WE MADE IT TO LAS VEGAS

[@brendavane9148]

Lawrence Carpenter, bike racer and now film maker. You have come such a long way as a film maker, congratulations on the achievement. And then there is the journey. Keep up the great work.

[@bbikerlawrence]

Cheers Brenda!

[@SnickArt777]

These 2 videos from you and Francis were the best! (despite the absence of bikes)

[@papaduck1000]

You're ability to build and connect a story makes the the vlogs that much more enjoyable. Again - great vid and enjoy this adventure. Being in my 60's these kinds of adventures, aside from family, are truly the memories that are the most cherished.

[@bbikerlawrence]

Cheers bud, I hope so!

[@kentuckyrambler5622]

Hey, Carpenter, you the man (along with James and Francis)! Epic rides and great presentation. I've been to Death Valley. Be careful dealing with the heat. Keep the spirit going. Will be watching and enjoying your progress. Things will get better and a lot cooler in a few days.

[@GordonMoat]

Nothing prepares you for 40C heat, except many days of 40C heat. It's much more of a survival skill, than a challenge. Don't second guess how you feel in the heat. You guys made the right decision with a break in Las Vegas.

[@bbikerlawrence]

Crazy heat that's for sure.

[@robbchastain3036]

I'm really enjoying your videos, Lawrence, they nicely fill in the spaces and compliment the works of Francis. And don't forget, if you guys go crazy from the heat, just remember, you signed up for this. Don't even think you can blame us for boring desert stretches and oppressive temperature readings and closed taco stands.

[@urby1720]

What a great adventure with some cool mates. The videos are superb.

[@bbikerlawrence]

Cheers buddy

[@kevinwilleford7876]

You 3 guys are so good together! Your vlogs are so well done and with Francis vlogging this trip too it's been wonderful keeping up with your travels, and travails! Can't wait for the next installment!

[@bbikerlawrence]

Cheers Kevin, comments like this make all the editing so worth while

[@jameseady6750]

Excellent Video, some of those shots are on the money

[@Michail_Ivanov]

Thank you Lawrence!! Absolutely outstanding adventure and it is still rolling!!! Huge thanks to all three of you guys for implementing this USA project!! It's absolutely amazing :))

[@bbikerlawrence]

stunning, every minute

[@nickneek80]

Your editing is really some of the best stuff I've seen on youtube :)

[@bbikerlawrence]

Woah, Neek you are too kind ;)

[@davidoliver6408]

Another great video. If you hadn't realized it from the two days on the bike the A-Star ride should have clearly spelled out that you are in a very large and unforgiving bit of the country. This video series will prove to be your masterpiece. Enjoy the ride to Parump....

[@pgreen9596]

Fantastic Video. So glad the 3 of you got to see the Grand Canyon. I am really enjoying following this trip. Too bad I missed you in Vegas. I will be out there next week! Be careful out there and lets hope you have enough tubes for the rest of the trip!

[@bbikerlawrence]

awwww bad timing

[@JakeB1992]

Really enjoying watching your take on this epic adventure! Very well done and, might I add, you and your buddies appear to be having a helluva good time!!!

[@kenny2PWRR]

What an adventure guys! Drink it in!

[@MrCycledad]

Great vid. Really shows why people flock to the area. It’s just different. Desert and lights. That said two days in Vegas is enough and then you want out.

[@bobgoodnoe4583]

Well done, Lawrence!!!

[@Einhander49]

You guys are insane to ride through there in the peak of summer. I can barely tolerate driving through there with AC.

[@johnduffy6351]

Lawrence. Top marks. I'll echo what everyone else has said; you're really honing your craft. Keep up the good work. We'll all be waiting for the next installment.

[@bbikerlawrence]

Thanks John, appreciate the kind words- finally getting somewhere with it!

[@birel101]

Loving this journey!!

[@4StringsofThunder]

You guys shouldve sang more!🤘🏻😂

[@waynesbutler7834]

One of my favorites Lawrence , your editing and music choices are spot on . I do see the hangover reference , as long as a nude Asian guy doesn't fall out of the trunk of the cab you were in you will be ok . Although three skinny blokes riding road bikes with skinny tires from England landing in the hottest place on the third rock from the sun , there is a movie deal here somewhere . If you are going to travel the desert I urge you to do it at night , the clear dark skies will reveal a universe you may have never seen before ..

[@sureshchinnappa2290]

Great video Lawrence and the music was tops. Back on your bike now man! Safe ride.

[@sureshchinnappa2290]

Hi Lawrence sorry to be a pest do you have link to the music you chose for the blog? I tried looking on iTunes and had no luck.

[@bbikerlawrence]

try search on sound cloud!

[@sureshchinnappa2290]

Lawrence Carpenter mate thank you. Found it 😊. You are a star man

[@jaycollins6792]

Amazing vlog mate... love that so much

[@NinetyTres]

Let's pedal to Las Vegas in the middle of the summer Said no one ever Crazy Brits haha #Badassadventure

[@bbikerlawrence]

hahahahahha

[@echtogammut]

Loving the editing work. 7:38 OMG Backstreet Boys are playing in Vegas? That's is both sad and hilarious at the same time. Unlike James, there has never been a pizza I couldn't finish... it's why hills are such a struggle.

[@bbikerlawrence]

hahaha, yeah tell me about it.

[@neilflinn5957]

Brilliant Lawrence.Your video making skills are quickly becoming first class mate.

[@harryshingleton9463]

Awesome video!

[@lahyessam9725]

A well deserved rest day ..I think you guys deserved those huge steins of beer. I went to Venice and Paris so I have no need to go to Vegas to see go on a gondola or to visit the Effel Tower.

[@jase2990]

Choice of music is bang on 👍🏻

[@jimbolb250]

Love your style. Excellent

[@chrisswann49]

Great stuff! Well deserved rest day!! 👊🏼🚴

[@thecrowfliescrooked]

Love the vids Lawrence. Keep it up and good luck in the US.

[@dingodoggy66]

Your editing is right up there. Loving it.

[@MrHockaluger]

Great videos from both you and Francis. Really enjoying the trip. However, everytime I see James in that shirt, I keep thinking of a guy who just escaped from an insane asylum. Lol

[@steviegriffin3513]

Top notch work!

[@stanislaogerman3743]

Very well shot (and edited video) ... enjoy and be safe.

[@bbikerlawrence]

cheers mate!

[@dafred9898]

Best Bon Jovi cover evar!

[@bullwhipjohnson8247]

Do you think going tubeless might have helped? I'm sure someone else must have suggested it by now.

[@robbchastain3036]

Or running bigger tires with tire liners like Mr. Tuffy. And some sealant in the tubes and didn't that originate with the desert racers and all those pesky thorns? Something like that, as I recall. But we all live and learn and apply our experiences to the road ahead, and surely the three amigos will make the necessary adjustments and do what works for them.

[@grahames9228]

Loving the trip Lawrence.

[@phillipmiller8560]

Bad ass video Dude! What sort of patches were you using... just wondering because heat is harsh here in OZ and I am wondering what to avoid.. :) Also why are none of you going tubeless? Stay hydrated, get heaps of vitamins, salt and carbs... avoid buying an orangutan, getting intimidated by the giant lizards and look out for the GIANT BATS!

[@mikeanders7885]

Great job you guys. Everyone loves the videos. I can't wait to see the rest of your adventure. Is anyone carrying a spare tire just in case. Be safe.

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Did Francis have a Freudian slip? Niagara Falls and Blueridge Parkway next trip!

[@ElonMuckX]

6:30 you guys would have so much fun riding your bikes up and down the strip.

[@bbikerlawrence]

hahahaha or not

[@UweGranzowfilms]

Yeahhh, i really enjoyed to watch this great video!

[@palmer3977]

That's one hell of a gash that grand canyon thingy isn't it, something went very wrong there.

[@MI5Hellsent]

Great video again, just wish the colour wasn't as washed out on the Grand Canyony bits.

[@simongorman1378]

It’s just a big drone init “lol

[@verhagen]

Loving it!

[@fredcouture1158]

Great videos boys But I was told what happen in Vegas stay in Vegas So we have the PG version of the 2 days in Vegas ?????

[@drewcama5481]

I hope so!

[@bbikerlawrence]

hahahaha, that's for me to know and you guys to not ;)

[@martykott5565]

You three have me hooked !

[@alexvarga7483]

What drone you're using? Great series btw

[@martinmacmahon4542]

Nice choice of music

[@adgeebike9173]

Great vlog.

[@danielclarke7632]

Another cracking episode Lawrence, looks hot,hot,hot. Hope the next ride is easier.

[@bbikerlawrence]

me too! ahah

[@Brandon24242424]

In my city! When do u leave? Big fan of your videos!!

[@bbikerlawrence]

Sorry man already left, what a city!

[@toka90]

So sick content from you guys! Are you using ND Filters on the road or are you just raise the shutterspeed?

[@bbikerlawrence]

both!

[@georgehugh3455]

You could swim laps in those beer glasses...

[@bbikerlawrence]

we could!

[@drewcama5481]

I'm thinking if you patched the tiers at the hotel and then let them dry for 8 hrs the patches would have lasted? But maybe not. So how was that beef jerky that James ate responsible for his severe cramping? I Told you you were going to feel heat like never before! you need time to acclimatize to severe weather. You couldn't cornier some tubes to where you were? Would have been cheaper than a cab I bet ( u probably used UBAR :-( ) So did you just drink bear in Vegas? I bet there's a nice bike shop there somewhere? Well on the road again!

[@amac2001]

Quality LC

[@AndrewSmith-cd5zf]

Have you considered anything smaller to edit the vlogs ? Apple air or just upload the content to the cloud and have a mate edit and upload ? are there cloud servers you can install the SW and use ? I would want to be riding with minimum electronics on board. Cheers Andy

[@bbikerlawrence]

Hi Andrew, there is really no smaller alternative to edit such large files on. Nor do we have the resource to have someone else edit for us (the WiFi wouldn’t enable us to do so anyway). It’s a pretty clunky amount of kit but has proven to be worthwhile.

[@SteveStearns]

Why were you going through so many tubes? Heat and debris?

[@bbikerlawrence]

Basically the heat made the tyres go totally soft. Like chewing gum, so anything on the road was creating punctures !

[@SteveStearns]

@@bbikerlawrence Thanks. I lived in Arizona for a while it the extreme heat in the summers created issues there too.

[@danielmacdonald4005]

Is this the end of your bike racing year, Lawrence? Feels like it is peak time for racing, but you are touring USA instead..share your thoughts?

[@65Lynchy]

This epic adventure beats racing,put the joy back into cycling

[@bbikerlawrence]

Something I will answer in upcoming video - cheers for question Daniel!

[@neilt7191]

Vegas , it's Blackpool , but better .

[@juaoose]

Aweesomee

[@edwardthomaswalker]

May your giraffe be taller than your trees.

[@bbikerlawrence]

good saying

[@stephenbetley9596]

Pissed up cyclists. A breed apart. :)

[@nathanielrosa1]

USE THE HISTOGRAM 😂

[@bbikerlawrence]

That’s the only thing to say about this video ?

[@nathanielrosa1]

I’d love to say more! But I’ve literally gone blind from the shot in the desert so I can only comment on the audio! Great song xxx