I want to thank all the viewers who have shared and posted so many positive comments about this video. If you would like to see the the "Directors Cut" by filmmaker Davis Yates - which includes interviews and more great video of the Colorado Trail - click here : kzread.info/dash/bejne/dY2Nz6eqYszSYMo.html

@ToddNZMTB

3 жыл бұрын

well done mate, excellent video!

When your wife was there at the end. Woooo. Got me. Awesome adventure, thank you for capturing it and sharing.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, I think the emotion at the end of the trail really came thru in the video. I really was blown away when she made the banner and waited for me at the end of the trail in Durango. I'll never forget this 💕

Dave..I'm a 62 yo female obsessed with mountain biking..This documentary meant so much to me....inspiring and deeply moving.... !!!

@daveandrew589

3 жыл бұрын

OK then, when are you going?

@kennethsilvestri4161

3 жыл бұрын

Im in need of someone to possibly do a portion of this trail, or connect me to anyone interested. Or, just hookup to ride out there,718 755 4031. Kenny

65 year old and now seriously considering doing this myself. Thanks. It is really nice to see this when anyone does it but kind of special to me when a mature guy shows that 20 and 30 yr. olds are not the only ones who love this life.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

All I can say is that biking this trail is so worth it!

Wow. I am speechless. Probably one of the best documentaries I have ever seen.

@ZeeFrankensteel

4 жыл бұрын

I was about to say the same! This guy is a natural storyteller. I've done 3 bikepacking trips...and this one is now on my bucket list!

3 things that tell me Dave is a great guy: 1- Likes to stop and smell the flowers 2. He likes to ride bikes 3. Most important: Drinks Pacifico out of a can. Great documentary.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. I really love my wife, too.

@thisorthat7626

3 жыл бұрын

@@davebaumann5567 Thanks for adding that. She definitely supported you in many ways on your ride. Great video and great philosophy. Blessings to you both.

Makes me look forward to being 65. Many thanks.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

From one 64-year old to another, thanks for the inspiration to keep getting out there and pushing one's limits.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary - I really appreciate your comment.

Dave please make a video on how you prepared in more detail. Equipments, your bike, navigation etc. what you took with you that was absolutely needed and things you could’ve done without. Anything you need to do for safety? Wild animals? Thanks

3 things that matter: 1 - Epic journey, it made me want to do it. 2 - Really excellent filmmaking, Mr. Yates should be very proud. 3 - Totally priceless support from your wife, you are a very, very fortunate man and smart enough to appreciate it. Much respect to all of you.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

What a great comment! Thank you.

Well done, sir. I just turned 61 and this trail is now on my bikepacking list. Thank you for an awesome adventure.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Right on, brother. I'm a 25 year old southern man that has gotten very much into mountain biking over the past year. You've inspired me to attempt this entire trail - probably in the springtime. Very well done documentary. Thank you my friend.

I loved every bit of this film. Thanks so much for sharing. Great job by Davis Yates as well.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Scott, thanks for the comment.

A really well put together documentary. Great message acknowledging God’s creation and love for your wife. Very refreshing in this day and age.

@ramrajlg

3 жыл бұрын

god's creation???? wow!

@markhrabe

3 жыл бұрын

@joan Marshall get over yourself. Me mentioned God in the documentary.

@markhrabe

3 жыл бұрын

*He

@tjrioux3059

3 жыл бұрын

Please wake up to the fact that there is ZERO proof of a god or any of the many gods that man has created. Give science a hug and get real. You’ll feel free and “ born again”.

@tjrioux3059

3 жыл бұрын

@José Fernández. To answer your question re “on what basis” does Joan Marshall make her comment, I will say that her basis is she is human and she has a right to her opinions and to reveal them in this KZread format. Your “basis” retort really isn’t a result of thinking - it’s just your knee-jerk reaction of fear.

Dave, you are the great MAN, I respect you as the strongest man in this world.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

No ...really I'm just a determined dinosaur ;)

I'm 34 and I just told my two year old I'm going to do that someday. I'm going to be like you someday. Thank you for sharing!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - my only advice is don't wait until your 64 to do it.

My Uncle Jim, who lived in Colorado, told me every time he would visit that I MUST see Colorado! Year after year I heard this as a kid. 25yrs+ later I went to Colorado. While Uncle Jim had long passed away, he was SO right! The beauty at times almost brought me to tears. Awesome job on this Documentary. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Your outlook is Awesome!

@davebaumann5567

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

Man I miss my home state (CO native, WA living.) This trail is now on my bucket list!

Beautiful. Simply amazing. Great documentary, thank you!

Well done. I enjoyed reliving my trip fom 2016. You have a good partner, honour her and keep your wheels rolling.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Thanks so much for this exceptional documentary. I did the trail in 2010 and it is one of the highlights of my life. I took 20 days, 18 cycling and 2 rest. Your story brings it all back to life for me.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. It took me 20 days in the saddle and 8 overnights on the trail. I'm sooooo glad my wife agreed to shuttle me to many of the trailheads.

Words can’t express how amazing this documentary was! So inspirational. Well done!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Glad you liked it!

A truly magical documentary.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

Bucket list, what an adventure, thanks for sharing and congratulations, as well to your wife, yah couldn't do it without her.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right, buddy!

Uff! This is definitely one of the best videos/documentaries that I’ve ever seen on KZread. Thanks a lot Dave.

Oh wow! At 60 you did this? I am barely 50 and in pretty good shape, I can't imagine of doing this alone!! Go Dave!! You are a rock! Amazing footage and just spectacular views!!! Thanks for sharing!!

@ecoriv78

4 жыл бұрын

If he was alone, who was filming and taking pictures?

@DavisYates

3 жыл бұрын

​@@ecoriv78 That would be me :) I run a production company in Colorado and went along with Dave on some segments to film and edit this.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you! Davis Yates, who lives in my neighborhood (19 years old) rode with me on some of the segments and flew the drone and took the spectacular shots you see in the video. He's a great young cinematographer who put this video together.

So inspiriting! Thank you!!!

I also like the fact that you don't keep asking people to like and subscribe - such amazing content sells itself

Such an inspiration. Loved it!

This should be on Netflix, your an amazing story teller sharing an amazing adventure!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

That would be cool!

Stunning country , what a trail

I’m 67 and this video makes me want to do the trail

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Desire and determination are the only requirements to do this trail. Do you have it?

Absolutely inspiring! Thank you

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

This amazing documentary needs to be sold to Netflix. Brilliant stuff. I look forward to more adventures Dave.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Dave, brilliant, just...brilliant.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Brooks Thanks Mark!

One of the few personal documentaries/adventure stories done in this diary format that I've seen and actually loved. well done.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Excellent, Excellent production ! Amazing aerial footage. Those drones have come a long way and you did a great job controlling it. Thumbs Up !!!

outstanding Dave!!!!! What a glorious trip and achievement...

very inspiring video and great adventure...I'm with that wish to make my first bikepacking trip I hope will be soon.

Loved this. For all the beauty, I still wish there was more of the real struggle to stay hydrated, fed, warm etc. So inspirational though and beautifully done.

What a well done production. Felt like I should have been in a movie theater watching it! Congrats!

Not sure how I stumbled on this video but - WOW!!! the footage and commentary are incredible. Well done sir!!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

You deserve way more followers, such a great production and story. Inspiring me to go get it done, has been in my bucket list since I started mountain biking.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!

Just wow! What a truly beautiful trail, now added to my bikepacking bucket list. Congratulations on a wonderfully shot and narrated film, and on your own personal achievement - I have been inspired.

@davebaumann5567

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

This is as extraordinary as knowing we are spinning on a planet on its journey around our sun . Dave I might have to do this one !

Epic! What an inspiration you are Dave. Thank you for sharing your journey. Tomorrow I’m going to dust off my bike and start riding again. I miss it.

Thank you for this great documentay, now the trail is in my bucker list

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Wonderful story and drone footage! I have a huge love and respect for the Colorado Trail! Congratulations!!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks fo the comment. The CT really is a special trail.

Wow! Just super awesome adventure. And a super video of it! The scenes of that trip are breathless. Filming and editing also awesome. I'm into photography and can only dream of being able to get to those places to film it all. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome ride and adventure! God Bless you and your wife. You are an awesome couple!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. Glad you enjoyed it!

Beautiful, inspiring, uplifting. Thank you Dave for sharing!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

This guy is going in style....so many don't have people and cars waiting for them. Still, very inspiring, especially for a dinosaur...

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! What really made this trip happen was the support of my amazing wife. She knew I wanted to do this and I was struggling to make it happen when she said that she would shuttle me to the trailheads. Also, Davis Yates is a neighbor who was interested in this trip and he flew the drone and did a fantastic job putting this video together.

All done on a hardtail, that’s incredible!!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Yep - a hardtail and flats. Totally doable. Thanks for the comment!

Just such an excellent documentary... I teared up watching it... now this is living...thank you for making such an amazing video

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Davis Yates, who lives in my neighborhood rode with me on some of the segments and flew the drone and took the spectacular shots you see in the video. He's a great young cinematographer who put this video together. He was the "camera crew"!

My respect to you Sr. And your Wife.

You have touched my heart and made my eyes wet, no need to say more Dave.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's a very touching comment.

Great video! I’m glad I got to ride this trail before my daughter was born. Best ride I’ve ever done.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

Dave this is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen!!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that! Thank you.

Well done good sir well done!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for this. So inspiring and humble. Life goal!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Indeed the best time on the bike is when you don’t think about anything-just melting to your bike and getting in the flow. And with this amazing nature all around,perfect 👌 🚴💦

Thank you. I enjoyed your video very much. I'll be 53 next month and you have inspired me to keep on riding. Great video.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott. Keep on keeping on!

Very nice production. Davis Yates did a great job documenting your journey. I'm sure that took lots of coordination and time. Beautiful trail, congratulation for completion. You may be old, but you're tough.

@DavisYates

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words Tom! It was a lot of work to put together but it paid off in the end.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Very Nice, Dave. At 56, I'm realizing that I haven't spent enough time doing these hikes and bikes as I have wanted to. Thanks for the shot in the arm. Gotta get out there!

Scenery aside, with your passion, camera skills and the information you gave, regarding elevation and burning calories, this is a top class video, with a great adventure thrown in there, really enjoyed it. I commented half way through and now having watched more it just got better and better, some of your cinematography work is outstanding, that bit about God drawing and then what you did, wow. Thanks for the inspiring video.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Davis Yates, a 19 year old filmmaker flew the drone and did all the editing. He deserves the credit for creating this great video.

I keep coming back to this trail. Love it.

Best Video about the Colorado trail! Thanks for sharing, very inspiring

@davebaumann5567

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

a wonderful bicycle trip by oneself And beautiful scenery Thank you for your way to go.

Incredible experience, congratulations for completing the journey and thank you for sharing with the rest of the world!

@davebaumann5567

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You telling your story, the way you see the truth is humbling.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Reading your comment is humbling 😊

Beautiful ride and an epic achievement, I loved this video so much.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊

All I can say is WOW!! What an awesome adventure. Thanks for sharing.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Dave - found this documentary on a Saturday evening over dinner. Really enjoyed your journey - thanks to you and your film maker for sharing the story with all of us!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

this was awesome! thank you for sharing this with us.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Amazing. Very inspiring and gorgeous scenery! I really want to ride this trail some day!!! Great job!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I don't know where to beggin really. It's a fantastic documentry, QUALITY! And You are inspiration showing that when there is a commitment and love to what You're passionate about, age is not a barrier. Respect Dave 💪

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

How beautiful and inspiring! I can't help but feel proud of your accomplishment with you!

@Freabyrd

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more Tito! Very inspirational. I just happened to stumble across this video. I have a good friend that was was going to attempt bikebacking this year. Teo.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

One of the best bike videos I have EVER seen in 30yrs I’d riding. Sir... Thank You. I hope to follow in your footsteps.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Honestly, I can hardly believe how well this turned out. The drone footage blew me away when I first looked at it - and I figured people would really like to see it.

What an awesome journey and documentary of a beautiful adventure! Thanks for sharing!

@davebaumann5567

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I am so happy how this all came together in this video!

There is some amazing drone flying skills in the that video (which helps make the film so much better). Amazing flying Davis.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

What an incredible film! And 'Dinosaur'!! At age 60, I guess I'm well qualified to carry one too.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Stumbled across this. Wow, loved it. Really interesting and well put together. What an adventure. Cycling something like the Colorado trail in America is one of my dreams. Great video

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I haven't been that sucked into a KZread video in a long time. Simply amazing!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man!

This will be on my bucket list for sure!

Dave, this was wonderful! Thanks for sharing your experience.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Fantastic video and story. Thank you!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Thank you soooo much, for an amazing view into your great adventure!!! I appreciate you so much

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your kind words.

This has to be one of the best videos on youtube! Great job Dave!!

@davebaumann5567

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm speechless. What an endeavour. And what a piece of art you've made.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Wow man ... now I'm speechless 😊

I'm thinking of through hiking the Colorado Trail after I finish all of the 14'ers and found your video while trying to do some research. Amazingly well done video! Thanks for taking the time to document your journey. Cheers sir!

thx for sharing! if i ever find my way to the us i will need to see this beauty with my own eyes.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

You should! Colorado is soooooo beautiful in inspiring!

Epic. What a life affirming video. Thank you.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Sooooo goooood to be a dino like that , nice adventure men 👌👌👌👌

You are an inspiration, so great, amazing and awesome biking experience.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that! Thanks.

Very inspiring and moving...I actually felt your emotion at times. As others have already said, one of the best trail documentaries. Well done and congratulation!!

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

What a beautiful footage, great story and voiceover

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wonderful pic. The beauty within the story as well as the scenes had me on the verge of tears several times. I’m rebuilding a hardtail to turn it into a bikepacking machine, and this just had me thinking... goals 🙏🏻

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Rich Prescott Bike packing is a beautiful thing Rich. I wish you nothing but success on your journey.

Very nice documentary, very inspiring.

Extrodinary goal , trip and accomplishment. This video deserves millions of views . Well done ! Major congrats to Dave and his wife .

An awesome documentary, and also giving me a great inspiration too.

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

This is just epic! Awesome shots, great story and editing 👍 I hope I will come back and do the full trail in the future, one of my bikepacking dreams...

@davebaumann5567

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thoughtful comments. Just get out there and do it!