Biking Across America (part 3)

Part 3/Days 8-12 of biking 3,000 miles across America on a 3-seater bike! Get a free bottle of immune supporting Vitamin D + 5 individual travel packs, both FREE with your first purchase! Click: drinkag1.com/karaandnate
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super “normal.” I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment.
We discovered the world of “travel hacking” while planning our honeymoon & became addicted ;)
So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a “one year” trip around the world.
Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went back home to “normal life.” We started this channel to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with living on the road and found a new passion for capturing our travels through video. So we did everything we could to keep going.
4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time!
After ~2 years of van life, we are back to full time international traveling! And now we are finding the best adventures the world has to offer :)
We are incredibly grateful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey!
00:00 Biking Across America
01:14 day 8: girls’ first flat
10:53 day 9: guys’ leotards
25:26 day 11: Nate’s knee..
32:04 day 12: 1,000 miles in!
40:58 bloops

[@Addielaide439]

Not Evie being absolutely dripped out when she took over for Nate. She had the vipers, with the colorful helmet, with the rag bride shirt, with the pink bike shorts. The whole fit was top notch.

[@conorholmes4796]

“I’m a downhill dad now” made me laugh, she’s pretty friggen cool that’s for sure 🇨🇦

[@smshautem72]

Fr

[@smurphyncassi]

My favorite part of this entire video is Evie saying "I'm a downhill dad, imma downhill dude" 😂😂❤😂😂

[@Jule_Vlogs]

Lol

[@VivaLaVoce16]

Dusty needs a lot more credit for his Forrest Gump scene!! lmao! Had me cracking up! Great job you guys!

[@dominikaujlaky8282]

My favorite part!

[@cd2290]

Nate, don’t look at it as “letting the team down” when you need to rest your knee. Instead consider it “creating an opportunity for Evie to shine ✨ “ Great job team ❤

[@moonpie21012]

Can we talk about how brilliant Evie is, at riding the bike, filming, everything. That girl is going places!🎉 also congrats Sarah and dusty!

[@prattfam1868]

Congrats?????

[@crystal14w]

Sarah and Dusty are running a mile every single day for 365 days plus riding the bike. They are doing extra work, way to go everyone! @@prattfam1868

[@RGE_Music]

365 days running@@prattfam1868

[@drinkinslim]

Congrats (to Sarah and Dusty) for 365 days of running every day @@prattfam1868

[@Lilc97Jax]

@@prattfam1868anniversary of 365 straight days of running at least 1 Ie

[@jalyassin]

Am I the only one who was screaming "grab 5 more" at the screen when Nate picked up 3 tubes at the Flagstaff bike shop?! 😆

[@dianastevens9156]

I was right there with you!😂

[@Rocwallaby]

I was thinking ‘get 10’ 😂😂

[@porshp8941]

literally!! yelled out loud!!! get 10!!! man i was so frustrated i had to rewind and yell again

[@electricheartpony]

For this type of adventure, have at least two spares for each day. So, 1 week between? That's 14.

[@jalyassin]

@@porshp8941 Hahahaha 👍

[@laneyhesse8102]

I love how they call all the guys “the dads” and even though Nate isn’t actually a dad his mustache, funky shirts, and safety suspenders really adds to the the “dad vibes” 😂 ❤

[@meghannterry9441]

The Forest Gump segment made the whole fame lol. More Dusty and Sarah!

[@abbie..19]

My Sunday morning routine : wake up, go to church, go home, lay in my bed, and watch Kara and Nate!!

[@77.tsisfire]

Same I just got back from church and I am really loving these new long vids!!❤

[@jeffgibbon977]

Same exsept the church part… we stopped going after covid

[@jeffgibbon977]

We go on importent dates like chrismas or easter

[@Madiswaney2030]

SAME!!!

[@milapetranova]

THATS EXACTLY WHAT I DID!!!

[@TomAgFan]

Sunday afternoon just got better!!

[@everettfowler11]

Fax❤

[@thequeenofducks8354]

frr

[@kelseylloyd6458]

Sunday morning for me!!

[@dianajones7999]

For me too !

[@alisinwanderland]

Hi there Kara and Nate...If you don't have the Tannus ARMOUR tire inserts in your tires, I highly recommend that you get them, right away. My brother rides his bike to work every day and I was replacing his tubes and/or his tires nearly every three weeks from all the ultra-fine (literally, smaller-than-a-hair thin) semi-truck radial tire shrapnel on the road he rides on. We have gone 8 months now without a tube or tire change...THEY WORK! In the meantime, keep up the awesome riding. You have so much energy and vitality, and you've got this!!!

[@caitlinboycher8596]

I know Sarah doesn’t necessarily want to have the attention but I wanna hear from her more! I feel like we are missing out on her quips and funnies!

[@rickute1458]

Her and dusty are the smart quiet ones.

[@JustOneQuestion]

Definitely agree but if they don't want the attention then we have to respect that.

[@scottchilders4064]

O M G!! Dusty wins the internet with his recreation of Forrest Gump scene!!! That was hilarious!!😂😂😂

[@officialAmpersand]

it's always nice when both Kara & Nate AND Eamon & Bec both upload on the same day :)

[@jenny4ynwa895]

And Kingingit!! ❤️

[@glacierhollowfarm]

I agree!

[@soapygirl83]

I'm confused why they call themselves The dads when only Rick is actually a dad but they should just be the dudes

[@john0919681]

​@soapygirl83 it was a coined phrase by one of Rick's kids referring to the three guys, back when they were riding in Colorado.

[@Temarama7]

But why does she sound like a twelve year old hard to watch a lot of them now all sound like kids very weird, great video other then child like

[@macc.n.cheese]

Yall passed through the land on my people. I am Diné and seeing y’all talking about the Navajo Code talkers was cool!! Sending good medicine to guys for the rest of your journey and praying to creator to keep you all protected and safe!! ❤️🪶

[@tamisnowden8555]

Evie doing the filming and commentary on the bike was epic!!

[@piplup10203854]

28:40 Can we talk about how awesome Evie is! Seriously stepping in for Nate and joining the dudes and then just helping the ladies crush it on this trip and then picking up the vlogging and all that is just awesome.

[@TravelWithTats]

The downhill dads!! haha

[@piplup10203854]

@@TravelWithTats Hahah yeah the downhill dads! I love that haha 🤣

[@withanopenheart]

Think it’s so funny that Kara calls the groups “the girls” and “the dads” 😂😂😂

[@nickislade5533]

Actually the young girls called then that when they were doing these joined vlogs a couple of years ago.I think the little ones couldn’t get the concept at the time that women were more than moms and men were more than dads.

[@cd2290]

I could be wrong but I think their dad is the only dad in the bunch

[@drinkinslim]

You are correct. I remember one of them saying how it's funny that only one of them is a dad yet they're called the dads 😂@@cd2290

[@nickislade5533]

@@cd2290 yeah

[@cynthialora7243]

So so happy to see more clips of Sarah within the first 5 minutes … we love you Sarah ❤❤ also this crew man you guys make me feel all the emotions but your vibes together are just great! Love seeing videos of you all together 😊

[@TinaMarie1984]

Way to goooo Dusty & Sarah!! That’s incredible! I’m loving this journey & series! You’re all doing such a great job. I hope your knee is feeling better now, Nate 💙

[@hatewaiting]

My favorite YT couple. I would love to see a challenge where Kara has to plan everything for one month. I bet they’d be tan and warm. Lol

[@Tazzy5]

AWESOME IDEA!!!

[@insighttravel]

Yesss! Or we can supply the ideas and she has to choose a random comment - you can do this Kara

[@karenwallaceadventures3146]

Biking through Monument Valley ~ Epic!! Loved the Forrest Gump reenactment with Dusty 😃 Shout out to Evie for standing in for Nate 👏🏽 He made a wise choice. Such a gorgeous ride! 😍

[@kmzkmz6375]

Shoutout to Sarah, hope she is doing okay. To everyone, y’all are incredible!!!

[@lifeofjp9831]

I was thinking the same thing, she seems sad :(

[@tiah1927]

I don’t think someone expressing emotions makes them “emotional”. We all feel emotions, as do you Nate. You just said you feel disappointment and sadness. Kara just feels more free to express hers.That doesn’t make her more emotional and you less.

[@deloresthomas5624]

Thanks Nate for talking about the history of Code Talkers especially during Indian Heritage Month

[@Herr_Sensenmann]

Really loving these longer videos, thank you guys for the continued entertainment and please travel safely. If I rewatch a video does that count as a new view?

[@monicatruong1223]

Yes

[@JWGasper0125]

It should

[@Herr_Sensenmann]

Cool, thanks.@@monicatruong1223

[@Herr_Sensenmann]

Thanks@@JWGasper0125

[@micahwolf8773]

You have to watch it from start to end and click off the video then back on for it to count as 2 separate views

[@Frankee33]

Kara’s Aussie accent is really coming along in leaps and bounds! Good on ya mate! Safe travels!!

[@julienavilez-rx3gw]

Oh my God my favorite part is when Evie says “I’m a downhill, Dad , I’m a downhill dude.”

[@immarissa]

I cannot explain how much I look up to Kara. Such a genuine, kind, brave person who perserveres no matter the situation. I am in awe of Kara every upload.

[@debbiecollins1154]

I just want everyone to know what an amazing little girl Eveie is not only biking for Nate but using the camera like the camera like a pro. Great job Eveie you are amazing! Loved the video.❤

[@kevinfleming9919]

At 20:15 into the video when you guys have "your wagons circled" (vans in together in a triangle, lol!) in the sky above the vans at the bottom left of the Butte in the background, it looks like the stars are forming the top of a ❤️ heart peeking out beside the Milky Way! May angels 😇 be watching over you all in all your travels and adventures!🙏

[@UrbanAnalog]

This family group is my new favorite thing to watch

[@TheScarlettrouge]

The transition from Nate to Kara listening to the voicemail was fantastic! 😂

[@FernandezF13]

Thank you for including Native American culture in your videos! It’s far and away that native culture is shown as a huge part of the success of USA.

[@redgarcia1427]

I have to laugh at how many times the drawers or cabinet doors come open when you take off when a simple latch would solve the problems!! LOL✌🐢

[@froufrou7773]

kara!!!! green is your color. you looked unbelievably gorgeous in the AG1 ad !!!!!

[@TopG-ue5mp]

This series is some of the best content you’ve posted, and the fact there’s more to come is great 👍🏻

[@Miss_Lotus88]

These are so much fun. As someone who suffers from chronic illness and misses doing things like this its nice to live vicariously through you guys!

[@debraadkins-brown399]

I am as you. I miss doing physical challenges and am living vicariously through Kara and Nate. I only made ¾ of the way around the world when my body quit on me. I miss traveling and the adventures of just "normal" life. But watching this group of friends brings me joy. God is good even in this stage of my life.

[@kristenw6477]

Love seeing Sarah in the video more!! You guys rock! Evie is awesome!!

[@GameOverAus]

So love all your positivity and general love for each other.

[@vishakhachhaparwal6562]

Dusty's Forrest Gump impression was so funny!!😂 You all are doing an amazing job!!

[@megcramer1941]

When Evie said she was a downhill dad and a downhill dude I was laughing she’s so funny 😂

[@Roww9]

Anyone else for Nate being a history teacher?!?!

[@Niallisababe1]

Dusty was funny reenacting that movie scene. Love seeing him and Sarah. I would be so terrified to bike on those busy roads with cars flying by me at such high speeds. You all are doing great. Might need some more cold weather clothes though 😁

[@user-gr6gs6re8r]

Thank you Kara and Nate for sending so much positivity out into the universe!

[@PassiveAgressive319]

Evie must be made part of the official riding team. She’s such a team player. What an amazing young woman😊🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

[@SammieLake68]

Me and my husband are with you Kara on the bagel! Everything is the best!!! We love ours with garlic and chive so much!!

[@petem6846]

Been watching your Biking Across America and really enjoying them. Can't believe your route goes over Wolf Creek Pass (3,000 feet of climbing in 9 miles--6+% grade)--folks, that's awesome!!

[@saumyapathak5865]

Hey Kara and Nate❤ I'm from India and have been following you for 5 years now. Or all your videos, I love the van life and such adventure ones the most. A teeny tiny request, pls do consider doing that trip along the west coast from Washington to California, which you had meticulously planned before the pandemic hit. Loveeee you❤❤

[@GlobetrotterGranny]

Evie is being taught well. She’s going to be an awesome KZbinr at some point in the near future!

[@beesha9273]

i can not believe you went through my home town TUBA CITY AZ. i love your videos and have been following you for maybe 3 years, I love you both. good luck on the bike ride and safe travels to you all.

[@sylvianierling9151]

Your adventures with Rick & Bec and family & Dusty & Sara are just the BESTEST!! Love your energy, positive attitude, infectious laughter and genuine love of adventure and each other. So glad you connected with Rick and family years ago and that you all are always encouraging each other and up for crazy adventures! Some of your best videos in 7+ years!! Looking forward to Part 4 and beyond!!! OH, and the Forest Gump scene with Dusty was HILARIOUS and BRILLIANT!

[@amymoxley1165]

I saw Kara and the girls when they rode right past my house on Friday! I was coming home from grocery shopping. I pulled in the driveway, yelled to my teen son to help me unload the car, and then decided to see if I could meet them. When I pulled up in my little green car, they were taking a drink break in front of my friend, Susan's, house. I totally fan girled. The girls were so lovely!!! I forgot to tell Bec that I'm a homeschool mom too. Luckily, our trees in Maryland are peak right now, so they have some good scenery.

[@mylittlesuperhero581]

The truck that stopped to check on you ladies is a true kind person. Around here we stop and check on people for the most part. ❤

[@dfgatorfan]

You should take one of the popped tubes, cut it down the seem all the way around (remove the valve), and then wrap it around the new tube before you put the tire back on. That extra layer of rubber helps a ton.

[@bethanyskylor6119]

Congrats Sarah and Dusty!! 🎉 Epic episode everyone!!

[@Sarah-fd5lt]

Gosh…I didn’t expect to cry until the end of your journey. But I’m just here thinking about how you two come in so strong for each other if one is down. We’ve seen it time and time again in your videos. So inspiring and truly what life is about.💜

[@bluej511]

Man i am loving these long videos. So just a tip, and one of the most important things for anyone that rides a bike, it might seem trivial but get fitted. Its going to save your knees like you wouldn't believe. Congrats on making it to the end, can't wait to see all the episodes. Stay safe God bless.

[@ginkodragon]

Definitely! The adjustment of your seat and reach makes a big difference! Also a gel seat insert addituon on the seat might help your butt on those long rides!

[@Lukearthwalker]

You're 100% right. It certainly looked like Nate's seat was too low and that could easily explain the knee issues.

[@bluej511]

@@ginkodragon for long rides a cutout is better then a gel insert. It takes the pressure off the "butt" area lol.

[@ginkodragon]

​@bluej511 cutouts can help, but if your body is not in condition, the gel really helps! My sister and used them when we were training for our very first century ride.

[@bluej511]

@@ginkodragon interesting. I've been riding since I was like 7 continuously lol.

[@AmoreLifeDigitalNomads]

Favorite clip...when the trandem goes by, with Kara 'dancing' in the back seat. Love you guys!! thanks for years of entertainment

[@a_flowerforyou]

30:10 Oh my gosh but can we talk about how Dusty and Nate have such a similiar laugh here😂 I almost thought it was Nate but then remembered he was resting this day from biking lolll

[@nancylayden6871]

I love seeing Kara and Nate's faces going across the country! Love from Illinois!

[@lynzyrisingsun]

Evie “I’m a down hill dad.” All serious 😂😂😂😂

[@suek.5057]

Y'all are friendship goals, and thanks for all the beautiful scenery shots... plus stars!

[@shelliregnier1712]

What an adventure! All of you are amazing to watch! Glad you're better Nate! Safe travels! Can't wait to see the next one.

[@betsyellis1507]

The positive energy from everyone is absolutely insane to me. How incredible, such a great group of people. You go guyssssss🎉❤

[@claudine1928]

The latex onesies are hilarious. The daughters are soo cute, and the one with the camera a naturel with it. The native Americans don't get enough credit in the US, if you have to learn of there heroics at a Burger King that they own. Dusty sounds just like Nate. Nate take care of that knee, and also Sweet Breakfast Nate. Scenery is amazing. Good luck all of you🚵‍♀️🚵🍀

[@gaylevaldes9086]

I was pretty surprised Nate didn’t know the code talker history.

[@mustlovedogs5569]

No latex....lycra

[@joeagius3992]

You guys are THE most feel good KZbin channel of all time. Instant mood booster no matter what is going on!

[@crystal14w]

I miss the beautiful peaks of Colorado. I am so glad to be following this adventure. Everyone is truly an inspiration! Thank you so much for inspiring my fitness journey and career change 🥲

[@jdubien123]

Love this series! You guys are amaaaazing! We ( my family and I) look forward to watching you guys, also eamon and Bec every week! :) so much love from 🇨🇦

[@rubiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Props to the ppl in front of the bike actually doing the biking that seems tuff

[@bryan5213]

I honestly love the mix of excitement, adventure, and learning your channel provides! ❤

[@lauraimpellizzeri7717]

So many laugh out loud moments. ❤️🤣

[@alwaysfallingshort]

Evie is a downhill dad! Adorable.

[@monicasgh68]

I love how Kara's nails matched her AG1 in her commercial. And how they are such good friends that they represent their friends Eamon and Bec with the Habit sticker behind the driver's seat! You all are one of may favorite KZbinrs.

[@dangmusings.2589]

The beautiful starry night sky

[@elizabeth4614]

Rick is me running for the quarter on the ground 😂😂. I love finding change in the ground and I cannot resist picking it up! 😂

[@BrandonPrive1432]

those kids need a youtube channel they're hilarious, in all 3 parts so far they've been solid, "im a downhill dad, im a downhill dude" lolol too funny!

[@clareriley]

Also have to say the extra 10 minutes makes so so so so so so so so so so so so much difference for comfort to watch. It really makes you relax and chill when watching instead of sit watch... over. Amazing the difference. Please keep them this long guys. Love you guys ❤❤❤

[@sanmassara2541]

So beautiful! Thanks for all the giggles you guys. Love from Ohio.

[@wessebaggers]

You all a great group together ❤❤❤ I love watching these! It makes my work day so much better! Thank you ! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@chellegoodfriend]

The little girls are the sweetest, must make the trip more fun to have their sparkly energy to infuse tired riders

[@dharmalevi]

Perks of being awake at 3am haha also would just like to say I absolutely love you guys one of the best yt channels and I just love how real you guys are with showing all the good and bad and I also admire your relationship it's made me believe that there are good men/women out there thank you kara and Nate ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dharmalevi]

11:49 also I'm with Kara I love everything bagel with cream cheese and chives 🫶🏼

[@efekovic]

I love watching your adventures. I feel like I'm travelling with you. And I exercise my English by watching you. I wish you strength, health and luck on this long journey.

[@lisaioannou6758]

Dusty at the end. Fantastic

[@AinsleyPowell21312]

Sarah and rusty NEED to start youtube!! They would immediately get so many subscribers cause we all would watch them!!!!!!😂

[@MamaVee50]

You are giving us the most beautiful view of the US countryside! Thanks for the star shots as well! ❤

[@madilynmilam2337]

"the dads" even though they all aren't dads had me dead 🤣

[@somewhereintime7831]

OMG! So beautiful... I cried with joy, and empathy when Evee took over for Nate. This entire group is what REAL TEAM is like (big or small). Be careful and may you all complete the journey in peace, love, and delicious joy.

[@alicebeard2748]

I look forward to this series every week now. Also Kara, the green AG1 hat makes your eyes look green. And yes, it’s the everything bagel with chives. Actually what I eat most mornings. Y’all are killing it!!! The guys in hilarious matching outfits made my day. I love how supportive everyone is of each other. Can’t wait until next week.

[@jefferygalbraith4195]

My favorite KZbin channel hands down!!!! No question!!!! It brings such an immense feeling of joy and complete entertainment. Kara and Nate are such great personalities and motivators to get out and do and enjoy every second and feel all the feels!!!!LOVE YOU GUY!!!!!

[@davefier2489]

You'll are kicking assss all with a smile on your face. Your journey is truly impressive. Sending much love and respect from Boulder, Colorado. Ride on Ride on!!!!!

[@travelertrome8449]

Monument Valley is on my bucket list of places to visit. Seeing your drone views of the ride through there is absolutely breathtaking. I already know that whenever this series is done, this section in the series will have been one of the best.

[@carlosmatos2315]

Had a really rough week and this will definitely brighten up my day :) Thank you Kara & Nate

[@micahwolf8773]

No joke I was thinking the same thing

[@hokey23537]

Love that you are back to calling them “the Dads”! i’ve been waiting since this series began.

[@pambrown8692o]

The story about how that Navajo Code Talkers and WW2 is on of my favorites.

[@NSA20]

U 2 always make me smile ❤ thank you for sharing your life with us

[@patsyjeanflaharty5318]

You guys honestly have the very best videos on KZbin. Absolutely love them. Kara is so stinking beautiful whether bathed or not. Your spirt shines. Be safe. Thanks for bringing us along on your trip.

[@jackiethebigreddog]

So proud of you two for pushing yourselves through this journey. Excited to see what's to come in the future. 💕

[@stephaniejackson4951]

It’s pretty exciting watching y’all as travel vloggers and finally knowing a destination you’ve traveled through! Considering the crazy drama that went down in Tuba, y’all have to be done with the trip by now!? Hope your body’s are feeling strong and amazing! It’s awesome to see y’all support each other! Love it! Cheers y’all!

[@cynjim88]

17:08 The way Dusty started running.. Perfect imitation of Forest Gump