How and Why to Bike Tour. Bike Touring 101

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This video is about the basics of bike touring. If you've never been bike touring or you are just getting started, this video will address the following questions:
What is bike touring?
Why go bike touring?
What's the difference between bike touring and bike packing?
How do you bike tour?
Where do you stay when bike touring?
What do you eat when bike touring?
How do you prevent saddle sores?
How do you secure your bike?
How much do you carry when bike touring?
How do you navigate when bike touring?
What if your bike breaks down?
How doing you get to and from your starting and ending points when bike touring?
What is Amtrak roll-on service?
What is a typical day of bike touring like?
When do you start riding? How far do you ride in one day?
Do you take rest days when bike touring?
What do you do if it rains when bike touring?
How did you start bike touring?
How long have you been bike touring?
So, kick back and enjoy the ride!
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@nathansweeney9877 2 жыл бұрын

So many gems in this video. "It's your trip, and I'm not your mother." "Sometimes just putting on your raincoat makes the rain stop." 40,000 miles is quite the accomplishment; hopefully you've got a lot of miles ahead of you that will be shared in future videos. Keep it up Paul.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Nathan. I'm slowing down a bit. But I'm in no hurry anyway. As long as you keep watching, I'm gonna keep making videos as long as I can.

@Hashslingingslasher- 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulsuchecki3985 And tips to avoid knee pain? Im 29 and recently did 400km and my knee's suffered for it.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hashslingingslasher- Everyone is different. When I have experienced knee pain I figured it was due to my seat height being too low or I just over exerted myself. Your mileage may vary.

@Hashslingingslasher- 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulsuchecki3985 Yep, first thing i did was raise my seatpost and handlebars. Praying you're correct. Cheers for the response

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hashslingingslasher- Seat height is very important. While pedaling your knee should almost go straight, but not quite. You get the most power out of the pedal stroke just before the leg goes straight. If your knee goes totally straight, the seat is too high. But if your knee stays bent too much, the seat is too low. To get it just right, sit on the bike stationary next to a wall or fence (to hold you up). Put your heel on the pedal and your knee should go straight at the bottom of the stroke. That way when the ball of your foot is on the pedal (as in a natural pedal stroke) the knee will almost straighten, but not quite. If the seat post height is off by a quarter inch either way it is noticeable. I don't know if that is the reason for your knee pain, because I'm not a doctor, but that is how I would make sure my seat is the right height. I hope that helps. Paul

@ridetillidie8090 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 65 in May, lost my wife last year and she was the only reason I was 'adulting.' So, now I'm going to take off on what's officially been dubbed my "Ride Till I Die" round-the-world bike tour. Videos like this help chip away from any lingering trepidation I may have and the tips and tricks are great! I will be camping out a lot and taking advantage of the "Warm Showers" program and network of tourers across the world. Can't wait!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Gary, sorry to hear about your wife. There are no words. I'm glad that you are staying active after such a loss. There still might be some adventure left out there somewhere. Just gotta go find it. Stay safe, I hope to see you down the road!!

@MrMario-fw8cj 2 жыл бұрын

Hi where are you now? I'm crossing Canada

@unregisturd Жыл бұрын

Hope all is well now.

@fiorovante 6 ай бұрын

Were all waiting patiently on a rtw update

@peterwilliamson4296 25 күн бұрын

Very inspiring for a 67 year old Kiwi who is planning his first 100k trip on a bike when it gets nearer to summer. Thank you.

@Bobth Жыл бұрын

I love this video! I just learned how to ride a bike at 18. My parents aren’t that active so I feel like I missed out a lot on the camping/ nature/ adventure experience. This definitely opens up a lot of opportunity. Thanks!

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Thanks for watching. Stay safe and ride on! Hope to see you down the road.

@cyclingintothesunset 2 жыл бұрын

Well done overview of bicycle touring. I’m well into my 60s and have toured for nearly 50 years (mostly in my 20s and 60s). This video does an excellent job of presenting many of the things and experiences I have encountered through the years.The older and slower I get, the more I enjoy each and every mile of touring.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I agree that the older I get, the slower I get and I definitely appreciate each day that I get to spend bike touring more and more. Well said. I might use that in my next video. 😉 Ride on! I hope to see you down the road.

@fjcarterfc Жыл бұрын

I love this guy

@christinawhite3859 11 ай бұрын

I toured when I was in my 20's, now 68, and almost 1 year post traumatic surgery. I'm alive, restoring my health, and planning to rail trail as a combination to my 4 X4 truck camping travels. Thanks to your videos, I hope go "wander bike" the Virginia trails your videos showed off. I am introducing my daughter and grandkids to cycling distances as well. Reading the comments show how aging can indeed be integrated with cycling. Thanks for your efforts and encouragement. It's working.

@dirtbagbikeventures903 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad I found your videos. There is something about the way you carry yourself and tell your stories that is so inspiring. You're self assured and confident with how you choose to travel. I'm young and have done several long distance bike trips. I want to keep going all my life. I'm still trying to find my own style making bike adventure videos and seeing yours is a refreshing switchup from most other outdoor adventure content on KZfaq. I hope to learn from you. Thanks!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the nice comments. Making videos has become a very enjoyable hobby. I'm still a beginner but I'm learning a lot. I think what makes a good video is the story. I've seen a lot of travel and bike videos with some amazing footage, but there's no story. It seems like they're just cutting from one random awesome shot to another random awesome shot. A story makes the awesome shots more compelling. And then present that story in an interesting and "eye-catchy" way. I'm still learning. Thanks again. Ride on!

@oschibaby3471 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good video thanks Paul. You are a born storyteller. The art of storytelling is and has been in humans' DNA for thousands of years, as a way of passing on information and entertaining folks. Well done, keep it up!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate your positive comments. I'm a school teacher, so I tell stories everyday. They say, when it comes to film, it's all about the story! Thanks again!

@tpstrat14 22 күн бұрын

I've been stealth camping on the side of the road for 12 years. Got about 15,000 miles of touring in and I commute everywhere too. Excited to get going from Billings, MT through the cascades, down to the red woods and yosemite. It's about 2500 miles and I'll be starting on July 14 at age 36. Got some new goodies for this tour: coolibar sun gloves, a 64 oz insulated water jug that i put on my frame, a ridewithgps subscription, a 3 pound macbook air to work on the road, and a kiting paraglider to practice ground handling for paragliding. Now to get my gearing, brakes and chain all set, and I'll be ready to go. Might even document it and try to sell the way I live my life to the social media gods like Paul here. At least I hope he made some money from this :) P.S. get yourself some marathon supreme tires. What a quiet dependable ride they give! And even though they have no tread which makes them fast on pavement, the 2 inch width gives you nice traction on dirt roads

@jackiegleason 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, you've knocked it out of the park. Your editing is great, too!!! Thanks for giving a great overview which I'm sure will help many in years to come. -Adam

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam. This one was especially fun to make. I got to use some really old footage. Thanks again for watching.

@ndsailor 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for posting this. I’ve done three long rides around 80 miles over the years but never bike toured. I’m planning on doing more this spring, summer and fall. I’m now 67 years old and just need to get back to it. The book “Downhills Don’t Come Free” was given to me on my birthday by my two daughters and that really got me fired up to do this. Now I have to stop typing and go take a ride….even though the temp outside is only 20 degrees F.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Keep on pedaling and stay warm out there. 😎

@tommysimmons5266 3 ай бұрын

This is the 3rd video I’ve watched today. The same reason I’m riding a bicycle ( bicycle camping) now. I’m doing this because I’m a retired truck driver and going places I couldn’t get a truck to. Plus the doctor said oxygen tank and that’s the last time I seen a doctor.2/11/19… I’m not sitting around. Nebraska cowboy trails ( Norfolk to valentines Nebraska. My first bicycle trip was on Tuesday June 13,1967 at 6 years old in Brooklyn 6 miles each way to and from the Verrazano narrow bridge and slept in a vacant lot 2 blocks from the house. Right mindset is the key, 3 coyotes had me trapped in a tree once…

@paulsuchecki3985 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like an adventure. I'm 60 and have some heart valve issues. Must keep riding. If it kills me, it kills me. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!

@vilasdatar6965 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Canada! Excellent video and great narration. I recalled my own bicycling tours from younger days. Bike packing wasn't developed in India in early 80's. I had a Single speed bicycle, no panniers, no cages for water bottles, no helmet, no rear light and traveled for 15 days. There were no sunscreens. Absolutely amazing experience. Now I am 64, still go bicycle touring but just like you do, preferably stay in the hotel and eat at restaurants. Keep peddling sir!

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like an adventure! Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it. Hope to see you on the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!

@user-hw6hb4rk9t 3 ай бұрын

On camping and becoming active an hour before dawn. I do that to, to get an "Alpine Start" in backpacking. A crucial part of making that doable, is to wear a small and not very bright headlamp. It's hands free lighting which helps hugely when messing around dressing, cooking and organizing gear on a dark night.

@paulsuchecki3985 3 ай бұрын

I love riding early in the morning. You make a good case for staying at a motel. LOL! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!

@chiparooo 2 ай бұрын

Man, what a thorough video! Great info. Thanks for sharing!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks again.😎

@diyraven 2 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic!! So motivating and packed full of helpful information. I just ordered my bike and I’ve been binging all the cycling videos in anticipation, but this was by far the best. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us 😊

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful! I appreciate it. 😁

@CanadianMulticulturalNews 3 ай бұрын

Great inspiration, I did my first Toronto to Niagara Falls solo tour Last summer.Thank you for all advice❤

@paulsuchecki3985 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Sounds like a great ride. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!

@RockingRoper 7 ай бұрын

Paul , I'm 71 and I'm just getting started. I enjoy your video's very much. Hope to see ya on the trail some day.

@paulsuchecki3985 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on! 😎

@Iliketoadventure 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy and appreciate your videos! Great perspective. Thanks for sharing!😎✌🏼

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it. 👍

@MaciejNaumienko 2 жыл бұрын

This guy is so spot on about the mentality of bike touring. Greetings from 44yo tourer from Poland

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Greetings from the USA. Peace!!

@tommysimmons5266 3 ай бұрын

Dude, I had local cops take me to the park or ball field even a closed down car wash, town park, in Battle Creek Iowa a local cop and county cop stood in the middle of the road chitchatting and watching the full moon rising as I was taking pictures. That was so cool for 45 minutes ( no traffic)

@paulsuchecki3985 3 ай бұрын

Sounds cool!

@grumpy-dad3701 2 жыл бұрын

Why go bikepacking? Why not. If you like biking, being outside & camping them this is the hobby / past time for you. It's tough, it's hard, it's fun and the sense of accomplishment followed by the desire to get back out is amazing. Took me 46 years to complete my 1st ride. Already planning for my next bigger ride I do it solo coz my friends all prefer going to the pub.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you. Hope to see you down the road!

@jonbock4853 2 жыл бұрын

All of this video was great. Inspiring. Thanks!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

@gillesroussel1701 2 жыл бұрын

You are a great inspiration. Thanks

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

@bryanridge701 2 жыл бұрын

So much knowledge. Thank you very much!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it.

@PhoenixRider1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always, Paul. Thanks for many great insights/tips. Stay safe and good riding. 👍

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too! Hope to see you down the road. 😎

@haitch8675 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it!

@deebee4817 8 ай бұрын

Such an excellent video. Thanks.

@paulsuchecki3985 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

@comounaverdura 27 күн бұрын

This is such a great video. It is filled with valuable information. Thanks for making it.

@jean-pierre3503 Жыл бұрын

I'm a 64 years old bike tourer and love your videos. Hope we'll meet by chance, somewhere. ;-)

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe out there and I hope to see you down the road.

@evilroyslade2491 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Well done. Great info.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Stay safe out there and ride on!!

@bulmarobernal2106 9 ай бұрын

O love how you made all this adventure stuff simple,one of this days when I feel better and ready to tough it out,I'll do it,but for now as you you do enjoy been near a comfortable bed,I keep staying near home,thanks for the teaching 😊

@paulsuchecki3985 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe!😎

@gmaneis 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks, Paul. Your stuff is always fun to watch. This video has lots of great information, just like all your others.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! People have asked me to make a video about how to bike tour, what gear I use, and about my bike. This is the 1st of more to come. Thanks again.

@allanisenberg1272 2 жыл бұрын

You are truly an inspiration, can't thank you enough.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you. Thanks for watching!

@SinnerSince1962 2 жыл бұрын

Of all of the videos produced out there, Paul makes 'em the best! Thanks, Teach!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan. I want to retire soon and go full time bike touring. Thanks again!

@JimWhelan 6 ай бұрын

I'm at a crossroads here. Got diagnosed w/ MS just as I got into bicycling in 2017. Didn't get bad until about 2 years ago. Did BikeMS for about 5 years, but I'm done with that. Going to ride on my own when I feel inclined to. I love the longer-distance rides! This is why I enjoyed your vids. They give me great ideas of what I want to do next. I did Alsip to Wisconsin (not all at once) and the Bike LSD ride, but trying to figure on how to complete the loop (one on South Side to the Lake, one on North Shore from Lake to Genoa City). There's a lot of logistics involved. Watching your vids is inspiring for me, though. Illinois loop?? Oh, heck yeah.

@paulsuchecki3985 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. The Grand Loop is a great ride. I hope you get to ride it. Thanks again. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!

@shell_gone_awol 2 ай бұрын

I love your cool vibe & you are such an inspiration. I'm nearly 39 & haven't ridden a bike since I was about 13 & I've recently bought a mountain bike & have been planning bike packing as I do love to be out in the nature & I love travelling & exploring. I am nervous more about having to share the road with traffic (we have narrow roads in the UK) but I will start small & build up my confidence then I'll be confident enough to go more long distances, I do have a goal of cycling to Europe from England & catching the ferry & just go exploring & to just feel free 😊

@paulsuchecki3985 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Greetings from the USA. I want to ride in Europe, including England one day. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!

@molletutu1 2 жыл бұрын

So useful! Thank you.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@TheTrakker 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is some good sound advice. And pretty darn entertaining to boot. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

@paulatarver-prof 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You give me confidence starting at 63.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Start slow. Stay safe and ride on!

@JohnnyMcpott 2 жыл бұрын

You Sr are a legend! Keep touring and making these awesome vids!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

@johnlupo9577 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations bud. You are living the life. Keep on rolling. John in Alberta Canada

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, John. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you on the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!

@412Rain Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

@jamesp1045 2 жыл бұрын

Lots and lots of great info. Thank you!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@bon2198 2 жыл бұрын

I’m from Berwyn and love bike touring. I’m retired military, and now enjoy all things outdoors on my own time.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the road. Ride on!!

@petesig93 Жыл бұрын

Really bikepacking is just one of the various ways to go bike-touring. Bike-touring can be a desert trek, it can be bush-camping in the forests, it can be town-to-town, staying in caravan parks, it can be lighter touring and staying in youth hostels or hotels, and it can be ultra-light riding a light road-bike or 'gravel-bike' and staying in motels or even all sorts of up-market hotels, AirBnBs etc. It is all touring, seeing the countryside but travelling by bicycle.

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

It is whatever you want to make it. It's all about freedom and having fun. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!😎

@CUZCARSON 2 жыл бұрын

this was the coolest video ive seen in a while! Love your attitude about life and appreciate all your wisdom!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😁

@banjomechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Your videos are the best. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences and thoughts about bike touring!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Ride on!

@jimnewell3624 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Lots of good info here! Thank you Paul.

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it. Stay safe and ride on!

@WheelsonaBike 2 жыл бұрын

LOVED this video! Yes to trial and error and making mistakes! Just keep moving forward. Awesome, awesome video!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Wheels!! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Means a lot!😁

@kesterkanyala7718 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for a good training for beginners

@paulsuchecki3985 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Ride on!

@ameliewilday2851 Жыл бұрын

Paul - Amazing. You rule. True inspiration.

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate it. More to come. Stay safe and ride on!!

@johnseaark8706 Жыл бұрын

I want to “like” this video a dozen times. Great vid. Thank you!

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate it. Hope to see you on the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!

@TG-se5sk 2 жыл бұрын

i love your videos, commentary and general spirit. never stop!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate it!

@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853 Жыл бұрын

All your videos are great but this is a gem; keep on keepin’ on buddy!

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!

@ChicaandSunsets 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really good video! Thx for ALL of your motivation!! We are just starting to research bikepacking.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I hope to see you on the trail somewhere. Thanks for watching!

@sparkyvespa 2 жыл бұрын

Inspirational! Thank you.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😎

@ronmagaw8175 2 жыл бұрын

Simply the best.. well laid out

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again. I really appreciate it!

@Murderbot2000 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos Paul. I learned much from them.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

@BlackFlashDrive 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing videos - thank you!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it!

@sphexes 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! Keeping it real and having fun. Champion of we the aging every-human! Great story teller. Ride On brother!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Much appreciated. Hope to see you down the road!

@rogerlamp7687 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks for sharing I look forward to seeing the video series of you doing the Trans America @ 70. I'll prolly be out on the road watching it while on a tour myself lol

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I hope I make it 70. Hope to see you down the road. Ride on!

@paulp3322 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul just recently found your videos and wish I found them long ago but better late then never. Great inspiration and so informative thanks for the videos great job.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. 😎

@coreyeller8650 2 жыл бұрын

Paul, love the channel I'm doing my first tour in June this year, you are inspiring Keep Riding ,Corey

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Have fun and stay safe out there. Hope to see you down the road. Ride on!

@sigitkartomihardjo2137 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Paul for sharing your bike touring experience.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

@DonaldTruss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - very well done video!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

@veganpizzarider9166 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips man. Awesome video. Really like it keep up

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Ride on!!

@stevenrice3616 Жыл бұрын

Paul you are amazing!

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!

@user-bx6zx6cq6n 7 ай бұрын

Really enjoy watching your videos! Very encouraging.

@paulsuchecki3985 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

@matthewrschuler Жыл бұрын

Very inspirational video Paul! Can’t wait for spring so I can get back out on my bike.

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Sorry about the late response. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!

@tomsitzman3952 Жыл бұрын

Best guide to getting on the road I have seen. No BS, just the facts. Starting off slow in the morning is more than good advice. It is how the body gets ready for work. After 15-20 minutes the body systems are warmed up and ready for the days ride. Just a little Work physiology 101. If it is a chilly morning start with enough clothing on your trunk to help the body core warm up. When you're warm tuck the jacket away and take off. I'm 80 and I've been traveling self-propelled my whole life, by kayak, canoe, foot and bike. Now I'm down to just bike touring. My advice to those who want to get started is simple. GET Started. Travel light, leave the gadgets home. Everything you bring has to serve more than one function. Life is not a race and you don't want to make it to the finish line. Don't buy junk, it will end up in a trash can. Buy a a few good things and you will be riding with them 50 years from now. I'm still using the same stove I bought in 1968.

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. You've been touring longer than me. Old school is the way to go! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!

@byroncrump4390 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video thanks from Oz

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Greetings from the USA!

@d.s.ebersole9647 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!! Love your advice never to ask a local for directions. Your approach to cycling is a breath of fresh air, so genuine and not reliant on high tech overpriced equipment. The free wind still blows in your face and puts a smile on it.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. Simple and reliable is better than high tech and fancy. When I started bike touring, they didn't have a lot of fancy high tech stuff and back then I was broke and couldn't afford it anyway. But you are right. the smile is priceless! Thanks again.

@bulmarobernal2106 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input, you the man.👍

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 😎

@bulmarobernal2106 2 жыл бұрын

@@paulsuchecki3985 I like how real you are,I often tough about going away like you,and try to find more of myself, except,my health is not the best, neither my wallet,I am close to your age,and I dig you staying in hotel's,that makes sense to me,I love been able to stay clean,and getting a gd night rest, nothing can replace that,that is why I rather stay riding near home, keep on riding,God bless.

@jetsmon3367 2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Good one Mr. S 🤙🏼Keep them coming.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm always working on something. 😎

@truthmatters4u 6 ай бұрын

Great video on bike touring 101! I am 61 years young, started riding again after decades of not riding. It feels great to be back riding and exploring the outdoors. 👍💪😊

@paulsuchecki3985 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Sorry about the slow response. I'm just 1 year behind you. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!😎👍

@AlfFieldArt 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that Paul. Thanks.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Ride on!

@JosRitter 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks for sharing

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@reeceholmes8546 2 жыл бұрын

you got style, great stuff thanks

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

@christophercantwell3843 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos! I’m new to touring and the way Paul tells it like it is while encouraging adventure and discovery gets me excited for my first big trip!

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Sorry about the slow response. Been out biking. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!

@rocbola 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I subscribed. I hope to take my first bike tour soon; i planned a nice route here in Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin using mainly rail trails and old canal towpaths.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. And thanks for the support! Wisconsin is bicycle paradise. I love to ride there. Hope to see you down the road!

@uhu69 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always Paul! Very informative, interesting and the scenary you chose is absolutely beautiful. Thank you kind Sir! Hope all is well, God Bless 🙏🚵🤗

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Alex, Thanks Buddy. Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your support. God Bless You Too!

@carsonho9338 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@paulsuchecki3985 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

@michaelrussell4894 2 жыл бұрын

Top Notch!!! You have a talent for explaining that is informative and relatable.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

@MG-bc7kn 2 жыл бұрын

Well done video! Very thorough!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

@andrewkleinhenz8487 Жыл бұрын

Hey Paul YOU are the one who inspired me to go from daily bicycle commuting to work to doing trips. Did my first one this August. THANK YOU for your videos. Very informative and entertaining. If you ever do the Wabash Cannonball trail as part of a trip, my wife and I would love to have you for dinner and maybe ride along for a bit. We live literally ON the Wabash trail. THANK YOU again!

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Wabash Cannonball trail looks like a great ride. One day I just might take you up on your offer. I ride the Tunnel Hill trail in southern Illinois on the weekends. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!

@RashadGoesOutside 9 ай бұрын

Your videos have a great vibe and are really informative, Paul. I'm looking to get into long bike tours, and I'll keep coming back to your videos. I watched your Erie canal video three times. thanks:)

@paulsuchecki3985 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

@BlackEagleSteve 2 жыл бұрын

Really cool video. You have what many youtubers don’t have in this subject, wisdom and life experience. Good narrative. Thanks!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the nice comments. Ride on!

@paddypete1 2 жыл бұрын

great stuff,your never too old to enjoy a bike adventure

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

True!! Thanks for watching. 😎

@respectfuldebates 2 жыл бұрын

Did my first long (long for me) distance ride today. 45 kms. Not miles. (Most commuters ride 45 kilometers each day) But heck...I am forty now...and for the first time in many years, I feel lively.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! That'll keep you going. Keep it up. Thanks for watching. Stay safe out there!

@JeanFrancoisDesrosiers 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. Refreshingly informative. Unpretentious. Making biketouring less daunting, so better than most channels about it.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe out there!

@dimitriosfotopoulos3689 2 жыл бұрын

I liked that you addressed the issues of hygiene and saddlesores head-on, without dithering. It's a delicate subject, but let's face it, a problem down there can easily ruin the trip. Good video!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Well said. On my first bike trip I wore cut-off Levi's and got the worst saddle sores. Even under the best conditions, still gotta watch out. Thanks again.

@yihan3114 Жыл бұрын

Just can't stop watching your video.

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again! Glad you like 'em. 😎

@rlehmann50 2 жыл бұрын

Loved riding along

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@georgeattaway1848 2 жыл бұрын

Well done.Thanks.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

@ramseydarkstar 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into bike packing and learning everything I can for some long trips. I'm happy to have found your Channel. Very fresh take and thoroughly informative.

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it. Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the road.

@glendathegoodwitch6987 Жыл бұрын

Got me some panniers, some bike shoes, a blow up mattress, a lightweight tent, and I am ready for a rail trail.

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Sorry about the slow response. Been out biking. Thanks for watching. Sounds like a great plan. Have fun! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

@kuyaburdickdimayuga576 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing useful information in bike touring.

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. More to come. Stay safe out there.

@thegreatexaggerator9077 6 ай бұрын

Very well done! Loads of useful information

@paulsuchecki3985 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks again.

@garyfirmin8054 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Paul, really enjoyed it!

@paulsuchecki3985 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@bikeradam Жыл бұрын

It's not trespassing until you refuse to leave. If the property isn't fenced off or marked with signs, you can go on it. If the property owner ask you to leave, you must leave. It's not trespassing until you cross fences or signs, refuse to leave when told to by the owner, or do damage to the property. The property owner has the right to use the 2nd amendment to help them ask you to leave, and if you refuse, what happens next depends on the local laws. I liked your video, it was very informative. Your dream of riding into your 70s is definitely possible. I ride downhill/cross country mountain bike and I'm in my 50s. A guy I ride with jumped "Cupcake" at snowshoe for the first time on his 70th birthday (Cupcake is a downhill mountain bike jump that clears an old service road at a ski resort - their are lots of videos of "Cupcake" here on KZfaq). Good luck with your adventure!

@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'll have to check out the Cupcake video. Sounds intense. Honestly, I would do almost anything to avoid a potential angry landowner with a gun. A motel sounds much safer. Thanks again. Stay safe and ride on!