If you feel as though you have seen some of this footage before, it's because you have! This is an extended-cut version of my "Crossing the Continent" film that I posted last year. I repurposed the footage to help promote my fundraiser for wilderness conservation! (Info in the description). Thanks for watching!

@RideAlongAdventures

Ай бұрын

It is all the better. Loved it the first time as well! 🙏

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I wish I had some new content to work on. I've been loving your videos recently!

@RideAlongAdventures

Ай бұрын

@@alchemylab-media that is too nice. That means a lot to me. You are a masterful story teller. Great content. Keep it up! 👍🏻

@harimathur2191

23 күн бұрын

You should check a book by a Californian that goes by the name of Bill Roe.❤

@jftjohn

10 күн бұрын

I want to do the same thing. I’d like to use this guy as a consultant

66 years old from Boston…I so enjoy watching these adventures! I’ve done Boston- Key West solo, Boston- San Diego solo both rides were in my early ‘60’s. Miss being used to being uncomfortable… have a great life! Andrew

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Sounds like you've had a few epic adventures! Thanks for your comment!

@ScottPalangi

Ай бұрын

I love hiw you put that, "I miss being uncomfortable", thank you, needed to hear that for my life.

“I did it because I wanted to” too. Then I did I again, 3 more times. What a great experience to see the US at 10 mph on a bike. Great video, thanks for sharing.

@alchemylab-media

27 күн бұрын

Smooth roads and blue skies to you my friend!

58 year old widow so want to do this--what a fantastic film thank you for the inspiration!

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed :) if you do decide to ride, you won't regret it!

I’m a teen and I been practicing for the past year to do this, people judge me but people like you and videos like this inspire me to keep going, thank you

@alchemylab-media

29 күн бұрын

Thank you for that! If it means anything, I think it's pretty awesome that you're so young and looking to do something that most others wouldn't even dream of. I look forward to hearing stories of your adventure!

@donaldoutterson3071

25 күн бұрын

Do some bikepacking this Summer and have some adventures to learn all the things that can and will go wrong that must be overcome with a positive attitude. I have discovered "rolling meditation" you may discover another Zen, but it will find you. Carry on and have your dream journey. This is just the beginning.

@tonypaddler

20 күн бұрын

@patagonico197 Never mind what other people think, they can lead their lives as boring as they want, you just go for it! If ever you have any doubts or worries about anything that you'd like to do, JUST DO IT, then you'll find out whether it was worth worrying about! It mostly always isn't 😁 Once you've completed your first adventure, you'll wonder just what it was that you were worried about! Life is too short to wait for the 'perfect' moment. All the best 👍

Great edit. Appreciate you sharing. Look forward to doing myself one day

Thanks for sharing your experience. Amazing journey. Recently I had the opportunity to ride a 300 plus ride in Florida and it brought back memories when I saw your expression when you reached the Pacific Ocean. Best wishes on your upcoming journeys

Hope the guy that finds that bike takes care of it. The stories it would tell.❤

"if you wanna know what I'm feeling just go do it for yourself" great advice. Loved this video!!

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I thought I recognised that bike set-up! Great video and even better attitude 🚲😁👍

Great video, love cycling the USA!

Brave young man with a big dream. You did it very well, cheers.

One of the best short film about this kind of journey I have watched. Thank you for the inspiration.

@alchemylab-media

27 күн бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

I recall the video from last year and delighted to see a longer version. Wonderful achievement 😊

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Incredible, after all the pain and suffering, you fulfilled a burning desire that only you could understand. Looking forward to your next adventure.

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

I appreciate the support!

Great video bro! Nice work!

Old school cyclist, I enjoyed your journey, very well done! I love crust-able, like egg McMuffin's you can eat them riding, stay safe!!! Keep riding

Nice video you got there sir. ride safe.

What an inspiration you are exactly because of your honesty and modesty. Thank you very much for sharing.

@alchemylab-media

29 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for saying that!

Excellent. The satisfaction of entering the unknown and pushing through for a personal achievement is amazing. Props for leaving your bike at the end of the line.

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment, David!

Great ride! Hopefully this winter I'll do that ride.

You are awesome. Thanks for this. Great way to start the day!

I take my hat off to you.

Enjoyed following your progress!

These videos are great if they inspire you, creating the crtical nudge, tipping point for you get your dream going... However, to get the fullest experience, just ride. Dont film, communicate, or approach your first journey unless your certain youre going to do it again. Never miss the first opportunity to be fully present for the entire ride. (This comment was inspired hy meeting Doug Green,, a man I met who was on one of his many rides across the USA and took the time to talk to a total stranger, me. Doug doesnt bring a cell phone, use a GPS, etc. he uses the stars and the sun for directions. Told me, "nah, i stay outside, a hotel? Heck thats a set of tires"... if youre reading this Doug, thank you.

Congratulations 👏 hope your trip goes well man keep things you need in your pack and you'll be fine

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

Good Schwalbe Marathon PLUS or PLUS TOUR tires are required, then add some slime for complete puncture resistance. Or the other more heavy option are the Tannis inserts..

And yes…I’ll watch that video too! Excellent!

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I enjoyed watching this. And you rode on a Poseidon, not the smoothest or specifically best for touring. Congratulations.

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Let's just say I'd choose a different bike if I were to do it again! Thank you for your comment :)

Well done!

Jarrod D is riding his home made motorized bicycle across the country right now. He camps along the way and dose live broadcasts from his camps.

@Jarrod_D

24 күн бұрын

Thanks brother 😊

great video, its nice to see more people getting out into the world and documenting it !

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@Kiflinn

Ай бұрын

ill hitchike across usa in 2025 with no money

❤

I had to laugh when I saw at the end that you rode the whole thing on a Poseidon. I took mine on a 360 mile tour on the Erie Canal Trail but I couldn't imagine riding it across the entire country. I have built up what I hope to be a better bike for my planned ride across the country. Thanks so much for sharing your. Oh, and leaving the bike behind for whoever finds it was a really great touch.

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Jeff! The Poseidon is a good bike for what it's made for. It's not made for touring! I learned that the hard way! Smooth roads and blue skies to you!

Nice one buddy what an amazing journey

Great video and great editing. Amazing journey. The 1000 miles of head wind would have been very tough for us to push through. We rode from Oregon to NYC in 2022 and absolutely know the feeling you had when you reached the Pacific. Our trip was called The Apollo Mission and we posted 43 episodes of the journey. Your summary video is well done. Nice job. Enjoy the Ride

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I'll check out the apollo mission!

Well filmed and edited video. I was also a seafarer. Retired now but also took up bicycle touring and know of no better way to travel and see the world.

@alchemylab-media

26 күн бұрын

Fairwinds and following seas to you brother. Thanks for the comment!

I started in Miami on April 29. I am 1100 miles into the 4000 mile trip to Seattle. I have done some dumb stuff, but it’s a great experience. Here are some videos kzread.info/head/PLlUsEKWuEwx6cojZc9IxUFAB_KU54m9ZD&si=ctZy0tV5asSeeyAC

Savage. Well done!

Great job!!!!

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I enjoyed the film, I would even go as far as to say that I would have enjoyed it more had it been longer. Or even a mini series of 3 or 4 or more videos. All the best for your next adventures 😉

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Thanks for that!! Glad you enjoyed :)

Loved this ! Do you have your route saved somewhere ? Komoot ?

@alchemylab-media

24 күн бұрын

Thanks! I was on the ACA's southern tier route!

Wow, this is an incredible video. I don't know if you are familiar with him, but your style of storytelling reminds me a lot of Chris Burkard. If you keep putting out videos like this you'll be huge in no time!

@alchemylab-media

27 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for saying this! I'm not familiar with him but I'll check him out!

🤘

Mate what an amazing adventure come to Australia

@alchemylab-media

29 күн бұрын

I might take you up on that one day!

from Bangladesh ❤❤❤

Are you going to hike the Pct if so have fun out there its amazing

@alchemylab-media

29 күн бұрын

You guessed it, leaving in 3 days! Thank you! Sounds like you've had your own adventure!

I enjoyed your video. What kind of camera did you use? Did you edit your footage when you returned home? If so...what did you store it on? thanks.

@alchemylab-media

20 күн бұрын

Thank you! Most of the footage was shot on an iPhone 12 believe it or not. A few were taken with my Sony a6400. Everything was backed up to my hard drive during my trip, and I edited it at home afterwards!

I have been looking at Poseidon gravel bikes but since hearing about all your mechanical issues, I may need to rethink my decision.

@alchemylab-media

8 күн бұрын

They are excellent bikes for the cost and you likely would love it if you are just gravel riding. I just wouldn't recommend bike touring with 60 lbs of gear attached to it without a few upgrades first!

@salmonella508

8 күн бұрын

@@alchemylab-media thanks. That’s the issue. If I have to do upgrades for touring, i’m better off going to Trek or Specialized.

Im leaving in a few days from NH to FL on US Bike route 1.......can you suggest a web site for an interactive map?

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

Hi Matt, sounds like quite the adventure! I used an app called "Bicycle Route Navigator". On the app, you can pay for and download interactive maps that should get you to where you're going! You can use it for offline navigation, and it has loads of details about what to expect for each leg of your trip including camp sites and lodging, resupply points, road conditions, etc. Hope this was helpful! Smooth roads and blue skies to you!

I think you need to switch to a 650b tire?

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

That would have been wise 😜

Why would you leave such a bike behind??? You could have simply craigslist/FB marketplace it the same day likely. Cool ending shot and brave to leave it just for someone.

@alchemylab-media

Ай бұрын

I could have :)

@Jarrod_D

24 күн бұрын

I just left mine in alpine TX 😅😅😅

@alchemylab-media

20 күн бұрын

I rode through Alpine! You must have been on the southern tier

Who did God/Jesus bump into in the desert? That is who is causing a lot of unnecessary trials and problems for humanity.

Did you use the tire inserts ? I do and did not had flat yet. Inold days I used as insert old worn tire with sides cut off. And again no flats at all. I was doing 500miles in 3 days . No flats. 👍👍👍

@alchemylab-media

27 күн бұрын

I'll look into that!