The APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS by BICYCLE
The APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS by BICYCLE
-A TransAmerica Bicycle Tour Vlog by Mitch Metzger
HAZARD, KENTUCKY - Join Mitch, on the rear of his bicycle, as we get a taste of one of the hundreds of mountain assents that need to be crossed when bicycling the Trans America Bicycle Trail passing through Kentucky.
Mitch is bicycling the Trans America Bicycle Trail which is 4,230 miles from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia. 10 States in under 90 days.
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A TRUE STORY OF PERSEVERANCE
One Man, One Bicycle, Against the Weather
"A movie for the entire family" - 33 mins viewing time.
-A TransAmerica Bicycle Tour Vlog by Mitch Metzger
A raw look into the life of a solo biker, on just one day, with mountain high, 11,000 feet, adverse, Colorado weather, crossing over the highest point on the Trans America Bicycle Trail at Hoosiers Pass, Continental Divide in Colorado.
This was Mitch Metzger's 41st Day of the Trans America Bicycle Tour last June 15th, 2019
Your heart will be stirred, challenged, and inspired by this difficult, yet glorious day, on the Trans America route.
The route begins in Astoria, Oregon and ends in Yorktown, Virginia. 10 States, 4,230 miles. Hoosiers Pass is 11,542 feet and is near the 1/2 way point of the Trans Am Tour.
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WE RESCUED A HAWK!
While on Day 71 of Mitch's Trans America Bicycle Tour last July 2019, he came across and injured hawk on the side of the road. Look what happens directly after finding it.
Mitch's Trans America Bicycle Tour was 4,230 miles (nearly 7,000 kilometers) and took 81 days to complete.
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VESUVIUS: THE HARDEST BICYCLE CLIMB
VESUVIUS: The HARDEST CLIMB
of the Trans America Bicycle Trail/Tour/Race
--a training video by Mitch Metzger
Vesuvius is a Category 2 UCI rated climb. It is a classic Appalachian climb. It is steep, low traffic, and forested. Steepest at the bottom, last km flattens out. It finishes at the Blue Ridge Parkway near Montebello.
The Vesuvius is situated in Virginia. This climb belongs to the Appalachian Mountains. The Vesuvius is ranked number 21 of the Appalachian Mountains.
Starting from Vesuvius, Virginia, the Vesuvius ascent is 5.6 km long. Over this distance, you climb 473 meters (1,551 feet). The average percentage thus is 8.4 %. The maximum slope is 24. The height at the top is 908 meters (2,979 feet).
I made this climb on Day 78 of my 81 Day Trans America Bicycle Tour last July 2019. Correction: There was 13 total breaks not 12.
The purpose of this video is not really for entertainment purposes but for briefing/preparing future riders that plan to make this trip.
There was very little editing and all footage is in real time. The video and the climb is nearly one hour long.
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THERE'S A MOUNTAIN LION OUTSIDE MY TENT!!
THERE'S A MOUNTAIN LION
OUTSIDE MY TENT!!
a MVlog by Mitch Metzger
Although I was hoping I could see a mountain lion during my 4,230 mile,
Trans America Bicycle Trip across the USA last 2019, I did not expect it
to happen at 4 o'clock in the morning just outside my tent!
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1,800 RAILROADS USED FOR BICYCLE PATHS IN USA
Mitch discovered the longest, 90 mile long, Rail-trail in Idaho during the 20th Day of his Trans American Bicycle Tour last May 2019.
There are over 1,800 old, historic, railroad tracks in the USA that have now been converted into bicycle, hiking, and recreational trails by both local agencies and private organizations.
Mitch is currently bicycling the 4,230 mile Trans America Bicycle Trail from Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA. The route covers 10 States, and passes through 370 towns.
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ES_Dancing Mice 4 by Orjan Karlsson
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2018 TREK 520 TOURING BICYCLE REVIEW after 12,000 KMS
2018 TREK 520 TOURING BICYCLE REVIEW after 12,000 KMS
After 12,000 KMS (7,500 Miles) within a 23 month window, I am ready to give a REVIEW of the 2018 TREK 520 Touring Bicycle.
Approx 5,000 of those Kilometers have been in the Philippines and 7,000 have been in crossing the USA via the Trans America Bicycle Trail in 81 days in 2019.
I will give the bike a high 4.5 stars rating.
I deducted .5 points for the "too thin" Bontrager tires and the "too low" 11-32 tooth rear cassette. Both of these are wrong choices for a serious, long distance, heavy loaded touring bicycle.
Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires are the best and the cassette should be 11-36 tooth, like on the 2021 model.
Note: The chain and derailleur at 2:55 is woven incorrectly. The chain should be above the tab, not below. Long story, I flipped it around right away after the video was made.
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MY 1ST DAY OF BICYCLING ACROSS THE USA
MY 1st DAY OF BICYCLING ACROSS THE USA
—TRANS AMERICA BICYCLE TOUR 2019
w/Mitch Metzger
Follow Mitch as he bicycles 4,230 miles across the famous Trans-American Bicycle Trail from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia.
This video captures the airplane trip from Manila to Portland, and the starting day in Astoria ending at a bikers/hikers campground.
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BICYCLING TO TERESA'S WALANG BISYO SARI SARI STORE
BICYCLING TO TERESA'S WALANG BISYO SARI SARI STORE
by Mitch Metzger
Making and delivering a sign, by bicycle, 50 kilometers, for a small grocery store.
--No VICES. No CIGARETTES and No Alcohol--
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How To Wrap Your Bicycle Handlebars — Road & Touring Bicycles
How To Wrap Your Bicycle Handlebars — Road & Touring Bicycles
—by Mitch Metzger
Nearly every bicycle with drop handlebars has handlebar tape that needs to be replaced from time to time. Watch this simple tutorial on how to change and/or replace your tape.
Bike used:
2018 TREK 520 with bar end shifters. No end plugs.
Tape brand:
CULT CTG-110E; 3cm x 190cm; black
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BICYCLING UP THE WALL IN TIMBERLAND WITHOUT A REST!
After four months and three attempts, I was finally able to reach the top of Timberland Height's The Wall (1,200 feet) on my bicycle without having to stop for a rest break. The first time I tried it, I had to take four breaks. In late April, I needed one rest break but today, I did it!
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BICYCLING FROM BAGUIO TO MANILA — SUCCESS!
BICYCLING FROM BAGUIO TO MANILA — SUCCESS!
by Mitch Metzger
In preparation for 2019's 7,000 Kilometer Trans America Bicycle Tour, I used my holiday days to test my bike, gear, and equipment, by taking on the 260 Kilometer route between Baguio City and Manila in just two days. Watch my highway adventure!
STATS:
Day 1: 68 miles (110 kilometers)
Day 2: 95 miles (153 kilometers)
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ROADS & RIVERS of the Trans America Bicycle Trail
ROADS & RIVERS of the Trans America Bicycle Trail
-A Trans America Bicycle Tour Vlog by Mitch Metzger
DAY 74: Watch and listen as Mitch reflects on the past 74 days following many varieties of rivers in partnership with the highways.
Mitch is bicycling the Trans America Bicycle Trail from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia. The 10 State route is 4,230 miles long taking about 90 days.
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GETTING HIGH IN OREGON
GETTING HIGH IN OREGON
an observation of legalized marijuana by Mitch Metzger
Trans America Bicycle Tour Series
Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA.
4,230 miles I 10 States I 90 days
2019
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0:02 / 18:32 I FOUND Spoke'n Hostel in MITCHELL OREGON
I FOUND Spoke'n Hostel in MITCHELL OREGON
-A TransAmerica Bicycle Tour Vlog by Mitch Metzger
It was totally unexpected this early in the trip, but look at what I found!
Mitch Metzger is bicycling the 4,230 mile Trans America Bicycle Trail (Trams Am) this May to August 2019. The route covers 10 States and passes through over 370 towns and cities.
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HOW TO PACK FOR FOUR DAYS OF BICYCLE TOURING
HOW TO PACK FOR FOUR DAYS OF BICYCLE TOURING
by Mitch Metzger
These are all the items I bring on a four day bicycle trip in the Philippines.
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TENT setup camera TRICK
TENT setup camera TRICK
entertaining myself and you...
Between 74 and 85 nights I expect to set up and tear down my tent as I travel the Trans America Bicycle Trail from Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VIA. The distance is 4,230 miles passing through 10 States.
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Bicycling a LOGGING road
Bicycling a LOGGING road
-an amazing old logging road in Oregon, with massive elevation and steep incline, that will be remembered forever.
Trans America Bicycle Tour Series
Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA.
4,230 miles I 10 States I 90 days
2019
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PREPARING TO BICYCLE ACROSS THE USA
2019: The Trans America Bicycle Tour passes through a minimum of 370 towns, in 10 States, crossing 4,230 miles. That is nearly 7,000 Kilometers. I will bicycling this route beginning May 2nd in Oregon and finishing on August 2nd in Virginia Beach. Follow my journey.
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COMPLETED! 81 days
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The FREEZING DOWNGRADE on Bicycle!
The FREEZING DOWNGRADE
- bicycling 4 miles from Santiam Pass, Oregon
After nearly 46 miles of bicycling primarily uphill to reach the 4,817 foot summit of Santiam Pass, Oregon, Mitch, in freezing temperatures, hurries down the highway to get to campsite location before dark.
Mitch is bicycling the TransAmerica Bicycle Route from Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA. This distance is 4,230 miles, spanning 10 States in less than 90 days.
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BICYCLING DOWNHILL in OREGON — no edits, 7 miles
DOWNHILL
7.2 MILES I NO EDITS I 21 MINUTES WATCH TIME
Join Mitch going down the highway for 7.2 miles in Oregon. The ride was 15 minutes long going past 8 miles actually.
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BICYCLING ACROSS THE USA in 81 DAYS! - TransAmerica Bicycle Tour
BICYCLING ACROSS THE USA in 81 DAYS
—a Vlog by Mitch Metzger
Join Mitch as he reflects back, on the endless amount of experiences he encountered during his 81 day, 10 State, 4,230 mile, Trans-America Bicycle Trail adventure from Oregon to Virginia last 2019.
"A exciting, heart-warming, heart pounding, victorious documentary, about one man against 81 days of highway, weather, and obstacles on a bicycle."
"The star of the show is the squirrel!"
—Evangeline Metzger
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BICYCLING TO TANAY ADVENTURE PARK —PASSING Sierra Madre Highest Point
BICYCLING TO TANAY ADVENTURE PARK
-A bicycle vlog in the Philippines with Mitch Metzger
Join Mitch on his 42 kilometer bicycle ride to Tanay, Rizal with included camp set up at Tanay Adventure Camp last March 23-24, 2019.
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A PRISON for BICYCLISTS to sleep in!
A PRISON for BICYCLISTS to sleep in!
-A Trans America Bicycle Tour vlog by Mitch Metzger
Mitch is in for a big surprise as he searches for housing on Day 59 of his Trans America Bicycle Tour upon arriving in Farmington, Missouri.
The Trans America Bicycle Trail passes through 10 States, and covers 4,230 miles, since 1976.
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THE MOST ELEVATION GAIN on the Trans America Bicycle Trail
The most ELEVATION GAIN on the Trans America Bicycle Trail
-A Trans America Bicycle Tour Vlog by Mitch Metzger
The Chengi Century is the 100 mile (160 kilometers) segment of the Trans American Bicycle Trail that has the most elevation gain from anywhere on the 10 state, 4,230 mile route.
The 100 mile (160 kilometers) segment runs from Honaker to Wytheville, Virginia and computes to 14,389 total feet (4,386 meters).
In this video, Mitch gives "just a taste" of one of those 900 foot elevation climbs.
Mitch is riding the Trans America Bicycle Trail from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia in under 90 days. The Trail covers 10 States, and 4,230 miles.
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