Payson McElveen makes an attempt at being the first person in history to cross Iceland from coast-to-coast in a single push under human power.
Жүктеу.....
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@RedBullBike2 жыл бұрын
The true definition of a machine. 💪Congrats dude, smashed it as always. Looking forward to the next adventure.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being key to making this dream come true!
@abossart241080
2 жыл бұрын
This is a very nice adventure you guys shared with us. Well done! Any idea how one could get that helmet? Cheers!
@NathanEide2 жыл бұрын
Payson, your edits are nothing short of spectacular, and a someone who went on an MTB trip in Iceland in September, thank you for bringing this to the world. Iceland is a cyclists dream.
@wasatchray48602 жыл бұрын
Epic adventure! Wish the video was 10 x longer! I want more!
@nickyhillz2 жыл бұрын
The camera work in this video is spectacular. Give your director a raise :)
@mikeholland44502 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I like how you stated that on your day to day, you feel as if you are racing a clock. I too feel this way. This video has definitely inspired me to do more, and ride longer. Thank you!
@brandonbabcock2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic production and an epic ride. Thanks for sharing this.
@MrGpat212 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff as always Payson. Mad props on such a huge accomplishment 🤘🤘
@kreieru12 жыл бұрын
I don't know you, but I randomly found you and would like to thank you for sharing this phenomenal experience with us. Keep them coming!
@PatrickDelorenzi2 жыл бұрын
Awesome awesome vid - Listened to all the podcasts and it's great to see the big push in such a well crafted video. Btw the guy crossing the river in sandals is a maniac lol
@bradmurphy84162 жыл бұрын
Incredible idea, and even more incredible outcome… cheers Payson. I’m a big fan!!!
@djokaragt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! You are a great inspiration for all of us!!!!!!Greetings from Serbia
@addingonbird12 жыл бұрын
After listening to the daily dispatches from this trip it was nice to get the visual package. Chapeau!
@aidanoc192 жыл бұрын
What a crazy ride across a beautiful place. Chapeau, great video!
@roadglide2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the Allied Cycles collab and new team mate Colin Strickland. Will be epic in many ways. Best in health in 22. Peace
@motionisgay2 жыл бұрын
Awesome ride Payson! Beautifully filmed
@Pdeloosha2 жыл бұрын
I’m amazed at what some people can physically do on a bike. True ambassadors of what the body is capable of. An Epic ride..congrats !
@bobmerrill85352 жыл бұрын
This is outstanding! Excellent athletic achievement. Fantastic story and film.
@bikramjeetsarmah99952 жыл бұрын
🔥 congratulations bro and also thanks for the inspiration ♥️
@derekbrotherton34622 жыл бұрын
That was sick Payson, great job!
@MH-hd9cn2 жыл бұрын
Video Quality and cutting is outstanding - loved it! If only the Thumbnail was the same quality, this masterpiece would have a million views for sure. Keep it up!
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
How would you recommend changing the thumbnail?
@MH-hd9cn
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen Your images are great, but the font differs from one video to the next one - so there is no visible unique design of your thumbnails (videos). Also the writing is often written over the focus highlight (you) of the picture in the foreground - that makes it seem a little like Power Point or so - no offense. It's really easy to crop the image in photoshop and add a second layer so your body could overlap the writing - just as an example. I'm sure you can easily get a lot more views by spending some extra time on high quality thumbnails - cause your videos are outstanding, but you don't expect that by clicking on them in the first place cause of the average thumbnail. Hope I could help a little :)
@IanPhillipsWildlife2 жыл бұрын
How have I only just found this channel?? Amazing ride!
@_mattwayman2 жыл бұрын
Incredible production!
@florisdaenens2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing effort, well done!
@RickyJr462 жыл бұрын
Engagement with the elements, no place to hide in Iceland.
@mirosawtran2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations once again Legend!
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking your job so seriously and being such a solid piece to making it happen!
@edusantr29 Жыл бұрын
Tremenda experiencia, gran valor y forma física. Great!!!!!
@welsher302 жыл бұрын
Yooo is that a Smith aero helmet?? I might have the same one. Very inspiring video and drip💧How do you hold your gloves up in the bibs like that?
@marshalldavis52212 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the video. Do you know what the funnel total elevation was?
@c.wagner74822 жыл бұрын
Time to haul my lame a$$ outside, thanks for the motivation brother.
@jerzyhorczyk72832 жыл бұрын
Great stuff...💪🤙I did coast to coast this year 275 miles in 20 h(16 h in a saddle) in U.K. great fun👅
@emausderratsuchende54472 жыл бұрын
Small difference to us ... 1988, we were traveling unaccompanied, without KZread but also with a mustache ,as they see fit ... Cheers 😉
@xBobby2 жыл бұрын
This motivated the ** ** out of me, I just want to get on my bike and ride now.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
That's what we like to hear!
@sweeneyTodd-de4by2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome what bike did you use Trek?
@L14mst2 жыл бұрын
Shame this wasn't longer. I'd of watched two hours of just riding in that country.
@TheBackupGuru2 жыл бұрын
Stunning!!
@marinusschoute48342 жыл бұрын
Beautifull and inspiring adventure! Well done! Which racevest do you use btw?
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Osprey Packs Duro 1.5.
@rick_19682 жыл бұрын
hats off to you Sir!!!!
@harrisongould94602 жыл бұрын
That was a pretty cool adventure… all without gloves. What’s up with that? I love how your support team had drone coverage…even at night. May I ask what kind of tires did you have? It seems you were on more dirt roads than actual highway. Did you get any flats along the way? Anyway great adventure… One day I’ll get to visit.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Ha, definitely wore gloves! Two kinds, in fact. I had $200 Seal Skin gloves, which is what the Icelandic fisherman use, plus a set of my normal Orange Seal race gloves. I'd switch back and forth as conditions fluctuated. Unfortunately around hour 15 the Seal Skin gloves finally succumbed to the steady rain and became soaked through. When the rain finally subside, I hung them on my aerobars clothesline style, and got them to dry out with a few hours left to go in the ride.
@cemsonmez63222 жыл бұрын
Big big KUDO to you and The film Maker 🤩 Any chance to know which kind of water bag is on your shoulders please?
@HotelPlazaful2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. I'm interested in your definition of first person to cross "under human power." I'm aware of previous successful crossings of Iceland by foot both north-south and east-west that are easily found online.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
"In a single push" / under 24 hours. Certainly it has been done many times previously under human power. For thousands of years, in fact. That was much of the inspiration. Doing it in a single push, in a single day, was the new part.
@gordonkocher58722 жыл бұрын
Sounds really hard with 10,000 dollar budget and support crew…
@eveccker2 жыл бұрын
Awesome feat! I'm planning to cycle Iceland in less than a month and really want to cross the interior on F26. Do you think the interior roads are do-able with 28/32mm tires? I only see others suggesting/using mountain bikes or road bikes with fat tires, however I'm quite limited (32mm max with my frame). I'm all for a challenge, so as long as majority of the road is ride-able on skinny tires then I'd love to give it a go! I don't mind walking every now and then for deep sand or too rocky of terrain.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely not a good idea on a road bike. I had 2.0 tires, which felt like the lower limit. I can't stress enough how remote, exposed, and unforgiving the interior is. There are no refuel points. You must have an extremely well thought-out plan with contingencies and backup options for everything: bike setup, food, gear etc. This is not one to be taken lightly.
@user-qm9bi5ls7k7 ай бұрын
Get this guy blips on the aero bars!
@aaauke2 жыл бұрын
Ive crossed from south to north with a little extra, took me 5 days :) this is amazing
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Did you enjoy your journey?
@sjf19812 жыл бұрын
Amazing... long brutal rides are the best .
@loubregou24472 жыл бұрын
Payson, any advice on how to best prevent hand failure? For me, this is what the limiting factor is, and I worry that I might hurt myself permanently. I don't have any permanent damage yet, and want to prevent that. I wonder if the added weight of a suspension fork with lockout would ultimately not slow me down much if my hands feel good.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Lou, I'm sorry to hear you're having some hand discomfort. I've experienced some of that in the past. Can you describe the discomfort and maybe circumstances?
@leoncle232 жыл бұрын
Great video man! It has inspired me to go out on longer rides. I'm planning a two day ride next year. What kind of headlights do you have on your bike? And what kind of handlebars are you using for this ride? Thanks man and great job 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
I was using LedLenser lights for this ride, and Zipp XPLR handlebar.
@leoncle23
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen thank you so much for the reply!
@stevia132 жыл бұрын
Any chance you could let me know what type of bar ends / clip ons u were using here. Appreciated 😊 Steve A
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Zipp Vuka
@willross51082 жыл бұрын
Payso straight up rolls out with out gloves.💯
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
40ºF< means no gloves! Up on the highlands... definitely gloves. Until they got soaked through and I had to hang them on the aerobars to flap in the wind and dry.
@marcpauly86992 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@UglyBikeling5 ай бұрын
People amaze me 😮❤
@itsianwood2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the video, but why so short? I would have watched three times that length.
@sserptoh2 жыл бұрын
Payson, come to Ireland I can guarantee good challenges and beautiful scenery along the way.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
On the list.
@mbozar75722 жыл бұрын
Kudos!
@fastleopard12 жыл бұрын
Great cinematography. Production value is high. Once again you transcend mere race results.
@Spacewolf52 жыл бұрын
When even sponsored pros have a hard time getting fresh chains
@remkovanbaarlen8722 жыл бұрын
Hi Payson, Awsome ride and awsome film. It is beautiful out there. Would you perhaps be willing to share the kit you wear? I am willing to ride in such extreme conditions as well and would like to get some advice of an expert as you. Thank you in advance and keep up the good work! Looking forward to the next crazy ride. Greetings from The Netherlands and wish you all the best
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
You bet. I used Voler Apparel head to toe, minus just a couple of things. Thermal booties over the shoes, Artico X leg warmers, merino wool socks, Cache bib shorts with pockets on the legs cargo pant style, wool base layer, merino wool jersey, wind vest, and cycling cap. I also had a waterproof shell with me, Seal skin gloves, back up pair of lighter weight gloves, and padded neoprene socks for the river crossings.
@remkovanbaarlen872
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen Many thanks!
@1LeggedAdventures10 ай бұрын
I'd love to attempt this on my handcycle. what would you say the grades were like on the worst climbs? this is epic bro, congrats on the accomplishment. the story telling and videography was equally amazing.
@PaysonMcElveen
10 ай бұрын
There were some 20%+ grades, especially on the first long climb. I don't think anything was over 25%.
@s.n.28292 жыл бұрын
Good job
@Planet-ICELAND9 ай бұрын
Good Job
@offroadies90232 жыл бұрын
Well done! Why did you choose September? Seems like you're risking bad weather during that time of year.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
I was over there for the Westfjords Way bike tour, and decided to tack this crossing ride on at the end of the trip semi last minute.
@philb40312 жыл бұрын
Do you have information on your bike set up?
@0RANGOTANG2 жыл бұрын
Whta clip on aero bars are those? I ride solo a lit and would love to throw those on
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Zipp Vuka.
@jergleason152 жыл бұрын
¨I wanna experience our planet in this way for as long as I can...¨ 100%, Payson. Cannot agree more with this perspective. Congratulations! What´s next??
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
I have an overflowing notebook! ; )
@jergleason15
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen Transcordilleras in Colombia is worth checking out 🚲🇨🇴 looks dreamy! Nic & Santi with Scarab Cycles is a good contact for more details. Happy holidays 🍾
@aaronedgeart2 жыл бұрын
YES!
@XX-is7ps2 жыл бұрын
Stunning video, both in terms of the story and the footage and editing but I just continuously couldn't stop thinking.... why no gloves?!?
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Ha, definitely wore gloves! Two kinds, in fact. I had $200 Seal Skin gloves, which is what the Icelandic fisherman use, plus a set of my normal Orange Seal race gloves. I'd switch back and forth as conditions fluctuated. Unfortunately around hour 15 the Seal Skin gloves finally succumbed to the steady rain and became soaked through. When the rain finally subside, I hung them on my aerobars clothesline style, and got them to dry out with a few hours left to go in the ride.
@sugarpill60062 жыл бұрын
That 2022 Trek Checkpoint SL.
@AdeelSyed1
2 жыл бұрын
Does that have a suspension fork?
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdeelSyed1 yes. The new Rock Shox Rudy XPLR gravel specific fork.
@brmmotorsport2 жыл бұрын
Well done. it was fun watching you on Instagram this fall... I offer you to shave 2 hours of this tour next summer, in happy sunshine all the time. That exactly day is July 24th .... (yes I´m Vafla með rjóma)
@alexanderninomonroy44112 жыл бұрын
Impressive, you must visit Colombia. Congratulations
@gomitch22 жыл бұрын
There is no highway asphalt system there???
@docouchi79292 жыл бұрын
It’s cold over there but not that cold if they are riding and no one is getting frostbites … try that in a Chicago artic winter …
@whiteeulogianraven79952 жыл бұрын
If bikes existed in ancient Greece, this should have been the 13th Hercules's Labour.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha that's a good one.
@rmill1332 жыл бұрын
When are you doing the Colorado trail again ?
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure. It's hard to fit into my race schedule in a normal year. 2020 presented a unique opportunity with racing on hold. I do know I will go back one day.
@rmill133
2 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thank you for replying . Truly enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much for what you do for this awesome sport.
@bastian61732 жыл бұрын
As somebody who has crossed the Sprengisandur F26 route as well, this is mind-boggling. It took me 3 days to cross the F26 in good weather. One day I did a 72km stretch in over 12 hours and I was totally exhausted. It's really difficult to wrap my head around how somebody can do this in a day. But yeah, once mind and body are connected... anything's possible I guess
@rafaelmorales58812 жыл бұрын
where i can buy a redbull hellmet, please help me, im from Mexico..
@coachashishlathar2 жыл бұрын
well done bro
@keirfarnum68112 жыл бұрын
Almost as cool as the cross Alaska “Hell Rides” Roman Dial and friends made during the early 90s. No roads; just a few guys with mountain bikes and VERY minimal gear.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Woah! This sounds insane. Do you know where I might be able to check that out?
@lifewithrich-yt2 жыл бұрын
Can anybody tell me what helmet he's wearing?
@andrearota29762 жыл бұрын
5:24 riding on Mars
@UglyBikeling5 ай бұрын
You weren't really alone though..you had some camera guy with you
@rickys93882 жыл бұрын
7:01 this dude is in sandals
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Legend status.
@Highnoonshred2 жыл бұрын
Well said! Rip the bikes on adventures as much as you can!!!
@carlogottardo28072 жыл бұрын
Congratulation:)
@thebope322 жыл бұрын
Does anyone knows the name of the guy from Barcelona???
@sodaresoda
2 жыл бұрын
Carles Puigdemont. He's still on the run.
@demoner1
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing. @sodasoda thanks!
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Marc!
@Hubertus-ko6yl2 жыл бұрын
Surely KOM on strava...
@markanderson74122 жыл бұрын
Indian pacific across Australia Then 2 islands of new zealand
@XEinstein2 жыл бұрын
Why though do this on a cyclo-cross bike with drop bars? A cross-hybrid bike with front suspension seems more appropriate for that terrain imho.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
A cross hybrid bike with front suspension sounds like a description of the bike I used!
@XEinstein
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen does it? It seemed in the video that your bike did not have suspension?
@mszymkowski
2 жыл бұрын
@@XEinstein lol?
@liquidSpin2 жыл бұрын
Why not use a belt drivetrain bike? For these types of epic endurance ride I would opt for a belt drivetrain with internal gearing. Less to worry about
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
I've never felt a need. I've never had a drivetrain issue, and the gearing SRAM makes available is exactly what I need ratio-wise.
@liquidSpin
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen at the beginning it looked like you had chain issues so I wondered if a belt drivetrain would be better. However, you gotta run what works best for you and yeah, doing something like crossing Iceland is a huge accomplishment 🙂🙌🏻
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
@@liquidSpin it was just time for a new chain. Normal maintenance : )
@liquidSpin
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen ah I see 🙂 Where will your next crossing be? I'll keep my eyes peeled to watch your next adventure~
@Havebikewillride
2 жыл бұрын
Was going to say the same. Belt drive seems like smartest option on these type of treks (Not that I’ve done any lol)
@gordonkocher58722 жыл бұрын
A car followed him ???? Kind of takes the risk away
@Ew-pc5pk2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Can't wait to see someone do it on a real bike without tri bars
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
What defines a real bike?
@cesar06102 жыл бұрын
Freddy Mercury isn't just one of the greatest singers but also bike rider...😕
@mickaellefebvre40362 жыл бұрын
Great but what a shame you did do that so quickly... Maybe the first person in history to cross Iceland from coast-to-coast in a single push under human power.... But also the first one in history crossing Iceland without enjoying and getting the best of the beautiful nature of Iceland.
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The true definition of a machine. 💪Congrats dude, smashed it as always. Looking forward to the next adventure.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being key to making this dream come true!
@abossart241080
2 жыл бұрын
This is a very nice adventure you guys shared with us. Well done! Any idea how one could get that helmet? Cheers!
Payson, your edits are nothing short of spectacular, and a someone who went on an MTB trip in Iceland in September, thank you for bringing this to the world. Iceland is a cyclists dream.
Epic adventure! Wish the video was 10 x longer! I want more!
The camera work in this video is spectacular. Give your director a raise :)
Congratulations! I like how you stated that on your day to day, you feel as if you are racing a clock. I too feel this way. This video has definitely inspired me to do more, and ride longer. Thank you!
Fantastic production and an epic ride. Thanks for sharing this.
Amazing stuff as always Payson. Mad props on such a huge accomplishment 🤘🤘
I don't know you, but I randomly found you and would like to thank you for sharing this phenomenal experience with us. Keep them coming!
Awesome awesome vid - Listened to all the podcasts and it's great to see the big push in such a well crafted video. Btw the guy crossing the river in sandals is a maniac lol
Incredible idea, and even more incredible outcome… cheers Payson. I’m a big fan!!!
Thanks man! You are a great inspiration for all of us!!!!!!Greetings from Serbia
After listening to the daily dispatches from this trip it was nice to get the visual package. Chapeau!
What a crazy ride across a beautiful place. Chapeau, great video!
Congrats on the Allied Cycles collab and new team mate Colin Strickland. Will be epic in many ways. Best in health in 22. Peace
Awesome ride Payson! Beautifully filmed
I’m amazed at what some people can physically do on a bike. True ambassadors of what the body is capable of. An Epic ride..congrats !
This is outstanding! Excellent athletic achievement. Fantastic story and film.
🔥 congratulations bro and also thanks for the inspiration ♥️
That was sick Payson, great job!
Video Quality and cutting is outstanding - loved it! If only the Thumbnail was the same quality, this masterpiece would have a million views for sure. Keep it up!
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
How would you recommend changing the thumbnail?
@MH-hd9cn
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen Your images are great, but the font differs from one video to the next one - so there is no visible unique design of your thumbnails (videos). Also the writing is often written over the focus highlight (you) of the picture in the foreground - that makes it seem a little like Power Point or so - no offense. It's really easy to crop the image in photoshop and add a second layer so your body could overlap the writing - just as an example. I'm sure you can easily get a lot more views by spending some extra time on high quality thumbnails - cause your videos are outstanding, but you don't expect that by clicking on them in the first place cause of the average thumbnail. Hope I could help a little :)
How have I only just found this channel?? Amazing ride!
Incredible production!
What an amazing effort, well done!
Engagement with the elements, no place to hide in Iceland.
Congratulations once again Legend!
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking your job so seriously and being such a solid piece to making it happen!
Tremenda experiencia, gran valor y forma física. Great!!!!!
Yooo is that a Smith aero helmet?? I might have the same one. Very inspiring video and drip💧How do you hold your gloves up in the bibs like that?
I really enjoyed the video. Do you know what the funnel total elevation was?
Time to haul my lame a$$ outside, thanks for the motivation brother.
Great stuff...💪🤙I did coast to coast this year 275 miles in 20 h(16 h in a saddle) in U.K. great fun👅
Small difference to us ... 1988, we were traveling unaccompanied, without KZread but also with a mustache ,as they see fit ... Cheers 😉
This motivated the ** ** out of me, I just want to get on my bike and ride now.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
That's what we like to hear!
Absolutely awesome what bike did you use Trek?
Shame this wasn't longer. I'd of watched two hours of just riding in that country.
Stunning!!
Beautifull and inspiring adventure! Well done! Which racevest do you use btw?
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Osprey Packs Duro 1.5.
hats off to you Sir!!!!
That was a pretty cool adventure… all without gloves. What’s up with that? I love how your support team had drone coverage…even at night. May I ask what kind of tires did you have? It seems you were on more dirt roads than actual highway. Did you get any flats along the way? Anyway great adventure… One day I’ll get to visit.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Ha, definitely wore gloves! Two kinds, in fact. I had $200 Seal Skin gloves, which is what the Icelandic fisherman use, plus a set of my normal Orange Seal race gloves. I'd switch back and forth as conditions fluctuated. Unfortunately around hour 15 the Seal Skin gloves finally succumbed to the steady rain and became soaked through. When the rain finally subside, I hung them on my aerobars clothesline style, and got them to dry out with a few hours left to go in the ride.
Big big KUDO to you and The film Maker 🤩 Any chance to know which kind of water bag is on your shoulders please?
Congratulations. I'm interested in your definition of first person to cross "under human power." I'm aware of previous successful crossings of Iceland by foot both north-south and east-west that are easily found online.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
"In a single push" / under 24 hours. Certainly it has been done many times previously under human power. For thousands of years, in fact. That was much of the inspiration. Doing it in a single push, in a single day, was the new part.
Sounds really hard with 10,000 dollar budget and support crew…
Awesome feat! I'm planning to cycle Iceland in less than a month and really want to cross the interior on F26. Do you think the interior roads are do-able with 28/32mm tires? I only see others suggesting/using mountain bikes or road bikes with fat tires, however I'm quite limited (32mm max with my frame). I'm all for a challenge, so as long as majority of the road is ride-able on skinny tires then I'd love to give it a go! I don't mind walking every now and then for deep sand or too rocky of terrain.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely not a good idea on a road bike. I had 2.0 tires, which felt like the lower limit. I can't stress enough how remote, exposed, and unforgiving the interior is. There are no refuel points. You must have an extremely well thought-out plan with contingencies and backup options for everything: bike setup, food, gear etc. This is not one to be taken lightly.
Get this guy blips on the aero bars!
Ive crossed from south to north with a little extra, took me 5 days :) this is amazing
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Did you enjoy your journey?
Amazing... long brutal rides are the best .
Payson, any advice on how to best prevent hand failure? For me, this is what the limiting factor is, and I worry that I might hurt myself permanently. I don't have any permanent damage yet, and want to prevent that. I wonder if the added weight of a suspension fork with lockout would ultimately not slow me down much if my hands feel good.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Lou, I'm sorry to hear you're having some hand discomfort. I've experienced some of that in the past. Can you describe the discomfort and maybe circumstances?
Great video man! It has inspired me to go out on longer rides. I'm planning a two day ride next year. What kind of headlights do you have on your bike? And what kind of handlebars are you using for this ride? Thanks man and great job 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
I was using LedLenser lights for this ride, and Zipp XPLR handlebar.
@leoncle23
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen thank you so much for the reply!
Any chance you could let me know what type of bar ends / clip ons u were using here. Appreciated 😊 Steve A
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Zipp Vuka
Payso straight up rolls out with out gloves.💯
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
40ºF< means no gloves! Up on the highlands... definitely gloves. Until they got soaked through and I had to hang them on the aerobars to flap in the wind and dry.
Congratulations!
People amaze me 😮❤
I really enjoyed the video, but why so short? I would have watched three times that length.
Payson, come to Ireland I can guarantee good challenges and beautiful scenery along the way.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
On the list.
Kudos!
Great cinematography. Production value is high. Once again you transcend mere race results.
When even sponsored pros have a hard time getting fresh chains
Hi Payson, Awsome ride and awsome film. It is beautiful out there. Would you perhaps be willing to share the kit you wear? I am willing to ride in such extreme conditions as well and would like to get some advice of an expert as you. Thank you in advance and keep up the good work! Looking forward to the next crazy ride. Greetings from The Netherlands and wish you all the best
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
You bet. I used Voler Apparel head to toe, minus just a couple of things. Thermal booties over the shoes, Artico X leg warmers, merino wool socks, Cache bib shorts with pockets on the legs cargo pant style, wool base layer, merino wool jersey, wind vest, and cycling cap. I also had a waterproof shell with me, Seal skin gloves, back up pair of lighter weight gloves, and padded neoprene socks for the river crossings.
@remkovanbaarlen872
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen Many thanks!
I'd love to attempt this on my handcycle. what would you say the grades were like on the worst climbs? this is epic bro, congrats on the accomplishment. the story telling and videography was equally amazing.
@PaysonMcElveen
10 ай бұрын
There were some 20%+ grades, especially on the first long climb. I don't think anything was over 25%.
Good job
Good Job
Well done! Why did you choose September? Seems like you're risking bad weather during that time of year.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
I was over there for the Westfjords Way bike tour, and decided to tack this crossing ride on at the end of the trip semi last minute.
Do you have information on your bike set up?
Whta clip on aero bars are those? I ride solo a lit and would love to throw those on
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Zipp Vuka.
¨I wanna experience our planet in this way for as long as I can...¨ 100%, Payson. Cannot agree more with this perspective. Congratulations! What´s next??
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
I have an overflowing notebook! ; )
@jergleason15
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen Transcordilleras in Colombia is worth checking out 🚲🇨🇴 looks dreamy! Nic & Santi with Scarab Cycles is a good contact for more details. Happy holidays 🍾
YES!
Stunning video, both in terms of the story and the footage and editing but I just continuously couldn't stop thinking.... why no gloves?!?
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Ha, definitely wore gloves! Two kinds, in fact. I had $200 Seal Skin gloves, which is what the Icelandic fisherman use, plus a set of my normal Orange Seal race gloves. I'd switch back and forth as conditions fluctuated. Unfortunately around hour 15 the Seal Skin gloves finally succumbed to the steady rain and became soaked through. When the rain finally subside, I hung them on my aerobars clothesline style, and got them to dry out with a few hours left to go in the ride.
That 2022 Trek Checkpoint SL.
@AdeelSyed1
2 жыл бұрын
Does that have a suspension fork?
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdeelSyed1 yes. The new Rock Shox Rudy XPLR gravel specific fork.
Well done. it was fun watching you on Instagram this fall... I offer you to shave 2 hours of this tour next summer, in happy sunshine all the time. That exactly day is July 24th .... (yes I´m Vafla með rjóma)
Impressive, you must visit Colombia. Congratulations
There is no highway asphalt system there???
It’s cold over there but not that cold if they are riding and no one is getting frostbites … try that in a Chicago artic winter …
If bikes existed in ancient Greece, this should have been the 13th Hercules's Labour.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha that's a good one.
When are you doing the Colorado trail again ?
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure. It's hard to fit into my race schedule in a normal year. 2020 presented a unique opportunity with racing on hold. I do know I will go back one day.
@rmill133
2 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thank you for replying . Truly enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much for what you do for this awesome sport.
As somebody who has crossed the Sprengisandur F26 route as well, this is mind-boggling. It took me 3 days to cross the F26 in good weather. One day I did a 72km stretch in over 12 hours and I was totally exhausted. It's really difficult to wrap my head around how somebody can do this in a day. But yeah, once mind and body are connected... anything's possible I guess
where i can buy a redbull hellmet, please help me, im from Mexico..
well done bro
Almost as cool as the cross Alaska “Hell Rides” Roman Dial and friends made during the early 90s. No roads; just a few guys with mountain bikes and VERY minimal gear.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Woah! This sounds insane. Do you know where I might be able to check that out?
Can anybody tell me what helmet he's wearing?
5:24 riding on Mars
You weren't really alone though..you had some camera guy with you
7:01 this dude is in sandals
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Legend status.
Well said! Rip the bikes on adventures as much as you can!!!
Congratulation:)
Does anyone knows the name of the guy from Barcelona???
@sodaresoda
2 жыл бұрын
Carles Puigdemont. He's still on the run.
@demoner1
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing. @sodasoda thanks!
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
Marc!
Surely KOM on strava...
Indian pacific across Australia Then 2 islands of new zealand
Why though do this on a cyclo-cross bike with drop bars? A cross-hybrid bike with front suspension seems more appropriate for that terrain imho.
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
A cross hybrid bike with front suspension sounds like a description of the bike I used!
@XEinstein
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen does it? It seemed in the video that your bike did not have suspension?
@mszymkowski
2 жыл бұрын
@@XEinstein lol?
Why not use a belt drivetrain bike? For these types of epic endurance ride I would opt for a belt drivetrain with internal gearing. Less to worry about
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
I've never felt a need. I've never had a drivetrain issue, and the gearing SRAM makes available is exactly what I need ratio-wise.
@liquidSpin
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen at the beginning it looked like you had chain issues so I wondered if a belt drivetrain would be better. However, you gotta run what works best for you and yeah, doing something like crossing Iceland is a huge accomplishment 🙂🙌🏻
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
@@liquidSpin it was just time for a new chain. Normal maintenance : )
@liquidSpin
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaysonMcElveen ah I see 🙂 Where will your next crossing be? I'll keep my eyes peeled to watch your next adventure~
@Havebikewillride
2 жыл бұрын
Was going to say the same. Belt drive seems like smartest option on these type of treks (Not that I’ve done any lol)
A car followed him ???? Kind of takes the risk away
Very cool! Can't wait to see someone do it on a real bike without tri bars
@PaysonMcElveen
2 жыл бұрын
What defines a real bike?
Freddy Mercury isn't just one of the greatest singers but also bike rider...😕
Great but what a shame you did do that so quickly... Maybe the first person in history to cross Iceland from coast-to-coast in a single push under human power.... But also the first one in history crossing Iceland without enjoying and getting the best of the beautiful nature of Iceland.
Joaquin Phoenix much?
OMG .. another ""epic"" explain film.