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Matt McGinnis
Приєднався 12 жов 2020
www.manimalmatt.com
Bikepacking: DC to Hancock, MD and Back
Year two of our bikepacking adventures! The goal was to bike from DC to Pittsburgh by way of the C&O and GAP trails in just three days. After a series of setbacks, we turned around in Hancock, Maryland, but tried to make the most of the trip regardless.
Some apparel includes: Mission Workshop Hauser 10L missionworkshop.com/products/hauser-10l-hydration-pack
Mission Workshop LS Tech Tees missionworkshop.com/collections/performance-tees/products/mission-pro-mens-ls-tech-tee
Mission Workshop cycling shorts missionworkshop.com/collections/mens-shorts/products/mission-pro-mens-cycling-short
Mission Workshop x Article One Navigator sunglasses: missionworkshop.com/products/article-one-x-mission-workshop-navigator
Some apparel includes: Mission Workshop Hauser 10L missionworkshop.com/products/hauser-10l-hydration-pack
Mission Workshop LS Tech Tees missionworkshop.com/collections/performance-tees/products/mission-pro-mens-ls-tech-tee
Mission Workshop cycling shorts missionworkshop.com/collections/mens-shorts/products/mission-pro-mens-cycling-short
Mission Workshop x Article One Navigator sunglasses: missionworkshop.com/products/article-one-x-mission-workshop-navigator
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Riverfront Trail Ride with Mission Workshop Toro and Acre Series Vest
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Took some Mission Workshop cycling gear on a late fall bike ride on the Missouri Riverfront Trail. All apparel is size XL. Temperature was 38 F. Gear/Apparel: Toro handlebar bag: missionworkshop.com/products/toro Longsleeve Base Layer: missionworkshop.com/collections/base-layers/products/advanced-projects-base-layers?variant=13169415520365 Faroe Windpro Hoodie: missionworkshop.com/collections/h...
Onebag Travel with Mission Workshop Rhake VX
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I avoid checking bags because I want to make sure the stuff I pack doesn’t hinder a travel experience (that and the cost/time savings of avoiding baggage claim). I find traveling with a single backpack to be perfect, as it keeps the bag weight more evenly distributed on the body. I recently used my Mission Workshop Rhake VX for a 3.5 day work trip. 22 liters was plenty enough for the trip. Some...
Car-Free Life: Replacing Your Car with a Bicycle
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I’ve been living without a car for about a year and wanted to give a little backstory on how I made the leap and show some of the gear I use to combat the elements. Bike commuting is a journey and the best way to figure out how to do it is to try it for yourself, but I’m glad to answer what I know! Don’t worry about the unknown: the best artists know that beautiful art will stem from getting lo...
Along Mountain Roads: Bikepacking Skyline Drive to Washington DC
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maximalmatt.com/blog In the fall of 2020 I bought a bicycle to combat the feeling of inertia that I was getting during the COVID pandemic. My longtime friend and I decided to embark on our first bikepacking trip in the summer of 2021. It was 3 days and over 220 miles, going from Charlottesville, VA through the Shenandoah National Park via Skyline Drive and finally to Washington DC. We captured ...
5:57 dude looked like the Unabomber
I’ve been car free and have been commuting to work by bike for close to two months now (with many of those commutes being 13 miles one way) and I’ve been loving it. I never want to go back to car commuting and I’m considering staying car free forever.
😊 20 year car fee you are so right
Great talking points.
$1000 a month car payments,, no comment ... Yeah, midwest is where i live . I've ridden in cold , and the wind chill is what is dangerous. Wind breakers , and even your crotch area need windbreakers for the wind. Just watch that you also dont sweat, or over heat, and breathable vents on your clothes , because if you do sweat or wet, that's not too good either. Im not hard-core if it drops too low in temperature.
Took me a while to figure out which direction your left elbow was bent
I had to quit driving due to a medical condition bought a bicycle to get around and for the most part i dont miss not having a car.
Wool products c'mon man why support these brutal industries when there are ethical brands of clothing that work better, it's 2024, wake up to the suffering of our animal freinds and end their plight, you would want the same if you were in their situation.
Thanks for the comment, I will say that I made this video several years ago and have since gone vegan. Have a good day!
@@mattmcginnis7048 Thats great news, respect to you my man!
I've been doing it since 1972 in Indiana, Texas, Florida and Arizona, and find this video to be spot on. I did learn some things. Terrific information, thanks.
Car free in Houston for 5 years. I don’t worry about rain. I sweat thinking about sweating so I’m going to get wet. This past summer was tough - over 100 for many days. My commute is 10 miles each way but it’s do-able. Grocery shopping and shopping for anything is possible. Just get creative.
I don't envy those summer temps. Major props for continuing through it!
Hey, just for reference. How tall are you?
I’m about 6’4”, so the backpack will look bigger on most
@@mattmcginnis7048 thank you for the reply!
Where i live that bike would last a day before its stolen.
What colour is your Rhake? Is that Moss or Grey? Great video by the way.
Thanks! It's an older slate vx one. I actually recently traded it for a moss one though because that color is awesome
@@mattmcginnis7048 I'd love to see a video of the moss. The black is sold out, so I may consider the moss.
@@yamahapilot I'll see what I can do! As a fan of the backpack it would be nice to give the brand some exposure :)
@@mattmcginnis7048 Thanks. I'd love to see the Moss colour on video. :)
I've been car free for 13 years. It's easily one of the best decisions I've ever made!
That is an amazing investment!
I recognize St. Louis when I see it! I recently totaled my car at the Skinker exit on 40 and I’ve relied on my bike since. I just take my bike on the metrolink or bus. Stl transit works best in tandem with bike
Glad you are riding your bike! Hoping the Brickline Greenway gets completed before too long, it should solve a lot of bike commuting problems
Excellent encouraging video‼️❣️
car free baby matt! <3
Gore wear and ass fenders. Noted.
step 1 buy a bike. step 2 sell the car
I have Brompton and - its love at first ride. Works great, unparalled for stopping for a beer on the way home - roll right into the pub.
They look perfect for that!
I did this for a few years in Calgary and Vancouver. The key is to buy a mountain bike with some shocks and have a small trailer. The winter is pretty simple as you will just try different clothes that work for you. The hardest part are the hills, in the rain or snow and the crazy amount of wind sometimes. Biking put me in the best shape of my life easily. Also be sure to bike slowly as this will keep your cortisol levels low and help you keep a low body fat percentage which also makes biking easier.
Thinking about ditching cars. My car just shit the bed and I live in greater Boston, plenty of walking/biking distance jobs. Winters have been getting milder
Never been to Boston but I always hear great things. Hope you can make it happen!
i've been living without a car since 2015, i feel like i just need to sit in front of a camera and talk about why i did that and explain to my friends and family lol
I'm 67 and never learned to drive any motorized vehicles. Been bike touring 41 years since 1982. 1982 to 2018 I worked 3 months each summer so I could bike tour September to May. I retired from work in January 2018. Now I tour the same months but get social security.
To keep cycling enjoyable, keep it serviced by a professional, tyres pumped up, your body hydrated and stomach full to avoid running out of energy. This way, any wind or hills that you encounter will be at least bearable.
My current job has me driving for them. I'd like to avoid paying the cost for the car but I need the money. Finding a job is really tough rn and my skills are limited. What can I do?
I used to bike commute 20+ miles too. Then with the money i saved by not running a car i could afford to move to the city where i worked. Bikes are the fastest thing round a city. Sweet ride btw, SS rules ✊
I’ll stick to a car thanks ! Kind of difficult carrying tools on a bike
I sold 3 of my cars for a road bike
That's a hefty daily ride .nice work, 🍺
.... I'm a cyclist since 14 years old anyway but I sold my mint condition 1990 Mercury Cougar Bostonian more than a year ago (68,000 original miles) and while I miss the luxury of that car I miss nothing else!!!!! Thank you for posting this information; it's really helpful and supportive. Kind regards.
I'm a fan of making big changes slowly. There's a lot involved in going carless. I've done it for periods of my life. At other times it would have been very difficult or impossible - for example if your partner is disabled or chronically ill. Important thing is to be flexible.
See if I go slow on a big change I’m probably not going to do it
@@MyLifeInTheDesert , good luck Michael! I owe so much to bicycling. Fast change or slow change, it's all good.
Once you commit to car free, you have a sudden ability to factor things in. For example, you'll hire a car if going afar. You'll leave more time to get somewhere if riding rather than driving. But watching yourself suddenly have more disposable cash is fun. All these benefits that you didn't expect, are now there to enjoy:- better mental, physical and financial health. The banks and road patrol personnel can no longer touch you. Gas prices no longer bother, nor does concerns about traffic congestion or parking. Is there a car theft problem in your area? That won't bother you now. I could go on, but you get the idea.
@@noelgibson5956 , big advantages to going car-free! Thanks. An alternative is going Low-car. I have a car that's 24 years old, driven only when I really need to. Expenses are much lower than for a late model car.
I've never had a car a single day in my life... and it was upsetting to be quite honest. Seeing all the people that I knew getting their own vehicle and I'm just left behind..I was staying with a relative more than several years ago and I was very vocal about working towards a car (which is what I was doing at that time but situations and circumstances KEPT GETTING IN THE WAY!!) So she said to me "look there's a nice bicycle".. and I was like "you've got to be kidding me!!! Bikes are for kids or less fortunate people". Yes I did say that at the time because I wasn't looking for a bicycle. But long story short...that rusty blue bike at some pawn shop I reluctantly got and fell in love with it....then some unfortunate things happened.... fast forward to now...I have my second bicycle and now I love the two wheeled life.. maybe one day I'll evolve into getting a motorcycle if things go well
It was upsetting for me as well. I am 31 years old and I've never owned a car. Eventually I came to the conclusion that I don't really need a car in most circumstances. And it's very taxing in a lot of ways. While I have enough money to buy myself a nice car it is much better to spend them otherwise.
@@rasky1991 yes I can agree that in general having a car is far more taxing. The expenses that go into it can be overwhelming at times especially if something unfortunate happens (GOD FORBID). The gas prices of course...then the maintenance and inspections:(depending on what state you live in).
I often ride my bicycle when solo, but with 4 children i still need a car to get evwryone from point A to point B. And, no, im not letting my children ride in the painted bike gutters with cars whizzing around.
The metal at the beginning doesn’t fit at all lol
Became car free in June 2022. No regrets so far!
I love biking but you have to be realistic especially if you cross bridges or tunnels I bike more for enjoyment n use my car sparingly….. nice video though….
i haven't owned a gas vehicle for 15 years. Public transport is everywhere in asia and for the other 90% of travel it's the bicycle. Not sure the "west" it would be so easy
Good for you! Admittedly in the west it is not easy in a lot of places. I’m glad you are able to use good public transport and a bicycle! :)
I got rid of the car, and im 59 years old and ride my bike to an Amazon warehouse , my Roomate says im going to have to get another car as ill get too old to ride, yeah right.
ive been on my fixie for almost a year now, legs are stumps, lungs are back, wallet is a little thicker.
ride safe man
For 20 yrs I didn’t have a car cause I lived in NYC. But then I moved out to Long island NY where everyone has a car. But I still am bicycle only. Not only is it cheaper, but it keeps me in great shape. Perhaps I’ll get an electric car someday. In a pinch I can call an uber… but my bike is all I need really. 🚴 👍🏼
What part of LI are you in?
But that's not the American way! The American way is to spend tons of money on car, tons of money on gym subscription (that you never use) and then wonder why you are both penniless and not fit.
Agreed!
We have heard that you Americans live like that. I live in a land down under.
Aspirational!! 😅 If I am ever pain free one day, I would love to take my bike out again. Thank you for sharing the good life!
One less Car!
Well said. Very inspirational. 🚲
Your video is very inspiring. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words!
I refuse to get a single speed.
Why not try one, you may even like the idea of the simplicity and lack of complication, compared to the latest and expensive, road or MTBs.
@@kevinbourke4038 I built one once but it somehow sprouted an Alfine 8 after a while.
@@solarheat9016 would you please educate me. An Alfine 8 ? No comprehend
@@kevinbourke4038 Shimano's premium 8 speed internal geared hub. It is highly reliable and mostly silent thanks to some seller clutches. Unlike the Rohloff it can be used with a tensioner. I put my single speed wheel (Phill Wood, White Industries Trials Freewheel, and Mavic rim) on a single speed downhill bike with a Chris's King front hub I also built. That was fun until my wheels got stolen off my bike in front of my apartment. Thus ended my single speed days.
How long is it taking you to ride 20 miles on a fixie
About 90 minutes usually. One thing to note is I eventually got a bike with gears in 2022. My legs couldn't handle it that consistently (surprise surprise I guess) :)
What bike was that with the blue frame and pink/ white stripes. Gods, I wish it were easier to find Ruch-style bikes!
It’s a State Bicycle 4130 Rutherford model, single speed :).
@@mattmcginnis7048 Thanks! Personally, I prefer swept-back Dutch-style handlebars, but they are next to impossible to find here in the U.S.
@@witchplease77 Agreed, it is a sleek style!
Excellent! Just what I needed. Thanks for sharing, as finding the right cloths for my long rides in the cold is imperative. Good job.