Sand, Grit, & 80 Miles: Surviving the Forgotten Florida Middle Stage

The second day of the Forgotten Florida bikepacking tour proved to be our toughest yet, encountering deep, energy-sapping sand. We battled rough backroads and wind to reach the end of our longest day. Yet, it was beautiful. This episode highlights the reality of bikepacking in unpredictable conditions, which is one of the things that keeps this sport exciting. Day 1 of the Forgotten Florida 2026 tour: https://youtu.be/ZN3xja_3i0E?si=LlzArExgZuRTtyCa Website: https://www.everyday-explorer.com/ Follow me on Instagram: @clintg37 To support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/Clintg For video sponsorship opportunities, please email CG.YT.Sponsorship@gmail.com Interested in getting into cycling or are new to cycling and need resources or guidance? Email me at cgibbs.yt@gmail.com. Insta360 Cameras Accessories: https://store.insta360.com/accessory?utm_term=INRQYGF Ace Pro 2: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_term=INRQYGF Go Ultra: https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-3s?utm_term=INRQYGF X5: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRQYGF Here are some affiliate links of gear I use and recommend My favorite knee pads! https://backcountry.tnu8.net/APe03a Club Ride Apparel https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=e8731266-6976-491c-a059-81fd23a1c789&website_id=b1fe1c2b-0da5-474f-8825-f53cbd7a9c0d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clubrideapparel.com%2F Discount code Clint20 Ortlieb bags Bikepacking page overview https://alnk.to/gKTfZgF Tifosi glasses: https://tifosiopticsinc.pxf.io/xLyDBd Garmin Edge 1050: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1196129/pn/010-02890-00/ Garmin Edge 850 https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1630197/pn/010-03023-00/ Garmin Fenix 8 https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1389491/pn/010-02906-20/ Garmin Forerunner 970 https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1462801/pn/010-02969-00/ Outdoor Master Helmet: https://outdoormaster.com/?ref=wM2waw_MKPEB7&utm_medium=inhouse&utm_source=affiliate use code CLINT20 Insta360 Cameras https://store.insta360.com/black-friday?utm_term=INRQYGF Magicshine lights https://magicshine.com/?ref=58dhrcrsdg Use discount code ClintGibbs15 Wildhorne Outfitters cycling gear bag https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1387127&u=3923979&m=90129&urllink=&afftrack= Use discount code CLINT10 Peak Design bike mounts: https://peak-design.pxf.io/5gznXj Bike Flights (super easy way to ship bikes) https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=b95bb594-cda0-49a0-9321-e97efb923f45&website_id=b1fe1c2b-0da5-474f-8825-f53cbd7a9c0d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeflights.com%2F