We Got Real Wet-The Great Divide Mountain Bike Adventure-Part 14

This series is about my experience on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in July 2020. In this episode, we leave the comforts of Pinedale behind and head out into the wide open landscapes on our way toward the Great Basin.
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[@jazzis4u1]

My 2 cents as well for someone with such a positive message in a country so divided. More people need to see this. So well done. Thanks!

[@PaulHamon]

valid.

[@lonestarlaurel]

Yep

[@charlesbromberick4247]

Your enthusiasm deems to feed on itself, and thus it keeps you young and positive and happy. It´s a great way to live that you´ve discovered,.

[@duzer]

I’m a big believer in positive energy

[@charlesbromberick4247]

@@duzer me2, but sometimes i screw up

[@diane1959]

Long time follower of your adventures. Your joy and smiles warms my heart and reminds me that there is still kindness in this world.

[@duzer]

Thank you! I’m trying my best to bring something positive and fun into the world right now, it’s needed.

[@nosmoking6055]

@@duzer sorely needed! You're doing great Ryan :-)

[@mathewadams2929]

OMG Mira with the tiny twig had me rolling

[@traceyodonnell1969]

Me too, her face was so serious

[@TheTrakker]

Gosh! What an awesome adventure! My granddaughter , who has become my riding partner in the afternoon when I get home from work, is now in love with your channel. She's seven, and she rides 3 miles at a time through the pasture and woods on our property on a box store variety mountain bike. Its slightly big for her but she blasts through the gears like a pro. And now she wants to do the GDMBR! You guys are helping me make memories with my little Punkin! Thank you

[@apache-yaquibrown4060]

💛💛💛💛🙌

[@duzer]

This makes me so happy!! Give your granddaughter a big high five from me!! Actually, send me an email, and I'll send her a personalized message. [e-mail]

[@duzer]

Happy Sunday everyone!! A rainy morning is always made better with a plate of Mexican food! What’s your favorite post ride meal? *not including ice cream ;)

[@noonenowhere6920]

As a carnivore I gotta have a burger.

[@hope2someday691]

A Mr Pork Chop, chop, local corn on the cob, Beakmans Ice Cream, and church lady pie RAGBRAI food

[@Trilidd]

Chicken fajitas with lots of salsa.

[@pauld6266]

Ryan Van Duzer That has to be a 5 bean chilli and rice followed by sliced bananas, toffee sauce with hot vanilla custard!

[@dougfromsoanierana]

Pizza with everything.

[@terrors88]

John's so chill. I would love to hear more of his story.

[@duzer]

We'll do some sort of live chat when the series is all over!

[@lonestarlaurel]

Thanks, Ryan Van Duzer. Lookin forward, here. Meantime, 🙏🏼🐾💫

[@hellosunshine1090]

Ryan thanks for showing us these amazing Views from beyond our horizon ! You're helping us recall that... "The Heavens declare the Glory of God, and the Earth & Skies show His handiwork, day by day they utter speech and night by night they pour forth knowledge, there is no nation where their language is not heard, their line has gone out to ALL the World...." - Psalm 19 Stay warm & in God's Great Grace my friend !

[@johnnydoe66]

Perfectly spoken....God's Word is True. Every time I see a rainbow I think of His promise and what he has in store for my life.

[@hellosunshine1090]

@@johnnydoe66 Amen all God's Promises stand True in CHRIST. I think we'd all be better off with more of what Ryan shows us here - gives us time to pray ponder & grow. My 1-2 hour rides always shrink problems down to size....

[@hemaccabe4292]

John looks like he’s on an electric bike. He’s amazing.

[@ToddDerrartist]

That area of South Pass always makes me stand in wonder of the pioneers and travelers back in history and the bravery and hardiness they had to have. A basically unchanged landscape since the beginning. So it is a great place to be humbled, for me. Love your channel.

[@duzer]

Couldn't agree more!

[@KevDoes]

PINEDALE! Such a great day! Glad you also captured the rainy day!

[@bennetthasty7886]

This weekend my wife & I did 154 km on MO’s Rock Island rail trail longest she’d done previously was 18 miles & now about 100! Get out there!!!!!

[@duzer]

Wow!! That’s awesome. Give her a hug from me

[@marykemp1079]

Two days in one video! Awesome as always. I cracked up when Mira gave you the tiniest stick in the world to throw 🤣

[@duzer]

She's such a goofball ;)

[@orci77]

Not sure why exactly but I am always surprised when in the middle of nowhere some people stop and offer support (water). But good to see humans helping each other 👍

[@billcaulway9910]

As usual Ryan brings a smile to my face and inspiration to my heart to Bike tour. It's so nice to see the trail magic he gets. Having experienced and given it you are so grateful for the simple human kindness. Let's all remember that please. Kindness, compassion, generosity, no judgement and open mindedness are all what I received and lessons learned while on the trail.

[@duzer]

Well said my friend!

[@patricelemay1190]

A Duzer video yeeeeee and over 20 min. long Alriiight! ✊😁 man you should get millions of subs cause those videos are a reminder that there's a descent and good world out there and a remedy against the doom and gloom of present life ! Peace man ! ✌🙂💚

[@martinpip8212]

John should fit a GoPro to Mira and do a comedy voice over aimed at kids, they'd love it.

[@hanniegraceoutside4870]

Oh man the muddy gear and boots and then the tents on the ground drying out really brought back some hiking memories. I love seeing the similarities between backpacking and bikepacking (that I've seen with experience in only the former!). The air of adventure, perseverance, and discovery that surrounds it all is absolutely amazing and beautifully unifying.

[@duzer]

I agree with all that!

[@shaggyrunner]

Duzer! Love this adventure! I have an adventure coming up this Friday. Heading to Oregon to float the Grand Ronde for 3 nights and fish for steelhead!! Got my gear all laid out and so pumped to sleep under the stars! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@duzer]

Right on! Have a great tune out there

[@mitchwarren1600]

Here in the UK , I call them clouds moody always adding to the drama ! I also like to remember I’m waterproof !

[@kasperpedersen1152]

Hey Ryan! You are one freaking awesome guy! If I ever see you, riding the streets of Nuuk, Greenland. I will sprint up to you and say "HI MAN" Your videos are fuel for my bike rides.

[@duzer]

Saw what?? You live in Greenland?? I think this is the 1st comment ever from somebody in Greenland. Love it. You never know when I'll show up in Nuuk ;) Happy Trails

[@kasperpedersen1152]

@@duzer Im from the northern part of Denmark. But at the moment, living and working in Nuuk.

[@gary62or45]

Hi Ryan, John, Kevin and Mira, beautiful morning at Mosquito lake, incredible Wyoming morning. Loved the burrito!!!!!!carni asada, and BEANS!!!!YAY! Hotel room for the night, what about food???? More burrito’s? Rainy Rainy night. Good choice. Beautiful morning to get on the trail. Great video approaching Bolder Wyoming. Wonderful drone footage, love it! How’s the temperature through that area, along the irrigation cannel? Thank you for all the video of the Wyoming landscape, so beautiful.......uh....what happened to Kevin walking his bike. Doing great Kevin. John is unstoppable. Let it rain, rain rain. Buffalo Bill Cody rest stop...... thank heaven. You guys stay safe and well. See you soon. Great journey today. Looks like Kevin is loosing some weight???? Stay well guys.

[@richsawyer1067]

I still say it's a crime that your videos don't get FAR more views. Beautiful adventures, positive attitudes, stunning scenery...a nice respite from the world these days. :-)

[@duzer]

I'm slowly building up the views, feels good to be growing the audience and putting out these videos. Thanks for watching

[@alvinmarentes3315]

Another award winning video. Blue ribbon style. Just the way I like it. Thanks Ryan!!!

[@duzer]

Thank you!!

[@juanpiantino9182]

Hi Ryan! I just came back from a 5-day bikepacking trip on the Oregon Tiber Trail. A few weeks ago I had an encounter with a cougar on the Deschutes River, so for this trip, I started every ride with "No crashies, no flatties, no cougars!" ;) Your vids are inspiring man, keep up the great work.

[@duzer]

I've heard that the Timber Trail is awesome! And nice addition to the chant, cougar attacks are no bueno ;)

[@curtbrown7967]

I've been watching your channel since before Love Cycles. You and Ali actually stopped into Cat Six Cycles, my favorite local bike shop, for a repair on your way thru Portland. I look forward - pace around waiting for the next episode. Like Mira waiting for her next stick. Always gives me a lift. Thank you Mr Duzer! And THANK YOU Tour Divide racers for being good ambassadors for cycliing.

[@duzer]

yes! Cat Six totally hooked us up!! You can count on new videos every wednesday and sunday!

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Great video Ryan. Thanks for taking us along on your ride!

[@xenomg1]

It's always a pleasure to watch your adventures, I was in Turkey with my girlfriend for a special week so I'm watching all the videos of the week, we are living far away because she lives in Russia and me in Italy I've never seen her since March because of COVID-19, we met in Turkey because it is free for both of us to met, we made a huge road trip (and it was epic). Now I'm paying the price of that free time...quarantine for 14 days and I'm closed in these 4 walls without the chance to ride my bike...I'm sad, I'm happy, I'm crying editing photos and videos...I need to be in Nature so much, like last week. Thank you Ryan for this window on Nature, thank you so much!!!

[@duzer]

Wow! Hang tight my man, you'll be free soon enough and exploring the world.

[@xenomg1]

@@duzer Sure and I will! Thank you again. 🖖

[@xenomg1]

@Justget Onwithit Thank you, I hope the same! It seems a total waste of time this pandemic. (of course it's not and I know) 👍

[@Punkyrooster6]

The three amigos. Love it.

[@andrewedwards4353]

Another great vid Ryan. Love the help bikers get from strangers, I also find this in Australia while on my cycle and motorbike everyone loves to have a chat and offer help if needed. Most people are great.

[@duzer]

I agree, most people on this planet are good!

[@cjohnson3836]

Pinion and gates drive showing their value. I need Priority to make a mid-fat bike!

[@duzer]

Yep, they shine in situations like this

[@davidholdman5518]

70 miles in one day, feel like a million bucks but don't ask me to sit on any thing 😅 well done guys!

[@PumpkinVillage]

That was awesome. Glad you found good shelter and some nice people. Happiness, respect and positivity will win out in the end . 34 degrees here in Vermont this morning for my ride. Best way to start a day. Take care and stay safe, Al

[@TarmacSkin]

People out west are super nice. Water in the middle of nowhere is always welcomed. Kevin is definitely having a blast. He looks like he’s already acclimated to elevation. Nice!!

[@jbp4532]

This episode was such a blast to watch, seeing thr group help each other and staying positive is what we need in this world. I love the adventure so much I watch it on Kev's channel as well!

[@jumper553]

Ugh... I remember Mosquito Lake like it was yesterday, a black yesterday! It was as if I was back in Alaska again where you could hear the mosquitoes hitting the outside of the tent. And getting up in the middle of the night to pee and thinking they would be sleeping. Nope, they were waiting. Mosquitoes don't sleep. The next time riding from the south I sped by that lake of horrors!

[@duzer]

hahaha, well put! Those mosquitos were insane!

[@keneppink7272]

That poor dog 🐕 tied up and you Toss a stick. The pic of all three of you on the rock was awesome. I would make a photo out of that if I was you. Favorite after ride meal a coke and tacos 🌮

[@hemaccabe4292]

That drone footage is amazing.

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

Thank you for sharing Ryan, you've got the best job in the world (at least while riding the Great Divide), and we are lucky you are so good at it.

[@allanzamudio3398]

You are an incredible person Ryan, thank you for sharing this amazing videos...🤗🤗🤗🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Be safe...🚵🏻

[@duzer]

Thanks so much

[@andrewbrown6462]

@Ryan Van Duzer about 16:45 you made a comment about the expanse of the west. Reminded me of a comment from one of the racers in the Ride the Divide movie. 😊 Some day I’ll see it myself

[@k.g.r.2682]

I'm still feeling like a met a true celeb when I ran into you on RAGBRAI last year, and your videos still put a smile on my face. Keep rolling (both your bike and your recordings); you inspire more people than you imagine.

[@duzer]

I hope to be back at RAGBRAI next year, you? And thanks for the kind words

[@sherryharrison361]

Absolutely amazing and beautiful. You three are superstars! Love Mira too. We just saw the dude who made Miras bed bigger. Pretty cool. Night stay safe can’t wait for episode 16 ☺️two fans from 😁🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@ikaaliya7589]

A millions thanks to you Ryan! Watching your video, to see you and others especially Mira give me positive energy to start my day😊 🌞 Good luck and love you Mira💓

[@duzer]

I love hearing this! Hope you have a great day

[@marcinsykut497]

Nice day in Wyoming . Beautiful colors . Thank you Ryan !

[@mikerockwood8988]

Such a beautiful ride! Just watching with a smile on my face and longing in my heart. Props to Mira who can always find a stick for you to throw, no matter the size!

[@duzer]

Couldn't agree more!

[@bbddeng999]

Have been watching since you started the Great Divide tour, happy to see you have John and Mira and later Kevin. Another great video, be safe guys :)

[@duzer]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@netrails6051]

Glad you do what you do! if there were more people like you! always watching!

[@duzer]

Thank you so much!

[@mathewadams2929]

Woot woot, its Duzer Day!

[@thomassnow6383]

Great Job Kevin!! Gotta be tough keeping up with those salty dawgs!

[@felipericketts]

Wow, that was some beautiful country! Looking forward to all those free roaming wild horses! Saludos y abrazos. :-)

[@majk1908]

Your videos are so inspiring, definitely going on a bikepacking trip next summer. God bless you from Poland.

[@duzer]

Have fun out there!

[@heririos2541]

Your images on this video were very color/contrast saturated. Very cinematography-ish. Great video. 👍

[@duzer]

my goal is always to be cinematography-ish ;)

[@sooraj1959]

You guys are awesome...Mira❤️❤️❤️

[@tutubigayle1910]

What a beautiful morning ❤

[@newttella1043]

I love watching people do hard things in the cold rain while I sit here in my kitchen with a hot mug of coffee.

[@duzer]

haha, so cozy!

[@EstiloInAction]

Double Rainbow...right across the sky! Waooow 😁

[@hemaccabe4292]

I love your jacket color. I like green.

[@AQUPAS]

Another excellent story told in the series. Staying tuned for the horses!!

[@chrisbarker270]

Loved the Boulder bit. Awesome man and still on my tour to Boulder. Peace and love brother.

[@pnutbuttrful]

Great video again! Enjoying the whole series with my daughter. But we noticed you didn’t start your ride with: No crashies; No flatties; No whammies. So we said it for you ;).

[@duzer]

I appreciate that!

[@gabrijelos]

Oh no, Ryan I'm disappointed, 2 days in one episode ;) :) I don't know about the others, but my feeling is that when there are 2 days in one episode, then I am watching a great adventure video, and when 1 day is 1 episode, then I feel like I'm experiencing that adventure. (I will have to watch this episode again but half now and half later) 1 tip, at the end of the series, you and Kevin could make some video, mix your videos, it's really great to see you from other angles

[@PaulHamon]

was longer than usual.

[@johnnydoe66]

Just want to say thanks for sharing this Awesome Adventure. Some of us may never get to experience this for ourselves, but seeing these series of videos let's us. I hope to one day do a cross country ride whenever I get to retire and I am holding tight to that dream.

[@duzer]

You'll make it happen!

[@travisreed5965]

Oh Brother Man, The Drone From The Rocks And Editing Into The Ride Footage, Brilliant - What An Episode On Duzer TV - The Milage, The Hotel, The Mira Water Play, And The 6 Foot 6 Of Smiles - Totally Outstanding - And More Importantly, Thank You - Seriously, That You Cheers

[@duzer]

Glad you enjoyed it, it was a pretty epic couple of days!

[@timpagano4031]

As an Outward Bound Grad as well it was a great prep for all of my military training. The challenges it presented were a great confidence booster and it taught me to embrace the suck with a smile. I've been following your story for years and your videos always entertain. You know you're doing something right if all critics complain about is your transitions. You have a sense of community here and that's why I come back to visit/view your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@duzer]

Fellow Outward bounder! Thanks for coming back time and time again, I really appreciate it.

[@johnhoebel8209]

Your drone shots are amazing. Life can be fun with a little effort.

[@christopherking2999]

Could be the time of day, but your lighting is superb.

[@duzer]

Cloudy days are sometimes best, no problem with contrast

[@jamiepfahl1251]

Mira's tiny stick had me laughing. Loving the adventures!

[@duzer]

Size apparently doesn't matter to Mira ;)

[@noonenowhere6920]

Enjoying a bit - o - Duzer before church.

[@duzer]

Right on! Have a great Sunday

[@johnnolan3331]

I’m a boundary waters outward bound alum too. That was cool

[@duzer]

Nice!!! I bet that area is beautiful

[@dhsavage2]

Amazing views and experiences. Thanks for sharing Ryan.

[@duzer]

Thanks! All credit to Mother Nature for the views

[@MaShcode]

Great photography! Such majestic scenery. Kinda takes ones breath away. Must be something to really take in.

[@kellybrooks9899]

Thanks for your hard work Ryan. Fun to see the cold wet side of an adventure.

[@billysbikesbrews7183]

I look forward to biking on the Great Divide... love Small town America.. thanks for sharing this awesome experience.. be safe.. Pedal On.. Billy Bikes 🌞🚴‍♂️☕️🍀💫

[@bikelanez7376]

Thank you for sharing this 🙏 it it’s beautiful great to see Mira 🐕 still playing fetch with you again

[@saurabhsonic]

Your videos make my heart and soul happy! ❤️

[@priscillacaldwell2588]

I love your videos on the great divide rride

[@duzer]

Thanks so much!

[@richardp6461]

So good, absolutely awesome visually, especially the double rainbow at daybreak. Well done it felt like I was there. What a crew!! Ryan, John, Kevin and you know I love me some Mira. The positivity is palatable, and is good medicine in a world that seems to be full of hate. Thanks for the attitude adjustment I needed it. As for the ad's ( that I didn't see this time) they have never stopped me from enjoying your content, got to pay the bills

[@briannicholson2644]

That weather you were riding through is just like a good day in Scotland all four seasons in one day 😂😂 But we do have SOME!! good sunny days too. Another great video of your biking experience 👍 Brian 🇺🇲🙏❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@duzer]

Someday I'll ride in your beautiful country!

[@briannicholson2644]

@@duzer make sure you have your winter woollies and plenty of migdes repellent, they are nasty little flies that bite, especially in the west side of Scotland other than that beautiful country just wished we had your kind of weather. Brian 🇺🇲🙏❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Dora-bmrwarrior]

Beautifully done, as always. Pinedale! Been there a time or two. This video reminded me of my hiking and camping days in Wyoming. Good memories!

[@duzer]

Pinedale is sweet!

[@stol9r520]

Молодцы Парни! Красивые виды там у вас. Привет из России. - Well Done Guys! Beautiful views there you have. Hello from Russia.

[@raymonddaviau4502]

Disc brakes are great on a bike on raining days, side pull brakes make on mess on your wheels.

[@johnhamlin7055]

Alright Alright Alright Extra long video double the length double the fun! Almost as good as double mint gum. The Baby Shark very happy! :)

[@dimrub]

That's absolutely incredible, your best series by far if you ask me, and it's getting better and better!

[@Bscott-390]

Love your videos man. I hope I can afford a gravel bike one day. This looks so awesome!!

[@duzer]

Buy a used one if you can! You can always find great deals

[@Bscott-390]

@@duzer Yeah man, been looking all the time. Problem is 4 kids I gotta also buy bikes for. Ha aha. We all have trash bikes and we ride all the time, but I hope to get them all great bikes we can do some legit adventures with. I live in Tennessee. Lots of fun to be had in the mountains nearby. one day.....I really love your videos. Your camera work has gotten great. I hope the rest of this trip is awesome for you guys. I know I sure am enjoying it. !!

[@duzer]

@@Bscott-390 Nice! My dad and sister live in Knoxville, Love Tennessee!

[@cdmiller51]

As I told Kevin, I've been able to find some of the stops you've made on Google Maps. It's been fun to follow. It's hard to tell when the street view pics were taken, but the Teton Court Motel looks like it had a recent remodel, and the South Pass Rest Area looks like new construction. Plus, what's up with Bjorn?

[@duzer]

Yep, we met the new owner of the Teton court, he has just finished renovations. And Bjorn, he’s out there somewhere.

[@theadventurousgeezer]

Mosquito Lake - I am NOT staying there - EVER! The name probably says it all. Rainbows in the morning are never a good sign - usually means rain is on the way. I am loving your videos, Ryan. My wonderful wife has been making creations for me utilizing quick oats, spices, and dehydrated veggies and fruits. Tasty and filling after a long ride while camping out.

[@outbackwack368]

What an awesome adventure! Thanks for bringing us along! Stay safe out there!

[@Volkmannx]

Awesome!

[@nickmartian9527]

That sticklet that Mira want you to throw haha! She"s sooo cute. 😂🐕🚴🚴🚴💕

[@robindegu7294]

Are you going to be able to vote next month?

[@duzer]

I've been home for 2 months, this trip was July/August. YES TO VOTING!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I prefer Jif over all other PB's. Of course their are hundreds to choose from, some claiming to be more healthy than others. I always go back to Jif. Another great vide. Thanks

[@callaflower221]

I think I’m more committed to Jif than my marriage. I mean, in all fairness, my relationship with Jif came first. 😄

[@rnleeann4]

Teddie peanut butter. Love the stir

[@duzer]

haha, love it!

[@CraigPringle]

Awesomeness! Look forward to seeing your videos every Sunday!

[@PremierSt]

Thank you so much, Ryan. This journey is far reaching into my (and others) heart.

[@duzer]

Wonderful!

[@leif5151]

That rain was probably a godsend as here in eastern Idaho we have been inundated with smoke from the CA and OR wildfires since the second week of July to the point that we pray for rain so we can go ride for a while whence the air is cleaned. As I write this it is better, but still not good.

[@robertbotta6536]

STRAIGHT UP AWESOME. THANK YOU.

[@barabassebarabasse3117]

You are such an inspiration for me Ryan! I discovered your channel this summer and I am a huge fan since! Thank you for sharing all these videos! Barbara, 41, Québec, Canada

[@duzer]

Awesome! Thank you sooooo much!

[@billsomerset238]

Great ride. I think I saw mira napping, amazing. You have to be in good health to attempt a ride like this. I envy you guys. Stay safe.

[@RiverCat999]

Great Video. I have a question: How does John replace a spoke and balance the rear wheel with some sense of precision while out in the field? Just curious.... I wonder if either one of you can comment. Thanks for another great video about your latest trek. Please keep up the good work. I think Mira should start her own channel (first video: Fundamentals of Stick Selection). What I eat immediately after a decent ride is coffee with a pastry and a decent protein bar. Thanks again for all your hard work.

[@duzer]

He's a great mechanic, years of practice. And yes, Mira should have her own internationally televised TV show!

[@sacchitparnaik4150]

Simply beautiful ! More power to all of you