Diego, welcome back. Yours are my most anticipated videos. You are an absolute inspiration. Keep the wind at your back.

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

Hi Ed. So cool you say this. I get so much encouragement from you guys who appreciate the effort to create the content. I look forward to bring more of it to your screen and hopefully encourage you somehow. Thanks, man. See you next week...

Awesome video! I was alone at the Bike shop today so I had your channel on so the customers could check it out while they waited till I could get to them. Some of them stayed till the end of the episode they were watching 👍🏻 they also asked for the name hopefully you get some new subscribers!!! Thanks again for sharing.

@FlyscoutRyder

18 күн бұрын

Hi Jay. That is so cool, thank you for showing my channel at the shop, means a lot. I hope you enjoy the next episodes. Next two are of the Ouachita and Ozark National Forests. Insane climbing and downhills with little traffic and super fast winding roads.

Hey Diego, took a break from the Live NBC broadcast of the Tour De France, to watch your episode of Hot Springs National Park.......Its been too long since your last video. Hope all is well and you are doing well. Glad to hear that you got the "noise" correctly diagnosed and your bike is back up and running in tip top shape. Your an inspiration to keep riding, just 18 months till retirement and hopefully will be taking a few longer adventures!

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

18 months to total freedom sounds like a legit countdown. I hope to hear about your adventures going forwards. There is so much to go do and see here in the US. Please keep me posted. Thank you for watching.

I live in hot springs. Hope that bike keeps cruising smooth. You were in good hands @ spa city🚲

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

The Spa City crew were so nice. I made friends and I stay in touch with Water who is a legit dude. Thanks for watching the episode

Hurray You’re back!! I’m currently on my tour in Cañon City Gonna go up to Hoosier Pass today I’m glad you found the bike issue and that you didn’t get discouraged Love your videos!! ❤️❤️❤️

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

I'm back! For good now until I finish this season. I plan on editing the rest of the way to the finish in Manhattan Beach, California. It's gonna be weekly uploads from now on. Great to hear from you.

Diego, I've missed your journey and glad you're back...I love your content and commentary. Blessings as your journey continues. I hope you experienced a great scouting season.

@FlyscoutRyder

17 күн бұрын

Hi Verlin. I'm back at it. It was a long guiding season as usual but now my full attention is in creating the content that is left of last year's tour before taking off for a fifth season. You can expect weekly episodes from now on and for the many coming months. Thank you for watching

We were just in Hot Springs last week on a trip through the Ozarks, great hiking and fun town. Glad you're back!

@FlyscoutRyder

18 күн бұрын

Glad to be back

He’s back!

Thank you very much for this video!. Thought you had finished your trip. Thx

@FlyscoutRyder

18 күн бұрын

Hi Daniel. I had to stop uploading after the Arkansas episode because of my seasonal work but now I am with time to continue editing so I can finish the last tour I did. It was from Georgia to California so there is still about 20 to 30 episodes to go. They will upload weekly so expect more on the way. Thank you for watching.

Back on the road again! God bless you, and yours! ❤❤❤ I have lived in this area for more than 50 years. Very interesting video!

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

That you for watching, Peter. You live in a great area.

Wonderful ranger and explanation !

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

I agree, Ranger West is super cool and informative. If you look him up on the web you'll see he is highly educated with a PhD and all. He as well as all rangers of the Parks Service I've ever met are so proud of their careers.

As always, fantastic content. What a great place to visit, even with the bike issues. 😊 I also really enjoyed the interview-I love that dude’s passion for his job.

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

Ranger West is good people. He obviously loves his career. I checked out your last episode and it was superb, Bryan. So informative and great videography.

Welcome back! 🚲😎🤟🏽

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

Thanks biked. Happy to be back sharing more of this last tour.

Beautiful! You got this bike thing ♡

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

I think we both have this bike thing ❤️🚴🏽‍♂️

DUDE, I have been missing your videos! Glad you are back.

@FlyscoutRyder

15 күн бұрын

That you, Mathew. More on the way...

What a beautiful area. Glad you figured out the problem and got back on track. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

@FlyscoutRyder

18 күн бұрын

Hi Al. Great to hear from you. I hope you are well and enjoying the summer.

@PumpkinVillage

18 күн бұрын

@@FlyscoutRyder partially torn Achilles. Off the bike until September. Good thing for the kayak. Just a small bump in the road.

@FlyscoutRyder

16 күн бұрын

@@PumpkinVillage Im sorry you are having Achilles' troubles, Al. I hope you heal fully and quickly. Keep me posted.

Another great video Bud! The Rangers explanation was so interesting and his passion, inspiring. Talking about all the stuff to check on the bike was eye opening, had no idea there’s so much going on to get that bike going. Looking forward to the rest of the season!

@FlyscoutRyder

15 күн бұрын

Ranger West was very cool to hang with. I looked him up and found out he has a PhD. Dude's no joke and was really humble. Yeah that bike stuff can get tricky. Thanks for leaving this message ad watching the episode and patreon-ing me, I think you already know how much it all means to me.

First Class, Diego, glad you're back on the job (😏) Your stuff is easiest to watch! Tailwinds always!!

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

Im glad to be back sharing more of America ❤️ 🇺🇸

Hot Springs is definitely a great place to visit. It's now in my places to go list. 👍

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

Hi Thomas. I highly recommend it. While riding thru Arkansas, I heard that they are planning on creating an extension of the Razorback Greenway Trail all the way to Hot Springs. That would make a 100 mile + trail in absolute fun-land. Thanks for watching.

@FollowThomas

19 күн бұрын

@@FlyscoutRyder Awesome!!

nice one Diego! never heard of Hot Springs in Arkansas

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

It's such a unique place to go visit. I highly recommend it.

*Fabulous* video Diego! I love it when you show us more interactions with local people and amenities! Did you end up installing a new bottom bracket? Was that the 3-day delay near the end of this video? Incredible, personable, fantastic content!

@FlyscoutRyder

18 күн бұрын

It was the crank arm delaminating that caused a popping sound and it took several days there in Hot Springs to receive a new one. My legs thanked me for this break. Thank you for your encouragement with the channel. Until next week...

Welcome back dude.

@FlyscoutRyder

18 күн бұрын

Thanks brother

Hi. Love the content. I’m an old bike mechanic who has had 2 Lynskey frames they are great frames. I’ve had the same issue with the click noise you described. I found it was the shim they use in the seat tube. They have an aluminum shim that has adhesive to bond it to titanium at top of seat tube where the seat post slides into. It’s a bear to replace I’ve done it. Might require heat to break bond of adhesive to get old one out to replace. You could try dripping a lubricant into that area with the seat post removed and see if it helps. I know it is obnoxious but it’s doing no damage to the frame. You can test to see if that is where the noise is coming from by riding standing on the pedals to see if it goes away then recreate the noise be sitting on the saddle. Hope you resolve it.

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

Hello Kevin. Thanks for this info. The issue was not the seat post nor anything to do with the frame at all. I had a delaminated FSA carbon crankset. The torque when climbing made the crank arm delimitation creak loudly and I was going nuts. I ordered a new crankset but alloy and the issue was solved. Never had any issues from then on. I will keep your tip on the seat post in my memory back for future reference. Thank you for the comment and for watching this episode.

Hi Diego great to see a new video I have been watching your old ones they are still great to watch David bolton England take care on those busy roads they are the same in england

@FlyscoutRyder

8 күн бұрын

Hi David. Great to hear from you. Thank you for watching any of my episodes. Its great to hear you are enjoying the older ones. So much fun to do all that it takes to be able to share with you guys.

cinematography and location shots, so good, cheers(cold earth juice). crank or bottom bracket?

@FlyscoutRyder

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for saying this. I am trying my best at it. It was the crank arm delaminating and causing a popping noice when in heavy load. The crank was carbon (bad idea on my part) so I found the same alloy one I am used to and swapped them out. Carbon was warrantied and sitting idle now. Thanks for watching.

@howlinhauler

18 күн бұрын

@FlyscoutRyder thanks for info, I've fought the desire to add carbon to my lynskey.

Welcome back Diego, glad to see you posted another great adventure. Quick question: I have been planning to get on a bike tour some time next year and need to get in better shape. Other than cycling regularly and often, do you have any suggestions for any kind of work out routine or exercises that you use to prepare for the start of another adventure?

@FlyscoutRyder

18 күн бұрын

Great question. I have trained for the last tours but not too extensively. I tend to ride about an hour a day as fast as I can. What I do for a living is physical enough so my core and upper body maintain so I never have to worry on that end. Getting on the bike as often as possible before a tour is, what I think, the best advice. The biggest issue I see out on a tour that other touring folk run into is saddle soreness form so many hours on the bike. Getting your butt on the bike before touring will help avoid soreness. The initial first week or two will likely make your legs sore so I would recommend taking a day or two off on your planned route. Every time I do this I feel amazing when I get back on the bike. Resting and recovery are important.

@12:16 ... yup, that's the noise alright.

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

lol. I was going crazy. The bike was in tip top shape from then on all the way to California.

@dennisyoung4631

18 күн бұрын

Had the BMS (I think) go out Friday… will need to wait until August to get replacement parts.

@FlyscoutRyder

16 күн бұрын

@@dennisyoung4631 Bummer. I hope you can figure it out sooner.

Also, one question about your Hilleberg tent - how has it been coping with the weather? It’s lightweight right but supposed to be strong? Ok in snow etc? Thinking about getting one! Would you go for the same or different model next time? Best Chris

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

Hi Chris. The Hilleberg Niak tent you see me using is boss. Can’t imagine a better tent out there for this purpose. Easy yo set up and takes any weather from 40+ winds to snow fall or even heavy rain. I once woke up with water all around flowing down the light incline I had to set up in. Stayed totally dry inside.

@christopherhugh-jones3673

18 күн бұрын

@@FlyscoutRyder interesting - they have a great reputation although I’ve read that some of the red label can produce a lot of condensation but I think the yellow - like the Niak - have better ventilation. Anyway thanks!

@FlyscoutRyder

16 күн бұрын

@@christopherhugh-jones3673 Condensation in my Niak has never been an issue. I tend to open up the top of the entry way to allow moist air to escape. That is if it's not buggy or too cold. The one person Enan that I have used can have some condensation but not too bad. I think it's because the space is so compact.

@christopherhugh-jones3673

16 күн бұрын

@@FlyscoutRyder interesting thanks Diego!

Hi, great video again - enjoying your epic trip! Wondering how you put all this together so well? You obviously carry a drone? But sometimes it seems on a remote? Do you spend a lot of time filming? Must add to your trip times? And how do you edit it all so well - do you have help? Absolutely no criticism just curious! Either way very professional. 👍👌

@FlyscoutRyder

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for asking here, Chris. And thank you so much for supporting me on Patreon. Really helps put all this together. As for your questions, I don’t or have had any help editing other than using KZread to learn the ropes or troubleshoot when needed. Its been a learning process that is on its fourth year. Before season one I had never recorded much of anything or edited at all. I actually flew a drone for the first time ever the first day of my first tour across the country, season 1. Yes, I do end up recording between 50min to 1.5 hours daily. It does take time from the cycling I need to do and that’s why you see me racing all the time. People who watch the channel have complained in the past saying I don’t go slow enough to enjoy the process of touring but they don’t get that I am constantly stopping to absorb it all. The idea is to share with the viewer what it entails to do the mid to long average days of touring so I aim to cover the miles that someone would likely be able to do without the constant stopping. Lastly, I use a Canon G7X Mark iii, GoPro 8 and 9, and DJI Mini 3 drone. These four are what gathers the content.

@christopherhugh-jones3673

18 күн бұрын

@@FlyscoutRyder interesting thanks Diego!

Hey Diego, is it just me that thinks you have a drive train issue at the beginning and near the end of each tour? I am glad you were able to figure it out. In my opinion I always seem to enjoy the videos where you slow down, meet interesting people and take in your surroundings. I cant wait to see what is on the horizon. I do have a question. Are you using a different mike than last year? if so what are you using to record? it seems the audio is better.

@FlyscoutRyder

16 күн бұрын

Hi Greg. I have had issues with the drivetrain in the past but this one time was kind of a fluke. More like "my bad" for building the bike with a carbon fork (FSA SL-K). Im thinking the load on the crank arms was too much when climbing and the right crank ended up delaminating and making that clicking noice. I also had the crank loosen up on me and the Allen wrench needed to tighten it was not in my reach until too late, maybe. That could have caused it. In the past, my drive train issues taught me that if you are going to change a chain, you might as well change the cassette as well. These two wear out together and changing to a new chain will have the two not line up correctly so you end up slipping. I agree, it's really fun to meet great people with great info. I always seek the opportunity and will continue to do so. It's not as possible once I get lost out west or when I get on this loner mode I tend to get into after a couple of months on the road. As for slowing down and taking in the surroundings, Im always doing that. I record between 50 minutes to one and a half hours of raw content daily. If you see me hauling butt all the time it's because I stop so much that I have to move fast if I want to get where I need to get before dark. It's the nature of my process. But believe me, I don't ever not absorb like a sponge. And for the mic, I am not doing anything different hardware-like since season 3. I do adjust the audio of every clip during the editing process so you might be noticing me learning to do it better. There are also some tools in my editing program that I might have learned of and Im using during this season. I thank you for your comment and for watching my channel. There is way more on the way and I am already psyched about the next tour and season 5. Take care.

Glad your back something good too watch now on KZread ps only thing your background music is way too load

@FlyscoutRyder

12 күн бұрын

Thank you for saying that. I like that my content is seen positive and real because it is my aim. As for the music being loud, I have to agree with you. I don’t like when the music is louder than the narrations and background noise. I spend a lot of time making sure that is the case but Im wondering if my sound source is different than others like yours and that’s why it differs. The editing program I use, FCPX, has visual tools that help with these adjustments and I also use my own hearing. Also, I think I have only once before heard of this loudness issue in the comments. Could you please let me know if you get a chance to watch this episode on a different device and what you find? Or if you already have? Thank you so much

@Bikepacking

11 күн бұрын

@@FlyscoutRyder ok i check again but i use iPad Pro iPad Air iMac and tv and let you know .. just out on the trail ie Ho Chi Minh trail in Vietnam i be back home in a few days and check then

@FlyscoutRyder

7 күн бұрын

Thanks man. Love your input on this loudness issue. If you get any more thoughts to share please let me know

@Bikepacking

7 күн бұрын

@@FlyscoutRyderok just checked on all my devices including tv .. for sure music loud and drowns out the voice specially at the start .. it also could be the music tones and beat being to strong .. hope that help for sure i would have it 30% lower so i could clearly hear your voice

@FlyscoutRyder

6 күн бұрын

@Bikepacking Im gonna work on this. Can’t thank you enough. Im ahead on my editing for a couple but will start adjusting asap.

What happened to the other bike cannondale t2000 welcome back

@FlyscoutRyder

18 күн бұрын

I still have the Cannondale but have wanted to upgrade to a bike that can accept hydraulic breaks as well as a wider tire. The folks at Lynskey offered me a frame and fork so I built my current GR300 frame set with the components I like. The list of all these components id in the description box of all the episodes of season 4. I am currently still using the Cannondale for training in my shop on a Wahoo Kickr.

@Moe-gb1xw

15 күн бұрын

Thanks all the best ​@@FlyscoutRyder

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