How To Bicycle Tour? This Will Motivate You To Hit The Road!

As a former Peace Corps volunteer, my reaction to hearing Ryan mention that part of his life surprises me zero. Perfect kind of guy for that. Do that bike tour. Do that Peace Corps volunteering. "Toughest job you'll ever love", the PC motto, sure applies to bike touring, doesn't it? Go Ryan! You inspire us all!

I love you and Jesus Christ loves you, as well. I ride a stationary bicycle in my garage. I love your video. At age 72, I know; old bones heal slowly. But, my next venture will be to go to Spain. And, I will study in a University. I needed the extra vote for courage. You say that you worked as a Peace Corp volunteer?

I’m only 17 years old and I’m already planning a several day long bike journey for when I’m in my 20s. This video made me at least ten times more excited for that upcoming adventure!

Great video Ryan, i am going now on my bike, jippeeee 😅👍

I am going to ride from San Francisco to Mexico to visit all the California missions this summer!

This video is so wholesome. the last 2 min were my favourite hahahah with the happy dance!

Bro looks like an actor

Thx for the vid

Talk to the locals in Spain and they will misguide u

To cheap to get the bus 🚌 😂😂

You have hemorrhoids 😂😂

Treads 😂😂

He’s just high 😂😂😂

Wow! I think I remember you from Waylon's! I plan on biking across America in August and super nervous especially doing it alone! This was definitely motivating!

lol inspiration and reality are two different animals!! Be careful!

Definitely inspired Ryan, thankyou for this video 🥰

🎉 6 / 22 / 24 🎉 you keep giving me the inspiration... it is happening, winter... BAJA 🎉 ole ole ole oleeeeee😊

Ah To be young again...

What about panniers.

I have 30 speed bicycle.Called .Roll.

Panniers.Are great.But.Make it small saddle bags.

I have experience , with saddle bags.That are too big , which means too much drag.

I agree.Saddle bags , over trailer , for air traval.

What about peanut butter and honey mixed together.

Bean and cheese barritto.

God bless you for the encouraging heads up !.

Dude is so american

Ok you convinced me with the train horn 😂

crappy winter weather out there right now. Raining cats n dogs, winds ripping through. Your video bought a smile to my face. Looking forward to spring so we can go bike packing!

Planning my first bike trip in about a month from now. First time overnight camping on a bike and ill do it about 7 days straight on the erie canal. Ill post back when im done with it. 360+ miles

My main issue is just time off from work. It is really hard to justify taking a lot of time off when I could be doing a family vacation or going to visit family. Also, I like to reserve a few days in the winter for long ski trips (I live in Colorado).

Infectious!!!

Definitely, absolutely, no doubt about it... Inspiring! You got a talent for inspiring Ryan

Very complete raw and helpful guide

Thanks Ryan! Your enthusiasm is infectious. I love biking and I am newly retired. So, with your encouragement, here we go!

Thank you Ryan

Which taillight do you use? Thanks! 🚲
Oh, and what about one of these 🦺

Avoid hills and inclined roads lol

Thank you for making this video. Today I’m picking up a second hand bike with the idea to train for a 3’200km journey around the coast of Ireland 🇮🇪 the most I’ve cycled to date is 60km in a day (followed by 2 or 3 days of pain 😂)

Have you ever heard of Darren Alff?

Great video!

bike tour isn’t really in the cards for me at the moment but on my days off i’ve been doing 30-50 miles going either north south or west it’s fun to spend a day out on the bike even if i’m not sleeping under the stars

Just watched your video. Better late than never. I have watched many bike tour videos because I plan to do one. I do day bikes on rail trails. But time to step it up. I have to say your mindset and mine are the same. I know I don’t need the high end gear. I also like to stop and smell the roses. Not in a rush. Thanks.

hi i have a cheap bicycle steel frame with 26 size. but no any mounting brazen i want to convert it into touring bicycle

Hey Ryan, i salute you! What can you say about my plans...at 67, having a heavy (1125 WH) Dual Battery 85 Nn Bosch Highspeed 45kph...140kg Total weight (My Weight 70kg, Panniers35kg and Ebike 35kg) Plus water! Hard to do? It is my first time! Thanks for your Tips

It's good to rewatch this one every so often.

Thank you Ryan! Helpful and inspiring! I'm very keen to get back into this type of adventure... just wondering if do it alone, with my family (wife, kids 8 & 10) or a friend. Or all of the above! P.S. I was in Honduras 2001-2002! SE6 Volunteer! Nice to see you pop up here... Richard tried to hook us up on FB about 10 years ago when I was living in Sweden, now back in Aus.

Man very true i love biking,its the best you get to feel the world. Thank you

I just see your video, thank you for wonderful advices sir . 🚲 😊