Bikepacking 240 miles through Arizona!

[@dlambbikepacking]

Here is the link to subscribe: bit.ly/DLAMBBIKEPACKING Here is a video detailing my full bikepacking kit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKmiZuZZrGUfcUsi=rLGalTQEHErsX8dK Here is a link to the route: bikepacking.com/routes/bikepacking-coconino-loop/ Here is a short on how I fly with bikes: kzbin.infoP36RHIfMeI0?si=fRXp6zXqJmngvL1Z

[@mickilkr]

Excellent video!

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thank you!

[@КостяЛопунов]

Great camera work and editing, thank you, David!

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thank you for watching!

[@TalesFromAbroad-SJ]

Wow, what an epic adventure through Northern Arizona! The mix of landscapes, from the red rocks of Sedona to the forests near Flagstaff, looked absolutely stunning. It’s amazing how much variety you packed into 240 miles. The singletrack sections seemed like a real treat, and the route through Sedona must have been a highlight! This ride definitely showcases why Arizona is such a bikepacking gem 🚴‍♂🏜

[@dlambbikepacking]

@@TalesFromAbroad-SJ that really is the highlight of this route.. the variety of landscapes!

[@Tomanart]

Fantastic video and great to watch. I really liked the filming from various angles and drone footage showing the beautiful scenery at its best

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thank you for watching! The scenery was incredible!

[@JBmadera]

excellent video!

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thank you!

[@YetiAdventure]

This was super excellent David. Well done! I screamed a little when the camera started to fall though. Nightmare fuel

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thank you! That was an opportunity to cope with disappointment in the right way.. gotta remember that you can't account for everything that could possibly go wrong.

[@chrislitch6952]

Six seconds in and already - wow.

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thanks for watching Chris, really appreciate your support.

[@slowridescott]

Great ride and video! I did it myself a couple of years ago but it took me twice as long because I couldn't seem to get started no earlier than 10:30 each morning! A lot of that terrain is no joke.

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thanks Scott, this one is definitely challenging and not a ride I would recommend for a first time bikepacker, but still very rewarding.

[@pbrown239]

Beautiful video, I was riding in Sedona a few back, I rented a full suspension rig. It was great fun but exhausting terrain.

[@dlambbikepacking]

Terrain is super slow but I bet it was nice on a full sus. Sedona has to be some of the best mountain biking in the country.

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

“A little scared” I envy your honesty. A lot of people think bike packing out there in the middle of nowhere surrounded by predators is easy 😊

[@dlambbikepacking]

It's more fun when things are a little scary!

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

@@dlambbikepacking 😂 true

[@collinklassy2435]

Another amazing one David!

[@dlambbikepacking]

thank you bro

[@scottsugimoto8223]

Another great video David . Thank you❤

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thank you for watching Scott. Means a lot to me that you like my videos.

[@elijahkraatz9700]

Enjoying the video! Don't sweat the coyotes, they rarely attack humans. When they do attack it's more often in an urban setting where they have become comfortable with humans.

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thanks for watching. I know they are typically harmless it was just a little unnerving to have them so close by.

[@matteo_degro]

Amazing footage

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thanks for watching!

[@vinyltheif]

Awesome!

[@dlambbikepacking]

thanks for watching!

[@HuntersCyclingAdventures]

Another great video brother 😎👏👏👏

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thank you bro!

[@keeghanmurray]

Looks like a hell of a route man. I totally agree that the thrill factor of bikepacking is what makes it feel like more of an adventure, for example having no idea where you’re gonna end up camping. Or also “shortcutting” a route and it ends up making the ride harder, like I did on my most recent route

[@dlambbikepacking]

100% the uncertainty of it part of the thrill

[@LazarJovelic]

Oh hell yeah! Half an hour of awesome bike hiking! Amazing! Also the tent looks SO much smaller than expected 😂. 19:20 ish i think, wowee im sure glad u showed me how suspension works on the flattest path of the journey! Can really see how it works there 😂

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thanks for watching Lazar, the tent is small but it's worth it to keep the bike light. Having front suspension on this route is a must.

[@LazarJovelic]

@@dlambbikepacking gotta believe you, also i got a question, how do you get those drone shots while ur riding the bike?

[@craigthomas8198]

Loved the video! that is my favorite place on earth, .. you need to pedal up to Jerome next time!

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thanks for watching. What did I miss in Jerome?

[@craigthomas8198]

@@dlambbikepacking just a quaint little historic mining town, great food and beer at the top of lots of hills!

[@dlambbikepacking]

@@craigthomas8198 I wont forgot that on my next AZ trip!

[@TravelingThru222]

Yes, Sir. So totally awesome. Great video, fun to watch. Glad I found your channel, just subbed.

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thank you for watching. Really appreciate your support!

[@jamestaylor3075]

👍

[@dalton-at-work]

doing my homeland proud. flagstaff (and sedona, for that matter) is totally gentrified from when I was a kid though

[@dlambbikepacking]

@@dalton-at-work thanks for watching! Flagstaff definitely had that vibe to it

[@pnwbikepacking]

Nice work David, this really made me want to be riding in Arizona! Dropper post for the win! I don't think i'd every own another bike without a dropper haha. Such a bummer about the lens! Are you going to just replace it with another Sigma or go a different route? Consider looking at the Sony 24-105, its an great lens! Cheers!

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thanks Chris! I was actually going to ask you about that. I like the 24-105 but it's f4 and I thought I would benefit more from an f2.8 24-70 Sigma. Let me know your thoughts! Do you use the full zoom range a lot?

[@pnwbikepacking]

@@dlambbikepacking Hah, its like a bike... you'll never have the perfect lens for all situations. You're probably right that you'd benefit more from the f2.8...better in low light and gives you more leeway to adjust the depth of field to your liking. You pay for it with a slight weight and size penalty. The 24-105 feels a bit smaller and lighter to me. It also has optical image stabilization. That matters for me when I am doing handheld shots of other people, especially when I am punched in. If you're doing most of your riding alone, OSS is a bit irrelevant because you'll be set up on a tripod anyway. I do find when I take the 24-105 I use the long end of the focal range quite a lot, even when it is just me. On my last several trips I've taken the 24-70. On one of them I saw a bear in a tree and wished I had the extra 35mm of range. But had I taken the 24-105 I am sure I would have come up with a reason the other lens would have been a better choice. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Pick one, don't look back, and keep that tripod secure!!!!

[@dlambbikepacking]

@@pnwbikepacking thanks Chris. This has me thinking more about the 24-105. I would like to learn how to do night exposures better and the f4 might be a limiting factor there. Will give it some more thought. Appreciate your insight as always.

[@Akkigraphy]

Sorry about your lens.. I could see it on your face afterwards….that’s life huh…you endure the loss and move on. Really enjoyed your video…keep riding and keep making….

[@dlambbikepacking]

It is, after all, just a thing that can be replaced. Tough pill to swallow given how much money I spent, but worse things could happen on these trips. Appreciate your support!

[@raymarks7430]

Great a David Lamb video! Looks like a great loop. How can I ping you to get some advice? Have a buddy in Prescott.. might see if I can start/end there

[@dlambbikepacking]

Thanks for watching Ray! Feel free to either add me on socials (Instagram is in video description) or send me an email at [e-mail]

[@ricardoaraujo5223]

Hi David great job, I am sorry about your camera, could you tell me what is the best season to do the route that you did?

[@dlambbikepacking]

Hi Ricardo thank you for watching and I appreciate that! Here is what the official guidance on this route says about when to do it: Spring and fall are the best times to ride the Coconino Loop. In the spring, you need to wait for the snow to melt in the higher elevations around Flagstaff. You also don’t want to go too late in the summer as Sedona can be really hot.

[@quantumwarrior7135]

I don't know why, but you look like my future boyfriend😊😮❤ Who also likes bikepacking. So I like the video and subscribe.😊🚵🤗