Cycling the Ohio to Erie Bike Trail (The OTET)
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Cycle with me along the Ohio to Erie Bike Trail from Cincinnati to Cleveland Ohio. Follow the Little Miami River, cycle through Amish country to the Bridge of Dreams, then through Akron, the Cuyahoga Valley and all the way to Edgewater Park on the shores of Lake Erie. This video documents a 5 day bike tour on the Ohio to Erie Trail. If you like it, please be sure to hit the LIKE button.
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This was a real hoot! I just watched the most entertaining and inspiring bicycling video I’ve ever seen (yours)!
Thanks for watching! And thanks also for the mighty kinds words. Much appreciated.
My first video review of yours. Very well done! You made it very interesting. I am doing the this trail in Seprember, I hope. I sure hope I don't run into the deep flooded sections. I will not attempt that, I think you were at the limit of handling the force of the flowing water. I hope to see more of your videos.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, I appreciate it. I hope you get to ride it too. It's a great trail. As far as the flooded part goes, I think I just caught it at a bad time. The Cuyahoga Valley floods pretty easy, but we had a lot of rain that week. Make sure to check the weather. When I was in the water I was never scared that I would be washed away. I was more concerned about my hubs, BB and gear. Certainly I would have liked to avoid it, but it did add to the adventure and made the video more exciting! Please do check out my other videos. I made 4 from last summer. Thanks again!
Excellent video! I will ride this one day soon.
Sorry about the late response. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
This was a great video.
Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Oh man that’s some deep water to push your bike through. Hope I don’t see that next week.
Sorry for the delayed response. I hope all went well. The OTET is a great trail. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
The humor in this video is highly under appreciated
What humor? Just kidding. Thanks for watching!
@@paulsuchecki3985 "Yeah, pants!"
@@jackiegleason My friend Jim was traveling so light. He didn't even carry long pants. We rode early in the morning and it was a bit cool. I was joking with him as I put on some lightweight track pants and he remained cold.
Thanks for the video. You did a great job with not only the video section but also with the narration.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I appreciate the positive feedback!
We hope you will come visit again, the Akron project is open now and new sections opened between Sunbury and Centerburg and Anderson township in Cincinnati. The Ohio to Erie trail keeps getting better each year! Note: the shuttle company name is Vega's Velo shuttle now and is a valuable option for end to end start or finish.
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. Thanks for the update. Stay safe out there.
Nice job Paul!
Your videography, photography, including the drone shots, were outstanding. Your narration was humorous and informative. A group of us are planning to ride the OTET this summer. Your video is very motivating. Hope we don’t get flooded out like you did. Thanks for posting your video.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave positive comments, I appreciate it. The main purpose of posting the video is to entertain and motivate. I'm glad to hear its working. Enjoy the ride!
Thank you for the videos Paul! This one inspired me to rent a car in Pittsburgh with my bike thrown aboard, I drove to Cincinnati, dropped off the car and started peddling north. I was having so much fun after I reached Cleveland, I continued another 100 miles east to Presque Isle, Pennsylvania.
That's awesome! Thanks!
this is my goal. I've started biking again for the first time in 20 years. this will be my first big trip once I'm rdy.
Thanks for watching. The OTET is a great ride. Stay safe and have an adventure!!
The music is too loud, we can't hear your commentary.
Sorry about that. Thanks for the feedback.
That is the 2nd reportage I watch from you Paul, the first being about "The Dark Side Of Bike Touring", and I must tell that it is really very well done, rightly informative for sure, and with a sense of humor that is out of sight! Thank you again for sharing!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Ride on!
I am most impressed that you have time for these adventures. It's back to work for me.
Sorry about the slow response. Been out biking. Thanks for watching. I'm a scool teacher so I have time off in the summer to travel. I just retired this year, so if my legs hold up I will have many future adventures. Stay safe and ride on!
Great video Paul! I was thoroughly entertained. This trail is on my to do list.
I hope you get to, it's a great ride. Thanks for watching!
That bike is like you, Paul. Old but still going strong. It's about the scenery and experience. Not just numbers. Thanks for sharing, Paul, greetings from Holland, Jan
Thanks for watching! I like my old bikes. There's no school like the old school. One day I hope to go bike touring in Europe and Holland is definitely on my list. I've heard it is very bike friendly. Greetings to you from the USA! Thanks again.
Do you think going through this trail in March sounds like a good idea 🤔🤔🤔
Sorry about the late response. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. March sounds a little early for me. Sounds cold. Dress warm. I like to tour warmer weather. Stay safe and ride on!!
@@paulsuchecki3985 Thank you for the reply!
I actually just came back from biking the olentangy trail and you're right, it does run a bit cold but I think it's fine all things considered. The only thing that I'm worried about is the rain.
Thanks again though!
@@Hamadeen Stay warm!
Nice account of the Ohio to Erie! I was supposed to make the trek last fall. Had to settle for a shorter loop from Little Miami Trail to the Great Miami River Trail. Maybe 2021.
Thanks for watching. Good luck on your tour!
A couple of friends and I rode this northbound in June of 24.We opted for a 4 day ride. It happened to be the hottest 4 day stretch since 1996! We had air temps in the upper 90's. We only experienced rain on day one and it rained for about 10 miles. The rain was refreshing. The trail is now complete through Akron now. Some of the trail through Cleveland was being worked on, but basically it's complete through Cleveland as well. Watching your video brought back some great memories. I'm sorry you had to deal with the flooded trail, but hey, it's an adventure!
The OTET is a great ride. I almost prefer the rain over the heat. The flooded trail added to the adventure. Thanks again. Stay safe and ride on!
Yup! Another fantastic video. One of the local trails that I frequent has a short stretch that is commonly under water. It ranges from an inch or so to as much as 2 feet. A little extra adventure.
Thanks for bringing us along.
Thanks for watching! You never know what you'll run into out there. Stay dry!
There is NO WAY IN HELL I would have gone into that water! What are you THINKING?????? Never mind the snakes! All your STUFF is wet!!
All the important stuff was packed in plastic. I didn't even think about snakes. There was no turning around, It was Cleveland or bust. LOL! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Great video. Well done as usual. Finished this trail Aug 24. Still a great ride. Akron has a continuous path through the city now, each year they add a rail trail segment, and next year Glenmont to Killbuck will be connected with a rail trail.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I love the OTET. I need to re-visit it. I've heard it's complete trail now. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Paul, I want to thank you again for this video. I just completed OTET with two co-workers. It was our first bike tour and I had a great time for the most part. A couple mechanical issues along the way but nothing that scared me enough to not try another tour.
Jackie, Congrats on the successful tour. There are always challenges along the way. I'm glad I could provide some of the motivation. Rock on!
@@paulsuchecki3985 you provided at least 80% of the motivation to plan the trip, and I thought about your video multiple times during the week. I am indebted.
I enjoyed your videos of the tour and the occasional satirical comments of the conditions riding on a particular day.
Thanks for the videos you shared!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
Wow Paul you are one brave soul!!! I would have seen that water and turned around. I’ve ridden that section many times and have never seen anything like that. What an adventure. I’m sure you’ll never forget that ride…or should I say swim😀 Thx for sharing. I hope to ride it this summer and sure hope it’s dryer than your trip. Love your tag line “now go ride your bike”.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I didn't see many other options. I had to get to Cleveland. It all turned out, thank God! Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
Great Video......!!
Where do you stay overnights ?
I would like do the same in 2022 but don't know where to stay overnight .
I stayed at hotels every night along the Erie Canal. I parked my car and stayed for a night in Lockport. The following nights I stayed in Rochester, Weedsport, Rome, Canajohorie and Albany. I didn't write down the names of the hotels I stayed so I don't remember. There's a great guidebook called "Cycling the Erie Canal, A Guide to 400 miles of Adventure along the Erie Canalway Trail." by Parks and Trails New York. I paid $25. Loaded with info. Thanks! Have fun.
Another great video - thanks for putting this together. I'm from Northern Kentucky originally, and when I first started riding a bike in 2005, when I was still a little afraid of riding on roads, I would often drive up to the Little Miami Scenic Trail portion of your route and ride it. My first-ever "bike tour" was from Milford to Springfield on the trail, then back the next day. I didn't know about bike touring then, and thought I was doing something big - ha! I've never gotten around to doing the entire Cincinnati-to-Cleveland tour. Maybe this summer.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Anytime there is a designated bike trail that covers an entire state I feel like I owe it to myself to check it out.
I wanted to thank you for this video. My friend and I did the OTET from Cincinnati to Cleveland this week and your video was very helpful!
Did you camp or stay somewhere to sleep? I want to try this with my wife in the next year or two.
@@chazmichaelmichaels88 we stayed in hotels: Hampton in Xenia, Doubletree in Worthington, Comfort Inn in Millersburg, BLU Tique in Akron. All great places. Comfort Inn had laundry we could use.
@Bob Simmermon awesome! We will probably stay at hotels. Any idea on the amount of funds we should dedicate to the trip? We live in Columbus, so I'm just looking for a ballpark estimate on lodging. Sorry for asking such questions, I'm just very interested in attempting this in my life time!
@@chazmichaelmichaels88 I used points that I’d been building up, so I don’t have a good feel for that. Hotel and meals…I’m thinking plan for $200/day and hopefully you’ll come in under that.
@@bobsimmermon8972 Awesome. Thank you for the info!
Very well done, thank you for sharing! I’m planning a late summer ride of the OTET!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Sorry about the slow response. OTET is a great route. Have fun. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!
Your commentating is informative and entertaining, I am really enjoying your work, except the stupid mosquitoes.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it. Nobody likes the stupid mosquitoes. 😎
Paul, i've watched this video several times and enjoyed it each time. i have alot of family up there in Akron and Cleveland and enjoy seeing their cities thru your eyes.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I loved riding in Ohio. Stay safe and ride on!
I really enjoy your videos. I get a lot out of videos. We’re close to the same age and I live in California. I was planning on touring the states on my BMW RT1250 once I retire in 4 more years at 64. I love riding bicycles and I am thinking now on peddling my way across the United States. It’s been a dream of mine for quite some time. Anyway I just want to say thank you thank you give great information and you’re down to earth American. God bless you and your family
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the road! Ride on.
Great video. I was impressed you kept going through moving water. I'm planning to do this ride and feel inspired by your adventure.
It was keep going or turn around. Adds to the adventure. Thanks for watching! Enjoy the ride.
I’m riding this trail next month in July in a couple weeks . I live in Cincinnati but I’m getting dropped off at edgewater park in Cleveland and riding home. I can’t wait!
Thanks for watching! The OTET is a great ride. Stay safe out there and enjoy!!
Great video showing the downside of bikepacking. I would like to see your campsite and list of essentials.
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. Try this video about my gear. ruclips.net/video/L8j23FbT5Qs/видео.html
Hi Paul, Dave here, in Cslifornia, thanx for the great ride footage and awesome tips and videos, i dig your bike setup, what kind of handlebars and neck are you using to get that great upright position, looks comfy !
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Here are links to the HB's and stem. Stay safe out there and ride on!! Wald 1066 Handlebars amzn.to/3fLRHVH
RedShift Shock Absorbing Handlebar Stem amzn.to/3IBu3If
Really great video of the trail! Thank you for putting the effort and time into sharing your experience! Would we have your permission to share this video on our social media channels to help promote the trail?
Thanks for watching. Yes, share this video on your social media channels to promote the trail. It's a great trail. Thanks again!
It looks like you are riding a vintage Miyata... am I right? What handlebars are you using? I have never seen those before. Did you have to repack your hub and BB bearings after the trip?
I love my Miyata 1000. I've been using these upright bars for comfort. I have some neck and shoulder issues and it takes the pressure off. Its less efficient but I can ride.
Fortunately the flood occurred on the last day. As soon as I got home I repacked my hubs. The BB is sealed. My local bike mechanic said the BB was ok.
Hey, thanks for watching!
This is awesome. Great ride! I rode the towpath from Cleveland to Dover one time. This looks fun
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The OTET is a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Nice video. It would be helpful if you mentioned where you spent each night.
I mostly stayed in chain type motels that aren't hardly worth mentioning in the video. I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express in Bellevue, KY. just across the river from Cincinnati. They let me park my car there for a week for free. On day 1, I stayed at a motel in Xenia. Day 2, I stayed at a fancy hotel in Columbus. Day 3, I ended up stealth camping at Bridge of Dreams. Day 4, I stayed in a motel in Massilon. On Day 5, I stayed at a motel in Cleveland just west of Edgewater Park on the Lake Erie shoreline. I don't remember the names of the motels. There are usually several to choose from. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
Good video. The one thing I noticed is you did not baptize the back tire in the Ohio River and the front tire in Lake Erie at Edgewater Park. I guess the flooded parts of the trail more than made up for that.
I didn't even think of that. It would've made a great shot. But you're right. I got plenty wet! Thanks for watching. Stay safe and ride on!
Great video! I'm curious what chain oil and how you clean your chain on tour? Do you also carry a spare chain? Going through all that water, did you need to immediately dry and oil your chain?
Thanks, Dan
Thanks for watching. I just use basic chain lube from my local bike shop, nothing special. No, I don't carry a spare chain. Sounds heavy. I would rather start the tour with a brand new chain. After the flood incident on the OTET, lubed my chain. When I got home I re-greased my hubs. The BB is sealed so it was ok. Great adventure! Stay safe out there and ride on!!
Hi, it might sound like a silly question, but I'm really curious to how do you sleep during the trip?
I usually stay at motels. If I can't find a motel, then I stay at campgrounds. Or do you mean "how" do I sleep? Usually pretty well. Sometimes I'm over-tired and it's hard to sleep.
Love your video, the alum creek trail runs through my neighborhood and I am on it frequently.
Thanks for watching. I love the OTET. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!
@10:09 my city of Westerville, Ohio. We have 28 miles of trail throughout the city.
Westerville seemed like a charming Ohio town. Love the OTET! Thanks again to the people of Ohio. Great trail system!!
Definitely something I’d like to do when I’m older, thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching. Go for it!
Thank you for sharing your adventure with us. I hope once I get a bit better on my bike I can do something like that.
You can do it! The Ohio to Erie Trail is an awesome ride. It would make an excellent 1st bikepacking trip. Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Another great video! I’m so glad to have discovered your channel!
Welcome and thanks for watching! I really appreciate it.
I just followed you and now I'm watching you go through my home Town?!?
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Ride on!!
It’s a nice ride. I live in the Columbus Metro Area and have ridden down to Cincinnati and back several times.
It sure is. The OTET is a great bike trip. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe out there! Hope to see you down the road. Ride on!
Once our kids are a bit older, I'm going to convince my wife to do this ride with me, or something similar.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Don't wait too long. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Fun video would have like to see your camping spots food you brought so i could do the trail myself.
Thanks for watching. Just enough information to get you out there but not enough to ruin the adventure. Lots to discover. Stay safe and ride on!!
Pontoons would have been handy in the deep water...😉☝️❤👁👍
Or at least water wings! 😁
Very inspirational...thanks for your video...
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe out there!
Have you done Gap and C&O Pittsburgh to DC trip?
Yes. Check it out. C&O and GAP ruclips.net/video/M3XLVdRA6Zo/видео.html
Thanks for watching!
Like .. PANTS! had me laughing XD
My riding buddy, Jim, left his long pants at home and was freezing. So I laughed. LOL! Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!! 😎
Love it- riding the same route in a few days but dude- no helmet?
I know, it sets a bad example for the kids. But bike touring is about freedom. Rock on. Thanks for watching, have great trip!!
It looked like higher ground was to the left in that river scene
Most of the roads were dry. The canal towpath was totally under water. I did find a suitable alternative. Thanks for watching!
Nice. Looking forward to it this summer
Thanks for watching. Have a great trip!
Music ruined an otherwise good video.
Sorry about that. Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for watching anyways. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Very, very helpful. Many thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
I had a couple of trail angels on my trip across the country last year ….
Sometimes they show up just when you need them most. 😉
Very cool vid. Just rode from Akron to Cinci. I ride the Towpath all the time - the Canal Fulton section goes under water every spring - we jump on the road at Clinton when heading south. Peace.
The Cuyahoga Valley is a low lying area and after heavy rain I'm sure it fills up fast. There were other bikers ahead of me that day on the trail, so I figured it was Ok. Makes for a great adventure and a greater story! Thanks for watching.
Paul Suchecki heck yeah - I’ve never seen it as high as what you went through!
Excellent video the trail is on my list for 22
Thanks for watching. Have a great ride!
I ❤ your adventures & sense of humor!! 😂
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
Nice tour, thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!
thanks Paul, great video
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
That flooded trail made me nervous!
Gave me cause for concern as well! Definitely added to the adventure.
Another great video, I am off to ride my bike
Thanks. Ride on!
your in your own league pure and simple
Thanks again for watching. I really appreciate it! Stay safe and ride on!
Doing this trail in May 2023!😊
It's a great trail. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!! Sorry for the slow response.
Great video, Thanks
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it!
Nice scenery but the music stresses me out.
Thanks for hanging in there.
Reminds me of early 2000's direct to DVD documentaries
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Sorry about the slow response. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!
@@paulsuchecki3985 Don't even worry about it, I've been watching your stuff for awhile now and I just had to come back to this video...planning on doing the route myself.
Dude - would a helmet kill ya?
Thanks.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video! Informative, humorous, and entertaining. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video! I’m in Dayton and really wanting to bike from Xenia to Cleveland this spring, so thanks for giving some insight on what I should expect. Cheers!
Any time! I love the Ohio to Erie trail. Watch out for high water. LOL. Thanks for watching. Stay safe and ride on!!
Just Subscribed.. trail under water.. no fun.. good presentation 🚴♂️😎👍🍀
Thanks for the sub!
OH my gosh! I couldn't believe it when the trail was totally underwater, and so deep! It's amazing you could keep your footing! MID-THIGH! And your bike started to float! Unbelievable! 😱
Right?! You never know what you might encounter out there. Always makes for a great adventure! Thanks for watching.Stay safe out there!
Too many ads.
I agree. That's RUclips.Thanks for hanging in there. I really appreciate it. 😎
Rails to trails
What a great idea. Convert unused rail lines into bicycle paths. More please.
Great mindset Paul. You championed through thick and thin. I love your story telling also. This entire trail is on my to do list!
Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it. It's a great trail, great adventure. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!! Sorry for the slow response.😎
Hi Paul, I am glad I found out your channel, a very professional job. I hope I can ride with you one day. Hi from São Paulo, Brazil.
Jairo, thanks again, Brother. I wish they were professional, maybe some day. But for now its just a hobby. If you are ever in the neighborhood look me up. If I'm not out touring, let's go riding. It's a long way to here from Brazil. Ride on!
Hi Paul, thanks for this video, this looks fun. I have been thinking about doing this trail this year. I'm wondering how you paced yourself for this -- how many hours did you put in each day, what was your average speed, how long did you stop for rests?
Thanks for watching. I try to get up and start early. I take my time and try not to burn out my legs. I take lots of breaks. I'm always looking for something interesting to film. I sometimes take long brakes. 30 minutes or more. But I try to keep a steady pace. On level ground with no wind, about 10 mph. Factor in hills and wind, and adjust accordingly. If the weather looks bad I go faster. I'm not a racer. But I can go fast when I need to. Thanks again and ride on.
I was thinking "thumb down" because the music overpowers the narration, but everything changes at ~11 minutes and this becomes the best bike related video of the year,
Rookie mistake. Nothing I can do to fix it now. I hope the audio is improving is more recent videos. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. And thanks for sticking with my video and giving it a fair chance, even after 11 minutes! It's feedback like yours that helps me improve. Thanks again. 👍
The shuttle service from Cleveland back to Cincinnati is a fantastic idea. One of the major concerns with bike touring for me is getting to the start and getting back from the finish. Anyone know of other such services for major routes? The GAP trail or the C and O canal for example?
I think there are shuttle services along the GAP and C&O, but I have no info. On the Erie Canal there is an Amtrak from Buffalo to Albany. On the Katy Trail in Missouri, Amtrak is close, but doesn't go end to end. The shuttle on the OTET sure made it easy. I wonder if he's still operating after (during) the pandemic?
That looks amazing! Did you use any GPS routes online to map your ride? If so, would you mind sharing where you found it? Thanks!
Thanks for watching!! No, I just use good old paper maps. I guess I'm just 'old school'. Sorry I can't help on the GPS. In some remote areas its hard to get a signal sometimes.
Thanks for all your videos. I have become hooked on them. I was stunned to see the flooded path in this video... and how you handled it. When I did the OtoE last year I thought I had it bad with many huge trees blocking the trail. You are a trooper!!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The OTET is a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Clevelander now living in Xenia, recognized a whole lot of those views. Still need to bridge Columbus to Akron myself, but I've covered 52 Ohio counties to date.
Thanks for watching. Ohio has some great bike trails. Enjoy!!
I rode my bike today 😀
Way to go! Stay safe and ride on!!😎
Nice to see the old stomping grounds! We used to do the TOSRV ride (tour of the Scioto River Valley) which mirrors this ride except on roads mostly since it was a race.
Worst bike accident I ever saw: coming down a long hill, everyone's flying, lady in front of us hit an old railroad crossing, caught big air since the road dropped off after the crossing (there were signs warning racers) and her front wheel came off midair.
Another great video! Great narration! Stay safe!
Ouch! I just went out and checked the front wheel on bike to make sure it was securely attached. That's definitely a worst case scenario. Thanks for watching, and you stay safe as well!
I never found the time last year to do the OTET, but I already planned my trip this summer. My conditioning is going well, I am anxious to do it.
I hope you get to do it this summer. It's a great ride. Good luck!
Great video
Thanks!
Thanks from Cleveland for great video of our Ohio trails and towpath. No flooding this year so stop back when you can.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! Ohio has got some great bike trails. I will definitely be back.
Thanks for the video. This is a local trail for me based out of Massillon. I’ve been riding it for years and I was surprised to see all the flooding you experienced I’ve never seen it that bad. I’ve been biking all my life but I’m now considering getting into bike packing and I really enjoy your videos. I’m considering starting with this trail since I’m familiar with more than half of the northern sections
Have fun! Thanks for watching. The OTET is a great trail. Stay safe out there and ride on!!
Olentangy trail floods like crazy some times as well.
I love it the humor. Paul I thank you for sharing your video and the way you explain your trip. good details. I notice you don't stay in lot of hotels... and do like that the point when travel the way you do is the way to go. enjoy the country side as well the city... I have to admit is funny watching your videos I like it. keep up the good work, you the real deal. .
Thanks for leaving the warm comments. Sorry about the delayed response, I've been out bike touring. New videos coming out in a few weeks. Thanks again!!
Thank you for the very well made video but most of all your ability to keep it interesting. "Now go ride your bike" is a great closing. Made laugh!
Thanks for watching... all the way to the very end! Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it.
Fantastic video, I would recommend you go talk to someone about leveling your saddle you want to keep that prostate happy.
Thanks and thanks!
Damn, I would have gone from Cleveland to Cincy. Downhill all the way.
Remember Ohio is high in the middle. Somewhere near Columbus.
Awesome! Just moved to Ohio. Looking to ride the Ohio-To-Erie trail next summer! This is great.
It's a great trail. Have fun! Thanks for watching