Thanks for being key to making this dream come true!

This is a very nice adventure you guys shared with us. Well done! Any idea how one could get that helmet? Cheers!

How would you recommend changing the thumbnail?

​@@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 :)

Thank you for taking your job so seriously and being such a solid piece to making it happen!

That's what we like to hear!

"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.

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.

Osprey Packs Duro 1.5.

There were some 20%+ grades, especially on the first long climb. I don't think anything was over 25%.

I was using LedLenser lights for this ride, and Zipp XPLR handlebar.

@@PaysonMcElveen thank you so much for the reply!

Does that have a suspension fork?

@@AdeelSyed1 yes. The new Rock Shox Rudy XPLR gravel specific fork.

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.

@@PaysonMcElveen Many thanks!

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.

Nice! Did you enjoy your journey?

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.

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?

On the list.

Zipp Vuka

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.

I have an overflowing notebook! ; )

@@PaysonMcElveen Transcordilleras in Colombia is worth checking out 🚲🇨🇴 looks dreamy! Nic & Santi with Scarab Cycles is a good contact for more details. Happy holidays 🍾

Woah! This sounds insane. Do you know where I might be able to check that out?

Zipp Vuka.

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.

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.

Cool. Thank you for replying . Truly enjoy watching your videos. Thank you so much for what you do for this awesome sport.

Legend status.

Hahaha that's a good one.

Carles Puigdemont. He's still on the run.

I was wondering the same thing. @sodasoda thanks!

Marc!

A cross hybrid bike with front suspension sounds like a description of the bike I used!

@@PaysonMcElveen does it? It seemed in the video that your bike did not have suspension?

@@XEinstein lol?

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.

@@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 🙂🙌🏻

@@liquidSpin it was just time for a new chain. Normal maintenance : )

@@PaysonMcElveen ah I see 🙂 Where will your next crossing be? I'll keep my eyes peeled to watch your next adventure~

Was going to say the same. Belt drive seems like smartest option on these type of treks (Not that I’ve done any lol)

What defines a real bike?