Pro tip, ride in the other direction, starting from New Bethlehem, that way the ride back to the car is downhill. If you are on e-bikes disregard. BTW, that definitely looks like they've cleared a good amount of debris out of that tunnel.
@robkeener67092 ай бұрын
I used to always check elevations before we would go to a trail. Then we got the e bikes. BUT, even on an e bike we enjoy the downhill reward.
@IMBruceECLECTIC2 ай бұрын
Great job! I can see the joy in your faces and hear it in your voices! 💪🦵🚴♂️🚴♂️
@robkeener67092 ай бұрын
we have a ball
@IMBruceECLECTIC2 ай бұрын
Drone work....pretty cool!
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
It is a fun new piece of equipment
@IMBruceECLECTIC2 ай бұрын
Great video! Love the camera and video work. I just Subscribed. I am @IMBruceECLECTIC
@robkeener67092 ай бұрын
glad you enjoyed it. I'm figuring it all out as I go
The gopro uses a software that zooms in and cuts the edges of the video off to stabilize the video. it works, but it also diminishes the quality of the footage. (don't get me wrong, i'm still contemplating getting one lol
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
The stuff that I pull from the GoPro to my computer is pretty incredible. It loses more resolution after it is uploaded to KZfaq. All that pixelating that happens there is never on my computer.
@cindywernert93093 ай бұрын
Ooohh. Cool new toy! Ray and I will be there in June. Looks like you both are doing well. I’d love to see the Outflow blowing that way! Enjoy
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
We are both quite well. Hope you guys are enjoying your B class.
@galensupler52793 ай бұрын
Been there once I love riding in the tunnels
@spaceghost89953 ай бұрын
I think I'm doing this in late May 2024. Still undecided. Looks good.
@robkeener67093 ай бұрын
It won't disappoint
@primocorona43314 ай бұрын
Looks beautiful out there. I'm planning to ride that trail myself this summer. I appreciate getting these looks at what's ahead of me 😉
@robkeener67094 ай бұрын
That's partly why I do it
@nittbuck16 ай бұрын
I ebike the Conotton Creek twice a week from April to early November. It is a beautiful ride.
@robkeener67096 ай бұрын
Quite the hidden gem that we only found because it was in between two other destinations.
@miloglick34876 ай бұрын
That trail is right by my parents property.
@robkeener67096 ай бұрын
I am jealous. I would love to have a trail nearby to my house. The nearest trailhead to my "home" trail is 6 miles away. on roads that I don't want to ride a bike on.
@rosesmith62088 ай бұрын
my brother lives in kent never seen his house I got lost once trying to find its general location but he works so much he is seldom home. that trail wasnt half bad. was that west branch lake? we used to go t here as kids to swim. that campground do you have to reserve or is it first come first serve?
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
If a campground has an empty spot they typically will let you take it. We have been finding that it is increasingly difficult to find a campground that is not full up, especially on the weekends. Getting a last minute reservation is not easy. Sometimes you get lucky and there will be a last minute cancellation that you can get. I wouldn't count on it though. We had imagined this impulsive nomadic lifestyle were we could just go and find a place for the night. It ain't so.
@MAGICHORSEMAN8 ай бұрын
Great ice cream place in the middle. Also great free concerts at Sally Buffalo park at Cadiz,Oh nearby in the summer. General Custer statue nearby in New London,Oh - hometown.
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
We'll have to remember that for next time
@MAGICHORSEMAN8 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this trail too
@MrWAYOUTOFYOURLEAGUE9 ай бұрын
Everyday I wake up early and go walk by local towpath. Today it was blocked off by some kind of event so I came home and decided to work out there. This video was recommended to me … you ended up connecting to my local path and I saw the part in at daily… 🔋🙌🏽
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
Somebody is recommending my stuff? Cool.
@bernielamont82511 ай бұрын
Love this trail on the Belmar Bridge over the Allegheny, however I'm not a big fan of grafitti. It's been a couple of years since I've been on the trail, but it seems the grafitti is getting more and more prevelant, what a shame! It's not "art."
@robkeener670911 ай бұрын
Not a fan of graffiti either. If they have to do it they could at least be creative
@here_we_go_again257111 ай бұрын
Those are nice trails. The trails are solid and the views are interesting. Your conversations are amusing. Thank you for sharing your really cool adventures with us armchair travelers. Well said about e-bikes! 😊😊 (subscribed) The Empire State Trail runs alongside a portion of the *modern Erie/Barge Canal* (b. 1905--1918) It was built without towpaths; specifically for motorized barges. [Prism size: 150 feet across (side to side) the top/? feet across the bottom. Depth 12+ feet] Where the most recent (modern/in use) canal was built near the old canal, the (now called the) " *Old Erie Canal* " and the original Erie Canal (aka: " *Clinton's Ditch* ") were used as feeder canals and waste weirs (overflow) channels. There is a *Canalway Erie Canal Trail* that goes through the Erie Canal Heritage Corridor (sponsored by the National Park Service and NY state. In some places the Empire StateTrail intersects the Erie Canal Trail and the bicycle, hiking/walking trail is the original canal towpath. *Original Erie Canal* / " *Clinton's Ditch* " (b. 1817--1825) [Prism: 40 feet across the top/ 26 feet across the bottom Depth 4 feet. Towpath: about 12 feet across; usually on the south side of the canal] There was a Cholera epidemic along the canal in 1832. After that tragedy clean drinking water was pumped down from clean resevoirs for the canal workers. *Expanded/Improved Erie Canal* /" *Old Erie Canal * "(b.1835 --1862) It was built parallel to the original canal. [Prism 70 feet across the top/ ?' across the bottom, Depth 6 feet with a towpath] This version of the canal was continually upgraded (larger locks, etc. added) until about 1900. By then motorized barges had begun to appear on the Old Erie Canal. *Barge Canal* (b. 1905--1918) took a new route from the older canals; using canalized rivers and incorporating natural lakes (Oneida Lake, Cross Lake, etc..) and using reinforced cement rather than cut stone for its infrastructure. This canal was expanded until the 1970's when it could no longer compete with the newly built (1954--1859) St. Lawrence Seaway. The Erie/Barge canal channel is still maintained along with the working locks. This interactive site shows all 3 canals: *Erie Canal Mapping Project* eriecanalmappingproject.com/
@robkeener670911 ай бұрын
Holy smokes. What a lot of great information. I'll be checking out the site
@user-kx8cn6xf4o11 ай бұрын
The marina reminds me of Pymatuning. I love how Babbi talks herself up the hill!
@robkeener670911 ай бұрын
Much much smaller than Pymatuning. A whole lot closer to home though
@cindywernert9309 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful sites. Makes me wish Ray and I could bike!
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
Lots of options out there. You just need to find one that fits your pocketbook.
@kevinwisler4547 Жыл бұрын
I lked riding this trail. I will have to get back to it soon. The first time I rode this trail, I saw three bear cubs running away from the trail. Thankfully, Mama Bear was not visible. 😮
@robkeener6709 Жыл бұрын
I was hoping for a sasquatch
@johnlowry5311 Жыл бұрын
Most of the men who built the Erie canal were Irish.Many of them settled along the Erie canal. It was called Clinton"s ditch. The canal was built under budget & ahead of schedule. They made their money back in 9 years.
@robkeener6709 Жыл бұрын
I heard that they made a million in the first year alone
@here_we_go_again257111 ай бұрын
@@robkeener6709 It cost approximately seven million to build. At the time the Erie Canal was being built, the last of the UK canals was completed and opened for business (i.e. Scotland's Union Canal, 1822) UK had 5,000 miles of canals at that point. Clinton's Ditch (original Erie Canal) was only 363 miles long. It was the first successfully built canal in the USA at that point in time and sparked a Canal Mania throughout the USA. The Erie Canal was built through wilderness (1817-1825) westward from Rome, NY. The Mohawk river valley was the Frontier during the Seven Years War/French and Indian War (1754--1763) It was still lightly populated after the American Revolution (1776--1783) Some American Revolution battles were fought within the basin of the Mohawk River. The Mohawk River basin began to be settled after freedom was achieved and migration from the British Isles (highest percentage of imigrants at the time) increased. Germans, French, Swedes Norhtern Italians (stone cutters) and others came to the Mohawk valley in smaller numbers. Many went westard to the "Old Northwest" (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, later Michigan) after the Erie Canal was built. Although there was always some immigration from Italy and Greece. Those countries (in particular southern Italy) sent immigrants once the Industrial Revolution kicked in for the USA. What we now call the American Midwest was opened much later (in the mid to late 1800's because of railroads).
@thecyclepath-blogger1953 Жыл бұрын
"Come on in, the water's fine". Hahaha, you guys are a gas. Thanks for taking us along.
@robkeener6709 Жыл бұрын
we do have fun
@thecyclepath-blogger1953 Жыл бұрын
experience v education, public service announcement! Fun stuff
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
Thanks. I have a fun time
@jimgrazulis3542 Жыл бұрын
I have ridden this trail starting at Peck Road to Towner Woods lot. There are also Geocaches along the section.
@ReimaginedAdventures Жыл бұрын
Definalty need to ride this one thanks for sharing
@robkeener6709 Жыл бұрын
yes, you definalty do
@ReimaginedAdventures Жыл бұрын
Such an excellent trail love it !
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
So many great places to go
@everready19373 Жыл бұрын
You got to watch yourself out there. Especially closer to Akron or Cleveland. Trust me, I grew up in Streetsboro.
@robkeener6709 Жыл бұрын
Haven't even had a hint of trouble so far. Do you know of any events?
@ShillBabyShill Жыл бұрын
Can only hear one side of the conversation
@robkeener6709 Жыл бұрын
I have different software now and can do more with the audio than when I made this
@patticharles29052 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob you came into my hospital room today my name is Patti, we were talking about the trails from down by the jail up to Millvale you said you grew up in Avalon n I said I lived in Millvale was nice talking to you I’m a new Subbie to your channel
@robkeener67092 жыл бұрын
Cool. Maybe you'll get some inspiration from my little movies.
@guyh.41212 жыл бұрын
That model also has regenerative braking, which is nice. Gets you a bit more range.
@robkeener67092 жыл бұрын
It does. But the way we ride, mostly on rails to trails, it doesn't make much difference.
@TheGreatOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
I had an RV just that size. Loved it. I was also just in that area of Ohio. Great time. Enjoy!
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
We do. Thank you
@markmicco10053 жыл бұрын
Thank You for making such a great video of our beautiful trail. There is so much more to see should you choose to begin from a different point on the trail. In the fall and winter we take our six year old on The Polar Express train ride through much of what you rode through. Thanks again for showing off our beautiful piece of Northeast Ohio. We can forgive you for being from Steelers Country as well!!! Beautiful video sir.
@robkeener67093 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you enjoyed my video. But, oh my goodness, "should [we] choose to begin from a different point..." well, we most certainly did. And, as much as we enjoyed this trip, I think the trip from Canal Fulton to Akron is even prettier. We have gone from Cleveland down to Massillon and even ridden the Sippo Trail. The videos are all here if you'd like to see them too. Peninsula is such a great place to start though. I have videos of the Western Reserve Trail as well and, ironically, we were just riding it again yesterday. Thanks.
@patrickpuhak95163 жыл бұрын
The concrete pipe is the main sewer line that goes to the sewage treatment plant.
@robkeener67093 жыл бұрын
With as many sewage treatment plants that we have seen on our rides that is the first we've seen a tube like that. Thanks for letting me know.
@patrickpuhak95163 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I've ridden this portion on a bike and it is a very pretty ride. At Bolanz road is Szaly's fsrm market, where you can get fresh sweet corn.
@robkeener67093 жыл бұрын
We drove back and got some veggies ourselves.
@covenantprimarycare38963 жыл бұрын
What is the measurement from the lowest seat setting to the floor?
@robkeener6709Ай бұрын
Dunno. Truly the bike is a little short for me. But just a little. I'm sure that Rad has that information
@1oldkaw4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new "longest" ride. I really enjoyed your video. Thank You for Sharing.
@robkeener67093 жыл бұрын
thanks
@bikeragopro45704 жыл бұрын
I’ve ridden that trail a few times and even camp at that campground once.
@robkeener67093 жыл бұрын
thanks
@maryzkitchenz86104 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@robkeener67093 жыл бұрын
thank you
@diannezazac17714 жыл бұрын
i love this !!!! it's like taking a vacation while i'm at home...a thorough preview of what to look for when we can go!
@robkeener67094 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. There are two dozen more you can check out as well. More coming. I'm riding more than I'm editing.
@bikeragopro45704 жыл бұрын
We had the same experience on the Greenbrier Trail near Marlington, W. Virginia. It was a deep narrow valley and they were flying across the valley. By the time you heard them, they were out of sight.
@robkeener67093 жыл бұрын
Man, were they loud.
@tbearski4 жыл бұрын
I live in Bedford PA and this training comes through the mountains about twice a week and always 3 jets!
@robkeener67094 жыл бұрын
Loud, aren't they?
@susiefredman96564 жыл бұрын
Nice review of the Rad City. You never get in a rush when discussing the bikes features.
@robkeener67094 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@timfarrell9173 жыл бұрын
@@robkeener6709 Just goy my Rad City ST. I only have about 60 miles on it but this bike is everything I had hoped for & more! Took it to Franklin for the Sandy Creek Trail. Used pedal assist 1 or 2 did about 18 miles and I was like a kid at Christmas. I also did a short run along the Allegheny from Millvale to the County Jail. This bike was worth the wait! Great to see a fellow YINZER riding RAD!!!
@robkeener67093 жыл бұрын
Now, how'd yinz know I'm a Pittsburgher n'at? There are more of us. On Facebook facebook.com/groups/450468075677560 is the Pittsburgh area e-bikers group. Just rolled over 1800 miles on my City about two hours ago. They are more fun than you could believe possible.