Bike Touring Home from the GAP & the C&O
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
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This is the third part of my trip, DC to Ohio. Previous video was of the Great Allegheny Passage, and before that the C&O Canal.
After biking through Pittsburgh I take the Panhandle trail over to WV.
The Panhandle Trail is a rail trail in southern Pennsylvania and the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. It occupies an abandoned railroad corridor that had been known as the Panhandle route which has been converted to a bicycle and walking trail.
Then WV RT2 and OH RT7 south, about 150 miles before tapping out.
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Why do I watch you, because you make biking fun and show lots of scenery. I'm 77 and my biking days are over for any distance so I video your.
@@bobhomer5008 thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Thank you so much!
I think it’s always easier to keep motivation when you’re somewhere you’ve never been. When you’re riding on roads/trails where you’re familiar with, it is harder and feels more like a chore. I feel ya.
@@chrislang7146 yea, it definitely does.
Hi, Bane. Returning to your original plans was a good decision. Thank you for sharing this incredible ride.
@@jsntym84 thanks for watching! If you haven’t, make sure you subscribe and follow along!
You reached your goal and beyond. That's not a fail at all! Road riding can really suck, especially when you're already tired. At that point, it's (even more) dangerous! You made a wise decision to bail. That's more impressive than big miles! Thanks for keeping it real. If it doesn't nourish your soul, adjust accordingly. Always be true to yourself! Following along for the next adventure...
@@WatershedWatchwoman that’s a really good way to look at it! Thanks!
You did it one piece. That's all that matters. Thank you for sharing
@@fishsaysn0 thanks for watching and commenting! I really appreciate it! If you haven’t, subscribe and follow along!
Another good video. I like how you not only show the beautiful scenery but also share what's on your mind. And talking about things with bike touring that other people don't talk about much - like waking up tired and everything wet, or struggling with motivation. Telling it like it really is! If you decide to ride cross country, we subscribers will look forward to your updates!
@@lisacampbell6355 I’d be going coast to coast if I didn’t have to work, but hopefully some day I’ll be able too. Maybe by the time I get too I’ll have an idea of what I’m doing lol
Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it. And the feedback!
I just got done Binge watching the C&O videos !! 1st of all great job enjoyed them a lot. You bring some good humor to your videos...I was laughing out loud over the band aids and you bike seat. This is the content that sets you apart !!! You did your goal hold the head high . Till the next adventure!!!
@@davidalden5697 I’m really glad y’al are enjoying my humor and banter lol, ya never know what’s gonna fly and I just toss it out either way lol
Thanks for watching them, I put a lot of effort into these things and it’s awesome that people enjoy it!
Keep following along Dave!
Your adventure didn’t need to include all that road riding anyways. Like you said, you reached your goal with the C&O and the GAP. I can only handle road riding with a group or at least one other person as solo is so monotonous, particularly when you’re putting in alot of miles. Your channel remains one of my favorites because you are so real and honest in your videos. Kudos Bane 👍
@@deniseemory4359 y’all are too awesome! Thanks Denise, it’s super motivating to get all this feedback!
Thanks for taking us along on your quality adventures. I really enjoy the videos and appreciate your work
@@ChuckHarris-go5nz any time! Thanks for taking the time to follow along!
You could see in this video it was more work than joy.. as you would call it “TYPE 2 FUN”
A Destination is good.. but you got to be able to enjoy the Journey.. Finishing the GAP C&O was the goal.. Biking to your house was a bonus.. Drone Footage was Excellent
@@billysbikesbrews7183 thanks dude!
Not a "fail" at all brother. What counts is you didnt get hit by one of the Nucor dump trucks riding rte 2 southbound! Another great tour Bane.
@@HackHunter1835 thanks! I got more in the works!
After riding without cars for 350 miles, I wouldn’t want to ride on the roads of PA and WV either. That was a great series you did. What’s next?
@@kmccarr I’m gonna do the Pine Creek trail in a couple weeks. Might have time to hit another one when I do
@@TheBane1979 That’s been on my list for a long time. It’ll be real cold up that way in a few weeks. The Ghost Town Trail might be a good one, and it’s kinda on the way.
@@kmccarr I’ll have to check it out!
The point is always to have fun. If it ain't fun, it's time to stop. You'll be on the bike again, I'm sure of it. You DID make it back to Ohio after all.
In the mean time, I've liked and subscribed!
@@JPBVideo that’s the mentality I’m trying to have. Some times it’s hard being stubborn lol
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment, thank you!
C&O/GAP accomplished!
Hi Bane. Nice job on your ride and video. Too bad Pittsburgh doesn't have a good way to get from downtown to the Panhandle Trail. I crossed the bridge to Station Square, up Sycamore, west on Grandview to Shaler, to Greentree, to Noblestown west of Carnegie. I crossed the Ohio on the Market St. Bridge at Steubenville. I live in Wayne County Ohio. Good times. Thanks
@@jeffreymcmillan7703 yea, biking over to the panhandle was a little sketchy!
I biked rt 7 up through Steubenville last year on my way to the OTET!
Woo woo...a Bane adventure movie. On the TV screen right now
:)
@@pppjourneyonabike5992 you guys are freaking awesome!
Notifications are on for quality content!
lol, spread the word my dude! Thanks, I really appreciate it!
@@TheBane1979always enjoy the aerial shots too.
@@chrislang7146 I’m gonna be hitting the Pine Creek Trail in a couple weeks, I’ll be dragging out all my drone batteries hoping to get some great fall colors
Great ride! All the best to you next adventure ride 👍
@@TheBane1979 that’s one trail I’ve never ridden. I’m sure you know there are different routes you could have taken, so I’m curious on why you didn’t decide on taking the Sheepskin Trail just before Connelsville off the GAP. Then you would have a 20 or so mile road ride to Point Marion, PA and continue back on the trail through Morgantown, WV and Fairmont, WV, ride through Fairmont, and pick back up the trail which would take you to Shinnston. There is a rough trail to Clarksburg, or you could ride the road to to get on the North Bend Rail Trail taking you to Parkersburg.
Also, I have ridden my bike on Route 7 many times from Powhaten Point to Sardis. I plan on using the ferry in Fly to cross the Ohio and reach the North Bend Trail east of Parkersburg. Those roads might be in your stomping grounds.
@@jeffreymcmillan7703 I’m as far south as you can get. They don’t sound familiar but I’m gonna check them out
I almost think snakes have more shoulders, than some of those roads you were on. :)
lol, I’ve never heard that. They probably do, I hit one spot where they was doing construction and there was none!
I’d always do a fast group road ride from Salem, WV to New Martinsville and back. (I’d ride the ten miles or so to the start in Salem though). Anyways, I’d hold on for as long as I could, but would always end up getting dropped around the 85-90 mile mark. Those last 10 miles or so with no energy really sucked.
@@chrislang7146 I’d get left way sooner in a long road ride lol
This great! How do you find these trails?
@@deanpeddle90 other than just seeing other people’s content, you can google, and google maps has an option that allows you to select bike trails.
🚴 New subscriber to your channel. I have enjoyed your RUclips videos. You are an inspiration to me as a new rider on the trails. I live in Amelia, Ohio and have been riding the Ohio Erie trail from Newtown to as far as Morrow, Ohio. How do you track your miles each day as you ride? Any pointers you have for a new rider would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Gary
@@garybolender954 I use my phone and a cheap bike computer (which seems to only work sometimes). The phone uses gps so if I don’t accidentally stop the app it works well. (The all trails app and Strava app)
I’m actually pretty new myself, so it’s pretty awesome that I can inspire others to get out as well. Really the best pointer is to test every thing close to home (or your car) and just get out and go once you do. For instance, when I first got my tent I tried it out right by my car so if it didn’t work out I could leave.
Thanks for your reply. Looking forward to seeing more of your RUclips videos.
Gary
@@garybolender954 thank you for taking the time to watch, I really appreciate it
As many loaded adventures you have done on that Trek, it is most likely time for a new wheelset or rebuild. In my experience, once spokes start popping/snapping, it's possible a catastrophic failure is eminent, which is B. A. D., a friend of mine can tell you about that.....
@@johnnydoe66 I had the spoke replaced and the wheel inspected. Apparently it broke in an odd spot, not at the bend but the opposite side. Didn’t see a reason for it. If another breaks I’ll look to rebuild it
@TheBane1979 Hopefully, it lasts you a bit longer. I had a wheelset on my old road bike that started popping spokes randomly at different parts of the spokes, but I decided on a full rebuild reusing only the original hubs. I made that decision after my friend's rear wheel failed on a downhill. He had had several spokes replaced over the course of several months beforehand, but that one time, the wheel just gave out. Luckily, he walked away with just a bit of road rash and nothing more because he was only doing about 25-30 mph downhill when he hit a bump, causing the wheel to lose a couple more spokes at once.
I'm not trying to scare you, but just be mindful and aware if you start hearing pops and "tings" while riding.
@@johnnydoe66 this thing has 36 spokes, it’s supposed to (supposed to be lol) solid. If I break another I’ll definitely be getting it rebuilt! Thanks for the heads up
It's called Point State Park. Just saying.
@@padude131 my memory blows.