World's Best Mountain Bike Trip? | 215 Miles Off Road Colorado to Utah!

[@vagabrothers]

YES!! WHAT AN ADVENTURE!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank You!

[@CarrieRad]

Such an incredible accomplishment. So proud of you. ♥️

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Babe!

[@robbiedonnell7660]

You the man Alejandro! What an epic adventure.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Gracias Robbie! Appreciate the support bud. Hope all is well :)

[@muc8217]

Wow what an amazing trip with dad.. all the best from INDIA

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you! I hope all is well in India.

[@muc8217]

@@AlexanderAyling everything at risk in INDIA.. But we are safe now in Kerala.. lets pray for our Health.. Have a Safe journey bro

[@stargazer5073]

Alex. Thanks for setting the example of finding adventure in any circumstances.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you!!!

[@GoMoreHike]

Pretty cool spending time with your Dad :)

[@AlexanderAyling]

It was nice but something bad happens in episode 2. Stay tuned!

[@jloughgo]

Love the video..did this ride 5 years ago with friends. Look forward to your next video

[@AlexanderAyling]

Amazing!! It’s such a great trip! Hope you watched episode 2! Series finale drops this weekend.

[@jloughgo]

@@AlexanderAyling Look forward to episode 3. Last year I watched all you and your brother's videos on the Basque Country before exploring there and hiking the northern Camino route. When you are ready to do another video in Santa Fe (like maybe mountain biking), let me know.

[@brandigee2677]

Thank you!!! Beautiful!!! I needed this. Thank you for taking us with you. Loved it!!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you for tuning in Brandi!! It makes me so happy to know viewers appreciate the journey! More on the way :)

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

The anticipation for this vid has been killing me!! 😍 1 min in and already loving it!! Wow!! Incredible man!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awesome!! Thank you Finn! Working on the rest of the series and hopefully will get episode 2 out this next week! Stay tuned bro!

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

AlexTheVagabond can’t wait!! Episode 1 is ridiculous!! The scenery, like you said, almost looks European, like the Swiss Alps! I never realised USA was this beautiful!! Those cabins were stocked for the next apocalypse - and the stir fry you threw together looked hearty!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@chitramenon6848]

Superb video.....Great landscapes.....Love from India

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Chitra!! I hope to do a motorcycle trip in India in the future

[@paulinewalker8146]

Fabulous. Can't wait for other episodes. 🚴‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Pauline!! Working on getting episode 2 out this weekend :)

[@chrismejias1537]

Been waiting for this video! Motivating to do this myself now 😁

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awesome!! It’s such a fun trip. Where are you tuning in from Chris?

[@chrismejias1537]

AlexTheVagabond hey brother I’ve just started following your channel a few weeks ago. Awesome stuff! Running in from Dallas

[@donthompson1238]

Loved seeing your Dad riding with you. I did the Telluride to Moab SJ Hut ride last summer at age 70. Quite a challenging but rewarding experience!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Get it Don!!! Love that you pushed yourself and made it happen! Have you seen Episode 2?? Things get real!

[@donthompson1238]

@@AlexanderAyling Just watched Episode 2. Sorry that your Dad had to cut the ride short. I agree that the ride into Gateway was spectacular! Can't wait to see the last two days of the ride. The only concession to my age was to arrange a ride from Gateway to the Colorado/Utah boundary. I was cautioned about the difficulty of the ride up the pass. I'm sure you'll comment on it in Episode 3. BTW, all the other riders with me were on full-suspension bikes. I rode my Why Cycles Supple Seven hardtail with 26.5 x 3" tires. Very stable!

[@glendaeduardo2935]

Hi Alex! What a beautiful place! So happy that u were able to cross that off your bucket list! Really amazing place. Sending good vibes from Brazil 😄

[@AlexanderAyling]

Muito obrigado Glenda!! Thank you for tuning in! I appreciate your consistent support! Hope you’re well :)

[@glendaeduardo2935]

@@AlexanderAyling thank you! Me and the family are fine, just enjoying your beautiful adventures through the videos! Hope one day we can do it as well🙌

[@AlexanderAyling]

@@glendaeduardo2935 Thank you!!!

[@stargazer5073]

Omgoodness, love your Dad's accent! Your parent's must be amazing people. Could I do the trail with a dirt motor bike?

[@AlexanderAyling]

You could definitely ride a motorcycle out there but you can't stay in the huts if you're using a motor vehicle.

[@stargazer5073]

@@AlexanderAyling bummer, I don't think I could make it up the hills with a bike. Thank you

[@funnybones6131]

Stunning nature, breathtaking view, what a treat 👏🏼👍🏼 all the best for the rest of the trip 😁

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you! It seriously was such stunning scenery for the whole trip. Hope you enjoy the rest of the series! Coming soon

[@nivispace]

Hi Alex! I really enjoyed this video. Great editing! I appreciate those close up clips of flowers, grasses and streams of water. And the landscape views are just awesome! Can't wait to see the next episodes. Stay safe! Sending good vibes from the Philippines! 🇵🇭 😊

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you for tuning in and leaving a nice comment Nicole! I appreciate the support and it makes me so happy to know you enjoy the video! Stay tuned for the rest of the series coming soon!

[@buhwheat1000]

Diggin the open spaces, lush nature and the cool vibe!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

lazer TV glad you enjoyed! Stay tuned for the rest of the series it only gets better!

[@sherrylmohammed669]

Amazing Video! The Drone shots were Stunning! looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos !

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Sherryl! Aerials are from by buddy Carlos! Check him out on IG :)

[@levabognar]

I've been waiting for this!! Amazing scenery and great video too Alex!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Leva! More on the way!!

[@terriwensley2824]

Great job Alex! So happy you’re doing this with your dad.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Terri! Stay tuned for episode 2 it gets real, fast.

[@helenvwalker7919]

Beautiful panoramas. Thanks for sharing😊

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you for watching Helen 🙌🏼

[@jordanleake8678]

Definitely adding this to the bucket list!

[@AlexanderAyling]

It’s so much fun and a serious challenge. Stay tuned for episodes 2 and 3 to see why! Cheers Jordan

[@jordanleake8678]

For sure looking forward to it! Been watching your guys’ journeys since the very beginning!

[@rareplaid]

This was beautifully done!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Jill! Many more twists and turns ahead in episode 2 and 3. Lots of unexpected events! Stay tuned :)

[@consssf]

Wow! You inspire me to lift my ass off the couch) What a beautiful view, atmosphere, shooting. I wish you here million subscribers also .

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you so much Igor! I'm glad to inspire new adventures and get things moving! Hope all is well. Where are you watching from?

[@consssf]

I'm from Ukraine. We're waiting for you at our place after lockdown)

[@mauricioduque9053]

Greetings from Mexico City! Great new video as always!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Muchas gracias Mauricio! Hope all is well in DF

[@Gogugogugogu]

I still believe this series is you best work yet.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you! I want to get another adventure like this in the books!

[@sjostedtmarcus]

Looks amazing! Would love to do this myself one day 👍 What a great video, can't wait for ep 2 ⛰

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Marcus! It really was an incredible trip, but it’s a serious challenge! You’ll see why in Episode 2

[@yurenmarquez5320]

West Texas and yes I want to go and do it bro 😎👍👌🏼

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awesome!! I hope to make it out to Hill Country for a motorcycle road trip one day! Hope you're well

[@yurenmarquez5320]

Yes anytime I did 4000 miles on my motorcycle last year went on a loop to 11 states awesome experience and ready for the next one bro 😎👌🏼

[@gsoffice6402]

Love the edit of beauty you captured; reminded me of your/Marco's California vids 3 years ago but those Colorado mountain views and geology do add a touch of breathlessness. Thank you Alex!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you!!! Colorado is so pretty!

[@karinavendano3968]

Watching this while stuck in quarantine makes me feel extremely refreshed. Thank you so much, I need more content like this!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Karin! I'm so glad my video could help switch up the scenery for you. Stay tuned for the rest of the series. Hope you're going ok!

[@supamadevu4512]

Totally love the video, and this trip is definitely on the bucket list.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Supama!! I really appreciate the support! Stay tuned for the rest of the series

[@meylandandriani6714]

Thanks for sharing this, well-done alex!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Meyland! I appreciate the support. Hope you stay tuned for the rest of the series, things get serious

[@francoisg3500]

Hey Alex! This looked like a great trip and I am looking forward to this video! Stay safe!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Francois! Where are you tuning in from?? Things GET REAL in episode 2!

[@francoisg3500]

@@AlexanderAyling No problem! London, UK! Awesome can't wait for episode 2 then!

[@donthill8981]

Really enjoyed this! Thanks a lot. Happy for you guys.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Don!! More on the way, stay tuned :)

[@rosiorodezno]

How awesome is this new adventure, biking with your dad and best friend and showing off those beautiful views. Thanks for your hard work Alex I really enjoyed this video.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey Roxxie! Thank you for the positive vibes you're sending my way. Glad you enjoyed the video! Stay tuned for the rest of the series! All the best, Alex.

[@veronicacolon8917]

Oh my God!! stunning views.it's awesome doing this journey with your father. Hugs from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Veronica!! Stay tuned for episode 2, the unexpected happens 🤯

[@ericmunson88]

Eric turning in from Mississippi video is dope bro!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Cheers Eric!! Stay tuned for the rest of the series 🤙🏼

[@cyclox73]

Absolute 🔥🔥!! Can’t wait to see the rest of the series!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you for the support Bernard! I really appreciate it. Where are you watching from??

[@cyclox73]

Washington state but I was born and raised in Colorado so all these amazing views are bringing back some great memories.

[@ChristianGalt]

Awesome landscape, views, and experience. Good motivation to move up North, i’m looking forward to the next!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Chrisitan. I'm stoked you enjoyed! Where are you planning on moving?

[@ChristianGalt]

AlexTheVagabond Anywhere there are mountains within a 2 hour radius lol. FL isn’t the most exciting landscape, so vids like this make me consider making the plunge to go to CO, NY, or CA 🏔

[@stevesandiego6800]

When you talk about the expansive and immersive view waking up parts of your mind that have been dormant from the lockdowns (about 9-10 minutes in), that resonates with me in a big way. Gotta get out of the city. Great video.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Totally agree Stevie! Hope you and the family are well. Have you been up to Mt. Laguna, near Julian? Great camping up there in the Cuyamacas and it feels very alpine. Great spot for a quick camping trip :)

[@rttheo7327]

Colorado is definitely a location I would like to visit. It has a great outdoor options to experience north on foot and wheels. Epic

[@damogdotnet]

Great vid Alex, I really think your channel is massively underrated.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks David! Starting from scratch really over here on my personal channel so it’s going to be another long climb but it’s all good! That’s life!

[@michaelzhao8590]

This was pretty good Alex thank you from Arizona

[@AlexanderAyling]

Cheers Michael!

[@andersonoliveira9397]

What incredible route. Simply beautiful end exiciting adventure.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Anderson! I’m glad you’re enjoying the adventure! Stay tuned for the rest of the series :)

[@Eddie65001]

Awesome trip man and video editing is on point i went this exact route in 06 and just booked it for end of june this years with some buddies. So excited

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Robert! Hope you watch the full series of videos. Such a fun trip right?

[@drenee65]

Thank you for sharing. The fact that I can virtually and visually live through your travels is amazing 💚

[@AlexanderAyling]

I’m so happy I can share it! Thank you for tuning in. Hope you’re doing well ✌🏼

[@aZned95]

Mountain bike is being delivered tomorrow and I’m absolutely buzzing this has made me even more excited. Great video gonna check out the other 2 right now! Peace ✌🏼

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Chuck!! You’re going to love it. Hope you enjoy the rest of the series

[@runbibirun]

Wow awesome and beautiful nature! And really cool you can experience this with your dad too! Would be interresting how he compare this adventure and the one from the early 2000s. Looking forward to the next episodes of this series! Stay healthy 🌞👍

[@AlexanderAyling]

Birgit B. Thank you Birgit!!! Stay tuned for Episode 2 because something crazy happens!

[@calumcaxy]

Alex, that was excellent. Great content and so beautifully shot. Well done. Looking forward to seeing the rest.

[@AlexanderAyling]

I really appreciate hearing that Calum! I put a lot of effort into delivering the best content I can for you all. Cheers!

[@limdog5000]

Thanks for this! We are back in stage 3 lockdown in Melbourne, so this is a much needed travel escape! Can't wait for the next episode, and I am definitely adding this to my bucket list!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you!! I love Melbourne area. I could easily live out on the Mornington Peninsula. So pretty! Hope you watched episode 2!

[@veropebbles]

I didn’t know such things existed!! You opened my mind a little more but more today! I love the video!! Best pandemic video I’ve seen 🤩🤩

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hahah thank you!!

[@joayres5264]

Watching from my couch in New Zealand, Colorado is stunning, almost as good as home 😊 Can't wait to start travelling again! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Looking forward to changing scenery to NZ for a few years :)

[@evybeach7177]

Loved it! I just had knee surgery and this inspired me to make a mountain bike trip my recovery goal.

[@atopham4836]

It must feel great to get back out there. Looking forward to the next instalment already!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Alana! It was a really challenging yet satisfying adventure! Working on the second and third installments now and it only gets better. Stay tuned ✌🏼

[@marisoljackson2369]

What a great adventure. Can you talk about your gear? Im curious if your load could of been lighter. Thanks for sharing this.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey Marisol! I'm actually going to make a video breaking down the gear I took for the trip. In Pre-Covid times you didn't need to bring your own sleeping bag so that made the load a bit heavier but still so fun!

[@alvaroe16]

@@AlexanderAyling I am doing this ride August 30th and I would love to hear what worked and what didn't with regards to your gear as well! So far this is an awesome series! Good job!

[@scottyoung2095]

Hey Alex! This trip is on my bucket list as well! I’m searching and watching all the videos I can. Love yours man! I’m 61 (how old is your dad?🤪 did he do ok?) I’m hoping I’ll be able to get this trip done sooner than later. I have 2 sons, 37 & 34 and another young man 35 that all want to do this this T to M hut to hut. I looking forward to the rest of your trip! We are all from OKC. ✌🏼

[@AlexanderAyling]

It’s such a great trip! Hope you enjoy the series

[@graemecumming]

Inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks for watching! Hope you watch the full series :)

[@merym2140]

Amazing! 🤩

[@AlexanderAyling]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@तंत्र]

Amazing views in an awesome video....

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Sanjay!!!

[@nikolekidwell3342]

We are scheduled for July 2021 thank you so much for sharing!!

[@bakesy_SA]

Great video. Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@AlexanderAyling]

Cheers!! I love SA!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Cheers!! I love SA!

[@TheExtraCrank]

Awesome video - never come across your channel before today, but have subbed and looking forward to more! I plan to feature a long ride across the Cairngorm national park in Scotland in a future video on my channel - this is definitely the high bar for adventure riding videos! TEC

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you!!! Welcome to my channel. I would LOVE to ride across Scotland. I’ve done a fair bit of tromping around up there and can’t get enough of those Highland vistas. Happy riding!

[@matthewjohnen8937]

Awesome video, where can I find the “I never want to leave this place” song. Also how awesome to got to spend it with your dad

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thanks Matthew. I'm sorry but I don't know the song name off the top of my head. It's from AudioNetwork

[@thomaspscanlan]

At the end of day two. What ingredients did you use. It looked delicious. Amazing video as always.

[@AlexanderAyling]

I made a stir fry with sweet potato and onion, canned chicken and peppers, watercress and bamboo in coconut milk :)

[@MrsBarrera]

Looks awesome! I love your adventures, so much so that my hubby and I did Ireland with all your tips on vaga brothers. We recently started riding in March but more so road biking and very light trails on hybrid bikes. The most we’ve done is 26 miles so far on mostly flat ground. What do you recommend we do to prepare for this type of mountain biking obstacle? We don’t have mountain bikes, so looking at buying some this fall.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Awww this makes me so happy to hear Aridai. Should I make a beginners guide to cycling video?

[@MrsBarrera]

AlexTheVagabond absolutely!

[@JordanPike]

Dude, this is such an awesome series man! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. This is quickly becoming a bucket list trip for me! Really excited for the next episodes. Now does anyone have a quality mountain bike for sale at a decent price?! 😁

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Jordan! I’m stoked you’re digging the video. Working on the rest of the series now :)

[@VladoPetrov777]

Hey Alex, amazing video! You've inspired me to look into it, as I do some recreational mtb in souther California. How did you do the logistics for it (bikes, can one rent a bike from the starting point, your vehicle, etc.)? Are there any other such hut trips you've done or know of? Amazing stuff, love your channel.

[@AlexanderAyling]

patzienta hey there!! Glad to hear I’m helping inspire adventures! I’ll do a video at the end where I explain my bike, gear and how to book the huts, car logistics etc. stay tuned :)

[@julienst6509]

Don’t like that kind of videos. I just LOVE IT ! Amazing shots, very professional as usual Alex ! At the end of that trip, would be willing to share the map showing the camps, distance and altitude please ? Congrats to your father ! Julien - Montreal - Canada

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey Julien!! Merci beacoup! For more info on the route and huts visit www.sanjuanhuts.com

[@AlexanderAyling]

Also be sure to watch episode 2!!

[@julienst6509]

Sure! Episode 2 already watched my friend! Can’t wait for ep 3! Thx for sharing Map infos! Take care

[@dmitry7751]

Alex, you deserve more video views and likes! Very professionally done. How much to rent such huts?

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you Dmitry! Feel free to share my videos and help me out. Also if you enjoy the videos please consider donating an “Applause”👏🏼 Cheers!

[@jamesbaileytx]

Great video! I’m taking the trip in a couple of months. What is your whit base layer for riding?

[@AlexanderAyling]

They are sun UV protection sleeves. Such a great investment for the ride

[@charlyvg2521]

Great video, saludos desde mexico.

[@AlexanderAyling]

Muchas gracias Charly!!! Más viene aún!

[@dbb96ac]

Ah so great! I’ve been thinking about getting into bike packing and this hut to hut trip looks like a good induction. Did you pack out any food with you, or did you just use what was in the hut? Can you share a bit about how to book the huts? Is it super competitive to get bookings?

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey Philippa! Head over to their website which I’ve linked in the video description.

[@everywherelocal]

yeah! 🙃

[@AlexanderAyling]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@tacostwowheels4934]

Nice upload

[@glendaeduardo2935]

Alex, I have a question, this place where u ate and rest, it belongs to the park? How do u pay for it and where this food comes from? It's very interesting and the infrastructure is just mindblowing

[@AlexanderAyling]

Check out their website sanjuanhuts.com for more information on the hut system. :)

[@glendaeduardo2935]

@@AlexanderAyling ,Wow,just checked their website, just amazing infrastructure! Very nice really

[@alaine93]

How did you get your bikes and gear there?

[@AlexanderAyling]

We drove out from California to Telluride then hired a shuttle driver to drive our car to Moab. :)

[@Squatification]

Would love to do something similar... But no Idea if there is such thing in Germany.

[@AlexanderAyling]

I guarantee there is a hut system in Bavaria. Also Germany is great for bike touring on back roads. Get out there! Black Forest??

[@nikleiser5888]

Get started with something like the Rheinsteig, along the River Lahn or maybe Pilgerpath.

[@amruthapriya7386]

Hey Alex.. have you ever been to Munnar, Kerala

[@yoadmama597]

Hi I’d like to know if these little huts are for free or you paid to someone before you got there?

[@yoadmama597]

P.S I think it’s my favorite video of yours

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey there! These are private huts which you can reserve online with them. I’ve linked their website in the video description. Stay tuned for episode 2 This weekend!

[@MTBConnect]

Alex, have this trip planned for Mid Sept. So stoked. I have questions for you. Any way to connect? I am in SoCal.

[@stevenpeyton7476]

We are departing on Sep 17.

[@MTBConnect]

@@stevenpeyton7476 Our group is out on the 16th for the Durango to Moab. You doing the same route the next day departure?

[@michyan82]

Did you see anyone on the trail? Seems like you had it all to yourself!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hey Michael! We saw some people camping out there but it was pretty solitary to be honest. Very welcomed change of pace. Hope all is well. Where you tuning in from?

[@michyan82]

@@AlexanderAyling Riding out the pandemic in Baltimore County! Close to the PA line, but not too far from the city that I can't get some crab cakes when I have an urge. The city definitely has issues, but the places I frequent don't feel unsafe at all to me. Telluride and that part of Colorado has been on my bucket list for awhile. My work situation is going to be a lot more flexible later this year, so hopefully I can swing by for a week or two. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@aloha_andy]

Thank you! You should sell that's videos to netflix :)

[@AlexanderAyling]

Hahah thanks Andy!! Probably have a better chance with Amazon Prime ;)

[@ScottBros]

Great video !! Inane footage and content, keep it up !! Just subbed and liked!! I upload crazy GoPro edits on my channel if you want to check it out!!

[@AlexanderAyling]

Thank you bro’s 🤙🏼

[@mray8519]

Climb till you cry. 😅😭😭

[@AlexanderAyling]

Moral of this episode haha

[@kenprice1047]

Nice. 🤙🏼🚵🏼

[@AlexanderAyling]

Glad you enjoyed!! Check the full series to see how it all ends