Discovering America by Bicycle | PART 14: ALONG THE WIDE MISSOURI

[@mikedkc]

I so appreciate your editing. While others succumb to the temptation of letting a helmet-mounted GoPro roll indefinitely, you capture the essence in quick, interesting cuts. Your writing and narration are wonderful. This is truly one of the best KATY Trail videos I've seen.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Thanks again, Mike! I have done the helmet mount. Definitely prefer the hand held approach. Gives a much better impression of the whole experience. Although cycling with one hand has got me into trouble a time or two.

[@frankducett9]

If your knee is going to hurt, the Katy trail is not the worse place. Thanks for description of that trail, it was the most complete. I enjoy your videos, and love how you two get along. Thanks.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Thank you Frank. You're right, not a hill to be found!.

[@riverbliss262]

Great experiences for you along the Katy. I'm glad that Julianna' was able to rest her knee. Man that's a lot of riding! Yes, an experience of a lifetime!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Truly!

[@jimgadsden2459]

First View! Love your content. Ride Safe!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

thank you Jim!

[@RichardWright3450]

Not sure what happened to my original post, but I said how much I look forward to your weekly or semi weekly updates. Maybe it was on another site. Feels like we are riding with you. Your filming has an immediacy to it and I know how much work it takes. Anyway, I wanted to add that today I mounted up again. I have let life and Covid get in the way that last few months but as left Boonville I thought - "Damn - I have to get back in the mode for this summer." So today I rode 16 km. I would have gone further but I had a real pain in the ass and at 81 I am cautious, But my point is it was because of you guys that I got out, so thanks. You make a difference!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Hello! That makes our day! The reason we create these videos and post them is to inspire folks to ride and see the world by bike. In the same way we've been inspired by others. Thanks for sharing that. And happy trails!

[@curtiswhitener1616]

Miss it! Just did the BAM and Katy Trail Last month. It's a part of my life now.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Yes, I've ridden it or parts of it a few times. It's in my blood as well.

[@spaceghost8995]

What is BAM?

[@dennispiciullo8060]

Pretty cool! Love it!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

thanks Dennis!

[@steveng3609]

Really enjoying the videos. I especially like that you're stating where you are at various points in your day. it gives me a chance to see where these places are on a map.

[@dimitriosfotopoulos3689]

I'm a map geek, and find myself doing the same thing.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

I'm a total map geek as well, and although I didn't keep Strava or anything to track, I always knew where we were, and knew if I was watching these, I'd want to know. That's why I try to keep the viewers who care about that kind of thing informed.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

So glad you're enjoying! I do the same thing when watching travel/touring videos. Always need to know where in the world it is!

[@tracyklensch3259]

I'm so enjoying watching each week. The landscape in this video was just amazing! That particular tree was just incredible. Thanks for continuing to share!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

I'm so glad you're following. It makes it all worthwhile!

[@PumpkinVillage]

That was a beautiful part of the the trail. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

[@TheBicycleTourists]

The whole trail really is magnificent. I loved every day.

[@Biking360]

Just got off my Land's End to John O'Groats tour and finally got the chance to catch up on your rides. Some fantastic days riding in the mix with beautiful scenery and trails. Great editing and narration btw. Love it 👍👍👍

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Hi Jay. I'm so glad you're enjoying! And - Wow! I can't wait to see your take on LEJOG. What a classic ride, one that I've always wanted to try. I'll definitely be watching for it.

[@dondonner1095]

If it is not to much to ask, what means do you use to search for lodging each day and what makes you decide to camp or hotel? I am guessing availability perhaps?

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Yes, availability. Camping became a bit of a hassle in the east when the temps were high because everything would be soaked with dew in the morning. Also, not a ton of options near where we were. And once September hit a lot were closed. Camping was much easier in the west. For hotels we would look ahead at likely towns, and toward mid-day would reserve something we knew we could make. Only once were we unable to make it.

[@spaceghost8995]

Probably doing this trail in May of 2024!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Best of luck, I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

[@peterplantec7911]

I just realized what an epic job of editing, sound, color grading, and tossing hours of video...like killing your babies...to get this down to a viewable and enjoyable presentation. Bravo.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

thanks Peter! I have fallen in love with this whole process. there is so much to learn, and its an awesome retirement project. Definitely keeps me busy!

[@firstcitytraveler]

@@TheBicycleTourists I have several action cameras but now retired and found that good editing software super expensive. Trying to find a good either free or very low-cost editing software. Any ideas?

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Well, as they say you get what you pay for. I decided to make this my go-to hobby, and so invested in Premiere Pro, because I spend so much time editing this stuff. The software itself is professional grade, but I only understand a fraction of what it can do. Before that I used iMovie, which was not too bad, to be honest. And free. But I assume only for Mac. Not sure what's available if you're on PC. Good luck!

[@lesliemechanic6698]

I’ve been thoroughly enjoying your videos! I have friends who just started the same route and I was wondering if your experience may help them. Do you check your messages on FB messenger.? I sent you a message. Thanks for sharing your journey-it’s amazing!

[@TheBicycleTourists]

Hi Leslie, so glad you're enjoying these! We would be happy to help them with route planning or whatever. We completed this last summer, so we have a few thoughts. Where are your friends now?

[@lesliemechanic6698]

@@TheBicycleTourists they are in Washington now, heading towards Cascades. I’ve shown them a link to your videos and will tell them I’ve been in touch with you. Tough first week- cold rainy weather, looks better now. I’ll let you know what they say. And thanks so much for sharing your wonderful videos.

[@TheBicycleTourists]

That's great. Looking forward to discussing with them. They are leaving early, hence the rainy weather in the NW. But it should help them escape the probable forest fires and smoke in the west as the season progresses. And thanks again for watching!