Bicycle Touring - Going East Across the West

[@superx9619]

After discovering this channel a few weeks ago and watching just about every video, I have come to the conclusion that Foresty Forest is not human. This guy is a machine.

[@lauralu4175]

The scenery is absolutely fantastic. No wonder you love being out there.

[@dallastrujillo7540]

Foresty Forest, this is a masterpiece! Beautifully filmed. Utah is gorgeous. Thank you filming this for us!

[@jwdyss]

Once in a great great while, someone "gets it". He or she makes a video(s) of a tour that actually allows you to feel like your with them. No blaring rock, country, rap...etc music. No egotistical bull that gets in the way.....Just the peacefulness and sense of the open road or country. You've nailed it in all of them. Fantastic jobs on all of them. You no doubt have spoiled and will spoil a lot of us. Good luck to you and I hope you can keep up the touring for as long as you can. I'll definitely be hoping you make more. Thank you very much for all your efforts!

[@forestyforest]

Thanks for the kind words! I am definitely hoping to get out there again ASAP.

[@JR-playlists]

@@forestyforest Watching this in 2022 on YT's recomendation. 23:06 I wonder if the driver is still in the seat?

[@TheAbandonedAccount7]

idk what video you watched, but there was blaring music for me. Could hardly hear the dialog bc I had to keep the volume low from how loud the music was throughout this.

[@markakira8988]

These old skool' marathon bike videos are still and will forever be my favorite of the series.

[@danreed7889]

Me too

[@markyounger1240]

This is the guy that Thoreau had in mind when he said "I choose the road less traveled and it made all the difference "

[@philipiau4425]

Er, Frost?

[@14moldyhamsandwich]

yo man bobby frost

[@HkFinn83]

Robert Frost

[@mattandrufuswilson6586]

Yes, from “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost

[@mattandrufuswilson6586]

“I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”

[@seanpoletynski4044]

Bro you’re a beast, it’s insane that you cycled through Death Valley and a lot of the American West completely self supported. Props to you.

[@KandiKlover]

Probably ended up paying more for passing out at the post office than the entire trip. I had something similar happen and just for the ambulance activating I was out $2000. I mean I live here so I'm used to it but he Canadian so kinda sucks.

[@angrybird9925]

@@KandiKlover we have cheap insurance in Canada that covers travel mishaps like that

[@jthepickle7]

I'm halfway through this great video and thought I'd have a cold beer, just to help you out. Seems you have a consuming aversion to blacktop. You have gone places where no Honda Civic can go! I can't help but to tell of a ride from Marrakesh to Figuig to Algiers (only part of a much longer ride). Ran out of water, pushed the bike through sand, in a sandstorm, at night...and lived to tell. That was in 1974.

[@AQUPAS]

Absolutely breathtaking scenary, and those shots were set up to perfection, I really appreciate the time you have taken to set up these incredible shots, I know this video was uploaded years ago, but in today's day and age with as fast as technology is moving, you can't really find these types of quality videos online. This was by far my favorite touring video you have done. Just beautiful!

[@wendynoto4726]

I agree

[@TommyBrisbane]

My sentiments exactly I couldn't have said it any better. I enjoy watching all of your videos, but this was next level 👌 Can only imagine the effort to set up those long shots then having to go back to retrieve the camera. 👀 Cheers mate, fantastic stuff 💯 - Tom from Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

[@charliewatts6895]

Agree. It's great to go back and compare Foresty's videos from the early days to the ones he does today. You can see the early indications of talent which are further developed. One thing that hasn't changed is the genuinenes of the content.

[@inkjob12]

LOVE THE VIDEO...how in the hell did you know about all these crazy backroads and where they lead to???? You must have got off and on that bike 1000 times to set up video shots...crazy....but crazy good. Again...Loved it

[@barbaraj7859]

"It's restful being on the pavement. I actually watched a movie going down the 395. " 😁😂👍 My favorite channel going though the quarantine. Super awesome.

[@OlijfOlifant]

I adore your Minivan video's, but man.. this is so impressive. Love the raw look of the footage! Makes it so much more realistic.

[@Lois5650]

What a glorious adventure! Made my heart sing! Thank you for sharing-very well done 👍

[@bbb103]

I like watching bike touring videos, but most of them are unwatchable. They are usually filled with amateurish camera work and bad music. Only a few of them have any narration or explanatory subtitles. This film, however, was very well done. The camera work looked professional. It had just the right amount of narration and subtitles, and the music was well chosen and not overdone. It's obvious that a lot of hard work, imagination and thought went into this film. Great job!

[@forestyforest]

Thanks! I agree, I lose interest in most touring videos... Sometimes they're not even about bicycling.

[@commoneuropeanstarling]

yes, the overuse of music drives me nuts

[@beamerUSA]

This is a GEM of a bike video.

[@charron1]

This guy and that another Canadian Iohan Gueorguiev are two of the best bike explorers around. Great stuff

[@stuartviney9427]

RIP

[@bruin4937]

Pound for pound, you've got to be one of the toughest bikepackers out there on the trails! Cheers!

[@KandiKlover]

Nah this is real bike touring. Not fad packing. GTFO

[@KandiKlover]

Nah this is real bike touring. Not fad packing. GTFO

[@alan4sure]

@@KandiKlover pls repeat.

[@mtadams2009]

He is completely bad ass. Anyone who has done outdoor death marches of any kind knows that. Much respect.

[@cwnapier67]

What’s amazing is I have lived in Las Vegas for over 20 years and driven to St George over 100 times and have never seen the stuff you have and its an hour drive from my house. I love the way you have learned the areas in the SouthWest and you can see that in later Video’s. I can see why you got the Fat Bike (Lot Less Pushing). Keep up the great work. I have been watching your Van videos for a while and didn’t realize how amazing these bike tour videos are especially the ones local to me.

[@RMJ1984]

After you watch this, you really understand the appeal of a fatbike.

[@HikingFeral]

How are fat bikes on the road? Some of that baby head gravel though aye.

[@danking5382]

Even notice what vehicle the guy had that picked him up out of death valley. He has the same mini van now i believe, just older. Even is the same color as well.

[@KandiKlover]

@@HikingFeral In terms of performance, completely fine. In terms of fun, very much so. The wide tires make a loud roaring sound as you roll from the tread. "On your left brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr" Suprisingly easy to pump back up to full pressure too compared to narrow road bike tires.

[@stevejeffrey11]

@@HikingFeral my dad rides one all winter through ice and snow & absoultely loves it

[@atir4u]

You are an amazing soul. I've started watching your channel when you are in your van, now I'm here!

[@TrustNotMyHeart]

Wow Forest. You’ve been about it for a long time! Much ✊

[@skatingazdotcom]

Cannot get enough of your videos! And I finally found one longer than 12 minutes :) only 20 minutes into this one but i had to comment because its absolutely amazing and just what i need on this cold (ish) alaska morning

[@rgrader3691]

Loved the video. Breathtaking scenery. Wish it could have been longer. Didn't want the video to end. Will have to watch it again (a few more times). 😊

[@Paul_James]

Outstanding job putting this video together! No doubt your tour was constantly interrupted by camera setup and take down, but the result was worth it. I liked the personal commentaries you share with your audience. Watching you navigate steep grades that were strewn with baby-head rocks, using only 1.95" semi-slick tires, was almost painful to watch. You're an intrepid soul.

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

Just watched this. I’m speechless . Truly amazing dude . Be proud of yourself man. You’re tough as hell, and make incredible videos. Keep chasing your dreams. God bless . Clinton.

[@02markcal]

I have done a little biking, but this is literally off the charts and I'm amazed you were able to keep your energy up enough to complete it.

[@karlelliott9254]

There’s no way to say how much in enjoyed your early videos and work. It’s so raw, real and unusual and stunning up close scenery. You make suffering look less difficult.

[@gerthinatorgaming5952]

26.01.22 Nottingham, UK Even though this is over 5 1/2yrs and Foresty looks a younger, you've carried on entertaining us with your adventures. From us all.... Many thanks for sharing and taking us along for the journey👍

[@chrsmdws1]

Your van build video brought me to your channel, I spend alot of time traveling in my Honda Element. I live in NC and just spent a week in southeastern Utah. The most amazing place I've seen to date. Looks like you had a much more enjoyable experience though. Would love to get into bike packing some day soon. Thanks for the great video. 👍

[@DougLutz]

Spectacular scenery. Thanks for taking the time and effort to document! Must have been a huge expenditure of energy just placing your video equipment, then riding by, then returning to collect it! Loved you last segment where the sign says no bicycles permitted- hahaha! Well done!

[@kokeshi8352]

Thank you. Being out there all alone having it all to yourself must be an amazing feeling. So glad I looked at older vlogs.

[@rdkuless]

carry dates for those times you are feeling like you blood sugars are dropping. Dates are a perfect, natural source of energy that has many, many nutrients in it. Just eat one every 10 mile for energy. I always carry them and walnuts in a handlebar bag.

[@steelteepost9810]

Excellent idea!

[@gordbrown5075]

Great video everyone who has watched Forest climb mountains in western Canada should watch this video! Now back to watching the current videos as they are posted!

[@Feyyore]

100% respect to you mate. Doing that epic journey, all that effort and harsh environment and yet still taking the time to stop, walk ahead sometimes up insanely steep hills to plop a camera down and film yourself going past and then stopping to retrieve it... madness xD

[@cyclingwithkiwi3956]

no body likes going back too work when you do stuff like this

[@forestyforest]

haha nope not at all.

[@nikoulph]

once I've crossed US from Calgary to San Diego... Going back to the cubicle, was really hard... Still is after 4 years.

[@ECsponger2]

Save your money and get outta there! That's not living!

[@nikoulph]

You are totally right, but saving money takes time...

[@dustfart466]

It makes me a sad panda

[@maggiedoja]

The ride thru Mt. Carmel tunnel was best part, I felt a huge rush of adrenaline for what you weathered up to that point- bravery isn’t the word- this freedom you are showing needs to be shared in schools. They NEED to see the alternative life goals that are truly worth something, like these treks you take and how you experienced them. They need to have a place to have that permission

[@evanjohnson6198]

This deserves way more views. I'm sharing it on fb.

[@forestyforest]

Thanks for the share.

[@chanelname969]

This is simply stunning!!! Love your videos, your bike paths, your talk.. I wish you well and many many years of pedalling! p.s. and eat man, don't pass out in the desert :)

[@forestyforest]

Haha thanks!

[@ECsponger2]

Epic bonk it musta been

[@ronwhite8503]

Or don't pass the dessert?

[@pn2543]

This trip alone would be a trip of a lifetime for most of us, amazing all the other trips he has done since!

[@josephlwallssr6166]

You did a terrific job on your video/filming! You are certainly an inspiration to many , many people of all ages.Now, you can go back to your job with a sense of accomplishment ! Your days at the factory will fly by as you plan on your next adventure! Excellent outing!😀

[@isaiahfurlonge3644]

Simply WOW this is so spectacular enjoyed it tremendously.

[@IGLESIABM1]

You are brave and deeply committed. You continued ridding in remote roads even after you fainted in the post office. I admire you. Congratulations.

[@maryl965]

Watching this in 2022 after finding your channel a few months ago. Been binge watching ever since. It was great to see this much earlier, truly epic trip. All the extra work to move the camera! Very grateful for your efforts. Fun to think if this Foresty could ever have dreamed up the life you now have. Huge thanks, really great video, stunning, all of it.

[@katrad333]

I have watched lots of your recent videos, because you just take me through the journey. So, i decided to travel back through time and watch this longer video. I trusted you that it would be good and it was.

[@Bargawd]

I understand that vanlife is a trend on youtube, but these bicycle tour videos are your best work. They deserve more views - thank you for keeping me motivated to ride.

[@potatothorn]

amazing journey. thanks for going to all the extra effort of filming, especially so many awesome tripod shots

[@robertstanley3253]

I subbed after 'meeting' you on 'Tideline to Alpine' and know of no one person alive or dead, fictional or real, more deserving of the utmost respect and admiration. You and Rocco stay save please.

[@groad6551]

One of the best bike touring videos I've watched. I like how you took the time to position your cameras for a nice shot of you actually riding the bike with that gorgeous backdrop. Amazing adventure.

[@northwind9657]

Brother, that was truly spectacular! I'm leaving cross country myself in a few weeks. Live long and prosper!

[@steelteepost9810]

Ride like the North Wind!

[@TheParachutePeople]

North Wind how did it go?

[@luilang7002]

I subscribed to your channel a few weeks ago (very glad that I did!), and am going bk to your older videos like this one, feels strange to see u without the moustache lol. Anyways thanks for sharing your adventures with us, keep up the good work and all the best to you! ❤

[@TheCossak]

Your videos are like a meditation on the beauty of solitude and being one with nature. So inspirational. Thank you :)

[@ryan-vu1vy]

I was only familiar with the van life era videos, but this is so cool. I always wondered why you had the fat bike in the van taking up space, I get it now!

[@ottawaisagreatcity5044]

Wow what an awesome van life,mountain climbing and biking channel you have. It's my favourite channel I've seen so far. God bless you brother and may the Lord Jesus keep you safe wherever you go on your exciting adventures.

[@dionnegrainger9703]

You put an enormous amount of physical energy into getting great footage. thank you.

[@whollymary7406]

Thank You for taking the time to document your trip for us all to enjoy, I loved the suspense of will he find more water, will he make it to his destination without breaking down Etc. makes for a good story

[@wendynoto1923]

Love these old ones Foresty Forest they are my favorite 💥❤️

[@adventureswiththecrazyvet]

Bro I hiked the 15 right thru there from St George to Vegas when I was hiking across America(snow rt for ADT). You definitely made the right choice of not taking the 15.

[@IronFreee]

Thanks for taking the time to film your trip/adventure and share it. Beautiful landscapes! Makes me want to go back on the road.

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

That was some trip. I don't think I've ever seen someone push a bike as much as I've seen you do it. You also took the extra time to place your camera everywhere, even though you had to go back and get it. Ah, the things I would do now if I was younger. Great video.

[@MBerny]

Foresty Forest is a beast👌👌👌👌 what a journey hat off to you. Greetings from Czech republic

[@clivegreenall309]

I guess the quote from Everret Reuss says it best! This is an inspiring video and you have a 'never say die' attitude and a smiling determination which makes watching your travels an inspiration. Keep them coming and here's wishing you many, many interesting and safe travels. Regards from S Africa Clive

[@forestyforest]

Thanks 👍

[@julianneumann7093]

Truly amazing, what a great adventure and awesome film work. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnkraemer5505]

Wow! What a great adventure! I loved some of the shots that you were able to capture! Way to go!

[@forestyforest]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@johnkraemer5505]

When's your next adventure?

[@forestyforest]

Just finished filming a new video, hope I can release it before February.

[@johnkraemer5505]

Awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing it! Where did you go?

[@forestyforest]

Started out in Death Valley, ended at the Organ Pipe monument. Lots of desert and vast open roads.

[@agentorange1556]

Whoa! So weird to see him with no facial hair and sun glasses

[@beamerUSA]

He looks very handsome.

[@ladytess23]

I just found your channel a couple of weeks ago. Needless to say I have been binge watching. You are the most interesting person I've come across on KZbin. I'm amazed by your talent for making these beautiful videos. You are very genuine. You also have a million dollar smile! 😁

[@bASICMiner]

I really like your film-making technique.. your style. Great content.. this older vid and your new vids... always enjoyed! :)

[@aaronthedj12]

Love going back over your old videos. The scenery is awesome, the content is great.

[@pdm1942]

Top notch video ! Thank you for sharing this with us ! You are doing things right in my opinion, life is short my friend. Good luck to you............

[@forestyforest]

Thanks.

[@GregDinAZ]

Nice to see many familiar sites. Reno, Lake Tahoe and Hwy 395 were my stomping grounds for 44 years! ❤️

[@richardplunk3910]

Wow just saw this never knew you started out on a bicycle 👍👍amazing trip thanks

[@marcfuchs6938]

Very wonderful video indeed. Very relaxing to watch, and it gives me a good example, why I as a German enjoy the United States so much. Being the huge country that it is, there is lots of open space between many more crowded areas, where you have ultimate peace, being all by yourself. I love that. The quiet, the nature. It is almost impossible to get in Germany, you are lucky if there is a stretch of 3 miles of open land between some villages or towns. Sure this way it's more dangerous in the US, but if you want to go for real adventures, I see it as positive not having any possible convinience just half an hour down the road. Your videos inspire me to do the very same. Once the bad time of the year is over, I am planning to do trips through Germany, which is not as incredible as your trips, but still something people would like to see. Especially for Americans, I think it would be an interesting thing to see Germany from the eyes of a cyclist. Getting to see the "real" country, not the big tourist crowded cities. Little villages, distant country roads, paths through forests, the furthest away from what foreigners usually see of the country. And the inspiration you are giving is about how to present all this in a very natural way. And not to forget, my deep respect for you not only for the effort of riding the craziest rock paths there, but taking quite the extra effort for camera positioning with you inside a frame of incredible landscapes. Too bad the awesome shot with the wavey road was pretty short - having done the same kind of biking shots, I assume you were turning around too early for picking up the camera, so that your frame time was that short. Those things are special. Keep it going!

[@MrBornfisher]

Loved it. Very well done, thanks for taking us along!

[@at-ge5te]

I've watched these bike trekking videos at least 3 times. Beautifully done. Foresty did what i always wanted to do and didn't. Great job forest, these are your best videos in my opinion. The new ones are awesome too, especially now that rocko's with you

[@blinchy203]

I sacked off a bike ride to sit on the sofa and watch this all day. I feel more travelled than if I had actually gone outside!

[@michaelfawkes9607]

You have a great spirit..not attached to materialism and your tour commentary is great...thanks

[@mindym5579]

Enjoyed every second🤗 When the road got difficult you pushed even harder💪 You cutting it close on the water reserve made me nervous💦 Story of you passing out at the post office was horrible news. Gotta fuel that tank.. You are a machine! I liked when you said "It's like Christmas morning, I cant wait"🤗 Last dollar point looked like somewhere one could call home. Much love to you, Amazing Man 🌞🌱💙 we all are so lucky to know of Foresty Forest and follow his Adventures. May they never end💫

[@annaconner719]

Enjoyed this video, your tough. I'm really pleased that my fellow Americans were so kind to you

[@idontevenlikemoney]

I've been following your new van build and just stumbled across this video. You have definitely come along way man. Figuratively and literally. 💜 👍 Cheers from Red Deer.

[@scottsterry8119]

The views on your trips are just mind blowing! 🤯

[@robertmuckle2985]

A fresh faced foresty....where it all began! You've always had a penchant for good music, compared to so many other channels😉🤙

[@Tbone.357]

Absolute beast! And very inspirational! These videos are getting me through quarantine in Minnesota. The time you must take to stop and set up the camera and backtrack for filming is unbelievable. It's been said before but you are one tough SOB!! You could have your own show with some of the footage and content you have provided. This is better than half of the garbage on most cable channels. THANK YOU! 👍

[@kimmiranda5619]

I was just looking at Utah and popped on YT and heres this vid from 4 years ago! Cool! Really enjoyed this share! Thank you!

[@markaubuchon6265]

Appreciate your talent in filming and editing. I can only imagine the effort and thought you put into your videos. One of my favorite youtubers!

[@forestyforest]

Thanks Mark!

[@jirayerzirrakyan7048]

Thank you so much my dear friend .I love you very nice video thank you so much and GOD be with you for ever

[@johankroes19]

Thanks for riding with you, enjoyed watching it! Greetings from holland!

[@gov683]

Wow what a trip and photography!

[@wesleywright7322]

Once I started, I couldn't stop watching. Now it is clear why the fatbike setup in Southwest USA video makes so much sense. This video is awesome. But watching a fatbike ride the road less traveled just seems more peaceful.

[@thedads5]

I’ve watched all these early ones many of times. EPIC!!

[@deckerdax]

Beautiful beautiful landscapes. What an effort. 👏

[@JohnDoe-ot8le]

Thank you for this video. Amazing tour. This is better than TV.

[@gambas2215]

You are so inspiring... Such an incredible journey, a real humble human adventure. Congrats.

[@buddyringo21]

Beautiful scenery!! Thank you for sharing! This is on my list of adventures to do! 🤩🇺🇸✌️

[@unbdld42]

Wow brother, you are my hero! So nice and thank you so much for sharing…..way to go!!!!

[@WildlandExplorer]

Really inspiring, great videos! I can't imagine the amount of energy you need to set up some of those shots, run back down, ride it and then pick up the camera afterward.

[@stefanobentivegna]

Schwalbe marathon, Great tyres, I've recognized the tread

[@MZaphodB]

I need five hours to watch all that stuff at the first time! Amazing good video. Now I come back to watch it again. ...

[@wporter6958]

Love your attitude,love your journey,love your video. Great job. You are amazing.

[@marc_mims]

Awesome video. I'm in the "dreaming" stage of planning a big ride myself and I found your video while looking for some ideas and inspiration. You definitely delivered that. I grew up in western Colorado. I've been up Lands End Road many times. Really enjoyed seeing that familiar section. Thanks for documenting your journey!

[@CynicalCyako]

Did you ever get to the next stage, buddy?

[@kidgiven]

Dude! These tour videos are amazing! Makes me wanna quit my job and do the same. (But, I’ll just sit here and watch you do it) please keep posting.

[@stuartviney9427]

Did u do it? do u wish u did? its never too late

[@kidgiven]

@@stuartviney9427 hell no. I’m scared

[@stuartviney9427]

There's only one person that can change your life mate, thats you

[@thomasallen4340]

MAN this dude defines adventure. Makes his own roads ROCK ON

[@bak2nature549]

Thank you for such an amazing video! I appreciate all that immense time and effort in all that you do! I'm totally subscribing!!!