The Getaway | A Bikepacking Adventure

[@ontherivet007]

I’m really glad I watched this. It seems to capture the spirit of bikepacking.

[@slow_spokes]

Oh yay! What a nice thing to say! Thanks

[@stephencifka4629]

Wow. Just wow. Your story telling and production quality just keeps getting better and better, while keeping your refreshing sense of wonder and joy in bike travel. Killer music too. What a gift!

[@slow_spokes]

Yay! Thank you so much! It’s been such a joy to learn more about storytelling and video making. Glad that’s shining through. Your comment confirms we’re on the right track!

[@Outdoors_hiking]

Walla beautiful ❤😂❤bike travel

[@chiewy778]

Proceeds to cancel Mountain House order. LOL. Thank you for sharing a wonderful video. Stay safe and happy riding!

[@slow_spokes]

🤣 To be fair, we have eaten more of the meals we had stockpiled since then, and they weren’t as bad. That first one (beef stew I think?) was particularly bad.

[@chiewy778]

I know...with any meal packs, there are some good and some bad. I've had a few MH before and they're pretty good. I'll just avoid the beef stroganoff. The "beef-flavored Lucky Charms," LOL. Stay safe.

[@Joseph-c4c]

Great track you two made all the better from your determined and friendly manner. keep up your goos work life balance.

[@slow_spokes]

Much appreciated!

[@mickilkr]

I watch many bikepacking channels… this is one of the better ones. Excellent video as usual! Keep em coming!

[@slow_spokes]

Wow, thanks! That’s really nice to hear. Would love to know your recommendations. We love watching other bikepacking channels, and we are running out of new stuff to watch!

[@mickilkr]

@@slow_spokes pnw bikepacking, cranking it, matt ryder adventures, greg mccahon too, theres a few Alaska to Argentina ones that are entertaining. All good!

[@slow_spokes]

@@mickilkr nice, we watch Greg and PNW bikepacking, will check out the others!

[@timparsons2741]

This was so enjoyable to watch , loved it .

[@slow_spokes]

Hey, thanks! 😊

[@CycleWanderingJessika]

Love this couple. You all keep doing what you’re doing. 😊

[@slow_spokes]

Aww thanks. Glad you’re here!

[@yiwei7278]

It's such a pleasure to watch the conversations and interactions between you guys, absolutely lovely!

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you! That’s so nice to hear. :)

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Love the scenery, thank you for sharing. Happy riding.

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you so much!

[@jurmalare]

I love your style of traveling, much attention to nature and so positive to each other. So beautiful nature, so calm people. I'm always aware of bears in such places though...

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you! There are only black bears here, no grizzlies, and black bears aren’t very aggressive unless they are used to getting into people’s trash. We have spent a lot of time in places with bears and know that they won’t hurt us as long as we give them space and don’t get near any cubs.

[@matthewtaylor923]

Mitchell, OR is the best bike-touring/packing town in the USA, hands down. Glad you guys passed through. Pat and Jalet are so amazing.

[@slow_spokes]

We agree!

[@SlowMovingSaddles]

Your videos are getting better and better! 😃 Looking forward to the next video!☺️

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@ilovenature9822]

Amazing video and produced and edited well. The vibe between you two is beautiful, the 🎉❤🎉

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you so much! Glad you found your way to our videos!

[@dawnriches5946]

Aww wow I love the scenery and the commentary. I'm so glad the two of you made it through and had loads of fun along the way. It doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you enjoy everything along the way and have real stories to tell and precious memories to keep forever. You are both real stars and two amazing people.

[@slow_spokes]

Aww thanks! We’re glad you liked it!

[@MagicshineLights]

"It smells like dog food" really cracked me up, hahaha🤣🤣🤣

[@slow_spokes]

We were laughing while editing that part. Glad you liked it too😊

[@BillyBurgh]

Found your channel via your bike build video. That said, I enjoyed this video, looks like you had fun. Stay safe!

[@slow_spokes]

Thanks! Glad you found us!

[@SHWELL11]

You guys are awesome.

[@slow_spokes]

Hey thanks!

[@jims6753]

Thanks for posting your adventure. I'm looking at your gear list and don't see the clear glasses Hillary was wearing when it wasn't sunny. Can you let me know what brand and where you bought them? Thanks!!

[@slow_spokes]

Oh I think I forgot the put them in there! They came from Decathlon though, so unless you’re in Europe unfortunately I’m not sure where you would find similar ones

[@ariekusuma6632]

Thanks for this video,,,good one...keep inspiring more beginer like me

[@jimli420]

crushing the trails!

[@ShaunHall-i7e]

Way, way, way, way COOL! ❤ 🚲 ⛺

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you! 😊

[@paultaylorbikes]

Very cool! Love eastern OR

[@dsa5394]

That route looked awesome. I love your sense of adventure.

[@slow_spokes]

Thanks! It’s one of the reasons we like each other so much - we’ve got similar thresholds for adventure :)

[@chuck_howard]

There were some really rough spots, but for the purpose of making a fantastic video to watch, you guys nailed it. I can't think of any other bike trip video I have seen this year that is near as good as this one.

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you! What a nice thing to say!

[@BrianLamb-c4s]

I just started bikepacking. I am living in Bend. Enjoying the videos. Did you guys have any problems with goat heads? ( flat devils)🍻

[@slow_spokes]

We didn’t! We think that might be more of a problem in the fall, after the grass is dry and goat heads are mature.

[@martinb9970]

What a stunning route, well done for pushing through the snow.

[@slow_spokes]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@TapioBlue]

I wonder if the Canadians took the snowy pass?

[@slow_spokes]

We don’t know. There were some tracks but they were very melted out, probably from the day before?

[@chrismacdonald5160]

Great video guys! Where did you park your car? Thinking of doing this loop in a few weeks

[@slow_spokes]

At the Prineville visitor’s center. They encourage it. Just check in inside if they’re open, but they tell everyone to park against the brick wall in the back and have fun!

[@crunchysteve]

Nothing wrong with being slow, you get to see the cool stuff longer than the "rocketeers" do.

[@crunchysteve]

You guys a cute and cool. Love your vids. Loved those painted hills from this vid! We don't have anything like that kind of geology in SE Australia. And snow is fun riding. When I used to live in Hobart Tasmania (in 1993!) I got to ride to work in snow, on a 6km (4 mile?) commute that was almost entirely single track. The most fun you can have with your clothes on.

[@slow_spokes]

Yeah but you have some ridiculous birds! (We spent like a month on a farm north of Sydney years ago and still talk about all the weird birds and their weird sounds.) Anyway, I’m glad you found our videos. From your comments, you’re the kinda person we want around!

[@anthonyd9984]

Awesome video! What cameras do you use?

[@slow_spokes]

Thanks! Chris has a Fuji XT4 and Hillary carries a Sony a6700.

[@Arthalot]

You both are so inspiring! out of curiosity, what is the work that you both do that led to getting sucked in too much and needing a break?

[@slow_spokes]

Thanks! Healthcare and nonprofits. :)

[@rug212]

Awesome adventure and incredible video guys! Your production and cinematography is spot on. Great job!

[@slow_spokes]

Thanks so much! We’ve been really trying to learn and get better, glad it’s showing up in the videos for you!

[@Cycling_Brian]

Great description of those camping meal pouches! They’re lousy, and expensive to boot!

[@slow_spokes]

For sure, especially that particular flavor. We’ve had some that are delicious though!

[@10xZ00M]

​@@slow_spokesthe pouch meals I've had have been very good. But then I avoid. 😅 anything with meat in, which doesn't seem to rehydrate well.

[@JohnnyBaughAdventures]

Meat flavored Lucky Charms.. that's hilarious 🤣🤣 Brilliant video 🤙🤙

[@slow_spokes]

It was really mediocre. :)

[@JohnnyBaughAdventures]

@@slow_spokes you're humility just shows why you guys put out awesome videos🤙

[@biosfearmag]

I live in Portland and have been interested in this route. What month was this filmed? It's probably too hot to do in the summer I'd assume.

[@slow_spokes]

This was the middle of May. I’m sure it’s scorching out there right now, but fall would probably be a great time to ride the route too. Check with the Spoke'n Hostel though as they close about the time that snow starts to fly in the mountains.

[@boondockshawks]

lol meat flavored lucky charms 🍀 🌈

[@chrisfyb]

Really enjoy your videos you two! Looked like an amazing trip!!

[@slow_spokes]

Thanks so much! Glad you found us in the endless sea of KZbin. :)

[@mevsimler12]

You are so sweet together, love from Turkey.

[@slow_spokes]

Merhaba! 👋

[@walkingtwobytwo7122]

Loved every minute of this 😊 especially the “oh no! Bad choice bad choice!” 😂 shouldn’t laugh but it was funny 😆

[@slow_spokes]

😊 glad you liked it. It was a fun one to make!

[@gerarddriscoll5599]

Great video. Keep up the good work. All the best from Yorkshire UK 🚴🚴🚴

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@ВиталийРусаков-м6ц]

Good people, beautiful nature around and nice atmosphere. And i can relax just watching this video because of you))

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you! And hi 👋 wherever you are!

[@gurgenmakaryan4428]

She is so smily, that's kinde of luck for each guy!

[@slow_spokes]

🤔

[@anomalous77]

The interjecting, subtle "It wasn't." 😂 Sorry about your stuff. But, I enjoy when a video maker uses voiceover like that, every once in a while. It's kind of a way that I understand, as you were editing, reliving the "oops" moment. 😅 Thanks 👍🏻

[@slow_spokes]

Hahaha! Hey Chris, seeeeeee! (This was something we disagreed on in the edit and I won.) -Hillary

[@Kanddande]

What brand is the pouch on the back of your saddle?

[@slow_spokes]

Which pouch are you thinking? The tan one on the back of Chris’s saddle is Caedero.

[@Kanddande]

@@slow_spokes that’s the one, thank you. Awesome video as well 🤘🏼

[@slow_spokes]

@@Kanddande haha glad I got it right! And thanks!

[@caitiekimura1498]

Lovely! Would have done the same to not eat mountain house a second night!

[@slow_spokes]

Hahaha I believe that. Hi friend!

[@franknobody5965]

Very cool trip and great video! You guys are so funny! Keep it up! May I ask, are those grey hoodies UV protection? Can you recommend them, and if yes, share a Link? PS,... poor chicken!!

[@slow_spokes]

Hi! Thank you so much! We love the shirts - we are actually both on our second shirt now (we use them doing lawn work and hiking too). They are lightweight wool, which is so nice because they don’t smell. I forget what UV protection they are, but yes they are. They’re from ridge merino. A link to them is in our 2024 gear list if that’s helpful: www.patreon.com/posts/107025941?

[@franknobody5965]

@@slow_spokes Thank you!

[@TheJohnreeves]

Nice video. I happened across it and was surprised to see a route I did! It was a group ride last year called ochoco overlander. Only difference was after that pass we camped at Walton lake, I'm not sure where you came out. And we were deep into summer, no snow, one water crossing, but we paid for that in heat!

[@slow_spokes]

Glad you found us! We passed by Walton Lake, but didn’t stop. Looked pretty but busier than we typically like. Lots of big trucks and amplified music, not our jam in the woods. Maybe it was just that weekend, though. Mid-late May seems like the best time to go!

[@tranimal72]

Love your video u should come and ride the islands in bc,Canada.

[@slow_spokes]

We’d love to! One day!

[@manueltiemann3349]

Great Video! Love your journey :)

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you! 😊

[@thecyclist9929]

nice one

[@HorizonHikes]

Don’t give up on the “mountain house” meals! Here are some flavors that actually taste like not dog food: peak refuel butternut dal bhat, mountain house chicken tikka masala, good to go thai curry, peak refuel sweet pork and rice. Idk what brand you guys were eating but it didn’t even look like name brand mountain house 😂

[@slow_spokes]

Yeah I think it was backpacker pantry. And we think we tried the worst one first somehow! We’ve been working through the rest of them all summer, and the ones we’ve had since then haven’t been as bad. But that one was really bad.

[@HuntersCyclingAdventures]

Great video looks like a great adventure What I would give to have a partner that would enjoy doing this stuff with me like y’all

[@slow_spokes]

We really are grateful that we have the same adventure tolerance most of the time. We did meet while doing some pretty adventurous stuff, so that set the tone for our relationship. Wishing you the same!

[@HeatherCampbell-kc7fx]

When did the word bike packing come to be?? Is it used for people who use mountain bikes?

[@slow_spokes]

Hi! It's kind of a funny word, isn't it? Here's an article about it: bikepacking.com/stories/a-history-of-bikepacking/ At this point, people have used it to mean all kinds of things, kind of like how people use "backpacking" to mean traveling in the wilderness with only a backpack and sleeping under the stars, or traveling across Europe with everything you own on your back and staying in hostels. Lots of people like to gatekeep what bikepacking means. They say you have to go fast, or carry only certain kinds of bags (no racks), or only travel on dirt roads and never touch pavement. But lots of other people just mean going wherever they want to on a bike, with a bike that can handle any kind of trail. Because you can't always avoid pavement, and smaller bikes (like the ones women often use) can't carry much gear without a rack, and sometimes it's nice to slow down. Probably what we do is more like all-terrain biking (bikepacking.com/plog/atb-manifesto/) but most people don't know what that means at this point, so we don't use that in our titles.

[@HeatherCampbell-kc7fx]

Thank you for that information!!!

[@slow_spokes]

@@HeatherCampbell-kc7fx Glad you asked! This is something I think about a lot, so it's nice to chat about it. :) ~Hillary

[@HeatherCampbell-kc7fx]

Happy and safe travels!!!

[@Luigi13]

The Oregon outback is wonderful right? 🤗

[@slow_spokes]

We want to go back and do the whole thing!

[@hkbicycletours1275]

Nice❤

[@giorgiobonanni9690]

Happiness in your eyes…

[@slow_spokes]

It’s real :)

[@matt281075]

👌👍

[@gusnuk68]

time is well spending here. congrats

[@slow_spokes]

Thank you 😊 We’re glad you think so!

[@phyllisputnam2069]

What was your route?

[@slow_spokes]

It’s in the description! 😊

[@DaniUbaidillah-e4e]

Wae waw

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

Why don't you take one day rest and dry out your gears

[@slow_spokes]

We only had four days for the trip unfortunately.

[@arnoldthescoutrider7047]

This is my dream adventure..but I need a partner

[@broadfjord7087]

It seems like you didn’t watch any of PLP’s videos on this route 🤔 all the answers for the test were there.

[@slow_spokes]

Not sure what you mean?

[@OriginalTrev]

@@slow_spokes Path Less Pedaled: Ochoco Overlander: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp3Heoeco5qCn6c

[@alexiszurex]

holly christ..... a pan from titanium .......100 bux...... and here i cook at home with 1 bux pan for years...... 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@slow_spokes]

Whatever works for you! That's actually our favorite piece of gear, because it's solved a couple problems for us. Was worth the investment for us, but doesn't work for everyone.

[@LuizFelipeCorreadaSilva]

i love your videos ,fank you , congratulations