Trek Factory Tour in Waterloo, Wisconsin-Ryan and Ali Bike Across America-Ep 27

[@duzer]

Hope you enjoy the tour of Trek, it’s always fun to see where bikes are born. If you ever go, the food in the cafeteria is so good! And Keith and Karen’s love advice is on point! Thank you Madison for a great stay! Go Badgers!

[@mattmacpherson1033]

What a great community video. Thanks for the smiles.

[@0SKBooth0]

“They met at a supper club fish fry.” That’s one of the most Wisconsin things ever.

[@duzer]

haha, totally

[@AdamJStoryDC]

That was fascinating information regarding Trek.

[@brooklynboi11207]

So happy I found this channel. So much positivity.

[@duzer]

So happy you did too!! Stay tuned for a whole lot more!

[@PathfinderGregg]

A tour of the Trek factory. How cool is that!

[@duzer]

Super cool!

[@TheTgall11]

I look forward to yours and Alis videos, the honesty, the naturalness, and the effortless sprirituality you find in the most basic things! I lived on my bike as a teenager, but fear that my weight and arthritis have made riding more difficult, but the thoughts of the wind through my hair and coasting downhill, still gets my adrenaline pumping!! loveonya TGALL

[@Yoda-em5mt]

Loved your first bike i had a fisher painted that same purple super cool . I got to go to trek world and met gary fisher a few years back and ride all the new bikes such a great company and cool people . 😁😁👍👍✌

[@rorystorm4284]

Boy, this guy is handsy!

[@moosefactory133]

I purchased my Trek back in 1986 and still enjoy riding it and will for decades to come

[@duzer]

Nice!

[@Shanecoffeyoutdoors]

Touring trek! I’m sure you had a smile on your face the whole time! Jocelyn was super kind and had an absolutely wonderful laugh. You and Ally are so luck to have each other and to have made all these wonderful new friends.

[@duzer]

We sure did have huge smile the entire time! It's amazing to think about how many friends we made this summer!

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

Wow how lucky are u to get to visit the museum my dream is to visit that bike shop, I love everything that has to do with bicycles amazing machines

[@TK-OK]

So almost 1/3 of Waterloo population works at Trek. Crazy. Thanks for great video 👍

[@duzer]

Thanks for watching it!

[@buffbrosrestorations5004]

I need a minimum of 3 of your ultra-positive and inspiring videos a day. Just saying. Can’t wait for more!

[@duzer]

levi phipps you got it! I’ll keep em coming!

[@ImKindaMeh]

You spoke so highly of Trek, I followed your suggestion and bought my Crossrip 2 and I love it!! Thanks!!!

[@duzer]

Nice! The Crossrip is sweet, you're rolling in style.

[@jeffpiper4374]

Neat factory tour, and another great video. I appreciate that you always keep it fun.

[@duzer]

Fun is my middle name :)

[@MarkSmith-pe4rd]

I went to school in Madison, Wi. I shot some video of the Trek founders brazing a frame at Yellow Jersey Co- op back in the 70’s . I no longer have the video tape and I doubt it would play even if I had it, but still remember it like it was yesterday....

[@duzer]

Very cool!

[@ChildlessCatLady]

This is soooo cool! I got to watch going through the Trek Farm! Cool mansion. You guys are having so much fun and love your videos.

[@duzer]

We are indeed having so much fun! thanks for watching our vids

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Gotta love it! The "Barn Years" display has a 1983 Trek 850 "Rough Terrain" bicycle... just like the one I bought then and still ride today! I took my first long tour on that bike that I equipped with front and rear racks and panniers... 3,142 miles. I've had a LOT of bicycles come and go over the years (have 5 now) but that 850 will be with me until my end! Cool Factory Tour!

[@duzer]

Cool story! Where did you ride?

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Ryan -- That trip started on Treasure Island, FL; went around Tampa Bay to pick up Rte. 41 (Tamiami Trail) to Miami. Then it was out into the Everglades backcountry--camping out alone there was a character building experience as things complained about being eaten! LOL. From the Everglades it was on to Key West. Then I zig-zagged north on the east coast of FL and crossed into GA on Rte 17. From there it was on to Charlotte, NC; Williamsburg, VA; Leesburg, VA; and then due north through Maryland to the PA border. I rode east along the border for a while and then went a bit north through places like Lancaster and East Stroudsburg, PA. I made my way to Rte 209 upon which I proceeded north into upstate NY. It was anything but a point A to point B trip as I meandered around the east coast to see things I wanted to see and visit friends in Charlotte. To make it an even more interesting year, while in Williamsburg I got a job working for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Colonial Williamsburg) as a skilled craft interpreter. I moved there after I completed the bicycle trip. I dare say that riding a bicycle locally and around the U.S. has given me experiences and opportunities I'd never have had otherwise. As such I appreciate following your adventures and find it interesting that we've ended up in many of the same places in the Rockies, Erie Canalway and east coast -- including The Smallest Church in America.

[@k.c.l.9547]

Thanx for the inside look ....just ordered a Trek 920 & can't wait to put my hands on it . Really looking forward to get on the South German bike routes and have one hell of a ride :-) . Greetings from Germany

[@duzer]

That's an awesome bike, enjoy!!

[@djdeniro]

So great video.

[@duzer]

Roberto Emilio thanks!

[@marybachmann]

Loved the tour, love our Treks and now our Electras, too!

[@duzer]

yeah, I love Electras too!

[@1-Man]

"we can put our tent on top of this bed" LOL that cracked me up pretty good! Still enjoying your videos

[@DumpsterPanda01]

I love Mitch! He’s all over Reddit helping us out.

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

Thank you for showing us around the Trek's Mothership. Lovely people indeed. It's good to see there is a big heart behind these bicycles. Next I am going to check their 2019 collection and see what could suit my needs. You could become Trek Global Ambassador at-large...

[@duzer]

There's a lot of heart there for sure, I was really impressed with everyone I met. I was actually looking at their 2019 bikes too :)

[@thomasdaniel5308]

Rode my first Trek last week in Moab - the Firefly - amazing bike! Another great video!!

[@duzer]

oh man, riding in MOAB is the best!! Hope you loved it

[@rm709]

LOVE the series! So glad my friend turned me on to this! best of luck you two :)

[@duzer]

rm709 thanks for watching!!! I’m still editing, so there’s more to come!!

[@stephenturp2836]

Great stuff. You're sooooo lucky Ryan. Nice one 👍🏻

[@duzer]

Thanks my friend!

[@notanomad9320]

Way cool to see Trek's headquarters, never been there but did visit Saris headquarters from downtown Madison all on the bike trail, Trek even supplied the bikes we rode. Love to see US manufacturing. Take care and good luck!

[@duzer]

It was fun to experience Trek from the inside, everyone was so cool! Thanks for watching!

[@tonycastro6805]

OMG again I wish I was there! Soooooooooo coooool,!!!!!

[@duzer]

It's pretty cool!

[@Shimmz77]

Thanks for such amazing videos. Had no idea Trek was so nice, will certainly be buying one as my next upgrade.

[@duzer]

They are great people, very glad to have worked with them on this project

[@johnnydoe66]

I would love to visit the Trek Factory some day. My first "real" Road bike is a 1991 Trek 2100 Pro, carbon main tubes, aluminum rear stays and head tube, Shimano 105 14 speed, and down tube shifters. I still have the bike til this day and it's my inclement weather (rain) bike complete with SKS fenders. Still loving the videos and can't wait for the rest of the trip.

[@duzer]

Very cool, that's a classic bike, glad you're still using it!

[@HawkeyeCoffee]

My wife and I had our wedding night in Mansion Hill Inn! It's so awesome!

[@duzer]

That would be the PERFECT place for a wedding, so romantic!

[@rksteinman]

I ride a Madone and love Trek, I didn’t realize I could love them more until I just watched this video.

[@duzer]

Madones are so smooth

[@williamlandis543]

Great channel, thanks for producing it! I just bought a SL5 based in part on this episode, really liked the Trek story and when I went to local shop and saw the SL5 it was a no-brainer. Trek should take good care of you guys, you do a lot for them!

[@duzer]

Awesome! Hope you love your new bike, the SL5 is so smooth. Happy Trails William

[@rustnevrsleeps]

that's really cool, love the vids, happy riding and stay safe!

[@duzer]

Thanks!

[@Blueyes3131]

Good morning good morning Ryan and Ally my name is Eric and Ryan I've been watching your videos over a year now and you are one of the top five people on KZbin that keeps me focused on my goal on enjoying life losing a little bit of weight and meeting positive people and being around people that are positive

[@duzer]

Thanks for the compliments my man! Thanks for watching my channel, I'll go check your vids now!

[@kevindeaton5235]

You both are living life the way it was meant to be lived, do it, to it, yeah buddy!

[@duzer]

I sure hope so! :)

[@alexharris5985]

My first bike i bought with my own money was a Schwinn, but second week of ownership, it got stolen. Years later it was Trek all the way...until I discovered Titanium. I’m still biking and still massively enjoying your God gifted talent & again thanks U 2!

[@katcasey5313]

I just got my first Trek road bike (first ever road bike actually!) yesterday, it’s 2nd hand and a bit beat up, and I love it. I’m not a cyclist and know nothing about bikes but I’m doing a triathlon in May next year so it’s time to learn! Wish me luck... I’m especially hoping for ‘no crashies’!

[@duzer]

Awesome! You'll be great, I love a good physical challenge...it's good for the soul! Have fun with your training!

[@4DRX]

I’m liking the love advice on your rides

[@jarvismcleniny2514]

I've been binge watching cross-america bike rides and yours looks like the most fun by far!

[@duzer]

It was a spectacular adventure

[@SandraMartinez-qx6hc]

Quiet is ok... love it!

[@duzer]

Yep, simple and powerful!

[@jaimeogas]

Glad you made it to Wisconsin. When you started out I was hoping you'd get here in time for the annual Riverwest 24 bike race in Milwaukee on July 27th-28th. It's a neighborhood run 24 hour bike race/block party. On the video in mid July where you mentioned you stop showing videos of your trip until after it was over, you just made it across Nebraska. You mentioned going on to RAGBRAI. I looked at the schedule and the route ending in Davenport, I thought you would bypass Wisconsin. But you did get to my home state, albeit a week later.

[@duzer]

Yeah, we had Madison on our route from day one! Such a great ride through your state, you'll see more in the next episode

[@ernanigarcia3530]

I’m a Trek fan! I had two 830 and one 720... Simply excelent 90’s bikes for touring, specially the 720. I am now waiting for my custom fit made bike that is going to be finally ready in a couple of months, but I cannot avoid having an eye in the actual Trek 520 Disc touring bike. In fact, after watching your newer videos, I’m facing a hard decision on which bike to purchase in my next trip to the USA: the 520 or the Priority 600 with Pinion gearbox... I wish we could have so great options in the exponential growing Brazilian cycling market.

[@brocorod1837]

Just got a Domane SL 5 🚴🏽‍♂️ and I ❤️, this video is awesome , thank you! 😎

[@winnieyyc-fox9612]

My hubby bought a Trek last year because he wanted to bike with me!

[@ALORARESOURCES]

Nice. "Kid in a candy store". I do relate.

[@MrJaree]

Love Trek. We have 4 at our house!

[@duzer]

nice, me too :)

[@sapinva]

Trek Waterloo looks like a great place to work. A little more time with the old bikes would have been nice.

[@joangregg4378]

Trek is cool!

[@duzer]

The coolest!

[@chrisjeffery7519]

Great video as always! Joslin seems like a hoot. I think working at Trek would be a dream job for me.

[@duzer]

She's Awesome! And yes, it seems like a great place to work, everyone seemed pretty darn happy

[@chrisjeffery7519]

I am getting the new 2019 Trek 520 in February. I am looking forward to it.

[@blain5827]

Was really hoping you’d set the tent up on the bed 🤣

[@duzer]

haha, I should have

[@jmkc740]

My first mountian bike was a trek 8000 also.. i wish i still had that bike, luv'd it and missed it many times over once I parted w/it.. mine was dark green, very cool green.. "if we ever meet i gotta tell you the story behind my trek 8000, youll crap lol!!!" Crazy to think you and I rode the same frame awhile, I am much older now and pieced a like 2008 Large gary fisher wahoo, never liked suspension bikes so its a hard tail and dumped the suspension fork for a surly troll fork and kitted it out w/ fenders and big tires n racks front and back w/the surly sunrise bars and vans gum grips and run 9spd and just luv it👍 i wanna get a big dummy when i can afford one.. luved this old vid man👍🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲my cousin brought over her old 90's gary fisher marlin this summer for a new chain and that thing made me smile when i seen it.. luv those old 90's mountain bikes, lots of good memories and good products..

[@synapse49]

Said hello during RAGBRAI and now I find out you came back through Waterloo! Just down the road from me!

[@duzer]

Dang, we coulda had a double hello!

[@137997311ful]

Ryan, how's it going? Once again; AWESOME VIDEO!!! What a wet dream; pardon my french, but you and the Al were at Trek headquarters! So awesomely kool! Well, enough of my ranting and let me get to my main question for you. I'm in the market for a touring bike. I happen to have a Specialized CrossTrail that I currently use for touring, but it's definitely limited for carrying a front rack and panniers. I took a Trek 520 for a test ride from a bike dealer and the Trek was Awesome! I can get that 2018 Trek for a 1100 buckos. Yes way, a 1100 bucks! Would this be a decent bike to tour with? I know one of your favs is the Trek 920, but I was not comfortable at all on that bike. If you can respond to my question I would greatly appreciate your input. After all, you are the Ambassador of biking in a America! 😬 Thanks, my friend! Frado

[@tonycastro6805]

You guys should name you first baby Trek, great idea😜. Don’t forget who told you!

[@duzer]

haha! That's a fun name!

[@loerkue]

Noted : Never invite Ryan, he will proceed to try and break my bed. LMAO :^P

[@duzer]

Levent Oerkue ha! Very true. Keep me away from all bouncy beds!

[@dannygayler90]

I have a feeling Ali just may come back , I hope so for both Your Saks !

[@Larry93215]

Totally cool just got a pristine condition 1997 Trek Y 5 retro classic

[@bruin4937]

Great vid, Ryan. And to Trek, thank you! I'm *THIS* much closer to committing to either a 520 or 920 as my next bike! I know Ryan has had crazy-great luck with the 920 and 1120!

[@duzer]

Bruin those are both awesome bikes, you really can’t go wrong with either. Happy trails.

[@peoriavideosltd6822]

Is there really a "factory" there in that building? Besides of course the watermelon garden, the climbing wall, the grille, etc.

[@zenofthemoment]

Yes, there really is a factory. Their high end carbon bikes are built and painted there. There's a carbon layup area, a huge autoclave for baking the carbon, a huge paint shop for the project one stuff, etc. There's way more than that, but it's been awhile since I've been there. It is a real factory tho. 225,000sqft is freaking huge.

[@tomtobin5363]

Your drone footage is always exemplary. In Pittsburgh, a myriad of restrictions prevent the flying of a drone in many areas. I realize that much of your drone use is in rural areas, but have you experienced any issues with restrictions? As always, we are enjoying watching your trip across America.

[@duzer]

Thanks Tom. I haven't run into many issues flying my drone, but I usually know where I can, and can't fly it. For example, I would have LOVED to have flown it in NYC when we finished the ride...but no :(

[@michaelhampson7131]

Ryan and Ali-Love your videos. Fantastic! I count twice Ali’s derailer and chain were replaced. Please comment on your total maintence requirement for both of you and your daily routine on preventive maintenance. Thanks!

[@duzer]

Michael Hampson Ali’s derailleur was replaced on day 2 because it got messed up when we flew the bikes to Oregon. It was exchanged at Trek to the stock derailleur a month later. Other than that, no maintenance other than greasing chains

[@adamvroon9257]

Gotta Love the mid west love!

[@duzer]

For sure!

[@ashleycalloway9729]

That purple frame would be mine.

[@boulderbikenight]

Neat 🎉🎉🎉

[@kevinlooney8200]

Nice! I have a Trek 5200 oclv carbon road bike and because of this video I love Trek even more. Do they need a design engineer?

[@duzer]

That's a sweet ol bike you have!

[@jocelynvandevelde3834]

I mean wow, Kevin! Ryan forwarded me your comment while I'm on the road overseas and I woke up to that message after a rough evening of travel events. You made my morning for sure! Thx for supporting Ryan and Ali!

[@kevinlooney8200]

Jocelyn Vande Velde I hope you're in a fun place like Australia and I'm sure you are representing Trek well. Enjoy the ride.

[@jocelynvandevelde3834]

@@kevinlooney8200 Oh Kevin, you made my day too. A 5200 was my first big post-college purchase!! I posted here incorrectly in response to the other lovely note. I'm actually rebuilding my 5200 into a commuter right now! I was in Holland for work. Home now ;)

[@ECsponger2]

Dude your bike nerdiness just got even deeper with that pic of your old 8000 - super rad! I've always been a fan of Trek, and Bontrager gear, and Electra cruisers. Question: you said in a recent video that your contact with Trek is no longer there, was that Jocelyn?

[@Blueyes3131]

I know that this is a lot but the question of the year is when you guys get done on this amazing adventure that you guys are on can I interviewee you guys on KZbin asking questions about your bicycle tour and about all the love advice that's you guys have gotten on your Great Adventure of love

[@duzer]

That sounds fun!

[@Larry93215]

I have a 2004 carbon fiber Trek fuel love that bike

[@rodrigopimentel7731]

I love trek and Gary Fisher bikes.................Braziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllllllllllllll

[@HarishChouhan]

come to Vietnam and ride here mate. You will love it here.

[@duzer]

Harish Chouhan I’ve heard great things about riding in Vietnam!

[@HarishChouhan]

Yup the landscape is epic for riding.

[@jerbearnone2012]

As a Wisconsinite, I am sad they do not build bikes here anymore. Just Waterford is left.

[@gravelewok8284]

Ryan.. did you ask them for a new Trek 1120? 😁.. great video.. bike on .. bike on..

[@duzer]

haha, I shoulda

[@ricardoaberger8426]

What Size of bikes are there?

[@dencioz55555]

I just bought my first Trek Carbon bike and I really love it. I’ve been researching which bike is the best in the market and there are lots of them. From Cannondale, Trinx, Schwinn and so on. Fortunately, I’ve discovered that Trek is one of the best bike in the country. The only downside of the bike that I bought is that the bike’s frame is made in China and I’m no fan of anything that is made in that country. No offense but I rather have one that is made here in the US.

[@bahamutz3ro524]

I agree with you as well my friend Thanks for the info I'm gonna keep a eye on that

[@jaysealenduro5618]

What kind of trek bike is that?

[@tomdavis3038]

Plenty of good used treks from the made in USA days Cheers

[@andreas11735]

Do they know that the bikes aren't made there?

[@duzer]

some are, the real fancy custom ones

[@canica99]

Great video but to me Jocelyn is just stunning not only on looks but her effervescent smile n personality...who ever is her mate is a lucky duff...jumping on the bed is super cool iny book...

[@duzer]

Jumping on beds in fancy hotels is a must :) And yes, Jocelyn is awesome!

[@jocelynvandevelde3834]

Whoops, go see my response to Kevin. Posted in the wrong spot ;)

[@itsallspent]

I had a Trek 1420 triple up until a few weeks ago

[@duzer]

Oh no, what happened to it?

[@itsallspent]

Sold it after putting a new hollowtech crank, front derailleur, rear derailleur, different handlebars and bifters. They have small parts that you can put on where the downtube shifters go and upgrade the cockpit. I could only get 25 mm tires on it. Steel rims and had the best brakes of any bike I have had. Hit a rock going down Left Hand Canyon at 35 mph didn't crash.

[@gregsdiary537]

Got my trek checkpoint like 4 months ago, and now just tumbled over your awesome videos - glad to see I chose the right bike for any situation! Also nice to see where it comes from. Are all trek bikes also produced in Wisconsin or are there "low-loan" factories overseas? Keep it up! Subbed!

[@duzer]

Welcome aboard! The checkpoint is awesome! MOst of the trek bikes are made in China, a few of the custom expensive ones are made in Wisconsin. Happy trails

[@gregsdiary537]

Ryan Van Duzer ty for your Answer - i thought so

[@firstlast9292]

That's not a a factory tour. That's a corporate headquarters tour.

[@duzer]

I reckon you’re right

[@ALORARESOURCES]

Gottman Institute. Solid research and good advise.

[@KJSvitko]

Every child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. Support protected bike lanes and trails in your community. Ebikes are bringing many older adults back to cycling.

[@duzer]

Yes!!!

[@user-gv1fe5sz2p]

1993!!!??? I was two. It's amazing you've been doing things you love for this long :)

[@duzer]

haha, makes me feel old :)

[@kalbo6970]

can I go there too? I’m just in Chicago it’s cool

[@duzer]

Orlino Jr. Llauderes I think they have public tours on certain days, look it up. Worth it

[@jocelynvandevelde3834]

Hey there, we have public tours on Wednesday mornings. Come visit! We had a recent guest take the Metra from Chicago to Harvard, IL and ride to us. He then went back via Milwaukee on Amtrak. Camping along the way. Lots of bike paths are on the route.

[@kalbo6970]

Jocelyn Vande Velde I will soon!! IS this all year round?

[@TysRides]

Bob Ross walking out at 8:52

[@rawfoodnoob]

We noticed him too. :-)

[@duzer]

haha, good eye, BOB LIVES!

[@RussellCambell]

Get some cheese for the beans!!

[@duzer]

We do, sometimes!

[@Blueyes3131]

I too have a KZbin channel I make videos at least once a week sometimes too my personal goal is not just to lose a little bit of weight but to inspire other people to do what they want without the fear of the judgmental side a society

[@Blueyes3131]

Cool cool just got my phone up and running but yes let's stay in contact through KZbin and we can set up a time and a day

[@brooklynboi11207]

Won’t make it out the outside joke.. 😂

[@gingerpinoadventures]

How was the watermelon? It looked good to me eh.

[@duzer]

Pretty tasty!

[@Lughnerson]

It's worth a trek to Trek just to meet Jocelyn.

[@tigerone2353]

Trek dealership. One choice: trek. Or Bontrager. Still, one choice.. Not an old fashion warm bicycle shop, where u have choice

[@raleighbevill5272]

Yo, where do I get a link to the recipe for those cookies

[@duzer]

I wish I had one, they were sooo good!

[@marianlenehan9618]

I LOVE your videos Ryan, but please don’t jump on beds! X

[@duzer]

But it's so fun!

[@MrSupermugen]

this isnt a factory tour... this is a view of what anyone can see

[@Blueyes3131]

The best video to watch on my channel is called the first Q&A

[@dustdevil2387]

It’s widely know that Trek bike frames are made in Asia, same with wheels and components. Doesn’t mean they’re not great.

[@duzer]

Essentially every single bike on this planet is made in China, I hope that changes, but for now, that's where all manufacturing is.

[@Blueyes3131]

The way that the interview could happen is on your KZbin channel you will go live then on my KZbin channel I will go live then at the same time I will be watching your live stream and then you will be watching mine to where we can be talking live through KZbin I know this is a lot I just hope that you will consider it no matter what I will always watch your videos because you and Ally keep me motivated are you making my life better physically mentally and spiritually