Not So Scary After All - Biking the East Coast Greenway

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2 жыл бұрын

In fall of 2021, I set off on a bikepacking trip from Calais, Maine. 29 days and 3,000 miles of incredible experiences later, I reached Key West, Florida! Here is my story :)
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Listener beware, I did not do a good job with sound editing and the music is way too loud
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@scholasticacooney6830 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is the best video I've seen so far on the topic of long distance riding. To the point and kept one's attention. Inspiring.

@waynelewis8509 9 ай бұрын

Wow, you watched the video to completion and that's you're take-away.. Bet you are fun at parties.

@edog1955 9 ай бұрын

As a long distance cyclist for over 50 years, I was deeply touched by this video. Well done - it communicates what bike touring is all about: “The sights, the sounds and the way you feel, when the world expands from a spinning wheel” (from a poem I wrote after one ride in 1974) I highly recommended reading “The Handsomest Man In Cuba”, a very entertaining account of Lynette Chiang’s solo bike ride around Cuba.

@sheppardroyal443 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and book recommendation - I've ordered it and cannot wait to read!

@thunderstickme 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite part of this was when you showed you have friends in half the cities on the eastern seaboard, and then still described yourself as an introvert. Also, great work, this is legitimately really impressive

@1LeggedAdventures Жыл бұрын

RIGHT! LOL

@sweetpadre Жыл бұрын

This used to be called a lie.

@Carriesue1982 5 ай бұрын

@@sweetpadreIntrovert doesn’t mean you don’t have friends, it means being around people drains you and you need recharge time. As well as being more okay with being alone. It doesn’t mean you’re anti social

@Thomas-pq3gt Жыл бұрын

Awesome ride, Regina. Thanks for sharing. At 70 years old, I'm putting this ride on my bucket list.

@Timberbeartrail Жыл бұрын

I’m very grateful you are ok from being hit by a beer😩…… very happy and releaved you got to your destination safely and happy

@pishrives 7 ай бұрын

Your video inspired me to bike halfway from DC to Key West. Thank you!

@reginayan 7 ай бұрын

Wahoo that’s awesome!! Hope you had a blast :D

@pishrives 7 ай бұрын

@@reginayan One of the best adventures of my life. I also noticed on the ECG page that you joined their alliance. Congrats and keep posting awesome content!

@pascalchavanon1930 2 ай бұрын

Good morning, It’s official I start the greenway august20. All because of you. Thank you again for that amazing video.

@lukehoneythunder Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Newcastle upon Tyne / England / UK . . . . I could hardly believe what I seen at 5:38 on the door of the bike shop, a poster showing the label of a bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale, our famous beer. Fantastic video and it was a joy watching it. Very well done, you are great. 😀

@tedplusch1382 Ай бұрын

You rock girl. Keep traveling whenever you can. I waited until retirement but after losing my wife and I don’t have the money to pay for it. Don’t hesitate, you never know what life has in store for you in the future. Safe travels, keep smiling,and take care.

@sonnynick1 19 күн бұрын

Great video young lady. I love seeing people enjoying their life like you are in this video.

@ShawNshawN Ай бұрын

This video is very inspiring especially sharing simple disasters that snowballed like the brakes failing far from a bike shop, completely stressed and out of hope. Really cool story telling. Congrats on the long ride.

@gm22182 Жыл бұрын

Bravo! What a way to prove your self wrong. Keep testing yourself as it inspires other to do the same. We are better than we believe.

@dm9860 26 күн бұрын

Wow, congratulations 🎉👏, amazing how u did 140 miles in a day. Especially when you said you didn't train much. The secret to any long trip is to pace yourself. Rest when you need it. Lemon grass spray helps to keep the mosquitoes away. Lavender spray helps to keep the ticks off.

@alexdanilowicz2340 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent storytelling, excellent video editing, powerful takeaways and one heck of a bike ride. This might be one of my favorite KZfaq videos of all time. Thanks for sharing the journey so transparently. I think it really captured what “type 2 fun” is all about. Your story will serve as an inspiration for many to get on a bike and to also appreciate life. It did for me. Thanks Regina!

@reginayan 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Alex!! Definitely type 2 fun... maybe next trip will be cross country to you and SF friends...?

@Timberbeartrail 2 жыл бұрын

I very much agree with you... Very well done in editing.. and your voice is perfect for narrating/voice-over

@filipmustic5677 2 жыл бұрын

@@reginayan Great video and great adventure. Only small problem i noticed is that music is sometimes way louder than voice (around 8 min) makes hard to hear what you are saying. But overall great video keep it up :)

@scholasticacooney6830 2 жыл бұрын

@@filipmustic5677 I agree. I thought it was just me. And CC wasn't available. Still loved the video!

@thetruthhurts6260 3 ай бұрын

congrats on your achievement. Tubeless tire systems are the way to go! have had no bummer flats moments since. Keep on riding!!!

@normiewoo787 11 ай бұрын

You're a beautiful human being. Congratulations on such a great accomplishment.

@hopodysseys9688 10 ай бұрын

Great video! I'm really glad I found it. I do a fair amount of bike touring and I'm trying to figure out "what's next" (I did the Pacific Coast in fall 2022, and Lands End, England to John O'Groats, Scotland May of '22; I've also done Oregon to Boston and New Orleans to Canada in the past). I'm 66 years old (and very extroverted!) and your video has really helped me want to do the Easy Coast Greenway!! I'm quite impressed by your mileage too! (PS - I've never seen the sunrise on a bike tour...). Thank you for sharing.

@amenra4099 Жыл бұрын

You're crazy... and amazing! Congrats!

@spookypineapple 8 ай бұрын

That's so awesome! Congrats on pushing through all of the bullshit and making it happen!

@RonFrostMotivationalSpeaker 10 ай бұрын

Wow! You’re Amazing!!! I felt very motivated watching this video…. Thanks for sharing! It makes me want to do that bike trip too!

@VictorHoward14 Жыл бұрын

Wow just wow! You are a real life superhero! Thank you for sharing your inspiring journey!

@bryanlane31 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive young lady….now the west coast!

@AznJsn82091 5 күн бұрын

I can't believe this is your first video on KZfaq! Quite the introduction!

@gobybike5016 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. I was baffled how you know all these people and how you just meet new people as you go. On top of that you said that you're intravent.

@Ultegra10SPD 2 жыл бұрын

Good on BK and Papa Pump at Bike Connection to get you going. Used to work there 20yrs ago. Best wishes. -U10

@mauricemarcus6885 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such a wonderfully story. I really love the story. I am planning to bike The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in two years.

@ericcarrier493 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video!! The East Coast Greenway is on my bucket list!!!

@garysladek9110 4 ай бұрын

Cheers to you. Great trip. I very much enjoyed the video.

@kimberley8902 7 ай бұрын

You rock!! That is an amazing adventure I’d love to try!!

@charmontravel 9 ай бұрын

This was a wonderful video about an incredible adventure! Thanks for sharing!🙂

@SuperRafareyes 8 ай бұрын

You are more strong mentally than physically, congrats on accomplishing your journey 💪🏻

@omarlynn2992 2 жыл бұрын

You did it! Proud of you! Forget everything and ride!

@TWills-oe7hn 2 жыл бұрын

Regina, you are inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

@clintontebbetts 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful video and journey. You are amazing. You are changed forever. Congrats

@agalletly88s Жыл бұрын

Loved every minute of your trip. Congratulations!

@georgewAmbush 9 ай бұрын

Way to go for a new rider - impressive long days with perseverance & courage !

@p0d0cyte Жыл бұрын

I’m glad the KZfaq algorithm worked and suggested this amazing video. Clearly one of the best videos I’ve watched about just getting out and having an adventure. Can’t even imagine it must have taken to turn the pedals the first time in Maine. So much unknown lay ahead but you persevered. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey!

@dnomyarg32 2 жыл бұрын

Simply Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.

@MrWallEMcfly Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your epic accomplishment!!!… its amazing how a bike can be a tool of self-discovery #inspiring #waytogo #welldone

@SHWELL11 Ай бұрын

WOW! Thanks for sharing!

@raceface_m2579 19 күн бұрын

this is incredibly powerful and inspiring. thank you for this.

@valeriee3039 Жыл бұрын

That was a great video! Thank you for sharing it. I'm inspired to bike travel!!!

@telepopepic Жыл бұрын

I love bikepacking/touring, I watch way too many biking videos and just watched yours. Loved it. I felt like I was there. Having toured doing repeated 100+ mile days, I want to say, “Wow!” Thanks for sharing.

@user-kp8ov2ob9i Жыл бұрын

Regina, I really enjoyed watching your video. There is something about riding a bike that connects you to the places you ride in a way that is about so much more than just transportation. I felt that watching your video.

@CallMeDr.T. 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing in your adventures.

@rogerwoods7362 6 ай бұрын

That was brilliant. Very inspiring and well documented. Bravo.

@helloitsjordan 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great story, thank you for sharing!

@gd3515 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

@huihe2436 Жыл бұрын

So inspiring. Go, Regina!

@wutsupg 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you man. I think wild animals and people deter me from even trying. But I'm happy you accomplished it. I can live through you now... bravo young lady.

@Mr3c2b1a Ай бұрын

from ,did a 100 mile ride once and found it really difficult to, i'll do 140 miles then a hundred the next day. quite the cape wearing transformation. amazing resilience and joy. bless

@ucanskixc568 Жыл бұрын

Well done, with honest comments of your feelings and everyday situations. :)

@chrisblanchard4938 Жыл бұрын

That was an awesome video. It brought happy tears to my eyes watching it. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey.

@justyouraveragejoe7359 10 ай бұрын

Awesome adventure, and what a great video. For your first long-distance tour, you kicked butt. What an accomplishment. Thanks for sharing 😊

@joemacha6717 2 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful. Long before you were born I went across Canada and parts of the US. Yes it is a one of a lifetime experience..

@robb7733 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Great video and congrats. You are an inspiration to all.

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!! Leave full support for you !

@jeffkatzer Жыл бұрын

You are awesome! Thanks for taking me along on your wonderful trip.

@billycox475 2 жыл бұрын

What a great story! I'm so happy for you.

@LetzVeggie 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the amazing trip, awesome to watch

@dtmchemistry5279 5 ай бұрын

Wow how inspiring!! Your Awesome!!!

@radiantsojourner2997 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks So Much!! Incredibly Inspiring!! Grateful!!

@gordonsweeney1187 7 ай бұрын

Excellent!!! Thanks.

@joelapeterson Жыл бұрын

an amazing and inspiring story... thanks for this ❤

@karenjohnson8774 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for making this inspiring video. I truly enjoyed watching your adventure. I am 63 yrs old and still hope to do an epic bike trip like you did.

@wendeborn8 9 ай бұрын

Just rode my first century. I've NO clue how you did 30 days of that with so little prep/practice. Amazing work.

@reginayan 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the century, that's awesome!! And thank you for watching -- I didn't really go into this, but I bike commuted to work which was ~20 miles a day, so I did have a solid base leading up to the trip even without any specific prep. Also, slow & steady is the way to go on these haha so what I lacked in speed & power I made up in hours-per-day haha

@ovidiuschley3346 2 жыл бұрын

Wow , that's a great video and a great journey indeed with the bike . The bigest adventure with the bike on the road , meeting beautiful people and friends to survive to the preasure . So beautiful is the East Coast . Thank you so much for sharing and take care , my dear friend !🏅🏆🎩👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🤗🌷

@richardbeasley9084 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible the journey and the mileage. Great story.

@MrElfGamer1 Ай бұрын

this video really touched me. my mom was a touring cyclist in the 90s before i was born and I'm really falling down the same rabbit hole myself (riding in the NYC 5 boro bike tour this sunday!). I really connected with your openness around the challenges you faced on this trip. as i look into the future and think about long-haul bike trips like this, you've made me even more excited. thank you for your great storytelling!

@chrisyang6791 10 ай бұрын

wonderful! loved it. Looks like an amazing trip and a great adventure

@matt-hike-bike-camp 8 ай бұрын

This is my favorite bike touring video on KZfaq! This is impressive both in the crazy amount of daily miles you did as well as the way you tell your story. Very inspiring!

@Jwnorton 2 жыл бұрын

All victories are just one more step further, lift the weight one more time, and one more heartbeat. You should be proud.

@isaacburdiss 2 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational. Thank you!

@rickhagen433 Ай бұрын

Very impressive that you completed this with so little experience! You have a lot of mental toughness.

@bennyraskin Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring video. Really liked the message at the end of the video. Congrats!

@Machmamusikk 2 жыл бұрын

great storytelling - magic of youtube algorithm suggested this to me in Germany. thanks a lot for sharing.

@johnwu4636 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing accomplishment. Kudos to you!!

@brianyim22 19 күн бұрын

You are so strong!!! Incredible!

@tonytodd7293 Ай бұрын

Well done, excellent video, incredible achievement. Having done long distances, I understand the commitment and dedication to realise the dream!

@bicycledad7660 4 ай бұрын

Wow you are so brave ! I would think it would be hard to trust strangers. Thank you for the video stay safe and God bless

@awaywego1071 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an inspiring journey! You are a great storyteller, we felt every emotion you were experiencing. Thank you for sharing your journey!

@bubbakindroad Жыл бұрын

@New Jersey: "Hitting some rain, but not crying 'this time' ". 😂 You're a great, honest writer.

@handesign 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures! So inspiring!

@johnframe5478 2 жыл бұрын

That is sooooo awesome. That’s on my Bucket list. Ride on girl,ride on 😊🚴🏻

@bdoyle965 2 ай бұрын

Amazing accomplishment! Very inspirational. Thank you for the video!

@jeffreymccart3696 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Bike tours teach you a great deal. Most people Treat you well during tours. I've done 10 + tours. Excellent video.

@rainbowhiker Жыл бұрын

You did it right. Small panniers and gear set up. Wow! Thank you for sharing your journey.

@davidic55 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone who watched your video could not help but be inspired to begin their own adventure. Quality production and beautifully narrated. Thank you.

@thomasankerhodnebrog-vibe6839 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You inspire me.

@johnpayne2465 2 жыл бұрын

A wonderful adventure. Stay happy.

@HimanshuDadarwala 9 ай бұрын

Well done and very inspiring. While watching this video, I surprisingly realized you live directly across from my son in the same complex. I recognized the garage alley along with the interior layout shown later in the video. Small world.

@reginayan 9 ай бұрын

Haha small world indeed! I've since moved out of the complex (I was 928), but if your son was there Aug 2021 to Aug 2022, we definitely crossed paths :D

@vanomadcyclist3474 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great story. I truly believe your life is now forever changed in the most positive way!! This just popped up on my home page, so glad it did!