Biking the 100 Mile White Rim Trail in a Day

[@duzer]

Hello my friends! I really hope you enjoy watching this video of one of the most beautiful places on the planet! It’s a long day out, but what’s better than peddling a bike all day? Have any of you done the White Rim? Or visited Moab?

[@duzer]

@bob ragsdale We broke up :( We shared a lot of life beautiful experiences together in 12 months, but it was not meant for the long haul. So to answer your question, you won't be seeing her in upcoming videos.

[@duzer]

bob ragsdale thanks my man! Have a great weekend

[@MrBabyLegs107]

We did the Primitive Trail Loop at Devils Garden. Amazing experience!

[@duzer]

Blake Johnson very cool!

[@thebudgetcyclist4310]

You're really inspirational to watch and I hope you keep continuing to make videos

[@lostman65]

three years ago on sep 18 i rode the white rim in one day on my single speed... i was 50 years old!!!

[@duzer]

hell yeah buddy!! That's huge

[@glockster6848]

Also thank God for his wonderful creation

[@ebhkkc1]

Indeed. I love when God brags 😎

[@RESolberg]

I loved this video. For my 70th birthday my son and I rode the white rim trial with rim tours. It was one of the great adventures of my life.

[@TimLayla]

Glad to hear. I'll be 69 when I do it in April with my two brothers and others.

[@jlg3315]

beautiful!! thanks you guys 3 years later.....

[@duzer]

Thanks for watching…3 years later ;)

[@LMRomao]

what fantastic adventure Duzer. 100miles IN ONE DAY it,s not for every one.

[@coocookachoo2806]

Beauty, hats off, 100 miles on pavement is an accomplishment.

[@duzer]

Thanks!

[@jerrys.projects]

What you're saying at 14:00 is so true! We should appreciate what we have!

[@duzer]

Totally!

[@baredog6774]

I love watching your channel. Stay free, my friend. All those people you talk about who aren’t able to do what you do, can’t because they’re resources are being used to buy useless crap marketed to the most irresponsible people in our population. The price of two designer handbags could buy a good bike and would do them more good. Your bike is never going to throw you out of a house you worked your butt off to buy, it’s just going to enable your freedom. Cherish it!

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

Yeah that’s bull*** there’s a whole lot of people in this world that don’t buy designer handbags or bikes and can’t afford either.

[@stephenrgentry]

Love the Colorado soaks. I was born in Denver, 1952 and raised in Colorado Springs. My dad was in the Army stationed at Fort Carson. I love Colorado.

[@duzer]

Right on!

[@stephenrgentry]

@@duzer - Wow! That's the first time anyone replied to my comment. You're awesome. Love your adventures and your videos are very well done. Living in the Seattle area I ride the road bike a lot. The 200 mile Seattle to Portland classic is one of my favorites. I'll be 69 this May and am still getting out there".

[@albertoguerradelima5566]

So crazy how you ride under this blue sky and sunny day and don´t get soakead by sweat. at 15 celsius! Here in Brazil you'd be melting... keep sending all this great stuff!

[@bogwin9621]

We did the same thing. 18 hr. Was a big event in my life. Dark from the Hogsback on. Thanks for taking me back. Nice piece of work. I remember everything you showed me. Must be burned in.

[@duzer]

Such an incredible experience

[@bogwin9621]

@@duzer like riding all day in church.

[@johnnyeatworld]

Loved your message about "fill your heart with compassion and love for those who can't do this". Your humility, positive energy, and appreciation for nature inspires us all.

[@duzer]

Thanks my friend, exercise helps me think outside of the normal day to day thoughts, and I'm always filled with gratitude

[@Chrisb8s]

Awesome. I love how positive you are. So true, we can’t complain about a little hill. Today I replace a tire that I shredded from use on my surly lht. I am nearing 60 and u yu ok videos got me back on my bike. I have done 100 milers but have been down for awhile. Getting back in the saddle now. Thank you Ryan

[@duzer]

Right on! Glad to hear that you're getting back in to cycling! Happy trails my friend

[@apathy2673]

I ride that trail in the 80s with a camp midsummer. So hot we got up before dawn, rode til too hot, siesta, then ride past dark. Camp got ticketed because we slept where we could, didn't know there were sites. Camp's first bike trip with no support vehicle, just a bunch us kids with panniers. That place is awesome. Like, real, actual awe.

[@duzer]

Sounds like quite the adventure! Summertime would be BRUTAL down there!

[@bubby372]

Ryan your enthusiasm is only bettered by your sense of style.

[@duzer]

bubby372 nobody has ever said that I have good style, at least not with clothing, ha! So thank you

[@Scor-ah]

This looks amazing, I think I will suggest White Rim for a family ride. My brother (67) my sister (61) and my other brother (65) and myself(63) are all reaching retirement age and love to do this kind of stuff together...thanks for another inspirational segment of Duzer world

[@duzer]

This is a great family ride! You can camp out down there, take a few days to make it more manageable. Enjoy!

[@joangregg4378]

Moab is something I have to do. So beautiful. 100 miles in one day is really good happy 50th and 40th Birthday Mat and Ryan

[@duzer]

Thanks for watching!

[@marcocabral4838]

I can’t wait to do that trail. We love Moab!!! Funny I’ve never ridden a bike there, my wife loves to hike there. She’s not the biggest hiker but when we go to the red rocks she’s like a mountain goat lol! Maybe this year I’ll get some riding in there. 100 milers are just such an amazing time on dirt. Feels like such an incredible achievement. As others say it Ryan, you have an incredible energy about you. Wish I could carry that with me more, so hard to be super positive all the time. On the other hand I guess it should be so easy to look at everything in such a positive way. Considering how blessed we really are. Gotta get that change in paradigm more often. Keep being awesome my friend. You ever in the Napa area and want to ride or want a place to crash for a night please reach out.

[@harryfritter8266]

I'm an independent trucker and in 2005 I got a load to Alaska and saw a fatbike/snowbike in a cycle store and bought it. I rode it a few days later all over the sand dunes in winnemucca, NV and then spent 2 weeks in Moab. It was so amazing floating effortlessly on the sand and riding slickrock and the jeep trails. I go there several times every year since. Moab rocks!

[@JohnMFlores]

Did that ride over 20 years ago. Thanks for the memories!

[@duzer]

Such a special place

[@billysbikesbrews7183]

Scenery is Stunning.. I am 58 years old.. Watching this video makes me want to start planning my 60th birthday.. something BIG.. It be here before you know it.. My Birthday is January.. I seldom do anything big.. but not that year.. 2021.. someplace warm.. bike to Key West? Maybe two adventures.. one in January.. one in July... let me put some thought into it... Ryan.. Keep the AWESOME Videos coming...

[@duzer]

BIke to Key West, do it!! Cheers buddy

[@TheJoePavlik]

Duzer never leaves without his electric shaver. 👍

[@duzer]

TheJoePavlik you got that right!

[@MrEagan1975]

Most definitely 1 of my fav videos

[@duzer]

Thanks! WHite Rim is so beautiful

[@triTube70]

Wow, what a view

[@duzer]

It’s my happy place

[@charlesgee303]

Finishing off with Hardscrabble. Much respect.

[@duzer]

Man that a tough climb!

[@gravelsasquatch6430]

Well done boys!

[@duzer]

Thanks buddy!

[@PathfinderGregg]

Beautiful scenery. At the beginning of the ride the sky was amazing. So blue with puffy white clouds everywhere.

[@duzer]

Yeah, those clouds were perfect

[@raymondherrick1942]

Wow, Ryan great day for you & Matt. Outrageous views!!

[@duzer]

Thanks! The views are forever etched into my brain!

[@sonalmalhotra07]

Lovely my friend beautiful thoughts

[@duzer]

Thanks for listening

[@sonalmalhotra07]

@@duzer You are an inspiration- I have started with more bicycling too- I am 55 and now I bicyel 10-20 miles daily!

[@Nicool333]

I love this trail. Rode this many moons ago.

[@duzer]

Nicool333 it’s the best

[@lennyharp]

I have visited Moab and Castle Valley at family. Never ridden the trails though. I road long distance in the 1980-1992 time frame. On a 2 days off at the bike shop I rode Mesa AZ to Camp Verde on day one. I wandered around on day two towards Cottonwood, Cherry, Dewey-Humboldt and headed back to the Valley of the Sun with a detour south of Cordes Junction that I had noticed "Bloody Basin Road". I had studied the maps and knew it would be rough but I assumed it was do-able in 6 or 7 hours. I started the mapped out course and road hard from 1 to 6 and flatted at the only mileage marker I saw and it was half way. I was short of food and water and knew I was a long way from home. I hammered up and down rough roads to 11 Pm and started to see a glow that erased stars so I knew Phoenix/Mesa was in my path. I started to see road marks I knew and made it home about 1:30 AM. I was due at Bicycle Harbor at 9 AM and was late for work. I did have a tale to tell. I had ridden the Arizona Challenge a few times and loved the challenge and accomplishment that was due an adventurous ride. This ride was on a bike I built and was on pavement and dirt about half & half.

[@chrisconnors7418]

Great video! Beautiful trail. We did part of it in 1992 as part of a 1 month bike tour in the SW. It was my first time in the area and I fell in love with the scenery and atmosphere in the desert, especially in evenings and at night. I’ve gone back several times for biking and hiking although I’ve not done White Rim again. I think we did the section by where you had lunch but can’t accurately remember now.

[@duzer]

It's such a special place! So glad that you've experienced it

[@jekyll8004]

AWSOME scenery!!! I like how you always try to keep gratitude in everything and what you said in reference to others not being afforded the same privileges. It's almost an obligation that we get out "do" in honor, and in the "stead of" those that can't!

[@duzer]

Mark Murtoff totally! We choose discomfort and pain on these adventures, a lot of people don’t have that luxury. Thanks for commenting.

[@DarxusC]

I wish I could think like that, instead of thinking I could be doing something toward helping them, instead.

[@jekyll8004]

@@DarxusC If we can help, we should, but quite often there is little we can do for those that are hours, miles or countries away. We should help the ones that are within our reach but when those opportunities are not immediate and available not waste the time that we have been graciously gifted. I think Ryan is a perfect example of this!

[@Lion_McLionhead]

That desert is so synonymous with western movies, you can't not imagine being transported into a movie with John Wayne.

[@duzer]

I totally agree! Love that landscape

[@kidabek]

Putting this on my to do list

[@jeffkatzer]

Great adventure Ryan. Thanks for taking me along.

[@duzer]

Thanks for joining!

[@thegram9207]

Yes, you are a lucky boy. Good thing you are grateful too.

[@Road38910]

It is a joy that your not trying to lay down some heavy metal track to this video. Kudos to you.

[@duzer]

Thanks, I try to keep it chill

[@kellybrooks9899]

Thanks for sharing! It’s my 60th year, might have to try that this fall. Great tunes. Great attitude No 7-11 burritos for me however 🤭

[@duzer]

I hope you make it happen!

[@julieberberich9789]

Than you for making this video.

[@stewheart]

Duzer x Debussy yeiaaaaaa boiiiiiieeeee

[@mtnbk71]

Thanks for posting this video, it really helped as we did it this past Thursday and everyone one in our group(4 of us) finished it. 2 of us did it from the boat ramp at Mineral Bottom. We met the other 2 at the top of the Shafer trail, we were able to replenish food and water there, and then continue the journey. Such an amazing ride and experience!!!!

[@duzer]

Right on!! Glad you got to experience this, it’s incredible

[@gaoutdoor4372]

Best way to celebrate birthday,well done.

[@duzer]

I agree!!

[@TheDadofThem]

Amazing place!

[@adamvroon9257]

Haha "you got this buddy, come on man, Aaaaaahhhh!!!" Definitely been there@

[@duzer]

Adam Vroon a little self motivation pep talk

[@trwilliams22]

Looking forward to riding this in a few weeks!

[@duzer]

You’re gonna love it

[@TheDadofThem]

Awesome creation, God!!

[@bicycleit2383]

What a great place nothing like that here in the boring UK

[@andrew5718]

I would love to ride that trail ! You're lucky, Ryan

[@duzer]

It’s a special place

[@LesCyclopreneurs]

Excellent, love IT 😃

[@dudeonbike800]

Toe straps on the water bottles you aren't drinking from are a good idea. The White Rim is Navajo sandstone, same formation as the Slickrock Trail. Nice job on Murphy's Hogback. And that was what, after 70, 80 miles? Color me impressed!

[@duzer]

Those big hills at the end of White Rim are BRUTAL!! I love that area so much

[@huntstyle]

I get the same feeling when in Moab. I love it there!

[@duzer]

Huntstyle it’s a special place

[@marianlenehan9618]

Great achievement guys - especially Matt. I did 35 km today and I’m done

[@mtbyumyum]

What an incredible way to see southern Utah. Thanks!

[@duzer]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

JUST BREATHTAKING VIEWS! GORGEOUS COLORS ! BE SAFE! GODS COUNTRY! THANK YOU MOTHER EARTH !

[@duzer]

David Stillman Mother Earth for the win!! And Monday is earth day!

[@csmankowski]

Awesome! Keep up the good work, man. I “found” you during the govt shutdown and I’ve been a fan ever since.

[@duzer]

Craig Mankowski thanks Craig!! Glad that something positive came out of that mess:) have a great weekend!

[@kevinlooney8200]

Great job! The views are awesome.

[@duzer]

Kevin Looney they are forever etched into my memories

[@pamelakay3895]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO jealous! Salivating! MORE DRONE FOOTAGE of the dessert, please!

[@duzer]

pamela dobrowolski I wish I could have gotten more drone footage, but it’s not allowed Inside the National Park

[@daveconnery3384]

@@duzer What kind of dessert did you bring Ryan? Terra Misu? Rocky Road ice cream? :) No drones in National Parks and if you are thinking of camping on the White Rim, you will need to get a permit well in advance. Great video Ryan!

[@duzer]

@@daveconnery3384 No desert actually, should have packed a pint of ice cream, ha!

[@SandraMartinez-qx6hc]

100 miles of smiles... love it!!

[@duzer]

I'm actually still smiling!

[@overlandaf_adventures472]

White time was the coolest spot I have ever been. Especially coming from canada

[@nas6587]

Awesome scenes Ryan... What a way to spend on a friends birthday...

[@duzer]

sebastian kathi it was quite the birthday present

[@nas6587]

@@duzer I started following you last month ... The trail looks very much like the landscape here in Namibia..

[@duzer]

@@nas6587 Thanks for following! Stay tuned for more! And wow, Namibia, I wanna go there someday!

[@nas6587]

@@duzer u love the outdoors so u will love Namibia...

[@Zebrahiker]

This was beautiful! Nice work

[@duzer]

Thanks

[@peterpalov5157]

Lawn chair drill team that is awesome

[@duzer]

They are the best at the local parade

[@SAL-I-M]

you are so right about making motorcycle sounds, it really helps

[@duzer]

Salvador Martinez rmmmm rmmmm rmmm, rrrrnmmm rrrrrmmmm rrrroooommmm

[@mesquitoful]

That’s insane. I drove that trail in one day and it kicked my ass.

[@duzer]

It’s a beast!

[@dimrub]

Apropos your words about being away from technology, it was fun to be notified about this video - then watch it - while on a bike tour of my own, albeit mine has cell reception throughout, along the not so blue Danube.

[@duzer]

wow, sounds like you're in a beautiful area, enjoy my friend!

[@MaShcode]

Heading out in nature, experiencing wilderness, is the epitomy of connected. Habitually checking a smart phone 150 times a day is the very definition of disconnected.

[@duzer]

so true!

[@randyjorgensen8363]

OK Ryan, man, you are killing me! Last years RAGBRI ride got me convinced I needed to do that. Looked just too fun. Now this ride comes along, and granted I would take a bit longer to do it so I could enjoy the views and solitude, but the choice is gona’ kill me. I guess I need to flip a coin.

[@duzer]

Randy Jorgensen do both!!! :)

[@shont2006]

Great Video...fantastic scenery!

[@duzer]

Thanks!

[@OGColorado]

I'd put a Son Dynohub and Edelux headlight on that Trek 1120. It is an awesome touring / bikepacking bike.

[@duzer]

oooh, sounds cool!

[@nonoririko2056]

Happy big 4 0 !

[@duzer]

Thanks dude

[@brndnew01]

You're an inspiration!! If you're ever in the Carolinas let me know!!

[@duzer]

josh miller I’ll let you know! Love it there

[@roblaw3541]

Well done dude's. keep on keepin on Ryan, awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@duzer]

Thanks Rob!

[@wilson5wa]

We love Moab. Hired a trail running guide to take us on some hidden gem runs a few years ago. So much beautiful country to explore.

[@duzer]

I love running there too!

[@ninemilliondollars]

I’ve ridden trails around Moab and loved it. Next time I want to ride WRT and stay one night down there so I can be more immersed in the luxury of peace we miss in our everyday lives. And also to see the Milky Way, something I’ve only seen once. BTW you averaged 8 mph. Those hills are tough!

[@duzer]

MOab is the best!

[@alifecycles]

Great video dude.

[@duzer]

Thanks

[@stevelachappelle8571]

Omg, I can't wait in September I'm doing part of the Western Express route and the Grand Canyon connector. I can't wait to see UT.

[@duzer]

That'll be beautiful!

[@andrewdavid68]

Thanks for sharing the adventure Ryan. Takes me back to 1993, when I drove the Shafer Trail in a 1976 Chevrolet Malibu station wagon. Good times.

[@johnnyeatworld]

You mentioned halfway through your ride that your body was aching. One unsolicited suggestion is to try a suspension stem post for your hard tail mountain bike. I recently invested in one after many years of denial and it has made all the difference when going 30+ miles on hard uneven terrain. Now, going 40+ miles feels like being on the bike for 10. Now, I'm a believer!

[@duzer]

Cool! What brand did you buy?

[@jon4739]

You just suck me right into your world no matter what I am doing or the mood I am in. Amazing cinematography, amazing, production, amazing subject material. You have got it figured out.

[@duzer]

Thanks Jon! Appreciate it

[@guitarson4545]

Great video and ride with your friend. Hope to do this one day. Nothing like a sweet day of memories.

[@duzer]

the best memories!

[@guitarson4545]

@@duzer my best friend and I are 10 years apart in age and I could not wait to tell him about your video and how inspirational it has been to make plans with him to go on an adventure. Im blown away how beautiful it is out there. Thanks for the video.

[@gramon74]

I love this video, Ryan. Your positive energy just oozes out of the video - it's so infectious. I've been binge watching your videos and love the videos with your friends - especially Mira and John. Thanks for putting your positive energy out there for others to enjoy - it definitely brings me joy watching these videos.

[@duzer]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I'm hopefully gonna meet with John and Mira soon again

[@jennifersundt2600]

Carter was pretty impressed, he wants to do ride this

[@duzer]

Tell Carter to put in some MILES! haha

[@mmapassionista8797]

I rode Shafer and Potash that exact day, only 37 miles worth. And to think I almost bumped into one of my cycling adventure hero's on the trail ! Maybe we will bump into each other someday. Cheers and thanks for the great attitude and wonderful content. I think it may be impossible to watch your video's and not come away feeling a little better.

[@duzer]

Would have been so cool to meet you! BUmmer. Hope you enjoyed your day out there. Cheers my friend

[@bmurray7248]

Great video Ryan. I’ve been making regular trips to Moab to mountain bike from BC since 1992. Always planned on riding around the WRT in a day on a bike. Then I got a dual sport moto and did it. It’s a long day on a dirt bike. It would be cool to bang it off in a day on a bicycle I’d better get training. Leaving for Utah in a couple of days. : ]

[@duzer]

B Murray I bet it’s so fun on a dirt bike! Have fun in Utah!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

I have this on this falls agenda, hopefully “world events” are sorted out by then. I’ll need to lock down a campsite for at least one night though! Great vid! Love me some Moab!

[@duzer]

Hope you make it happen someday, it’s so beautiful

[@kentgaisford6806]

... did that during the Fat Tire Festival '95. Looking forward to my Déja Vu Tour in May 2021

[@danmitchell3758]

Great video! Congrats on completion😎😎😎

[@duzer]

Thanks

[@michaelp1109]

I knew 30 seconds in I wanted to do this. Time to trade out the road bike and find a mountain bike. You just gave me a goal. I'm 52 this year and by 55 I want to make this happen. Thanks for sharing and congrats to both of you. Where do I find the 100 mile route. Just googled and said it was 71 miles or so.

[@duzer]

The entire way around is 100, I reckon just the white rim road is 70...but you have to get back to your car...so it's 100. Hope you make it happen

[@michaelhallinan532]

I did that in a day when I was 35, Now i'm 53 (opposite of 35). Thought that was good enough but your video was so freakin good I need to do it again. Training day 1 starts tomorrow! great job!

[@tiffmercer4306]

My brother, his son and I are planning a day long mountain bike ride this fall and I tried to get them to do this one but it was a no go. But I finally got my brother on a bike after 25 years of trying! So one step at a time. I will make it there to ride that trail someday though.

[@duzer]

I hope that you do! It’s incredible

[@stephencsaplar6382]

Absolutely Brilliant!

[@Noneofyourbusiness-rq9jq]

So fit to do 100 miles on that terrain

[@kodyklondike7429]

Great job! O.O Now bike it back!

[@educanada3156]

Just the perfect place to ride a bike, it looks amazing!!!!!

[@richardmiller3808]

Ryan I would recommend you install a redshift suspension stem on your 1120. I put one on my 920 and it made all the difference in the world on less smooth terrain.

[@duzer]

I'll look into that!

[@louiscranfill4094]

Well done! Always been on my bucket list and after seeing your video lm even more inspired. Beautiful!

[@duzer]

Put it at the top!

[@rogerremnant1601]

Good choice in music!

[@duzer]

Roger Remnant thanks buddy!

[@winnieyyc-fox9612]

Wow, this is the best route I like most so far in your channel! It's too beautiful to be true! Wish one day I can try part of it.