Biking 5300km Around Western Canada at 18
2023 ж. 25 Қыр.
286 984 Рет қаралды
On August 5th, 2023, I set out for my first big bike trip. I would go from Abbotsford, BC, up to the Yukon, and back to my home in Winnipeg, MB. I went alone, and right after I graduated high school at 18 years old. This is a video summarizing my experience.
Music:
- Scott Buckley
- Max LL
- Tony Anderson
- Traveller
- Kevin Graham
- Jacob Montague
I watched the entire thing and it was worthwhile. Thank you! I was impressed with the caliber of young man that you are--not one bad word, no swearing, nothing suggestive. Your parents and you are to be commended. In this day, it is wonderful to be able to watch and listen for over two hours to an eighteen-year-old young man and respect and admire you. Thank you! Thank you! What a beautiful country!
Thank you very much! I’m very thankful to have been raised good. That’s quite a long watch to watch the whole thing, but I’m glad you liked it! -Liam
I have to echo your words ... you said just what I was thinking. He is exactly what we would love to see in all our youth today. What an amazing young man.
Yeah!! Well done boy!! Outstanding and your attitude is amazing!!! 🎉
What a great watch, congratulations. Wish I had the guts to do something like that. All the best.
Wow, what an accomplishment for you!
Am amazed at how you not only had the stamina to ride your bike all that distance and through so many challenges, but you also found the time to document your trip with video and commentary including drone footage! That had to be a lot of work. Well done Liam, well done indeed.
Thank you! It’s a lot of work for an amazing experience.
Liam, outstanding man, seriously well done. I’m an old man, at least that’s what I see when I look in the mirror.I’ve been on my bike since I was 5 and I’m now 61. I ride full time in Ontario, four seasons and I know how much work a trip like that is. I’ll watch the entire video tomorrow, super impressive man, great job! Rick
That’s amazing! Riding year round is a lot more challenging, especially here in Canada. Thank you very much!
Great video. You are a tough dude!
You are an inspiration Liam. Congratulations on your achievement and thank you for sharing it with us all.
Liam, thank you for sharing your journey. I have had many adventures in my life, and am a lifelong cyclist, but nothing like your voyage. I grew up in Edmonton, now living in the states. I hate traffic and the thought of driving on the highway between Edmonton and Calgary sends shivers down my back. I have been hit 4 times myself by cars so I certainly know of the dangers you face. That noted, maybe you should rename this "Bear Run". May you have many more journeys, a true Voyager a credit to your Canadian heritage,
That’s awesome. Cycling is a great way to get around, definitely risky though. I knew the stretch between Edmonton and Calgary would be busy, but most cars still move over, and it is a very nice shoulder. There are times definitely in the city where it gets stressful, but it all worked out. Being hit 4 times is crazy, really shows that the danger is real. Glad you’re alive!
A remarkable adventure Liam with a simple message… Nature is a joy to behold and experience, not least the kindness of other likeminded adventurers you meet along the way. Truly inspiring and thank you for sharing your story Liam. You clearly have a gift for documenting and narrating. Looking forward to seeing many more adventures Liam. Stay safe and healthy 🇨🇦
Thank you! It’s a great way to see nature, meet people, and push yourself! Thank you, God bless
Very Big Step at 18! LOVE FROM IRAN💚💚💚💚💚🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
Incredible Journey and beautifully documented. I felt completely blessed to be able to watch your travels on your bike Liam. Thank you.
Glad you were able to enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
We were waiting to see what you were up to this summer! You have accomplished what very few people have hope to do! Way to go!!! Some stunning footage! 15 % grades...crazy!
Thank you! 15% was the worst I had, thankfully
@@liamrichard 15 % grade is intense...looks like you only suffered 2 flats? We had 8 this summer. 4 of them in a 20 km strip believe it or not!
@@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887 That’s definitely a lot more than me. It’s always a pain having to stop part way throughout the day to patch it or replace. Those 4 must’ve sucked
@@liamrichard ya,.the first one was just before the Alison pass some 1400 m...+38 degrees
@@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887 Man, that wouldn’t be a fun day of biking
Amazing job. You received an amazing amount of what Ryan VanDuzer calls trail magic. We have found in our travels that there are a lot of really good people on this planet, although the media would have you believe different, you have now experienced that first hand. If you approach the rest of your life with that determination you will go very far. Looking forward to more from you. Waves high from Ontario.
Thank you! It really is great to get away from what the media says, and really see what the world is like. So many friendly people out there, I wish more people would see.
so true in your words and the wisdom they have. Cheers and Duzer is a little goofy but he is great.
I watched the whole thing. I’m a road cyclist so it was amazing to see your video. Also to see my own province (BC)and others from a bike perspective. Well done. 👏Thank you!🇨🇦
What an adventure, and beautifully documented!
Well done and I'm not even half way through. It's inspiring to see a young man and his passion, keep it up Liam!
Thank you! Thanks to family and friends for all the encouragement!
I really enjoyed watching your video. It was wonderful sharing your adventure with you. You made some memories that will last your lifetime. I had dreams of doing a cross Canada bike trip when I was younger, which I never did. It is nice to see you follow through and achieve your dream and what an incredible way to start the next chapter of your life after finishing grade school.
Thank you! It sure is a pretty neat way to see Canada
Awesome journey very well documented. Thank you for sharing.
Great job! I used to do bike touring ages ago, so it was great to experience it with you like this! I now motorbike camp from Southern BC to the Yukon every couple of years and it was also great to see that again! Thank you for all the work you put into sharing this!
Liam, you are amazing to say the least! So brave, so young and so wise! I couldn't be more proud of you if you were my own son. Your photography is outstanding and your adventures are an inspiration! Thank you for doing this awesome project and sharing it!!!
Thank you, appreciate it!
That was absolutely epic ! The quality of your filming ,the editing,the sound ,your presentation, you are a natural and you made this an easy and enjoyable watch .🎥🚲👌🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you so much!
Very well done
When you arrived home early, and that voice (so excited to see you) reminded me of my mom's voice on the rare occasions that i was able to visit Idaho from Seattle. It was really emotional for me.
That’s so nice. Such great memories, glad you could experience!
Just thru the first hour. VERY IMPRESSIVE Liam!!!! You are an inspiring young man. Love your sense of adventure !!!!
Thank you very much!
Liam. What a moving video. The simple beauty of adventure was so well captured in this. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on this achievement.
Wat een schitterende film..........de sfeer, de muziek, de natuur, de hevige winden, de bergen, de beren..............bedankt dat zulke films er zijn, ik heb oprecht genoten. met vrienedlijke groet mr Sytze Jorritsma from Wommels in the Netherland.
Thank you very much!
Seeing you makes me so much better having a Catrike Dumont Trike, sitting back and enjoying the ride is what's it about.
Amazing William, such a remarkable achievement for a 18 year old lad. You are truly an inspiration for other. Keep up the good work, really looking forward for more amazing content like this.
Thank you!
Really enjoyed your entire bike trip, loved your photography. I have been to most of the places you visited. So it was a reminder of the many beautiful spots western Canada has to offer. Thanks for the memories!!
Thank you! It’s really quite beautiful
You capture the essence of a trip like this in an inspiring understated way. Somehow you managed to take me back in time to the days when I did a similar trip. Good on you!
That’s awesome! Thank you
Nice watching our ride 🖐 Stephan from Sweden
I normally do not watch anything on KZhead past half hour but your film was compelling. I have ridden some of those roads and places you rode in British Columbia and it is spectacular out there. I think you did an excellent job making the content entertaining specially the highway miles, those are boring to ride and much more to see in a video but yours were quite great. Congratulations in such a great expedition and it is my hope this is not your last one. You have mentioned two things on this journey that stood out to me, one , was meeting the Japanese fellow who at 81 is still riding his bicycle and seen this world, two, regarding when you get older, this trip is really going to mean so much....I think at your young age, you are already getting the fibers for the blanket for the winter of your life...as a middle age man, I did not discover the power of bicycle traveling ad exploring until I had decide it bicycle racing was too expensive and too futile to keep pursuing....I can't tell you how much the memories I keep accumulating with bicycle traveling fill my soul , my existence and tell me that my time is the most precious commodity I possess and now that I am getting older, I do not relinquish it to anyone or anything that is not worth while. Sorry for the long comment but I think your adventure is nothing to undermine and to extremely admire. Cheers and keep exploring....
Thank you very much! Riding for hours definitely had its boring parts, but I always found something interesting to look at. Even in the prairies, I didn’t find it as boring as I had other times before. And yes, that 81 year old guy was amazing. I wish more people will meet him. He said that would be his last big bike trip, but that it’s well worth it. It’s so cool to have found a “simple” thing to do, but something to make memories for sure! Glad you’ve found that. Thanks for the comment! Take care
Well done you. I am hugely impressed by you and you should be very proud of yourself for what you have achieved. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I really enjoyed watching this. These are memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Never lose the curiosity to see what is just beyond the horizon..... everyday will bring something new and exciting.
Way to live life man. You’ve got an amazing future. The video is excellent and inspiring. You’re seriously mature
Thanks man
Awsome bro you and all those who have the adventure to go it alone and bring us with .thanks
Watched the entire video. Beautifully done. Extremely inspirational. The look on your mom's face at the end was priceless. I hope you keep on riding.
Thank you! It was really great getting home!
inspiring, i look forward to seeing more
Amazing video, truly inspiring.
Thank you!
🚴adventure! love it... just finished watching it!
A good vibe video if there ever was one. A trip to remember for a lifetime.
Amazing trip. Enjoyed every minute of it. I admire your determination to bike every day no matter what the weather was doing. It was dangerous too with all the bears around. Thank you for the ride❤️
Glad you enjoyed it!
Inspiring. Bravo!!!
Dude the production quality on this video is top notch. Deserves WAY more than 10k views. Congrats on your trip! See you on the road!
Thank you very much! I’m blown away by how it got 10k views already!
great work and accomplishment!
Thank you for sharing your trip, it looked absolutely amazing and you have inspired me to think about bigger adventures
Thank you for sharing your bike journey.That was a huge adventure.Salute...
Great journey!!! Thanks for sharing
Incredible! Good for you! Take this with you for the rest of your life!
Thank you! I definitely will!
You are awesome!! Congradulations on an outstanding journey.
amazing video
Well done , great video.
Liam, what a great adventure. Great video. I always loved bicycle touring adventures
That was one amazing video. Awesome! You had the time of your life. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience. Great job!
Such a great video … you are an inspiration
Love your video! Please keep riding and sharing with those of us that can only experience a trip like that through the power of others, KZhead and indoor cycling. Stay active, happy and safe!
Liam, this is amazing! You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey.
Thank you!
Oh man! I flew from India to Vancouver to cycle there and had some of the best encounters with the loveliest and most helpful people. Also encountered the forest fires on my way to Jasper, Alberta. On the way, at Revelstoke I stopped by at The Yogi Bear cabin. And at Hi Jasper hostel in Jasper. Loved every bit of it and loved the most helpful, kind, sweet people of Canada.
That’s really amazing! There’s such nice people, especially compared to what the media makes it seem like. That must’ve been a beautiful ride!
@@liamrichard yes. Especially for one who's 55 yrs old. The places are amazing, but the love and generosity of the people simply amazed me. My love and gratitude to all Canadians whom I encountered and were just good humans for the sake of being good humans.
nice video and best enjoy views
This video shocked me, you’re a champion, congratulations. Greetings from Medellín Colombia.💪🚴💪
What a compelling video! If you can do this, you can do anything.
Awesome video !
Amazing trip you took !! My wife and I could not stop watching the video .Hats off to your willpower to do this trip.Such an inspiration to watch. God bless you
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it! God bless
Awesome video.
Amazing ride bro, the background music was good, good content, was focussed the whole way Gotta respect the land bro, never litter, fk all those who does, you seem like a solid guy
Thank you! That’s good to hear. There’s definitely a lot of things on the side of the road, often trash, but sometimes something interesting too
Freedom is essential 💪 respect to you from wales uk
Way to go!! Awesome!
What an amazing adventure you undertook at such a young age and definitely one you'll never forget. The scenery from start to finish is outstanding and you really showed your country off. I'm sure whatever you choose to do now you will excel at. Very well done.
Thank you! Definitely well worth it looking back now!
Watched the entire video in one go, thanks for sharing your amazing adventure. Such an inspirational trip to undertake at 18 yrs old! 👍 Respect! 💪
Inspiring! Good job brother.
Wow man... I have no words
Awesome trip! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great review.😍
Well done lad .enjoyed that trip.
Great job!! I followed along your progress and enjoyed every minute. I’ve done most of it by motorcycle but not by pedal bike. Guess I need to do that now. Definitely would have hosted you in South Edmonton but you just started your day. Thanks again.
great job man!
that was a fantastic trip!! thx for sharing it with us... it was a true ride along!!
Thank you!
Awesome man! Well done and thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Thanks for watching
Such an inspirational trip. I am sure you inspired so many others to take the step forward to do a bike tour self contained. I am very happy that I found your chronicle included in my newsletter from Adventure Cycling Association. Thank you so muchfor sharing it and congratulations Liam. Brian M.
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching. I’d love to see the newsletter if that’s possible. Cheers
I have tried twice so far to post the http of the newsletter at Adventure Cycling that listed your video to be seen for inspiration. Each time I have come back to see it you received my reply I have seen that my reply is gone. I don't get it. I hope to figure it out or if you have an incite please share. Brian
Well, ya, that was pretty cool. lol Seriously though, nice work man. A true inspiration. It’s been the highlight of my week watching this. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure 🤘🏽.
Awesome video!!! Thanks for sharing your amazing adventures.👍
Thank you! Thank you for watching
I truly enjoyed your adventure and I'm very proud of you. I didn't start bike touring until I was in my 30's. I did thirteen years, 13 states and part of Canada. I wish I would have started when you did, you are a lot more flexible. I hope you continue on some level the rest of your life. There is nothing like it. Thanks for sharing.
There's definitely nothing like it. Every experience is different. I'll definitely be continuing with smaller trips, maybe a few bigger ones every few years. Cheers
Excellent video. You impressed me with camping when the bears were so close. Now I want you to go get a haircut! 😂 kidding of course
Haha thank you! I got a haircut a few weeks ago, I did really need it lol
25 seconds in and I subbed. You are a legend dude I will watch it all. Love your voice and how this is starting, this is your purpose don't stop.
Really appreciate it! Thanks man
Awesome video and what a great adventure! So glad for you that you did it. That’s an amazing accomplishment and you got to see things no one else really sees. Just, wow. Congrats!
Thank you!
Outstanding! Couldn’t fall asleep? Should have gone out back and pitched your tent…😆. That for taking us along!
Haha, I definitely should’ve!
I live in Florida and saw the video and watched the whole thing. I am proud of you at 18 that you did this. At 64 I can tell you that what you do now you will always treasure. Your parents must be so proud of you. What model Fuji bike did you ride? Please post more adventures. Just think already 55 thousand people have shared your ride!
That's awesome, thank you very much! The bike was the Fuji Traverse 1.7. I'll definitely be posting more in the future. Thanks again!
coming back home with your'e family. that's always the best!! great trip and please KEEP RIDING!
Definitely the best feeling
What a fantastic feat, really enjoyed your content,. Looking forward to more adventures 😊
Thank you!
Enjoyed every minute of your video. Hope many more people get to enjoy it. Congratulations
Thank you!
Congratulations on accomplishing your dream. Awesome trip! I loved seeing the other long distance riders along the way. Thanks for sharing your trip. I enjoyed every minute.
Thank you! Meeting all those other bikers was so cool.
Remarkable. Really enjoyed watching your journey. You'll remember this for the rest of your life. Very inspiring!
Glad you liked it, and found it inspiring!
Wow.. Be proud of yourself for that amazing accomplishment!! Not many teenagers could accomplish that kinda of trip solo!! I very much enjoyed your video.. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you! I’m very thankful for the opportunity I had to do it
Awesome watch thoroughly enjoyed watching this. You have inspired me to cycle the length of the uk next year with my ten year old son. Can’t wait thank you 😊
Wow, that is truly amazing! Doing that at 10 years old will be something your son will never forget, and will build to his sense of adventure I’m sure! So happy for that
Hi Liam, I had to reply to @user-is8ze as he said just what I was thinking. You are to be congratulated not only for your accomplishment of the challenges of such a spectacular ride but also for being an amazing young man> I am so happy to have found your video this morning. I wish you all the best for new and exciting adventures. Richard in Cody, Wyoming
Thank you very much! You have my friends and family to thank for that. I wish for you all the best as well. Liam
Thank you for sharing your trip with us all! You didn't amazing thing. I'm about to do something big in June. A big circle around BC. Nowhere near as far as you but still pretty cool!
Thank you! That’ll be great I’m sure. BC is quite challenging with all the mountains, but so beautiful. Happy for you, that you’re gonna get that experience!
Fantastic adventure. Well done 👍🏼 loved watching your journey
Thank you!
I enjoyed watching this so much I think you did a fantastic job. Not too much talk beautiful scenery and your choice of music was fantastic just a totally enjoyable experience all round. Well done I hope you post more videos in the future
Thank you very much!
Wow. You went so far each day. With broken bike and wind and rain. I was so impressed. But those cars and trucks next you. Especially in the rain! Yuck. Great job
That's really cool
What an amazing journey and such a great job video, Liam! Glad I found your channel. I live between Brandon and Carberry near spruce woods
Thank you! Spruce woods is a pretty nice area
Well done Liam. Watched this wishing I had done something like it years ago! Beautiful filming and drone footage....and those bears! You have great support from family.
Thank you! It’s definitely an amazing experience if you ever have the chance
awesome my dear friends