Tour Divide Video Journal #1-Canadian Section

[@fraser-b3494]

Thanks for the update Ryan, no flatties, no crashes, no whammies. YOU GOT THIS.

[@jthurm402]

Big love yaway! For some reason this video saved me today. Thank you for the hope and for being an inspiring force in our lives. Blessings on the adventures ahead.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Sometimes watching the dot just isn't enough. I will sleep better tonight. Never give up, never surrender! Thanks so much for the update Ryan!

[@scene247]

Awesome bro. Thanks for all you do. I've even started bike packing thanks to you😎

[@lindenmoore]

Ryan, I love that you are pushing yourself through the uncomfortable stuff! Those are the most rewarding. I really can’t wait to see the videos! Good luck!

[@stephenblair4464]

Keep up the good work! No crashies, no flatties and no whammies. !😊

[@compassionsix]

I had a 💡 moment before I biked across the US and took dishwashing gloves. They worked great.

[@DanDobyns]

We will be cheering you on right outside Helena where we live on the route. If you need a place to land your tent and a beer we got you!You inspire many in bikepacking!

[@aboutthearthur]

Heck yeah! Sounds like you're having fun and pushing hard. It's fun to keep following your dot. I'll channel my inner Duzer for a little 45-mile overnighter this weekend. Totally the exact same intensity!

[@LoganInTheWilderness]

Keep on keepin' on, brother!

[@saskhiker3935]

Glad your safe and warm and very glad you are still in it!!! Thanks Ryan!

[@ianbarr4716]

Ryan, we wish you the very best. Can't wait to see the series once you get home. Cheers.

[@frankk6262]

To paraphrase, "I decide to be uncomfortable so I called my Mom." Love it! Well done you and your Mom. Good luck. REALLY looking forward to seeing your journey.

[@jasonm4695]

The night before you began I was awake quite late and for some reason thought to myself, “I wonder if Ryan is awake, nervous before the start.” Then I said to myself no way, he’s been racing for decades. I love that you got some nerves, and even more that you got into the head space of just camping and riding. The moment was where the peace was I guess. And since in my opinion the moment is all I have you inspired as usual! Stay safe and in the moment brother.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Thanks for taking the time to make the videos. Good Luck and stay safe. Take care, Al

[@joannejohnston3531]

Thank you for the update Ryan, been wondering how you are doing? You’re doing amazing! Everyone is cheering for you 🥳🥳👊🏻🙌🏻💪🏻

[@printerror]

Thanks for the update amigo. Hopefully all of the goofy stuff is keeping you Olé'ing along!

[@joecorrea28]

Radness! Godspeed Duzer. Will be dotwatching.

[@LVang152]

Be safe and enjoy the race. Biking helps me do more thinking.

[@sarahhagen2051]

Great job! 100 miles a day is rocking it!

[@ValEtMarco]

Thanks for the update friend! Great to hear from you. Enjoy the next part until the next update. All the best!

[@lidarman2]

Ran into your mom at Wahoo's Friday afternoon. Gave her a high five for ya! Keep it going!

[@MrVwcrowe]

Great update! Get it done! Enjoying the adventure!

[@WayneTheSeine]

Pulling for you Ryan. Just love all of your videos. Yea, the chipmunks running across the road, little tails straight in the air, always tickles me. I can imagine how nice it must be on a bike.

[@LuisBecerra79]

Funny and scary in so many levels. 🐻 “Don’t get your mom” 😬😳🤣😂

[@divscifres2674]

Thank you for the update!!! Keep up the great work!

[@asgaines]

Woohoo! Hello from Boulder! Glad you made the decision to head back into the wet, counseled by your mom. Like you say, those moments where you let yourself get uncomfortable are usually the moments that make it worthwhile

[@arlenegariepy8957]

You are going to be editing forever Duzer. LOL :)

[@intrepidadv8463]

Hey Ryan, I race off-road motorcycles and we use nitrile gloves under our riding gloves as an easy thin fix.

[@joshuacurley417]

Good luck out there, Ryan! I know the rain isn't ideal for the ride, but do we ever need it. BC is tremendously dry, so all the rain that we've had over the last three weeks has been much appreciated. Safe travels on the tour! Looking forward to more updates!

[@kathleenhart707]

👍 for the update, Ryan! 1000's around the world living vicariously through, and being inspired by, your adventures right now ... me included!🙏🤗

[@karin7765]

I'm follow your dots too (this is amazing and fun to see where you are at,lol). Yes the day you passed the border got me worried for it seemed you 'you were not getting any kind of speed and thus realised you must be having a very tough day. BUT I felt, 'yes Ryan will go pass this ,'he will get through this'. I saw you stopped at the Butt cabine prior and realised , oh yes, this is Ryan making a handfull of new friends here and probably having a good time. These coming days will be challenging again but; YOU CAN DO THIS !! I'm glad you keep us updated 😎😎! I follow Lauren ten Dam from the Netherlands as well, he's my country hero now,lol, and doing amazing! Kudos Ryan to pull off and conquered earth's challenges💪💪 !!

[@stevenfranklin4506]

The turtle won the race...Enjoy the ride.

[@misfitsng]

Thank you for sharing Ryan, you got this!

[@KookaburraComedyHour]

Hey Ryan - Did you find the bolt/screw you need for your bike?

[@WeatheredCyclist]

Go Ryan go! I'm wishing you all the best. Please take care of yourself and stay safe! Thank you for this great update!

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Thanks for the update! Nice to hear about the hike-a-bike sections since I’ll be doing that in August. No Whammies!!

[@BoiseDawg11]

Great recap; appreciate your efforts to provide lots of detail--makes for a great story, and I can really picture what you were going through. Lots of tough miles ahead, but MT is the toughest; once you're out of there, you know you'll make it. Best wishes for better weather ahead--and enjoy the little corner of Idaho you'll go through on your way to WY!

[@sapinva]

Nice job Duzer. I don't think you'll catch Ten Dam at this point, but that is an insane amount of miles for 3 days.

[@woodyelliott1682]

Love the Ride, dude! Livin the dream

[@felipericketts]

Thanks for the update! Yes, the little things are often the greatest. unexpected and touching. Saludos y abrazos 🙂

[@Happy_Biker]

You got this, Ryan. Stay safe, pace yourself and enjoy.

[@Huneidu]

I just became a journal nerd! Cheering & praying for you.

[@Ok_Rouleur]

🎉thank you for sharing in your usual upbeat tone !

[@pault1289]

Great work, didn't expect an update video. Glad you're riding your race, enjoy yourself!

[@JakeLuke308]

10% of the course completed. Keep it moving forward Ryan!

[@mattm00ey]

great update. Damn cool if you're doing these all the way. awesome job so far, and good luck!!

[@bajaboy29]

Yee, I've been waiting for this! Our familia is cheering you on from Bahia Asuncion BCS 🎉

[@melj646]

Love watching the dots. Cheering for you have a good ride

[@flatliner8524]

SOOO Glad you came and enjoyed My great Country....thanks for the Vidblog.....I just saw a quote that's fitting....:"Doing what you like is Freedom, Liking what you do is Happiness"......oh and I already miss Jabba......lol

[@AdamKalbasz]

Been checking your dot daily. Great job keeping up on your 100mi daily goal, especially with the weather.

[@pilarsanchez50]

❤ÁNIMO, TU PUEDES ERES EL MEJOR. ÁNIMO ❤

[@johnfilicicchia1651]

AWESOME RYAN!!! Thanks for the update😃

[@JBean_COCR]

Go Ryan, we're rooting for you! Enjoy this great experience.

[@robertmarr9104]

Considering the difficulty of this first section, I'd say you're actually ahead of your pace. Great job! No flatties, no crashies, no whammies, no grizzlies.

[@LostandMeandering]

So happy you're having a great time out there. We are all there with you, every single mile. Keep on keeping on, brother!

[@jasonfreyer9888]

Rock on Ryan! You’re crushing it dude! So inspiring!

[@Miles2Freedombikepacking1976]

Good luck VD! Routing you on, Brother!

[@kellybaker6353]

This sounds awesome! Thanks for the update and happy riding!

[@Cyclingsgood]

Have a great trip and I wish you good luck!!!

[@davidmailander8165]

You’re right, it is about the little moments ! It’s the discovery of silence that is a blessing. Rock n!

[@DRSpalding]

Found your current dot near Flathead Lake! Keep up the steady pace and get the whole Tour Divide under your belt.

[@cypriano8763]

was working around fernie that night. rough weather. good luck, it can only get better

[@ianmatlock1]

Well done Ryan. Thinking about you on your challenging journey. Stay strong . Best wishes from the uk.

[@oddnoble-y3g]

you are incredible dude! I can't wait to see the footage of the Canadian rockies. show them how we coloradans just hammer on our bikes! in Pueblo Colorado there are 84+ of us in my local bike community that are rooting for you dude!! you are a huge inspiration to me, you Mira and Jon are my idols. when I am not ridding I am watching y'alls videos they are awesome and always make me happy. ✌😎

[@dfglandon]

I’m glad things are going well for you. Hope to see the little black bear footage if you got it.

[@saddleweary2777]

Thanks for the updates, we are all pulling for you to have a safe one

[@Michael-r1l9p]

Have a great day ride tomorrow, peace and love Ryan!

[@bikerob1231]

Right on Ryan. You are now a bear whisperer! So inspirational. Keep it going

[@Scor-ah]

Go Ryan, I love that you took time to dry off and rest. Stay strong and laugh everyday🚴‍♀

[@VWDoug1]

Keep pedaling, stay positive and think dry/warm thoughts! May GOD BLESS YOU and all the other riders for safe rolling!

[@al1843]

Thanks for the update!

[@kevinw1129]

I'm amazed you've got time and energy to post these videos. I was wondering how you were getting on. Go Ryan! Good luck fella for the rest of the race.

[@christophergrinton4035]

Nice report! With you in spirit; Chris,Cape Town,S.A.

[@senna8496]

Ride🚴 Ryan!!! Awesome job and Motivation 🎉

[@rkivlogi]

What an experience! You got this Ryan 💪 but be safe, so your mother doesn´t whoop your behind

[@sneakyray9160]

Would consider leading a group of your fans on a bike packing trip? Be the guide and ride leader?

[@aliciageth8033]

Ohhhh yes please!!!!!

[@casparwhittey]

Tough conditions - way to hang in there! You sound in good spirits, go get it!

[@thesuperfunkomatic]

Thanks for sharing. I saw your group going through Kananaskis and over towards the Elk Pass section on June 14th. That was quite the day for weather - snow at high altitudes and downpour south and west where you were heading. Enjoy your adventure!

[@EveryKneeShallBow_Phil_2_10_11]

Be safe. Keep rollin on Ryan!

[@drewbolton3190]

Keep it up and thanks for the video as always!

[@kacy750]

love seeing you in the outdoor vitals gear. THE STUFF JUST WORKS!!!

[@Nesher27]

Good for you man, I wish I coud do this! Can you please update on the distance and elevation tou sre doing per day...thank you bro

[@ellerybice3787]

I find that genuine stiff soled hiking boots with a set of xtra large "peddling innovations" bicycle peddles is a good combination for both peddling and those difficult hikeabike Sections. Think Kenetrek boots, of Bozeman, Montana.

[@davidlescht4865]

So glad that your doing this race. I live in Longmont and your my cycling hero!

[@grannypaula8199]

Thanks for sharing your journey! Cheers to drier weather Ryan!! Keeeeppp going!!! I hate races so just enjoy yourself lol!!! - Gran

[@daveferrell1137]

Thanks for the update!! RIDE STRONG!!

[@450Chicago]

Good stuff. Have fun!

[@MrHoustonismydog]

I’ve been watching your dot, you’re doing great. The leaders, Yowza insane

[@lidarman2]

Yeah, on the ride-flow chart, looks like some are barely sleeping.

[@lancecrawley9542]

Go go go! Thx for thanking us along!!!

[@Tombastic77]

Powering through is hard. Especially in the cold and wet. That's the PNW for ya. Glad that you pushed on.

[@92redferrari]

All the best keep going strong. If anyone can do this you can!

[@Papi-power]

Be safe out there

[@harrygrimley4352]

Im very excited for you. Hoping for the best. I wish I could do things like that, my life is busy so smaller things. Im doing the tough mudder end of the month. So not ready, but doing it. Best wishes

[@scott6550]

Way to go Ryan.

[@hemaccabe4292]

Race fast! Race safe! Great video.

[@hibiru6868]

Awesome! Good luck with the rest

[@rcboy42]

Stay Strong Ryan!! You got this!!

[@jackjr1]

Was looking at the leaderboard. It's amazing how many women are outpacing many of the men. In fact, currently, a woman is in 5th. Impressive!

[@benbuffalobrown4594]

The first Great Divide Racers went by where we saw the sign today! I estimate it is at about mile 735 miles on the race route Somewhere next to a big rock on Highland road