Lessons I've Learned from Adversity-Presentation in NYC

[@DanRustle]

Thank you for just existing. one of your videos randomly popped up on my feed a few years ago, it was the baja one and i ended up binge watching the entire baha series + all the other vids. i had zero clue that bikepacking existed. You introduced me to a world full of adventure and i ended up getting in to bikepacking in Texas. I love it and Thank You for everything you do and thank you for your positive energy and entertaining rides

[@duzer]

I love how the world works sometimes!! I’m so happy to hear that you’ve gotten into bikepacking. I wish you all the best moving forward. Olè Olè Olè!!

[@rollsandfloats]

Hi Ryan! I want to thank you for inspiring me to get my 67 year old body bike-packing. I just completed a 6 day, 400 km rail-trail ride through eastern Ontario's backcountry, following rail trails, mostly dry, although one day I found myself chasing minnows, LOL. I had no flatties, crashies or whammies and I OLE'd my lungs out on the only tunnel I went through as I channeled my inner Ryan. I had a blast and hope to take on something longer next season, preferably with more padding on my butt which was starting to make its unhappiness known on day 6. Wishing you all the best and congratulating you on your attitude and your resilience, your commitment and dedication to do what YOU want to do in life. That takes guts. You rock, dude. Don't ever forget that. Your Tour Divide effort was something to be proud of, despite the whammy that took you out. Shit happens, right? But we learn from it and move on. Love the channel!

[@duzer]

So cool to hear that you did a 6 day trip!! And yes, butt padding is very important 😂. I wish you all the best on your future adventures!

[@GabrielRancourtCycling]

We were crying like babies on that sidewalk in Helena, Ryan! 😂😭 Haha! What a great moment! Thanks for sharing that story! 🙌📖

[@martinhudon8337]

Watching the video then though, oh Gabriel will watch it too. Let's see the comment. Trop bon vous 2! 🙌

[@Valaran1]

I heard a perspective recently, that the worst thing that's happened to you, is the best possible thing that could have happened to you. Feels appropriate here, talking about your successful channel because of past failures. Thanks for being you, Ryan. You are an incredible inspiration. My own YT channel (on video games) was beginning to take off during COVID, and then I found you and a few other creators. Long story short, I gave up gaming, started hiking, biking and running again, and never looked back. Training for my first 50K now, and wouldn't change a thing.

[@duzer]

Oooh! I love this, and it’s indeed true in my case. AND I’m so excited to hear that you’re doing a 50k, you’ll love the experience

[@christinawhite3859]

I used to be a cyclist, and have had health issues delaying my dreams for over two years now. I am a fan of your adventures, and in had hoped to travel to ride rail trails. I am writing to tell you when I found an older video of yours, about your Mom's ebike, I was so happy. I now have an etrike and feel the wind in my hair again. You gave me the words I was doing battle in my head to embrace the electric motor and enjoy the ride again. Thank you very much.

[@martinschwartz7342]

I hope your new relationship works out well. You are a very good and kind person who deserves great happiness.

[@duzer]

Thank you so much!

[@dubwars]

Cheers to the new relationship! No rush on introducing this individual, as this should be on your clock, not ours. We'll be here.

[@oregoniangal]

I couldn’t agree more. And oh do I love how your paths crossed when they might not have if it weren’t for what didn’t happen out on the trail this summer. There was a quote once that said, “ when one door closes, another opens. But we’re often staring so hard at the closed door that we miss the open one.” Or something like that. Everything happens or doesn’t happen for a reason and I strongly believe that. Excited for you! Also loved attending this talk and hearing your reflections.

[@davidg1343]

Just turned off the US election night coverage (I'm Canadian) and needed a respite. So I clicked over and hit this. Many of us need some hope and positive vibes right now and you always deliver. Thanks Ryan! Your videos are about so much more than just biking.

[@duzer]

I’m glad that I could bring a smile to your face. Last night was devastating :(

[@viralnorn9173]

Yes it was, and will be.😢

[@DrBradKlontz]

Duzer is the 🐐

[@inMotionOutdoors]

This was a good watch. As a 39 year old with a job that has run its course I am now asking “what next?” More corporate job chasing or building something I want to do…

[@duzer]

I choose the latter…go for it!!!

[@joyfultrails]

You inspired me to really focus on building my bike trail channel, beginning in 2023. Love your on-camera presence, your enthusiasm and your videography (especially the drone shots). I grew up a conservative preacher's kid from the Deep South, so we do not share the same politics or worldview. But I have learned from you and have been inspired and encouraged by your videos. Carry on!

[@duzer]

That’s awesome! I wish you all the best on your channel and adventures!!

[@pascalchavanon1930]

Because of you, I just finished the East coast Greenway on my 600 X. 68 years old. 3000 miles ,29 days. Thank you.

[@duzer]

That’s amazing, way to go! I bet you had the trip of a lifetime

[@ronlacombe9893]

Hi Ryan. I love that you reference your mom; still your rock!

[@trevorwild195]

I'm glad to hear a new love's coming Ryan! Cheers from Malaysia~

[@raymonddaviau4502]

You are an inspiration to all of us,❤

[@casvar]

Ryan, 2 weeks ago, I had a bad crash in my road bike. I was planning to make a ultra cycling race on December. My dream kind of fell apart and was thinking of canceling. Lots of feelings. I still have a big bump in my hip. Still woking and traing on the simulator. But will defenetly do it just for fun, and do what ever Im able to do. More failures, and great overcomes like always. Im 48. You have been a mentor. Thats why I created my youtube too. You can see a lot of you in my videos.

[@pdxevgrin]

Ryan, you've inspired me for years ma dude. I'm actually a DIY ebike tourer from Portland. It's all the same thing. I pedal, always. I've ridden 65,000 miles by self built ebikes in the last decade. Just playing with solar and eboyk stuff cuz I'm a nerd 2nd but a cyclist 1st.

[@duzer]

Nerds are my favorite people!! Happy trails, my friend

[@Instramark]

This is a lecture I would pay to attend. Really love this guy and his channel.

[@duzer]

This means a ton to me, thank you

[@rocknroling6869]

Great stuff Duzer! I get comments all the time when I am riding with my team Duzer shirt! Next time I will need to camp and ride with team Duzer for sure!

[@duzer]

We hope to do more group rides in the future!!! And thanks for rocking the shirt

[@WorldT]

thanks on doing this group video. a much different prospective for sure. i watched of course from yt. but even so. a good way of expressing and make it seem more real to see a real audience in that room. goodluck in next bike adventure

[@lynnwalker]

Great talk Ryan! I think it's so neat that you were in the Peace Corps so young, it shows you had a great deal of maturity at that age. Looking forward to meeting the lucky lady in your life eventually, she already sounds awesome 😊

[@duzer]

Thanks!! Peace Corps was pivotal in my life…and my new lady is wonderful

[@Johannah0102]

You're so inspiring Duzer! I love all of your content!!! 👏👏😜

[@duzer]

You're the best! Thank you

[@floriandan5404]

Ryan your truly OK thnx for all you do

[@casvar]

Great to see this video! Adelante Ryan!

[@joshuawilson-b9h]

First off, absolutely love these videos. They’re very motivational and inspiring. Part of what motivated me to become an every day cyclist and eventually a multi week bike tour across NY on the Erie Canal. This video in particular touches on the subject that success doesn’t come easy. A lot of times in life, we have to fail a few times to get where we are, and sometimes we never hit where we wanted to be, but we end up on another road that we’re pretty proud of (5 year old me wanted to be 6’8 and play in the NBA. My parents are glad I never became Dennis Rodman 🙂). Really neat to hear some of the back story, I don’t think some people realize how much work and struggle goes into this. I’ve been riding my bike to work for 5 years now, and am glad this channel exists. Also, as a healthcare practitioner, I’m always looking to get my patients healthier. I don’t think there’s a more fun way that doesn’t feel anything like exercising than cycling to get healthy. This is one of the channels I send them to (and I hope priority you’re listening), and because of this channel priority is now one of the brands I recommend to my patients looking to get a reliable bike to get around on. Last thought, just an idea for a video on your channel for those of us not quite as able to do as many bike tours as we want or our girlfriends let us, but what about a cool video on doing life on a bicycle and traveling to a new city with your bike? Your videos on bike commuting were some that really helped me figure out how to bike to work. I really like folding bikes. They’re fun to ride, great for travel, and take up less space in an apartment. I’ve grabbed groceries, done laundry, and taken off on all day rides on one. Plus, they usually are pretty easy to get on and off, and make great bikes for when your friends come to visit and need a bike. My gf just flew in to visit, and the priority folder became her get around NYC bike and our explore together bike. She loves it. I don’t think folding bikes get enough love, but they’re great for city life and traveling to a new city to explore. So @prioritybicycles, any chance of a spotlight on the priority folding bike by Ryan Van Duzer doing normal life on a folder and going to a cool city like San Diego, Chicago, or NYC to explore on a priority folding bike, like a neat travel video on a new city except for getting around by bicycle? My favorite is traveling by Amtrak, but you can figure out other cool and cheap ways to travel with a folding bike that don’t take expensive boxes or plane tickets. Could also be a great video on traveling as a couple. I’ve got my gf into cycling, and we’re going to take our folding bikes together and go explore a new city this December! Just an idea, I thought that might be a cool idea and I know your channel could really do a great job at it. Plus I need some more priority folding bike videos to share with my patients 🙂.

[@NataliBarnes-d5k]

Hi Ryan, Thank you for sharing your adventures with the world! You are my boyfriend’s favorite cyclist and I approve 😄 As a Latina, I love your focus on health and beans-they’re essentials in my book. 🌱 I had to chime in after seeing his comment! As the girlfriend who was convinced to join the cycling life, I can say nothing brings you closer than dodging NYC traffic together and trying not to scream. But now? I think I might be faster than him. 😉 His Priority folding bike has become my favorite! I love supporting his cycling adventures, but let’s be honest: we ride together, and we have to look good doing it-matching gear or it’s a no-go! We’re gearing up for a folding bike trip to a new city, and I can’t wait. To all the girlfriends out there, give it a shot-cycling is a fun way to stay active and build that cardio, which can definitely bring some extra perks to your relationship. Also, the breathtaking scenery and unforgettable moments you share with your boyfriend will be unlike anything you've ever experienced! So @prioritybicycles, more videos for couples with folding bikes, please!🚴‍♀️❤️🚴‍♂️ Nat&Jay2024Adventures ❤️

[@duzer]

My man!! You and your girlfriend seem awesome!! I really appreciate both of you chiming in with your experiences. You’re right, I should totally do more commuter style videos…I’ll see about getting the Folder out for a ride. I wish you both the best and hope to see you on the streets of nyc someday.

[@jeffhansen5573]

Thanks Ryan. Good vid. I appreciate you and your outlook.

[@Elle-bu6ou]

You’re amazing . 🤩

[@brucebartlett6536]

You've really inspired me Ryan and I love that you wear your heart on your sleeve. I've gone on my first biking adventure trip (it was only one day) due to you and I intend to up the ante soon and go on a bigger one!

[@duzer]

Congrats on your first bikepacking adventure!!

[@jacksonbangs6603]

Excellent job presenting your personal life experiences and solutions. As a endurance cyclist I can relate.

[@duzer]

Thank you!!

[@lutterop]

Ryan is the reason I have planned the GDMBR for July 2025..can't wait to start!..you are a true inspiration!

[@duzer]

Right on!! You’re gonna love it

[@johnvanderhulst4778]

Love you Ryan, greetings from the Netherlands.

[@duzer]

Thank you!! I need to go back to your wonderful country

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

Great talk, wonderful.

[@ipsphyllispalmer]

Started following you pre-pandemic after we rode RAGBRAI (2019) and camped "with you" in the Pork Belly campground!

[@duzer]

Oh yes! That was a fun year with my mom and crew. Thanks for staying with me

[@lukeynuthmann356]

You are so persistent! Keep telling your stories. I love them!

[@duzer]

You can count on it!

[@charleswoldenberg4608]

You got me outside during COVID, I owe you bigtime for that!

[@duzer]

Awesome!! So glad to hear it!

[@elephantjournal]

Love you brotherman. You're a leader in "winning"-joy, road magic, inspiring others-and a leader in teaching how to open up about the messiness of "losing." Which as you say is never losing, something else comes if you keep your heart open and community around you. "Bean burritos are never cheating." Love that. Especially when supporting local, organic, vegan, plastic packaging free...let's create a kinder world

[@duzer]

Love you, my fellow bean eating brother

[@lancecrawley9542]

Ryan and the Ryan’s of the world win and will always win because he and they can laugh at themselves. The world can of course hurt you, but it can never beat you if you can laugh at yourself before it can attempt make fun of you.

[@duzer]

So true!! I’m pretty good at laughing at myself before anyone else gets the chance ;)

[@printerror]

Do the hard things, brother! 🤜🤛

[@peterbedford2610]

Great talk. Thanks

[@duzer]

My pleasure!

[@dillonbliler485]

Thank you for posting this! Excellent job repeating the questions, that was helpful. I appreciate the conversation on being real and showing emotion. You are an excellent example of healthy masculinity.

[@duzer]

Thank you, I appreciate your kind words

[@paulbates4100]

I've read the beans and am seeing the authorship of a bean burrito appreciation book in your future Ryan ...I'd defo buy it!

[@duzer]

Ooooh! This would be a fun project

[@andilemokhathi6063]

Hi Ryan thank you very much for this talk. You inspire me, I am from South Africa and I am new to this bikepacking. You rock

[@duzer]

Thanks for listening!

[@annegaray4612]

Thanks for this…I find your videos really inspirational. Keep up the good work and life. My husband and I used to be hard core cyclists when we were dating years ago …and we have jumped back into cycling with both feet this year. We even went to Ragbrai this summer…I look forward to more adventures. Best wishes to you Ryan

[@duzer]

So cool that you did ragbrai!! Hope to meet you out there someday

[@jasonm4695]

I’m sorry to hear the past year has not been great for your channel. I’m relatively new to it, so it’s been one of my most viewed the past year for sure. I am up to date on them all, and some I have viewed multiple times. As far as content, if it matters, I really enjoyed your grocery shopping vid, also anything on commuting. In general, I am drawn to how-to’s and gear reviews on channels I follow on various topics. Of course, your channel is special because of your on camera chemistry with us and the folks along your path! I selfishly want to see you interact in more exotic locations… whenever you are overseas I am extra stoked. By the way, thought of you today as I rode north Broadway home, after riding Magnolia to Gross and returned via Flagstaff. Wish I had the time to camp a night near Gross. Be well! Looking forward to your next chapter!

[@Rwave81]

Man you are such a cool guy!!! You are living your full live! i found you on the Base camp video's

[@duzer]

Aww thanks!! I appreciate your kind words

[@PriorityBicyclesNYC]

This was a great one- loved how personal it was!

[@duzer]

Thanks for all your love and support and BEANS!!!

[@NoCarNancy]

After watching many videos and biking for a year just locally realized after cold and heat waves I'm more of a watcher than a doer 😅

[@duzer]

😂😂 that’s cool!

[@BallardBaller]

Looking Fresh Ryan... you're about ready for a foothold in NYC.... and not through Funkytown, you've got bigger players in the mix

[@duzer]

Let’s do this!!

[@escapekat8860]

You are such an inspiration, thankyou ! ❤

[@duzer]

Thank you!!

[@timswitzer792]

Thanks Ryan!!! Love ya for being real and yourself!!!! Next time youre in Pa shoot me a message and we'll hit some Forest County dirt roads!! God Bless ya brother!!

[@duzer]

I’ll be back, I loved it!

[@timswitzer792]

@@duzer Im in western Pa. About 40ish min from Ohio border.

[@KarenSmith-ys3sk]

I started watching you about 3 months ago. I too am a vivid mountain biker,I also street,gravel,dirt roads. I'm most the time by myself,but I'm out there. My bike is a 29" ero bike,great in suspension, and weighs 35 lbs. I enjoy the outside,but I would really like to start camping on my bike,as you do. Do you recommend certain tents,etc? Good luck on your journey in life and bikes. I really like the bikes you have.😊

[@duzer]

That’s awesome!! I hope that you strap some bags onto your bike and go! I don’t have a ton of experience with tents, but the Nemo Dragonfly is my favorite

[@chriscaffee4932]

Where can I buy that shirt? Cool shirt for The Burden of Dreams.

[@duzer]

My mom got it for me years ago…it’s Ralph Lauren…she got it 70% off at an after Christmas sale 😂😂

[@AranTodd]

Thanks for the breakdown! I have a quick question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?

[@Thekalllllllll]

Just an idea for your next talks: You should all be sitting on like spinning bikes, you facing the audience like in spinning class.

[@duzer]

Ha!! That’s a fun idea

[@lisaross3051]

Thanks for saying "Not Goya" 😀

[@duzer]

You know it!

[@hbjtf]

I will not buy anything Goya. Nada.

[@ekuzco]

Why?

[@lisaross3051]

​@@ekuzcothe CEO endorses trump, endorses the big lie, etc

[@ekuzco]

@@lisaross3051 who cares who the ceo endorses?! people are allowed to have their own opinions. and in politics, the lying is all over the place on both sides. its a mud slinging contest. here i was thinking that goya had some bad ingredients in it or bad factory safety or something.

[@mountfairweather]

How do you get back on the saddle Ryan? I had a bad crash that almost left me losing my career. Ive been debating whether to sell my bike. Hard to get back in the bike game mentally. Anything that helped you after a bad ride/crash etc?

[@returnedfrompanama]

Ryan wouldn’t accept a sponsorship from Goya??

[@michaelp1109]

Seriously... why not?

[@MichaelRichards983]

​​@@michaelp1109Because they are Republican owned and support Trump. Ryan is a Democrat apparently. 👎

[@printerror]

I believe they endorsed some he morally disagrees with.

[@HNXMedia]

Well, that escalated quickly 35:40 JK here is the real heart of the matter 50:30

[@redlegds_adventures]

Why not Goya?

[@joecorrea28]

Good save with the "suc-sex" thing LOL🤣

[@duzer]

Whoopsie!!! Haha

[@edd427]

🇨🇴 🚴🏻 🇨🇴 🚴🏻 🇨🇴 🚴🏻

[@Shroselo-kz6wh]

You're unrealisticly positive. I like that, but I need bean recipes that make them edible. I believe the you, The Sultan of Soy, are the only one for this task.

[@nicktatum3008]

I support Trump. I also seriously support Ryan and his message. Why can’t we just all accept everyone and get along?

[@hbjtf]

The individual you politically support will not allow 99% of his followers to “get along”

[@Justin-l5r2i]

I had to turn it off after the Goya comment. I've followed you for years even met you on the trail during Leadville 100. I'm so tired of EVERYONE turning everything into politics.

[@duzer]

Happy Trails!

[@JUACee]

Love Goya..not sorry. But this is great. 😅😅

[@lisaross3051]

Funny freudian slip 😂

[@duzer]

Whoopsie 😂😂

[@tonybennis259]

Why not goya let me guess. He supports trump?

[@johnpot7323]

right guess! I had to stop watchung Ryan for a while because of his allegiance. Even though I not an american be watching all the politics. Bush era was not nice, late Obama era same. Biden era questionable. Outsider looking in was the best place to be. I feel sorry for you all! Sorry about the geoengineering, the pushing of climate change agenda, and losses of life, and property!

[@louis1154]

@@johnpot7323trump for president

[@martinschwartz7342]

@@johnpot7323 How do you know that Ryan supports Trump? I have watched Ryan's channel for over 5 years and never heard him speak about politics.

[@pavelg4990]

@@johnpot7323I think you are wrong. Trump supported Goya, so if Ryan says no Goya that means he’s anti-Trump. I’m not making any judgement, just stating facts.

[@pavelg4990]

Trump supported Goya, so if Ryan says no Goya that means he’s anti-Trump.

[@giv1234]

Ryan, your comment about Goya disparages more than 50% of the country. Every other person you come in contact with is not “Garbage”. Goya chose a side and you choose not to support them. Should, more than 50% of your subscribers not support you? I believe you are in an echo chamber, my friend. I am not going to boycott you even though we nave different political views. We love cycling. Let’s start there. Blessings

[@duzer]

At what point did I call anyone, or even Goya, Garbage?

[@noahfranks984]

Plastic surgery

[@francinesparks5404]

What was the point of saying “not Goya”? Is it because the company owner supports Trump? If so, not appropriate, and frankly, off putting.

[@geraintjones403]

Exactly. Politics aside, a business who supports a pro American zero war president. How awful.

[@duzer]

I find it off-putting to have a convicted felon, sexual abuser, insurrection leader, veteran mocking, serial liar leading our great country.

[@geraintjones403]

@@duzer ... Next on CNN

[@jameshuggins4300]

​@duzer if you really believe all those lies that tells me all I need to know . Goodbye Mr Van duzer

[@kmccarr]

@@duzerso you prefer the candidate that sucked her way to the top and was inserted into an election by the oligarchs? You’re a trip dude!