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It was a really enjoyable day getting to ride with him and John. If/when he gets back the US, we've left it open to reconnect and adventure together a bit. He's nearing the end of his trip now. - what memories he has to be making! Thank you for watching and for dropping a comment.

@@djgregmack interesting you mention that. When I use the top/big front chain ring, the chain would often run/rattle on the front derailleur. I discovered by accident that if I give the front derailleur shifter a slight half-step of a downshift, it stops rubbing. It’s like a real quick tap of the shifter. Maybe this will help. I think it’s because the cable is stretched.

Why thank you so much! Yes, extremely fortunate to have the extensive rail trails network and miles of open, mostly flat countryside in Illinois. Really neat day riding with Mat for sure. Thanks for watching and for dropping the comment. Please subscribe for more to come.

thank you for watching!

I can understand as tubeless sure can be challenging to set up and upkeep. Thanks for watching!

I'm going to continue my practice on my Jamis Renegade soon. WTB i23 rims and 700cx38mm tires. I'll probably give the yellow tape another chance. Thank you for watching and for dropping a comment!

good advice - thank you. I do give the tires a good squeeze every time before heading out. I rode Ragbrai this year with tubed tires and was amazed at the amount of deflation I would have overnight - needed to top off the tires every morning before heading out. And I think you did make up a word.. tube'd... I like it. Thank you for watching and for dropping your comments!

great to hear. I don't go off road/bike path too often but I am glad to know I'm ready should the urge arise!

my pleasure sharing my experience thus far converting to tubeless. From everything I've watched and talking with others who have switched to tubeless, it seems to be a good way to go. I still carry a tube in my seat pack - just in case!

@@ScottCarlson-cz7wj a fellow bridge club rider! Your comment on tires and air pressure is so timely. Check out my video coming out this morning for more info on that. On my ride with Mat, I was riding on the Surly Extraterrestrial tires at about 55 PSI. I just swapped back to the stock WTB trail boss tires and went tubeless in today’s video. Thanks so much for watching and for dropping a comment! Enjoy your Bridge Club! Happy riding!

The Extraterrestrials are 27.5" x 2.5". The Trail Boss tires are 27.5" x 2.4".

@@bikesandbeyond618 Thank you. I am 61 years old and, am good for about 20 miles at 5 mph. I notice you peeled off 35 miles in about the same time. I guess I've got some working out to do -ha. Just wondering if you were running more road inclined rolling stock. I used to tour, ride centuries, race, ect. As a teen. I guess I will just have to improve my abilities. I love pottering about on the Bridge Club though; it keeps me in trouble -ha. Thxs agn!

@@ScottCarlson-cz7wj the best part of riding a bike is you go at whatever pace works for you - so you do you. I've been riding my local rail trails for over 20 years - usually doing 15 to 30 miles on a ride. My longest rides ever were earlier this year when I was preparing for and then participating in RAGBRAI. And - in all that time, I've only had one other instance of a puncture (due to a thorn on the trail) - so flatting twice in a day was very unusual to me. Keep pottering about!

sounds like a solid approach for sure.

Thank you very much for watching, dropping a comment, and most of all for subbing! Had a great day with Mat for sure! His latest video came out today - Katy trail - so cool.

@@bikesandbeyond618 just got done watching that one. it put me on to you. you are a great representative. love it.

@@stephenmorton8017 thank you. Glad the UA-cam algorithm is working! Ha ha.

When are you looking at riding the Katy? Yes - the bridge bike lane was a welcomed thing for sure. Just beware of the debris, sharp trash, and general trash that settles there. Without a doubt this is where I picked up the wire that caused two punctures on the day. Thank you for watching and for dropping a comment. Love your videos as well! Take care. Happy riding!

@@AnthonySirianni-r6d thanks for the safety advice. A hi-viz vest is a really great idea. Originally I wasn’t planning on highway riding and knew we’d be on rail trails most of the day. I was using flashing lights on the front and rear of the bike as I generally do. Thanks for watching and for taking a moment to leave your comment. Cheers to happy and safe riding ahead.

@@elzabethmorgan8020 so glad you watched and subscribed too. Thank you so much. More videos to come for sure. Maybe not big adventures like Mat just yet…but we shall see.

@@bikesandbeyond618 I’ll be sure to watch whenever you post! Thinking of getting back into cycling, so this is great inspiration!

@@elzabethmorgan8020 if you need a little more inspiration, check out my Ragbrai series… I had a great time riding across Iowa in July.

thanks so much for watching and taking a minute to comment. It means a lot. Glad to hear you felt welcome in visiting the US. Mat sure seems to be having a good time on his adventure across the country.

I never considered myself a "cyclist". Just a guy who enjoys riding. The first time I wore a cycling-specific jersey was on day 3 of Ragbrai this year - as it was college jersey day, I gave in....

Caroline! So nice to "meet" you! You absolutely got a mention. It's hard enough to work the camera and drone while riding - much less surfing the internet looking for good places to stay! If he does another US adventure again (maybe the whole Katy Trail), I'd love to tag along with him for sure.

Frank - thank you so much for the kind words (and for watching & subscribing!). I assured Mat he would be hard-pressed to find any unfriendly people as he crossed the Midwest - it's just how most of are - and Mom always stressed the importance of being kind! Looking forward to his video version of our ride together - which should be coming soon.... Thank you for your service to our great country as well. Cheers!

@@jodeethompson2035 he just emailed me this morning and said Ross is putting the finishing touches on the Missouri portion of the trip and it should be posted soon. If you follow him on instagram, he did post that he’s taking a couple days of a break on the eastern edge of Ohio/western Pennsylvania. Thank you for watching and for commenting.

Thanks for the update. Watching his adventures is a welcome break from politics!

@@jodeethompson2035 yes it certainly is! Just turn off the TV or avoid "those" channels - as their only real goal is to keep you watching and angry. Ride a bike = much happier!

@@parduez this might be my favorite comment thus far! Thank you for watching and commenting. @matryderadventures

thanks for the pro tip. post-ride I discovered yet another piece of wire/debris jammed in a different spot on the tire that worked its way into the replacement tube. All ended well and I have the bike set up tubeless for future adventures already. Thanks for watching and for commenting.

@@bikesandbeyond618 By sheer coincidence I had the same problem last week. Those wires are filaments usually from retread truck tires. And, by the way, the $ bills usually outlast the tire. I forgot about one. I changed the tire after the season and the $ had dried out and basically fell out of the tire in pieces.

@@johnpickett8041 I usually don’t do a lot of road/highway riding so I rarely have to be concerned about puncture hazards. With more than 100 miles of mostly paved rail trails near my house, this was my first flat in more than 20 years - but I always have a spare tube along.

Thank you for watching and for dropping in a comment! Sharing the video of our brief time together was the easy part for sure - my pleasure. Hopefully you get to connect with him as well. Really good guy and a fun time no less.

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Thank you for watching and for commenting as it helps the channel grow. Yes - it was really cool to have Mat riding so close to home that I was not going to miss the opportunity to meet up with him. Great guy for sure.

@@nmjazz09 thank you for watching and for dropping a comment! Much appreciated. It was a really fun day hanging out with him for a while.

@@bikesandbeyond618 I felt your melancholy-ness leaving Mat. Glad you guys are staying in touch. I'm just a part time rider myself but I'd rather watch these videos than watch TV. I really enjoy them. Now to watch your quick chat with Duzer. (who seems to have disappeared lately). Be well! Oskaloosa, Iowa.

I certainly wish I would have slowed down a bit and shot more video of my RAGBRAI experience. Next time... Thanks so much for watching. Please feel free to share any videos from my series with others. I absolutely appreciate adding new subscribers and viewers.

don't stress over it! Presuming we both live long enough, I am sure we will connect at some point! Looking back, we tended to rush early in the week to get the miles in - and didn't spend enough time enjoying the stop towns and beer stops! I know better for future events.

If you are looking for a great time and have a week in July to spare, I highly recommend giving Ragbrai a look. While this year's route was challenging based on the elevation gain, I'd do it again tomorrow without hesitation. Thank you for watching and for dropping a comment.

@@orquideabreu1 thank you for watching and for dropping a comment.

Well, I am so NOT sorry you "hate" these videos! Thank you for watching and for taking a moment to comment. I appreciate your kind feedback. For the record, it was probably the best investment of time and money I've made on myself in many years. Downside is how much I have Ragbrai-withdrawal weeks afterward....

@@iancave6753 sure sounds like we were neighbors! #61 for me. Quads and calves needed a massage for sure. Wished I had taken advantage of that at end of day 3 or 4…. Thanks for watching and for dropping a comment!

Thanks for watching and for 3 thumbs up!

Absolutely wanting to do it again....not sure if every year is a possibility but it is on the list. Next time, I'd slow down and not stress so much over being able to finish the miles or climb the hills - and enjoy it even more.

@@BethandRyanArceneaux-team985 thank you for including my videos in your catch up efforts!

Hi. Pretty sure that was the Des Moines River. Thanks so much for watching and for dropping a comment. It was absolutely one of the best weeks...

yes - and everyone claimed it was "all downhill" from there... Loved my week in Iowa! thanks for watching and for dropping a comment.

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Yes - we were blessed with great weather and excellent countryside - and people!

You should. RAGBRAI is the Sturgis for cyclists. Life is good on a bike.

@@IowaNinersFan my face hurt from smiling and laughing all week! Absolutely an excellent experience all around.

@@ridewithdanusa I swear by it. I have them on both bicycles and my lawn mower. Just finished Ragbrai with some of the fastest downhills I’ve ever ridden and never once was concerned about the security of my phone staying put.

@bikesandbeyond618 yeah I just finished ragbrai too! I have the shock absorbing mount on that bike I have it on 2 other bikes and I have wall mounts for around the house. I got rear ended by a car on my bicycle at high speed several years ago and my phone was still there.

Thank you. The first couple days I was focused on the ride and should have more/better video of days 3 through 7.... Son in Law is a bit camera shy...

@@whichypoohs yes it is. A real asset to the area. Thanks for watching!

Next time I ride to Staunton I do plan to spend some time and hopefully have a meal or a cold beverage before making the return trip home. Thanks for watching and for dropping the comments. Much appreciated.

Yep - Tour de Donut" is on the list for next year. Got a couple more get--ready rides to do for Ragbrai before next weekend.

@@joannenardoni17 yes, it is peaceful as well.

@@joannenardoni17 we are driving to Glenwood for the start of Ragbrai. Coming in from southern Illinois. Thanks for watching and dropping the comments!

Nice video .

@@stephenwhite546 thank you very much for watching and for dropping a comment.

Absolutely correct! Head and eyes - very important...

so sorry about you being injured, Completely agree with your comment that take care of yourself first and worry about fashion some other time. HI Viz is a great idea. I had a concussion from a soccer ball to the head once - it takes time to get better. Take care and hopes for a speedy recovery. Be safe.

Greg - interesting you noticed his seat height. He actually mentioned he was thinking about raising it a bit while we were on the home stretch of the ride. Thank you very much for watching and for sharing your comment.

we weren't too concerned. pretty sure we could ride faster than any sketchy things we could have encountered....