Hey! Thanks so much for watching this video. If you're looking for another fun bikepacking video, I just released my experience on the Colorado Trail. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oOBzq9Srvsu5lmQ.html

I really hope that you enjoy watching this. It has a much different feel than the series, mainly because I took out the music. I want you to experience it the way we did, without music influencing your emotions. It was a monumental experience for me on so many levels, and I'm forever grateful to Ali for saying yes to this adventure. And even though Ali and I are no longer together, (we're still friends) the advice we got from all these strangers was powerful, and I use that wisdom in every interaction that I have with people. What is your love advice? Please share below.

Duzer, I hope this wasn't too painful editing, but thank-you very much for posting.

This is great...i love the comments. I got off the Hamster wheel of life and did early retirement. Sometimes i wonder why i even ware a watch...i don't have to be anywhere. I did 42 years trucking. And after my wife died in February of 2018 i called it quits and came to the Philippines. Lots to see and do. And for me ebiking and slowing down is the way to see this beautiful country...thanks for the inspiration love the videos.

Because of you, I’ll be taking my first bike tour with my brother across Florida at the end of the year. Thanks for the inspiration!

You are a lovely, inspiring guy, Ryan. I've come back to your channel today and watched through this entire (short) film whilst doing some clerical work. I know I've said it before but I will say it again: Thank you so very much for sharing your films with the rest of us. They are fantastic in both quality and content. You live in a beautiful contry on a beautiful continent. Thank you for sharing your part of the world with the rest of us!

Loved this series Ryan. Thanks for sharing all your adventures. For those who can't, it really is the next best thing.

Great camera work, great editing, great audio. Great story. Great documentary. I've cycled (halfway) across America before and I can't imagine doing all of this camera work. I love this guy's personality!

This was beautiful. i’m 16 and the one thing i know i wanna do with my life is to see the world on my bike, hearing all the sounds of the earth, meeting incredible people, sleeping under the stars. thank you so much for posting this, i watched the whole thing and let me tell ya, i enjoyed every moment of it. You seem to have such a beautiful soul, you and ali both. maybe one day we will meet on my biking journeys, you’re an inspiration.

I just found your channel a few days ago. Thank you for sharing your inspirational journey. I can't even imagine how the two of you did that. You've inspired me to get a red flashing light and go on more longer bike trips.

Love watching these long edit videos - true inspiration Ryan. Best to you in the future, as well to Ali with whatever it is she has going on. Cheers man

This was an absolute joy to rewatch in all of its condensed glory! With the passage of time, I hope it was just as joyful for you to relive those memories, Ryan. You and Ali experienced one awe inspiring adventure together, and undoubtedly something to look back on in astonishment. 😀

Took me a few days to finish watching all of this. I don't have the words to describe what a great work of art this is. So many people and places, i can't imagine what a life changing experience this must have been. I hate to hear that you and Ali's relationship didn't work out, but at least you have this video and all of the memories. Your positivity is infectious, thank you for sharing all of these personal experiences for us to enjoy.

A very timely conversation you had at minute 38 about when you talked about what loving their spouse means & that everyone becomes at least a little vulnerable and are all on the same page. Thanks for this. Beautiful.

so glad you shared this with us, some of the ariel shots are insane! very well edited!

Wow, this edit is spectacular, i could watch it again. The heartfelt humanity infused into biking across the country, food for the soul. thank you for sharing.

One of the best videos on the entire KZfaq. I started watching this morning, went to work then came home and finished it all. It's hard to accept that you guys are not together after that experience but I know u had fun doing it and that's all that matters.

This is SO incredible what you did here guys. What a journey to document

I finished watching your Honduras ride and then a couple of days later you drop this one? Amazing work. I enjoy watching your trips. They remind me of how much life there is to experience. You can get people reflecting on their own life through a lens. It’s a great gift! Gracias and keep them coming 👍

You are a really nice person . I hope you find your true love, to grow old with and ride bicycle with throughout eternity. Thanks for sharing your life’s experiences.

thank you for taking us with you on that journey

Thank you for sharing this Ryan. It was beautiful, inspiring and brought me to tears on several occasions. It reminds me a lot my travels, bringing up a lot of emotion as I reflect on the transient nature of lovership & connection with folk I’ve experienced on the journey. Lots of love to you!

My melancholy level rose quite a bit watching this. Hey, at least you got to live it and it will always be part of your past. Instead of being sad about the split, you have those wonderful memories.

What a beautiful journey, filmography, dynamic overall. Amazing.

An absolutely epic journey brilliantly filmed. A must watch!

wow!!!!! I love bike riding and I've been cycling for over a year now, and I've recently brought an e-bike. Before I go to sleep, I like to watch youtube videos about bikes, and I woke up at 6am and saw your video, and so I started it from the beginning and I watched the whole thing. What an amazing experience and the breathtaking views had me hooked. The connection you shared with each other and others was so beautiful, made me look at life so differently. I'm 33yr black male from Birmingham in England UK, and I've never seen anything like this! Thank you for sharing, and I'm so sorry to hear that you and your sweet partner are no longer 1, that really made my eyes fill with tears as I was so invested in the both of you's. Thank you for this video ❤

Loved watching the edited version. As an adventure film maker in-training I find myself really appreciating the talent and experience you bring to these. Gracias!

So, so good. Makes me wanna go back and watch each full episode again

I love this series, thank you so much for re-editing it and posting it!

Hi Ryan, loved this video tour with Ali. thanks for sharing your experience across the world by bicycle and sharing your love.

I think all of us cycle tourers have watched a lot of these by now but that was really special. Pure joy and awe you've managed to convey through your film.

Thank you so much for sharing this adventure. It was amazing to watch ✌🏽

I can't believe you just published this on a Tuesday. I have so much work for this week. Yeah... I need to prioritize and work. Darn you Ryan, I'll come back for this. I WILL COME BACK FOR THIS!

i am watching this series for thr umpteen times. There is still hope ❤️

This was such a great documentary! I really enjoyed riding my indoor bike while watching. Im definitely subscribing. Thanks for the inspo!

I just watched this entire video in one sitting. What an amazing adventure!

Loved this film from start to finish, Ryan. Truly a labor of love--and deeply inspiring!

Lovecycles is a great video series! I love the idea of a theme to a bike tour video series that isn’t actually ONLY about the ride. Very unique

I really enjoyed this, thanks so much for all your hard work putting it together and sharing it!

YASSSS! Thanks for all of your hard work! We appreciate it.

I have never watched anything on KZfaq for 2 hours but this was amazing. First....the fact that you did it and then you beautifully filmed it ( complete with great drone shots ) and then edited it! Brilliant! Kudos from all of us who have wanted to do this, but never had the time to. Adventure of a lifetime.

Excellent film making! I'm an avid mountain biker and can only dream in going on adventure like this. It is heart warming to see a different side of our great country, the wonderful people and breath taking sceneries. To be able to share this awesome experience with someone you love is priceless.

Great adventure. Also watched the two Baja ones you've done and the Great divide. Love the honesty and enthusiasm. Keep the light shining!!

Super awesome video! Also really amazing to see how just a few weeks of riding changes her body. She was thin and pretty when she started, but man she was absolutely cut when it ended. And the guy who started riding to save his heart. Cycling can keep you young, keep you fit, take you amazing places, and meet amazing people ❤

Thanks for putting this out. What an incredible experience! Keep the positive mojo following!

This was outstanding!! This video popped up on my feed and I stayed until the end. It was magical how you documented and showed us the wonderful small towns and people within it! As a fellow Canadian I live 1 1/2 hours away from Sabrina and Niagara Falls and it was a nice surprise seeing them in the video. I have to say how you captured the human spirit throughout your journey was amazing!! With world 🌍 in a lot of chaos and your country so divided it was so nice seeing and being reminded to open your heart and be grateful to one another no matter how different we are!!! 👍👍👍💪💪🙌🙌🙌

what a magical and amazing experience. Thank you for taking us along on this journey. Sorry to hear about you and Ali but I'm happy you are still friends.

I'm only 22 years old, but I'm going to start training for this now! This is definitely an inspiration to push myself to greater limits and mark this off of my bucket list. Absolutely loved the video guys, you killed it!

oh man this takes me places. Watching this gets me reminiscing about my own start in cycling. I started watching your videos sometime before this series, I got my own bike (a Trek 920) in february in 2018 as a means to end my unhealthy lifestyle, be active and "Getting out there!" It was tough, and the first few months, especially starting cycling in the winter in Iceland didn't make it any easier. My interest in cycling and staying active was kind of getting to a low point. Then a turning point happened. Summer came along, biking got easier, I started noticing progress and Love Cycles came out. It all got me much more motivated and I started spending a lot more days in the saddle, miles started racking up and touring on my bike didn't seem a far distant goal anymore. Now in 2021 I am a much healthier person, a keen cyclist and I ride my bike most days and rack up the miles, and have gone on bike tours every summer and went out exploring. Two goals this summer which is to complete a mile century on my roadbike and tour the Westfjords here in Iceland. The Love Cycles series also inspired me to ask my grandparents about their relationship. They had been together for nearly 70 years and while sadly my grandmother passed away in september of that year, then I will always cherish one of my last conversations with her which was inspired by Ali and Ryans quest for love advice. To put it simply, stay together, act as one, be inclusive in all your decisions, cherish the time you spend together and have each other interest at heart in every aspect of your lives. That was probably my last lucid conversation I had with her, and for that I will always be grateful. We need more space in our hearts for love, compassion, empathy and thoughtfulness towards one another. The message this series brings to its audience is exactly what we need, joy towards one another, finding love, even though it does not last, is time not wasted but to be cherished as that brought happiness and fulfilment into your heart. Bringing love to another person who appreciates it, will always bring joy into your life. Making someone smile brings you closer to them and creates a connection towards one another that may or may not last the rest of your lifetime, either way it is to be cherished, preserverd and admired. Thank you Ryan and Ali for creating this, series like these can have a profound impact on someone's wellbeing and quality of life. Please know that you have made a huge difference in mine. Best wishes from Iceland Andri Freyr

I think its so cool that you have embraced the love for cycling! My husband, and son and I, are avid bikers and we really enjoy the ride!

This was epic and amazing! What a journey. And first rate cinematography. Thank you for taking us along on such an incredible journey Ryan. Glad you had someone special to share it with.

I'm excited to watch the whole thing! KZfaq would always mix up the order of videos in the playlist so this is going to be great

Thanks for the video. Made me smile a few times. You guys rock !

This is such an AMAZING video! I absolutely LOVE IT!

I could watch it over and over!

Great compilation! I remember watching the series when my husband and I were getting ready to move to Colorado from Wisconsin. Miss seeing the fireflies for sure!

I didn't want this to end, what a fantastic and truly inspiring journey across America!

Hello! Thank you so much! This is one of my favourite videos on KZfaq.

I love that you took so many backroads and trails. See the real USA. Great video Ryan and Ali..

Dude! I love you, man! I really needed this shot of optimism.

Thanks for the beautiful video Ryan! Never been touch by so much love until this video came along. Whatever happened is whatever it is..... life is still a beautiful journey =)

Hi there, i'm Cyril from south of France. Juste one big big big thank you for this life lesson. Adventure, love, dream, nature, all conditions are reunited to remind everyone that nothing is stronger than Love and willpower. Bravo Bravo Bravo. Je vous aime !!!!!!!!!! Vive la vie !!!! Warm hug to you. All the best to you all overthere. Cyril.

Wow! Guys! Holy smokes! Spectacular

I've recently started to road cycle and I've got my new bike coming this week so this video came at just the right time! I've been flirting with the idea of touring my home country of Wales and its a beautiful landscape for a touring bike and this video has convinced me to do it this summer! Wales (luckily for me) is much, much smaller than America so I'm hoping it will be a great starting tour! Thanks for the beautiful video

Fantastic job of documenting your monumental cross country trip with Ali! Sorry that the relationship didn't endure but it's commendable that you've both remained friends! Your approach to life is both uplifting and inspiring Ryan as it shows that it's best to find the positives in every situation and in everyone we meet. Keep "getting out there" my friend and if you're ever in the Cary, NC area I'd love to join you on a ride or help replenish your food and beverages pouches along the way! We have about 250 miles of greenway trails here in the Triangle and the network continues to expand. Maybe you could consider riding the Maine to Florida East Coast greenway sometime? My next journey will be the 270 mile Florida Coast to Coast connector. Take care, Mark S

I loved the focus on your relationship with Ally. Your break up must be really hard for you both, so its nice to have these great videos to look back on a beautiful chapter in your life. I hope you are able to recognize the things that didnt work and commit to fixing them as you move on and find a new love.

So nice adventure Ryan! Thanks for sharing! E obrigado diretamente do Brasil!!

Man this was a beautiful video. I just loved every minute of it. I rode my spin bike whilst watching this video and it took me away from my lounge room as I followed you on your epic ride. Congratulations to both of you!

Great video Ryan! I joined your channel recently and I'm happy to have found your channel because you are an incredibly very positive person, thanks for inspiring me! next year I will cycle from Tallinn (Estonia) where I leave now to Verona (Italy) where my family leaves and I can't wait!

This is awesome the people the nature all of the adventure you both been together. A very inspirational content pls continue spreading love and peace for humanity and nature.

Ali is a sport! Happy for you both!

This was an amazing & inspirational watch! Thanks so much xx

Wow, that was a ride for the ages!! The idea that you had to figure out your new routes everyday, that makes it a real challenge, thanks for taking the time to put it in one video, all the best!! BJ and Jo Ondo, "Out and About on the Bicycles" You Tube and Blog :)

Finally cleaning my house room by room and getting a routine going. Before moving into action, watching your videos really helped me feel at home and ready to do good! Love you man!

Amazing vid/ journey!! Makes me want to do something like this. The guy that lost all that weight and changed his attitude and life because of you has to be a powerful feeling. Good job! 🙂

Probably not the most productive 2 hours I've had at work recently, but this has been so worth it! 😊 I felt a little sad for you, knowing what was to come (with Ali) but boy, such a beautiful thing you've created, Ryan. Not sure that I know anyone who loves life more than you! Keep safe and well!

I had a pretty bad bicycle accident in July 2018 and followed you along as I rehabbed. I still have not put myself on a bicycle again but maybe... You’re videos, your attitude, your joy is so uplifting. My vicarious ride with you & Allie helped in my healing process. My love advice (33 years of marriage) is encouraging each other to grow and stand by each other through the rough times. When you truly love someone, their happiness is your happiness. I see another Lovecycle in your future. ❤️🚴‍♂️❤️🚴‍♀️❤️

I really really loved this video. It inspired me to go on my first overnight bike trip actually. It also reminded me that the world is full of beautiful, nice and interesting people and that we shouldn't be afraid of exploring and meeting strangers. So thank you so much Ryan! Tomorrow I will be biking along the east and then north coast of Sealand in Denmark, starting from Copenhagen and I will for sure be thinking of you and Ali :)

In all these years on KZfaq, this is the first long video I watched in it's entirely. What a trip, the USA is so beautiful! Hope to ride there one time.

wonderful life and wonderful ride. thank you so much Ryan Van Duzer.

Thanks for making these videos and sharing them with us. They are very well done! I understand Dana wanting to go ahead and ignore the strangers warning. It's so funny because I would be talking about how glad I was to have had the luck to meet him before going even further and having to turn around. No reason to not trust him when he says he wouldn't try with an ATV going that way.

This was good for the soul. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing this Ryan, you are such an inspiration. Sending kudos from the UK 👌👍

Loved this, thank you Ryan!

Bittersweet experiences that in the end we remember only what matters: The Love, God bless you buddy.

What an adventure! Thank you for sharing with us.

what else can I say but thank you for all your efforts in spreading this message of love around the world. Not at all the headlines of the news, but it is much more the little projects like yours (however from a world perspective) which help me keeping faith that this world will become a better place some day....love and peace

The LoveCycles series is how my friend and I found you. Loved this as much as the orginal series! I love your passion and you have inspired my friend to do Ragbrai this year!

Thank you so much for sharing, very much inspiring as I plan to do the next phase of my tour from Europe to Asia. Thanks again!!

Such a great video Ryan. I really enjoyed watching it. That drone shot 1 hr in on the white rocks with the dark stormy sky behind you is super spectacular - totally surreal looking.

Awesome adventure duo!

Love this! I'm sure parts were hard, but had to have been cool reliving a lot of those memories. That series got me through a winter on the trainer, and got me back in riding shape. Going out on the Erie Canal in NY this year!

Ryan, this is a chef d oeuvre and being with Ally make the difference from doing it alone, you will never forget that trip, so do I. Good luck on your future projects

A very beautiful and heart-warming video. Thank you for sharing.

wow, this is just about when I found your channel, a little bit before when you were getting the Trek bikes to go on the mammoth ride. So bittersweet. Like many, many others I was wishing that you would be together always. I'm glad to see you're doing well and going from strength to strength here.

What pictures ... a USA that hardly anyone here knows, best bike video I've ever seen on KZfaq.

I’m going to sit later this evening after dinner and enjoy the whole video, saludos desde Honduras mi amigo!

I am on my 3rd marriage BUT it has lasted 23 yrs so far...my love advice is..always be honest! Whenever we get into an argument I remind Bob I am in this relationship for the long-haul, so lets figure it out. Seems to work we are still in love and enjoying each others company. Thanks for all these reminders of how special life is!!

I loved this series! It was where I first came across your channel.

In '86, I rode solo from San Francisco to Seattle, the Seattle to DC, then up to New York. I remember Astoria well. One of my cartridge bearing froze on the front wheel. A bike shop inn Astoria had the one I needed. couldn't believe it. Not one issue the rest of the trip. Not even a flat. What a great way to get a taste of America. Did much the same route you did to Chicago but went a bit more south after that to DC. Experience of a life time to carry with you forever. loved it but won't do it again.