My Favorite Bikepacking Route in New Mexico-The Monumental Loop

The Monumental Loop in southern New Mexico is a beautiful 250 mile bikepacking route in the Las Cruces region. I joined the 'Danger Bird' summit along with about 150 other riders in late October 2021. If you'd like more info on this ride, check out this article, bikepacking.com/routes/monume...
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[@duzer]

Hello friends! This is a long edit of my previous series about this route. As always, I took out the music and made it all about the natural sounds. Hope you enjoy it!

[@juanear586]

Thank you Ryan 🙏

[@g4g412]

Muy bien Muy bien! Muchos gracias

[@lastone8896]

Olay Olay Olay Olay Olay keep cranking brother you the man ✌️

[@canyoneagle]

Love it! Thanks for your work!!!

[@gmaneis]

Thank you, Ryan. I always appreciate videos without music. People have such varied tastes in music that I end up turning down the sound on most KZbin videos to avoid the irritation! :-)

[@TforTX]

Duzer is for sure top 1% most grateful humans on Earth.

[@duzer]

I’ll take that title proudly :)

[@DylTyrril]

"I do my best thinking on the seat of a bike." Truer words were never spoken. These long form videos are always so appreciated. Thank you, Ryan! Now to find some time to get lost in thought for a stretch on the seat of my bike.

[@duzer]

Thanks! I’m glad that you enjoy the long edits. I hope you get out for some bike adventures soon

[@mountfairweather]

It's POURING rain and nothing like Duzer to make my AM brighter 🌞

[@duzer]

Glad I could help entertain :)

[@mountfairweather]

@@duzer it got me out on my bike. Cheers 🥂

[@samuraioodon]

Ryan, on the first night, that family was so sweet. You are lucky for sure! Wonder where the other bikers slept?

[@seattlegrrlie]

They're is nothing like riding during sunrise. That moment when the sun finally pops. You feel invincible

[@duzer]

I agree!! It’s magical

[@bikesf]

Loving the raw sounds Ryan. Gravel sound is music to my ears.

[@duzer]

I agree! Love it

[@1ducatinut]

The silence! I couldn’t agree more, done a few night hikes and that’s the one thing I always loved, absolute peace and quiet except for the sound of your footsteps.

[@duzer]

I love the silence

[@vickiburkart1504]

Yippee…Sunday morning Duzer. Great ride, beautiful scenery. Thank you for taking us along. ❤️

[@duzer]

Thanks for joining the fun!

[@jasonfitzpatrick414]

I had no idea that a burrito/tortilla and beans could take one so far. I'm impressed and thinking about finding an I heart burritos sticker for my car, I mean, bike. Don't malign the famous ditch, tent, setup, spot. I love a good ditch. I'm glad you got to the gummy bears before the lizards. Fun trip. No wonder you're not married. You love your bike/life! I understand, finding a partner who understands your ride-a-bouts would be challenging. We need to have a "get Ryan married" event. That grasshopper looked like Ron Jeremy.

[@duzer]

Ron Jeremy 😂😂 thank you for this entertaining comment

[@albert85b]

I don't know how you manage to ride 115km a day AND take this amazing footage. But it's great. Thank you!

[@duzer]

It’s a lot of work, but I enjoy it…for the most part :)

[@juanear586]

(Min 5:28)In Baja California we call those round spines “Cachanillas”, greetings Ryan from San Diego CA 👍🏼🌲🚴💨🐾🐾🐾

[@duzer]

Love that word!

[@RobYoungband]

Another absolute banger Ryan. I'm commenting, liking, and watching the full video on everything on your channel in hopes it helps your channel grow to one million subs. Never found a more deserving channel. Now I need to convince you to drag me along for a tour in Canada!

[@FATKEVMTB]

I loved riding in this area, met some really cool people in Doña Ana. 👍🏼

[@duzer]

It’s so beautiful!

[@katrinahase]

Thank you for this re-edit! Loved both versions

[@duzer]

Thanks!! I like how this longer one turned out. Appreciate you watching both

[@donnelson9597]

Thank you Ryan for sharing your adventures and positive energy! Very inspirational!

[@marcfloucault8629]

Amazing !

[@aakashchrispin3749]

Beautiful.

[@jeanleblanc9179]

Thanks again Rayan.💯✌🚴🏼‍♂️

[@TonyNelsonCamping]

Oh boy, this is one for my bucket list for sure! Thanks for sharing Ryan!! 🧡💚❤🙏🏻

[@duzer]

It’s a good one to have on the list!

[@ITSBIGBOY]

Thanks always Ryan for taking us along on your travels 😊😊

[@duzer]

You got it!

[@TamsASMR]

Here to enjoy the video during breakfast!!! Thank you for great content Ryan!! 💗🌸🎉

[@duzer]

Thanks for watching!!

[@chrisstark7596]

Really enjoyed this!

[@duzer]

Thanks for watching it!

[@onekgguy]

I love love love you videos, Ryan! Thanks so much for taking us along for the ride! Best wishes!

[@duzer]

Thanks so much!

[@rolk9581]

Duzer, you nailed another one! Great footage, production and editing. Really enjoyed this version. Epic!

[@duzer]

Thanks!! I appreciate that. Loved making this one

[@floriandan5404]

Ryan that was a great trip you are truly inspiring.

[@duzer]

Thanks!! The desert inspires me

[@rsduysen]

I absolutely love that area and I have day dreamed about riding around it. Thanks for giving me the experience! Love your videos Ryan.

[@duzer]

Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed this

[@ChrisPrediction]

Your adventures are the best !

[@duzer]

Thanks! I appreciate that

[@thrivingnow7843]

I love this video. I miss New Mexico 🥰🏜️

[@duzer]

It’s such a special place

[@StreetRats419]

Omg how did I miss this well about to sit back and enjoy some bike life for about an hour !!!!!!!!!!

[@taylorrodriguez4793]

Now this is something I would like to do. I want to try bike packing but am too nervous to go alone.

[@duzer]

You can do it!

[@WayneTheSeine]

Beautiful ride. I love New Mexico. If I were young I would love to ride the Rio Costilla road that loops to Cimmaron then to Angel FIre, and on to Mora, then back around to Taos on the Enchanted Circle. Such beautiful country. I have ridden it in my truck pulling an RV and it is incredible. I am not sure if bike tires can handle a portion of the road though that will eat 10 ply tires. There is a great camping spot at the top. Love your videos Ryan.

[@harrygrimley4352]

Wow. Some amazing footage. I wish I had something like that near me. I would love to be able to do that. You are a lucky man. Thanks for sharing this with us

[@duzer]

It’s a beautiful area!! I love the desert southwest

[@FollowThomas]

Sand is tricky. I've been trying to avoid it ever since I got into a 10-mile soft sandy road here in Florida in 100°F weather and ran out of water. Never been that thirsty again. Thank you for a great content, enjoyed watching 👍

[@duzer]

Sand can be SOUL SUCKING! But luckily it doesn't *usually* last very long

[@Deerpoo22]

Some beautiful country out there. Looking at green PA woods get old after awhile.

[@georgiamolldrem2521]

Thanks for documenting your journery! I’m planning to complete this loop and was looking for some insight from previous riders and alas one of my favorite bikepacker and youtubers, Ryan, has a video of the route!

[@duzer]

It's such a great route, you are gonna LOVE it!

[@johnlouie1562]

Thanks!

[@duzer]

Oh wow!! Thank you so much John!!! I really appreciate your generosity!!

[@qq2441]

Good times... Love when you and the boys were chowin down on those big juicy burritos at the taco place...Life doesn't get any better 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

[@duzer]

I can still taste ‘em!! So good

[@jaroslav522]

I’m watching this two weeks later. We went on hiking trips to Bavarian Forest. Great video Ryan. Unfortunately I’m stuck home with covid right now. But your video makes me feel better again and I wish to “Get out there “ 😉 Hopefully it will happen soon. All the best, J.🙂🇨🇿

[@mindyfabris3526]

Ryan, I couldn’t stop watching. Thank you for the inspiration. Xox

[@duzer]

I’m so glad that you enjoyed this!! Thanks for watching

[@mindyfabris3526]

@@duzer you’re amazing. Perhaps I’ll meet you on the trail someday. 🥰

[@goodtimefolkrock]

im a bicycle enthusiast but youre on a whole other level Ryan ...this was epic!

[@duzer]

Thanks! I love riding in the desert, it’s my happy place

[@misi_fuz]

Nice one Ryan!... olé, olé, olé !!! makes you want to go riding around USA.

[@duzer]

Hope you make it here someday!

[@misi_fuz]

@@duzer Thanks brother! will do, I hope you make it around Europe

[@eugenehuang3992]

those drone shots of all those bikes on this route was dreamlike!

[@duzer]

I loved capturing that moment!

[@jameslopez958]

LoL 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Kids are the best! Where are your Pajamas? LoL. Safe Travels. Thanks For Sharing This Video Amigo 😄

[@duzer]

These kids were cuties

[@petedog9581]

I think I would ride the fatbike on this one. Great to see you back out there again.

[@HeadPack]

Always the same with Ryan's videos. Like first, then watch. The latter is always worth it. Starting to wonder whether something like Lovecycles 2.0 is in the cards.

[@duzer]

Thanks for the support!! I wish Amelia could do long trips, but she has a real job 😂

[@LLOPEZJF]

GREAT. GREAT VIDEO MY FRIEND. !!

[@duzer]

Thank you!

[@arlenegariepy8957]

I have always rewatched your adventures over and over again because I like them all! Ryan I have come across a channel that is awe inspiring. Scotland MTB and cross country adventures a father films thier adventure together MTB Scotland. Their trips are 2 or 3 days long and the young man and his father started this when he was very young. The first one I saw was when he was 9 he is nearing 10 or 11 now and he also runs in crosscountry running races. Give them a look maybe one day when you plan another adventure you may be in his area. He is literally a mini you no kidding! Love this again and again good stuff!!

[@duzer]

Oh cool!! I’ll check it out

[@harshitmohan7554]

you have some of the best cycle films on youtube 🤗

[@duzer]

Awww thanks!!

[@BicycleJoeTomasello]

Hey I was lucky enough to live in New Mexico and be part of aThe White Sands Cycling Club in Alamogordo for a few years. I even started a stage ride for citizens and USCF. I cycled the same routes as you did, Mesillia Valley was a favorite. It was a stage coach stop and the pony express. No pushing through snow drifts but lots of mud. You're an inspiration dude, you're also out of your mind. lève mon chapeau

[@Scor-ah]

Beautiful ride, I broke my wrist yesterday a on a ride through eastern British Columbia. So I guess I will watch your videos and pretend I am riding with you for a few weeks. thanks for all the uplifting videos

[@duzer]

Oh no!!!! i'm so sorry to hear this, I hope you heal up soon.

[@GetYoJonesOn]

Greetings from ABQ (lived in cruces for several years) One of these days I’ll intersect with you doooooozzzzer! You’re an inspiration!

[@duzer]

I hope so!!! Thanks for watching

[@born2boogie]

That gummy! Lol! 12 hr rule. Love it!

[@duzer]

Tasted even better after a few hours in the sun :)

[@aaronmc861]

Thanks

[@duzer]

Thank you so much AARON!!

[@aaronmc861]

@@duzer not sure where the ‘Thanks’ came from, but it feels a little underwhelming as the vid was awesome! Love your enthusiasm and the effort you go to to create the content with ride-bys, drone shots and the detail shots with the flora and food is great. You tell a great story - so ‘thanks’ haha

[@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

Love this channel Ryan. I'm inspired to do a tour on a vintage bike with vintage packs. Must be on trails or roads. Need to find some good routes.

[@duzer]

Oh that’ll be awesome! Hope you find a god route!

[@pollycastelo9556]

Inspired by you Ryan, I just made my first bean burrito. I'm 50 in August! You know what, it wasn't bad...🤣😘

[@duzer]

Nice!!! Welcome to the bean burrito club 😂

[@majalca03]

Seems like a ton of fun.

[@duzer]

It was!

[@MrEMann]

'this is tricky riding' he says... As he rides one handed while holding a camera and filming with the other... Like a boss!

[@duzer]

It’s a skill that has taken many years to perfect 😂

[@matthewbliven2795]

You rock Brother. Very inspirational. ZEN

[@duzer]

Thanks!

[@bryanschwertner3585]

Great! Enjoyed it. Love hearing your Spanish. Pretty darn good hermano! Wish mine was! Take care!

[@duzer]

Gracias!!

[@bryanschwertner3585]

De nada señor

[@charliebamford2807]

Great video as always! Interesting to see a fair number of people using semi-curved handlebars. I'd be interested to try them

[@williamramey1959]

It's not what one says, but what one does. These were the words that my father and mother communicated to me by their examples. I know that you love people and Amelia because the camera and the ride was not so much about you, but the focus was on them, especially Amelia. I hope to meet you in person someday. Safe travels!

[@duzer]

I do indeed love meeting people and sharing their stories. Thanks for your kind comment

[@gaber8698]

Love your videos and content. I watch all your stuff. I’m from NM and I’m always stoked when you ride here. That being said I just have one thing to tell you. It’s just green chile, not green chiles. Chile is used singular or plural in New Mexico. It’s always just chile not chiles. But live the content and enthusiasm. Keep it up!! No crashies, no whammies, no flatties!!!

[@duzer]

Oh thanks!! Good to know. Happy trails

[@P.Ttrying]

To find inspiration and refuge in one's past present and future must be the most wonderful gift you give yourself 🙂 With gratitude thankyou for the snippets of your life.🏆 Piece 🌍 love 🌈 and beans for All 🤠 P.T

[@duzer]

Thanks Paul!! Love your comments

[@lennyharp]

I live in Mesa AZ and have ridden some of this. I wanted to do the eastern but never went farther than in view of Apache Lake. I rode north and west on the Arizona Challenge ride. 325 miles in 24 hours in the mid 1980's several times. Route was ASU north thru Sunflower past Payson and Pine on west in a 325 mile circle. A way to enjoy my commuting more.

[@duzer]

Very cool that you’ve done some of this, it’s beautiful out there

[@NooberTrOlL]

yeeeh boi

[@karllorossanodasilvarossan8708]

👏👏👏

[@anitamiller7960]

Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo. Aside from you next to the outhouse, that is what most of your fellow riders were doing out in the desert.

[@dougulrey6880]

Always enjoy your videos! Have you heard from John & Mira?? They have not posted any videos, since you were riding with, down in Mexico. ✌️

[@duzer]

John has been working up in Canada, he’ll be continuing his ride soon down in Mexico

[@israelherreramartinez3841]

1) liked 2) watched and enjoy, enjoy and enjoy

[@duzer]

Thanks!!

[@hemaccabe4292]

Scooby Duzer jammies.

[@duzer]

That’s a great idea!

[@jimb2427]

Ryan I think you have taken more canned and half digested beans to more beautiful places by bike than anyone in human history.

[@Trilidd]

No notification ding for me today, but only a few minutes late to the upload

[@duzer]

Thanks for always watching my videos!!! YOU ROCK

[@whiskeypete7875]

Today was new bike day for me

[@duzer]

Congrats!!! SO EXCITING

[@whiskeypete7875]

@@duzer this time it was a 7 speed cruiser really starting to like them

[@andyford5855]

Finding a gummy bear on the ground and eating it is BRAVE

[@duzer]

😂😂 it was the boost I needed :)

[@register1430]

much better without music. Tire rolling on gravel is very soothing to hear.

[@duzer]

I love that sound as well!

[@michaelfleming40]

I hope you stopped by the Hachita Food Mart and talked to the store owner. 😊❤

[@duzer]

I will next time

[@mswarrior932]

Great video!! So, was that a medicinal gummy bear?? I love the medicinal gummy bears!! They're great for MS symptoms!!🌎🚴

[@duzer]

It wasn’t…but that woulda been fun

[@dfriz8513]

On my third video on the indoor trainer. Be well. Thumbs up. 3 degrees F outside and sunny

[@malditomalo619]

great video. You really need to get a travel companion. Dog/Cat/Parrott or something like that. Enjoyed the video

[@duzer]

How bout an iguana??

[@malditomalo619]

@@duzer I don't know... they say that they taste like chicken 😁🤣... yes an Iguana would be badass but not as badass as a cat or dog

[@1LeggedAdventures]

Don't want those in your teeth - spit LMFAO I died, thanks Ryan!

[@duzer]

I think they’re still stuck in my teeth 😂

[@philkarn0]

Gummy Bear moment made me lol

[@duzer]

He he :)

[@zachmandell1549]

Hi Ryan. Hope you are feeling better from Covid.

[@duzer]

I’m back to 100%, thanks!!

[@george8214]

Great stuff. When you catch up with guys, like I’m sure you do because you’re a strong rider, are you just like, “ride with you guys for a bit?” or what’s the protocol on something like that? Really cool, scenic ride!

[@duzer]

Pretty much, it’s a very welcoming atmosphere

[@loicpelchat]

You could do the quebec bikepacking traverse! 3000 km in canadian forest

[@duzer]

Ooooh!! Sounds awesome

[@efxnoise]

A little off topic, but after watching The 3 Amigos ride through Mexico recently, I'm looking forward to you showing up again somewhere along J&M's World Tour, have you thought of making a return to Honduras?

[@duzer]

I’ll try!! Would love to ride with them again

[@drvoxmentat]

“This…is…” *grunt* “fun!” - Duzer

[@duzer]

He he :)

[@patricelemay1190]

Dude, in some parts of that trail you should of wore chaps to protect your legs ! ☝😄

[@duzer]

Live and learn :)

[@velanrama]

"Who's that weirdo?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@duzer]

It’s me!! :)

[@velanrama]

@@duzer Love your videos, and amazing footage as usual. An ardent follower. But what's with you and grasshoppers? :-)

[@rosshughes5060]

What sunglasses are you wearing? I'm looking for a new pair of shades for cycling but looking for a more casual alternative to the goggle/face-shield aesthetic a lot of them seem to have.

[@bennetthasty7886]

Duzer, do you ride with tire 🛞 inserts? I know they are not popular but with the riding you do rough tracks & long touring I could see the benefit for them.

[@duzer]

No, I ride tubeless ! Works great in the desert

[@deddytubagus9268]

nice trip and adventures, quick question what is your air sleeping pad? it seem longlife. I bought one buat easy to leak. Sugggestion? thx you

[@duzer]

On that trip it was a Klymit pad, now I use a Neo Air…they’re not very durable

[@deddytubagus9268]

@@duzer thx you, hope someday you make Indonesia trip 😀💪🏻

[@Wilhuff_T]

4:04 poor guy with those wide bars.

[@duzer]

😂 so wide!!

[@GreerSaechao]

Gummy Bear find for the win! Are you riding Ragbrai this year?

[@duzer]

I hope so!! Will there be gummy bears?

[@GreerSaechao]

Ha! Hopefully!

[@JaydepoolMusic]

no pajamas but you do have a scooby suit lol

[@duzer]

Ha, true!

[@bennetthasty7886]

What is your favorite part of the 600x? I’d say mine is the reversed fork shocks.

[@duzer]

The pinion/gates drivetrain

[@64chrisg]

I was an early adopter of the Wren fork on my fat bike YEARS ago when Kevin Wren first started. Completely transformed the bike. Awesome fork.

[@GMDEALBA]

¡Gracias!

[@duzer]

Gracias a ti!

[@user-lc2mu9jk2b]

What water purifier do you use (recommended?) and why UV and not a filtering system to further clean fro particles?

[@duzer]

Steripen ultra light, it’s super easy to use.

[@ToastyCourier]

Hey Ryan, would you happen to have a list of the water tools you have on you? I'd like to at least checkout the water cans you have on board and where to buy them. Thank you in advance!

[@duzer]

The bottles are Klean Kanteen brand! Purifier is made by Steripen

[@rickcano8243]

Also, how did you get from El Paso airport to Las Cruces? And did you build your bike in the airport or transport it to a bike shop…? Then when you finished, how did you reverse the process. Is there a bike shop you rec?