A Rookie's First Bikepacking Adventure: Arkansas High Country Race

[@ososdechengdu]

It's impressive to finish this race. It's awesome to win it. It's next level to do so while having the presence to document it all in detail!

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Really well said!! Thanks!

[@tomsouthworth8343]

Agreed! Thanks for taking us along, Ted. Rookie no longer!

[@Lottahops]

Three years later and I have finally came across this video. I recently found your KZbin channel and have been watching so many of your wonderful videos. This one in particular really impresses me. You really make inspiring videos. Thank you for sharing so much of your cycling and other interests. Keep Em Rolling! :-)

[@jvisscher]

News flash; Ted is still in hibernating sleep since returning home. Reports say he has been mumbling in his sleep about altitude per mile, oat meal and aero gains. Unbelievable again, much appreciation for filming this Mr King!

[@alanoffer]

How nice of the kind person that left the little box of refreshments out on the road for trail riders ,,the world is full of kind people but you won’t hear about them on the news

[@kevingoza]

Ted, I love your approach to riding a bike! You enjoy what you do, and help the rest of us have joy watching! Congratulations!

[@michaelcleveland98]

Awesome work Ted! It was a pleasure 'riding' the route with you. Congratulations.

[@davidarmitage6935]

Wow!!!. it was clear to see what an incredible toll that took on you physically. You looked totally wiped. Amazing effort. Big fan of all you are doing.

Well that's what has been brewing for the last few months, very few videos from the King lately, I was starting to miss him ! Glad to see you back in action and crushing it once again, big fan of the channel !

[@ianusna91]

Congratulations! AR glad to have you visit and “enjoy” your ride.

[@mchristian5217]

This is unbelievable. What a physical test. King you passed with flying colors.

[@durwoodhill2798]

Your passion around pushing your boundaries, trying different challenging rides, your pursuit of the exceptional, be it fitness, determination, human being---all of it--you're an inspiration Ted!

[@Greenleader1000]

Congratulations Ted and all other finishers of this ride/race. I enjoy seeing the changes in your energy and speaking as the days went on. Randonneurs who ride 1000 or 1200 km+ events know these symptoms well. Hard to train for it - just gotta try. The body and mind have some strange reactions to ultra-endurance events - sometimes quite mind expanding.

[@Moped_Moproblems]

I lived here in Arkansas only a couple years moved from Los Angeles I got to say Arkansas has some hardcore rider's..crazy you stopped by my little town of Russellville maybe I'll see you next year 💪👍

[@denishoule3385]

I am quickly becoming a bigger fan of the "retired" riders than of "active" riders...you and Gaimon are so fun to watch (Morton too, altho he is not formally retired)...awesome job!

[@ncbassmix]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@karlstine2065]

Wow. Endurance racing is very glamorous.

[@BThorRev]

Inspiring ride Ted I am eyeing the event this year and as a resurrection event for my body. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to the race. Ben

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

What a great DIY vid Ted! Such an intimate view into your crazy tough experiences. Love your attitude and perspectives. Thanks for helping us stay sane and maintain perspective on what’s most important during this dark COVID time! After watching this, I can’t wait to ride some more gravel...in any weather and any time of day! Your efforts and vision are most appreciated! Onward!

[@larrythebicycleguy6615]

Enjoyed your video. As a life-long resident of Arkansas, I did have one comment. No doubt, you encountered turtles and snakes along the route. The big cat you seen, could have been a mountain lion, as there is a small population of those in the state. There are many bobcats. But a moose? Never heard of a moose in Arkansas. But the area you were in, does have an elk population.

[@jfspurlin1]

I grew up in Mt Ida, mentioned in the video. Spent 7 years in Fayetteville too and lots of outdoor time all over NW Ark. I never saw or heard of any moose in the state.

[@alexgrytsenko85]

Ive never seen him being so tired))) I guess I will never, never, EVER try this race!)))) Thx Ted.

[@bosanderspublictheology]

Searched for this after finding a podcast you did with Payson. Goodness that took quite a toll on you but it gave you SO much cred in every corner of the Bikepacking sub-culture and I am so glad that you did it. The high profile one day races are great but this was next level game you brought to put out that effort. Much respect.

[@robertbotta6536]

You truly are the King. Nicely done.

[@PumpkinVillage]

That's a ride. Congrats. Take care and looking forward to your next video., Al

[@george8214]

Stud! This guy’s a freak! I think he was delirious for much of the comp. Makes me want to sell my bike! This was like watching a Morgan Spurlock documentary.

[@jarenbooks5371]

Hello from Arkansas! Way to go!

[@rogerbmcdaniel]

Holy cow, Ted. Nicely done.

[@mauriciorosales1259]

Like other local Vermont riders, watched the race on a map, but never imagined how brutal it was. Nice job Mr King!

[@giorginonaval7300]

Insane. Thanks for inspiring us all to ride better. Hoping for your full recovery soon!

[@Highnoonshred]

Those times on the bike late into the night are something!

[@alanatkins3769]

Awesome video Ted! Thanks for sharing.

[@jessetamez7362]

Ted , thanks and congrats. I think you have the potential to be an ultra endurance powerhouse.

[@milanb.6022]

If your neck and wrists hurt, it might be time to consider an endurance oriented position on your bike. You're still riding like a world tour pro, which doesn't necessarily translate to ultra long distance events. Thanks for the video, all the best in the new year!

[@malcolmmorrow4157]

First thought, while watching, is that Lachlan Morton would have (probably) eaten a handful of psylocibin and cycled right passed the community center to keep pushing through the night

[@adamnorton748]

If that's really a thing, I'm concerned about the influence that would be having on other less skilled cyclists.. Mainly on me!!

[@Joyzus]

whats the story with those psilocybin references? new to this channel

[@tacconelli]

@@Joyzus Yea, same. I don't get it. Was Lachlan eating shrooms on his long races? O_o

[@Joyzus]

@@tacconelli the thing is i did eat shrooms during endurance races but while running (in microdose area though). but i never heard about pro athletes doing that lol so i am quite interested. i just did it because it was more fun and it makes you endure a more pain than usual.

[@Moped_Moproblems]

I'm just saying I never raced on psylocibins but I will say I have road on them and had a great time climbing hills and the effort was literally effortless..

[@thegenuflector5791]

Impressive ride Ted, even more impressive you kept filming.... thanks you did it. Peace and love to you too.

[@chadpendy7346]

Peace and Love back at ya Ted!! Great job!!! Very Inspirational, grateful to watch you do your thing man!!!!!

[@davidwebb2337]

Nice work. That was the real deal. Wow.

[@TheWdouillet]

Rugged and raw -- Best video ever from the best in the game!

[@gfunk0677]

Superb Ted. Nice one fella. Keep it up. Very inspiring 🥳👍

[@stevenlee2805]

Awesome Ted, thanks for the Great Effort!!!

[@paulgibbs4936]

Definitely a wild ride. Was patiently waiting for the video. Congrats.

[@dan.p.8060]

You might not ever see a mountain lion in your lifetime but they will definitely see you

[@GrumpyOldMan70]

Kinda cool to see Fayetteville since I grew up there. Thanks for the video

[@xaviermelendez2639]

Nice job Ted!

[@walcottav]

Dang. Amazing. Astonishing presence of mind throughout. I don't know how you kept filming. Don't know if you're thinking about it, but would be interesting to learn what did and did not work for you. Enjoy your recovery.

[@lauraking7754]

Download the King of the Ride podcast where Ted talks through all the details!

[@johnpayne2465]

Well done Ted! You're a mad man.

[@bradshearman4570]

Just found this. Thank you for documenting your adventure to share with us and congratulations on the accomplishment of completing such an epic event.

[@jonjanzen3206]

Amazing! As you get older your nerve ends will be shot. You'll be able to withstand more pain. You'll just keep on blowing others apart. Congratulations. Keep on rollin.

[@Apidurabikepacking]

Congratulations! What a heroic race.

[@mads205]

Great video! Thank you for lettings us in on your rides.

[@NewGenAV]

Fing love this content millions of drops on KZbin and this is at my top of the list!

[@alan77645]

Insane! Great job! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@elizabethloper1870]

This race reminds me of Trans Minnesota and NSBR (Northstar bike race). These are both long multi day races in MN.

[@jlk7107]

Cracking effort that pal 🚴🚴

[@rosscads]

Mega ride Ted! Congratulations on an epic performance! 👏🏻

[@dba4a6d76]

Thanks for the great video...I feel inspired after watching you!

[@bonn1771]

great job! and it was nice to track everyone during the race!

[@baldpacker11]

when a King calls himself a Rookie... :D amazing, congrats!!!

[@michaelmontalvo5757]

Wow, Ted. Amazing effort.

[@paeden5431]

Oh hey, I bought my bike from Bobby's Shop! Awesome crew he has there down at District !

[@johnmelanson3209]

Awesome ride Ted!

[@marcberman5642]

Awesome effort sir. Love watching you get it done.

[@kw9000]

If it involves pedaling on 2 wheels, I would never call Ted King a rookie at it.

[@TysRides]

SO good to watch so far. But I'm 8:50 in and had to ask, you saw a moose in Arkansas?! 😯

[@TedKing1]

No one believes me. This was way too early in the race to be hallucinating.

[@bunniH0P404]

@@TedKing1 We definitely have some huge elk in a couple of spots, but I can't say I've ever seen a moose here! lol Not ruling out one of our friendly mountain folk hiding one away somewhere, though... so, I believe you.

[@lauraking7754]

@@bunniH0P404 Note that his wife was the first to question that he saw a moose. I'm glad the internet backs me up. ;)

[@pumaprints916]

The puffy eyes and neck pain are part of it. Watched a guy try and ride Kansas on trans America with Shermer neck. Hope you recover well. Loved spot tracking you.

[@johnmanuel7561]

Amazing effort! Congratulations on such a demanding accomplishment

[@unchewable1]

Epicly epic my friend great show of effort thanks for sharing

[@tkbuz]

Huge motivation! Thanks for sharing

[@SpeedyChix]

Amazing ride and great video n edit. Inspiring for sure.

[@TheCamb0910]

Awesome effort mate!

[@kimwalton2873]

Well done!

[@theantichrome9842]

Welcome to Arkansas, retroactively.

[@zippin1]

Monumental effort!

[@JPort64]

Great effort! Congrats!

[@joanneleyva4942]

Ted, you look worked dude! What a monster effort. I would have loved to have seen Lachy do this race!

[@mickfaragher7897]

Beyond awesome dude💪👍🚴

[@stanislaogerman3743]

Wow ... well done.

[@terrysires1778]

FKT and Bobby wrenching for you? Amazing performance and great video. Hope to see you at the Midsouth!

[@CentristRN]

Love this format.

[@jasonbehringer743]

Your a Savage TK....Nice ride!

[@mikeriot2196]

Wow....freaking amazing!!!

[@zacharysmiles1308]

Great video

[@terryjordon8429]

Damn Ted. That was brutal.

[@jeffbrimhall8119]

I could have watched this for much longer. That seemed beyond savage

[@marcus_bowling]

Way to go dude! Amazing effort, and such an inspiration!

[@J3SSEB]

Nice! This is the one I’ve been waiting for.

[@frankkottwitz6279]

Wow Ted that’s awesomeness

[@lindsaylavallee5012]

Another amazing ride except strung back to back to back to back 😳 wow !! I’d also love to watch you & Lachlan ride together .. Hope you are all back to 100 percent

[@richardharker2775]

Late to the party again and great live documentary. Looking at your face after the ride I don't think facial recognition software would work.

[@markouellette788]

Congrats on that Ted. Just Amazing. How you look at the end is like you aged to 55.

[@lauraking7754]

I said the same thing! He aged a couple decades in a week.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Congrats Bro

[@ronskayakingandfishing414]

Awesome job documenting this difficult race. Congrats on your win ! The 20 thumbs down (as of this writing) come from the 2cd place guy with 20 fake accounts. :)

[@marcpauly8699]

Congrats! Hope your recovery is going okay. You could tell you were wrecked!

[@samjenkins9346]

Mate great effort!! Would love to hear a 2 week or month after update, once the aches and pains are gone, to see what you think about it then!

[@EmileGlorieux]

This looks crazy!

[@IthacaDon]

Wow! Nice to watch but I will never to a ride like that. Question about food. I noticed all the sugar and was wondering if you have done any research about a low carb approach? Just wondering if you would have felt better at the end? Congrats!

[@miguelcordeiro8905]

Respect!

[@timothyskattum950]

Wow... just wow...

[@troye5555]

Peace and Love Dude ✌

[@donaldgoforth4071]

large and in charge had me rolling

[@cb6866]

Wow....you are one tough hombre. Be safe bud