GOD loves you! St John 3:16!❤ We love you too! Take care! ❤️✝️❤️

and I highly recommend this channel

Morning. I really like your videos. there are very well done. I like your sense of humor, and laid back attitude. will watch when you post. take time to recoup. and relax. stay well

Very good. I get it. I’m all in . Good luck.

Looking forward to your videos throughout 2024. The videography is top notch and the narration is entertaining. I also enjoy the information about the towns you are riding through. I would like to see you eat a meal at a unique restaurant at each location. You don't need to 'overdo' it with the production... introduction, some information about the trail and the town, a bike ride, a meal and some final thoughts. Looking forward to them!

We are going through the same feelings as you are with our channel (Ride & Shine Bicycling). We haven't verbalized them like you, but we will continue to bike tour, film, and edit videos because we love it too. I love your commentary and the whole production of your videos. Thanks and keep it up!

Great decision! Even if you choose to post once a month at some point, we will be here. We appreciate your hard work and great content! Personally, as long as you continue in any timeline I’ll be grateful. We are planning trips around your recommendations and reviews. Keep creating these wonderful videos.

You produce great videos and from the content, it’s obvious you put a lot of time into each one. Reducing the number of videos published each month is totally understandable. I’m a big fan and will continue to watch regardless. REO Speedwagon once told us to Roll With the Changes. So I’m rolling... 👍

Scott, I don't care about the weekly aspect of your videos. I enjoy the info about the towns and the fun you bring. You keep makin em and I'll keep watchin

Thank you for this State of the Channel address. My husband and I love Greenville and The Swamp Rabbit Trail. So fun, the way you film it looks just as inviting as being there. We ride electric bikes. Not sure that is your thing, we have talked about upgrading our bikes. Would love a video on that topic, expecially for women. Also the way you video and what you use and why would to create your content would also be extremely interesting. From equipment you use, to technology/editing. The change sounds good for you. Wish you well in the new formatting of your channel!

I’ll be waiting for each video. I really enjoy riding the trails myself and being able to see your video of a trail I’ve ridden. I’m looking forward to your Cades Cove video in the future. Thanks for sharing.

It's understandable. I found the channel because I was looking for a particular greenway. So for those that are searching out, these videos will be here. Product reviews are good. I'm still looking at the New River Trail in Virginia.

Your bike riding videos are the best, absolute THE BEST. We're with you no matter how many you create. Just maintain your humor and love of riding and the rest will take care of itself.

Scott, I really enjoy your videos. I’ll be here no matter how many you post. Always great editing and presentation. I ride everyday and just enjoy your calming voice and humor. I’ve gotten to see trails I would never be able to see in person. I also enjoyed videos with your dad. And I love the train videos with him. I’m sure you’re burnt out. New schedule sounds fine. Spring will be coming soon. That will give us all a new reason to get out there and ride!

Perhaps you could reach out to one of the e bike companies to send you a bike for review and then you can sell it to make a bit more dough. Many e bike reviewers do exactly the same thing. I'll surely remain with your channel cause your content is very enjoyable and entertaining. You could also combine vacation time with filming a riding video.

Yeah I reckon I'll stay around haha. I appreciate your transparency and I've always wondered how you had any extra time at all with all the work you obviously put into your videos. I love the idea of responding to comments, continuing the story videos every once in a while, and a video of the KZfaqrs you follow. Not sure what I'll do every other Sunday evening now, but I'll figure it out. 😁

Love the channel!

Very enjoyable humorous channel. It would be helpful to indicate how long the trails are.

I've enjoyed the quality of your videos, the shot angles and all that you put into your production. Your narration is fun and informative. I'm looking forward to watching more. God Bless.

I always enjoy watching the story about the creator. Who is he and what does he do. I always enjoy your mix of content and the quality. Also I think you would do well with views if you rode the New River Trail in Virginia. Was my favorite trail to date.

Scott, have you considered starting a patreon? I would be interested in helping support your video endeavors. My wife and I have gone back and watched all your videos(we really enjoy your content and personality). Even went to the thermal belt rail trail on Monday (it was cold).

Great video that explains what us content creators go through. Editing, sigh, editing. And spot on about Shorts! I feel like we all had to drink that Kool-Aid. Your videos are always so amazing. And you have an open invitation to ride some of the amazing trails up here in Pennsylvania. I’d happily play tour guide.

New subscriber here from the Piedmont Triad of NC. Just found your channel a week or so ago and look forward to going back to your previous videos. I can't imagine grinding out a new video each week. Even one a month would be good as long as they are the same quality and of interest as the few I have watched thus far. I also like that most of your trips are within relatively close driving distance for me to get some quality rides under my belt before taking on some of the more well known rides farther away.

Totally respect your decision. We have 1 life to live so how will we spend our time which is the most precious commodity? For me and my house we will serve the Lord! Even in our REcreation time we look to encounter others and point them to our Savior. During this week as we point to Sunday, may we live a life in honor of Him. Glad you are taking time to have a better balance of your time.

I love your videos and wit. Keep up the good works.

Ok Scott, first of all your video shots are truly amazing. Your photography & editing skills are second to none. Second of all your personality is what makes your videos even more compelling. The new ideas you presented should work for those of us who have subscribed to your channel. You may also want to connect with the local bike clubs to get a small group ride together. Don't forget that people have to first find your channel (like I just recently did) & start to tune in by typing in the search or favorites (subscribed channels). Another thing to consider is when you retire & have more time to devote to KZfaq most of us will still be here to watch. Where I'm at in Wake County, N.C. most people (as far as I know) ride on the trails because the streets are not bike-friendly. Your videos have inspired me to plan to visit some of the trails you have made videos about. So hang tight Scott we have your back!!

Very happy for your decision. I really do enjoy your videos so a selfishly happy that they will continue but at a pace that you can better handle. I can’t wait to see what new trails you explore. If you do a big travel adventure, the Erie Canal might be a great idea. Either way, congrats on a great year!

We’ve been watching all of your older videos to catch up to current. You mentioned once about teaching how you make your videos. A great idea, actually. I’ve been making KZfaq videos and in my 5th year. (Not this channel username). If you ever want to talk shop about KZfaq, we’re in Kingsport, TN. We’re really enjoying your videos and plan to get our bikes in gear this year. And, you do have women watching your videos but it might just be under another account. 😉 Glad you’re not quitting. Making videos is extremely time-consuming. Like you, hours and hours into videoing and editing. Gotta enjoy the process. Your time, tours and skills are appreciated. 👍

2 a month is just fine !!!! We have notifications to let us know when you post so just relax an enjoy your filming!!! You have great content. Now go hit a trail !!

Thanks Scott for "We Need to have a TALK!" Indeed... Those are dreaded words to hear from the honey, darling, GF, wife, significant other, angel, or whatever she has to say to us men. I've been along on your rides, following along, and looking forward to your next trail review since the middle of last year. I'm fully supportive and makes sense to cut it back to two productions a month so you don't get burned out. Once you get further established, you may want to consider Patreon supporters. Looking forward to seeing what you have to share with us this year. I'm sure your, "State of the Channel" address next January should show significant growth. By the way, does the Great State of ALABAMA have any nice trails to ride? I know that would involve further distance to travel especially over the weekend. Anyway, I wish you the very best. Love your humor! Steve from Charleston, SC.

Hello Scott. All are such excellent videos. - I ride the Swamp Rabbit Trail several times per week on a recumbent trike and / or my Brompton bike. Hoping to see you on the trail sometime.

Completely Understand👍🙂.. It should be a Win Win for all.. Making KZfaq videos & Editing videos can be a long process.. Traveling.. Time Commitment.. Everything you say makes sense.. Keep Up the Amazing Videos 🚴‍♂️😎..

You should be proud of your first year's content. We have enjoyed being brought along on your adventures and look forward to joining you in the future.

My wife and I enjoy your videos very much. We retired last year (65+) and bought two e-bikes and have been traveling on numerous trails around here. I stumbled on your videos and these are now our #1 source of info before traveling. We pass your videos on to our friends and people we meet. Your videos are very informable and flowing smoothly from pic to pic and have a great continuance. Since the majority of your viewers are the older generation, I would like to ask you if you could add information on availability of restrooms in your videos. That would be greatly appreciated by all of us. Thanks, and keep up all the good work.

I very much enjoy your videos. It is obvious you put a lot of attention and love into your creative work. I fully understand the grind of creating quality content on a weekly basis and don’t blame you for wanting to cut back to biweekly. I am a subscriber and will be here to watch whenever you make an upload. Thanks for the entertaining videos. I’ll give you a Siskel and Ebert two thumbs up. 👍 👍

Appreciate the hard work and videos. Bravo to you for taking better care of yourself and throttling back. That's something that doesn't get celebrated enough in our world, it's usually the opposite, work, work, work, until your burn yourself to a fine powder. If you don't take care of yourself, no one else will:). Also, I look forward to the quality over quantity tweak with more selective trails. You've got a great catalog of trails after that one year of effort. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is what brought me here and I'm also sure the VA Creeper will keep churning views, as that's another all-star review.

I have really enjoyed watching your videos. I loved your videos on the Creeper trail. I ride it often. You did a great job on it. We plan on riding some of the other trails you have videoed. I going to get a 360 camera so I can film my rides. I have to say I don't spend a lot of time on the shorts. Please consider riding the New River Trail and the Mendota Trail in Virginia. I'm looking forward to your rides this year. Keep it up.🚲🚲🚲

You always do a great job Scott. I am not surprised you’re feeling a bit burnt out. Very obviously, you spend a tremendous amount of time on these videos. The one thing I have always tried to remember is that doing these videos is to get me away from work not into it. Someone asked me one time about the editing, and I told them I really did not like doing editing. That’s actually not true. I do like editing the videos. What I do not like doing is editing our rides. With that in mind, you might want to just take a ride and do as you said, turn on the record button to a mounted camera or two, and see what you can do with it later. But while you are there, just enjoy the ride. Of course, that would be depending on the joy that you get out of each aspect. If you like going over the same bridge four times, go over it five or six times. In other words cut the parts you do not like and expand the parts you do like. You know we will be following along whatever you decide. After all, we need a guided tour of that swamp rabbit trail at some point. Stay safe and stay in peace friend.

Hello Scott, I've been very impressed with you videography and narration and I was thinking that the production must take a great deal of time. It's very good and entertaining content and been helpful to me as I'm planning a trip down your way from Massachusetts this April. Great decision to pace yourself and I hope with your 2024 plan that you won't burn out, but continue for the long haul to inspire us with informative and fun bike trail videos. Thanks for the great work!

I became a subscriber after the Virginia creeper trail video and have loved watching your videos ever since..your video styling has a relaxing vibe to it and your commentary/sense of humor just makes it fun to watch. In terms of suggestions, I think someone already mentioned Patreon/YT membership which is worth trying - even starting out with $1-2 monthly membership from few hundred subsribers could help you with some expenses. I think collaborating with other biking channels could also help cross-pollinate subsribers. You could also send out a call for a collective subscriber trail event for popular trails (I'd be down for Virginia Creeper in the Fall personally :)) that might help grow the channel! Anyway wish you all the best, hope the channel keeps growing!

Scott, I've always enjoyed the consistency of the high quality of your work, never interspersed with crap! I shot and edited tons of feature stories for TV news during my long career, so I appreciate what you're doing. Keep up the great work.

Hopefully, this small change works out well for you. Like you, I was going to these trails anyway so might as well record it. However, I spend a lot less time editing my videos. It is still a lot of time though. Since we live in the same state a lot of the places we go are the same, but I look at your videos hoping to find a gem that I haven't been to yet and there has been a few. I'm excited about the prospect of you planning to cover some of the more exciting trails within a reasonable driving distance. Therefore, if you are doing all the research for all the fun trails, I can save a bit of time and just watch your videos to decide where to go next. thanks.

Congrats!!!! I'm glad you're making self-care a priority. I've enjoyed your channel and am looking forward to your videos this year. Keep inspiring people to explore natural treasures around them.

Keep up the great work and once it becomes a grind. It's always good to come off the afterburners and slow it down. I, for one, would love to see your video work flow. I shoot pictures and video of my our trips. Mostly for Tiktok so I'm always down to see a creator's tips and tricks. If you're ever in Savannah. Drop us a line. We'd love to break bread with you and I promise. It will be a place that doesn't over cook their green beans.

Love your channel and so impressed with Greenville, SC. I invite you to come ride the VA Capital Trail. I live .4 miles off of it in Historic Jamestown/Williamsburg, VA

The most enjoyable “State of the anything”… I’ve watched lol. I’m in for any videos you decide to do. You’re very entertaining. You can make a video talking about paint drying and I know I’d be laughing.

I have video from 2 years ago that I haven’t edited for my own use, so I can understand the drain. Maybe if you broke a week long trip into multiple videos, it would give you a little breathing room. Definitely enjoy your videos.

We love the videography but you already know that because that is what you do! The things we really enjoy about your channel: Consistent: as you address what we can expect before the ride everytime Ride itself: LOVE that we are NOT going on a blow by blow 32 mile ride with you - every single minute.....ugh! We like your recap as you are riding. For me & my husband, it gives us an overview of the trail and what to expect. LENGTH OF THE VIDEOS - perfect but we could watch more as you are very entertaining. BACKGROUND/ HISTORY: we enjoy learning the back story of the trails and also how they got their names. CONTENT: you have the same pattern sequence: intro, ride, summary & end. If that makes sense... TRAIN RIDE WITH YOUR DAD- loved it! As he said, you should do more sooner than later as he is getting old!! LOL AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOU HAVE A FANTASTIC SENSE OF HUMOR (DRY) & AND ARE A VERY ENTERTAINING FELLA! Look forward to a successful 2024 for you and your channel!

I've really enjoyed your presentations of Rail-Trails near Greenville as we are planning to move there in the next few weeks. Over the past few months I have been doing online recon and your vids are a big help. I enjoyed the format and would not be offering suggestions if you hadn't requested input in this video. My input (not criticism) may be quite lengthy and perhaps the comment section isn't suitable, I'll let you decide. A few years ago I had 180+ videos online, several were tours of Rail-Trails. I promoted them through Web forums, even got some published on the Rail-Trail official Websites. Also other outlets. I continued for about 10 years before taking them all down when KZfaq started monetizing them without my consent (I'm sure my blanket consent is in the KZfaq legal agreement somewhere). I'm not tolerating my productions being chopped into pieces with ads. So, sadly, they aren't online at this time. I could upload them again certainly but first have several suggestions, and cautions, that I could pass on in writing and see if you care enough for me to put a few back up. I'll keep an eye out for your response here and we can figure out how best for me to share what I know. I'm not charging you anything. Cheers.

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Wow Scott! We have to wait 2 weeks for another dose of sarcasm. I will try to be strong?

SO you are knocking on 2K after one year...and I am still sitting here at less than 600 after about 5 years of my drivel. LOL! Taking notes! I am getting tons of views, but just not the subs! Consistency is a huge key, no doubt. The Creeper is a very popular trail. and you knocked it out of the park with the video shots and editing. I am not surprised at all that your video took off. 17,000 views is great! Unless someone has done this whole KZfaq thing, they just really have NO clue how much work goes one behind the scenes. I had to take a little step back in December and January, but I am trying to get back into the swing of things. No one sees the hours of prep & research. No one sees the hours of actually filming. No one sees the hours spent pouring over hours of video footage, to crank out a 16 minute video! Keep it up! I am always interested in what other folks are watching...the algorithm doesn't always show me everything that I want to see, so yeah...I would be interested in seeing that video.

I am interested in about all of it. I know not much help. I’m trying to get a channel started too,c And any thing helps, camera gear reviews, how to’s on record, just any content of your trips and stories.

Perhaps reaching out to the cycling creators to share on your channel and they could sponsor you on theirs. It might help both channels grow. By the way, there are 2 of us that share this site, a he and she. Do what you enjoy. We will be around.

Good decision, I can only imagine that you get burnt out doing your wonderful videos. Yours is the best editing an content I have seen. I know it is time consuming and expensive. Thanks for as many as you feel like sharing. I will be here. A little bit about me, I love viewing biking an Hiking videos an upstate and the mountains. BTW, I am from Pelzer close to Greenville. I now live between Savannah,Ga an Beaufort, SC. I m I videos here in the 60,s, yes, I am an oldie. Lol I don't get to ride as much as I like an can't hike much. I always wanted to hike the Appalachian trail. Not gonna happen..lol Thank again for the awesome videos. I would love to see how you create the videos an edit. God Bless an thanks

If you did four per year I’d be right there watching.

Lol. Speaking about editing ; I should have edited my comment before posting. I meant layed back style : not played back style. Thanks, auto correction.

You can't make any money as far as monetization from KZfaq. Not until you have near a million subs or more. I'm about 4 years into this (making trail riding videos) and I have 40,000 subs and the ad revenue each month is not enough to fill my gas tank twice a month. If you want to make money you need sponsors and you need to promote products and offers. And before anyone will sponsor you, well you need a lot of subscribers. So it's a double edge sword. You called it though, You just have to love to ride trails, you have to love to shoot and edit, and the revenue you make is just a side bonus...

I was a Virginia Creeper watcher and then subscriber. Like your played back style and your music selections. Filming is a task for sure ! My wife was watching one of your videos with me once and said, " how did he get that shot , does he have someone riding with him ? ". No honey, he has to get off his bike, set the camera up, ride by the camera, go back and check the shot and pick up the camera....... Good job on year one. I will continue watching ; bi-weekly !

I’m guessing it’s time for you to get out there and find a good relationship with a woman as well. So yes balance this with that and work. And be careful, sometimes the second marriage makes the first one look great…. So take your time and look for the things that really matter. Been there done that. 👍🏻