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@TandZAptLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I was wondering about that response.🙂
@zimmejoc2 жыл бұрын
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@jjames052 жыл бұрын
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@sonalmalhotra072 жыл бұрын
I linked to that they offered me a free camera and goodies I was asked for shipping.
@sonalmalhotra072 жыл бұрын
The asked fir shiping money. Your channel is good this is sad. Glad you are trying to deal with it.
@mrman262 жыл бұрын
My son died in 2016. The grief was so intense that it was physically painful. I think about him every day and I will never be the same. I turned to studying foreign languages as a way to cope. I now speak four languages, and I am working on #5 (French). I have also gotten back into mountain biking and I love being active and in nature. (Which is how I found this channel). My wife and I have had two “rainbow babies,” which has also been very healing for us. One of the lessons I learned from my experiences is that everything is temporary, including times of grief and joy (a lesson that I actually stole from Buddhism). We need to enjoy the happy times while we have them, and remember that difficult times will always pass (eventually).
@JakeLuke3082 жыл бұрын
Well said sir.
@nathg8992 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Et le français est une langue difficile à apprendre, mais il faut persévérer! 😉
@dannymongrain47882 жыл бұрын
Wish you the best in learning french. Venez visiter Montréal!
@FSEVENMAN2 жыл бұрын
Jesus stood I'm sorry to hear that I'm sorry for your loss....🙁
@jacksonbangs66032 жыл бұрын
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
@jonathanbenn22412 жыл бұрын
Life long asthmatic. As a kid I was on steroids constantly. Weighed nearly 200 pounds in 5th grade. Mt pediatrician encouraged me to ride a bike, which in the early 1970s was not really cool. In my mid 60s I ride 6,000 miles a year and am much fitter than many of my contemporaries. Thank you Dr. Margolis.
@sherwinmoscow94552 жыл бұрын
Well done, Jonathan. I was told as a very young asthmatic to not exert myself, so I thought about the only thing I could do is walking. At the tender age of 68, I have discovered that I can run--not fast mind you, but I go to the gym every day, and do 5 miles on the treadmill, and just enjoy the hell out of it! I hope your journey continues, and yes, we are both witnessing what happens when people do not take care of themselves.
@oscarpicon71642 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan. Here’s my story. In 2019 my dad died of cancer. He was born in Mexico City. He worked in construction as a painter for over 35 years. He was a runner and a cyclist. He lived an active life and rarely got sick. He was and still is my hero in so many ways. I’m just a few years older than you. I’m 46. I’ve always been slender and healthy. When I was a kid I rode my bike a ton. But then I stopped because I got busy in life with my bachelors degree, marriage and starting a family. In 2013 I started to study to get my master’s degree in elementary reading instruction. In 2015 I finished and I had gained weight. My dad came up to me and told me to ride with him and lose weight. I immediately knew he wanted to help me. I immediately started cycling with him in 2015 but I could barely ride a mile. I didn’t give up and I did the 80 km bike ride from Rosarito to Ensenada in 2015. I kept riding with my dad from 2015 to December of 2018. He passed away on February 5, 2019. Before he departed he told me in Spanish ‘No dejes de usar tu bicicleta. Sigue haciendo ejercicio.’ His passing lit a bigger fire in me to ride more. Last March I bought a mountain bike all due to the influence of a colleague of mine. I probably use my mountain bike more now than I use my road bike lol. I tried to keep my story short. Riding my bike makes me feel happy and healthy. I laugh and smile more than ever with my 4th graders at my school. Thank you, Ryan for what you do. You have no idea ( or you probably do lol) the positive impact you have on so many people.
@JakeLuke3082 жыл бұрын
Oscar, you are the man. That's a great story. Thanks for sharing.
@noproblem2big3372 жыл бұрын
Great story and wise words from your Dad 💪💪👍
@AmputeeAdventureChannel2 жыл бұрын
I am a life long leg and fingers amputee. I discovered cycling as a way to keep up with my able-bodied friends as a kid. Now in my 40's I've stayed active in sports, hiking, and cycling over the years including being the first person ever to bicycle the Great Lake to Lake Trail across Michigan in 2013. I am getting a new prosthetic foot soon with an "ankle" which will allow me to further my adventures more pain free than I can now.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Very cool!!! I wish you all the best on your future adventures
@AmputeeAdventureChannel2 жыл бұрын
@@duzer thanks Ryan. My name is Chris from Michigan. Many years ago i asked you some advice on cycling across the country because I was set to do it, and you were nothing but kind with your time.
@bulmarobernal21062 жыл бұрын
My reason to leave the car behind is been not being able to make money to pay for the modern life,so to safe money I'll start driving my bike it's been about 6 Years,now like you, I like the idea of living longer by riding and running, because there's no way we can safe this world so the best thing is save myself.
@virginiacannabis88902 жыл бұрын
Ryan Van Duzer you are a beacon of hope, love and positivity. Thank you for being you.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Awe thanks! That means a lot. Sending you a big hug!
@brentnewman4502 жыл бұрын
Damn dude, this changes the meaning of everything else you've ever shared. Thank you for sharing this and inspiring others to make positive change. I grew up poor in the Appalachian Mountains where life was difficult and I suffered from relentless internal conflict. At age 12, I saved my lawn mowing money and bought myself a proper XC bike to explore and escape. I chose this bike due in part because it had the specs I wanted, it was on sale, and I loved the name, KHS (Knowledge Health Strength). 17 years later, I continued riding this bike in Colorado where I ended up killing the frame at Betasso Preserve. Today, the KHS triangle is mounted on my wall as a trophy and I now have a proper modern mountain bike to continue its legacy. There's nothing better than biking for the heart and soul. Happy trails and keep peddling!
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! I remember those KHS bikes!! Happy trails, Brent!
@ebhkkc12 жыл бұрын
Onward. Giving up alcohol changed my life !!!! 83 days until the CT Duzer 😊
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Right on!! That was my best decision as well.
@adrianc65342 жыл бұрын
i quit alcohol about a year ago and just recently quit smoking weed. i has been 15 years since i have spent more than a few days without being stoned. so far the only difference i am noticing is that i cant fall asleep at night lol
@Dirty_white_boy2 жыл бұрын
@@adrianc6534 Magnesium extra strength after my latest meal helps me sleep. Also not looking at the screens a few hours before bed. Complete darkness too.
@ebhkkc12 жыл бұрын
@@adrianc6534 Trust the process my friend you will see a dramatic difference shortly creatures of habit in your brain take a long time to release the dependence Be patient and STRONG. Your mind controls everything!
@cherlgolja5402 Жыл бұрын
God Bless you Ryan , I’m 71 ( 40 year runner) and live vicariously through all your adventures! Hugs from Northern California 🍷 country 🥰
@duzer Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! Love wine country
@Sasha-vs6sd2 жыл бұрын
Props to that doctor for not verbally dooming you to a life of medication & something being “wrong” with you. He gave you an alternative path & possible solution.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
So true! And I’m very grateful for him
@redknightsr692 жыл бұрын
Figuring out my mind, what I need to succeed with focus and feeling like I didn't waste my parents sacrifice of having me. Learning to live and be happy with the person I am.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're already on the journey...you can do it!
@jameslopez958 Жыл бұрын
You made the right choice At 5yrs Old brother 👍. Some people spend a lifetime trying to make the right choice! Thanks for sharing the Story Brother 😎✌️😁❤️
@duzer Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m so happy that I quit long ago…almost 8 years now
@jameslopez958 Жыл бұрын
Just finished watching you Run In Urique Mexico! I'm a half breed! Spanish/Native American Peace ✌️ and Love ❣️ from the Wild Wild West!
@ChrisCollins-z7t Жыл бұрын
Got into watching your videos thru RAGBRAI, dude you are truly an inspiration. While I have done a few rides, and runs, now I am in my 60's have been kind of drifting. Between some friends and your videos, you have helped create a catharsis for me. I know now exactly who I am and what I need to do... Hope to run into at Ragbrai 50! Keep doing what you do!
@jackb.29742 жыл бұрын
I discovered your channel while recouping from large cell lymphoma over the last 2years. I am 74 years old and sort of assumed that this is my ending. While resting and homebound I really got into your adventures. What an uplifting experience. Now I want to do everything I can since I am cancer free, and healthier than I have been for 40 years. You are someone who can make going to the store an adventure. Life can be an adventure and we can make it so simply through our state of mind. Thank You Ryan for reinstilling this sense of adventure. Wishing you many more adventures and joy in your life.
@jackb.29742 жыл бұрын
I went on to school in my late 60's and one class that stood out to me was Envirinmental anthropology. Before this I paid little attention to our environment. This class changed all that and it is important for each of us to help clean our planet. The Earth has a huge bubble around it about 62 miles up. The oxygen level is slowly decreasing because of carbons and multiple forest fires around the globe. By planting trees we can increase the oxygen level greatly . Also the trees will take in the carbons that are poisoning our air bubble. One full grown tree can provide enough oxygen for 4 people each day. Each of us should plant a tree for each of our loved ones in our lifetime.
@girlscandrum222 жыл бұрын
We have a similar story. I had open heart surgery in elementary school because of genetic defects. I hike and bike because I love it but also to stay healthy. I do not want another surgery!
@leonardoolivar2 жыл бұрын
My story is quite the opposite than most of the stories shared here. I used to ride my mtb for about fifteen hours per week for years. I was in shape, doing mtb marathons. Then covid hits my life and everything change. I can't get back to the track. I'm not even the half of the athlete I used to be. I can barely walk 30 minutes every day. There's too many side effects I'm handling. Liver, kidney, lung, memory and neuronal issues. And I'm completely broke! So, watching your videos brings memories back to me and make me feel alive again. 💪🏽
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Oh no!! I'm so sorry to hear this, what a huge bummer. I'm glad that my videos help, but I sure hope that you get your strength back
@WollyFatboy2 жыл бұрын
5.5 years sober, Duzer. Exercise and bicycling are my godsends.
@Eric_Tennant2 жыл бұрын
Story: Arizona didn't kill me on last tour. AZ Extra dry an hot this year. Once again I got down to 2 oz of water, but thanks to other humans I was able to get all my bottles filled.
@justinm68622 жыл бұрын
Man, you are awesome! Your positivity and your vulnerability is so inspiring, it’s so rare to see such authenticity. My story is probably not uncommon. I have in the last few years rediscovered the joy of cycling after 20 years of being an unhealthy beer drinking fat slob chained to a desk. I now ride 100ks plus a week, and now I have a stand up desk in my office. I’m in my mid 40s and have osteoarthritis in my hips and knees. Probably from years of being over weight and from playing rugby union when young. The specialist recommended swimming or cycling, so I started cycling about 5 years ago commuting on a cheap bike to my office and gradually became fitter and stronger. As my arthritis became worse though I decided to get a pedal assist ebike. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. Most people think ebikes are cheating and you just sit on them without doing any work. This can be true depending on how you use them, but for me it has been the opposite. I have lost a lot of weight, have become aerobically fit, and have reconnected with the outdoors and myself. It has brought me out of years of mild depression and reminded me of the joy and happiness I had as a child. It also helped me reconnect with my Mum and Dad who also love cycling. Unfortunately my Dad passed away coming up 2 years but I’m incredibly grateful for the time we had on the bike together. I am really into long day rides where I live in New Zealand, and currently planning my first multi day tour, I’m amping to do it. If you ever have the opportunity to come here we live in a beautiful part of the world made for cycling adventures. Thanks Ryan, never stop being so inspirational.
@RPalo712 жыл бұрын
A couple of months ago I started cycling as a way to help control my Type II Diabetes. In 50 years old and I've noticed increased energy, flexibility, vitality, lost body mass, and my blood sugar stats have moderated. Cycling is awesome. I joined a local cycling club and I'll be attending my first group ride next weekend.
@ranchzilla2 жыл бұрын
It’s great to hear a doctor was wise enough back then, today it’s medication for life
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
So true
@mtbviews Жыл бұрын
Same here bro! My family’s history has highblood pressure and cycling improved my health as well.
@Chrisb8s2 жыл бұрын
In November last year I had a heart attack. My blood pressure when the paramedics arrived was 295/190. They didn’t know why I was even alive. I have 3 stents now. And lots of meds. I started my rehab by walking and eating right. I couldn’t walk around the block without taking a break at first. I continued to eat right. Low sodium low bad fat low sugar etc. i call it the salmon and broccoli diet. Anyway. Yesterday I went in a two hour bike ride (my nitro glycerine still my neck just in case). I have lost a bunch of weight and next week my wife son and I have a trip planned to the UK and I will not worry about walking everywhere. When I booked the trip I was worried that j couldn’t. Little by little I improve. My heart is damaged and I can’t do those century rides like I used to and the ebike helps me to ride up hills. Your videos help. Honestly when I see your adventures it makes me want to get out there again. Thanks Ryan
@Invictus43182 жыл бұрын
Where are you staying in the UK sir? I hope my people make you feel very welcome here 🇬🇧
@Chrisb8s2 жыл бұрын
@@Invictus4318 London and Edinburgh
@MooMooMath2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ryan We had lunch earlier in the year in Boulder. It was a great excuse to visit my nephew in Denver and visit Boulder. Running and biking has been such a gift to me. At 61 I still mountain bike, run several 50k's a year, commute on bike to work, and coach a middle school cross country team. One thing has changed, at the start of every race and run, I take a monent and give thanks for being healthy enough to run. At my age it is a gift to be able to run long distances and bike every day. Enjoyed the video.
@jacobvandermark4272 жыл бұрын
Hi MooMooMath I feel the same way I feel so blessed that I can bike and run at my age Iam 71 year young Keep it up And God blessings. I am from Canada and born in Holland 🌷🏃♂️🚴
@bradsanders69542 жыл бұрын
@@jacobvandermark427 A guy in our cycling club just turned 84, he and his wife rode 84 miles on his birthday! It can be done.
@donaldtank2 жыл бұрын
I wish there are more people like you on KZbin showing one don't need a car to live
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
I'm doing my best to show the world that it's possible!
@jon47392 жыл бұрын
8:40 " Culture of football" Ryan you nailed it. I played football from pee wee through high school and in hindsight the culture did not fit my personality but I tried to fit that round peg in a square hole. I wish I had the intestinal fortitude that you had. I am really glad your BP is ok. Pediatric essential hypertension is so scary for the patient and the family. Congrats on beating it and thank you for your uplifting amazing content.
@lutfizakhour2 жыл бұрын
While I don’t bike at all, I keep coming back to your videos for your amazing and infectious energy, and your openness, that always makes me want to be a little more like you - smiling all the time! Thank you again and again!
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks, this means a lot to me. I hope that life is treating you well
@JaydepoolMusic2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't image youtube or a world without Duzer
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Awwww, thanks my man, this means a lot to me.
@JaydepoolMusic2 жыл бұрын
@@duzer facts is a facts do . dooo da dooo duzer ? something like that.
@irawhitlock10842 жыл бұрын
Loved this! I was always last picked for teams, least number of pull-ups, etc., but now at 48 I've been running for 2 years and have run faster and further than ever. Thank you for being an inspiration!
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
I wanna hear your stories of overcoming the odds!
@avenpace2 жыл бұрын
I love your adventures, the montage, comments, fellowship, they are very inspirational. Since I found your channel, I got into bikepacking and running more seriously, more or less, not too serious, it's all fun in the end - I stopped drinking now and then, and I started to meet more good and fun people around with similar mindset, and I realised that there is much more to discover even just in my area where I live, the community is great, and I was missing a lot of that. Kudos to you my friend, to get me out there, out of my slumbery slope couch - Move your body, your mind and your soul will follow!
@karin77652 жыл бұрын
Your biking videos helped my and still helps me with my high bloodpressure and mental issues.. My mom died a couple of weeks ago and to see her slipping away from live and other stress factors gave me a feeling off feeling 'burned out' there was too much going on in my life and my body was responding to this..Biking with my dog and forrestwalks helps alot to cope with all the things that life brought me, better.. Your videos helped me and inspired me to do what and how I like to cope with stress related issues a lot. I love biking and can so much relate to your experiences! I especially think that you and 'John and Mira' are a golden trio send from heaven!
@briannicholson26442 жыл бұрын
God Bless you for being on this planet. KZbin would be boring without you. Your the main reason that I’m heading out this time , in November to Nepal and your three high passes trek, seriously looking forward to it this time. This was due to my knee injury, that I watched your video for the first time ❤️🙏 So many thanks to you. 🇺🇸❤️🙏🏴
@Teapot-Dave2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan, you are an excellent role model and a huge inspiration. I think that a lot of aquired health issues that people have are because humans are inherently lazy, and are much better at making excuses not to do something than we are at actually doing something to change it. Whenever something bad happens to us we have a choice; we can either fight to get through it and come out stronger, or we can wallow in self-pity and blame it for why we don't do anything now. There is a saying that goes " Don't worry that one day you are going to die, worry that you never start to live". Ryan, you have done more living in your 43 years than most people achieve in their entire lives, and that should make you very proud. Well done mate, stay positive, be loud, and continue to totally inspire the world!
@MilanGP2 жыл бұрын
Ryan, I’m going to follow every one of your adventures until you see John and Mira again and I’m probably gonna cry. I’ll watch onwards after that don’t worry 😄
@chrisconnors74182 жыл бұрын
I love this. Thank you for sharing. Btw, I didn’t buy a car till I was 40. I built a lifestyle around biking, running, walking. I sold my car last year. No plans to get another one (even if gas was really cheap).
@adrianc65342 жыл бұрын
unfortunately it just is not possible to live like this here in texas. everything is so far apart, traffic and roads are so hazardous with no existence of bike lanes, public transportation is abysmal, and temperatures regularly reach >100 degrees during the summer months making spending long periods of time outside a real hazard.
@runfargetlost9912 жыл бұрын
@@adrianc6534 same in Phoenix, you will either get robbed, ran over by a car, or overheat from the heat lol
@sunshine39142 жыл бұрын
@@adrianc6534 I hear ya. Texas wasn’t always so hot, millions of miles of asphalt, less trees, heat created from the billions of automobiles & air conditioners... all adds to the misery. I had many friends who went without AC throughout the late 80s & even early 90s... some in mobile homes, talk about a freakin’ oven! How I wish I knew of a place where I was able to walk everywhere I needed, & it never snowed. This guy really makes me want to bike, which I haven’t done in 55 years. I did have a motorcycle, up until 20 years ago, & that’s just suicidal nowadays, in Texas.
@chrisconnors74182 жыл бұрын
@Adrian C. I can imagine. The heat alone would kill me (northern Canuck here). It is also a culture shock visiting places in the US because of how pedestrian unfriendly it is. Cycling wouldn’t even be an option. In one city, as we drove to the hotel, I spotted a store I wanted to visit. I asked the hotel clerk the best walking route to get to that store. He gave driving directions. I reiterated the “walking” part. He kept repeating “walking?” like it was a new concept. Turns out you can’t walk to the store from the hotel. There’s a sunken highway with fences in the way, walking to the roads crossing the highway was on bumpy waste ground that looked like the margins were used for a garbage dump and had way to many billboard signs; I stumbled along the margin to the nearest crossroad, and discovered the roads crossing the highway had no sidewalks or any place to walk. They were four lanes wide and busy. No way could I walk across. I was quite taken aback. I’d tell that story to folks back home. Those who visited the states had similar stories. Those who hadn’t or who hadn’t tried walking when in the US thought we were exaggerating. If these places are so pedestrian unfriendly, cycling would be even worse. You’d pretty much need a car to live in places like that. Now at least I can use street view to check places out. If it is pedestrian or cycle unfriendly I find another town or city (or state). I do have a rental car but I want to walk around the neighborhood to better experience the area (which led to another culture shock of being told in some areas by the hotel it wasn’t safe to walk).
@jjames052 жыл бұрын
So you depend on others to help you move something you can't move on your bike
@augustmaiiii2 жыл бұрын
Occasionally I come across your videos (biking) and you seem like such a kind and caring person, it really radiates. At first I thought you are a jocky broey type, no offense, lol, it’s because you are fit and handsome, but the shine comes through really fast and evidently!
@cherlgolja54022 жыл бұрын
Your are amazing young man ! I was a runner for 40 years now I’m a catlike recumbent rider now, love being outside 😎 I’m 70 ! Remember Motion Is Lotion🥰
@JakeLuke3082 жыл бұрын
We all must make adjustment to our conditions. You display grace and wisdom in your attitude. Go with it.
@JohnHarrington-wf9fm Жыл бұрын
I have been watching you tube videos for about a year now and are the first person/channel I have subscribed to. I am quickly becomeing a big fan. I am struggling With some health issues and I have been in bed for the last 2 weeks. I find depression creeping in. Your videos are helping me to grab onto something positive. There is so much more to my story but for now I will just say thank you.
@duzer Жыл бұрын
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear this. In my experience with bouts of sadness, it always gets better (with time). Hang in there.
@lynngraham71842 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan. I happened to come across your 100 mile White Rim in 1 day this morning. In November 2021 my husband and took a 2 week canyon hopping vacation and Canyonlands was one of our favorites. I drove my 4 runner UP Shafer. But, the main reason I am commenting is because I was diagnosed with Rheumatic Fever as a toddler in the early 1960s and hospitalized for a couple of weeks. I had to take daily medication for at least a dozen years and riding my bike has been the best medicine I've done to have a healthy heart muscle. My husband and I have been riding since 1983 when I gave him a Schwinn 10- speed for his birthday while we were just dating. We are now in our 60s. We primarily ride our Pivot mountain bikes on the 30+ miles within 5 miles of home. But, I still love long rides on my Ruby. Looking to get gravel bikes soon to add to our adventures. Hope you have many more miles to share and stay healthy, upright and moving. 🚵♀️ Happy trails to you.
@johnnydoe662 жыл бұрын
I already posted and I know this video was from 5 months ago, but to anyone who reads this.....Ryan is the perfect example of great attitude, healthy living, inspiration, and just enjoying life. If you are feeling a bit down, just watch one of his cycling or running videos, you will feel better afterwards. I know Ryan is human and has "down" days, but he rarely shows it.
@leschortos91962 жыл бұрын
It's funny how everything happens for a reason....sometimes even bad things.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Yep!!
@Jacksirrom2 жыл бұрын
Absolute respect an American going decades without a car.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, the car free life is the life for me
@JakeLuke3082 жыл бұрын
Ryan, your story reminds me of my brother Steve, who is a neighbor of yours in Longmont. He was born with 2 club feet. From birth to 12 years old he had his feet & legs broken 10 times, reset and cast. He never walked without braces on his legs till he was 12. From that point on he has NEVER stopped. He ran, hiked, climbed, played soccer, rode bikes, coached soccer and rode bikes and played with his grandchildren and taught them how to ride bikes. At 75 he is still riding bikes. He's the biggest inspiration I've ever had and I have tried to follow in that path to always greet each day as an opportunity for fun and growth and appreciation for the lives we are given. Live each day like it's your last. One day you will be right.
@LookingBackAdventures Жыл бұрын
I will keep this short... Thank you for being you and sharing moments like this on your channel.
@ralfhedin2 жыл бұрын
Of many great videos from you, this is top-3. I enjoy and learn a lot from your biking videos but something very valuable is added to your channel when you talk about life.
@george82142 жыл бұрын
What a rich, rich , life! Always so positive! I hope by watching you it will rub off on me!! They always make me smile!
@kellyfromiowa1849 Жыл бұрын
The more I learn about you, the more I like you. I want your attitude!! Thanks for showing your personal side.
@duzer Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You’ll get plenty of personal stories on this channel. Cheers!
@Bikepacker2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos and love for the great outdoors, Ryan! Great to hear how it all began for you! 16 months ago I woke up in excruciating pain. The ER took my blood pressure. 200/98. I had a spontaneous CSF Leak (cerebrial spinal fluid leak) and I now have leukemia. I'm bedridden but love to watch your videos and imagine I'm still out there, doing what I love most. Adventure on!
@FrankF-vp4pt Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story Ryan. You are a special person and a gift to the rest of us, your enthusiasm is an uplift! Safety and health in 2024!
@pampenney96002 жыл бұрын
You’re a great inspiration. My sister just passed in June at 57. My mom almost died in July. I know heart disease runs in my family so I RUN ❤️
@Highnoonshred2 жыл бұрын
As a human with mild for of Cerebral Palsy and had a doctor tell my mom that I would not walk...I have pushed my body with 100+ mile bike rides, doing bike tours including across North America and long trail running. Being healthy and pushing my body has been the key to my success in life! I hope one day we can cross path's Ryan! Cheers!
@stevencarcaterra20872 жыл бұрын
"Life constantly presents it's greatest opportunities brilliantly disguised as it's worst disasters". -- David Icke Pretty much says it all! I'm a stage IV melanoma survivor (treated at Anshutz University Hospital in Denver) and I'm still around throwing my leg over my bike and riding each day with gratitude. I know what your saying Ryan!
@bradsanders69542 жыл бұрын
Great story as always, so many people Ive known for many years, simply dont move............by the time they reached about 30, active life was over............if they ride a bike once a year, its fun, but they dont do it again..............I'm lucky its always been an addiction for me, bikes of all sorts, Mt bikes, Road bikes, Gravel bikes, street bikes, dirt bikes, I raced motorcycles for 10 years and have always ridden them.............Im 64 and going better on road bikes then when I was 30. Got a new knee in 2015 which works great............I feel good on group rides and if I feel like going hard I go hard, Im competitive..............biking is as good mentally as it is physical, easily.................Im riding the weekly criterium tomorrow night out at the airport......anything to do with bikes is always fun......................like many I fight the black dog of depression at times, some crappy things have happened in my immediate family..............its best to keep moving.
@FAAMS12 жыл бұрын
Never had a car 43 years old...I am proud of you Bryan!
@Grosmeo2 жыл бұрын
We have about the same story. I started running young. I would escape the week end and bicycle over friend’s cottage 200 km from home. Today, at 62, hips problems but still cycle. Keep doing what you are doing. You are an inspiration for all of us and me. Oh! I forgot. Your energy is contagious 😁!
@andrewcouchman25 Жыл бұрын
Nice video Ryan. I am English but lived in Breck for 2 years; love Colorado. I am recovering from bowel cancer and getting back into cycling (well e-cycling) Andrew
@duzer Жыл бұрын
I wish you all the best on your recovery
@andrewcouchman25 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan
@aakashchrispin37492 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration. I had been riding my bike to college and now to the university. I will continue to make riding bicycle part of my life. Thank you for inspiring so many people.
@Vab1ar12 жыл бұрын
Born in La Ceiba, Honduras C.A. it is touching to hear your story. Currently dealing with same HBP issues at my older age. Thank you so much and stay healthy.
@AntonioOliveira-hi4ul2 жыл бұрын
Ryan, you should come on a trip here in Brazil. Starting in the south and ending in the northeast of Brazil. Big trip, many cultures. I think you'll like it.
@petermoulton40942 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan, thank you for your positivity and goofy and fun rides. My story, I lost my brother in 2008 to epilepsy and alcohol. My father was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and my other brother had holes in his heart that needed open heart surgery. With all of that I have not been diagnosed with anything but slight depression.( lucky boy). I took up Mtn. Biking in 2011 and have ridin at least once a week during spring summer and fall months since. I really enjoy your take on life and the ease at which you bring all of us along. Thank you again for letting all of us live through you because I know we all want what you do!
@corriendoconproposito8962 жыл бұрын
Awesome history Ryan,God Bless you brother .
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@superdave8439 Жыл бұрын
Awesome story. I was diagnosed type 1 diabetic at 16. I watched almost all dads side relatives wither away from complications of Diabetes. I vowed that it would never be me. Like you, I rode my bike every chance I got. To me the bicycle is the greatest invention of all time. I have ridden countless organized rides and 7 day rides throughout Oregon. I recently recovered from a broken back and a quadruple bypass surgery. I am back on my bike feeling awesome at age 64. Looking forward to many more years and adventures on my bike. Keep on inspiring. 👍👍👍
@corkeys522 жыл бұрын
God Blessed you for real.
@Joe-lc7ce2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! Several years ago I developed Small Nerve Fiber Neuropathy around 90% of my body. It caused burning pain. It is not curable, however some people are able to recover on their own - never for a specific reason. I moved to Fort Collins last year, like Boulder we have fabulous bike infrastructure. I started riding about an hour a day, and after a few months I started to feel less pain. Today I have the neuropathy around 15% of my body, but the pain is much less severe. Like you, I now have tons of motivation to be active. Ride on!
@TandZAptLife2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you are strong and well.
@zeedimwit9 ай бұрын
Thank you for not just this video, Ryan, but every bit of energy you put towards spreading the joy and positivity. You're an inspirational person and I'm grateful for the Duzer! Love you buddy, and the content you create has helped me in many different ways. Cheers!!!!
@duzer9 ай бұрын
I appreciate this so much!! Thank you for the kind words
@dannyhernandez12022 жыл бұрын
Hello Ryan, I am glad you are healthy, and all is fine. I am a retired military (27 years active/National Guard/reserve) and presently an educator (teacher) in Texas. I have been very healthy, but in 2010 my right knee had enough of jumping out of planes, road marches, and all that running that I was doing. I had to adjust my work out and way of life. That is when I left the infantry and went to a training military unit (reserve). I was also in education (a principal) at this time. This is the time I walked into a bike shop and bought a bicycle, and I was able to get back into shape. I retired from military reserve 7 years ago, and now just teach (I love it). Presently I have another obstacle ahead of me. I had covid (Nov 2020) and it slowed me down a bit, seems like my blood pressure went up, then down, not normal. It’s hard to work out after teaching, and it has been a struggle. But, summer is here now, I am teaching summer school and plan to ride my bicycle every day to work during our summer classes. I also plan to get back where I was before my covid. My plan is to walk, jog, and ride the bicycle all summer long, and get back to being as healthy as possible. Your stories, have inspired me in many ways. I enjoy them, you’re a good story teller. You don’t have to go across the world to tell them. Those are cool, but I also love the ones you do nearby. That covid one you did recently was awesome. Anyway that’s my story without all the details, wish you the best. - Danny
@charlesbradford72332 жыл бұрын
That was beautiful. I see God all over this, so he created a condition and you open the door. Through life you kept opening doors and now you are spreading the spiritual message of life, hope, kindness and more. You are an angel.
@BryenGraver2 жыл бұрын
Crazy enough, I found out I had high blood pressure when I was real young, too. When I was 15 they caught my blood pressure going through the freaking roof just as they did yours and sure enough I too began taking high blood pressure meds. The cause was due to my other medication, an immunosuppressant with a side effect of hypertension, which I have to take as a result of being one of the first to receive a groundbreaking cure to Biliary Atresia: a liver transplant at the ripe age of 1 year, 16 days old. Since then, I've receive major abdominal surgery to fix a longtime side effect of such a significant transplant, as well as successfully battled stage 3 testicular cancer (in remission since January 2021). Also since then, I've never stopped riding (having raced for coming up to 20 years now) and genuinely take time every day to find something about life to really enjoy. You and I share the same perspective in this no doubt, it's rad that I can relate to your experience and content in that way! Keep on going Ryan, it's a blast watching all of your adventures because it certainly helps inspire my own and so many others.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing this, what a story! I'm so happy to hear that you're healthy and still kicking butt!! I'm sending you a big high five from Boulder!
@jacksonbangs66032 жыл бұрын
I realized that bicycling and working for Medford Parks and Recreation is better for my hydrocephalus condition than doing yard work and high impact sports. Hydrocephalus is fluid to the brain 🧠. I was diagnosed at the age of 3. Keep up the great work 👍!
@michaelmatthews40962 жыл бұрын
Having you as my friend Ryan makes my life better, thanks for your positive outlook!
@Rlaplante73 Жыл бұрын
What a great story and how you've been able to get conditioned to enjoy a healthy body and live life to the fullest. Thanks for sharing :)
@petecurran3995 Жыл бұрын
It's an inspirational story! I'm now using a return to biking to control BP and there's been a noticeable effect inside 6wks. Stay healthy, man! 💪🏻
@PatrickDelorenzi2 жыл бұрын
Great video 🙌 I actually picked up running after a routine blood test got me a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and I wanted to get back to being healthy! Turns out the blood test was a one off freak result, no diabetes, but.. The running stuck! And then cycling came along, then swimming, hiking, man it's the best
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! What a turn of events! Glad to hear that you're still running
@BBB_Adventures2 жыл бұрын
Awesome story Ryan, thanks for sharing it. It's nuts to think you had blood pressure that high at 5 years old. Glad you figured it out and turned that situation into a huge benefit for your life! The inspiration and motivation that comes out so clearly in this episode couldn't have come at a better time for us, as we are at the precipice of starting our massive adventure. Thank you!
@jacksonbangs66032 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on overcoming your troubles, and making your life better!
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@supaTronic2 жыл бұрын
I started running back in '08 to help me cope with my mental health and very grateful for it cause it was my saving grace. I turned it up a notch in '14 because I was borderline hypertensive and I knew staying heart healthy and keeping of the weight would lower my blood pressure staying active so I got into triathlons and completed a couple Ironmans in the along the way. High blood pressure unfortunately runs in my family from my parents to their siblings on both sides... I was diagnosed with HBP and taking meds to tame it at age 42. I try to stay active now more than ever, watch the sodium intake, and try just try to enjoy life because I want to try and stick around a little longer to spend time with my wife and son.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Nice!! Sounds like you’re doing all the right things!! Happy trails
@Luigi132 жыл бұрын
I totally agree that riding a bike is a lot better and keeps you in shape. Now I see how all of this has shaped you to today, and it is a good life Ryan a lot better than a boring repetitive lifestyle that many of us had. There is always a point of starting everything in life. Bravo....👍👍 Good testimony.
@bridgeforth2 жыл бұрын
I am new to your channel. Been binge watching all your adventures as I dust of my Trek 520 touring bike and dream of setting off across the US. As I watched your videos, I did indeed wonder what got you into your lifestyle of fitness and healthy living, so the timing of this video is perfect for me. It seems doctors are a big motivator in to getting people to exercise more. Sadly, for many, it is late in life. For me it came in high school when I blew my knee out playing basketball. After surgery the doc said riding a bicycle is the best thing for me. So, being a greedy teenager, I conned my parents into buying me a Trek mountain bike because the doc said so LOL! I spent all summer in bed healing from the surgery but when I got the bike, I could barely stand up on it but I could sit and peddle. I live in a small town in Virginia where the Blue Ridge Parkway begins, and that very first day I peddled myself up the mountain and onto the Parkway and took some gravel roads back home... not once, but twice that day for a total of 40 miles. Apparently I had built up a lot of energy being in bed all summer healing. I think back on that time, and it still motivates me today. As I have gotten older, I am your age, living a healthy and active lifestyle has meant even more.
@bridgeforth2 жыл бұрын
@Text me on Telegram 👉@RyanVanDuzer Your account is fake and not the real Ryan.
@stuffonthepark2 жыл бұрын
I know this is a serious video, but all I could think is you're basically a real life Chris Traeger from parks and recreation. Big up the exercise, hope the ticker stays strong.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
haha, I've never heard of him, gonna go look it up. Cheers!
@stuffonthepark2 жыл бұрын
@@duzer extremely funny show if you get chance to watch it, if not it's a character that is super positive all the time and runs a marathon every day because he has childhood heart diagnosis.
@seattlegrrlie Жыл бұрын
I have the opposite memory. I have very, very low blood pressure which has its own risks. I have this vivid memory of my small town doctor looking at me almost annoyed. "You're dead, get up and walk around so I can take your blood pressure"
@FlackBlag_342 жыл бұрын
Vivere in America senza una automobile è forse la cosa più punk hardcore di sempre! Sei un esempio da seguire!
@jacobvandermark4272 жыл бұрын
Hi Ryan thank you for the video we are blessed if we can bike and run at at any age I am 71 and run and bike God blessings to you I am from Mississauga Ontario Canada 🍁
@johnflorian67452 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic message. My mom shared a piece of advice to a young version of me decades ago that I've benefited from ever since: "life is what you make it." It was so simple I knew she was right but it was also so vague it took time for me to use it. I'm now a firm believer that we cannot know elation without also knowing misery, success without failure and so on. Bad things WILL happen, but it's how we choose to grow from them that matters.
@tjark14902 жыл бұрын
Reverend Duzer, it is people exactly like you, who make life worth living, thank you so much. I am greatful to have found your channel, giving me fun, hope, joy and love.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Awww thanks! I really appreciate this.
@billysbikesbrews71832 жыл бұрын
Great Story.. The reason I enjoy your channel is the variety of content.. We all have a WOW moment.. mine is about 40 yeas ago.. I was working 2nd shift in a factory looking for motivation.. I met a guy who ran to work everyday.. so I challenge myself.. I was not much of a runner.. But I can bike.. so I sold my car & bought a bicycle same day.. the challenge was to go a summer without a car.. I enjoyed it so much I continue it the challenge for 6 years not a small task in a Coastal Town of Massachusetts.. after 3 years I moved to Florida.. I believe I am where I am today.. because of the Challenge.. No Regrets..
@robnoble2812 жыл бұрын
Awesome story, Ryan. You are a dynamo!
@resurgem2 жыл бұрын
In UK, they do not take children's BP, what a good job they did yours. I have binge watched your videos, they are so interesting. Your enthusiasm is infectious, and your attitude to tough terrain helps me when I'm struggling up some seemingly endless steep slope on my mtb. Thank you for your videos.
@johngrossbohlin75822 жыл бұрын
My local paper has an article on-line today about a former classmate of mine (about 41-47 years ago). In a matter of a few days they had to amputate most of his left leg and then perform a double by-pass. He is the second classmate that I know of to suffer that fate... the first one died already. Add in all the people I knew who died between ages 30 and 62, including my brothers, and it's enough to keep me on my bike. If things continue to line up I'll be doing another long trip later this summer...
@tanke18182 жыл бұрын
Dude, you helped me push myself just by being yourself. Keep being yourself, no matter what that is as long as it is you brother. Thank you!
@travissierra85192 жыл бұрын
As usual, another very inspiring story! Thank you so much. I really look forward to all of your videos that come out. You’re the Dalai Lama and the bicycle adventure world! Just think what a great world this would be ifEverybody had the same attitude!
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Awww thanks!! I really appreciate this.
@harrygrimley43522 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this with us. Wow. Nice 👍
@williamwightman84092 жыл бұрын
I remember my first marathon back in 1975 when nobody thought about bonking. About 16 miles in it was time to sit down, then walk, then sit down... I have to say thanks to you for all the promotion of the Priority 600X trekking bike. While I am a recumbent rider at heart (because they are fast and nothing ever hurts) you converted me 50% to a bike that can go everywhere else slowly. I put some 29 x 2.5 slicks on the 600X and have great fun locally on both trails and with the road bike groups. Be safe.
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
So cool that you got the 600x!! I hope you have a lot of fun on that adventure machine.
@mrman262 жыл бұрын
You are a baddass! Another great video. Greetings from Colorado Springs!
@peterkarpf69652 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@duzer Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your generosity!!
@williamcappa2882 жыл бұрын
... simply thank you
@Russ-d29 ай бұрын
Very motivational as usual, I've ridden a bike for transportation it seems the days I didn't want to ride ended up being the best rides ever,. There's something about cycling.
@duzer9 ай бұрын
There is indeed!! Thanks for watching
@karlr68102 жыл бұрын
Hey man, thanks for sharing. BP of 160/140 at age 5 is no-shit scary (I'm a former EMT) and am glad that led you to your current life. We're pretty damn lucky here in the greater Denver area with bike trails. I'm in Centennial and can get around beyond easily on a bike, and it's safe (for the most part). I do have a Toyota SUV because my life requires it. Someday, I will give up driving and can get around on a bike (or e-bike at that age).
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, it freaked my mom out real good! I'm psyched to hear that you're planning on a no car life--ebikes really make that possible
@lukeynuthmann3562 жыл бұрын
Love you and how you live your life. You have integrity and your principles keep you focused.
@SharifahamiIsmail2 жыл бұрын
"life is good" much thanks for sharing sir.
@TrentSiggard2 жыл бұрын
Ryan! When I was 15 I had my second episode of Super Ventricular Tachycardia! My heart rate was 295 consistently on the EKG! I had to face the reality of the potential of my own death, after having jus lost a friend to suicide. It took me 10 more years to start exercising by riding my bike, partly influenced to travel by bike because of your KZbin channel! I hope I'm able to give back to Kida who are going through he same thing that I did in the future. Keep on rocking!
@duzer2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! I had no idea. Glad to hear that you've overcome the odds. Happy trails, my man!
@raymonddaviau45022 жыл бұрын
You are a great human being, I wish I was born with a happy nature like you.
@lth77752 жыл бұрын
Thank You for all of your extraordinary videos we 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 it’s and….. Thank You for your beautiful priceless words 💐