Log Driver's Waltz: A Bikepacking Adventure - Part 1

[@CanadianSledDog]

That's a different kind of bikepacking route! Gorgeous trees in that part of the country.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Yeah, I've been wanting to do it for a while. I used to live in the area and rode many section, but it was nice to piece it all together and discover some new places. It was a nice vacation. Jen & Eric did a great job creating the route. Easy enough for everyone, hard enough if you want to do it fast.

[@ucanskixc568]

Really enjoyed this video. Everything is so clear. Having written locations as to where you were, is very insightful. Brings back long stored memories of bicycle touring of 750 miles in Ontario and Quebec from 1975. I had a great time. :)

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Thanks. There are so many cool places to ride. I want to spend more time in rural Quebec

[@ucanskixc568]

@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Yes I would say that would be great!!

[@veloaa-montreal6924]

Awesome video as usual! I'm getting stoked to ride the LDW in a few weeks, hopefully the weather is a bit dryer!!! When you said "I don't think my feet are going to dry out today" that was a flashback to last year's grand depart haha

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

It was early season and a number of beaver damns contributed to this

[@JustMikeH]

I really appreciate your editing style. Very clean, never lingering too long, but yet giving as much time as needed. Very clean use of titles. Consistent audio levels. Good choice of supporting music. Came here for the biking, stayed for the editing. I've noticed it in previous videos but for some reason it really stood out to me here. Keep being awesome!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Much appreciated Mike ! Few people understand the time/effort that goes into editing, sound design, etc. Glad you're enjoying them.

[@JustMikeH]

@@SaltyBeard_Adventures - Editing is no joke. I'd argue it's the hardest part about making any content. ,I don't post videos because editing (let alone telling stories) doesn't work well with my ADHD - this is why I stick to working as part of a crew. 😅

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

@@JustMikeH funny you mention ADHD - oh yeah, life's a challenge - I feel you !

[@corrineleistikow]

This has been on my list of bikepacking races to do. Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see more.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Think you'd like it 🙌🏻

[@royunderwood7514]

Beautiful video

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Thanks :)

[@uvdpuqhcpenfyalf]

Your production quality is top notch, love the music in the beginning! Can't wait for more from this trip

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Thanks so much!!

[@rafaelcubero8322]

I was missing an adventure video of Rob!! Thanks!! I really enjoy them!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

And here you go... :)

[@rafaelcubero8322]

@@SaltyBeard_Adventures ahahahau. You are the best!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

thanks :)

[@bikegan]

Sweet! I have been waiting for this! So glad to meet you at the summit!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

You too 🤘🏼 - a few more "episodes" for the Log Driver's Waltz ride...

[@freedomwon2004]

Great video. It's beautiful there.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Wonderful (when the bugs aren't out)

[@Brian-qv1ir]

Nice to see another video from you. They always make me want to get on my bike. Thank you!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

At the end of the day, that's all I hope to do... inspire people to get out and ride. Fast, slow, epic, or just around the corner for ice cream. Do it because it's fun for the soul.

[@Fujisan1998]

Love the video, editing, comments and background music. Great job portraying Ottawa and some of the local trails. Curious to know what bag you are running on your fork (front right at 3:15). Looking forward to part 2!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Thanks Fujisan ! - I'm running the 10L Tailfin forkbags. A great setup, solid, convenient. Mounted on the Tailfin fork clamps.

[@barrybogart5436]

So you went back East from BC to find rain? I am beginning to think you like it! I lived in Ottawa before I moved to BC, started riding there in '71. Mainly the trails around the city, but got up into the Gatineau's too. We had a disastrous BP attempt at Lac Philippe which put me off touring for years. I do wish I had seen more of Ontario.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Funny how that worked out. But I was heading to the Bikepacking Summit, so I had just deal with the weather. I used to live north of Toronto and have ridden much of this area. It was nice to be back, and not in the muggy heat either.

[@mycreativeheart4159]

Thanks Rob for taking me along forthe ride!❤

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Happy that you're by my side. 🫶🏼

[@mikedesrochers]

Nice one! It'll dry up eventually.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

Eventually.... 😀

[@ccmo42]

Thanks so much for this, wonderful video! I was wondering what seat you’re using and if you’d recommend it? Thanks!

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

I've been testing (for review) a number of saddles lately - that trips was the Reform Tantalus - while pretty good, not quite for me. That said, I'm a big fan of Brooks. And a lot of my bikepacking friends run Selle Anatomica

[@jimmccorison]

It looks like a fun, albeit wet, ride. Could you answer this question for me? What is your bike case, and would you buy it again?

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

It's the EVOC regular case... if I had the money, I would bump to the Pro version. But I don't fly enough to justify the expense.

[@jimmccorison]

@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Thanks for the info. I purchased an Orucase, but my gravel bike has integrated routing, which means the fork can't readily be removed. So I am looking for an alternative case.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

@@jimmccorison / that shouldn't really a factor on such a trip. There's nothing gnarly and risk of crashing out is very minimal. If you've damaged something that drastic that you need to reroute cables, you've more than likely have bigger issues to worry about and are heading to a bike shop anyway.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

@@jimmccorison : but for flying, that could be a different story / post a few message on gravel racing type sights and ask about this. Maybe there's a simple trick to packing bikes with internal routing stems. Try Ted King, Vegan Cyclist... I'm interest now too... I'll do some digging.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

@@jimmccorison : quickly looking online there are two methods if you plan to fly alot with a bike that has one-piece bar/stem or fully internal stem/headset routing. A) some can be built with just enough slack to remove the bars and put against the frame / pad it & zip tie to bike or B) you can build the with quick hydro disconnects for brakes. People that have that level of bike are usually running electronic shifting, so Shimano only requires electronic connectors, and SRAM is wireless anyway. If you have a cable, I would assume you'd have to run a new pull cable each rebuild and dial in your shifting again. At least that's what my quick searched turned up.

[@randyspear796]

What type of drone equip do you use?

[@randyspear796]

Nvd i see it in the info now. Cheers.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

That's okay... using a Mini 4 Pro, with the RC2 controller. I used to have a Mini 2, and the controller with my phone attached and it was a huge pain. I made a custom bracket to hold my controller on my aero bars so I can ride & tap the screen