Hole, Wyoming and the Grand Teton National park. Make sure you turn. You will cross a bridge and it’s nearby. The milkshake are so thick that they won’t fall out if they are turned upside down. The food is okay but the shine is the milkshake

[@jamesfillion4912]

Ryan Van Duzer Sandhill cranes they summer in yard in Alaska.

[@hemaccabe4292]

Kevin should visit you in Boulder and stay for a bit training to acclimatize himself to altitude.

[@joanneleyva4942]

I love, love, love Mira!!! When you asked Kevin why he came along and he initially said "Mira" I said "Yes, of course". She is the best!!

[@duzer]

Yep! She’s the best

[@KevDoes]

Great dog!

[@lukespack]

Nice to have Kevin join the little group. Being from Minneapolis he is probably glad to getaway from all the stress for a while. I'm like him in not liking backpacking very much. I also remember my first days working on the Colorado Trail and the feeling in my chest when returning to camp. You get that feeling in your chest and after a few days it goes away. That bath water is cold! Hi to John and Mira too. Ryan, thank you for the video.

[@duzer]

Yeah, you'll see a lot more of Kevin in the upcoming videos!

[@KevDoes]

Great group I get to be a part of!

[@NicolaConneely]

This is the only channel I put notifications on. STOP EVERYTHING! We gotta watch Duzer.

[@duzer]

Awww, I really appreciate that! Thank you

[@av1atrx]

Haha, same!

[@testadura]

shout out to fellow Minneapolitano Kevin. Climbed signal mountain road on a rented bike just to get a taste of the challenges in this park. Amazing place. Loved the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve and Moose Wilson Rd; named aptly

[@duzer]

Minneapolitano!! I like that. Happy trails Paul

[@MrPillchard]

Being an Australian, I really appreciate the Fahrenheit to Celsius conversations. Thanks Ryan!

[@duzer]

You got it!

[@MotörheadMickey]

Obvs. Nobody but yanks uses Fahrenheits. What do you expect though, fuckers can't even pronounce aluminium or Hyundai 😁

[@Wavehead1773]

@@MotörheadMickey they invented 'aloominoom' so they can pronounce how the hell they want 😁

[@roastawk]

I wait for the next episode of this series every week, and they are always worth the wait. This trip definitely goes on my bucket list.

[@duzer]

I hope that you get to do it someday!

[@zekemead]

Thanks for introducing us to Kevin, like his vibe! Look forward to learning more from his perspective.

[@duzer]

Lots more to come!

[@KevDoes]

I’m honored Zeke thank you!

[@gary62or45]

Ryan John and Mira, excellent video footage, so clear and colorful. Beautiful territory. Love the music with the video’s, excellent choices. And the drone footage is better than ever. Car traffic sucks, but you caught the beauty of the lake and flowers. Love Kevin’s joining up. Loved the discussion along the creek, with Mira making noise, so real! Feeling like I’m right there with you guys. Wish I was.

[@duzer]

Thanks my friend, it was a great day in the Tetons!

[@KevDoes]

I’m so glad I joined as well!

[@lipsterman1]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that says "Go Away Cars!" when on a road with lots of cars.

[@LVang152]

I don't like hiking. But biking is what I like to do as a kid.

[@haroldmcleod]

The bird you heard is a sandhill crane.

[@99theohiostate]

Yes.

[@gabrijelos]

This video has added value, It’s interesting to go to Kevin’s youtube and see Ryan from other shooting angles...

[@KevDoes]

Imagine seeing yourself from other shooting angles lol

[@roastawk]

Checked out Kevin's channel. He's got a new subscriber in me. So cool to see the same trip from a different perspective.

[@duzer]

Awesome! He makes great content

[@KevDoes]

Thank you so much! I’m honored to receive such great compliments!

[@Blueyes3131]

You can do it Kevin I have faith in you one step at a time 1 pebble At a time

[@KevDoes]

Yes I can! Thanks Eric!

[@jannoabz]

Great to see Kevin's version of this adventure on his channel. It was interesting to see you, John and Mira on Kevin's point of view. Hoping his channel will grow.

[@duzer]

Yeah, now you get to watch TWO series ;)

[@KevDoes]

Double trouble! Thanks for the well wishes!

[@gaypreator8547]

Best part of waking up - the quiet.

[@sylviahouder6665]

Nice for Kevin to get away from Minneapolis for a while.

[@KevDoes]

It definitely was!

[@theadventurousgeezer]

That bird call almost sounds like a cross between a loon and a sandhill crane. Either way, the opening scenes made me think I could be on a lake in northern Wisconsin. I am loving your videos, Ryan. But shouldn't these be renamed, "The Adventures of Mira the Dog"? Anyway, the GDMBR is definitely now on my bucket list!

[@sylviahouder6665]

I think like you in that I hear either a loon or a sandhill crane.

[@Agr414]

Definitely reminds me of Northern Wisconsin

[@lanyouree8532]

You guys make me smile! Good to see Kevin.

[@KevDoes]

Honored to be here!

[@richardp6461]

Ryan, loved it. Super inspiring great to see Kevin again, and thought what he said about finding new places in your mind was awesome. Of course John is always cool. When Mira left the lake that morning packing her stick I had to laugh. Yes, definitely watch out for those cars. I got hit in a cross walk in Montana broke my tib/fib and my knee still hurts. I don't let it stop me though. I still ride, it's good medicine. thanks!

[@flappo121]

I was eating breakfast sitting on the couch this morning and trying to convince myself 45 degrees F was too cold to go out on the bike but after watching part 11 while eating, you motivated me to go out and 30 miles and 2000 feet vertical later I was home and thankful that you motivated me. ✌🏻👍 Also is the Smith helmet you wear at the top of their pecking order? Thanks

[@duzer]

Right on, glad to hear that you got out! My Smith is the Forefront 2

[@takearidewithme5821]

DUDE! That shot at the 2 min mark with the sunrise over Johns shoulder...did you plan that ? Haha...great shot...lighting and vibe

[@duzer]

I loved that moment too, so beautiful!

[@mathewadams2929]

No relationship Wammies!

[@duzer]

haha, those are the worst kinds of whammies ;)

[@bobbyv384]

Kevin!!!! He's such a nice guy that has been influenced by Ryan's activities. Kevin is a result of you passing it on Ryan. : )

[@sagehiker]

John is the international style traveler with stove that will run on tractor fuel if necessary. Same here on packing stove. The mists on the lake with Sandhill Cranes calling was beautiful. You captured it well even with a John’s shadowed out face. That is morning on the Rockies west.

[@danabraun5745]

Finally some Kevin! Been waiting for this!

[@duzer]

You’ll see a lot more of him! He’s awesome

[@KevDoes]

Now all we need is more cowbell...

[@standardannonymousguy]

I am always excited when I see one of your videos Ryan. Thank you for doing what it is that you do. To me, you are like the Bob Ross of youtube videos: fast paced, beautiful scenery, and lots of natural landscapes.

[@duzer]

Best compliment ever!!!! Love Bob Ross

[@zootopia8586]

After biking, walking is detestable. Yet I used to walk and run quite a bit. But biking is the cake so to speak.

[@garyives1218]

Welcome to mountains and elevation Kevin. I remember my beautiful MN "mountain" in Winona where I went to college. The bluff of Garvin Heights is a mountain when you do it's 500ft 10 times :)

[@KevDoes]

It was a rude awakening haha

[@keneppink7272]

Love the views of the Tetons. I feel Kevin’s pain on not being able to breathe. Flat lander life. Another great video buddy!

[@duzer]

Yeah man, altitude is no joke

[@charlesmcbride2574]

The bird sounds at the beginning of the video are Sandhill Cranes. It is amazing of far they can project there calls ... and the echos, just amazing!

[@duzer]

The echo was beautiful

[@mooreoutdoor9841]

I recently found out about the Great American Rail Trail that is being built across the country. I would love to ride across the country but I think Riding on a shoulder would be stressful. To have that separation would be Sooo nice! Have you heard of the Great American Rail Trail?

[@jimmccorison]

Check out www.railstotrails.org/. There is good coverage of the Great American Rail Trail. But, it will be a long time before you can ride it all te way across the country. At this point, it's only 52% complete. Estimates I've read indicate 2035 is when it is expected to be complete.

[@mooreoutdoor9841]

@@jimmccorison Yeah, I noticed it on Trail Link and then went to that site. I'm 55 now. I hope they can finish it before I'm too old to do a ride like that.

[@loganmumma3337]

@@mooreoutdoor9841 If you are interested in something similar (once the pandemic is over), Canada has a Great Canadian Trail that is actually mostly trail although there are paved bits too but much more complete than its American counterpart. thegreattrail.ca/

[@jimmccorison]

@@mooreoutdoor9841 I hear ya. I'm 63. Right knee and hip. L4-L5 disc. Time will tell. But I'll keep doing it as long as I can.

[@oregoniangal]

Saturday morning cartoon watching here over breakfast dishes…so many thoughts on this great episode! First off, as an expert birder I can tell you the mysterious bird you heard in the morning at the lake was 1000% Kevin. No, not your friend Kevin you mention later in this video ironically, which made me smile even more, but Kevin the magical bird from the movie Up. 😊 So jealous you got to hear him in person! Maybe I will hear him when I’m out there 🤞 Secondly, thank you for sharing your reflections on past memories and relationships and showing how it’s done. My tagline motto I’ve been saying for years, “Life’s a Journey, so Ride On” I don’t think anyone really knows, but that line I came up with to help me move forward from past relationships. ❤ Gotta move forward. It became my signature line in emails, something id often say when life required it, and now is my tagline in videos and approach to life and adventures on and off trail. Ride on Ryan, ride on.

[@scottcottontx]

This may help with future adventures with Mira. There's a trick to getting a dog to release a stick or ball (or bird). You reach down and (lightly) grab them at the flap of skin that connects their belly to the front of their rear leg. If the dog was wearing pants, it would be around their front pocket, a little towards the zipper. Just a little tug, and they will let go of what ever is in their mouth to investigate what you are doing down there. This has worked with every retriever I have had. I assume it will work with non-retrievers as well. This is a trick for play time, not for a dog that is being aggressive or defensive.

[@jackfarris7056]

If anyone grabbed me by the zipper I'd drop a stick too :)

[@lukespack]

Mira is perfect. This is part of her character.

[@sassen30]

Big shout to Ryan John Mira and guest cyclists! Love your channel

[@mojosdad68]

Another great episode, thank you. I feel for Kevin with the elevation change - been there, it’s difficult.

[@KevDoes]

Difficult but we gotta overcome!

[@richardvaughn168]

Does Mira get bored back at home? It's hard to imagine her just laying around the house. I guess that holds true for John as well!

[@hemaccabe4292]

Keep being awesome!

[@RiverCat999]

Not really sure, but.... those birds sound a lot like Sandhill Cranes. They just started migrating back here on the west coast within the last week or so. You can definitely hear them flying overhead.

[@imgautamdey]

You became an inspiration brother. I love all your episodes of the GDMBR. It will definitely help me in my upcoming rides like this and I will surely keep GDMBR in my list. It's a big dream for the Indian cyclists to ride on the route like this. Love from India. God bless you.

[@duzer]

I really hope that you can make it happen someday!

[@imgautamdey]

Thank you brother.

[@imgautamdey]

Visit North East India.

[@DeniseLookingOut]

Man, you made my Sunday morning. That lake campsite!!! Life is good! Divide will be mine in 2023.

[@duzer]

you're gonna LOVE it!

[@fehrcarlo2381]

You guys are having so much fun! Next throw an invite this way... LOL

[@TheTrakker]

Man! This is such an awesome series! There are times during some of your videos when I feel the wind on my face, and even feel the crunch of the gravel under the tires sometimes. In my mind, that means that you've really hit the nerve. Great stuff man! Great stuff!!!

[@duzer]

I’m glad that you’re feeling the vibes of the divide! Thanks for watching

[@PursuingMountains]

What amazing morning shots! Also, that comment about the washboard roads killing the butt is so true! We always tried to veer on the side of the roads to avoid. Also, it is so funny that our timing is similar with posting. Loved the Tetons!

[@duzer]

I hope your butts are recovered ;)

[@PursuingMountains]

Ryan Van Duzer haha yep they are doing better :)

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Happy Sunday Ryan, great way to start any Sunday, a Ryan travel video, no matter where you go, you make it fun to watch.

[@duzer]

You're the best!

[@MaShcode]

The first time I heard Loons at sunrise camping on a lake in the Adirondacks was unforgettable. Those birds man. They talk to us on a level that pierces the soul. And what about Kevin! Great stories. Wish everyone well. Hope Mira got a little cinnamon bun.

[@thomashughes_teh]

The Sandhill Cranes should be over my home any day now. They sound a lot like that vibrato only more of them and a few thousand feet above me catching a morning thermal for the day's migration segment.

[@MaShcode]

Thomas Hughes The Sandhill Crane is THE blueprint for federal protection of migratory species. Nearly driven into extinction a hundred years ago their numbers have rebounded significantly. A big part of it is protecting habitat. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience this yearly fall crane migration. This bike packing vlog courses through mostly federally protected and managed wilderness. It’s still open because people long before us had the foresight and political vision to protect it. Always grateful for that effort whenever I head into conservation areas.

[@wseejattan]

Like the way you share personal aspects of your life. Allows people really identify with what your saying and knowing that “ this too will pass”.

[@duzer]

Thanks, time heals everything!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

BREATHTAKING VIEWS COLORS BEAUTY SCENERY ✨ & WEATHER ! AWESOME MOUNTAINS & GORGEOUS BLUE SKIES 💙 & CLER BLUE LAKES ! IT'S COOL THAT YOU'RE FRIEND WANTED TO RIDE WITH YOU & JOHN FOR HIS VACATION TO DO ONE OF HIS BUCKET LISTS . BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT REST OF THE YEAR ! GODS PAINT BRUSH STROKES ARE AMAZING 👏 ✨ 🙌 ! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! GREAT VIDEO FOOTAGE WIRH THE DRONE FOOTAGE TOO ! I BET THAT STREAM WAS SOOOOOOOO COLD . THANK YOU !ENJOYED !

[@LarryMarsh]

That call was definitely a Sandhill Crane

[@VelespitliSeyyah]

Thank You Ryan 👏🏻

[@briannicholson2644]

Woo Hoo!!! Ryan's Sunday Special Bike touring Show Yeeessss!! Happy Days 😊 Many Thanks Ryan for sharing your journey with all of us. Your Scottish friend Brian 🇺🇲🙏❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@duzer]

Hope you're doing well my man!

[@briannicholson2644]

@@duzer ❤🤩

[@StreetRats419]

what's up brother this series might be my new favorite. the views incredible and of course Mira just adds bonus material. for real though I believe there is one piece of equipment you do not have for all the terrain your encountering and that is a collapsable fishing pole for all those bad ass lakes you sleep by. yo glad to see Kevin still rolling but I'm asking is he ever going to gear up he's as bad as me riding in flip flops lol bro that stream looked clearer then my faucet water lmao wow lol 100 Kev you always unlock inner strength through physical struggles. found kevs channel im a new sub I picked up a few new think the give away is helping as always bike life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@duzer]

Yeah man, the streams and lakes out here would be perfect for fishing! I love your comments my man, they always put a smile on my face

[@KevDoes]

Gotta rock the flip flops my man!!!

[@StreetRats419]

KevDoes I do everyone gives me crap about it haha

[@KevDoes]

@@StreetRats419 I’ll support you

[@StreetRats419]

KevDoes subscribe to the channel bro it would be sweet if you won the giveaway

[@alesiabock9305]

Love watching your journey- you’ll Find a special someone again. But we only have today. And you’re making the most of it. Thanks for being you and doing what you love. ❤️

[@duzer]

Yep, life is very good!

[@PremierSt]

Ryan is the Man !! We had our longest ride yet, yesterday. Got off the pavement for a spell, that's where its at, where the magic is. Thank you for so much inspiration.

[@duzer]

That is awesome!

[@freedomwon2004]

And no " pa jammies"! Another great and awesome video. Thank you Ryan. Have a blessed day.

[@duzer]

haha, I like that!

[@marcinsykut497]

Wow ! What a beautiful shots you got in this episode . Thank you Ryan !

[@duzer]

Glad you enjoyed it, I loved the scenery in this one too

[@londontrialscat]

Mosquito giving you a kiss at 3:49

[@duzer]

I'm so lucky to get mosquito kisses ;)

[@katieannemertz912]

Hooray for mid-ride (or post-ride) sticky buns! :) These are so great......I wish I was experiencing it with y'all! (Am sure PLENTY of your audience agrees, which means all of your effort & energy in developing your videos WORKS remarkably well!)

[@duzer]

That cinnamon roll was sooooo good!

[@arcoulant87]

The only one you can hit the like before you see it ,you just know its going to be great .Chapeau.

[@presentlybikepacking2535]

I love you guys! It just makes me feel all warm inside seeing your smiling faces and recognizing these parts of the divide route you are travelig through. It’s impossible to explain what it’s like to exhaust yourself and still feel fully energized by it. It is my favorite headspace to live in.❤️

[@duzer]

Well said!

[@sparks701]

Love the vibe. Great attitude makes for great trips and adventures!

[@duzer]

I agree

[@db79887]

Love the videos and the great places you take us on your adventures.

[@duzer]

Glad you like them!

[@amanekabbaj]

I just finished watching the Documentary Jane and the opening of your video is just so fitting

[@fredgonzini7099]

Hi Ryan I have been following you for a while now. Met you at ragbrai last year. That was me first trip and first time camping. Right now I'm riding the Katy trail laying in my tent. I'm making a video to. Won't be anywhere as good as your stuff. It's been hard a lot of suffering. Do get me wrong this has been a great adventure. Hopefully I will put together a good video I want people to get out there. Well anyways thanks for all your videos

[@duzer]

That’s awesome! Enjoy the ride, I love the Katy trail!

[@jackfarris7056]

Ryan, Im sure you know by now but the bird calls in the mist were those of sandhill cranes, most likely

[@stevecrump1375]

Hi.. I just wanted to say thankyou for sharing your experience with us and i look forward to each new video. ..keep warm stay safe..regards ...Steve in Australia

[@duzer]

Thank you Steve!

[@stevecrump1375]

@@duzer God bless.🙋 you and your traveling buddies. ...

[@TravelingThru222]

Awesome, another great video Ryan.

[@duzer]

I appreciate that

[@enuazeal]

another episode of Mira adventures :) beautiful ride, great places, enjoying the life

[@duzer]

haha, exactly

[@tonycastro6805]

Also note about cornering technique is to push the saddle to the outside of the turn into your thigh keeps the bike from sliding the front and out.

[@josephrasbold2180]

hey so i used to watch your firework tank video all the time back in like 2008. Crazy that you're still making videos! keep up the good work!

[@duzer]

Oh man! That’s old school!! I should re-do the tank battle ;)

[@josephrasbold2180]

@@duzer YES THAT WOULD BE AWESOME

[@markc2080]

That is my favorite book. Love reading that to my grandkids!

[@sumitrs3272]

Your videos motivates me to pedal day after day after day ........

[@duzer]

Glad to hear that

[@10cclo25]

Hi Ryan , mesmerising series, thanks so much from the UK. Small stat of interest, riding one of our "long distance " routes the "C2C" coast to coast across from West to East northern England is only 144 miles, a couple of days for you guys🤣. We don't have anything like the scenery or the distances that you guys have, so jealous. you it will be great if you could do a video of your total kit and bike breakdown, like what is that gearing you use? First I thought you were riding single-speed!! Keep these coming bro, peace from the 🇬🇧

[@duzer]

Hey, thanks for watching, I appreciate it! Here’s a gear list I made for this ride, and for future reference, I always put relevant info like this in the description of every video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3XZkoyJrLOllac

[@littlepintopower8082]

What a beautiful way to start a Sunday! Thank you, Ryan

[@duzer]

You are so welcome!

[@PumpkinVillage]

Another new team member for Team Duz. What a great video. Take care and stay safe Al

[@duzer]

Yep, you'll love Kevin!

[@TarmacSkin]

LOL... I felt like kevin a month ago. Doing Teton pass straight out of sea level. But the best part is ... Im out to Idaho. Im done w the city traffic .

[@duzer]

Yeah, it's a tough transition

[@KevDoes]

Tough, BUT WE GOT IT DONE!

[@TarmacSkin]

KevDoes Its tougher than it looks. Sadly when I got acclimated it was time to leave. Its nice to see other people from the Caribbean doing bikepacking. Even though I miss the Arena y Mar my passion is on the gravely roads of the west.

[@KevDoes]

@@TarmacSkin some beaches would be nice in the middle of this ride haha but the mountains are stunning!

[@peakspike]

Mira - No take, only throw!

[@cycledarjeeling7519]

Wow man.. i am from a different cultural and social background but i can actually connect to what you are trying to convey. Your style of story telling is fabulous Ryan !. You are my inspiration brother. Your videos are so addictive😅. Huge respect and love from india❤

[@duzer]

Thank you my friend! I really appreciate your kind words

[@TrailsofCalifornia]

Loving this series Ryan! Would love to tackle the divide one day soon!

[@duzer]

Hope you can make it happen!

[@janepaterson-todd693]

Love your vids, am taking the plunge into long distance bike packing on trails. Can’t wait till the world is open again. Great Divide looks amazing, but terrified I get chomped by a bear. I’m British, we don’t do bears!

[@duzer]

Our bears look scary, but rarely attack humans. Happy trails my friend

[@janepaterson-todd693]

@@duzer thanks.. did anyone tell your bears that?. Just kidding😀 you should check out Australia and the Murray River trail 1000 miles. But I guess you have enough play ground in the USA.

[@gabrielzurschmitten]

Kevin tiene sandalias taraumaras!! 😆👍👌🏃‍♂️

[@duzer]

si, muy parecido!

[@KevDoes]

Y me encantan!

[@grinchlette]

Only 18K to 100K! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@duzer]

sooooo close but still kinda far, just like a bike tour ;)

[@grinchlette]

Ryan Van Duzer you’ll get there before you know it! 😊

[@martinpip8212]

You two geezers and Mira of course should arrange a guided GDMBR tour for 2023, raise some cash for a charity at the same time, I'd be up for it.

[@felipericketts]

Now we know how come John is such a strong rider: hes a pro! Thanks for sharing your adventure! Saludos y abrazos :-)

[@duzer]

Yep!

[@dudeonbike800]

Ok, well that explains John's super-human abilities navigating that truck up the steep stuff through the ruts in an earlier edition of this series. Dude is definitely a stud on the bike. Ryan, if there are many men out there who will struggle to find a partner, you are NOT one of them! Sheesh, I can't imagine how many propositions you already get on your channel! You're a handsome, fit, upbeat adventurer and I cannot imagine there wouldn't be a line forming for dates with you! (And you aren't a raging drunk party animal anymore!) That said, it definitely requires finding the right fit and everything else that makes a relationship work. But if your on-screen attitude represents your personality, then have yee no fear, brother! Although this ride isn't on much pavement, I'd still have brought a rear-view helmet mirror. What, 20 whole grams for peace of mind? I used one as a teenager, then took a hiatus, but resumed using one about 20 years ago. Won't ride without one, regardless of where I'm riding - road or trails. Frenchmen alone in the wilderness for months and they see, "Les Grand Tetons!" Of course they did!!! Welcome Kevin! Two observations: 1) You rock back and forth on the saddle a fair amount, as seen while you address the camera head-on while on the road. Your saddle a tad high? Rocking on the saddle usually indicates this. 2) You're hand position on the grips is often "pulled back" so that only your fingers and knuckle portion of your hands are down. This indicates you're reaching too far for the bars, or other fit issue. I realize I only see it when you're filming, so perhaps it's just you changing position for the video shot. Now I know you've ridden a BILLION miles and are more experienced than most, but the hand thing I've noticed for over a year now. And if you've had some saddle abrasion issues, the rocking can be the culprit. Just thought I'd throw that out there. Thanks for another great segment in the Great Divide Adventure!

[@duzer]

Yeah, John is incredibly strong on the bike! Appreciate the feedback about my fit on the bike. Things seem to be fine on my end, no saddle sores either. Hope you have a great week!

[@jyronx]

I'm always waiting for this. Haha. Better than any other TV shows in my opinion.

[@duzer]

Thank you Jerome!

[@simoncycling6685]

Love watching your series seeing parts of America that you only see from the saddle ...who knew America was that quiet ...you get any mechanical problems ?

[@duzer]

no mechanical problems at all, not even a flat tire

[@francisignacio2220]

It would be nice to know what kind of rig John is riding and his camping equipment.

[@duzer]

He rides a Salsa Blackborrow, I didn’t film his gear though

[@Volkmannx]

Awesome!

[@ZhenNingLow]

Makes a great start on every Sunday 😁, can you also list the name of the rad music, or perhaps a rad_duzer playlist on Spotify for us to follow?

[@MM-vx4ml]

Enjoying your vids and really loving the music you are using, can you provide a play list? I am googling without any luck... "yes I know, I know, I know what you mean to me..."

[@duzer]

Hello! I get all my music from a site called MusicBed, it's music specifically for films and youtube videos, so it's not really anything that you'll find on Spotify, sorry!

[@MM-vx4ml]

@@duzer so no telling who performed that song? Oh, well. Thanks.

[@ThePapawhisky]

Interested in the gasoline stove. There are several. Which does John use?

[@rkursinskis]

Ryan all of what you do is so inspiring. I'm training for the Great Divide next year. I'm 61 and have a gravel bike with 700 x 33, cable disc brakes, and outfitted as a touring bike. Do you think front suspension and larger tires are desirable/needed for the route?

[@duzer]

Front suspension is not necessary, but I’d put as wide of tires as possible on your bike.

[@garryshirreffs9517]

Great vid from a very wet UK

[@duzer]

oh no, I bet the cold has set in!

[@edwardbayley3799]

Best explanation for all the dead pines at 7:53?

[@duzer]

Pine beetle, they’ve decimated many forests out west

[@kentbristol948]

"That bird" sounds like a sandhil crane. Probably on its way to spend the winter with me in Florida.

[@EndUser-yu7gg]

Love when i see a new part posted ... itching to hear your thoughts on the Priority 600X ... disappointed the dyno on the front wheel is deleted as even a trickle charge of battery pack is handy as to not be tied to needing to remain in a town with a outlet to recharge ones battery pack

[@duzer]

That’s just it, the trickle of a charge isn’t worth the hefty price tag. Battery packs these days hold big charges, mine will charge a phone 6 times.

[@chuckburleson4051]

Those were Trumpeter Swans you were hearing.