Freezing Temperatures on Alabama's Longest Rail Trail | A Bike Ride On The Chief Ladiga Trail

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Freezing Temperatures on Alabama's Longest Rail Trail | A Bike Ride On The Chief Ladiga Trail

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Күн бұрын

Hey Guy's, while I was down south I made a visit to Anniston, Alabama. The Western Terminus of The Chief Ladiga Trail. Alabamas Longest Rail Trail, starting in Anniston and ending at The Georgia Border. The Trail is well maintained and 33 miles of smooth black top. At the Georgia border starts Georgias Longest Rail Trail, also paved, The Silver Comet Trail. The Silver Comet trail heads east nearly into downtown, Atlanta. Im going to have to come back for that one.
I had a great time out and back on The Chief Ladiga Trail for a 66 mile day. This trail makes my list and is a must ride. Looking forward to heading back to the south to see what other trails I can find. Catch you on the trail.

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@thangknowa3288 7 ай бұрын

Alabama side is asphalt, Georgia side is concrete. Tree roots are bucking up the pavement, be careful and look out for them. Very nice, start early and enjoy the ride!

@davidroberts7996 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing Very informative & enjoyable

@BlackWarriorLures 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it gets colder than you'd think down here, but it usually warms up nicely by afternoon.

@bamawewin3565 4 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks

@thomahammer9581 2 жыл бұрын

A tip from a cold weather winter cyclist in Iowa, buy a pair of cycling sandals. With them you can layer several pair of wool socks on your feet without pinching your toes. We often ride in single digits, at night.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Single digits at night, backwards? thats crazy. Thanks for the tips.

@roymeetsworld1 2 жыл бұрын

Love that early morning sunrise in the background

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

For sure.

@walterbright1396 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting about this and the George connecting trail. Didn’t know they existed. 20 years ago I discovered Florida’s trail system. I live in NJ and I would head south to ride there during winter. Some seem so different than I expected. Seeing cowboys rounding up cattle along a trail there was not what I was expected. Might give this a try sometime.

@TravelingThru222 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Yeah these rail trails are pretty great, its always fun getting to a state border, so cool that Alabama and Georgias longest Rail trails meet. See you on the road.

@aron4888 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet trail, dude.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Alabama was a lot nicer than expected. Many more trails to ride down south.

@waynoinsaneo 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you hit up the Silver Comet Trail. Its a pretty fun local ride, normally full of nice as heck people.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t do it on this trip, maybe next time.

@Sheltondoesthings 2 жыл бұрын

Thats my home state. Im on the road at the moment, but would love to catch a bike ride with ya sometime! Cheers!

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

For sure, catch you in The Talladega.

@kitchencarvings4621 2 жыл бұрын

I admire you for getting out there no matter what the weather.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

I live that bike stuff

@sonalmalhotra07 2 жыл бұрын

Good Job with the video as usual. I just painted and "updated my drivetrain on my bicycle" and ready for a ride.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@sonalmalhotra07 2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelingThru222 Thanks

@chardontimes8392 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa your in Alabama! Im thinking about doing Anniston to Atlanta

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

You should. Its a great, super easy trail, passes thru awesome scenery.

@mooreoutdoor9841 2 жыл бұрын

Ya gotta do The Silver Comet and Chief Ladiga together. Great Ride! The Comet is concrete so it's smoother than the Ladiga. Pretty hilly between Cedartown and Rockmart though. Lots of good stealth camping until just before Dallas. After that it's very populated and there are cameras along the trail.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

I hear the comet is a smoother ride. Beautiful area down there. Thanks for the stealth camping tips.

@bethelshiloh Жыл бұрын

la-DYE-gah.

@TravelingThru222 Жыл бұрын

10-4

@mentholmoose6705 2 жыл бұрын

Just a fair warning if I ever encounter the Traveling Thru schoolie your not getting away without either a coffee and a cigarette or a beer and pizza. Hope Henry the cat is doing well. Oh yea thats a nice trail.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, can’t wait. Maybe all four. Catch you on the trail.

@dondonner1095 2 жыл бұрын

We need Van conversion updates please.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

For Rill, working on it. Living in the bus full time and freezing weather has slowed progress. However the bus is going to be in an arts festival outside Pittsburgh in early July, Its going to be painted in the middle of a huge festival, and I would like to have the bus near completed by then. Like solar panels and the whole deal. So stay tuned and much more to come, and this is going to start in about a week. Best update I can do for right now, catch you on the road.

@aceleaf 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent ride. The placid weather. Very few people. Hope the video to be little longer next time.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, I'll make them longer. Thanks for watching. Alabama really has a nice trail there. Looking forward to heading back.

@douglasldn2831 2 жыл бұрын

How is your cat doing and by the way nice ride.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

That was one sweet cruise, kitty is doing great.

@therapyhouse4164 2 жыл бұрын

You don't carry to plastic door bags to put over your feet if it's too cold? (Inside your shoes)

@george8686 Жыл бұрын

What is that jacket. Great videos!

@george8686 Жыл бұрын

The green one

@TravelingThru222 Жыл бұрын

That would be The Enlightened Equipment Apex Torrid. $180. Warmest, lightest, best coat I ever owned. Well worth the price.

@outbackwack368 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice trail! Thanks for sharing! Stay warm!

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too.

@bethelshiloh Жыл бұрын

You came by our house.

@TravelingThru222 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, beautiful trail. Next time I’ll swing by.

@dog-so1vj 2 жыл бұрын

The Silver Comet/Chief Ladiga trails are definitely on my bucket list. 🪣 Watching your channel has been a huge motivation for me. I've even taken up hiking, that is day hiking for now. What is your favorite activity, hiking or cycling?

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoy what’s going on over hear. I guess for the moment I’m more into cycling, but definitely like to get out on foot. I’m thinking about doing The PCT for next year. That’s cool you have been getting out more.

@PumpkinVillage 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome trail and that bamboo forest was great. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Alabama was a great time, looking forward to going back.

@scottsears6440 2 жыл бұрын

Another cool adventure. Well done

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@yokkaichi1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. Sweet trail! Didn't know bamboo would grow that well there. Regards to Henry.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that bamboo forest was pretty awesome. Cat says hi.

@michaelnotigan7796 2 жыл бұрын

What a gem of a trail! Here in New Jersey we are so far behind other states who've built trails such as this one. Safe journey back to PA!

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

I hear ya. Everywhere I go I see signs of bicycle infrastructure being built. It's just a matter of time with Jersey I guess. Catch you on The Paulinskill.

@Punxish 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful trail, thanks for sharing…

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by.

@Punxish 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in PA also...

@odgreenoutdoors20 2 жыл бұрын

Is their camping spots on that trail or the silver comet trail ?, I didn’t even know those trails existed, it’s not to far from me

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't see any specific camp spots on The Ladiga, however the Trail passes Thru The Talladega national Forest, where you can basically camp anywhere along some basic guidelines. The Pinoti Trail comes Thru there, its a major national scenic trail, and those Thru hikers camp somewhere. I would definitely stealth camp on both of these trails.

@ReimaginedAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

So cool you can ride the trail from alabama to georgia !! Ready for the temps around here there coming soon

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Spring is on its way.

@Nivasi 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous area, my daughter lives near TN border in AL

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! It I so nice down there. The Talladega National Forest really reminded me of The Black Hills of South Dakota. Looking forward to heading back.

@freedomwon2004 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's an awesome trail. The Bamboo was super cool too. I know you have your Skoolie to camp in but if you didn't would you be able to camp somewhere along the trail?

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

The trail cuts Thru the Talladega national forest, primitive camping is allowed around the Pinhoti trail. So, yes.

@tmb8659 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine how many people you inspire to get on a bike, and how that gets them out of a car and then reduces impact on global warming. Congratulations.

@TravelingThru222 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, never thought about that, very cool. Traveling Thru saving the Earth, nice.

@scruf153 Жыл бұрын

Alabama has some of the best terrain for cycling with the worst drivers in the country I am one of a hand full that commutes on a bicycle should I record all my trips to show how bad things are