Riding the Midwest Rail Trails-Ryan and Ali Bike Across America-Ep 26

[@duzer]

It's kinda crazy to think that every single day on this ride, we meet new friends who help out in someway. This experience has certainly boosted my confidence in humanity...there is a lot of goodness out there!

[@FSEVENMAN]

Hi Ryan I can't believe how fast you responded to my last posting you're awesome listen I may have a small winter job for you if you wouldn't mind flying to Arizona for a day or so of course it would be all-expenses-paid and of course some pocket cash the bottom line is you're clearly well-versed in filming and editing videos and I'm in need of that type of expertise as well as your drone shots for a short video I'd like to make I'd love to hear your ideas please email me at [e-mail] I don't do social media so this is my only way to get in touch with you , thank you

[@canica99]

Love the video...the experience you both had in Shannon, Illinois reminds me of mine in Remington VA, meeting the town's cfo n she calling the pastor who let stay inside the church n I was able to use the kitchen n get a shower...all this after getting hit by a car earlier that afternoon....glad you share thid amazing video showing humanity n its good nature teally does exist.

[@brianward7724]

People are basically nice, no matter where you go. Another terrific video, Ryan and Ali! I'm looking forward to seeing what you give us after visiting the Trek factory. Little bit of my history.....I worked in the bike trade and, in the last full-time job at a bike shop in Campbelltown, Sydney, Australia, we sold Trek bikes. Also, after moving west in 2010, I bought a Trek road bike, a 1.2 model. However, I have upgraded everything on that bike, except for the handlebars! Can you believe that? My current bike bears absolutely no resemblance to the Trek 1.2. Unfortunately, it's not what you'd call suitable for bike touring. C'est la vie!

[@duzer]

Shannon was so good to us, and we're still in touch with a few of those people! The best of the U.S.

[@duzer]

I agree, 99.9% of people on this planet are good and want to help, it's what makes us compassionate beings. The connections we've made across this country will be with us forever. Cool story about your bike, I've never heard of a trek 1.2!! Happy trails Charlie

[@karencooper6634]

those fire flies almost brought tears to my eyes, such a beautiful creature

[@duzer]

They are magical!!!

[@xv920rh]

These are some of my favorite videos! 👍 I love Love Cycles... It does my heart good... My advice: Be in the moment, and savor every day and every moment together. Even the not so good ones, because over time they become the "good old days"!!. I lost my wife 7 years ago. Watching your videos takes me back to the "good old days" of our adventures together... Thank you guys soooo much!!

[@duzer]

Thanks, we did a pretty good job at savoring every sweet little moment, like watching fireflies together in a stranger's backyard :) As I get older, I tend to enjoy the simple moments more than ever, and it's sweet to share it with Ali. Thanks for watching, it means a lot that our story can make hearts happy.

[@billnovak9183]

Best of the series so far.

[@duzer]

Thanks Bill!

[@williamevans9820]

Thanks you guys, you did it right!

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

The sequence with the fireflies is just wonderful. You & Ali are two magnets who attract awesome people because you've got so much positive vibes. You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize each and every day. Thank you for making America so beautiful.

[@duzer]

I loved the fireflies too, I wish my camera could do them justice, but it's hard to film in low light. And thanks for your compliments, positive vibes go a long way in this world, it's always been my style, and makes the world seem like a much smaller place when everyone you meet is a potential friend.

[@4DRX]

The memories of your rides will last a life time the people you’ve met are amazing love your adventures 👍🏻

[@duzer]

4DRX the people were the best part!

[@salmonella508]

You ride through all these wonderful communities, meeting extraordinary people and your destination is the armpit of this country? I speak from experience.

[@joannenardoni17]

Kens yard so so beautiful, great people, I love riding too.

[@axlent123]

Paused it at 8:00... I was all smiling when I saw that you ended up in the pool!!! And then, Wait! What the heck is that??? (I’m from the west coast...) my first time seeing fireflies!!! I was kinda stunned! They are for real!!! Cool!!! Ok... back to the show!

[@shawndyer8140]

Thank t y sharing all these wonderful people.

[@pamelajoy67]

I grew up in MD, but have lived in CO since 1993. I miss fireflies, which we called lightning bugs, almost as much as I miss the beach. But I ain't movin' back!

[@natkingcurrieiv1318]

Hey Duzerbiker!! You really do one heckuva presentation!!..ALL those multiple angles,etc...AWESOME!!! Really, yours is the GREATEST SUPERCHAN I'VE SEEN HERE ON YT!!! KEEP UP YOUR FANTASTIC WORK!!! ALL THE BEST&CONTINUED SUCCESS!!! Best regards, JNKC

[@markwhite4295]

Thanks for showing the fireflies. Maybe one day I will see them like you. Awesome video again. Great people you are meeting.

[@duzer]

The fireflies are pure magic, hope you get to experience them someday

[@jimdubois445]

Fun to see you 2 in my part of the world! live in Rockford Il but actually have been to Shannon Lol On the Jane Adams trail you actually road right by one of my buddies home in Orangeville!!

[@duzer]

Very cool! Loved the Jane Addams trail

[@drewlucero3916]

Awesome Trail, People your coming across on the Love Cycle Adventure 📸🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴📸🙏

[@duzer]

Good things all around!

[@cali_weejock]

Amazing drone footage and perfectly synced to music. You have a great eye for creativity. Naturally, being surrounded by lovely people makes your job easier. You’re an editing visionary. Always a pleasure to watch your episodes. 😀

[@jcjc7783]

Aww when you guys got lemonade and gave stickers, that was so cute it made me so happy 😁

[@duzer]

It was my favorite part of the day

[@mikemorales1725]

I just noticed that you can fly that drone while riding? WOW!!!!!

[@duzer]

Yep, it's a little tricky, but it works

[@alonknaan4536]

12:06 your just like me, the Google maps bike Feature is highly underrated and very helpful, and takes you to hidden trails and tiny roads that you'd never discover otherwise. Go technology, go bikes!

[@duzer]

Yep, Google maps for bikes is the best, we relied on it everyday!

[@JohnnyJolt]

Dude, your drone work is amazing. But even better was seeing the fire fly’s. Very cool. Great video’s.

[@duzer]

fire flies are the best!

[@shawndyer8140]

Excellent story

[@geraldkim4801]

I am stoked, two border dances in one video! So good to see you guys having an epic ride across America.

[@duzer]

We got our boogie on for this episode!

[@sagehiker]

Some much water and fairy fire flies. Love the wild scribbly line to NYC. And meeting the folks at Trek.

[@ScottStith]

Love the firefly shots! Thanks for another great episode capturing the generosity and love throughout the country. I smiled the whole episode.

[@duzer]

Thanks Scott! The fireflies were the highlight for me too, followed very closely by the generosity of the people of Shannon Illinois.

[@alanfoix9911]

I bet you rode right passed the farm i live on in Marshall, wisconsin. Only 3 miles to Waterloo. I rode cross country years a go.. Best thing i ever did. Peace

[@ronnieo9571]

This video is very happy, and I liked it. Peace Love!

[@duzer]

Thanks Ronnie! Peace and love to you as well

[@robertbotta6536]

Sooooooooo good. Thanks!

[@duzer]

Thanks!!!

[@traeryoung256]

Another great video you two!! Thank you for sharing your adventure with us!

[@duzer]

Thanks Traer! Cool name by the way

[@biketothetop]

Ryan, I enjoyed your video. Of course the fireflies were cool to say because I haven't seen them since I left Pennsylvania to live in California and elsewhere in the West. I just love watching your videos from start to finish... they are so uplifting and bring emotion to me every time. That love Cycles theme surely helps carry you through and Across the Nation in a positive sense that only gives back to everyone that watches your videos. That 1800 foot long tunnel was very cool and I'm sure it is a great memory for you after experiencing it. I guess a lot of these Trails your riding on are in fact part of the Rails to Trails strategy. At least they have tree cover along the trail to help prevent boredom with the flat Midwest?

[@duzer]

Thanks my friend! The rails to trails are amazing, and yes, the tree cover makes them much cooler than the surrounding areas...it feels like were in our own little world.

[@WilliamPozo]

6:07 right on!

[@stephenwhite546]

Welcome to Illinois. Get past the crappy politics and the some of the craziness in Chicago it’s not a bad state . Very bike friendly to . If you ever get back here Chicago’s lakefront trail is second to none. Ryan you two are truly an inspiration to people .

[@duzer]

Thanks Stephen, we were really impressed with Illinois, both the people and the landscapes...and especially the bike paths!

[@adartation3985]

Those drone shots are a work of art🔥🔥🔥

[@duzer]

Thanks! Who knew that Illinois looked so cool from above?

[@hydrazi]

Dammit, man. I wish there was another way I could say how much I love these videos.

[@duzer]

The best way to spread the cheer is to sing loud for all to hear!! haha. Appreciate the love my man!

[@TravelRunner]

Nice little Wisconsin polka dance! Haha, great! I'm glad I found your channel, I'm going to have to keep watching this series. I also see you do some running as well so I'll be sure to watch those videos too. Great content, Ryan!

[@duzer]

Thanks, we take pride in our dorky little dances :) I do have lots of running videos, here's a whole playlist, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rISYp3awabVslac

[@tonycastro6805]

It’s simple not easy, yes I agree!!!

[@duzer]

Yep!

[@seannicolaysen1628]

This has been such a fun series to watch, the experiences look incredible and the Midwest bike paths are very inviting. While a lot of us don't have the chance to get out on a transcontinental bike trip, I'd love to spend a week and bike some of the Midwest /northwest. Keep up the great content!

[@duzer]

The rails trails in the midwest are incredible! You could totally do a short trip linking some of them up. This site is a great resource, www.railstotrails.org/

[@seannicolaysen1628]

Very cool! Thanks for the tip!

[@FSEVENMAN]

Another great video thanks Duzer I love how you took the time out to film the little butterfly and the bees on the purple Larkspur, and the fireflies wow that almost look like CGI for a minute way to go dude just awesome! great drone work too as usual.. sending love from Arizona to both you and Alli....

[@duzer]

Yeah man, it's the little things in nature that makes it magical. And the fireflies!! Wow, I'd never seen so many

[@budchestnut9303]

Positive prayers for you Ryan as you continue to be tempted to become a drinker again. To my non-professional eyes you seem more stable and happier since you "Tore that Still-house down"!

[@duzer]

Quitting alcohol was the best decision I ever made, life is SO MUCH BETTER!

[@HOWBAZARY]

Yeah Davenport! I ride the Great River Trail all the time. Ryan what is the one thing you wish you could bring on your trip but didn't because it was too heavy. I always seem to carry more than I need. Great video yet again, 3 States in one episode!

[@duzer]

I didn't even realize that we went through 3 states in this episode, good call! I'm not sure what I would bring if weight were no issue, maybe a a comfy full sized mattress? haha

[@HOWBAZARY]

@@duzer I would like to take my dog with but 110 pounds of Bloodhound sounds like a struggle.

[@1968196859]

thank you so much for this

[@duzer]

Thank YOU!

[@MrJaree]

U b da drone master! AMAZING shots

[@duzer]

Thanks! I had no idea that Illinois looked so good from above!

[@stephenturp2836]

Thank-you for sharing Ryan. That's really skilful to be able to ride & keep a mindful eye on your drone. Well done Sir. As ever. ANOTHER fantastic, uplifting video. Well done to Ali too. Keep the videos coming & keep travelling dude. Thanks again from Britain.

[@duzer]

Thanks my friend! My droning and biking skills have gotten pretty good, no crashes yet :)

[@nonoririko2056]

Cycling in Middle America looks absolutely wonderful the streets are empty

[@duzer]

Totally!

[@SandraMartinez-qx6hc]

Amigoooo! I love all your episodes of your epic ride Across America. Thank you for sharing those beautiful places and people that you meet during these trip. LoveCycles and Ali Rocks!! Saludos desde Tijuana, Mexico.

[@duzer]

Gracias Sandra! Saludos desde boulder, Colorado!

[@tonycastro6805]

You guys are soooooooooooooooooo lucky!!!!

[@duzer]

I know!!! CRazy how everything works out

[@dimrub]

Madison! Great! I've been hearing stories about ice fishing from my coworkers at Google Madison for a while now, really want to visit there.

[@duzer]

It's a great city!

[@jeffreypells3396]

Love your videos, I am so envious. Ride that bike path almost every day, Rock Island, moline, east moline, Hampton Illinois. Would love to have met the two of you!

[@duzer]

Ah man, would have been awesome to run into you! I was really impressed with it. Thanks for watching!

[@Rizzimandar]

Hi guys...simple question: have you ever had serious issues of being chased by wild dogs/ big dogs/angry dogs etc?

[@duzer]

I've been chased by a few dogs in my days of bike touring, but nothing bad has ever happened. They usually just bark a lot and then lay off.

[@scottb7835]

You made Illinois look great!

[@duzer]

Illinois was good to us for the short time we were there

[@dogonmyneck]

Good to see a fellow GCC rider!

[@iamcbritton]

Yo I’m From the Quad Cities! You were here a couple blocks from me 😂. Super cool! I’m on the bike path all the time.

[@duzer]

It’s a beautiful bike path!

[@inkjob12]

loved it...looking forward to your visit to TREK

[@douglasherr4645]

Fireflys, how I miss them. 😊

[@duzer]

They are pretty special, wish they'd come out in winter too, and light up the snow!

[@sboy1955]

Video work is phenomenal 👍🏼

[@smiles254]

I love all of your drone footage! I’m sure it’s hard, but it really gives us an idea of the landscapes around the US!

[@duzer]

I agree, the drone footage really gives perspective, I'm so glad that they were invented!

[@westcoastadventurers8504]

This is exactly what I hate on KZbin, these long distance shots, make it known these are NOT real people, this is set up using drones, electronics that cost $$$$$$$$. This is NOT traveling as a normal person, but as a business deal that's set up and planned.

[@westcoastadventurers8504]

I travel by myself with barebone essentials, when I break down, it's only me by myself, with no one around that's REAL. I see these losers on KZbin with a support team stating they "traveling across America" as if that's real or even counts as traveling. Lol. And then see these types of happy go lucky people stating they make friends wherever they go, NOT REAL, people Suck! I'm from Kansas City, middle of the map, currently in Seattle, I know how people.

[@ptmag55]

Whoa! Your host, Ken, mentioned the hula girl on his bike. It was a gift from Dean Fogarty from Boulder, Colorado. I think I know Dean from RAGBRAI in 1984. Would love a contact with Ken and Dean if you have them.

[@duzer]

SMALL WORLD!!! Ken is on facebook, facebook.com/KING.KENNY1

[@ChildlessCatLady]

Oh the fireflies!

[@duzer]

Pretty darn special

[@chibilove8118]

Hola Ryan, I don't speak or write much english, but I'm going to write in spanish and you can translate later (anyways you understand a lot spanish)😄 Descubri tu canal hace algunos dias y ver tus videos ha sido una maravillosa experiencia llena de momentos que tu has grabado de manera magistral. El primer video que vi de tu canal, fue tu viaje inesperado a Cancún con tu amigo; verlos sentados en la playa tomando cerveza o comiendo tacos en el centro me hizo darme cuenta de la persona gentil y humilde que eres. Te mando un gran saludo y de ahora en adelante esperare con ansia los videos que estan por venir, Im a very big fan of your work man! (No entiendo porque tu canal no tiene un "gazillion" de seguidores 🤔.)

[@duzer]

hola amigo Gustavo! Gracias por tu mensaje tan lindo. A mi me encanta compartir mis experiencias con todo el mundo. De donde eres amigo? Abrazos fuertes desde Boulder, Colorado!

[@adamsadventures683]

Love love love this series! Thank you once again for making it! Hey I was wondering, would you ever be willing do a vlog about the gear you use to make your videos? As a noob to both cycling and video making, I would be very interested to learn more about how you produce such great work. Just a thought. In any case, thank you for the inspiration! Blessings to you and Ali.

[@duzer]

Sounds good, I'll put that on the list of videos to make, thanks for the idea!

[@adamsadventures683]

Awesome, thank you Ryan.

[@Stentordoc]

When people (super nice people!) offer to let you stay in their house, how to do tell them you’d rather camp outside without insulting them? I’m loving this series!!!

[@duzer]

They get it, and we don’t crowd the house

[@kevinlooney8200]

You find the coolest trails. I also ride for the great cycle challenge. Can I get a pledge from you next year 😉

[@duzer]

haha, yeah, hit me up!

[@amanekabbaj]

Made me think of Ed Sheeran here’s the chorus We'll stay quiet underneath Shooting stars if it helps you sleep And hold me tight, don't let me breathe Feeling like you won't believe There's a firefly loose tonight Better catch it before it burns this place down And I lie if I don't feel so right But the world looks better through your eyes

[@duzer]

I had never heard the lyrics, love it!

[@AlisaGeiser]

Ahhh ... so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.

[@MarioLopez-qm5mw]

These videos are dope

[@tonycastro6805]

Badger pass, darn it I want to go!!!!!

[@klkeesutube]

Ryan I love your shots. What's the top resource to learn the drone footage controlled from the bike. I'm sure it's a journey but where would you start? Thanks. Love the whole shabang

[@duzer]

Not sure if there's any droning by bike resources out there...just gotta practice

[@kaydenhoman1736]

I live in Shannon, IL!

[@duzer]

Very cool! Loved your little town

[@willian.direction6740]

Thanks to You Tube Amen to that statement. Meeting nice people restores one's faith and this wonder web and cycling is so great for that. Have you used or heard of Warmshowers, I am a host in that program and have lots of cyclist stay on their journeys around Australia and the world.

[@duzer]

I have heard of warm showers, great service! Meeting people is my fav part of touring

[@dayamishra1651]

You look like australian cricketer David Warner...do make a cycling vlog in Australia as well

[@duzer]

someday!

[@88blackandwhite88]

I lived in Wisconsin for the better part of 15 years. There really are some fantastic people up Nort' dare. Just be sure to avoid any winter trips (Sept. - May) 😆❄⛄❄

[@duzer]

Ryan Weber I agree! Great people all around

[@AngusOg69]

Hi Ryan are you going to do a review of the Trek bikes?

[@duzer]

Yes!

[@mark-1234]

2:36 - Trees? Those wouldn't even make good bushes compared to what you ride through in the Pacific Northwest. ;)

[@juanisraelroblesbarrera]

regards from mexico ALI and RYAN

[@duzer]

Juan Israel Robles Barrera saludos desde Colorado mi amigo!

[@BallJarSo]

Loving this series!! I have been using these videos to help plan my eventual ride. Quick question: How much trouble do you have finding places to camp overnight, is there a good amount of stealth camping?

[@duzer]

Thanks for watching! There's a pretty good amount of camping available all across the US, we never had any problems

[@jcjc7783]

What part do you carry your tent and all on?

[@duzer]

Tent goes into the side pannier, it's really small

[@adamvroon9257]

First! Yea! Youre the man ryan!

[@duzer]

Thanks Adam!! Hope life is treating you well

[@benjamin9872]

Hey, what bike do you use, and why? :)

[@duzer]

Trek Checkpoint, it's super fast on roads and gravel

[@tonycastro6805]

Fireflies, fireflies, fireflies, I’ve never seen fireflies, I love fireflies, I wish I was there.!

[@randyjorgensen8363]

Tony Castro I live in Omaha, NE. And we have fire flies here too. The cool thing about them is they don’t bite and they don’t harm any plants, they are just kind of a neat addition to the back yard.

[@duzer]

They are the COOLEST!!!

[@tonycastro6805]

Randy Jorgensen That’s very cool I’ve never seen fireflies in my life I would love to do rag brei and then travel through beautiful Nebraska. Thanks for sharing maybe one day I’ll actually get to see them in person. Randy have a great day thanks for sharing. Tony Castro

[@alonknaan4536]

Is Ali wearing a love cycles shirt? Were is it from?

[@duzer]

Our friend made it for her!

[@frankiegoes4429]

Great videos u 2 are orsome!!!

[@duzer]

Thanks Frankie!

[@dc76384]

Who says you can only find hospitality in the south.

[@raphyhunt871]

did you guys run into a lot of animals ?

[@johnnydoe66]

I have been following your journey across America since the beginning. Ken and Jeanne make a very good point, do what you enjoy doing and to not stop your partner from doing what they enjoy. Also don't force the other to do something they are not interested in. My wife and I are totally different in what activities we do, I love cycling (mtn and road) , my wife really isn't into to it. Granted, early on in our marriage she gave cycling a try and enjoyed it, but now her interest have changed. The person you fell in Love with is not you, but a different individual period, different likes and dislikes (which will vary as life goes by). I had a friend whose wife tried to deny him any free time to do what he enjoyed and try to change him and who his friends were. Ultimately, that marriage failed, total bummer because he tried to make it last.

[@duzer]

I really liked what Ken and Jeanne had to say (and you too for that matter). They are such sweet people. Thanks for following our journeys all the way, more to come!

[@supershroom164]

8:59 Dave Ramsey?

[@ericpatterson4617]

Lawn darts

[@lostman65]

ali, you are a bee whisperer? who lets a bee land on their finger .... also how is that gluten pizza working out for you?

[@duzer]

She is a bee and horse whisperer!

[@Sunny_B4]

Ughhhhh. I hate it when the video ends.

[@duzer]

Awwww, I'm sorry! Good news is that there's more to come! Thanks so much for your enthusiasm, keeps me motivated to edit edit edit!

[@shawndyer8140]

Try just do what she says. My wife has saved my bacon many times.

[@willbright8535]

How do u make money

[@blain5827]

Likes and subscribers

[@willbright8535]

Do u own a house

[@shawndyer8140]

Sticker are better t money to kids

[@govegan562]

comparing city living to american countryside living, it just doesn’t compare...i need some land in the middle of nowhere and just relax

[@willbright8535]

So you are basically homeless

[@shawndyer8140]

Keep your money separated so we have no mi fight s.

[@The-GreenHornet]

Feel the 'trees energy and getting into your soul'??? Please tell me the factual truth on that?

[@duzer]

The facts are that it feels amazing!

[@westcoastadventurers8504]

@ Ryan Duzer- Love the videos, but honestly cant help but always hope bad thinfs happen to those with such positive attitudes, because happy attracts luck, but also evil, which I always find the happiest people suck the most as in, life needs to beat you down more because anyone that happy is definitely a POS human who life needs to beat down to make people realize life is NOT easy.

[@duzer]

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