The Great Allegheny Passage (Episode 10)

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7 ай бұрын

Join me for my 10th GAP adventure. That’s right: I can’t get enough of this trail. The Great Allegheny Passage never fails to surprise me and teach me new lessons. Headed east to west, I thoroughly enjoyed the tail end of fall weather and what felt like the beginning of winter.
The Adventure:
0:00:22 Day 1: Cumberland to Rockwood
0:32:06 Day 2: Rockwood to Connellsville
1:15:20 Day 3: Connellsville to Pittsburgh
FAQs:
0:14:27 Can I ride the GAP?
0:17:14 How’s the elevation on the GAP?
0:18:44 What’s YOUR preference for going east to west or west to east?
1:08:19 What kind of bike do I need for the GAP?
1:10:00 Where should I stay on the GAP?
1:12:00 How many days does it take to ride the GAP?
1:31:19 What’s the best way to get to the GAP?
1:37:08 Where can I park on the GAP?
1:38:09 What about the C&O towpath trail?
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Musical Selections (not in order):
Everywhere But Up (Brian Rahija)
Captivated (Cristof Walters)
Trying To Be Ok (Daniel Pratt)
In the Moment (Gran Provo)
Just a Few More Steps (Jordan Freehling)
Cold Train (Locator)
The Traveler (Pete James Johnson)
Desolation (Roniit)
When I am Weak (Ross Fishburn)
A Reverie for the Lost Things (The Soundkeeper)
Morning Walk (Valedictorian)
Show Me The Way Home (VEAUX)
I ride a Trek Checkpoint ALR5.
This video was filmed on a GoPro 11 Black (4K/24fps, Linear mode), iPhone 13 Max Pro and edited in Final Cut Pro X.
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@mobilemiall 5 күн бұрын

One of the things i most appreciate about your videos is your grateful attitude, and your emphasis on the optimistic rather than the defeat and suffering. And secondly, your insightful research into the famous people and interesting things. You are able to answer the question I always ask myself, "why would people care about what I think"?

@RideAlongAdventures 5 күн бұрын

That’s very kind of you to say. Honestly, I find it nearly impossible to be negative on a bike. It’s such a privilege (I mean that in the real meaning of the word, by the way) to ride and see the world like that. Again…I really appreciate your feedback and kindness. 🙏

@lisalong1086 7 ай бұрын

Over the winter months we would love to see you make a video series about trail towns. Just 8 to 20 min videos about individual Trail towns. You might explore the history, places to eat, places to camp and spend the night, things to see and do, live entertainment, famous people, bike shops, museums, events, farmers markets, parks, hiking trails, theater, live music, etc. People that can only do 20 or 35 mi a day, like us... will spend much more time in each of these towns. We have done the GAP and C&O twice, using books and online resources, but hearing it from you would be special for all of us who watch your channel!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. Let me give this some thinking. I like the idea.

@thegreatexaggerator9077 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video and beautiful scenery! Thank you for the reminder to be thankful for someone special, I used the opportunity. I am also an emotional person and I was told years ago (I’ll keep by who to myself) that being emotional was ‘unbecoming in a man!’ I will quote here from two of my favorite authors, first Charles Dickens over 170 years ago: “Heaven knows we should never be ashamed by our tears for they are the rain upon the binding dust of earth, overlying are hard hearts.” And more recently from John Irving: “ But we are ashamed of our tears. We live at a time, when critical taste tells us that to be soft hearted is a kin to doltishness; we are so influenced by the junk on television, that even in reacting to it, we overreact, we conclude that any attempt to move an audience to laughter or to tears is shameless.” Keep riding and keep sharing!

@RideAlongAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Great quotes. I appreciate that.

@backyardrailroader 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your riding adventure. I am planning on going to several locations along the Great Alleghany Passage Trail and the C&O Canal Trail along with a section of the Western Maryland trail. Yes. I'm doing it in 2024. It is on my Wanna To Do 2024 list.

@RideAlongAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like a plan! Enjoy. 👍🏻

@tammiegauvey8800 Ай бұрын

We brought our grandbabies for their first bike packing experience. They were 8 and 6 at the time. They did a great job, we had a fantastic time!!

@RideAlongAdventures Ай бұрын

That’s great to hear. I’m always happy to hear of kids on bikes and there are few better places than the GAP! They’ve got great grandparents.

@kellir.747 7 ай бұрын

Bryan, I am a firm believer in verbalizing the appreciation, love, and affection I feel for others. You just never know what impact you might make. I’m a hugger, so if I have the opportunity, I’m hugging them, too! I regularly send flowers now, while my loved ones are alive, rather than put flowers on their graves. Never take loved ones for granted. Express those emotions!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

That's a great practice and so true.

@deniseemory4359 7 ай бұрын

You’re videos are so inspiring to me. I plan to do the GAP next summer. Hoping a solo riding 64 year old woman (just retired) is safe on the trail.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoy them. One of the things I like most about the GAP is the safety factor. Seems like people are just extra helpful on the trail. Congrats on retirement!

@ErnestMattison-oi2je 3 ай бұрын

Hey Bryan, I just finished my stationary ride with you on this ride. I really like all the rides and other information that you put together. I won't say how long it has taken me to do this, but did finish.

@RideAlongAdventures 3 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! It doesn't matter how long if you enjoyed the journey. :)

@pedalingthru2719 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make the video and to upload it. Most people do not realize that to make avdecent 20 minute video that it takes about 12 hours of recording and another 10 to 15 hours of editing.

@RideAlongAdventures 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! You know the score. It’s a labor of love. I try not to think about return on investment because, well…in the words of Napoleon Dynamite, “it’s like a dollar an hour!!!” 🤣

@billysbikesbrews7183 Ай бұрын

GAP is definitely a top 3 Trail.. so many ways to enjoy this Trail.. I took that 5:30am train from Pitt to Harpers Ferry.. that’s early..Love Ohiopyle.. I’ve hiked to the campsite off trail in Ohiopyle.. 🤪never again 😂🤣.. what’s great about the GAP is you can bike east to west or west to east 🚴‍♂️😎 camp or B&B ⛺️.. any season 🍁🌻.. and get a different experience 🙂.. one time I biked it with a old Cannondale with 28mm tires no issues.. Oh I love that park bench.. what a view.. I discovered it my last time on the trail.. great video.. brings back awesome memories 😁

@RideAlongAdventures Ай бұрын

Dude we gotta ride together some time. Seems like we enjoy a lot of the same things! 😊 people ask why I keep going back and you nailed it. It’s different every ride.

@billysbikesbrews7183 Ай бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures let’s make it happen 😁.. I’m all about enjoying the ride.. I’ve always wanted to do a GAP out and back.. staying in different towns.. if time permits do C&O.. 2025

@bradbell4055 Ай бұрын

This is it!

@RideAlongAdventures Ай бұрын

enjoy 😊

@larrysyverson9164 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video. The Pinkerton Tunnel was closed for many years. Have ridden the by pass around the “Pinkerton horn” a number of times. It was a pleasant surprise when they opened the tunnel and you no longer had to do that rough ride. An FYI: You would have been fascinated to see them daylight the CSX (?) tunnel on the other side of the river some years ago. They dumped the removed material on top of the Pinkerton horn.

@RideAlongAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! Wow. I had no idea. That trail is so amazing. It just never gets old.

@resparer 7 ай бұрын

Inspiration for the title line had come while Taffy Nivert and Bill Danoff, who were married, were driving along Clopper Road in Montgomery County, Maryland to a gathering of Nivert's family in Gaithersburg, with Nivert behind the wheel while Danoff played his guitar. "I just started thinking, country roads, I started thinking of me growing up in western New England and going on all these small roads," Danoff said. "It didn't have anything to do with Maryland or anyplace. I'M a Wva Mountaineers but live in Montgomery County Md. Ill be doing the trail fall 2024. Thanks for your video

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Right on-you got an extra dose of country roads. I’m jealous.

@pdr0603 6 ай бұрын

Loved the video; if you look at the book, Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches - you will see why we got the Louisana Purchase for such a low price - nobody could defeat the Comanche indians in the interior of the US - great read.

@RideAlongAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Agreed-great book. I wish more writers could write like that. Captivating. Thanks for watching!

@scottnicholson9212 6 ай бұрын

Bryan, your adventures are cool; your insights are priceless.

@RideAlongAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Scott. I appreciate the kind words. 🙏

@Fiberface 7 ай бұрын

Adventure cycling on a budget, and I really enjoyed your video. Especially the gratitude part, you saying that and me watching it at the exact moment I am, with many things going on in my own life; all I'll say is thank you.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Hey, glad to hear it. It’s something I need to really learn as well. Not easy. Thanks for watching.

@l.kennedy6272 3 ай бұрын

Lovely video. Thank you. I'm glad you left those words of wisdom in.

@RideAlongAdventures 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. That was a great way to close out the 2023 season. I just love that trail.

@johnhillside9105 6 ай бұрын

My gosh. You ride so well. I've been studying the Cumberland Road,... I live in Indianapolis. I'm reading about History of the Eastern Seaboard,... I am an Astronomer. This has been interesting to me. Thank you so very much.

@RideAlongAdventures 6 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed it and how fun to share so many interests. If I could do it all over, I would have gone down the astronomy path.

@bsapp52 5 ай бұрын

Bryan.. my husband and I are riding our bikes on indoor trainers while watching your videos. We are in Illinois and current temps have been -9 with wind chill of -33. Thank you for your brilliant videos. You make winter riding indoors much more enjoyable. Thank you❤

@RideAlongAdventures 5 ай бұрын

So glad to hear it! I did the same today. 😊 thanks for watching.

@ErnestMattison-oi2je 3 ай бұрын

As I said before if you cannot finish you can put it on pause and come back later😊

@RideAlongAdventures 3 ай бұрын

I'm always glad to hear this. I think people think that I expect them to watch an entire video in one sitting. I mean, if you do, that's great but I always pictured these videos as multi-day views. That's ok by me. thanks for watching, Ernest!

@justincapek1132 7 ай бұрын

Great video, as always! FAQ with an adult beverage is perfectly acceptable. If you ever wanted to decrease mileage a bit and do the trail in 4 days with B&B's the whole way, I recommend West Newton, Ohiopyle, Meyersdale for the stays regardless of direction. Bright Morning, Falls Market Inn/Suites, and Yoders. We take our time on the bike, and have plenty of time to relax in the towns. Like you said, there are just so many options for lodging. Thanks again for documenting the ride!

@justincapek1132 7 ай бұрын

Also, the 1309 Locomotive footage was awesome!!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

wasn't that cool???!!!! I really enjoyed that. :)

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

great recommendations. Back in June, I had a four-day trip planned (Round Bottom, Ohiopyle, Meyersdale and Cumberland) but I had to cancel because of the fires. I will definitely look into your recommendations. I even had a campsite down by the trail in Ohiopyle! I always hear great things about Yoders. Thanks for watching, Justin.

@jwilday4178 3 ай бұрын

Thankful for you and your videos B! Incredible stuff.

@RideAlongAdventures 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@Saxtoo 7 ай бұрын

I watch your trail vids as I'm on my indoor exercise bike here in 🇬🇧 while it's too wet outside. No Zwift crap here!! It's nice to see overseas cycleways and hear about the history too👍

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic. I’m always glad to hear that I might decrease the boredom of indoor training! Thanks for watching.

@matthewpalmerchuck3135 7 ай бұрын

I just attempted my first ride of the GAP and C&O at the end of last month, started in Pittsburgh. Made it 3 days, 213 miles, to Hancock, MD but had to call it quits due to a broken weld on my bike. I've been aching to get back out there and complete it. I'd like to add that while riding on the trail, I met a guy named Gary who had an unfortunate event occur at the free Connellsville campground - he had all his camping gear stolen. I personally stayed at the KOA.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Ah, man…you HAVE to now. The rest of the C&O is beautiful!

@ErnestMattison-oi2je 7 ай бұрын

Really liked.this ride. The scenery is so much better while I am spinning on my stationary bike. The leaves looked like they have all fallen of the trees.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, it was really beautiful. The leaves were down but they were still super colorful so the ground was almost glowing.

@jfj794 5 ай бұрын

Loved the history lesson and subscribed. 👍

@RideAlongAdventures 5 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! i'm glad to meet other history buffs along the way.

@digitized4u 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your adventures.I retire next year and plan on riding some of these trails .I really enjoy your way of presenting your journey!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m still trying to figure out how to tell these stories so I appreciate the kind words. Good luck on the transition to retirement. It’s been fun although more of a change than I imagined.

@FollowThomas 7 ай бұрын

Another epic ride in the books but that was like your 10'th time or third full ride as you mentioned. Seeing this old vintage train was really cool and you kept up with it for a while. I've never seen a vintage train on C&O or the GAP trail. That was your bonus for trying to ride it so many times, cool experience. We learn so much history just watching your videos, about places you're going through and that makes it interesting to watch 👍 Thank you so much for the nice encouraging words about my Amtrak and Bike travels, much appreciated 😊 Take care and see you in Florida!!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

YOU ARE THE AMTRAK EXPERT! :) I'm seriously looking forward to riding together next week. Looks like bad weather but, I'll take 70s and rain any day over sunny and 30.

@fredjohnston5342 7 ай бұрын

Love the most recent GAP ride video (as well as the others). I ride portions of the GAP numerous times a year. Hoping next year will be the time I finally ride the entire length. Keep up the great work. Congrats on your retirement. i always look forward to the next video. Ride on......

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Anytime in the GAP is a good time. 😊 thanks for watching. I’m off to Florida next week. Might be the last tour for awhile.

@fredjohnston5342 7 ай бұрын

Your last tour of Florida went right past the condo I stayed in on Hutchison Island a few times. Another great ride. Have fun in Florida.@@RideAlongAdventures

@t2squared 7 ай бұрын

I watched some other videos of small towns in PA recently and was beginning to wonder if there were any places left in PA that weren't depressing. Your video has put an end to those questions. Beautiful trip. Well done.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. The more I ride, the more I'm convinced that small towns are where it is at. It's especially encouraging to see what rail trails can do for these towns also. Thanks for watching!

@krscotthockey 7 ай бұрын

Been waiting for the 2023 GAP video ever since the June postponement! A Ride Along Adventures video making me tear up? Wonderful segment on thankfulness, Bryan

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks, man. Lol...my biggest surprise was that I left it in the video. :) Thanks for watching. It was a really great ride despite the temps.

@donpaul4585 7 ай бұрын

The trandem bike you saw was fellow tubers Kara and Nate, they were finishing a road trip from San Diego to Annapolis.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yeah, I subscribed to them after this trip. That is a heck of an adventure! Wow. Fun to see their kids involved as well. What a memory they are giving them.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

that's a new word for me: "trandem" :)

@scottnowak6446 7 ай бұрын

Hey Bryan, great job as always. I love your sense of humor, I get it. Your video inspires me to do the GAP in the future.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m also glad that SOMEONE gets it. 😂 I’ve been told it is an acquired taste.

@gorrdd 7 ай бұрын

I always love your commentaries, Bryan. Everytime I watch one of your C&O adventures, I see something new. It's a different trip each time... never gets old. Also, I really enjoy seeing a version were you show extended riding on some of the nicer parts. Sorry you had some cold wet weather this time around. Those parts are more of a challenge than a fun and enjoyable ride. Honestly, if I were to do this, I would drive to one end or the other, park my vehicle, and go both ways... returning back to my vehicle. I assume there are parking facilities for those who chose to do that... The trip back, going the opposite direction, is a whole new experience. It's a two-fer for the price of one... well, sort of.😊 Thanks again for sharing your adventures and thoughts. Gord

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Gordon. Going both ways is a great way to do it. Had I done so, the weather would have drastically improved. It's just so true about this trail and perhaps most trails: there's always something that catches your eye on one trip that was missed on the previous one. A few trips ago, I met a guy who rode the Gap AND C&O back and forth for 12 days and managed to visit different towns both ways. I think that would be a lot of fun. Maybe for Trip 11. :)

@gorrdd 7 ай бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures Roger that... Bryan. I hope you get some Indian summer this year, that stretches into and through the holidays.🙏👍🙏 Blessings, Gord

@user-dh2cq3vd4j 7 ай бұрын

Thank You for this video, I’m really enjoying it. You’re the best!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it! It was a fun (cold) trip.

@adam92682 7 ай бұрын

Looks amazing.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

It is!

@joes971 7 ай бұрын

Joe The Simple Man, simple as ever, so here I am. Great video. The muted post-peak fall colors have a subtle beauty all their own. I was lucky to have 4 of the equivalents of Aunt GennaLou growing up. It was great. Great life advice at 1:05 or so. We're heading out on the tandem bike in a minute and I'm thankful for that. And thank ou.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. And, yes, sounds like you were (are) incredibly blessed. Enjoy that Tandem!!

@RufusAstra 7 ай бұрын

and waiting at the door, the bicycle, stilled, because only moving does it have a soul - Pablo Neruda grato per i tuoi meravigliosi video.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Love it!

@Jlharrell1981 7 ай бұрын

We love watching your videos and they were a huge help in planning our GAP Adventure! We went the week before you took this trip! I appreciate the story about your aunt and I’m very glad you left it in this one. We all need a reminder to be grateful for our blessings, the ones we see and the ones we don’t see. Talking about bicycle hibernation - I’d love to see your recommendations on video editing software on a budget. We’ve taken tons of adventures and I have a lot of footage that needs to be edited into videos. It’s just daunting. Keep up the good work!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked this one. One question: are you a Mac or PC user? I've got a short script on iMovie vs Final Cut Pro as I'm most familiar with those two. Thanks again.

@Jlharrell1981 7 ай бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures right now mostly a PC user. We use a 360 camera also and I use the iPad for that because it works better with the app.

@stevetakesabikehike 7 ай бұрын

After doing my GAP ride this past summer, I totally understand your love affair with this trail. Great video!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thank you and amen to that--it is a super beautiful trail.

@edwood7741 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Bryan. Your words were extremely meaningful to me. This was a great video, I'm glad that i found your channel. Looking forward to your next adventure. 👍

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Happy to hear that. I’m on way to my next adventure right now. Stay tuned!

@rickm8456 7 ай бұрын

Another great video. Yes! I stayed at the Cardinal’s Roost in Rockwood in June. The room was comfy after a long day. They were a great couple and breakfast was superb. I didn’t do the hill - they offered to pick me up and dropped me off, which was really nice. I’ll definitely be back!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Ok…as someone who stayed there: were you even close to expecting that breakfast??? I mean, the best I’ve gotten at an airbnb has been a coupon to a bakery miles away or a wrapped hostess coffee cake (which is still pretty good but). 😂

@rickm8456 7 ай бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures yes it definitely exceeded my expectations! Fresh fruit too. Gave me energy to finish - I was going east. I enjoyed talking with Jennifer as well. Oh boy, you have me day dreaming about another trip! Have to start planning.

@lmalmen 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos. I watch them while riding on my indoor trainer. Makes the time fly. I do have a question. I am looking for a good rain jacket. What was the blue jacket you are wearing?

@RideAlongAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it. I'm also a youtube junkie when it comes to my indoor trainer. So, that jacket. Believe it or not, I bought it WAY back in 2000. It's a waterproof, running shell that I bought through Road Runner Sports (their brand, which I don't think it even a thing anymore). I bought it as part of a full running "suit" with pants. I can only use the full thing on super cold days or I just sweat like a sauna. There are much better options today that are more lightweight, breathable, flexible, etc. I have a really lightweight Sugoi jacket that is water resistant but less warm. www.roadrunnersports.com/product/45562/mens-sugoi-stash-jacket?cc=001 I wore it on my recent Florida Coast to Coast ride. It packs down really small. My main learning on these jackets is that nothing is truly waterproof unless it is basically not breathable which presents a whole different batch of issues.

@RideAlongAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Sorry...I failed to mention this one. I'm still testing it out but it is also water resistant. This isn't a small, packable jacket by any means but the combo of the heating and rain shield is worth considering. I'd call this a riding coat, not a jacket. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMqdrauFmMjXqWQ.html

@ronhoover5516 7 ай бұрын

Hey Bryan! Great video! Thank you! The Andy Warhol "golden bridge" ALWAYS puts a smile on my face when I'm in Pittsburgh. I'd like to see you do a video on how you while away your winter months-i.e. indoor trainer, your setup, etc. Maybe mundane, but not to a biking geek like.me. Thumbs up. Ron

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Sure. I could do that. Thanks for watching, Ron.

@easternbushytail 7 ай бұрын

Wow Bryan, that was another great trip on the GAP. You can redo the clip from The Great Ride. Lol. Great stories, love the FAQ's and history knowledge. The story about you Aunt was very nice. Hold on to memories.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Scott. LOL...I was just talking about that clip with someone else...30 minutes of footage, .7 seconds of fame. :) Thanks for watching, man. I really appreciate it. Winter is coming...

@easternbushytail 7 ай бұрын

@RideAlongAdventures you bet Bryan, I'll always be a fan, your content is great. When I saw that it was your 10th time, I immediately thought of that clip. I just can't believe you only got that little bit.. was that PBS? I hope we have a mild winter, last year's blizzard was a downer.

@cherj960 7 ай бұрын

Another interesting & entertaining video Bryan! Trust me, NO ONE pronounces ‘Duquesne’ correctly if they are not from that area however I must admit your phonetics were hilarious! And I now understand your ‘peach ice cream’ comment from your RAGBRAI video. Looking forward to your FL C2C video! Have a safe trip & a great ride!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

True story: I had been traveling to Pittsburgh for years (my wife is from there) and had HEARD the word said repeatedly so I had this mental image of something like: "Ducane". Then one day it struck me that the road signs I was seeing with the real spelling were connected and, well, I'm still laughing. Thanks for watching and, yes, Florida awaits! One more ride before winter sets in.

@gorrdd 7 ай бұрын

Bryan, I just finished watching to the end a little while ago and wanted to comment further. What I would like to see is a review of bike trails that can be ridden reasonably comfortably in the winter. This would likely include the states of Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California. I really liked the sound of leaves under the tires. It sounds like little feet running right behind you. If you think about that too much it will freak you out... you'll keep looking behind you.😮 Gord

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Good topic. I’ll look into that. The leaves, after awhile, were like white noise. When I stopped it got amazingly quiet, the kind of quiet where you can hear your heart pumping!

@gorrdd 7 ай бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures Wow... that's an interesting comment. Were your ears ringing or hissing at all from the white nose overload? Gord

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

@@gorrdd yeah, it was strange. Leaves can be pretty loud. It just hit me when I stopped at one point how totally quiet it suddenly became.

@gorrdd 7 ай бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures Yes, I just remember riding over leaves as a kid. It was fun. But for hours and hours... that's another matter. The one thing that does not communicate well in these videos is the duration of time. Only your description of complete silence, once you stopped, gives the impression of hours and hours of riding. Even then, it's only as a reflection. Inexperienced people see your video and they think this is just a piece of cake. It can be depending upon the conditions... both weather and physical conditioning. The video can become a real distraction to the real thing. I think you need to continue communicating what you are actually experiencing so they get the picture that this isn't always a piece of cake. It's like newbies on the RAGBRAI in the dead heat of summer. Gord

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

@@gorrdd thanks, Gordon. Good feedback. Yeah, sometimes it's hard to give the whole picture. I don't know if you can tell but Day 3, I was wiped out. it's hard to communicate that.

@JPBVideo 7 ай бұрын

This was epic. Thank you! My husband and I have GAP/C&O on the top of our retirement bucket list. We're set to do this some time in 2024. Your video is going right into my notebook of good reference material. As for winter topics. I'd love to know more about your creative process in general, like what are you using to edit with and how long does it take to go from raw material to a polished video. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Perfect-thanks. I actually already started writing some ideas for that. Regarding retirement: good for you! It’s an adjustment but I’m slowly starting to relax and embrace the change. That’s probably a video by itself. 😊 Thanks for watching!

@davidray7677 7 ай бұрын

You make great videos ! I would totally enjoy doing the GAP with you sometime!

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, David. Perhaps we could make that work sometime! I'm beginning to think about some sort of meet up on the GAP. It would be fun to do it as a group. When I rode the Erie Canal trail in September, I saw a group of about 30 people and you could just tell they were having the time of their lives together. I like my alone time but I would love to experience a smaller group as well. let's stay in touch!

@user-mi8cg1wl2n 6 ай бұрын

Another famous person from Latrobe was Arnold Palmer

@RideAlongAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Arnold! That area must have had something in the water. So many creative, amazing people.

@pppjourneyonabike5992 7 ай бұрын

Nice video.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@amylipkin2116 7 ай бұрын

I loved the train at the beginning, that was f'n cool!! So, did you actually see the Phantom on this trip or were you again, looking the other way? (The idea that you have ridden several times past this coaster and NOT noticed it, blows my mind)!! I love the FAQ's and I vote that on every ride, you do this. So, here is my question: Why doesn't the wifey come along with you more often? So, I am planning on retiring next December. So I will be planning on the GAP and the C&O maybe in May or June, or I may wait until the fall. Here is an idea I have been thinking about: A subscriber ride - one choice is the bike train at the Lehigh Gorge in Jim Thorpe, PA. That was a blast!! You ride the train with your bike and they take you the 25 miles up the gorge, and then you ride down back to your car. I think it's only on the weekends in the summer and fall. Of course the GAP and C&O would be awesome. Thanks again for all your rides, keep pedaling, my friend...

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

I know!! Riding along side of the train was just wild. Yes, I stopped briefly to look at the rollercoaster. :) The wifey is up for 10-15 mile rides so these longer journeys are just not in the picture at this point. Maybe some day. Yeah, I've been thinking of a Ride Along Adventure meet up next year. It could be a lot of fun and, yeah, that's a great suggestion of Jim Thorpe. I gotta get back up there some time. I only rode is once a long time ago (when the bridge was out) and I remember it as really beautiful. Retiring in a few weeks or a year and a few weeks? Either way, it's a blast. It's an adjustment for sure but also a great change.

@kmccarr 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the Buckeye’s at Ohiopyle. How’d they rate on your Buckeye scale? Have a good trip to FL and look forward to catching up with you on the C2C.

@RideAlongAdventures 7 ай бұрын

Lol...those were pretty high on the Buckeye scale. I bought two and saved one for the evening but it melted with a chocolate covered graham cracker and created a new mutant dessert. Seriously looking forward to the C2C. Hope your plans are working out as well. I was just looking into alternate routes for the "gap" section. I've heard people say the rural path is VERY rural.

@kmccarr 7 ай бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures the Buckeyes and the breakfast burrito are great at that place. I’ll send you the alternate route in your email. I highly recommend it over 50. I hear Thomas is planning on riding with you also? Will be great to see both of you

@bordenpetrycia5364 6 ай бұрын

When did you start your trip?

@RideAlongAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Oct 30. I was surprised at how the leaves were almost completely down. I was looking at photos the other day and I rode it in mid-Nov a few years back and leaves were still there. Anyway, beautiful trail.

@nathanbunnell 2 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7pyaJNombDLkZ8.htmlsi=NvRVogckB6r5Tmd5 There is a bike trail that starts in Erhenfeld, PA, called the path of the flood. It leads to Johnstown, PA following the path of the 1889 Johnstown flood.

@RideAlongAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Nathan. This looks really cool. I didn't realize it was so close to other trails as well. I think I need to do a Western PA bike trip PART II!

@nathanbunnell 2 ай бұрын

@RideAlongAdventures Just discovered your channel! I'll have to checkout your Western PA content.