DIYgravel VTXL -- A 310 mile, cross-Vermont, Gravel Adventure Ride

[@tyrelellis8425]

Inspirational doesn’t even come close to describing you Ted King. Makes me proud to call VT home

[@Steelrailbearing]

Cold, wet start in the middle of the night for a 310 mile ride across Vermont. The sound of that rain hitting the ground at the start of the ride was very telling of things to come for this crew. Great documentary showcasing the fact that all rides are not full of happy faces posted on Instagram. A huge salute from the Grand Randonnée crowd!

[@johnschlag3]

I think you've created a new annual cycling event! Great job!

[@altezzadriver]

That Cannondale Topstone is gorgeous.

[@StrongOver40]

agree!

[@bokfitness]

Ted, because of the videos you have posted on KZbin I now own a gravel bike. The 2 races I registered for had to be COVID-canceled. Then you and Laura started posting DIY races and I was inspired to do my own version. I am an in-line speed skater so my format was different. I raced my own Marathon distance skate followed by a 100 mile TT on my bike. This happened on Saturday. This coming weekend I am repeating this challenge but this time I will be riding my fat tire bike instead. Same distance. During my bike ride when my will started to sag as I was going uphill And I was talking myself up the hill I asked myself “ What would Ted do?” Ted would finish. I did too. Print these shirts up and I will buy them. Many of us will. The King’s are inspirational and appreciated. What would Ted do. What would Laura do. They will sell!

[@bethw5998]

I did this in October at a leisurely pace and that mud section was certainly memorable. I refused to wash off my bike until I got home; it was well deserved mud! From the land of the BWR, I LOVE VERMONT!!

[@gregjerome5843]

Way to represent the East Coast! There is nothing like riding through the woods. Keep it up!

[@stevepark6363]

This route catches some dirt gems of VT

[@hoterichoney344]

Without a doubt, my favorite video of yours thus far. Big shoutout to whomever edited, selected the background music, and shot the amazing footage. I took delivery of a new Giant Revolt Advanced 0 yesterday, partly because of Ted and other great adventurers' influence.

[@cjbcross]

COVID hit and instead of complaining and longing for a return to "normal", Ted decides, "I want to create something poetic on my bike." Thank you for this bit of humanity and inspiration. Making anyone's art has battles and triumphs...in the end, the final piece stands alone. Think I will do a little "painting" on my gravel bike this fall. Well done!

[@chesterelliott7307]

This was an inspiring feat of endurance, and outstanding production by Vermont Social!

[@kevingoza]

Awesome! Love your transparency, family focus, and determination!

[@billz410]

A legend in his own time! LOL. Can't even get my head around ONE ride with 30K feet of climbing....

[@cleaneduphippy]

Way to smash that state wide point to point. HELLS YES 👍 🙌

[@ChlorophyllCrusher]

Such a colossal effort and accomplishment for everyone involved! Now I’m thinking we MUST ride to the start of the route from Ottawa! Chapeau, Ted and co., Vermont just got even more attractive!

[@keithmaclure9101]

1: wow, what a ride! 😲💪👍 2: Vermont looks fabulous👍

[@rileyfrackleton4337]

Ansel/VT Social your work just keeps getting better and better!

[@hughgrainger3766]

Ted, I love your barn. It's like a cathedral. Great effort, great film.

[@jdeckard1243]

There are Legends and then there is Ted King!!!!! Above and beyond!

[@elizabethloper1870]

I have recently found Ted King and it's amazing. I rode DAMn this last summer saying that it was a one time thing, but now I could be convinced to do it again. I have caught the Ulta bug and it's not going away any time soon.

[@SMHS28]

Ted, hell of a ride! VTSocial, you told a great story! Thank you team.

[@Schmotzky]

So glad I discovered this channel. This is the type of content and authenticity a bike riding channel should be. I’ve just begun to get into bike riding, maybe three months or so. Watching Ted ride, talk, people discuss his emotions and seeing him complete things is inspirational to me to continue riding and pushing the pedals a few more times. Knowing in my head when I’m tired, hurting and when I want to give up that other people suffer the same things. That’s what pushes me forward. That feeling of knowing through rough, the suffering at times and mental hurdles the end result will be happy, accomplished and you’d want to get out and do it again... if you didn’t just finish the ride. This is not like GCN or other channels that’s just “let’s look at these bikes you could never afford and how cool we THINK we are while riding” content. The arrogant, fashion forward, vanity filled or beauty contest type videos. Haha! Keep up the great work and videos, Ted. You make great content.

[@evankrakovitz6136]

a very welcome break from this morning's newspaper : story upon story of covid, racism, anarchy, stock market .... this was 14 minutes of brightness in what is a dark time

[@RareCoinsandOtherStuff]

Incredible accomplishment. Wonderful video. Amazing kudos for highlighting the magnificent State of Vermont. Kelley Stand road is a favorite climb and I hope you enjoyed the decent a bit before it got dark.

[@Astr0b0y8]

Epic!! Vermont is high on my cycling bucket list

[@christopheranderson8619]

Hail to the King - Beast of the East!

[@barkeater7867]

I cant believe there were not course logisticals..private property worries..amazing work by course designer and as always incredible production and camera work.

[@StrongOver40]

I was just thinking the same thing. The logistics!

[@tom89ontario]

Joe’s description of what makes Vermont special is spot on. Always felt like such a special place and try to find every opportunity to go visit.

[@mrwavey4801]

This was very motivating, it’s nice to see something positive something uplifting respect to this man !

[@denishoule3385]

You're a nut!! Great job!! Incredible effort. BTW - you've inspired me - I just bought a gravel bike and purposely sought out and rode on gravel...

[@mikekim6374]

Ted, you continue to be an inspiration to so many! Thank you for all your wonderful videos and especially this awesome challenge and ride!

[@trabu86]

BRAVO!!!!!! Amazing story and amazing legs and mind to go through that monster ride. True inspiration!

[@corycoffey1285]

This is a really well done video. Huge effort by TK!

[@steveayotte8908]

Incredible,I have heard about you,I too challenge myself,but not to that extreme,did my first solo CENTURY in years,last year on route 100 in VT,I love that state,being from northern Maine,it's my kind of place,thanks Ted

[@emtek1k]

Better than most tv productions. 10/10! You inspire so much!

[@frankiehoosier6998]

What an OUTSTANDING accomplishment and report !!!!! The End :)

[@leocavallini]

Great adventure and film! Congrats Ted, you're inspiring!

[@texaspinzgauer]

Without the maple syrup running through your veins, he could not have accomplished this. Great job. You're nuts!

[@JasonMitchell0]

Amazing job, brother! You do everything the right way. Keep rolling!

[@1RA787]

Your wife was BAMF of the day when she did DIYgravel BWR.... You definitely are BAMF of DIYgravel DK!!!!

[@tevemullins8156]

Amazing accomplishment! Congratulations Ted!

[@brucehotaling7884]

Ted. So, so awesome. Congrats!

[@kaseycarpenter73]

House of Leaves on the bookshelf... Philosophy Professor status checks out.

[@maumiller6295]

"Ad astra per aspera" is also the Kansas state motto...

[@sammillward7551]

Per Ardua Ad Astra - is also the motto of the Royal Air Force - through adversity to the stars

[@gamby16a]

What an adventure! Beautifully filmed. You were amazingly composed on the outside. I can't imagine the degree of mush you were by the end. Huge props on a huge accomplishment. Thanks for taking us along.

[@scottfrisby4510]

Wow, Ted. Inspirational, amazing, nuts, you pick the word. I truly enjoy everything you post and every challenge you take on. Puts fuel in this old man's tank.

[@postridebeers]

I’d be happy if I could do this ride in a week, never mind 24hrs. Ted is a machine

[@zepolekul]

One word...inspirational

[@brianrobitaille4256]

Another great doc, Ansel!

[@michaelcleveland98]

Simply awesome! Congratulations!

[@juanpagan2250]

This is one heck of a ride! Love your channel Ted💪🏽

[@CG-vb9di]

Great Job Ted... 💪🚴🏻‍♂️👍

[@StrongOver40]

Thanks for the inspiration Ted! Great vid. I went on a ride right after I saw it! Keep up the great work!

[@robertreinhardt4924]

When I saw this ride on Strava my jaw dropped. You're an inspiration! Ted and Laura are killing it with this DIY series of rides!!

[@richhoey6469]

Soooo good - thanks Ted and contributors for this awesome content!

[@reganarendse6157]

Beautiful video. Thanks for the inspiration to explore our local gravel trails

[@leighdeluca7282]

An outstanding display

[@1972Konaboy]

GREAT video and much needed viewing!!!!

[@robertbyrnes1650]

Howdy Ted! The start of your ride reminded me of last year's Rasputitsa. Bringing back both painful and proud memories. What an incredible ride you just did. The video was a pleaseur to watch and truly inspiring. Thank you!

[@memos_povreviews5539]

Badass 🤙🏽 super pumped to start a journey like this

[@ltdattnspn]

new to this channel, the gravel bike idea (I ride an old rigib mb around NYC), bikepacking, and am loving all these videos. Have bikepacking goals for this year (after my first overnighter) that include VT. Thanks for the great content (great work Vermont Social!)

[@rogerbmcdaniel]

Ted, you are the man. I was planning on heading over to watch DK this year and was disappointed it had to be postponed. I saw it is now being held in September. Hope it fits your schedule because I am heading to Emporia. Hope to see you there.

[@f.rickpalmon9350]

Fantastic thanks for taking us along on your adventures, truly inspirational

[@randallmiller3842]

Inspiring. We are liking our little DIY Gravel rides, but good to see how you finish a big ride. Hope there was good beer at the end.

[@budlacombe]

Simply an awesome human. ✌️ I’m up to ride it with ya TK, if you do this ride again.

[@raggedy7]

So awesome! Great effort and great video.

[@deanh6349]

Wow! Great video as usual. Inspirational, makes want head out and do some suffering. Congratulations on doing that ride

[@leebender7463]

rode past my old place in east Barnard vt. goose bumps. killer effort!

[@justinsparrey177]

MADMAN! Respect is due 🤙👍

[@jonathanbougie1769]

Very inspiring as usual! That’s unbelievable! Great job everyone! Chapeau 🎩

[@shmoejoe1]

The amazing thing is there is off road all the way across the state of Vermont? Mind boggling.

[@danielrussell9416]

Awesome! Just think, DKXL is only 40 miles more. We will see you here in Emporia in some future year when it is safe.

[@DevinLittlefield]

Looks like an amazing adventure! Thanks for being an inspiration and getting people out on bikes.

[@JaredKC1]

Amazing ride. Well done 👍.

[@carloscastro8390]

Awesomely inspiring

[@taylorahearn5871]

huge ride and great video! congrats

[@jesseschloff4683]

Wonderful job guys; much dedication.

[@ovrlnd]

LET ME WATCH THIS NOW

[@hadleybennett6875]

What a great video! Cheers Ted

[@franciscopizarro9459]

Bravo Ted, what an amazing ride. The best of the best!!! Keep on going.

[@dojazzu]

Legendary. None else.

[@grantlingley5099]

That was a crazy ride! Thanks so much for taking us along on your adventures!

[@thhorwitz1]

Good work Ansel!

[@outerbike]

Bravo Ted! Most everything else might seem easy after this one!

[@dojazzu]

Godspeed! Doing the 500 km with the gang on october 3rd.

[@scottm9357]

Respect Mr King, respect.

[@AmsterDanTheAmerican]

Congratulations and thank you for the inspiration!!!

[@ashlandbikeco]

Great ride Ted! We started prepping a route across Ohio in similar fashion... If you want to join us on a grand depart we're rolling September 26th. Dirty Water Route 500km. I think you're trip across Vermont was quite a bit harder though.

[@gtrogdon]

Awesome ride man. Great production value too. As good as the solo rides are, I hope to smash big sugar with you this year.

[@brianrobitaille4256]

Oh, and, yeah, good ride, Ted.

[@bikeracersl]

Awesome ride!! Congrats,,,

[@lestergarabito608]

This was just awesome to watch 👏!

[@dsheldo]

Well done! Great film

[@stevev7814]

Ted is a legend!

[@maticgila]

Awesome dude!!!👍

[@revelintheride2639]

Wow seriously impressive!!

[@christwardzik]

9:00 in you became my hero 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@aauden]

Ted King is the hero we need right now...

[@bonn1771]

just awesome!

[@mauriciorosales1259]

You are ‘nuts’ Mr King.

[@marshallsokoloff]

It's a nice little production, but that's the problem... too short. It feels like this was the teaser for the full length doc to come out at a later date.

[@AlmanacFilms]

Amazing. Thank you