I love it that the bike of the professional bike mechanic is the only one without brifters and disc brakes of the whole bunch! And by far the best looking!👍😁
I have a 45 year old classic with non aero levers. My everyday has disks and 9 speed brifters. 9 speed stuff is so cheap now, I've loaded up with spare everything.
I don't know if you are looking at comments on older videos, but I love the rando content. Ever since I heard you mention it during an interview on Path less pedaled, I've been intrigued. I love the idea of the "not a race". Its part of why running events were always seemingly more accessible to beginners, running events see finishing as an accomplishment, and road racing events, not so much. Anyway, in the last few months I've increased my "long rides" from 15 to 35 miles. I hope to be doing 75 before winter hits. I was worried that my 8 year old GT Grade wasn't a good bike for it, but its comfortable, and like you say, there's nothing wrong with my bike.
I just had to find a way to say thank you so much. You told me that Trek was way over stocked with bikes so I went down to my local Trek dealer and bought a 2023 X Caliber 8 for half of the original price. It is my first 29er and a great 70th birthday present to myself.
Hello bike farmer, I'm in NJ and just got some mountain bikes for my family. I can't wait to go for some rides. I'm working on fixing my bicycle even though it is new. Enjoy watching your channel for bicycle maintenance and repair. Beautiful ride in the country. Thanks for all the info
Great job on the vid production. Definitely a most beautiful area and ideal for road cycling. Have enjoyed a number of vintage road bike events in that region. Climbs are just long enough and awesome fun, roller coaster rewarding. There's areas that reminded me of Belgium Netherlands and yet the driftless region has way better surface condition.
Lovely to see relatively empty roads - makes such a difference to cycling enjoyment. And there is also a Taliesin, near Aberystwyth in Mid Wales.......
awesome vid . Wisconsin has some really nice bike riding. Wisconsin is such a beautiful state. i have gotten the rail tril guide books on wisconsin. Now just got to get there!! Thanks for sharing this awesome video.
I'm new to biking. Are you using a gravel bike or road bike and road tires? At first I thought road bike but then there are parts where you had to go over some dirt and gravel.
Love your channel. Have you ever thought about RAGBRAI? I’m a 10x rider and can tell you it will be the time of your life…. First year 627 miles in 7 days. It’s much shorter nowadays, 400-500. I’m in California and it’s a hall getting me and my gear there at the same time.
I did my 230km ride with 21kmph average around 996m of elevation and 10 hours 42 min of riding I took more time too busy swiming on the destination 😂 that drained my energy badly and after entering the city the traffic just killed the average speed 😢 i have a hybrid 🙃
Outstanding video. Beautiful country, amazing roads and trails. Incomparable scenery. I'm in So Oregon and we have spectacular roads,, but.. the auto traffic is a serious issue. Too much of it and too many disrespectful (rural) marijuana growers.
I watch another tuber called salty beard for his touring. How about talk us through building a tour bike like yours, ideas on vintage steel frames and mechanics , gear and organizations.
You had a pre-panned rout. So if you did this, but had no rout and no plan, and did not even know where you were going, would you be participating in Randomneuring?
you don‘t wake up and think ‚let‘s hop on a bike and ride 200k!‘. It grows. You are managing a small amount of k and then the desire comes to bike more. One time one wants to do the 200, or 300 or 600.
I love it that the bike of the professional bike mechanic is the only one without brifters and disc brakes of the whole bunch! And by far the best looking!👍😁
Yes indeed it is the best looking Bike!
@PaulR-lk9ry I'd say Andy is pretty close...^^
I have a 45 year old classic with non aero levers. My everyday has disks and 9 speed brifters. 9 speed stuff is so cheap now, I've loaded up with spare everything.
I know the feeling. We get tired of the hassle and prefer the simple stuff. A lot of bike shop people I’ve met rides fixed gears too, me included.
Ontario randonneur here. 🇨🇦. That route looks gorgeous. 🤩
Your bike is the pinnacle in my opinion. Depending on tyre clearance that’s what basically all people need and serviceability is easy and low-cost.
26:36 - Do you ever find yourself compelled to moo at the cows? I must. Always! lol
That's some beautiful countryside to ride in!
Moo at cows, honk at geese, and talk to the horses. Every ride, every time.
You should film more of these. Love these kind of vids. Was a little disappointed in the lack of classic Rando bikes though.
I’ve been too busy to ride but I finally found good help at the shop so 🚴🏼♂️💨
I don't know if you are looking at comments on older videos, but I love the rando content. Ever since I heard you mention it during an interview on Path less pedaled, I've been intrigued. I love the idea of the "not a race". Its part of why running events were always seemingly more accessible to beginners, running events see finishing as an accomplishment, and road racing events, not so much. Anyway, in the last few months I've increased my "long rides" from 15 to 35 miles. I hope to be doing 75 before winter hits. I was worried that my 8 year old GT Grade wasn't a good bike for it, but its comfortable, and like you say, there's nothing wrong with my bike.
Looks fantastic. Curious about a map of the route and your elevation gain. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Totally should’ve put that in there…130 miles. 6500 ft of climbing
Dude. You do that entire ride one-handed? Whoa.
I just had to find a way to say thank you so much. You told me that Trek was way over stocked with bikes so I went down to my local Trek dealer and bought a 2023 X Caliber 8 for half of the original price. It is my first 29er and a great 70th birthday present to myself.
Hello bike farmer, I'm in NJ and just got some mountain bikes for my family. I can't wait to go for some rides. I'm working on fixing my bicycle even though it is new. Enjoy watching your channel for bicycle maintenance and repair. Beautiful ride in the country. Thanks for all the info
I rode 34 miles yesterday and that was enough!
Great job on the vid production. Definitely a most beautiful area and ideal for road cycling. Have enjoyed a number of vintage road bike events in that region. Climbs are just long enough and awesome fun, roller coaster rewarding. There's areas that reminded me of Belgium Netherlands and yet the driftless region has way better surface condition.
Nice roads and trails
So happy for you, one of the greater joys in life.
Love biking around Madison. And to do it in May! Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
Great Spring ride Andy (vitual for me in KTx). I miss those Sping days in Wis...the green replaced the brown of winter...
Cheers, C
Last Sunday i rode 30 Miles with my Pashley Guvnor equipped with a whopping 3 Speed Sturmey Archer. It was a joy to ride.
You should do a ride by the numbers distance,time,elevation. Awesome ride, thanks for the video!
Lovely to see relatively empty roads - makes such a difference to cycling enjoyment.
And there is also a Taliesin, near Aberystwyth in Mid Wales.......
Nice. Thanks for sharing! The tourist traffic here makes it way too dangerous to ride on pavement. The rolling coal folks are especially fun 🙄
What a beautiful ride and video. Nice countryside for cycling, even the car driver seem to stay on distance. Thank you!
Lovely country side, and a good effort getting around the 200km. Goodonya mate.
Especially good one! Love the Driftless in all ways. It’d be nice to see a route map for rides like this. Thanks, BikeFarmer.
awesome vid . Wisconsin has some really nice bike riding. Wisconsin is such a beautiful state. i have gotten the rail tril guide books on wisconsin. Now just got to get there!! Thanks for sharing this awesome video.
Love this content🚲
I hope to make much more!
I'm new to biking. Are you using a gravel bike or road bike and road tires? At first I thought road bike but then there are parts where you had to go over some dirt and gravel.
Looks like a great spring ride! Thanks for the video ✔️🚴
The video felt like a chill movie
First part of the ride looks familiar with Terry, Paul, Steve and I. Nice video!
When I’m at work and can’t ride love watching yall
That is a beautiful part of the state. Love riding motorcycle there. Frank Lloyd Wright architecture is awesome.
Watching it for the 3rd time. It's so nice. I hope one day I'll be fit enough for at least a 100k ride
Great video. What city is KT #525 located in?
I really enjoy these rando vids; they get me in the mood to ride. Nice Norsk style bike shelter in Mt. Horeb. Thanks.
Great ride dude 😊 you have such beautiful scenery, weather, roads and landscape wow I wish I was there one day maybe ❤😊 from Pete UK 🚴🏻👍
Hi! Do you know the name of your glasses frame? Looks like ray-ban 3025 but i am not sure
Did the 200K from Delavan through Sun Prairie and back a few years ago........in April with less than 100K in total training. Slept well that night.
Love the frame bag! What brand is that?
Hi BF, I love the music on this one😊
Hell yeah hope you enjoyed sir
What kind of tires do you prefer for rides like this? Something a bit wider than a road race tire, maybe with a little puncture protection?
Such a fun way to spend the day.
Love your channel.
Have you ever thought about RAGBRAI?
I’m a 10x rider and can tell you it will be the time of your life…. First year 627 miles in 7 days. It’s much shorter nowadays, 400-500. I’m in California and it’s a hall getting me and my gear there at the same time.
You inspire.
Amazing bike trails
I have shattered my acl joints in shoulder n knee. My bike days are over.
Great stuff. Is the route available on strava or ride with gps?
I figured that you'd have to average around 14 mph in order to go 200 km in 10 hours - assuming 1 hour of breaks total. Does that sound about right?
I did my 230km ride with 21kmph average around 996m of elevation and 10 hours 42 min of riding I took more time too busy swiming on the destination 😂 that drained my energy badly and after entering the city the traffic just killed the average speed 😢 i have a hybrid 🙃
Beautiful.
Outstanding video. Beautiful country, amazing roads and trails. Incomparable scenery.
I'm in So Oregon and we have spectacular roads,, but.. the auto traffic is a serious issue.
Too much of it and too many disrespectful (rural) marijuana growers.
Nice camera work.
I watch another tuber called salty beard for his touring. How about talk us through building a tour bike like yours, ideas on vintage steel frames and mechanics , gear and organizations.
Link to the Garmin?
Good times man!!
Cool! Cool! Cool!
You had a pre-panned rout. So if you did this, but had no rout and no plan, and did not even know where you were going, would you be participating in Randomneuring?
This REALLY makes me miss the Driftless...
I mean, it even makes me miss Kwik Trip...
Actually, Taliesin West is in Scottsdale, Arizona, about three miles from my winter home. Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Why should I ride 200k? 🤔
Its just you and your bike feels like a loooooooooooong meditation
you don‘t wake up and think ‚let‘s hop on a bike and ride 200k!‘. It grows. You are managing a small amount of k and then the desire comes to bike more. One time one wants to do the 200, or 300 or 600.
First!
Sorry, 200k of what?