how to bike on nantucket tips & can i catch a fish on the island?

In this special travel adventure episode, I spend a long weekend on the island of Nantucket off of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, by bicycle, without a car. I share with you what I learn about the ferry transportation, some historical sites, beaches, and nice bike trails. Plus, I carry my KastKing Blackhawk II Telescopic Rod and try my best to catch a fish.

Please note: On this Nantucket trip, I brought my own bike (and backpack of personal items for overnight stay) to the island. There are bike rentals in downtown as an option, if you don’t have your own. Also, the Whaling Museum is must see in downtown, however the museum was closed on the days of my visit.

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The following gear I used or appear in this video:
KastKing Blackhawk II Telescopic Fishing Rod, Spinning 7ft, Fast, MH Power
Berkley Powerbait Power Grub
Lews Custom Pro Reel (TLC3000)
Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook (size 6)
Stren Original 330 Yard Spool, 8 lb test, clear blue
Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament 300 yard, 8lb
VMC, Tungsten Drop Shot Weights Cylinder, 1/2 oz
Daiwa Procyon EX Spinning Reel 3000
Panasonic HC-V770 HD Camcorder
GoPro Hero 8

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how to fix/replace flat bicycle tire (+ bike at monterey bay sunset)

Getting a flat bicycle tire seems to happen all too often. When it does happen, you don’t need to bring your bike to a shop. You can do it yourself at a fraction of the cost. Here, I show you How To Fix A Bicycle Tire Inner Tube in my video.

Option 1, patch a hole puncture on the tube with Park Tool Patch Kit, and Option 2, replace the old tube with a new tube. I use the Crank Brothers Speedier Lever tool to remove the tube from the rim and reapply the tube back onto the rim.

Plus, as a bonus, let us take a short ride on the Monterey Coastal Recreation Trail to view the California sunset.

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If you are interested in fishing, check out my video of Sea Kayak Fishing For Rockfish In Monterey also.

The following are used or appear in my video:
Park Took Patch Kit
Crank Brothers Speedier Lever
Continental 2-Pack 26 Presta Valve Inner Tubes (26×1.75-2.5)
Topeak Joe Blow Floor Pump
Sony RX100 20.2 MP Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor
Panasonic HC-V800
GoPro Hero 8

video: yakima fork chop review / hot pick: erie canal bike path

This is a 2-for-1 video for those who like to go bicycling, including a test of the Yakima Fork Chop accessory, and my hot pick of a bike path on the Erie Canal. The Fork Chop is a simple attachment for carrying a bicycle on your Yakima car rack. If you like multi-day bike rides, then the 350-mile long Erie Canal Bikeway is for you, and I give you a sampler of the Mohawk-Hudson section near Schenectady, New York.

Also, in this video, I take a closer look at the amazing Dam & Lock system on the Mohawk River, and I try a little quick fishing.

Check out my review of the Yakima Jetstream Bike Rack Review also.

Did you know you can enjoy biking in Yosemite? Check out my video on What To Do In Yosemite In Only A Day

I do drawings on the side, as seen in the opening of this video, the bicycle intro. If you are interested in seeing my art, please visit my store.

Art & graphics by Al Lau.

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The following gear appear or are used in the video:
Yakima ForkChop Fork Mount Bike Carrier for Roof Rack
Yakima JetStream Bar, Aerodynamic Bar for Roof Rack Systems, Black, 50″
Yakima BaseLine, Adjustable Towers for Vehicles without Rails, Gutters or Factory Roof Options, (Set of 4)
Giro Isode MIPS Adult Cycling Helmet
Sony RX100 20.2 MP Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor
Panasonic HC-V800
GoPro Hero 8

video: gopro camera test for biking (to cherry blossoms)

Ever wonder how surfers, snowboarders or sky divers capture amazing close-up footage of their stunts? Well, they can’t carry a heavy DSLR camera while they are doing tricks. Enter the little camera, GoPro Hero 8 Black (boy, that’s a mouthful for a small device), that packs a punch. It is so small that it can be attached to a helmet or a chest harness.

In my video, I try out the cam while riding a bicycle, attaching it to the handlebars and then a selfie stick. I test out its features and HD video quality. The image stabilization is simply amazing, considering how much shaking is going on while I am cycling. Check out my video review!

Please note: I feature wildlife shots, such as birds, in the video which were not taken with the GoPro but rather with my Panasonic camcorder, which has a strong zoom lens.

I hope to do more gear review videos in the future. Let me know if you think I did a good job :)

What would you use the GoPro cam for?

The following gear I used in this video:
GoPro Hero8 Black
Smatree Selfie Telescoping Stick with Tripod
Smatree GoPro Base Adapter
Maxcam Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Sony RX100 20.2 MP Digital Camera w/ 1-inch sensor
Panasonic HC-V800

video: one day in yosemite – bike & camp

Are you planning to visit Yosemite National Park? I have been there several times, thanks to my Dad. And I share what to do in the beautiful park, even if you only have one day to spare. In this video, I bike around Yosemite Village and in the scenic majestic valley, giving you a sampler of what Yosemite has to offer. Enjoy!

sketch: fat bike

I’ve been biking almost every day since the weather has been so nice.  Biking is on my mind a lot, lately.  I had the urge to draw a bike in a stylized way.

biking: ashokan reservoir

Over Memorial Day weekend, I biked on a small path along the Ashokan Reservoir about 6 miles south of Woodstock, in New York State’s Hudson Valley.  The trail is only under 2 miles long (1 mile each way), but the views are astonishing, including mountains, a valley, a creek, a dam, a bridge and a lake.  It is a very easy paved path for the family, walkers and joggers.  A picnic table is in the east parking entrance and a bench is on the west parking entrance.  For fishing, there is an access to the river on the north side of the bridge that crosses the lake.  The reservoir is stocked with lake trout, brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseeds and black crappies.  Please note: A New York fishing license is required.

biking: catskill rail trail

biking: a bike-friendly broadway

New York City replaces car lanes on broadway for bike lanes and benches. Click here for more.

biking: new york city’s summer streets

New York City is becoming more bike friendly with events like Summer Streets, three Saturdays in August when the streets are car-free for bikers, rollerbladers and walkers. The route follows Park Avenue, beginning from 72nd Street and ending all the way downtown at the Brooklyn Bridge. For bikers, it feels like a dream to see the city absent of cars.