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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @cb6866
    @cb6866 6 місяців тому +10

    Thanks Tim....I appreciate the way you do what you do...the best music , coolest rides etc. Please , be you ? I watch because of that , thanks again for the share !

  • @nancyclark8503
    @nancyclark8503 4 місяці тому +2

    It’s impressive to see so many bike trails. I don’t have very many in the Deep South Texas area.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  4 місяці тому +1

      We don’t have the greatest infrastructure in our cities but we do have a ton of trails and paths.

  • @stevebarratt6912
    @stevebarratt6912 4 місяці тому +1

    A huge Thank you Tim, I just finished my first 2 day bike packing ride, and it was amazing because of your videos and tips, you Sir are Handsome and Powerful, Cheers.

  • @pppjourneyonabike5992
    @pppjourneyonabike5992 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for these videos. Very cool.

  • @MLRomo
    @MLRomo 6 місяців тому +3

    This type of riding is just my speed!

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      It was a great overnighter. Thanks so much!

  • @neilwalton4474
    @neilwalton4474 6 місяців тому +3

    Good evening Tim,
    Extremely kind of you to take the time to reply to a complete stranger.... You are a gentleman.
    I did some gravel riding summer 2023. I cycled, among other routes, the Green Velo trail, in Poland. Fantastic riding/camping. I highly recommend it.
    So yes, I would use the Camera for stills and video. I will check out your recomendations.
    Regards, Neil

  • @rockeastwood
    @rockeastwood 6 місяців тому +3

    Cool. I'm inspired to try a bike camp, which I've never done. 2 of my favorite hobbies. Bike & Bushcraft? A new genre! We'll see 🙂 Nice trip.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому

      It’s the best- really is. You can just cover so much ground and see such cool places

  • @PRH123
    @PRH123 6 місяців тому +1

    Watching these videos really makes me want to try alt bars. Looks perfect for touring.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  5 місяців тому +1

      They are great for comfortable riding!

  • @sagehiker
    @sagehiker 6 місяців тому +2

    Nice ride and camp. Absolutely every bike loads and handles differently whether touring or packing groceries about town. I have Surly Bridge Club 27.5 and a 97 Scott Santa Cruz 700c wide tire, both touring bikes, and they pack entirely different. Get it wrong, and you have a wobbling goblin.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      100% - I kept trying to make my vintage Trek work but it was unstable and made my hands hurt.

  • @bigangus3590
    @bigangus3590 6 місяців тому +3

    Love to see the different set-ups and bikes people are riding - feeds my n+1!

  • @JCSell
    @JCSell 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Tree City Coffee is terrific! Thanks for the tour of Kent’s campus. A lot has changed since my time there finished in ‘01.

    • @JCSell
      @JCSell 6 місяців тому +1

      Also - enjoy the Finger Lakes! I frequently go to Canandaigua, NY, love that region!

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      I don’t cut through campus often but I went in ‘98 and definitely very different!

  • @greenecasey
    @greenecasey 6 місяців тому +1

    Really digging this. Giving me a lot of nostalgic vibes. Haven't lived in Ohio for almost 20 years, but use to live in that gray house across the street from campus @12:53. And use to go to West Branch when I was a kid. I'm in the Northern Rockies now, and it's pretty awesome. But man, Ohio is pretty awesome too. Cheers.

  • @ryanolinger639
    @ryanolinger639 6 місяців тому +2

    For the finger lakes, Watkins Glen State Park is a must see. The most crazy hiking trail I’ve ever seen.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому

      We are camping there. I’ve hiked it twice before. We are having a short day that day because I did want the others to be able to see it.
      Cheers!

  • @hershcreative9367
    @hershcreative9367 6 місяців тому +3

    Another awesome watch... thanks Tim!

  • @chuckrodgers4780
    @chuckrodgers4780 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video ! You and your friends know how to have fun !! Great to hear that the weather was really a non issue . Thanks for sharing !

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      We were so lucky! Sitting alone in my tent is not what I wanted to do and I’m glad I didn’t have to!

  • @donaldoutterson3071
    @donaldoutterson3071 6 місяців тому +2

    Tim nice holiday ride! On the Finger Lakes ride try to swim the in the waterfalls pool at Treman State Park, The Black Diamond Trail from Cass Park, Ithaca to Taughannock Falls is very scenic. The best sunsets are seen going West from the East, otherwise you will be riding in the afternoon shadows and hard to see. There are waterfalls and gorges everywhere. The Erie Canal is not far from the North end of the Lakes either.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому

      We have our rough route planned as we already booked our campsites. We will be hitting Ithaca, Taughannock Falls and Watkins Glenn - we have built in some hiking/swimming time.
      I've been to the Finger Lakes a few times but no one else has yet.

  • @tonyalewis9053
    @tonyalewis9053 6 місяців тому +1

    Do what you want; your videos are always great!

  • @jeffdziak6455
    @jeffdziak6455 6 місяців тому +2

    Tim, you just make so much sense. Keep on trucking !

  • @DAMN55117
    @DAMN55117 6 місяців тому +2

    Great point on the opinions on bike setups. I like to play around with different loaded setup options to the point of over analysis.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому

      I did some uncomfortable tours before I figured things out - but I still tinker!

  • @solidbob2005
    @solidbob2005 6 місяців тому +1

    Growing up in Y-town, West Branch was "the lake" when my mom would say "we're going to the lake!" Never even thought about camping there. Also been going up to finger lakes for years, if you need advice on food/drink. Also some great riding in Finger Lakes National Forest. I also went to Kent for one year and dropped out!

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому

      Nice. I have been to the Finger Lakes a number of times too but no one else in the crew has. We have all of our camping spots booked - just need to fill in our lunch spots.
      Cheers!

  • @tonywmckinney
    @tonywmckinney 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for taking us along with you.

  • @mushroomhill
    @mushroomhill 4 місяці тому +1

    8:25 I think youre on the way!

  • @neilwalton4474
    @neilwalton4474 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Tim, nice video, very informative, it looks like you guys had a great time? I live in Sweden, and unfortunately Sweden doesn't seem to have a big recreational bicycle culture.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      It was a blast!
      If there is no scene you gotta create one!

    • @neilwalton4474
      @neilwalton4474 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TimFitzwater That's a very good idea.

  • @justincapek1132
    @justincapek1132 6 місяців тому +1

    Good stuff, Tim! Looking forward to the tour videos. I'm going to try to actually edit my tour video this year.. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @KenBerger-ey2pg
    @KenBerger-ey2pg 6 місяців тому +1

    Love that you guys do these rides. Great way to spend Memorial Day weekend. Thanks for sharing

  • @neildrabinski3330
    @neildrabinski3330 6 місяців тому +1

    Haven't been out to West Branch in ages - I thought they converted all of their primitive camping into RV @ 100$/night. Miss the old days there - might have to go back. Secret Kent trail is on the todo list.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому

      Definitely a lot of RVs. Not sure if there was any other primitive spots besides the group sites?
      The Kent loop across the trail from the Moon Tower trails is one of my faves - quick, smoothish drop.

  • @lm6817
    @lm6817 6 місяців тому +1

    This is great to see! I’d love to do this. I’m a newer cyclist and must work my way up to it first

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      A good way to try it out is to just pack lightly and get and Air BnB or cabin. See if you like it before investing in all the camping gear.

    • @lm6817
      @lm6817 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TimFitzwater good idea!
      I have a cabin 45 miles away. I’ll start ringing there !

  • @zensukai
    @zensukai 6 місяців тому +2

    Great content as always Tim ... =)

  • @esromoski
    @esromoski 6 місяців тому +1

    Ahh I was hoping to make this one. My dark realm basket bag was on brian’s rockhopper tho 💜

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому

      We were chatting about both knowing you.

  • @neilwalton4474
    @neilwalton4474 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi again Tim.
    I saw on your profile that you are a professional photographer. I hope you don't mind me asking you the following question.
    I'm a bicycle tour guy, not yet tried bike packing, maybe I'm old school, but I tour with a 4 pannier set up. I've never made a UA-cam video, or any video actually, but I would like to. Would you mind recommending a quality camera for a beginner, but would also work for me when I get more experience. I'm not talking about an action camera, but I do want to get one of those too.
    Hopefully, Neil.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому

      If the four pannier set up works for you there is no reason to change it. I've done a couple of off-road(bikepacking) tours and I probably wouldn't do it with my low rider panniers again - but I will be using them on the road this summer.
      Action cam recommendations are easy - always get the latest GoPro.
      When it comes to a "quality camera for a beginner" are you thinking more for stills or video or a bit of both?
      I often ride with a Canon R8 on my back. It is really great because it is reasonably small but with a big amazing sensor. I use it with smaller, cheaper lenses but it can also mount my pro lenses if needed.

  • @Frostbiker
    @Frostbiker 6 місяців тому +2

    Awesome! Thank you for sharing, Tim.

  • @timparsons2741
    @timparsons2741 6 місяців тому +1

    Really nice , I enjoyed watching .

  • @bobtilton3024
    @bobtilton3024 6 місяців тому +2

    Riders on the storm!

  • @alexanderlawson1649
    @alexanderlawson1649 6 місяців тому +5

    In my early days as a rider in a group I had the experience of being "dropped", when I used to ride with competitive riders. Being "dropped" is somthing that only those who have been a part of the subculture, will fully understand.
    Sound advice about a "shakedown" tour, yes its a must.

    • @stephenmorton8017
      @stephenmorton8017 6 місяців тому

      Were they non-smiling road dicks? Were they all stock brokers?

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому

      We did a couple wait ups after the bigger climbs but it wasn’t much of an issue for most of the ride. I come to events like this expecting Party Pace so when we do move a little faster it is nice.
      My group ride was not with racers but we used to drop each other all the time - even if we were wearing jeans.

    • @spaceghost8995
      @spaceghost8995 6 місяців тому +1

      So what is being dropped? They just move on and forget about you I guess?

    • @spaceghost8995
      @spaceghost8995 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Macuhdohnadadoh That's why I'm strictly solo I guess. I'm like a big tortoise.

  • @TurnipGreen
    @TurnipGreen 6 місяців тому +1

    I like your buddy's black Surly. I'm thinking about a Bridge Club, and I dig his setup

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      He built that up because he didn’t have anything capable of the North Country Traverse last year and he rides it a lot now. He loves it. (He will be on the livestream tonight with it 5/30)

  • @chrisyanda8884
    @chrisyanda8884 6 місяців тому +1

    Is this where we make the definitive statements?

  • @ChristopherMessersmith
    @ChristopherMessersmith 6 місяців тому +2

    I liked this one... no helmets, no worries

  • @JDanielFerreira
    @JDanielFerreira 6 місяців тому +1

    So good and simple. Top👌

  • @Ey_up
    @Ey_up 6 місяців тому +1

    Great story!
    There are some great looking and comfort inducing sweep bars on this ride. It would be great to hear a little about them.
    (I'm just guessing at one being the Simworks Ramble bar?)
    Anyway, peace!

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      I think Brad just put the Ramble on his BridgeClub - he was running the Granola Bars like I am before. I’m not sure I want to go wider but I do want to try his set up.

    • @Ey_up
      @Ey_up 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TimFitzwater I see Brad!
      Thanks.

  • @Cycling_Brian
    @Cycling_Brian 6 місяців тому +2

    I’ve only done camping rides with one bike, my old Fuji touring bike. It handled better with a load than unloaded. I’m curious to see how my new bike handles the load this summer.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      That sounds like the Gunnar. It definitely seems to be made to carry weight.

  • @conniehoyle2669
    @conniehoyle2669 6 місяців тому +1

    Fun

  • @JohnnyBaughAdventures
    @JohnnyBaughAdventures 6 місяців тому +1

    Man I miss Ohio.. another great video 🤙🤙

  • @davidjfife
    @davidjfife 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice outing. Wife and I did a camp outing on our tandem over Memorial Day.
    What handlebar are you using? Looks comfortable. Currently running a Jones H Bar. Sometimes I love it, sometimes I don’t. Thanks.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      These are the Velo Orange Granola Bars - I like them a lot. Haven't felt a need to try out other bars though I have ridden some friends bikes with even wider sweeps which felt interesting. I did ride this bike when it was built with some Whiskey Mustache bars which were rad - but too spendy for me.

    • @davidjfife
      @davidjfife 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for the reply. I just ordered the Whiskey Winston Bar to try out. Watched your other. Video. Looks like a winner.

  • @stephenmorton8017
    @stephenmorton8017 6 місяців тому +1

    Next up, bike fishing. Then bike fish camping.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      Ya know - I fished as a kid but haven’t been interested as an adult. I’ll be honest- I’m vegetarian at home and not sure I could unhook fish. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @stephenmorton8017
      @stephenmorton8017 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TimFitzwater hemostats! path less pedaled is into it and 'plein air bike painting' to boot.
      i'm all about mixing modes.

  • @lindenmoore
    @lindenmoore 6 місяців тому +1

    You mentioned riding 10 miles you have never ridden. Do you keep track of all of the roads you have ever ridden? If so, what do you use? Love the videos, and seeing some awesome spots in Ohio.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! Yes - we are kinda obsessed with Wandrer.earth - it is a site that links to your Strava and shows you everywhere you’ve ridden and has a game aspect about new miles. Strava heat maps kind of does this but I love the map on Wandrer - I pay for the premium version.

    • @lindenmoore
      @lindenmoore 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TimFitzwater, awesome! Thanks for the response! Sorry if I missed you talking about it in a prior video. I am going to have to check it out!

    • @lindenmoore
      @lindenmoore 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TimFitzwater, I too am now obsessed with Wandrer. So cool! It is currently processing the 1109 recorded activites I have in Strava. Thank you!

  • @petercleave6652
    @petercleave6652 6 місяців тому

    That looks like a Lilac Surly Midnight Special. I’d be interested to know what (under the) top tube bag and the bike size she has. I’m looking for one for my size 50 MS

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому

      It’s a Crust Bombora with a Swift Industries bag.

  • @getpoked101
    @getpoked101 6 місяців тому +3

    I clicked your like button did it feel good?

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      Soooooo good.

    • @getpoked101
      @getpoked101 6 місяців тому

      @@TimFitzwater ua-cam.com/video/KBwVUG1c31E/v-deo.html

  • @ChristopherMessersmith
    @ChristopherMessersmith 6 місяців тому

    I had a Amazon truck go left of center, and i crashed into.it on Monday. I'm not bragging or complaining. I messed up my arms and especially crushed my ribs on my right side. My helmet never came into play. My ribs are fucked. Wear a helmet and have a great day my friends. Protect your brain... or don't. It will all be good. I grew up destroying my body skateboarding... no helmet and no pads. I'm 55 ,and doing fine.

  • @jaman5735
    @jaman5735 6 місяців тому

    If someone makes a comment about youre setup, and you cry about it Shows you cant handle critic.

    • @TimFitzwater
      @TimFitzwater  6 місяців тому +1

      What the hell are you even talking about? I was using it as a jumping off point to talk about how different bikes handle differently depending on how you load them. Some people love to make definitive statements that just aren't true for everything.
      If someone makes a stupid comment that disregards the point of the video it shows they are a troll and not adding anything of value to the conversation. Go watch Vegan Cyclist and leave us alone.

    • @spaceghost8995
      @spaceghost8995 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@@TimFitzwater When someone with third grade grammar starts trolling you pretty much know it is a worthless comment! 😂