Biking 2300km Across Western Canada With My Grandpa

[@rodan57]

What a wonderful memory you have built with your grandpa. I’m 67 and I can’t imagine taking on that magnitude of a ride. That is no small task for a 65 yr old. Great job and wonderful video

[@liamrichard]

@@rodan57 Anything is possible. Thank you!

[@scottsugimoto8223]

Grandpa is a tough sob. What a great experience to share . Grandparent , Grandchild relationship , is truly a special one !!!

[@liamrichard]

About one of the best shared experiences you can get!

[@ChiHangLiu]

What a touching story! It was joy to watch and the music went nicely with the video. It's more than a bike story, it's a story about a dream of a man in his 60s who achieved it with his grandson. Well done!

[@liamrichard]

Very well said!

[@rextilian]

Your grandpa is awesome! We did a 9 day canoe trip with my mum when she was 76 and I will never forget that trip. Making these kind of memories is what life is all about. 👍🏻 Congratulations.

[@liamrichard]

That's amazing, I could sure imagine that'd be great!

[@privatename8228]

Simply incredible! Congratulations on this amazing journey together. I have driven across this beautiful country many times but always on four wheels.

[@rdkuless]

Liam.. so happy you were graced with this time to spend with your grandpa.. My grandfather rode his bike 10 miles everyday until a month before he passed at age 92. I wish i had more memories of riding with him. "God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December." James M Barrie

[@liamrichard]

Wow that’s amazing to have been able to ride that much a that age!

[@rdkuless]

@@liamrichard I believe it was possible because he rode 10 miles everyday from childhood.. He and my grandma met when he was 17 and she was 15... they were married until he died at 92.. she died 2 years later at 92 as well. an amazing relationship that lasted over 70+ years.. Family is so important to our happiness and well being.. value every moment.. :). Ride safe my friend.

[@ritabeck3868]

I enjoyed riding my stationery bike along with you and your grandpa. Great video.

[@liamrichard]

Awesome! Thank you

[@MattandSharonOutdoors]

A really great vidio and trip ! thanks for sharing

[@degrootklyde6895]

Congratulations on a truly epic and insanely dangerous journey. Lifetime achieving moment. Well done indeed. A wonderful documentary .

[@liamrichard]

Thank you!

[@helgarivers6281]

Another great trip. Way to just do it. And your grandpa rocks.

[@liamrichard]

@@helgarivers6281 thank you!

[@MichaelPilon-h8o]

I’ve cycled this route to Calgary from Vancouver and you captured it perfectly. Sunrises and sunsets and awesome drone shots, amazing to see the layout of land the stuff I can’t see when riding. Great simplicity, no $$$expensive touring bikes, stealth camping and family and friends support. I’d like to see the outtakes where grandpa swore on the tough parts! Keep rockin Liam I recommend riding the circle route Revelstoke to Nelson and back through Kaslo

[@liamrichard]

That’s awesome. The drone sure puts a new perspective on things which I love. I’ll definitely check that route at some point.

[@petechadwick6261]

I just turned 66 and planning a trip from Missoula, Mt, to the Pacific coast next September, your trips & vlogs have inspired me, seeing you do this with your grandpa is totally awesome. Love your work. Keep it up.

[@liamrichard]

That’s gonna be amazing! Thank you

[@gailallan]

Inspiration, joyful, and uplifting. Thank you. Liam and grandpa ultimately.

[@liamrichard]

Thank you!

[@keithprice3308]

Very impressive journey! Thanks for sharing. I dream of doing a trip like that one day. Great video! I can’t believe a campground in Calgary would turn you away!! Way to make some unforgettable memories with Grandpa!

[@liamrichard]

@@keithprice3308 Going on a trip like this sure would be great! Thanks for watching!

[@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887]

Such an amazing trip with your grandfather! Congratulations!!! Not only will you have this memory for a lifetime, but this awesome video to share! So many options in BC we would love to return and bike a different route. Always impressed that you can find such a good secluded spot to camp!!!

[@liamrichard]

Sure was an amazing trip! So glad I got to experience it with my grandpa. It’s amazing how a spot always comes along

[@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887]

​@@liamrichard ya, a campsite always seems to work out for you! This certainly helps to keep the cost down. Again, another great video!

[@nevakos24]

How amazing is that! Great memories with your grandpa!!!

[@liamrichard]

@@nevakos24 sure is amazing!

[@lkn4jolly]

Just awesome! Cool Grandpa too! Congrats and well done, a heck of an accomplishment!

[@liamrichard]

Thank you!

[@jeanturgeon5439]

Again - what an adventure - watched most of it this morning while riding in my basement. Some of the roads you took reminded me of my 1988 Vancouver to Calgary trip I did with my college buddy from Montreal. When I saw the sign for Springbank Golf Course (TC HAY - east of Canmore) - I told myself - they could have slept at Cathy's hobby farm and say hello to Nelson the Donkey... Can't wait to see the end - BTW your granpa is a rock star ;-)

[@liamrichard]

Sure was quite the adventure! That must've been a great road trip.

[@scottsugimoto8223]

Well , talked to my wife, she was good that we left a little later then planned , so I could watch your video. LOVED it . Congratulations to you and your Grandfather !!!! Helping him achieve one of his dreams is really quite special.

[@liamrichard]

Haha awesome! Enjoy the wedding!

[@croningw]

This summer in June, I started out on a motorcycle trip across Canada from Winnipeg to Nova Scotia. I gave up in Thunder Bay due to rain, cold, etc. Hats off to both of you for doing it on bicycles.

[@liamrichard]

That’d an awesome trip. Maybe you could try it again when it’s a bit warmer

[@Kenny1977-b1j]

Your grandad is a legend…but also you, for wanting to share it with him. I’ve driven most of that route from Vancouver to Calgary by car, hard to imagine doing it with loaded up bikes

[@liamrichard]

My grandpa sure is a legend!!

[@pierreremund1582]

Thx to share this great adventure !

[@VancouverIslandExplorer-mv9yl]

Nice vid Liam, your video and editing is solid-). Your grandpa is lucky to have you.

[@rattlingjunkie]

I'd also say, not many grandpa's would do a trip like this. Both are lucky!

[@liamrichard]

@rattlingjunkie I was definitely very lucky. I sure don’t know anyone else’s grandpa who would say yes to such a crazy journey!

[@colleenvatcher3554]

It is truly an amazing accomplishment. Wow...impressive boys❤

[@liamrichard]

@@colleenvatcher3554 thank you!

[@IslandLife-if5zy]

Your grandpa did an amazing job! Nice work to both of you. 🎉

[@WalksInCamera]

Cool video an what a trip to make!

[@kevc3583]

Liam what an incredible adventure to enjoy with your grandpa 👍👍. I must say your tiny home is awesome would really to see an hear a little about it .. your buddy Kev c

[@liamrichard]

@@kevc3583 sure was a pretty awesome one with my grandpa!

[@DayInParadise]

What an amazing journey and courageous experience. Very well produced video. 💕

[@liamrichard]

Thank you!

[@eliwasson3414]

another fire drop from the man the legend liam 🔥🔥🔥

[@liamrichard]

@@eliwasson3414 🔥🔥

[@thomasryan3517]

Enjoyed every minute of this video. Like your Grandpa, it's also my dream to do the same. Thanks for sharing.

[@Spanderson99]

I’m pretty sure I passed you guys just before Sicamous! I left from Calgary around the same time as you guys, so the timing would work out. I was on a blue Surly with red pnniers. If I hadn’t met you on a divided highway, I would’ve stopped and said hi! Those hills in the Canyon look tough, day after day. I turned off at Cache Creek climbed up onto the plateau past Clinton and headed North towards Bella Coola. I’m going to have to come back and finish the #1 sometime. Edit: there I am at 22:10. You guys made good time across BC, not many Grandpas can say they’ve crossed entire provinces under their own power.

[@liamrichard]

@@Spanderson99 I remember passing you! That’s awesome you found this. Divided hwy is nice besides for that fact. Talking to other bikers is great. That’s an amazing ride you did. I’d love to do a ride to Bella Coola sometime. I’ve looked at it on maps but haven’t gone yet.

[@randallgd]

@@liamrichard We drove there and mt biked when were there beautiful place lots bug spray needed :)

[@MTTBIKEPACKER]

Wow this is great and encouraging as well,

[@scottsugimoto8223]

Just started watching , but have to head out to an out of town wedding. Will finish tonight ! Been wondering what you have been up to young man ! Your grandpa and I are the same age. I plan to ride ( not race ) the BC Epic bike race next year. We're old , but still moving foreward !!! ❤

[@liamrichard]

It’s amazing what your body can do, even if you’re a bit older!

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

I have the fondest memories of my grandfather. ❤

[@dudqlsjo]

정말 멋집니다. 최고의 브로맨스입니다. 저도 자전거여행을 좋아하지만, 이정도의 도전은 엄두도 못냅니다. 좋은 영상 감사합니다. 멀리 한국에서 응원합니다.

[@rattlingjunkie]

Loved it!

[@liamrichard]

Awesome!

[@freightdawg6762]

EPIC!!!💯💯💯💯

[@HomeInBeing]

I never knew my grandpa's.. nice 👍

[@randallgd]

Ditto for me but they live on through us man, at least thats how i chhose to see it. So awsome these two got to do this maybe we can do something like this with someone we love:)

[@rattlingjunkie]

I can't wait to watch it all!

[@Chelsify]

I'm 65 and last September I cycled Edmonton to Loreto Mexico. Over 6000 km and 3 months it took me. I went down the PCH and I love Mexico!

[@liamrichard]

That's an amazing trip! Good job

[@robadr13]

Impressive daily distances! I'm thinking the breaking of the trailer axle could have been a blessing in disguise. I was wondering if you considered taking smaller roads across the Prairies? Could it have been a more pleasant ride? Kudos to you & your grandpa...and yay to grandpas! 🙂

[@liamrichard]

Yes, me and my grandpa said the same thing about the trailer for this trip. We figured we’d take the hwy the whole way as it was definitely the fastest way to get back.

[@marcpikas2859]

Had that dream for a long time but not any more. Too many distracted drivers and can’t stand the noise from trucks and cars so I stick to bike paths.

[@lenndailou8814]

First comment.. Like..from Delhi

[@liamrichard]

Awesome!

[@edoublefilms]

Awesome!!!

[@liamrichard]

@@edoublefilms Still awaiting your next video

[@robkcra]

Well done! The “goats” on the second day (and throughout the Fraser Canyon) are actually California Big Horn Sheep.

[@liamrichard]

Ah, I seem to get them mixed up

[@susanb4816]

Sitting is a slow death; grandpa just saved 5 years for himself:)

[@Pewjumper777DonThompson]

I wonder if I passed you riding all over the city of Medicine Hat where I live..

[@liamrichard]

We very well may have

[@DeepakKumar-ox5ti]

Nice video + mesmerizing beauty. One thing I say that the infrastructure, the roads of Canada are incredible. If you have added more things like food and water in detail like taking lunch etc then it was much better. I have watched this video twice.

[@liamrichard]

We took the trans Canada hwy, the main hwy across all of Canada, so it was made pretty well. Thanks for watching!

[@hammockguy199]

Liam, a question about this trip. Why did you choose the route that you did vs the Trans Canada Trail? Need to also say this is another example of a great adventure and video that you have produced…thank you.

[@liamrichard]

The trans Canada trail would add at least 1000km to the trip, more gravel, and goes a lot of zig zagging through the prairies. Never really considered it for this trip. Thanks for watching!

[@hammockguy199]

Thank you makes a lot of sense.

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[@samajier2566]

Nice video,,,

[@Douglas36360]

I notice that you have collapsavke camping chairs. Could you let meknow what type they are? Thanks

[@liamrichard]

@@Douglas36360 We found the small little chair just on the side of the hwy haha, I believe it was from the dollar store.

[@สุจิตราคงสถิตย์]

Hello 👍🇹🇭

[@edoublefilms]

Does the bike problems hurt the bike?

[@liamrichard]

@@edoublefilms what bike problems? 🤯

[@jamesmerritt7273]

No back roads in Canada?

[@liamrichard]

@@jamesmerritt7273 there are lots, we decided to take the trans Canada because it’s the most simple, and straightforward way, with nice shoulders, lots of the back roads would be gravel as well

[@JohnPaul-o9n]

Don’t wanna brag but I actually know this guy

[@liamrichard]

@@JohnPaul-o9n No way 🤯 No shot that John Paul just commented on my video! I’m your biggest fan!

[@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887]

Ya, I find it unbelievable that a campground can't accommodate two bikes and a 8x8 tent.

[@liamrichard]

Yea that was crazy. There were signs for a campground, and we showed up, and they said we can’t put a tent up, only RV’s. So much for the camping signs

[@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887]

​@@liamrichard we have run into this same issue. I can't understand it? On thz other hand, the owner of an only rv park allowed us to pitch our tent on her section for the night.

[@maritimegirl3612]

@@liamrichardThat sucks!

[@robertdesantis6205]

Must have mistaken you two for a couple of terrorists. 🚴🚴‍♂️​@@liamrichard

[@paulperrier6702]

Congratulations to you and your grandfather! I’m a year younger than him and I completed a cross Canada solo bicycle trip last summer. Check it out please! Thank you!

[@duncanmuir9275]

Way to go Grandpa! You rock man.