Californian Gravel Bikepacking | Los Padres & Big Sur

Trip of a lifetime or what? I went bikepacking on gravel, tarmac and dirt from Monterey, California riding through Los Padres National Forest and down to the Pacific Coast Highway. It was incredible!
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[@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]

🌮

[@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!

[@dafred9898]

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

[@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!

[@cupeater]

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

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

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

[@kimsitaku]

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

[@evanoc12345678]

Casual spliffs at the end .. I approve

[@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

[@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

[@TimothyEnloe]

What a fun adventure. Thank you for sharing!

[@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!

[@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.

[@bramsanjanssan4908]

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

[@prestonpendergraft7792]

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

[@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

[@KyleTurnerSF]

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

[@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. !

[@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

[@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!

[@mattford9140]

What a trek! Very fun; thanks for sharing.

[@steediboy]

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

[@Teo-S]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@Strange_Brew]

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

[@WorldwideCyclery]

PB on the bagel is the way to go!

[@GWDadventures]

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

[@2spoons]

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

[@roddinandracin1153]

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

[@FlowJunkie24816]

That looks absolutely epic... Awesome group too!

[@keelferm]

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

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It was amazing. Cheers

[@4f00d]

the very end, just wow

[@kerrylondon8631]

Yeah 🌟 big sur 🏄 Oui 🌟 🚲

[@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.

[@bengt_axle]

This is why bike packing is becoming so popular.

[@eivissastef]

yes, thanks to the soooo cool influencers, LOL

[@BLTspace]

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

[@Ey_up]

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

[@eivissastef]

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

[@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!

[@robkemp091983]

Looks amazing there

[@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!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨👌👌👌👌👌👌🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍

[@timothytopor4362]

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

[@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 .

[@freiheit6511]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@cujomtb250]

Wow! That ride looked amazing. So jealous.

[@typing...3109]

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

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

He is a dude. Thank you!

[@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!

[@Ty-ut8um]

Juliet welcome to the state 👍🏾😊👌🏾💙

[@indiopeltier9758]

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

[@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 :(

[@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?

[@joelmicah7014]

camping and bikes SWEET!

[@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 !!!

[@albertbatfinder5240]

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

[@stephenfromlangley]

Cool. Add this route to wish list.

[@HeftyZoo]

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

[@zapcodeknock4503]

Great Work

[@Uppercottage2]

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

[@chasjm21]

Looks sooooo much fun.

[@DavidMackenzie]

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

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Sure do!

[@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.

[@mtnbiker1096]

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

[@stefanppunkt3857]

awesome.

[@user-qp6vg9ho8u]

Spreading peanut butter with a credit card is the height of sophistication

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I’m ULTRA sophisticated 😂

[@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.

[@jackg5147]

What a great edit. Hope there’s more.

[@eivissastef]

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

[@owltune5496]

Soo incredibly awesome!!

[@swampymaan]

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

[@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

[@SkeetSystem]

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

[@martinschissler9208]

Love your stuff

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks Martin

[@simonsanderson]

That looks amazing

[@michaelupchurch3779]

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

[@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...

[@fernandoherrera102]

so nice trip guys!!!

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome..

[@axelengstrm2386]

cool gang. truly inspired by what you do.

[@williambaird6276]

UK 🇬🇧 weather is Awesome 😎..Dartmoor just As Cool 😎..🚴‍♂️🇬🇧😎🌎

[@vincentpinlac3606]

You had Ultra Romance with you? Amazing!

[@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!

[@sandrochiavaroBeerCircles]

I live in Cali, and this is a bucket list trip. Jealous you did it before me🤷🏻‍♂️😉

[@samsulanwar7055]

Amazing

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks

[@shelleyshell9441]

Awesome adventure!

[@markboden7208]

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

[@hispaniacicloturismo8578]

Great Great Video... Love it! thanks for share

[@ernsthuijboom2212]

Great video of an awesome trip!

[@hannahisraelsen8837]

I want the GPX for this!! Beautiful!

[@terencebolden5150]

Well done!

[@dataseeker7460]

Looks like your ole mate Murphy came along at the start of the trip.(Murphy's Law) Good news is, you won't make those kind of mistakes again. Looks like most of the rest of the group were pretty experienced at that sort of riding.

[@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...

[@bubblesezblonde]

another great vid! thanks for the Trumpdemic relief!

[@fromcitytowild]

I don't know anyone who bike packs... I just got done building my bike... I need cool friends like this 🙁

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I didn't know a lot of these guys beforehand and others I met through events or even the internet. Perhaps you could try joining some gravel rides/events or a bikepacking event or perhaps a Facebook group to find people to go with?

[@bob-ny6kn]

Hi. Sometimes you have to make it happen, even solo. I rode 300 mile (return) camp trips for years before others knew and wanted to join. Have fun!

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Epic ride! Can you post your route?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It's on my Strava (in daily segments)