Uxbridge to Lindsay Rail Trail - Wet ride through quiet countryside

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The Uxbridge to Lindsay Rail Trail is probably to most peaceful of all the rail trails that I have been on. The 45 KM trail runs through a combination of low wetlands, arable and livestock farms and shaded wood lots. I visited it after a couple of days of heavy rain and found myself picking my way around extensive muddy puddles. I suspect that if you rode it in drier months it would be a very comfortable ride. As it was, navigating the water was actually quite good fun, and an excuse to get muddy.
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@montesbackyard3124 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my Back Yard! I ride this section all the time but haven't been out much this year. I've never seen that level of flooding in the fall. Spring perhaps but never fall. You missed a nice 12km detour north at Blackwater Junction (Cannington). Maybe next time? 😃 Also it is indeed one of the least used trails in the area. Rarely see more than a couple/few people on any given day - even long weekends. Beyond Lindsay the trail conditions are pristine with packed crushed gravel all the way to Hastings. You'll love it. Things really fall apart east of Campbellford, however. I never did get to Uxbridge this year. Thanks for posting! 😃

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to exploring the area more.

@kevinborovsky3558 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you got to this trail. We did it last weekend, and yes very wet through the marsh land then it dried up. I love this trail and find it so remote and enjoyable. Hope to see you on it cheers my friend

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

The remoteness was one of my favourite things.

@hikingfordayz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for this video. I’ll be cycling this trail next year and will definitely consider the weather for flooding and hidden potholes. Cheers!

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@julieibbott3239 Жыл бұрын

I’ve ridden part of this but might attempt the whole 9 yards. Or 90 km!! Thanks for sharing

@cardiaccyclist7477 Жыл бұрын

It's a really nice trail and definitely manageable, especially if you have a cafe stop at your turn around.

@jfmmccoll9189 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for update, I am in AJax and going to try to get this run in before snow, Txs frank

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. I suspect it gets very icy once it gets cold!

@andyb981 2 жыл бұрын

Another inspirational video...thanks for producing this one! The Uxbridge to Lindsay route is now on my list. Can't wait for any more rail trail videos you might produce!

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Andy. Hopefully I will get a chance to do a few more before winter really sets in.

@uhu69 2 жыл бұрын

Another nice video Andrew! Thanks for the great historical background! I have a Defy ordered and due for delivery in July. 2022! Can't wait to hit some of the awesome trails you have done! Cheers! 🍻

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex. Very pleased to hear you are getting a Defy. You will not be disappointed.

@CameronFraserACHF Жыл бұрын

Laura and I seem to be following you around a bit, although we got to this one exactly 51 weeks after you did. It was a lot drier for us, although every other element looks almost identical down to the cows standing on the pile of dirt, and we did it starting in Lindsay rather than Uxbridge, which means we had a particularly good lunch at the Uxbridge end with some family.

@cardiaccyclist7477 Жыл бұрын

One of these days we will actually coordinate and be on the same trail, at the same time, heading in the same direction!!

@CameronFraserACHF Жыл бұрын

@@cardiaccyclist7477 We could certainly provide you with some options to explore should you ever venture as far as Ottawa/Eastern Ontario

@MikeGoodwin 2 жыл бұрын

Nice looking ride. If you’re ever in the Hamilton area you should check out the Chippewa Trail to Caledonia->Gypsum Mine Trail to York->then back along the Grand River. I’ve mapped it on my Ride With GPS if you’re interested.

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely interested Mike. Perhaps I could squeeze that in before it gets too bleak out there.

@MikeGoodwin 2 жыл бұрын

@@cardiaccyclist7477 will DM you on Twitter

@MrJx4000 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we've had some pretty good rain the last few days of October. This trail is one I wanted to do this past summer (load up my gravel bike for bikepacking, stay overnight in Lindsay and see how that works out). Thanks for the great preview. BTW, I think all the rail trails are going to be wet right now.

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

I imagine they will be. I am certain that the Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail will have a lot of standing water

@jeffturner8927 2 жыл бұрын

That looked good! I like a nice quiet ride. I’ve never seen the term “Trail Unassumed”. Maybe it’s a term we don’t use in Australia. I now know what it means😀. I’ve got a road bike and a mountain bike. A nice gravel bike in between would be good. 👍. All the best.

@FredChagnon 4 ай бұрын

Looking to ride this over the May long weekend this year. Fingers crossed no flooding.

@cardiaccyclist7477 4 ай бұрын

You will love it. It's a lonely trail, but I really enjoyed riding it.

@FredChagnon 4 ай бұрын

@@cardiaccyclist7477 I'll have others with me. Group of 5. Making the trip all the way to Peterborough

@cardiaccyclist7477 4 ай бұрын

That will be an awesome ride@@FredChagnon . I have done the Omemee trail a couple of times as well (check out my videos) Dube's tressel bridge is spectacular.

@scottclarke8522 2 жыл бұрын

Ever encounter any not so friendly dogs on these rides?

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

No, fortunately not. Luckily the only ones I have ever met are very friendly and their owners are responsible.

@kevinshobbie2993 2 жыл бұрын

Nice adventure! What camera do you use to film?

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

I use mainly a GOPro Hero 5 black. I will often use a Sony ZV1 for scenery and talking to the camera and then a cheaper GoPro (either 7 white or silver) mounted on my handlebars.

@ianbarr4716 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic footage. How the heck to you find all these rail trails in Ontario? I can't seem to find any source that I trust on line. Cheers, mate.

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ian. I just Google and hope for the best!!

@ianbarr4716 2 жыл бұрын

@@cardiaccyclist7477 Ha! I'm such a goof. Thanks.

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

@@ianbarr4716 Not at all. It's still a bit hit and miss as to the accuracy of reports and then I also find that depending on the time of year trails vary dramatically. It's not just a case of weather impacting them, but maintenance also varies throughout the year.

@comradehoney5655 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this! I'm thinking of biking from Toronto to Lindsay this summer and was wondering about this trail. Do you think 622-28 (700c-28c) tires can handle this trail? Thanks!

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

I think they would be okay. Most of the gravel is fairly compact and forgiving.

@comradehoney5655 2 жыл бұрын

@@cardiaccyclist7477 Great! thanks for the reply.

@Edcabraltv Жыл бұрын

what time of year did you do this ride? I like to go but that water looks hairy

@cardiaccyclist7477 Жыл бұрын

Ed, I did this in the fall after a couple of days of rain. I have heard it's often wet in the spring, but in the summer months it is a breeze.

@samuellknine 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of bike do you ride...I am looking for a new one. Looks like I am around your age and I also enjoy rail trails. Any advice would be appreciated. Hope you are recovering well....very sorry about your accident!

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cameron, I ride a Giant Defy Advanced 2, this is a video I made about it, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eteZZKaKy6yvkZs.html thanks for subscribing and for your concern regarding my accident. Apart from a scar, I have made a full recovery.

@samuellknine 2 жыл бұрын

@@cardiaccyclist7477 That's great!!! Enjoy your videos, stay safe ....may see you on the trails!!!

@jfmmccoll9189 2 жыл бұрын

When did you do this, txs frank

@cardiaccyclist7477 2 жыл бұрын

Last Wednesday, Oct 27

@anitarosbrook8401 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely ride from our sofa! Thanksx