Cycling Alone Across the United States
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- čas přidán 29. 04. 2024
- In 2023, I rode my bike across the United States! I hope you enjoy it!
Help me reach my goal of $10,000 by contributing to the following GoFundMe. All donations will go directly to the Sierra Nevada Alliance.
gofund.me/3ca41a0b
-Fundraiser Info:
Starting in May 2024, I will be hiking 2,650 miles from the border of Mexico to the border of Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail. I will be using the story to help raise money for the Sierra Nevada Alliance. This nonprofit organization focuses on protecting and preserving the natural landscapes and ecosystems of the Sierra Nevada.
For more information about this fundraiser, please visit my website:
www.alchemy-lab.org/project-pct
If you are interested in reading more about my cross-country ride, feel free to visit my blog: www.alchemy-lab.org/blog
Here, you will find many additional stories not featured in the film. Furthermore, I will be posting weekly updates of my upcoming adventure so that you can follow along from home!
-What is Alchemy Lab?
Alchemy Lab is a small business that focuses on using inspirational stories to help nonprofit organizations expand their horizons. I started the business after completing my transcontinental bike ride in 2023, and I am excited to finally be announcing my first partnership with the Sierra Nevada Alliance!
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If you feel as though you have seen some of this footage before, it's because you have! This is an extended-cut version of my "Crossing the Continent" film that I posted last year. I repurposed the footage to help promote my fundraiser for wilderness conservation! (Info in the description). Thanks for watching!
It is all the better. Loved it the first time as well! 🙏
Thank you! I wish I had some new content to work on. I've been loving your videos recently!
@@alchemylab-media that is too nice. That means a lot to me. You are a masterful story teller. Great content. Keep it up! 👍🏻
You should check a book by a Californian that goes by the name of Bill Roe.❤
I want to do the same thing. I’d like to use this guy as a consultant
66 years old from Boston…I so enjoy watching these adventures! I’ve done Boston- Key West solo, Boston- San Diego solo both rides were in my early ‘60’s. Miss being used to being uncomfortable… have a great life! Andrew
Sounds like you've had a few epic adventures! Thanks for your comment!
I love hiw you put that, "I miss being uncomfortable", thank you, needed to hear that for my life.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Amazing journey. Recently I had the opportunity to ride a 300 plus ride in Florida and it brought back memories when I saw your expression when you reached the Pacific Ocean. Best wishes on your upcoming journeys
“I did it because I wanted to” too. Then I did I again, 3 more times. What a great experience to see the US at 10 mph on a bike. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Smooth roads and blue skies to you my friend!
Great video, love cycling the USA!
Great edit. Appreciate you sharing. Look forward to doing myself one day
58 year old widow so want to do this--what a fantastic film thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed :) if you do decide to ride, you won't regret it!
Enjoyed following your progress!
I thought I recognised that bike set-up!
Great video and even better attitude 🚲😁👍
I’m a teen and I been practicing for the past year to do this, people judge me but people like you and videos like this inspire me to keep going, thank you
Thank you for that! If it means anything, I think it's pretty awesome that you're so young and looking to do something that most others wouldn't even dream of. I look forward to hearing stories of your adventure!
Do some bikepacking this Summer and have some adventures to learn all the things that can and will go wrong that must be overcome with a positive attitude. I have discovered "rolling meditation" you may discover another Zen, but it will find you. Carry on and have your dream journey. This is just the beginning.
@patagonico197
Never mind what other people think, they can lead their lives as boring as they want, you just go for it!
If ever you have any doubts or worries about anything that you'd like to do, JUST DO IT, then you'll find out whether it was worth worrying about! It mostly always isn't 😁
Once you've completed your first adventure, you'll wonder just what it was that you were worried about!
Life is too short to wait for the 'perfect' moment.
All the best 👍
Hope the guy that finds that bike takes care of it. The stories it would tell.❤
"if you wanna know what I'm feeling just go do it for yourself" great advice. Loved this video!!
Thank you!
Brave young man with a big dream. You did it very well, cheers.
One of the best short film about this kind of journey I have watched. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you for the comment!
Great video bro! Nice work!
Nice video you got there sir. ride safe.
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Old school cyclist, I enjoyed your journey, very well done! I love crust-able, like egg McMuffin's you can eat them riding, stay safe!!! Keep riding
Incredible, after all the pain and suffering, you fulfilled a burning desire that only you could understand. Looking forward to your next adventure.
I appreciate the support!
I recall the video from last year and delighted to see a longer version. Wonderful achievement 😊
Thank you!!
Good Schwalbe Marathon PLUS or PLUS TOUR tires are required, then add some slime for complete puncture resistance. Or the other more heavy option are the Tannis inserts..
Jarrod D is riding his home made motorized bicycle across the country right now. He camps along the way and dose live broadcasts from his camps.
Thanks brother 😊
Great ride! Hopefully this winter I'll do that ride.
You are awesome. Thanks for this. Great way to start the day!
I enjoyed watching this. And you rode on a Poseidon, not the smoothest or specifically best for touring. Congratulations.
Let's just say I'd choose a different bike if I were to do it again! Thank you for your comment :)
These videos are great if they inspire you, creating the crtical nudge, tipping point for you get your dream going... However, to get the fullest experience, just ride. Dont film, communicate, or approach your first journey unless your certain youre going to do it again. Never miss the first opportunity to be fully present for the entire ride. (This comment was inspired hy meeting Doug Green,, a man I met who was on one of his many rides across the USA and took the time to talk to a total stranger, me. Doug doesnt bring a cell phone, use a GPS, etc. he uses the stars and the sun for directions. Told me, "nah, i stay outside, a hotel? Heck thats a set of tires"... if youre reading this Doug, thank you.
Congratulations 👏 hope your trip goes well man keep things you need in your pack and you'll be fine
Thank you! I appreciate the support!
And yes…I’ll watch that video too! Excellent!
Thank you!
Excellent. The satisfaction of entering the unknown and pushing through for a personal achievement is amazing. Props for leaving your bike at the end of the line.
Thanks for your comment, David!
What an inspiration you are exactly because of your honesty and modesty. Thank you very much for sharing.
Thank you so much for saying that!
I take my hat off to you.
I started in Miami on April 29. I am 1100 miles into the 4000 mile trip to Seattle. I have done some dumb stuff, but it’s a great experience.
Here are some videos
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great video, its nice to see more people getting out into the world and documenting it !
Thanks for the comment!
ill hitchike across usa in 2025 with no money
Well done!
I had to laugh when I saw at the end that you rode the whole thing on a Poseidon. I took mine on a 360 mile tour on the Erie Canal Trail but I couldn't imagine riding it across the entire country. I have built up what I hope to be a better bike for my planned ride across the country. Thanks so much for sharing your. Oh, and leaving the bike behind for whoever finds it was a really great touch.
Thanks for the comment Jeff! The Poseidon is a good bike for what it's made for. It's not made for touring! I learned that the hard way! Smooth roads and blue skies to you!
Great video and great editing. Amazing journey. The 1000 miles of head wind would have been very tough for us to push through.
We rode from Oregon to NYC in 2022 and absolutely know the feeling you had when you reached the Pacific. Our trip was called The Apollo Mission and we posted 43 episodes of the journey. Your summary video is well done. Nice job.
Enjoy the Ride
Thanks for the comment! I'll check out the apollo mission!
Well filmed and edited video. I was also a seafarer. Retired now but also took up bicycle touring and know of no better way to travel and see the world.
Fairwinds and following seas to you brother. Thanks for the comment!
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Nice one buddy what an amazing journey
Savage. Well done!
Great job!!!!
Thank you!!
I enjoyed the film, I would even go as far as to say that I would have enjoyed it more had it been longer. Or even a mini series of 3 or 4 or more videos. All the best for your next adventures 😉
Thanks for that!! Glad you enjoyed :)
Loved this ! Do you have your route saved somewhere ? Komoot ?
Thanks! I was on the ACA's southern tier route!
Wow, this is an incredible video. I don't know if you are familiar with him, but your style of storytelling reminds me a lot of Chris Burkard. If you keep putting out videos like this you'll be huge in no time!
Thanks so much for saying this! I'm not familiar with him but I'll check him out!
Mate what an amazing adventure come to Australia
I might take you up on that one day!
from Bangladesh ❤❤❤
Did you use the tire inserts ? I do and did not had flat yet. Inold days I used as insert old worn tire with sides cut off. And again no flats at all. I was doing 500miles in 3 days . No flats. 👍👍👍
I'll look into that!
I have been looking at Poseidon gravel bikes but since hearing about all your mechanical issues, I may need to rethink my decision.
They are excellent bikes for the cost and you likely would love it if you are just gravel riding. I just wouldn't recommend bike touring with 60 lbs of gear attached to it without a few upgrades first!
@@alchemylab-media thanks. That’s the issue. If I have to do upgrades for touring, i’m better off going to Trek or Specialized.
Are you going to hike the Pct if so have fun out there its amazing
You guessed it, leaving in 3 days! Thank you! Sounds like you've had your own adventure!
I enjoyed your video.
What kind of camera did you use?
Did you edit your footage when you returned home?
If so...what did you store it on?
thanks.
Thank you! Most of the footage was shot on an iPhone 12 believe it or not. A few were taken with my Sony a6400. Everything was backed up to my hard drive during my trip, and I edited it at home afterwards!
Im leaving in a few days from NH to FL on US Bike route 1.......can you suggest a web site for an interactive map?
Hi Matt, sounds like quite the adventure! I used an app called "Bicycle Route Navigator". On the app, you can pay for and download interactive maps that should get you to where you're going! You can use it for offline navigation, and it has loads of details about what to expect for each leg of your trip including camp sites and lodging, resupply points, road conditions, etc. Hope this was helpful!
Smooth roads and blue skies to you!
I think you need to switch to a 650b tire?
That would have been wise 😜
Why would you leave such a bike behind??? You could have simply craigslist/FB marketplace it the same day likely. Cool ending shot and brave to leave it just for someone.
I could have :)
I just left mine in alpine TX 😅😅😅
I rode through Alpine! You must have been on the southern tier
Who did God/Jesus bump into in the desert? That is who is causing a lot of unnecessary trials and problems for humanity.