Bike touring is like glam camping, you ride in a group, stay at a nice hotel and eat so much, that whatever you burned during the ride, you will recover two fold when you devour all that food. I call it Tequila Touring.
Scott, I love how you work those digs into your commentary every week. I agree because... you're right! My husband and I are an ebike riding couple who started riding in the spring to add something new and adventurous to our otherwise rather predictable lives. I recently sold my ebike and bought an etrike after wiping out on a trail that left me scraped and bruised. My determination to keep at it has paid off and we're having a lot of fun exploring new trails together. Your videos have interjected direction and interest into our biking plans and we can't wait till we hit the trail again. Thanks and keep the trails and humor coming.
For those who ride alongside cars on the road, those bright “cycling costumes” are a pretty good safety factor - you stand out. If you do a helmet video, give me a holler - I broke mine in three places when a four-wheeled vehicle decided to run me down. My helmet broke, but my head did not! Fun episode!
@@brucewallace3860 That’s a good point about standing out to the cars… Of course, I avoid riding on roads with cars. I only do it if I absolutely have to…
Bike packing is usually a one or two day event , to bike touring where you could be gone up to a month or longer. That’s how we western Kentucky. The important thing is I’m joyful whatever I’m doing. Can I get an amen !!!!
I only wear full kit when it's hot and humid, that's when performance fabrics perform their best. I always wear padded shorts, but usually with gym shorts and a t-shirt. I've found that drivers are much more friendly to me while in normal clothes than when I'm in full kit. And I always wear a helmet because I value the contents of my head.
@@chuckhunter77 I don’t need padded shorts because I sit on that cushy Townie seat 😬 but someday I’m gonna lose 30 pounds and make a video wearing an Alabama Crimson Tide cycling kit and shock the world 😂 they do make ‘em and sell ‘em.
I’ve been most of the cyclists on your list over the years. These days it’s more about getting a little exercise and exploring the world around me. Great list and video.
@@Tdbike3 Yeah, I meant to mention that a lot of these categories can cross over and blend into each other… Or that certain people can be more than one type of cyclist… I just forgot. But you said it for me… Thanks!
Spot on. For your own list, you only need two rules. Rule number one you touched on. “if you want to”. Rule number two, “for anything else that needs addressed refer to rule number one”. You’re welcome for shortening up your list for you. Enjoyed this Scott.
Touring is usually more on-road, usually with more traditional ways of carrying gear, like panniers. Tourers can wild camp, campsite camp or go for a couch surf or inn. I am basically a recreational rider with a few yearly tours.
I enjoyed the change of pace with this video. I would be good with more content like this, not just the trail reviews. You are just really enjoyable to watch.
I'm for your rules! A-men! Especially the "Explore" rule. My favorite thing in the world is to discover something new...to go where I've never been before...and if nature is involved, I'm IN!!!! About that "Listen" rule. The other day while riding, my hubby put music on his cell and let it rip. I asked why on earth he would do that. He said the music was enhancing his experience. I almost cried. Enjoy being single - Silver linings.
@@OffbeatDiscoveries Once upon a time I used to listen to music the whole time… But then when I stopped, I discovered how much more peaceful and calming it was to just “be present” in whatever my environment happened to be that day. Plus-and I think this is just a personal issue-when music is playing I have to be an “active listener.” I can’t just have it on in the background while I’m thinking about other things. Thanks for watching and commenting. Who knows… I just could end up in an E-biking couple. My “baby mama” 😂 and I have been talking about putting the band back together. You never know…
That’s awesome. God has his plans for you. And He has a tricky way of surprising you, too. I get it about being an active listener…that’s how I got my nickname Boogie Pants. lol. 😮.
My husband and I are definitely in the recreational cyclists category. Loved this video, so entertaining and you definitely nailed it on the biker categories and suggestions. 🚴♂️ Please keep the videos coming
Hey Scott- My wife and I enjoy your videos and video commentary. This one was one of our favorites, we had to stop it because we were laughing so hard at the Al Gore digs. We are one of your groups of bikers, E-bike couples with Bluetooth comms. We are making a list of all your trails and when I retire in March, we are headed to do some of them. Keep up the good videos, and hopefully one day, we see you on a trail and shake your hand, and maybe be able to buy you an ice cream!!
Love your rules over all the others. Have fun and be safe is our goal. Of the countless biking videos we watch, yours is our favorite. Good stuff and amazing humor.
Great advice. I have been doing most of your list for over 15 years. your clothing advice for 70, except for one year when I lost my mind : ) The difference between bikepacking and touring is distance and where you ride. touring is usually on road or long bike trails. I do like overnight camping trips. Really like you humor.
@@alannebel2720 Thanks, man. You know… I made an impulse buy over a year ago. I bought a small tent and thought I was gonna get into car camping. You know, ride a bike trail but then stay overnight at a more traditional RV campground. I have yet to do it. I’m wondering now if I should try to resell that tent on Facebook Marketplace 😂
Good Stuff.. getting outside & exploring what interests you is always a great idea.. 3 miles 5 miles 10 miles it could be the best part of your day.. listening to Mother Nature is good for the soul.. putting headphones on is dangerous..
For me doing it all is the only way to go, every style, every discipline. If I can learn to ride a unicycle on a tight rope I'm going to to love it too 😄. This as usual was a great video !
@@marcusrawls2125 I should get me one of those onesies that are, like, half overalls/half shorts… I would, but it would probably scare women and children 😂
Better watch it. The guy that wrote the first set of rules might start a channel, Hardful Trails. Your tips make sense and are helpful. I thought of one more category of cyclists. Wanna be or simulated cyclists. Those of us who enjoy watching your cycling videos from the comfort of our homes. Thanks for a fun and insightful video, Scott. 👍
I’ve been the athlete racer in my twenties, worked at a bike shop and the whole bit. Riding became a second job with sponsors and the pressure to do better. I quit riding completely for about five years. Now I’m 51 and still ride single track, but enjoy a good rail trail or green belt ride. I’ve learned to slow down and enjoy being on a bike again. Heck, I even pack a lunch most rides and take a good hour or more to just sit and enjoy the day. Our outlook changes I think as we “mature”. 😂 As far as warning walkers I finally gave up. Most of them around here have earbuds crammed in their ears and won’t even hear a bell. I’ve had a couple get upset and I’ve pointed this out to them as I had attempted to alert them. Must be a certain form of entitlement, as they were walking on the left side of the path 😂
@@ostekuste3646 Yep, I get that. A lot of them never even hear the warning. I meant to say in the video that sometimes people can be more than one type of cyclist and that some of these categories blend and cross over into each other. But I forgot. Nice to hear that you’re enjoying your rides again!
Ummm. We are an e-biking couple “of a certain age.” My bike is white. His black. We banter and just got headsets to banter even better while riding. 😂😂😂 nailed that description.
I believe the difference between bike packing and bike touring is a matter of balance my friend. They overlap in the middle and then divide toward the extremes. Bike packing is more off road and fewer nights where bike touring is more on road and longer trips. Of course both travel varied surfaces and distances thus the overlap. We seem to have similar riding styles although I do some bikepacking. Slow and observant is the way I like to travel as well. I like to call it leisure cycling. Lol Life's not about the destination, its about the journey. Safe travels and thanks.
We’re probably a combination of the couples cyclists and recreational. We both like it but we like exploring. We like traveling to different places and taking the paths less traveled, the bicycles are an addition to that. The first purchase after the bikes was a rack to take them places! 😂
Scott fun video . The ten commandments of bicycling . I guess I need to work on my coming up behind people . I guess shouting get the fudge out my way is a bit harsh but effective lol .
🚨🚨ALERT: We’ve got a leg sighting at 9:11 in the video! The man who only wears long pants did, in fact, put in a pair of shorts!! It’s a thirst trap!!🚨🚨 Keep wearing those shorts, Scott, and you’ll find that little e-bike honey you wished for back at 8:26. 🤣 Enjoyed this new video style and hearing more of the patented Scott wit. A good addition to the channel’s repertoire.
Great video Scott and I really couldn't agree more. These are often the exact things that go through my mind while i am out for a ride. Especially the sponge bath😂. I generally only see two kinds of trail users....those with smiles that say good morning back to me, and those miserable unhappy folks that you can't seem to get a smile from no matter how many mornings I might pass them. And i dont understand people that have to be entertained with something playing in their ears while enjoying (supposedly} the great outdoors. I ALWAYS have something playing while I'm riding. Sometimes it's music, sometimes it's a podcast, often a political commentary or a how-to series. Usually it's a football game with Tennessee beating Alabama in the final seconds (again)! The point is, this is all in my head, not in my ears! That great running commentary of mind clearing insights. Being alone with yourself, alone with your thoughts and idea, means being one with yourself, with others, and with God. It's the magic of cycling. Some seem to "get it", other spend a great deal of time looking for it. Thanks again for the video Scott, and in case you were wondering how a new video idea was received by your viewers.... I'll tell you after i think about it on my ride tomorrow morning!😊
@@warrenjansen7096 Well said. And all I can say is that the Third Saturday in October is going to be super interesting this year! (Do we still play on the third Saturday? There’s been so many changes in college football…)
@@joyfultrails Here is everything I know, third Saturday in October, hosted in Knoxville, 28-27 UT. Sorry about that missed field goal Scott. Wow, not even on my bike and already have that running commentary in my head! Are you coming up for the game?
@@warrenjansen7096 Ha! My son really wanted to… But when I checked into ticket prices about three weeks ago, they were ridiculously expensive. So probably not.
@@joyfultrails awe dang! I was going to tell you that my wife and I (Ebikers that have no fashion sense) would love to take you to dinner. Plus, you would have a place to crash. If you change your mind, let me know. Seriously. I'm 15 minutes from the stadium!
Just our luck… My wife and I (E-Bike couple) just got back from four days of cycling,The Timpoochee Trail on Scenic Hwy 30 A in Florida. We could have used these…. Suggestion. Guideline, rules. Always love cycling videos and yes my cheap action camera was rolling the whole time. 🚴👍🏻😁
@@joyfultrails 18 miles between Panama City and Destin… Some of it is fantastic and beautiful… Some of it is awful lol. Cycling through Watercolor Beach, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach looks…. out of this country. 😁🚴 As your Dad would say as he swings his arm across his chest… Three stars.!
Scott, full on roast of us e-bikers who like to ride with our wives and yes we have blue tooth helmets because it's a bike date. Spot on in your description! But we love it so we don't mind you poking a little fun at us. 😊
I agree with everything you said, I too am a gravel rider, preferring the solitude of an off road trail. I must comment on two of your observations. I too have noticed the E-biking couples, a recent encounter had a pair just like you described but with the addition of safari jackets festooned with whistles, compasses, and InReach Sat rescue devices. The sad part is they were going so fast the beautiful countryside must have been a blur to them. 2nd, my wife has a standing order that if she ever sees me in rubber pants, rainbow shirt and head stuffed in a bowling ball…….to just shoot me!
I love doing overnite camping, but if your not into camping just keep staying at motels. Like biking you meet the nicest people at campgrounds. I usually bike to the campground,.
@@alannebel2720 Campgrounds sound nice. It’s a long story but from the time I was 15 to 22 my family lived full-time in RVs and stayed at a lot of campgrounds… And I actually look back on that time very favorably. I might want to try some campgrounds. But I don’t think I’m cut out for just “stealth camping” or pitching a tent in the woods. 😂
Great list! We take pictures, but leave the video to pros like you! Off to the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in VT for a few days this week. We'll take it at 8 mph or so.
First When Im riding on bike Paths I do care for small children and olderly people and its a shame to see those Cyclist race through 20 to 30m in those narrow bike paths most of them are the Typical familiar wearying those dozens decals like they cycling in Tour de France. There is places you can race than on Mamas & Pops Bike paths! In many cases its hard to Fight with those comparative LARGE EGOS! The rest is fine!
Bike touring is like glam camping, you ride in a group, stay at a nice hotel and eat so much, that whatever you burned during the ride, you will recover two fold when you devour all that food. I call it Tequila Touring.
@@pedrofernandez8729 Interesting…
@@joyfultrails And expensive, some of them are like $2500 to 3000 for a one week trip. Not including the plane ride to the starting point.
@@pedrofernandez8729 😳
@@joyfultrails If i had the funds, I would actually do it, but of course i would need to use their e bike or get 2 additional batteries for mine.
Scott, I love how you work those digs into your commentary every week. I agree because... you're right! My husband and I are an ebike riding couple who started riding in the spring to add something new and adventurous to our otherwise rather predictable lives. I recently sold my ebike and bought an etrike after wiping out on a trail that left me scraped and bruised. My determination to keep at it has paid off and we're having a lot of fun exploring new trails together. Your videos have interjected direction and interest into our biking plans and we can't wait till we hit the trail again. Thanks and keep the trails and humor coming.
@@lindal.8917 Hey, good for you guys! That really is awesome. The couple that ebikes together, stays together. 😆
Best yet !!!
For those who ride alongside cars on the road, those bright “cycling costumes” are a pretty good safety factor - you stand out. If you do a helmet video, give me a holler - I broke mine in three places when a four-wheeled vehicle decided to run me down. My helmet broke, but my head did not! Fun episode!
@@brucewallace3860 That’s a good point about standing out to the cars… Of course, I avoid riding on roads with cars. I only do it if I absolutely have to…
Bike packing is usually a one or two day event , to bike touring where you could be gone up to a month or longer. That’s how we western Kentucky. The important thing is I’m joyful whatever I’m doing. Can I get an amen !!!!
@@towtowstrailtalk6853 Amen and amen!
I only wear full kit when it's hot and humid, that's when performance fabrics perform their best. I always wear padded shorts, but usually with gym shorts and a t-shirt. I've found that drivers are much more friendly to me while in normal clothes than when I'm in full kit. And I always wear a helmet because I value the contents of my head.
@@chuckhunter77 I don’t need padded shorts because I sit on that cushy Townie seat 😬 but someday I’m gonna lose 30 pounds and make a video wearing an Alabama Crimson Tide cycling kit and shock the world 😂 they do make ‘em and sell ‘em.
I’ve been most of the cyclists on your list over the years. These days it’s more about getting a little exercise and exploring the world around me. Great list and video.
@@Tdbike3 Yeah, I meant to mention that a lot of these categories can cross over and blend into each other… Or that certain people can be more than one type of cyclist… I just forgot. But you said it for me… Thanks!
@@joyfultrails well, I really enjoyed your list of rules and your content in general. Keep up the good work.
Spot on. For your own list, you only need two rules. Rule number one you touched on. “if you want to”. Rule number two, “for anything else that needs addressed refer to rule number one”. You’re welcome for shortening up your list for you. Enjoyed this Scott.
@@southernebiking That’s awesome!
Touring is usually more on-road, usually with more traditional ways of carrying gear, like panniers. Tourers can wild camp, campsite camp or go for a couch surf or inn. I am basically a recreational rider with a few yearly tours.
@@rafriedman That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying. 🙂
I believe the ride relaxed rule is for people riding road bikes with drop handlebars
I enjoyed the change of pace with this video.
I would be good with more content like this, not just the trail reviews.
You are just really enjoyable to watch.
Well, thank ya 😬
I'm for your rules! A-men! Especially the "Explore" rule. My favorite thing in the world is to discover something new...to go where I've never been before...and if nature is involved, I'm IN!!!! About that "Listen" rule. The other day while riding, my hubby put music on his cell and let it rip. I asked why on earth he would do that. He said the music was enhancing his experience. I almost cried. Enjoy being single - Silver linings.
@@OffbeatDiscoveries Once upon a time I used to listen to music the whole time… But then when I stopped, I discovered how much more peaceful and calming it was to just “be present” in whatever my environment happened to be that day. Plus-and I think this is just a personal issue-when music is playing I have to be an “active listener.” I can’t just have it on in the background while I’m thinking about other things. Thanks for watching and commenting. Who knows… I just could end up in an E-biking couple. My “baby mama” 😂 and I have been talking about putting the band back together. You never know…
That’s awesome. God has his plans for you. And He has a tricky way of surprising you, too. I get it about being an active listener…that’s how I got my nickname Boogie Pants. lol. 😮.
My husband and I are definitely in the recreational cyclists category. Loved this video, so entertaining and you definitely nailed it on the biker categories and suggestions. 🚴♂️ Please keep the videos coming
Awesome! Thank you!
Hey Scott- My wife and I enjoy your videos and video commentary. This one was one of our favorites, we had to stop it because we were laughing so hard at the Al Gore digs. We are one of your groups of bikers, E-bike couples with Bluetooth comms. We are making a list of all your trails and when I retire in March, we are headed to do some of them. Keep up the good videos, and hopefully one day, we see you on a trail and shake your hand, and maybe be able to buy you an ice cream!!
Your comment really made my day. Hopefully I’ll bump into you sometime, somewhere. 😬
I like your 10 rules for cycling.
@@Arptdawg well, thank you!
Love your rules over all the others. Have fun and be safe is our goal. Of the countless biking videos we watch, yours is our favorite. Good stuff and amazing humor.
@@Bobo1941 thank you so much. I really appreciate that. Made my day!
Great advice. I have been doing most of your list for over 15 years. your clothing advice for 70, except for one year when I lost my mind : ) The difference between bikepacking and touring is distance and where you ride. touring is usually on road or long bike trails. I do like overnight camping trips. Really like you humor.
@@alannebel2720 Thanks, man. You know… I made an impulse buy over a year ago. I bought a small tent and thought I was gonna get into car camping. You know, ride a bike trail but then stay overnight at a more traditional RV campground. I have yet to do it. I’m wondering now if I should try to resell that tent on Facebook Marketplace 😂
Good Stuff.. getting outside & exploring what interests you is always a great idea.. 3 miles 5 miles 10 miles it could be the best part of your day.. listening to Mother Nature is good for the soul.. putting headphones on is dangerous..
@@billysbikesbrews7183 yes, sir!
@@joyfultrails Welcome to the Over 60’s Club 😁
@@billysbikesbrews7183 🎉🥳👏
Yeah, the ebike couples dis hit pretty close. Bluetooth helmets n all.....😎
Ride on and keep em coming!
@@cgul1 Well… I don’t talk about my personal life a whole lot on this channel but don’t be shocked if I end up in an e-bike couple. I’m just saying. 😮
You will be welcomed with open arms to the fraternity.
For me doing it all is the only way to go, every style, every discipline. If I can learn to ride a unicycle on a tight rope I'm going to to love it too 😄. This as usual was a great video !
@@saddleweary2777 I should’ve mentioned that some cyclists check more than one box!
Cycling uniform? It's a Kit! 😂
@@marcusrawls2125 I should get me one of those onesies that are, like, half overalls/half shorts… I would, but it would probably scare women and children 😂
When I worked at the bike shop all the road cyclists called it the geek suit😂
@@SwampSyndicate 😂
@@joyfultrails you would look like a Mario Bros. Lol
Better watch it. The guy that wrote the first set of rules might start a channel, Hardful Trails. Your tips make sense and are helpful. I thought of one more category of cyclists. Wanna be or simulated cyclists. Those of us who enjoy watching your cycling videos from the comfort of our homes. Thanks for a fun and insightful video, Scott. 👍
@@avanteadventures Do you ride stationary exercise bikes while you watch the videos? If so, you should get credit for that. 😂
I’ve been the athlete racer in my twenties, worked at a bike shop and the whole bit. Riding became a second job with sponsors and the pressure to do better. I quit riding completely for about five years. Now I’m 51 and still ride single track, but enjoy a good rail trail or green belt ride. I’ve learned to slow down and enjoy being on a bike again. Heck, I even pack a lunch most rides and take a good hour or more to just sit and enjoy the day. Our outlook changes I think as we “mature”. 😂
As far as warning walkers I finally gave up. Most of them around here have earbuds crammed in their ears and won’t even hear a bell. I’ve had a couple get upset and I’ve pointed this out to them as I had attempted to alert them. Must be a certain form of entitlement, as they were walking on the left side of the path 😂
@@ostekuste3646 Yep, I get that. A lot of them never even hear the warning. I meant to say in the video that sometimes people can be more than one type of cyclist and that some of these categories blend and cross over into each other. But I forgot. Nice to hear that you’re enjoying your rides again!
Ummm. We are an e-biking couple “of a certain age.” My bike is white. His black. We banter and just got headsets to banter even better while riding. 😂😂😂 nailed that description.
@@WandaBrown-n2m 😂🤣😂… Wow! Hey, good for you guys. I secretly hope to join the club someday… 😬
I believe the difference between bike packing and bike touring is a matter of balance my friend. They overlap in the middle and then divide toward the extremes. Bike packing is more off road and fewer nights where bike touring is more on road and longer trips. Of course both travel varied surfaces and distances thus the overlap. We seem to have similar riding styles although I do some bikepacking. Slow and observant is the way I like to travel as well. I like to call it leisure cycling. Lol Life's not about the destination, its about the journey. Safe travels and thanks.
@@cheezy-rider Yes!
We’re probably a combination of the couples cyclists and recreational. We both like it but we like exploring. We like traveling to different places and taking the paths less traveled, the bicycles are an addition to that. The first purchase after the bikes was a rack to take them places! 😂
@@ronaldmmiller same here!
Scott fun video . The ten commandments of bicycling . I guess I need to work on my coming up behind people . I guess shouting get the fudge out my way is a bit harsh but effective lol .
@@stephenwhite546 😂🤣😂 my brother said it would be funny to blow an airhorn when I get within 5 feet or so… 😄
Go hard, break a sweat, hurt your glutes, What??? How about enjoy the ride and the scenery.
@@pedrofernandez8729 Yep!
🚨🚨ALERT: We’ve got a leg sighting at 9:11 in the video! The man who only wears long pants did, in fact, put in a pair of shorts!! It’s a thirst trap!!🚨🚨
Keep wearing those shorts, Scott, and you’ll find that little e-bike honey you wished for back at 8:26. 🤣
Enjoyed this new video style and hearing more of the patented Scott wit. A good addition to the channel’s repertoire.
@@storieswithsweeney 😂🤣😂 … thanks, man…
I like your rules .. Very well.
Great video Scott and I really couldn't agree more. These are often the exact things that go through my mind while i am out for a ride. Especially the sponge bath😂. I generally only see two kinds of trail users....those with smiles that say good morning back to me, and those miserable unhappy folks that you can't seem to get a smile from no matter how many mornings I might pass them. And i dont understand people that have to be entertained with something playing in their ears while enjoying (supposedly} the great outdoors. I ALWAYS have something playing while I'm riding. Sometimes it's music, sometimes it's a podcast, often a political commentary or a how-to series. Usually it's a football game with Tennessee beating Alabama in the final seconds (again)! The point is, this is all in my head, not in my ears! That great running commentary of mind clearing insights. Being alone with yourself, alone with your thoughts and idea, means being one with yourself, with others, and with God. It's the magic of cycling. Some seem to "get it", other spend a great deal of time looking for it. Thanks again for the video Scott, and in case you were wondering how a new video idea was received by your viewers.... I'll tell you after i think about it on my ride tomorrow morning!😊
@@warrenjansen7096 Well said. And all I can say is that the Third Saturday in October is going to be super interesting this year! (Do we still play on the third Saturday? There’s been so many changes in college football…)
@@joyfultrails Here is everything I know, third Saturday in October, hosted in Knoxville, 28-27 UT. Sorry about that missed field goal Scott. Wow, not even on my bike and already have that running commentary in my head! Are you coming up for the game?
@@warrenjansen7096 Ha! My son really wanted to… But when I checked into ticket prices about three weeks ago, they were ridiculously expensive. So probably not.
@@joyfultrails awe dang! I was going to tell you that my wife and I (Ebikers that have no fashion sense) would love to take you to dinner. Plus, you would have a place to crash. If you change your mind, let me know. Seriously. I'm 15 minutes from the stadium!
Just our luck… My wife and I (E-Bike couple) just got back from four days of cycling,The Timpoochee Trail on Scenic Hwy 30 A in Florida. We could have used these…. Suggestion. Guideline, rules. Always love cycling videos and yes my cheap action camera was rolling the whole time. 🚴👍🏻😁
@@DanLee53 Timpoochee, huh? I don’t know if it was a great trail… but it has an awesome name! 😂
@@joyfultrails 18 miles between Panama City and Destin… Some of it is fantastic and beautiful… Some of it is awful lol. Cycling through Watercolor Beach, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach looks…. out of this country. 😁🚴 As your Dad would say as he swings his arm across his chest… Three stars.!
Scott, full on roast of us e-bikers who like to ride with our wives and yes we have blue tooth helmets because it's a bike date. Spot on in your description! But we love it so we don't mind you poking a little fun at us. 😊
@@marcusrawls2125 Ha! It was all in jest, my friend! No, like I said, I think I’m just jealous… 😂
Cycling vs bike riding. I’m a bike rider and my goal is a good time.
@@dragonfly656 There ya go
I agree with everything you said, I too am a gravel rider, preferring the solitude of an off road trail. I must comment on two of your observations. I too have noticed the E-biking couples, a recent encounter had a pair just like you described but with the addition of safari jackets festooned with whistles, compasses, and InReach Sat rescue devices. The sad part is they were going so fast the beautiful countryside must have been a blur to them. 2nd, my wife has a standing order that if she ever sees me in rubber pants, rainbow shirt and head stuffed in a bowling ball…….to just shoot me!
@@larrymidash5562 Your comments really made me smile. 😆
I love doing overnite camping, but if your not into camping just keep staying at motels. Like biking you meet the nicest people at campgrounds. I usually bike to the campground,.
@@alannebel2720 Campgrounds sound nice. It’s a long story but from the time I was 15 to 22 my family lived full-time in RVs and stayed at a lot of campgrounds… And I actually look back on that time very favorably. I might want to try some campgrounds. But I don’t think I’m cut out for just “stealth camping” or pitching a tent in the woods. 😂
Great list! We take pictures, but leave the video to pros like you!
Off to the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in VT for a few days this week. We'll take it at 8 mph or so.
@@marklawrence4596 Awesome!
Beautiful trail! Highly recommended.
I'm sorry for loving my ebike! I need to calm down with my weeees and giggles as I climb the hills! And respect other riders struggles. 😉
No, don’t apologize! I hope to join your club one day. 😬 Like I said stranger things have happened…
Logo tees?
@@rh-bd6wv I need to do that…
❤❤❤
Thanks!
So your 1st point after BE PREPARE is go to the bathrooom. Where is the check to make sure your depends is secure?
@@richarddkearney Oh no you just did’n… 😂
Emotional damage! 😂
I ride between 5k and 9k annually, and I rarely enjoy it. 😉
I don't know quite what to make of that...but...ok! 😁
First When Im riding on bike Paths I do care for small children and olderly people and its a shame to see those Cyclist race through 20 to 30m in those narrow bike paths most of them are the Typical familiar wearying those dozens decals like they cycling in Tour de France. There is places you can race than on Mamas & Pops Bike paths! In many cases its hard to Fight with those comparative LARGE EGOS! The rest is fine!
@@harrylen1688 Agreed!