Loving My Home State-The Great Divide Mountain Bike Adventure-Part 23

[@duzer]

Did anyone notice that I ate a full Mexican meal, then peaches, and then a whole pizza? I didn't..until I looked at the footage. Yikes! What are some of your favorite foods on a bike tour?

[@noonenowhere6920]

I make my own trail mix. All different types. Salty; sweet, protein, carb, spicy. But if I see a place to grab a burger I might have to stop. Burgers are my weakness.

[@wademt]

Whole Foods, plant based. Which means beans and rice lol.

[@duzer]

@@wademt Yum!

[@drewguttormson9368]

Split pea soup with hot sauce and crackers. Protein packed. (Buy it dehydrated and cooked on a homemade camp stove)

[@pierrrejette9023]

Fish tacos in Baja

[@jeyanthkrishnan]

Let us get this man to 100K by the year end. Shall we?

[@duzer]

I love this goal!!! Share share share!

[@genewest8426]

Nothing gives me the grins and a positive attitude like Duzer... thank you Ryan

[@duzer]

Well your comment does the same for me, so THANKS!

[@paulonave4846]

Dear Ryan. Wish you, all your familly (specially your mum) John, Mira and Danna a merry Christmas, full of health, joy and love. Those are the most important things in life. And, once again, thank you for showing me your great country and for being a good and decent human being, wish I think you are. Bless you.

[@duzer]

Thank you Paulo! I appreciate your kind words. Wishing you and your family all the best

[@scottbauman]

I literally just power watched all 23 parts and I'm hoping it's not over. Ryan, I feel like I know you through watching this series. I especially like the company with John and Mira. what a sad goodbye. what an adventure!!

[@duzer]

Wow! That’s a lotta videos in a row, I’m impressed...and thankful that you’re enjoying the videos. New episode tomorrow!!

[@toppsguy]

The way you look at life makes me happy to be alive and I want to do my own bike adventure

[@duzer]

I hope you do!!

[@maryjaneandrews2453]

Practicing for heaven

[@pgcracka]

Loved that happy dance at the end, lol. Your drone shots are so good! I love the added perspective they bring to the story 7:41. I especially liked that shot of you riding along 10:10 and you can see the winding gravel rode sort of meander off behind you for miles 10:24. So cool. This series is amazing.

[@duzer]

Thanks, this was probably the best day of aerial shots for the entire journey.

[@mooreoutdoor9841]

I have a friend that just got an E Bike. Usually he is only good for about 7 or 8 miles. We just biked over 50 miles in Southern Illinois together. So great that he can spend more time biking with me. Now he just has to get used to being in the saddle longer. Dig your videos Dude!

[@duzer]

Love hearing stories like this!!

[@testadura]

That's the positive side to ebikes - it can keep people biking for more years and get others who stopped biking back on the saddle. It's tough with a 20mph headwind and hills for many - just need to keep them going. Colleagues that have been doing cross Wisconsin rides with family can still do it in their 70s without having to give it up.

[@mathewadams2929]

Duzer day is best day. Been a really hard week for me and your videos are always a candle in the darkness.

[@duzer]

I hope that you're ok my man! Sending hugs from Colorado

[@mikeserago3949]

My wife is wondering what is going on, I spend every morning with a cup of coffee looking at a Ryan video, it lifts my spirits. Keep making videos and has soon as We can safely travel I will be a Duzer adventure of my own. Thank you for making your viewers appreciate life.

[@duzer]

I love hearing this, and honored to be part of your morning routine. There's a lot of goodness out there!

[@berndschnepf429]

Same here, only difference that it’s in the evening, and: can’t wait to be able to travel to the US again to do some serious bikepacking...

[@BikeSaidFred]

In a world full of horrible news at every turn, your content truly warms my heart and reminds me there are so many wonderful people and so much beauty in the world. Thank you, Ryan, for brightening my days with your endless positive energy and endless smiles ❤

[@duzer]

I love highlighting wonderful people!!!

[@mikerockwood8988]

Loved it! Your energy attracts the coolest, most caring people! Awesome!

[@duzer]

I’ve met some good ones!

[@TheTgall11]

Lets get Ryan to 1,000,000 subs, 1st stop 100,000!!! loveya man and your POSITIVITY!! Tgall

[@duzer]

I like this plan!! Let’s make it happen

[@astridvanbreenen3757]

Thanks Ryan for taking a Dutch girl along on your beautiful trips! I really love it. Wish you great trips with lots of tailwind. Love from Utrecht!

[@SomethingClever22]

Love following you're adventures! Thanks for sharing and being such a positive inspiration for the world!!!

[@duzer]

Thanks for following, I love sharing these stories with the world

[@katieannemertz912]

I've especially enjoyed seeing how the trees & foliage changes per "segment." And YES! 10k is just the "right" elevation!

[@switchbackdreams2023]

I started out being a lil negative about the whole e bike thing and then I see people who wouldnt be able to enjoy riding as much without a lil assistance and it changed my mind. Whatever gets ya to be on a bike...all that matters. RIDE ON!

[@duzer]

Very true, riding=happiness

[@ianbritton7534]

People are generally good. Thank you Ryan.

[@branditauer]

I loved that Allen rode with you! And I so agree with you, by FAR most people are freakin' awesome! And there's something about bikepacking that really shows it to us....it's one of my favorite things about it. Another gorgeous video, Ryan. Love reliving this route through your beautiful footage.

[@duzer]

Allen is such a sweet soul, and you’re right, meeting people is definitely the best part!!

[@chrisblinzinger5629]

Lived in the SLV for 13 years. Loved it, Cold, Beautiful and great people. Stunner pass is coming. Beautiful country.

[@ufoteckufo7633]

Thank you Ryan for all your wonderful Adventures it makes me feel like I'm right there with you uts awesome .ps. wally

[@duzer]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@danabergman3411]

Your the best RVD, happy, smiling and full of joy your videos are. Keep do'in what your do'in. I'll even punish my way through any ads that appear so as to support you monetarily.

[@duzer]

You don't need to watch the ads, just skip em, I do, haha

[@gary62or45]

Great way to start off a good morning of riding....sourdough pancakes!!!!! Yeah!

[@jpeg1000]

Starting my day watching this awesome video. Greetings from the Philippines. 🚵🏻‍♂️📷😊

[@duzer]

Awesome! Hope you have a great day, it's 5pm here!

[@jpeg1000]

@@duzer I'm already having a great day watching your latest upload. It's 8 in the morning here in my country. Thank you and ride safely. 😊

[@PaulHamon]

DONT STOP MAKING THEM.

[@rdkuless]

Is that the Garmin EDGE 1030..? Thanks for letting me escape for a while. :) Ride safely my friend.

[@duzer]

It's the Wahoo Roam, love it!

[@hemaccabe4292]

Drone footage is always awesome.

[@outbackwack368]

You have truly been blessed with friends, family and nature! Thanks for sharing that with us! Be safe out there!

[@BikeEatRepeat]

We have a strong typhoon today here in the Philippines, so no bike rides today. Thanks for uploading this!

[@duzer]

I hope you're safe!

[@richarddecaire391]

That drone shot at 7:40 - Wow! Great series, Ryan!

[@PaulHamon]

Cannot wait to ride it for myself, this video series has finally inspired me to visit the USA.

[@gary62or45]

Beautiful high country terrain. Love it.

[@gregheppner7210]

Boy am I gonna visit Colorado again ! I missed so much! All I can say is wow! Now thats beautiful country. Your videos make me smile so big ! So awsome 😍

[@TheTrakker]

I love Colorado too! After one visit I am hooked! Starting the process of planning my trip for 2021. Covid screwed us all in 2020. But I have faith that '21 will be a new and brighter year filled with adventure, and learning and growth in so many positive ways. Love this series so much Ryan. Change the world brother!!!!

[@duzer]

I hope so too!! Come on 2021!!

[@Volkmannx]

Awesome!

[@johnnydoe66]

I know that you really don't talk religion, but I will. There are times when I am by myself on a ride, road or mtn, those quiet places with all the natural splendor surrounding me, that I fully appreciate the greatness of God's creations. Especially when I cross paths with a deer that doesn't panic and run so that I can just stop and enjoy the beauty.

[@duzer]

Those are the best moments

[@gary62or45]

Great evening, so peaceful, I can feel your joy!

[@duzer]

It was a joyous day for sure

[@ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow]

Fred Flintstone happy and peppy and bursting with love... Must have something to do with the manual technology

[@zootopia8586]

I left a mean comment on one of your videos. I regret it. You are a total beast. May you have happy travels. If you are traveling.. I'm riding my bike too. As much as I can. Thanks for your work.

[@oregoniangal]

On the Oregon Outback Trail, mid way through, we stopped at a convince store that stayed open just a teed bit longer for us dirty biker trash as we rolled in on a holiday weekend (Memorial Day) and we ate a large tub of cottage cheese with ruffles cheddar chips. Best eaten sitting on the ground, leaned up in the baking sun against the concrete wall of the store, dirty legs stretched on in front of me. Oh. Best day ever.

[@hemaccabe4292]

I went riding again today. By the time I was going 17 mph, I was worried my hair would catch fire. I was thinking, if I was on a long straight, flat road, I might be able to go faster.

[@alanrose3843]

Thanks for the community you create....

[@duzer]

I’m so glad that you’re part of it! Give Marsha and the dogs a big hug!

[@TravelingThru222]

The world needs a few more Van Duzers.

[@Vinaykumarel]

So much love. I would really like to see you and Darren Alf from @bicycletouringpro , to collaborate and ride together.

[@PaulHamon]

I was thinking this would be a great way for crossover viewers and different viewpoints of the same ride!

[@duzer]

Maybe someday!!

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI RYAN 👋 DOES ANY OF THE BIKE SHOPS OUT YOUR WAY SELL HARO DOWNTOWN BMX 18" OR LEUCADIA DLX 18 "" BMX ? DON'T KNOW IF YOU'RE STILL OUT DOING YOUR RIDE / TRIP . SORRY DON'T WANT TO INTERRUPT YOUR TRAVELS ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME TAG ALONG WITH YOU ON YOUR JOURNEYS . ENJOY 😉!

[@karllorossanodasilvarossan8708]

Very good! Very beautiful places.👏🙏🙏

[@duzer]

Thank you very much!

[@JMS412]

Your home state has such unreal scenery. So beautiful man!!

[@duzer]

It’s an incredible place for sure

[@gregh7387]

Hey Ryan, I really enjoy your videos! I'm planning my own trip for 2022. I've been a bikepacker for many years and I'm impressed w/ how light you pack. I also find it funny that you travel w/ an electric razor but no stove! :-) I hope to run into you out there!

[@ignacioinder]

Always respect for this channel

[@duzer]

Thanks

[@robjackson4597]

Loved this segment Ryan! Everything from trail angels to enjoying the serenity of solo bike packing. Your drone shots are absolutely amazing! It must take some time to set those up but it well worth it for the viewer. Very fun to see the CO landscape change as you ride south.

[@duzer]

Thanks, Rob. I loved this day, so beautiful, and I lucked out with some great scenery to film

[@PumpkinVillage]

Another great chapter in your tour. What nice people you meet. Beautiful country too. Hard to beat that and the food looked good . Take care and stay safe, Al

[@elizabethsolis4666]

Que bellas personas tan amables y llenas de energia encuentras en cada aventura 🚲 por el mundo 😇🙏,los paisajes bellìsimos🥰,tù actitud positiva y llena de buena energia que se siente atraves de estas pantallas...gracias 🙏

[@duzer]

Vivimos en un mundo lleno de magia!

[@medieval4203]

Absolutely stunning views Ryan. Thank you . Can't wait to go back to Colorado.

[@duzer]

It was a good day for views!

[@jheckman314]

I hit Del Norte on day 21 from Banff in '19. I regretably fell apart mentally over Cameron Pass and it was my last day on the divide. I can't wait to see the rest and also ride New Mexico my self. Thanks for the awesome videos brother.

[@duzer]

I can’t wait to ride NM someday too...oops, spoiler :)

[@larryreily4736]

Thanks, Duzer! Stark landscape, over on the dry side is beautiful, and I never got to see enough of it. Maybe someday....

[@duzer]

It’s stunning out there!

[@garethleaney888]

Ryan . When’s part 24 coming? We cant wait too much longer here in England.

[@duzer]

Sunday!!

[@garethleaney888]

@@duzer absolutely love the channel. Keep em coming !

[@billsomerset238]

You do such a good job of putting these videos together. Thank you.

[@duzer]

Thanks for watching, I love putting them together

[@rahulgupta2707]

There are definitely still Great people on this planet!!

[@duzer]

You know it!

[@noggin7313]

Your still doing great videos keep it up

[@duzer]

Thanks!!

[@arcoulant87]

Great drone shots.

[@duzer]

It was a good day for droning!

[@sagehiker]

Standing up into the stars always makes a morning. Looks like you were in a pool of GDMR riders. And yes what Angels. Some of my best Mexican food memories have come from the San Luis Valley (Alamosa and Del Norte) Bathing in the Rio Grande. Almost in New Mexico as you close with shots of the San Juan mountains.

[@PursuingMountains]

Another beautiful video. Loved the drone shot with the canyon! Can tell you are super passionate about your home state which is awesome! :)

[@duzer]

I love me some Colorado! Hope you two are doing well!

[@PursuingMountains]

@@duzer thank you! We are. I hope all is well with you too ☺️

[@marcwatkins3591]

Your video's inspire me so much in this time of so much negativity. Me and my son are trying to schedule a bike trip now.

[@duzer]

That’s great to hear!! Hope you two make it happen

[@garryshirreffs9517]

Great vid , brightens up a very grey UK lol although I did ride but roads are covered in winter muck already lol

[@duzer]

Glad that this could brighten your soggy day

[@LoganMayberryLovesJesus]

Looks like you had a lot of fun man! Wish we could've met up! NEXT TIME!!

[@duzer]

Next time for sure, happy trails my man

[@marykemp1079]

Palisade Peaches are the bomb! Another great video. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@duzer]

They sure are!

[@travisreed5965]

Amazing Story Telling Through Videos In This Episode - Way Cool - Thanx For The Love On This Side Of The Divide By Showcasing A Palisade Ball Of Goodness - That Stoked Me Out - Be Well Team Duzer Cheers

[@duzer]

Yeah man, those peaches are from your neck of the woods, and they're sooooo good!! Hope you're doing well

[@richardkelly5494]

Love the never ending story reference.

[@duzer]

One of my fav movies as a kid

[@recyclespinning9839]

Love the mountains . makes me wonder , when did humans become so driven to earn money. . All you need is food, sun, love, maybe a small home to keep you warm when cold..

[@duzer]

Good question, we were hunter/gatherers until relatively recently. The way we live now is not sustainable

[@recyclespinning9839]

@@duzer totally unsustainable. Take car manufacture . They need to pump out so many cars off an assembly line( and sold) ,,or people get layed off ?? I keep wondering ,, its so obvious , and where is the breaking point. I guess all you can do is enjoy what we have now. I guess its in the hands of a higher being ( hopefully )

[@duzer]

If you have Netflix, watch the new David Attenborough doc, it’s very powerful, and talks about the impacts that humans are having on our planet...and ends with ways to help

[@velosaurus]

Came across this series a couple of weeks ago and have now caught up. Rode the GDMBR in 2016 and this is the best series about the route I have watched. Thanks so much. Did you stay in the town park at Del Norte? About those sprinklers that go off at 11pm......

[@duzer]

Glad you found this series, I've been loving sharing these stories. What a beautiful ride! I didn't end of staying in the town park, I splurged on an RV park ;)

[@velosaurus]

@@duzer It is an amazing route. Life changing. It was the local people I met that were the biggest and nicest surprise. Teaches us Brits a lot about kindness to strangers. RV park better choice. I awoke and saw the sprinklers go off, so just had time to close my tent. I guy I bumped into, Marcus, wasnt so lucky, his tent was inline with the jet. He moved to another part of the park and got soaked a second time when the sprinklers went off there half an hour later. Looking forward to future episodes!

[@scottandjenik2359]

I can't get enough of your drone footage. Are you making a drone compilation of this bike tour like you did for Love Cycles? Thank you for another great video. Scott

[@duzer]

I sure will!!

[@nicholasmeadors3708]

I'm new here, and I was wondering if you could explain what you're referring to when you say "no whammies". I'm imagining a whammie to be the same as a crashie, but it's gotta mean something else. Love seeing all of the Colorado sections. I've been here for 10 years, and hope to do something similar one day, or maybe the CT.

[@duzer]

Whammies are anything really bad and unexpected, like a lightning strike, getting chased by murder hornets or getting eaten by a dinosaur

[@Fat2Fit5k]

I'm back i love these videos you post the rides are so relaxing to me

[@duzer]

Love hearing this! Editing this relaxed me too

[@Fat2Fit5k]

@@duzer i just tried your bikpacking Nutella street tacos this morning for first time!!! I seen what you are all talking about they are amazing!!!

[@duzer]

@@Fat2Fit5k Right on!! They're tasty

[@jasonfitzpatrick414]

He should take pictures at night to encourage people to turn off their lights! I wonder how fast he is going downhill. Are there any trail markers?

[@keneppink7272]

More never ending story reference! Lol love it. Gas station pizza sounds great 🍕. Getting close to the mountain walls with the drone. Will we see another crash? Hope not great video buddy!

[@duzer]

Gotta get the drone close to film those epic walls...and no crashies this time :)

[@melissaaamodt]

Your drone shots are 💯 A-maz-ing

[@duzer]

It was a good day for droning

[@melissaaamodt]

Indeed. 🙂

[@PaulHamon]

Lovely scenery. Another amazing vid. No need for the 'stay tuned' messages, I'm already dreading the end of the ride and no more bi-weekly vids... What are "whoopsie doos"?? I must say, I feel like you'd be a great riding partner for a tour. Mixture of knowledge, humor and inspiration.

[@duzer]

Whoopty Doos are what I call little ups and downs, like a mini BMX park.

[@briannicholson2644]

Hi Ryan, I hope you are great & well? Ryan have you ever thought of designing your T-shirt and have you chant on it, No Crashes, No Flatties, No Whammies along with a bike logo as well I think they will sell like hot cakes, I would definitely be up for that. Or maybe some fund could go to your local community. Its just a good thought. Love your videos ❤ Was going to send this yesterday and say, Happy Thursday! Happy Happy Thursday!! Many thanks your Scottish friend Brian🇺🇲❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Massive Hi five 🖐

[@duzer]

I’m slowly making it happen, stay tuned!

[@briannicholson2644]

@@duzer Hi Ryan, You know I'm from Scotland, I'll be up for buying one of your T-shirt when they are up and running. I'll pay for the postage on top of your cost if thats OK with you. You have a nice Day 🤩 Thank you Brian 🇺🇲❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Barren but beautiful scenery.

[@mikes7654]

With all that riding Ryan............ you should think about RAAM 🚴 🙂🙂👍 . I’d say you’re ready 👍🚴.

[@duzer]

I actually did RAAM on a 8 person team back in 2015, crazy experience!

[@mikes7654]

@@duzer ... 8 person team ? I thought it was an individual race ??

[@apache-yaquibrown4060]

I appreciate your videos, thanks for sharing. "No crashies, no flaties, no whamies."

[@duzer]

and I appreciate that you enjoy my videos, it truly motivates me to continue making content.

[@sooraj1959]

Keep going.. 😍 keep going..❤️

[@duzer]

Thank you, I will

[@keoki777]

Just realized that KIA and Hyundai named their 2 best selling SUVs after 2 towns in CO; (i) Telluride, and (ii) Palisade.

[@sometimerving6849]

Ryan love the videos, however I miss John and Mira. Why do they not have a channel?

[@duzer]

Making KZbin videos is a ton of work, not to mention a big investment in cameras and gear...you really have to have a strong desire to maintain a channel...and john is a pretty busy guy.

[@alesiabock9305]

Another great episode 🥰

[@duzer]

Thanks

[@JohnFreeman-OmniTierra]

Classic Duzer😊🤘

[@duzer]

You know it!

[@bretelphick9289]

Hey Ryan, my family and love your videos. We have all been wondering: what is a wammy? Thank you for all the videos and the inspirational/entertaining content.

[@jaboerigter7780]

Bret, look up “press your luck game show” on KZbin.

[@duzer]

Whammies are real bad and totally unexpected, worse than a crash....like getting struck by lightning, or attacked by Murder Hornets, or falling off a cliff...you get the idea ;)

[@bretelphick9289]

@@duzer Thank you for the response! Looking forward to watching Great Divide Part 24

[@akactors]

really beautiful.

[@jbp4532]

Well Hello there!

[@duzer]

HOwdy!

[@toddguitar19]

Envious! I love your life!!!

[@ViciousPossum]

Just found your channel. Loving the Great Divide vids. I want to ride the great divide as well, but unfortunately I will not be able to do the entire trail. If you were only able to ride like 600-800 miles of the trail, which section would be your 1st choice?

[@duzer]

Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy my channel. I loved the Montana section the most! You would love it. Happy trails

[@ViciousPossum]

@@duzer Thx so much for the reply. Really appreciate the advice.

[@brantbreeding8644]

So your Priority bike is out of my price range, do you have a suggestion for a bike that sits you up as straight as yours does? I know the gears a great, but I like how upright you are on your bike as much as anything.

[@duzer]

Pretty much any hardtail mtb will have similar geometry. Try em out at your local shop

[@brantbreeding8644]

@@duzer thanks

[@w0nbx]

Ryan, would you enable the close caption button on this video? I always enjoy your videos for past few years with close caption. I am experienced bike touring too; always eager to hop on another bike tour when I can. Thanks.

[@duzer]

I think all my videos are enabled for CC, lemme know if it doesn't work

[@w0nbx]

@@duzer Ryan- Not yet, and I know all of your videos are enabled for CC and not this video...Comon no crashies, no whammies, no flatties and NO CC. :(

[@w0nbx]

Still no CC button.

[@w0nbx]

@@duzer Still no CC button on this video :(

[@w0nbx]

@@duzer Pah, the CC button magically appeared somehow :)

[@imeabmusic]

Just wondering if there is a time stamp on the days you are riding, be fun to know the time of year and weather patterns for planning some of my adventures.

[@duzer]

This adventure was mid-July to Mid-august.

[@steves_space]

What town or area was the little house that you enjoyed and said " I could live here one day, maybe but not right now" ?

[@duzer]

It was near Del Norte, not sure if it has a name

[@mayradventures]

😂 my sister used to live in Del Norte. We are from Mexico and we couldn't get behind on how locals pronounce it. Just doesn't make sense 😂

[@duzer]

It doesn't make sense and just sounds ugly.

[@AppleJack76]

NeverEnding Story scene brought me back to 1984.

[@duzer]

Yeah, the good ol days

[@israeladams6439]

hey ryan, thx for the content! curious if you prefer the priority or the 1120?..

[@duzer]

Priority all the way, the 1120 is nice, but the components on the 600x are far superior

[@rocketman3158]

Overall which of these 2021 MTB is best? Trek Marlin 7, Giant Talon 1, Jamis Highpoint A2 or Kona Lava Dome? All are available at my local bike shop which is important to me and all MSRP between $750 to $850 which is my price range.

[@duzer]

I’ve never ridden any of those bikes, so I can’t really say...I’d go with the one that fits best. Have fun!

[@register1430]

COL. makes peaches? Did not know. Put it on the list, I could eat real peaches all day. Are they as good as the famous Mackinaw's ?

[@duzer]

They’re pretty darn good!

[@mitchellmclaughlin6360]

No Javelina this year Ryan?

[@duzer]

No:(

[@justpedal65]

Great video Ryan. Mmmmm...mexican food! And btw...thanks for not pointing out the obvious "paid advertising" when I served up a softball the other day by mentioning GCN's Si having positive comments on Topeak bikepacking bags. Even though their sponsorship guidelines say they only use products they like...it's still sponsored and money is paid...I get it. Truth is, I've been doing a lot of research...and their price points and my really good experience with some of their other products, has me convinced it's a good place to start. Question for you: Does other parts of Colorado have a cheaper cost of living than the Boulder/Denver area? I have a riding buddy who has a condo in Colorado Springs and he says it's not much different than St Louis...because its not touristy like the popular places. Your thoughts? And yes..I noticed you had a ton of food! It's OK bro. You earned the burn...I'm guessing 2000 plus calories for the day. No worries.

[@duzer]

Boulder/Denver and some other places in the front range (and ski towns) are expensive. The rest of colorado is pretty reasonable