Californian Gravel Bikepacking | Los Padres & Big Sur

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Howdy! Lots of you are asking for the route. If you check out my Strava it's on there in daily segments. www.strava.com/athletes/julietelliottuk

[@SOspruce]

Hey, Juliette. Ride looked like a ton of fun (especially with the crew) & totally inspiring. In looking for the route in Strava, for some reason it's not showing. Any ideas or is it necessary to do a follow request to see the dailies? Thanks & great job.

[@wayneC7]

Feel like having bagels 🥯 and PB now 😋😋

[@razzelda6914]

🌮

[@hankbadfinger2780]

That's my kind of ride....lots of food, beautiful scenery, naked campfire games , and end the day with a buzz and a sunset....awesome vid

[@kimsitaku]

Wow. I love backpacking and hiking. gravel bikepacking also looks awesome. With great friends!

[@jaycollins6792]

Passing the j at the end of day makes all the play worth it in every way.

[@bretmohler9719]

sounds pretty biased coming from you... JAY ;)

[@OGColorado]

Visit Colorado too :)

[@Grunge_Cycling]

Probably a spliff

[@hottrash7503]

the small "sneak a toke" pipes are nice. with the screw lid and straight design. for trips one can put flower and concentrate and it will last for a loong time.

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Looks like so much fun. Thanks for having us along.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks for watching. It was the best!

[@Giannis_Sarafis]

I have never been in California, but I'm astonished on how similar the scenery is to the scenery here in Greece! I should probably make a visit there! Nice ride, and a great channel as well!

[@cupeater]

I smiled all the way through this one, which seems to happen frequently with your vids.. almost always a feel good venture. priceless.

[@fa1coner]

Running the Big Sur marathon was one of the best experiences ever. I can only imagine how good it is to see more of that beautiful countryside offroad on a bike!

[@dafred9898]

And what really makes a trip like this is the people, and you have some super experienced people.

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

That looked one of the coolest most enjoyable bike packing adventures I've ever watched, and the usa californian vibe really does exist 👍🙂

[@TimothyEnloe]

What a fun adventure. Thank you for sharing!

[@333wheeler]

A Californian version of a 1970s CTC club weekend.. Seemed a throwback to the good old days and simpler times,, . Really laid back. nice roads and scenery. !

[@evanoc12345678]

Casual spliffs at the end .. I approve

[@GHinWI]

so non-stop happy in this video

[@micdavey]

Well done! It's adventures and stories like this that renew my hope for humanity. Cheers

[@2spoons]

Great video again.... and love the trail - and I smiled at the end as something was passed around lol

[@stephenjeffreys4219]

Gorgeous vid - thanks for posting it - please do a debrief about what you learned from your travel companions on this first trip in terms of kit and food choices - thanks

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I'm already planning that!

[@WorldwideCyclery]

PB on the bagel is the way to go!

[@WmCRobison]

I am glad you had fun in my backyard! You picked a perfect time of year to come for a ride. Everything is so green this time of year.

[@mattford9140]

What a trek! Very fun; thanks for sharing.

[@trailer1210]

Wow!!!!! Finding your channel is a highlight of the month wrt watching KZbin. So Happy to see this Video! Makes for a perfect Sunday evening viewing!!! Thanks a ton for making this!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨👌👌👌👌👌👌🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍

[@KyleTurnerSF]

Love all your videos but especially love your exuberance for new experiences. Looking forward to what spins up next...

[@prestonpendergraft7792]

Everything about this video was perfect. What a awesome trip.

[@keelferm]

I wanted to be on that trip. Good film! Love your energy

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It was amazing. Cheers

[@bramsanjanssan4908]

Honestly, this looks like so much fun. I'm jealous.

[@GWDadventures]

Awesome trip! Looking forward to someday doing a little bike packing! Just completed my first century in my 105 slate!

[@kenuescobedo9787]

One of the first videos I’ve seen that inspired me to try bikepacking. Hoping to bike from San Jose to Santa Cruz sometime soon! Cheers!

[@MrGanglius]

Did you do it already? I've ridden that area a lot (road bike touring)

[@kenuescobedo9787]

Jared Crawford-Levis I havent, do you have any recommended routes?

[@kerrylondon8631]

Check with... Bike connection. Palo Alto. San Francisco.. Experience ➕ dealership of full range bikes. And the Lifestyle 💪 👑 🏆 Im sure you'll make your Ride

[@RobsHIKES]

Looks amazing there

[@freiheit6511]

Great Tour ! Nice people around nice Bikes 😜 Greetz Form Germany 🇩🇪

[@cvblaylock]

How was it traveling with your bike across the big pond? Always wanted to go biking in parts of Europe but didn’t know how difficult it was to get my bike over there.

[@FlowJunkie24816]

That looks absolutely epic... Awesome group too!

[@TravelNjunkie60]

welcome to California! Please do enjoy the great ocean, scenery, trail and awesome weather.

[@mikeellsworth396]

stoked to see Matt from crust out on rides after his surgery in 2018

[@MrBrianc1975]

Looked like a great trip. Ever thought about taking your marin to marin county and ride some of the areas the various models of the bikes are named after?

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

Wow that was a beautiful vlog to watch, thank you for sharing. Total peace and unlimited freedom, yes it's about time to leave the road, cars, traffic and pollution, and head for some trail/gravel fun. It would have been a nice bonus to focus on the gear of your companions, who seem to be pretty seasoned bikepackers. When/Where is your next adventure?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Absolutely, I would have liked to have done that but I felt a bit shy about filming all the time

[@SeanHolifield37]

Awesome, great vid. You looked like you had a great time. Any bikepacking adventure with Gus must be epic! Wish I could keep up!

[@lanelon9435]

. Picked up a specialized crosstrail this week .Ordered an ibera rack last night . put a contract on a cabin in east Tn Cherokee national Forest about 2 miles from Unicoi gap .yesterday . Anticipating some dirt road mountain adventures and maybe some bike camping as well . in the very near future . Been strictly a roadie so far but I am expanding my horizon . The crosstrail beast weighs almost double my Madone but i like it . I like a campfire too .

[@Ey_up]

Great ride report! Wow! That was a rad crew you were cycling with!

[@eivissastef]

yes, its so hihihi, hohoho, so much... hihihi

[@Strange_Brew]

I love cycling that area. The ride back to San Diego was nice too!

[@eisvogel8099]

Can't wait to see more vids of you, you got such a great attitude! It says it all: Love LIFE!!! That forrest in the fog...so beautiful...wow

[@Teo-S]

This video got me to start riding my MB3 again and it felt good! Safe riding.

[@BLTspace]

Found your channel, really loving your videos. They are inspiring and a joy to watch, thank you.

[@steediboy]

Ultra romance, wow you have just stepped up your level of cool riding with the main man .

[@ZeeFrankensteel]

My Apidura seatpack also hits my wheel. After a few days riding in MTB trails with it, I start ignoring that swish sound because slowing down for bumps sucks! After 2 two week trips, no scuff marks even though it hit the tire countless times on bumps and dips. Planning to make an inner lightweight plate to minimize that though, sort of a liner that would line the bottom. I have at least 3inch clearance but under a whipping force the bag flexes....gotta sort that out! Thanks for the vid!

[@AngelsRapture]

Everyone’s setup is a bit wonky the first few times out. With the countless bit of gear available on the market, it’s a given you will look like a seasoned pro in no time! The growler mount will prove it. As usual way too much fun as it should be. Just another sweetest of days.

[@paddyredbeard]

I love it that you were packing w/"Ronnie"/Ben & "Old Nam". Those guys are rad! Gorgeous video, as usual! So glad you're enjoying the U.S.

[@Human_Named_Paul]

I thought that was the ultraromance dude!

[@NewGenAV]

great video looks like so much fun! the views camping are amazing and the crew looks solid as well

[@lahyessam9725]

It is nice to have Mciver on your trip he can stitch up someone ..change those tubeless tyres that have that have that goop sealant running out and improvice and make moonshine if it suited him

[@cgriggsiv]

And as far as the person who got injured it depends really on how bad the wound was usually I just glue it with super glue if it's worse than that then I use a combination of a butterfly stitch with duct tape and then the glue if it's really bad I have a few more details for such things because I literally had to stitch myself up in the leg after pulling out a branch out of my knee

[@mariocipollini1998]

i taped it and splinted it, got back to cambria and had it sewn up (24 hours later) i no longer have feeling in the finger above the cut :(

[@dralinrichardson]

Julie - awesome vid. Beautiful scenery. Great pick on the route. Definite opportunity for improvement on your fire ring. Having suffered through the Thomas fire, the second largest in Cal history, I kind of cringed watching your fire so close to combustible fuel. I am happy that a ranger was nowhere nearby. Take it from a camper/packer who has been cited for fire ring no no, be careful in Cali with fire. Cheers!

[@charles29cc]

There’s being down to earth and in tune to nature and there standing around starkers round a bonfire with ya bits out but all the lady’s are dressed! 😂 you have interesting friends !!!

[@ThatguyDiscGolf82]

Props to the two seaters, that's touch to do

[@albertbatfinder5240]

Interesting crowd. It struck me that our Julie, the Brit, is the rowdiest of the bunch. That doesn’t happen often in California.

[@arsaeterna4285]

bikepacking is the best : ) I did SF to LA and camped along the way : )

[@arsaeterna4285]

it's funny how antisocial I am all those personalities, together interacting blegh I did my ride alone and I ate it up like I was starving for it sad, I'm probably missing out, but it feels so much more comfortable alone

[@cujomtb250]

Wow! That ride looked amazing. So jealous.

[@budchap]

What an amazing trip! I’m local here and looking to do something like this. I looked on your strava and can’t seem to find this ride. Is there a name for it? Thanks!

[@indiopeltier9758]

Sweet,I used to live in the Los Padres National Forrest,Awsome😁😏🚵🚴🚵

[@Ty-ut8um]

Juliet welcome to the state 👍🏾😊👌🏾💙

[@typing...3109]

Ultraromance is my hero! Great vid!! Love your channel! Greetings from philippines!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

He is a dude. Thank you!

[@4f00d]

the very end, just wow

[@michaelupchurch3779]

Laphroig single malt scotch is my favorite one of them anyway Juliet

[@Uppercottage2]

......’Hydration pack that totally sucks!’.......haha, very good!.

[@vincentpinlac3606]

You had Ultra Romance with you? Amazing!

[@exk2080]

So sorry if you have a video explaining this, already, but what container do you suggest using when flying with your bike? Pittsburgh bike shops are so limited as far as box and equipment rentals, etc, so I’ll probably have to buy one. What brands do you suggest, any nice features we should know about when comparing brands, any pro tips when packing my bike; any and all suggestions would be a big help! Thanks!

[@jackg5147]

What a great edit. Hope there’s more.

[@eivissastef]

yes, its fantastic, I also want more hohohoho hihihihi ;))))) and more LOLssssss

[@kerrylondon8631]

Yeah 🌟 big sur 🏄 Oui 🌟 🚲

[@SkeetSystem]

You came at the right time. By May everything starts drying out.

[@mountaingoat8788]

Nice glad you had a good time here in CA.. now I want to go skinny dipping in a cold river lol stuck in town...

[@stephenfromlangley]

Cool. Add this route to wish list.

[@joelmicah7014]

camping and bikes SWEET!

[@chasjm21]

Looks sooooo much fun.

[@jpdocumentary]

Wow. Would you be willing to post the route? I would love to do that. I wonder if it is safe with only 2 people or would it be better to do with more people?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It's on my Strava. No reason it wouldn't be safe for two

[@CW-wy2sk]

@@JulietElliottsChannel I could not find it on your strava if you could post it I would really appreciate

[@HeftyZoo]

your passing it the wrong way!!!!!!!!! epic video really would like to give this bike packing ago.

[@yukiinu6699]

The coast highway 101 was closed because of earthquake damage through big sir. Do you still have to go inland to get around big sur?

[@bengt_axle]

This is why bike packing is becoming so popular.

[@eivissastef]

yes, thanks to the soooo cool influencers, LOL

[@mtnbiker1096]

Amazing trip! Love Sara so much! One of my inspirations.

[@peterhartill3047]

Fair play Juliet what a ride looks absolutely fantastic amazing blog My legs hate me Love it 😊 😂 😂 So jealous as I’m sure Dave is to Amazing

[@zapcodeknock4503]

Great Work

[@mellissanash7517]

Is that dude on the peach bike riding a Crust Bombora or Evasion?

[@OGColorado]

I really enjoyed this. Did you record your route on ridewithgps or strava or..... It has been on my list of rides to do since many years - several decades ago when I was camping in the CA coast and met an "old guy" ( now me ) riding the PCH.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks, I enjoyed making it. The route is on my Strava (in daily segments). Hope you manage to do it!

[@markboden7208]

Great little trip. It would have been very useful to have seen your set-up/kit carried etc.

[@willherron5158]

what was that cigarette being passed around at the end?

[@fernandoherrera102]

so nice trip guys!!!

[@stefanppunkt3857]

awesome.

[@Poppageno]

How did you get from Arroyo Seco to Plaskett Creek? Indian Rd? I go camping down thataway, some rugged country. HWY 1 must have seemed crowded after that solitude.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I'm sorry, I'm not sure of the names of places but the route is on my Strava. I was actually a bit worried about traffic on HWY 1 but it wasn't too bad

[@simonsanderson]

That looks amazing

[@MonoLake02]

I vote for crazy glue ! I was traveling in Mexico and cut my finger badly and did not want to try out the local hospital. I went to a hardware store an bought Kola Loca (Crazy Glue) and closed up the cut and was good for the week including lots of snorkeling...

[@swampymaan]

deeply breathing and short on air: "that is so relaxing"... ;-) ...made my day... nice vid

[@adamsantelli1]

What Tandem bike are your friends riding?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It’s a custom bike made by Legor Cicli

[@clayguinard3651]

I very happy that you are having a great time... What day did you actually get to cali

[@sdn40]

I've met my quota for seeing guys stand by a campfire with their junk hangin out

[@bob-ny6kn]

@sdn40 hahhahahha. so tru. who stands by a campfire, really?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

everyone!

[@bob-ny6kn]

@@JulietElliottsChannel Niice.

[@GreenRC24]

Got to dry them balls after a long ride.

[@brianlove7660]

Hey Juliet I love your videos, have you looked into insta 360 one x camera? I think it would easier for you to ride and take pictures of your self and surrounding scenery while still mainly focusing on riding.

[@DavidMackenzie]

So impressed you knew how to pronounce Laphroaig. You really must like it!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Sure do!

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Epic ride! Can you post your route?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It's on my Strava (in daily segments)

[@milanobus]

Is the route posted anywhere? Strava or Ridewithgps?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It's on my Strava

[@aldepal]

Check out Alpkit’s Lumpa and Exo rail for stabilizing seatpacks. Speaking of UK brand Alpkit you should approach them for a sponsorship. They make great stuff from bikes to gear!

[@martinschissler9208]

Love your stuff

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks Martin

[@hannahisraelsen8837]

I want the GPX for this!! Beautiful!

[@generalpompeyo]

What Specialized model is that in 9:00?

[@ernsthuijboom2212]

Great video of an awesome trip!