Biking Across America (Part 1)
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- The bike trip has officially begun! Days 1 & 2 of our month long, 3,000 mile ride across the USA! Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this video! Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/kandn
Check out all our past adventures with this crew!! -
2020: The Colorado Trail
• The Entire Colorado Tr...
2021: RAGBRAI
• Riding a Tandem Across...
2022: Tuscany Trail
• Biking Across Tuscany
Episode 904 | Filmed September 2023 | Oceanside, CA
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Who are Kara and Nate?!
Watch our documentary here: • 100th COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super “normal.” I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment.
We discovered the world of “travel hacking” while planning our honeymoon & became addicted ;)
So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a “one year” trip around the world.
Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went back home to “normal life.” We started this channel to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with living on the road and found a new passion for capturing our travels through video. So we did everything we could to keep going.
4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time!
After ~2 years of van life, we are back to full time international traveling! And now we are finding the best adventures the world has to offer :)
We are incredibly grateful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey!
00:00 Biking Across the USA
03:32 day 1: Boys begin!
18:04 day 2: girls’ turn!
28:07 the dads ride in a sand storm
34:38 bloopers
It feels SO weird posting part 1 of this series, because we are currently STILL biking and making more videos as we speak!! 😂
We’ll be posting one episode a week as usual, but in the meantime, if you haven’t seen our past adventures with this crew, I linked the playlists to all 3 below 😁💛
2020: The Colorado Trail 🏔️
czcams.com/play/PLirGII1_qwvuT3naosH4i018e0K8q158Z.html&si=Z69dJoXD_1gb6-wK
2021: RAGBRAI 🌽
czcams.com/play/PLirGII1_qwvvUm_lj0rDz0aW5SluWDK0D.html&si=t4VfJu5LBWIdKHLv
2022: Tuscany Trail 🍷🚲
czcams.com/play/PLirGII1_qwvtz0qtiyA7kAFi30Jt78Q9L.html&si=cBIRhDmPS1hFYxK0
I have a feeling this one will be the best series yet 😁🎉 ENJOY ❤
Who’s the sore-butted, biking Mama posting the vids? Whoohoo! 👏😎
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Please please put one of the vans behind the bike with the hazard lights on, so much safer and making others aware there is a bike ahead. Also the RAAM route might not be the best route as it is planned as the quickest rather than safest and more scenery.... I've done a bit of long distance cycling, so hopefully a little bit of experience. Best of luck.
I agree. Stay safe out there and be aware of passing vehicles coming at you.
You guys are CRAZY with a lot of love and cheering you on!!! Good luck!
With Sarah and dusty, and Rick and Bec’s family you already know this will be an amazing video!
Yep 😂😂
Totally agree!
Role reversal: I would be very interested in watching a video where Kara has planned everything and Nate has no idea and follows along like Kara does now.I’d like to see what Kara’s interests are in the travel space.
That would be pretty interesting!
I like this!!!
It seems like she likes the luxury trips. I’m sure she has been loving this last year with the more expensive trips!
This!!!!! That would be epic
Lol it doesnt work that way I feel. They use their strengths. Nate's is fixing, organizing..and Kara's i are calming, physically able to jang, ensure proper nutrition. Now seeing Nate do Kara's end hilariois.
When they say “the dads” I think it too cute and brings me back to the other biking trip and when. Frankie and evie were so little.
This all the memories! ❤
I love how Kara is still calling them "The Dads" which is a reference/throw back to one of their first bike trips 😊❤
Cool
Nothing hits like a Kara and Nate video on Saturday morning 😂
Right I’m at work all day and it makes me happy to watch them ha
Saturday night? For me lol
Now I can enjoy my breakfast in peace 🫶🏼🫶🏼 lol
Agreed!!
It's my weekly routine 😊
Ahhh cannot WAIT for this series! been keeping up on Instagram - I remember when the Pandemic hit and this was one of your choices - do Van life or bike across America - SO HAPPY we get to see both series now :)
Love your channel as well! ❤
These are definitely the most fittest most naturalest people of people xD
Hi I subscribed to you❤
I would love it, just Kara voice sounds like nails on a chalkboard anymore.
Love your channel too and u guys need to do a collab together 💕
"If this is how the first two days are like, I cannot imagine how many memories we're gonna have by the end of this trip."
The most beautiful and profound way of thinking about life, and exactly why we follow guys and love watching you so much
who else loves kara and nate???
I ADORE them. Haven't missed an episode to date
Meeee!! ❤❤❤❤❤ from Halifax Nova Scotia!
Not me, they are Knobheads
i alwayssssss watch every video
👇 people who do the same
They’ve been our favorite since day one. Always loved them and Kara is the coolest and the craziest woman on the show we always have a great laugh with them both.
So nice to see Frankie and Evie growing up❤
I agree with you
Yes!, they changed so much
Climbing on a tandem has to be the hardest thing! Everyone imagines it should be easier, but it plain is not. Balancing different strengths, power, cadence preferences, rest cycles etc, not to mention the sheer effort involved for the pilot to keep it straight and balanced. Respect.
^accurate 😅
Watched this with my nine year old and she asked if I wanted to bike across Germany starting tomorrow 😂
She was so excited to see the all girl team take a turn🎉
Frankie and Evie grew up so fast! I can’t help but to think Kara’s peanut butter ramen cuisine help expedite this growth spurt! 😂❤
FRANKIE AND EVIE ARE SO BIG NOW ❤❤
We at PRECISION TANDEMS are really enjoying this special ride across America! What an adventure. Your hard work has allowed many to feel and live the experience, vicariously. Thanks for using one of our special lightweight and efficient aluminum triplet tandems...The best ride ever!
Now the rest of America is going to find out what we have known for years. How awesome Kara and Nate are. And of course Dusty, Sarah, Rick, Bec, Evie, and Frankie too.❤
Nothing better than a new adventure with Kara and Nate, and let’s not forget the crew are back together
Haha.... laughing at Kara saying "Thank you" to all the drivers as they go by, like Thanks for not killing me!
Kara can enjoy 1st class luxury and then kill a bug with her hand sleeping in a bed of sand in a van. You guys never cease to amaze me! Can’t wait for part 2! ❤
My aunt and uncle road a tandem bike from Anacortes, WA to Maine. The people they met, adventures they had and the stories they tell are amazing! They were in their 60’s! You’ve got this!
Your group van adventures are better than the plane/airport/hotel content. The camaraderie and adventure comes through the lens and is more engaging. PLEASE STAY SAFE!
Doug is a beast!! 75 years old riding that one wheel 😳. That's awesome! ❤❤❤
I LOVE when they do stuff here in America with Van Life. Seriously since covid, they are showing me that there so much beauty here in our own backyard ❤️
YAY! Your journey videos are my favvvve! And I’ve gotta say sorry boys … but the girls are crushing ittttt!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Yeah the girls did so good I think it's why the boys did as much as they even did the second day
Same
@@KaraandNatehave the others guy's got a chanel
All the boys did was up hill tho
I love that all of you just do it…no matter what the adventure is you all just hit it head on! And kiddos to Rick and his family for doing this as well. Those children are getting to enjoy things that most people only dream of. As a retired teacher - I must say this is the best form of education you can teach those kids! Book learning is all good and fine but day to day life requires so much more than you can learn from any book. Experiencing these type of adventures will prepare them for real life! Good luck to all of you for this trip! Have fun, enjoy and a big “WHOO HOO” shout from Knoxville TN!!!😊
Love hearing this from a teacher ❤
My 10-month-old who does not sit still for anything, sat and watched this whole video with me! We love your videos and can’t wait to see the rest of the series!!!! 🎉❤🎉❤
You won't find the Atlantic Ocean in Annapolis, but you'll find the Severn River, which eventually "connects" to the Atlantic (but, then, so does the Pacific). If you have it in you, continue on to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. You won't be disappointed! Best of luck to all of you!!
Kara's energy is everything! 😄❤
Looking forward to the rest of the trip! Isn't Annapolis, MD on Chesapeake Bay? I thought the Atlantic Ocean was a bit farther east.
Annapolis is, in fact, on the Chesapeake. To dip the bike in the Atlantic they'll need a couple hundred more miles to Ocean City, MD or similar.
I love when a new challenge starts because I know it’ll be a good next few weeks of Kara and Nate videos
The dynamic between all of you is awesome! Loving these van life videos, the van life vlogs are my favorite!!
You guys are so blessed! The friends , family and of course having each other.
I honestly didn't want this video to end. Can't wait for part 2!
I can’t be the only one pumped to get Sarah and Dusty content!
Small correction, Annapolis would be the Chesapeake Bay. You should go through Delaware to get to the Atlantic.
I started watching your videos exactly 1 year ago and can now say I have officially watched from the beginning to the end. I actually started with the Colorado Trail videos then went back to the beginning. How fitting that I end with the start of your ride across America! Thank you for being my escape from the stress of life. 🙃
Ignorant bliss is the best way to start any random adventure! 😂
Kara: "it's the beginning of struggle in a lot of ways"
Cabinet door: starts rattling
Kara: ...
Kara: SMÄCK
idk why but the timing of that bit made me lose it
That was the best and Kara smacked the refri so easily 😅
I read your comment as she smacked the door 😂
Kara - “How many times did you guys almost get hit?!”
Nate - “Just about every minute” 😅😂 love you guys!! Big fan of the bike trip adventures!
your biking videos are my comfort videos/favorites, I am so excited to watch this!
This is gonna be an epic series, so looking forward to this! Hope you've had a blast on the road!! :D
I love the chemistry between you all true friendship, family and love, lots of laughter and a cool adventure! Love you guys so much ❤
You guys are all phenomenal human beings!
Love the cookies, love the door smack, love the trust in one another to do this amazing journey!
You all are doing fabulous, and I mean you are crushing it . Stay safe and don’t give up, enjoy the scenery along the way. Praying for you to be successful in this journey across America.
Everyone watching your channel, should be inspired to create fun, challenging experiences for themselves. Your zest for life itself is inspiring. Awesome guys!
I already don’t want this series to end! I vote for more than 4 vids 😃
feeling a little down last week and just feeling so refreshed and happy watching your videos thank you for lifting my spirits !!! go team
This is a great series. Y’all are hilarious and down to earth and I just love your humble attitudes and fun way of looking at life. So thank you for sharing with us ❤❤
I would love to see random fans hosting this lovely group while on their journey to the destination. Great challenge, great sport and great trip with all family together 🎉
I have loved following along on Instagram and have been so excited for this video! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you’re doing another awesome adventure with Rick, Bec, their girls (who have gotten so big since the last time they were in a video!) and Dusty and Sarah!
This video brought me so much joy! I love seeing this group of friends just having the best time and making the most fun memories ❤ cannot WAIT for the rest of this series!
Okay..so had to pause...and comment because only listening to Kara's intro I am smiling ear to ear and have tears. Such a great story teller, Kara!! Ok..back to the video
I love Kara's Aussie accent 😂
Thank God I found this channel. So thankful for you and your content ♥ Have a safe trip guys! Can't wait for the uploads.
You two are so lucky to have friends/family to do this kind of thing with - a real treasure.
So excited for this series! Biking gives you so much freedom, it makes you feel like getting anywhere is possible by just putting one foot in front of the other ❤️
Beck is low key a role model for me!
Absolutely 🎉
I love beck!!
@@Adventures_Of_Tim_Jess me too!! I wish they had a channel!
the energy is so infectious! i feel the sense of accomplishment coming through the screen ❤❤❤❤ thank you for sharing this amazing adventure with us!! 🥹🥹🥹
This is just great! I've always wanted to do something like this! I love seeing you guys back in the van and I love it when this group comes together. I'm extremely excited to see this series! You all got this!!
I am excited for you all! You all have done so many wonderful and exciting adventrures, be prepared for some tough runs, but remember it's the journey and not the destination! I will be checking in! Enjoy the ride!
omg i can't wait for the rest of this series! Yall are so amazing and the dynamic in this group is my favourite, it makes me want to rewatch yall's old videos with them!
When you guys look back on your lives in 30+ years, there will be no doubt that you definitely LIVED! Your videos make my day!❤
These adventures with friends are my favorite videos. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for continually putting effort and love into you’re videos. You guys are always so inspirational ❤
I’ll be honest, I couldn’t do this, but I’m so glad you guys are happy with your adventures and each other!
I will watch however many videos y'all wanna make on this!! I'm so here for it!! You all bring me so much JOY❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
You guys are doing an amazing job!!!!!! Perfect time of year to adventure the states!!!!! Well done team!!!!! Excited to see the finish!!!!! Peace and love from Georgia!!
I just wanna thank y’all for showing and sharing these experiences. I don’t know how much you truly are aware, but you guys genuinely give me ideas of what deep down I knew I needed but couldn’t find til I seen it on your channel. Of course I see others on social media but you guys are truly chasing that same experience I wish to achieve and thank you again for that!
Kept refreshing CZcams all morning in anticipation of this video!! Can’t wait to see the rest of the journey!! 🎉😊
This is so much fun to watch you guys riding across America. I love these summer adventures with your "crew"!
I absolutely love you guys....so proud of you and your team.. looking forward to the rest of the journey!!
Sooo much fun 🤗🤗seeing you all ride 🚴🚴across the USA...you guys are inspirational and push us to experience and enjoy life!! Be safe and please take care🙏🙏!!
Wow congratulations to you both on starting this awesome journey! This just goes to show people how much the human body is capable! Looking forward to watching the rest of the series. God bless you all and stay safe!
I enjoy these biking series so much, new concept and looking forward to the next ones coming up
Yesssss I’ve been so excited to watch you guys on this adventure, been watching religiously on instagram!! (even have story notifications on) Good luck guys you’re crushing it!!!
RESPECT!! For all you guys I mean you are literally going across the U.S. on a freaking bike. I'm impressed
I love Kara and her energy lol
I love you guys so much. I'm absolutely just laughing and having the time. My life watching your videos. And I have been for like, the last 7 years. Thank you so much.❤
OH MY GOD IM SO HAPPY YOUR VIDEO CAME BACK ACROSS MY FEED! I'm totally gonna binge, and I am SO proud of how far you guys have come in achievements, from Alcatraz to this!! Can't wait to see y'alls journey!! 🥳🎉
It always helps to watch Kara and Nate even if I’m having a bad day!
Not even half way and I'm laughing/crying throughout ALREADY!! Thanks for taking allowing us to escape with you all :)
I’ve been watching Kara and Nate for a couple years not sure exactly how long. I love knowing where they’ve come from and how much there lives and grow and changed. Keep up the good work y’all always like seeing your video notifications
OMGeeeee, the laughter!!! THANK YOU for ALL THE CONTENT and the joy...WOOOONDERFUL!!
Wow, Doug is such an inspiration! Super fun video, the good team vibes are off the charts 😊 Good luck for the rest of the ride!🎉
Omg I already love this series!❤ also did anyone realize that when Kara was make her cookies she hurt her self more making cookies than riding the bike!😂😅🤣😁love you Kara. Love to you all and be safe!
You guys are crushing it!!! ❤ Wow. I have seen all three adventures with this crew, and I knew this one was going to be awesome! I cannot wait for the next leg of the adventure. 🎉
Your videos bring me so much joy every Saturday. I’m currently stuck on the couch with a broken ankle just dreaming of when I can get back on my feet. Your channel provides a glimmer of hope that one day soon I’ll be walking and maybe riding a bike again. Thanks for the laughs, can’t wait for the next video!!
The best adventures, the best friends, and the best laughs! This is going to be the best fun! 🌺
If Nate and Kara Biking Across the U.S. were a professionally produced reality series, they could not have cast more a more ideal collection of personalities! From the enthusiastic yet nurturing ladies to the imaginative kids, to the sensitive but wanting-to-keep-in-touch-with-their-macho men, they are all very relatable. How do they decide who sits at the front? At the back? And when did they start? Will they be crossing the Rockies during blinding snowstorms? What if the Atlantic is icy and frigid when they get there?
I think Rick being the most experienced cyclist is in the front since he has to balance the three
They have 3.6 million followers, it’s a professionally produced reality series.
Great job everyone! I've done a 3 day across the state of Maine but this is next level with the terrain and elevation. Take care!
Awe!!!! This made me miss Colorado trail Kara and Nate. Going back to watch. Love you guys. Amazing. ❤
My sister, her husband, and their kids all live in Annapolis and my partner and I with our daughter are trying to move there. It is so amazing and beautiful! I am so excited for this series to see all of you riding that bike across the US! Good luck and hope you have the most amazing experience!
I want to meet them too
Stay safe everyone. This is EPIC!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Man you guys! This has been so fun to watch. I have never been more excited to see you have posted a new video. You guys get me so excited and pumped to do an adventure like this in the future. Also Rick and his family seem so cool! They crack me up!
Love you guys so much!!!
Praying for all of your health and safety!!!
Wait, what?! People actually have days WITHOUT pain?! I’d love to know a day without some type of pain. 😂😂😂. Happy for all the folks living pain free. Your life is blessed more than you know. 🙏🏼🙌🏼🤗 So when you have a bad day just remember, there’s always someone, somewhere, in pain 😉
I’m soo excited to get this series started! I love how are you guys always push your limits. It’s very inspiring, I hope one day I’ll be able to do the same thing ❤
Been keeping up on insta!! Also what the heck Evie and Frankie have gotten soo big!!! I remember when they were super tiny during ragbrai! An “Keep the rubber side down” hahahaa
All of you be careful on your journey. I love watching your videos. After this adventure is over you definitely all deserve a two week spa time
Ahhhhh, they’re back together!!! I LOVED your Ragbrai series, so I’m super excited for the adventures this series will bring. I just love when all of you get together. I can’t believe how grown Frankie and Evie are, it’s bittersweet.
Happy Saturday everyone! New Kara and Nate is up, time to grab some coffee and live vicariously through you guys for thirty minutes!