How and Why to Bike Tour. Bike Touring 101
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- This video is about the basics of bike touring. If you've never been bike touring or you are just getting started, this video will address the following questions:
What is bike touring?
Why go bike touring?
What's the difference between bike touring and bike packing?
How do you bike tour?
Where do you stay when bike touring?
What do you eat when bike touring?
How do you prevent saddle sores?
How do you secure your bike?
How much do you carry when bike touring?
How do you navigate when bike touring?
What if your bike breaks down?
How doing you get to and from your starting and ending points when bike touring?
What is Amtrak roll-on service?
What is a typical day of bike touring like?
When do you start riding? How far do you ride in one day?
Do you take rest days when bike touring?
What do you do if it rains when bike touring?
How did you start bike touring?
How long have you been bike touring?
So, kick back and enjoy the ride!
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So many gems in this video. "It's your trip, and I'm not your mother." "Sometimes just putting on your raincoat makes the rain stop." 40,000 miles is quite the accomplishment; hopefully you've got a lot of miles ahead of you that will be shared in future videos. Keep it up Paul.
Thanks again Nathan. I'm slowing down a bit. But I'm in no hurry anyway. As long as you keep watching, I'm gonna keep making videos as long as I can.
@@paulsuchecki3985 And tips to avoid knee pain? Im 29 and recently did 400km and my knee's suffered for it.
@@Hashslingingslasher- Everyone is different. When I have experienced knee pain I figured it was due to my seat height being too low or I just over exerted myself. Your mileage may vary.
@@paulsuchecki3985 Yep, first thing i did was raise my seatpost and handlebars. Praying you're correct. Cheers for the response
@@Hashslingingslasher- Seat height is very important. While pedaling your knee should almost go straight, but not quite. You get the most power out of the pedal stroke just before the leg goes straight. If your knee goes totally straight, the seat is too high. But if your knee stays bent too much, the seat is too low. To get it just right, sit on the bike stationary next to a wall or fence (to hold you up). Put your heel on the pedal and your knee should go straight at the bottom of the stroke. That way when the ball of your foot is on the pedal (as in a natural pedal stroke) the knee will almost straighten, but not quite. If the seat post height is off by a quarter inch either way it is noticeable. I don't know if that is the reason for your knee pain, because I'm not a doctor, but that is how I would make sure my seat is the right height. I hope that helps. Paul
I'm 65 in May, lost my wife last year and she was the only reason I was 'adulting.' So, now I'm going to take off on what's officially been dubbed my "Ride Till I Die" round-the-world bike tour.
Videos like this help chip away from any lingering trepidation I may have and the tips and tricks are great!
I will be camping out a lot and taking advantage of the "Warm Showers" program and network of tourers across the world.
Can't wait!
Gary, sorry to hear about your wife. There are no words. I'm glad that you are staying active after such a loss. There still might be some adventure left out there somewhere. Just gotta go find it. Stay safe, I hope to see you down the road!!
Hi where are you now? I'm crossing Canada
Hope all is well now.
Were all waiting patiently on a rtw update
Very inspiring for a 67 year old Kiwi who is planning his first 100k trip on a bike when it gets nearer to summer. Thank you.
Well done overview of bicycle touring. I’m well into my 60s and have toured for nearly 50 years (mostly in my 20s and 60s). This video does an excellent job of presenting many of the things and experiences I have encountered through the years.The older and slower I get, the more I enjoy each and every mile of touring.
Thanks for watching! I agree that the older I get, the slower I get and I definitely appreciate each day that I get to spend bike touring more and more. Well said. I might use that in my next video. 😉 Ride on! I hope to see you down the road.
I love this guy
I toured when I was in my 20's, now 68, and almost 1 year post traumatic surgery. I'm alive, restoring my health, and planning to rail trail as a combination to my 4 X4 truck camping travels. Thanks to your videos, I hope go "wander bike" the Virginia trails your videos showed off. I am introducing my daughter and grandkids to cycling distances as well. Reading the comments show how aging can indeed be integrated with cycling. Thanks for your efforts and encouragement. It's working.
I love this video! I just learned how to ride a bike at 18. My parents aren’t that active so I feel like I missed out a lot on the camping/ nature/ adventure experience. This definitely opens up a lot of opportunity. Thanks!
You can do it! Thanks for watching. Stay safe and ride on! Hope to see you down the road.
I am glad I found your videos. There is something about the way you carry yourself and tell your stories that is so inspiring. You're self assured and confident with how you choose to travel. I'm young and have done several long distance bike trips. I want to keep going all my life. I'm still trying to find my own style making bike adventure videos and seeing yours is a refreshing switchup from most other outdoor adventure content on UA-cam. I hope to learn from you. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the nice comments. Making videos has become a very enjoyable hobby. I'm still a beginner but I'm learning a lot. I think what makes a good video is the story. I've seen a lot of travel and bike videos with some amazing footage, but there's no story. It seems like they're just cutting from one random awesome shot to another random awesome shot. A story makes the awesome shots more compelling. And then present that story in an interesting and "eye-catchy" way. I'm still learning. Thanks again. Ride on!
Always enjoy and appreciate your videos! Great perspective. Thanks for sharing!😎✌🏼
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it. 👍
Brilliant. Well done. Great info.
Thanks for watching! Stay safe out there and ride on!!
Now that is some good sound advice. And pretty darn entertaining to boot.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Hell yeah! Your videos are the best. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences and thoughts about bike touring!
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Ride on!
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Great video. Lots of good info here! Thank you Paul.
Thanks, I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it. Stay safe and ride on!
Of all of the videos produced out there, Paul makes 'em the best! Thanks, Teach!
Thanks Bryan. I want to retire soon and go full time bike touring. Thanks again!
You are truly an inspiration, can't thank you enough.
So nice of you. Thanks for watching!
Paul - Amazing. You rule. True inspiration.
Thanks! I really appreciate it. More to come. Stay safe and ride on!!
So useful! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
You Sr are a legend! Keep touring and making these awesome vids!
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
So much knowledge. Thank you very much!
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it.
this was the coolest video ive seen in a while! Love your attitude about life and appreciate all your wisdom!
Wow, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😁
Haha. Good one Mr. S 🤙🏼Keep them coming.
Thanks for watching. I'm always working on something. 😎
Such an excellent video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
LOVED this video! Yes to trial and error and making mistakes! Just keep moving forward. Awesome, awesome video!
Wheels!! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Means a lot!😁
i love your videos, commentary and general spirit. never stop!
Thanks. I appreciate it!
Lots and lots of great info. Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
Subscribed! Keeping it real and having fun. Champion of we the aging every-human! Great story teller. Ride On brother!
Welcome aboard! Much appreciated. Hope to see you down the road!
thanks Paul for sharing your bike touring experience.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
great stuff,your never too old to enjoy a bike adventure
True!! Thanks for watching. 😎
All of this video was great. Inspiring. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Really enjoy watching your videos! Very encouraging.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Simply the best.. well laid out
Thanks again. I really appreciate it!
Great video thank you.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it!
All your videos are great but this is a gem; keep on keepin’ on buddy!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Thanks for the input, you the man.👍
Thanks for watching. 😎
@@paulsuchecki3985 I like how real you are,I often tough about going away like you,and try to find more of myself, except,my health is not the best, neither my wallet,I am close to your age,and I dig you staying in hotel's,that makes sense to me,I love been able to stay clean,and getting a gd night rest, nothing can replace that,that is why I rather stay riding near home, keep on riding,God bless.
Very inspirational video Paul! Can’t wait for spring so I can get back out on my bike.
Sorry about the late response. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Thanks for a good training for beginners
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Ride on!
Amazing videos - thank you!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it!
Paul, love the channel I'm doing my first tour in June this year, you are inspiring Keep Riding ,Corey
Thanks for watching! Have fun and stay safe out there. Hope to see you down the road. Ride on!
You are a great inspiration. Thanks
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
I love these videos! I’m new to touring and the way Paul tells it like it is while encouraging adventure and discovery gets me excited for my first big trip!
Sorry about the slow response. Been out biking. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
Awesome as always, Paul. Thanks for many great insights/tips. Stay safe and good riding. 👍
Thanks, you too! Hope to see you down the road. 😎
I want to “like” this video a dozen times. Great vid. Thank you!
Thanks, I really appreciate it. Hope to see you on the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Once again, you've knocked it out of the park. Your editing is great, too!!! Thanks for giving a great overview which I'm sure will help many in years to come.
-Adam
Thanks Adam. This one was especially fun to make. I got to use some really old footage. Thanks again for watching.
Top Notch!!! You have a talent for explaining that is informative and relatable.
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
This is such a great video. It is filled with valuable information. Thanks for making it.
Your videos have a great vibe and are really informative, Paul. I'm looking to get into long bike tours, and I'll keep coming back to your videos. I watched your Erie canal video three times. thanks:)
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Awesome tips man. Awesome video. Really like it keep up
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Ride on!!
Inspirational! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😎
Paul you are amazing!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!
Fantastic video!! Love your advice never to ask a local for directions. Your approach to cycling is a breath of fresh air, so genuine and not reliant on high tech overpriced equipment. The free wind still blows in your face and puts a smile on it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. Simple and reliable is better than high tech and fancy. When I started bike touring, they didn't have a lot of fancy high tech stuff and back then I was broke and couldn't afford it anyway. But you are right. the smile is priceless! Thanks again.
Very well done! Loads of useful information
Glad it was helpful! Thanks again.
Loved riding along
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed that Paul. Thanks.
Thanks for watching. Ride on!
Thank you for sharing useful information in bike touring.
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. More to come. Stay safe out there.
Great foundational video. I like the idea of slowing down and getting back to basics.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!
Lovely video thanks from Oz
Thanks. Greetings from the USA!
Great Vid! Gonna see if I can get my Vintage 80's Giant cleaned up and roadworthy and go again......thanks for the inspiration young man!!! 👍😁
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!
Very smart and wise man, practical and real suggestions. Thank you sir!!!
Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Man, what a thorough video! Great info. Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks again.😎
O love how you made all this adventure stuff simple,one of this days when I feel better and ready to tough it out,I'll do it,but for now as you you do enjoy been near a comfortable bed,I keep staying near home,thanks for the teaching 😊
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe!😎
Great video. Best explanation for why to tour by bike
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!
I love your videos Paul. I learned much from them.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
Great advice in a well put together video. Thank you, Paul. Keep those pedals turning! Joe (51) UK.
Thanks for watching. Ride on!
Thank you - very well done video!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
Congratulations bud. You are living the life. Keep on rolling. John in Alberta Canada
Thanks, John. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you on the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Your videos crack me up. I love the truth bombs. I love your folksy, matter of fact way of presenting bike touring. I find it fun to hear your perspective of bike touring, as compared to what I experienced and wrote about in my book about biking the southern tier. It is so true, we all ride our own ride, at our own pace and the best part of biking, other than the freedom, is the great people you meet along the way. Great job on your videos!! Lots of great wisdom shared from a lover of bike touring.
Thanks! I've got the Southern tier on my list. I will have to check out your book. I just looked it up on Amazon. Pretty Cool! What year did you make that ride? Never mind, I'll just read the book. LOL! 😁
Really cool video. You have what many youtubers don’t have in this subject, wisdom and life experience. Good narrative. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the nice comments. Ride on!
Just wonderful!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it.
This is one of my favorite videos I am inspired Paul you sir are bike touring spokesman
Wow, thanks! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
nice video Paul I enjoyed it and the good information. Shalom
Thanks for watching. Peace to you. Ride on!
Hi Paul just recently found your videos and wish I found them long ago but better late then never. Great inspiration and so informative thanks for the videos great job.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. 😎
Another great video! Thanks, Paul. Your stuff is always fun to watch. This video has lots of great information, just like all your others.
Thanks for watching! People have asked me to make a video about how to bike tour, what gear I use, and about my bike. This is the 1st of more to come. Thanks again.
Excellent video, thank you. I love your simple straight approach.
Waiting for the weather to change then I will complete my first bike tour.
Stay safe
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Congrats on the first bike tour. Stay safe and ride on! Hope to see you down the road.
Paul,
This was a great video! On my 2nd trans America tour at 63yrs old. Like you I started touring in H.S. while living in Indiana. Now I eBike and use my touring bike. keep up the good work!
Butch
Butch, thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe out there and ride on!!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Finally SOMEONE WITH THE GRIT to tell like it is. Your experience is what I’m looking for sir. You just made my thanks giving and millennium. I have been trying to explain real life scenarios when people want the glamour of everything. Your just what I need to prove I’m right. Thank you so much ☺️
SEMPER FI
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
I've just found a gem of a channel. Im looking to start bike touring over here in UK then Europe this year
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Good stuff Paul, really enjoyed it!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Love it. Refreshingly informative. Unpretentious. Making biketouring less daunting, so better than most channels about it.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe out there!
You talk about interesting bike tour video 😮 I love it the in-depthness of how he explains how to basically survive while on the open roads
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎
The best bike touring guide on youtube! You are awsome Paul. I cycled a lot in my late teens and early 20s. I plan to be back on the saddle this year, after almost 20 years break.
Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the road. Ride on!
Couldn't have said it better myself. Wonderful video.
Thanks Bro. Something to do when the weather is bad.
Pretty good video thanks Paul. You are a born storyteller. The art of storytelling is and has been in humans' DNA for thousands of years, as a way of passing on information and entertaining folks. Well done, keep it up!
Thank you very much. I appreciate your positive comments. I'm a school teacher, so I tell stories everyday. They say, when it comes to film, it's all about the story! Thanks again!
you got style, great stuff thanks
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!
This was a really good video! Thx for ALL of your motivation!! We are just starting to research bikepacking.
Glad it was helpful! I hope to see you on the trail somewhere. Thanks for watching!
I have been watching your videos since last year and I love how simple and informative they are. You had mentioned that your goal is to ride across the US when your 70, which is 12 years down the road. I’ll be retired by then and have the same goal of riding coast to coast. It would be great to have company!!
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! I hope I'm stilled able in 12 years. If so, I could always use the company. The question is, can you ride slow enough to keep my pace? I'm kind of a turtle, and growing slower every year!!
I love your videos. I’m your age and I still love to stay active with bicycle touring and running I have a awesome summer of bike touring and adventure planned.
Thanks for watching. Sounds great. Keep moving my friend. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Well done.Thanks.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.
Just fantastic and inspiring damn
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Great videos, I really enjoy them
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Paul , I'm 71 and I'm just getting started. I enjoy your video's very much. Hope to see ya on the trail some day.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on! 😎
This guy is awesome. He tells it like it is. I am about his age and his comments make me chuckle. He gives me hope!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!
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Paul thank for all you do
At 67 years young , Easter I celabrated 60 years of bike riding thanks again,
Garry Raleigh N.C.
Thanks for the support. I appreciate it. Keep on Pedalin'!
Wow what a great video . I’ve been ridding forever. I’m gonna be 56 in June . I’ve just started over the last year getting the bike touring fever . I’m hopping to get out this summer and do my first ride . This video was by far one of the best that I’ve seen . Stay safe maybe I will see you on a trail up here in the Chicago area .
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Lots of good trails in the Chicagoland area. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
Awesome video! It’s been years since I’ve done this, and I miss it. Springfield Missouri to Astoria Oregon back in 2003. After that, college, marriage, kids, big spare tire around my middle. Lol. One day when the kids are older we’re all gonna get back to bicycles. It really is the ultimate freedom, I miss it. Love your videos.
Thanks for watching. Sounds like you have a lot of good memories about bike touring. It's never too late to get back into it. Just start off slow. I'm sportin' a bit of a spare tire myself these days. I need to get out and ride more. Thanks again!
Really enjoyed this
Thanks again. I really appreciate it. 😎
Amazing video as always Paul! Very informative, interesting and the scenary you chose is absolutely beautiful. Thank you kind Sir! Hope all is well, God Bless 🙏🚵🤗
Alex, Thanks Buddy. Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your support. God Bless You Too!
thank you for the video loved it Andy from England
Greeting to you Andy, from the USA. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
very helpful and encouraging.. 👍
Thanks for watching. Stay safe out there!😎
Your video really motivated me to go do my bike tour. Thanks alot
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Presentations are excellent. I enjoy the very much they accentuate the basics just go out and do it. I enjoy videos at 68 years old.
No flash just the basics.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Keep pedaling!