My Solo Great Divide Mountain Bike Route | Episode 5: New Mexico

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Move With Murph

Move With Murph

Күн бұрын

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@cyclingnerddelux698
@cyclingnerddelux698 2 ай бұрын
"Feels too soon." Isn't that a feeling we all have shared!? It's a remarkable series of videos. Lovely work!
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 2 ай бұрын
Just want to get there……. Until you’re there. Then you just want to go back in time.
@carnyshill684
@carnyshill684 8 ай бұрын
cactus and goat heads + tubes. remove the talc powder that is on the tubes. and clean any oil dirt off the tire .. this makes the tube and tire bond to each other (no air gap) . Never remove the goat head. it is the plug. I chop up a small handful of down bird feathers and insert them through the valve before install. I ride with them pre installed till my first puncture. then use sealant. only need like 1oz instead of like 3+oz with tubeless tire. make my own sealant : anti-freeze coolant and 100% silicone caulk 50/50 ratio. easy to get a oz or two from any vehicle or auto shop and 5-10oz silicone caulk from any hardware store is like 5-10 dollars
@APhoenixWithin
@APhoenixWithin 8 ай бұрын
"Just me and a couple burritos" sounds like a killer title for an autobiography. Thanks for taking us along with you, this ride is in my next 1-2 year plan!
@oklahotb3217
@oklahotb3217 8 ай бұрын
Same. Maybe next year but probably '26
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
LOL, might change the channel name.
@timgearing5121
@timgearing5121 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking me on your ride. I’m starting my own from Whitefish in 5 weeks, and will take one day at a time. I’m not a spring chicken,but I do have tubeless tyres😂 Happy Trails, Murph
@b.k.2974
@b.k.2974 8 ай бұрын
I'm leaving in July myself from Whitefish. Happy trails from another non-spring chicken.
@timgearing5121
@timgearing5121 8 ай бұрын
@@b.k.2974 Excellent. I’ll be the old bloke on the dual sus with blue pedals😂 Hope we cross paths. Have a great ride!
@MrHoustonismydog
@MrHoustonismydog 7 ай бұрын
I’m no spring chicken either, just 3 old dudes riding their bikes. Except I can’t go until next summer. Murph, impressed how you seem to hold it together with all those flats. Enjoyed the series.
@DameEdnaBrown
@DameEdnaBrown 10 күн бұрын
What a great trip thanks for sharing your journey.
@michaelryancook23
@michaelryancook23 7 ай бұрын
This was an amazing serious to watch. I really enjoyed your commentary and perseverance throughout. Especially that section with the numerous flats. Great job!
@gtit7004
@gtit7004 7 ай бұрын
Native New Mexican hiker/biker here. I use tubeless on my bike packing bike, but use tubes on my commuter/training bikes. My goat head solution on tires with tubes utilize various features: Newer aggressive tread on tires to lift the thinner part of the tire above potential reach of goat heat thorn; Replace rear tire more often as they tend to wear down sooner then front tire; Use thorn resistant tubes (add a little weight to tire); Tire sealant inside tubes; Mr. Tuffy-type liner; NEVER REMOVE A GOATHEAD! (They act as plugs); Drive defensively (Not always possible!!) Many years ago, a friend who grew up in Mexico as a poor newspaper boy, offered some advice that I want to test. As a youngster, he had plenty of newsprint from old newspapers available, he and his friends made their own Mr. Tuffy type liners from newspapers they folded into thin long strips. They inserted the "liner" between the tire and the tube. The dense newsprint prevented thorns from going through to the tube. I think this solution may help in an emergency.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
I bet that news paper liner would have worked honestly. Shwalbe Marathons would have worked well too probably. I was resistant to the new technology, thinking it was expensive or something like that. After all those ptaches and tubes it was cheaper.
@brif56
@brif56 4 ай бұрын
As a native New Mexican biker, I second that. I ride Schwalbe Marathons, Tuffy liners, and Stan's sealant on pavement commuting, tubeless off road. I never had goat heads issues with that seput. And yes, do not remove the goat heads, they're everywhere, off road and pavement. As @gtit7004 stated they act as plugs. Better luck next time man. Keep on riding!
@smalltimeadventures_usa
@smalltimeadventures_usa 2 ай бұрын
Nice episodes, thanks for posting.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 2 ай бұрын
Wow, this is very generous! Thanks so much, it truly means a lot!
@mcvisser1
@mcvisser1 2 ай бұрын
I rode the trail in 2017 from south to north and had only one flat in New Mexico, riding on tires with tubes. They were 26 inch Schwalbe (I can't remember which type) nobby tires. I remember the goetheads mainly from my transcontinental ride in 1981, where my first flat occured halfway Kansas, caused by....a goathead. Love your video! I recognize many places in the scenes of your video, sometimes I spent the night in the same spots where you did!
@PerfDayToday
@PerfDayToday 6 ай бұрын
Bravo man! A big congrats, great ride, fantastic videos. Thxs for taking us along. 🙏🏼
@jdsalmonson
@jdsalmonson 3 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed following along your trip with this video series! Getting tooled up to try some bike adventures myself. Your vids are instructive and inspiring toward that end.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and good luck! You’re going to love it. What’s your first trail going to be?
@jonharper3546
@jonharper3546 8 ай бұрын
Good job! Even if it was a bit anti climatic for you, it wasn't for those of us following along, I assure you. I felt your frustration with the goat heads. I'm still not going to go tubeless though when I ride this section in September, I'm putting my faith in Tuffy Strips and new tires. Thanks for the ride Garrett!
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
You might fair better than me, I hope you do at least. I didn't have a problem until grants, then the wind picked up and blew a bunch of stuff into the roads. I was lulled into a false sense of security.
@whiteryanc
@whiteryanc 8 ай бұрын
Great series, got genuinely emotional finishing that up with you. Thanks for taking us along and inspiring me to ensure that I complete this some day.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching friend. I hope you get after it.
@cowymtber
@cowymtber 7 ай бұрын
The Gila was the hardest section on the entire divide, IMO. Congrats Murph! Nice job. A feather in your life cap!
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
Did you ride north?
@cowymtber
@cowymtber 7 ай бұрын
@@MoveWithMurph nope south. Just water scarcity, hot, lot of climbing
@wilsonnck
@wilsonnck 8 ай бұрын
Wow! Sad to see the end, but what a trip!!
@franciscohernandez7913
@franciscohernandez7913 8 ай бұрын
New suscriber, greetings from León Guanajuato México.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for following along!
@Charlie-sr6dv
@Charlie-sr6dv 6 ай бұрын
❤ Fantastic series. Thoroughly enjoyed.
@vdelussey
@vdelussey 8 ай бұрын
Hello from Scotland! Loved watching your trip mate. My bike packing trips only last a few days and watch in awe at the length and distance you covered. Beautiful country and genuine person! All the best !!
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@PeteDevlinootnaboot
@PeteDevlinootnaboot 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. Great story telling and filming. Thanks.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
It was sooooo much work, but really rewarding, I am happy you enjoyed it.
@emmber19
@emmber19 7 ай бұрын
I grew up in New Mexico, I solved the goathead issue with extra thick tubes and sealant. If you can live with the weight the Schwalbe marathon plus is absolutely totally thorn proof. And everything else proof.
@mennosolarquest
@mennosolarquest 5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your epic videos! Your thoughts are valuable for me and others, I think, nothing over the top being said! Next year I’ll start the GDMBR at the age of 66. I have a lot of experience in cycling long distances (recumbent) but now for the first time bikepacking on a upright bicycle. (Sonder broken road ti) thank you again! BTW; I’ll use tubeless tires 😅😅
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for following along! I am glad you enjoyed, you'll enjoy your ride even more.
@LVang152
@LVang152 8 ай бұрын
On my bucket list to do before turning 40. Thanks for the motivation.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
Get after it!
@gabrielgullette6695
@gabrielgullette6695 7 ай бұрын
Glad you made friends with Alex, I watch his videos and I believe his aren't as up to date as your's. He was talking about being lonely so that's cool to see
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
Actually, he's way more up to date than I am. this was from last fall. Took me forever to get through the edit.
@Wandering_whatsnext
@Wandering_whatsnext 4 ай бұрын
Truly enjoyable series. Well done 👏🏼👏🏼
@InkaVogt
@InkaVogt 8 ай бұрын
thanks for taking us along with you. I really enjoyed the entire series, thanks for sharing. What's next??? :D
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
I am not sure, maybe meet up with a couple of KIWIs in europe or something.
@arcoulant87
@arcoulant87 8 ай бұрын
Chapeau just packed my panniers the bike has been worked on bring it on start 2 July thanks for taking the time posting your videos .
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
I am excited for you, you're going to have a blast
@sasquatchmtb
@sasquatchmtb 8 ай бұрын
Great video series man! I really enjoyed watching through and it looks like a worthwhile adventure. All the best and thanks for sharing.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@NancySims-p6l
@NancySims-p6l 7 ай бұрын
Way to go! Loved following your journey!
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, happy to finally have that edited up.
@Chunt1A
@Chunt1A 7 ай бұрын
Nice video! I'm starting August 1st from Whitefish. One thing you mention that hadn't crossed my mind, was the established campgrounds shutting down after the summer season is over. That could be a problem if they're a planned water stop.
@SethNeal
@SethNeal 8 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this series! And glad you were finally able to switch over to tubeless! Although it has its own issues, puncture flats isn't one of those issues.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
haven't had a flat since I changed! I'm sold.
@MrClimberdave
@MrClimberdave 8 ай бұрын
Nice! Excellent recap as usual. Sounds like tubeless from now on. BUT if you ever find yourself in that situation again and you have sealant, but not the rim strip nor tubeless valve. Cut a tube open down the seam and use it as the rim strip, mount the tire, add sealant, and add air (CO2 preferably for the needed pressure to set the bead). If the tire sets and holds air, you can use something sharp (a razor works well) and trim the excess tube sticking out. This is an old hack to run tubeless for wheels and tire combos that were not designed to do so. Those Rene Herse are meant to be tubeless so they may be too tight, but it's worth a try when things get desperate.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
I ended up just putting tubeless sealant right into my tube and that worked for the front tire pretty will honestly. I would have done the rear tire as well but I did not have a removable valve core for that one.
@-glossy3652
@-glossy3652 8 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy was just rewatching ur series perfect timing
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
I am honored that uou would rewatch it, thanks so much.
@thegrumpygraveller8820
@thegrumpygraveller8820 7 ай бұрын
congratulations, very nicely presented all the way through, hopefully get to do this in 2026 for me
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
OWWW good luck in 2026 I hope you have fun.
@kenprice1047
@kenprice1047 8 ай бұрын
Great adventure and vlog! 🤙🏼🤙🏼⛰️🚵🏼
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, I hope you enjoyed, cannot wait to make some more.
@shaunarundell
@shaunarundell 8 ай бұрын
so cool
@RonSuchanek
@RonSuchanek 8 ай бұрын
I appreciate, and am slightly envious of, the way you weave insights and philosophy into your story. And i think.its no conincidence - beard length directly correlates with philosophy. Look at Billy Gibbons! Great job! Im.heading back out this year, and your videos have inspired me to up my game.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
hahah, I don't think I'll ever be as wise as Billy Gibbons. I hope you enjoy going back. I spent so much time in post gathering and organizing my thoughts about what happened, I hope it was worth the work. are you going to go southbound again?
@RonSuchanek
@RonSuchanek 7 ай бұрын
@@MoveWithMurph yes southbound leaving from Whitefish June 23! Can't wait.
@wanderbybike
@wanderbybike 8 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your completion of GDMBR! Check out the Western Wildlands Route.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
I wanna try that for sure, it looks so good!
@oakiemac
@oakiemac 7 ай бұрын
What were the temperatures in New Mexico?
@stevemullin1195
@stevemullin1195 8 ай бұрын
Would Mr Tuffy liners help with the goat heads? My wheels and tires are tubeless ready but getting the tires seated on the road is a pain in the ass if you don't carry CO2 cartridges.
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
From the sounds of other commenters, yes I think it would help. also some more robust treads.
@stevemullin1195
@stevemullin1195 7 ай бұрын
@@MoveWithMurph looking at Vittoria mescals as an option
@chrislynottcomedy
@chrislynottcomedy 4 ай бұрын
hiya, In retrospect, would you have kept tube tyres then went tubeless when you got to New Mexico?I used to bike around Mt Diablo with tube tyres and i'd get about 8 goatheads a day! It got to the stage where I could fix a punctures in a matter of seconds!
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 4 ай бұрын
I don’t think I’ll ever use tubes again after that experience. As long as the bike I’m riding is tubeless comparable. That’s what I’ll be rocking.
@chrislynottcomedy
@chrislynottcomedy 4 ай бұрын
@@MoveWithMurph Hiya, Thanks for the reply. Using the same tyres on the entire trip would mean less risk as you'll not be changing them over. I plan to go north to south next year..Who knows, I might do some comedy shows along the way! Ta, Chris
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 4 ай бұрын
@@chrislynottcomedy that would be cool, you could definitely do some open mics in steamboat. Look up the steamboat comedy podcast, they are friends of mine. Also if you’re going north you certainly need tubeless but you could switch back at steamboat if you wanted to.
@chrislynottcomedy
@chrislynottcomedy 4 ай бұрын
​ @MoveWithMurph Will do, thanks..."steamboat", like most words in "Scottish", means, "somebody that bevvies too much!"
@chrislynottcomedy
@chrislynottcomedy 4 ай бұрын
@@MoveWithMurph Hiya, I've contacted them..Maybe I can do a show..I've done shows in Nova Scotia, and London, even in Buenos Aires in Spanish so i know how to tone down my accent when required :)
@garygriffin926
@garygriffin926 8 ай бұрын
How many days did it take? What was date of departure and date of finish? Would you do same dates again or modify? How much did you spend on route (not counting tubes)?
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
I started august 15th, took many days off and ended in october, about 7 weeks later. I think that's the best time to start, I was worried about weather, but it was nice to have some cooler days. I spent about $2000 with transport if I remember correctly.
@Goodforrj
@Goodforrj 8 ай бұрын
HOT LEG appearance @ 3:40
@MoveWithMurph
@MoveWithMurph 7 ай бұрын
LMAO, BIG TIME, LFG!!
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