As a Rutgers grad (class of 1974) who lived all 4 years in Frelinghuysen dorm, this video brought a wave of nostalgia. For viewers who aren’t familiar with the area, a few captions for orientation would be welcome, e.g. “beginning at ? on the trail, heading downstream towards New Brunswick”, “crossing over the Raritan at Landing Bridge” “Johnson Park” “going under Amtrak northeast corridor line” etc.and of course: “on Rutgers College quadrangle, approaching the beloved statue of William of Orange. Usually silent, he whistled cheerfully as I zoomed by.
The guy you mention in Cruising the Cut, has now sold his boat and going back to a house, most likely in a Suburb. And many others that were living on narrow boats. 3/4 of the narrow boats are actually used like we would use a camper trailer today. For holidaying in. Check out all the cool channels on narrow boats.
used to do that ride with my wife and kids quite a bit -- start in french town, down to lambertville, lunch in new hope. Ride back was always a little tougher. One time I even left them there eating ice cream while I rode back for the car.
Most of Uk’s Amal’s were abandoned &left to rot. Till the Book’Narrow boats’ ignited interest in the 1950’s it’s kept going now by volunteer movement & people’s person interest.
It seems pointless to have a canal end without a way for boats to enter the main waterway (Raritan). You explained that this has all been destroyed, but was that never a thing that people wanted to do? Why do you need to run the canal parallel to the river for so long? P.S. I biked along the D&R near Princeton many times when I lived there. Some regrets that I never tried to reach either end.
Are bicycle bells not a thing there or why didnt you use it in the highland park segment? if its not a thing, then seriously consider getting one, it is way better at informing pedestrians that you are coming than an awkward excuse me, when you are already directly behind them.
Yes, after a days worth of rain some patches get muddy and there are some puddles here and there , you'd definitely want a back fender tho, or else be sure to wear a shirt you don't care about
This video will not leave my recommended. So, I’ve decided to fold. RUclips once again wants me to decide if this video is good or not. And yeah, so far it’s okay..... . . .
Don't worry, a "normal" urbanist episode is on its way, but for now I thought that you guys might enjoy this nice springtime ride!
8:34 ah yes the tactical speedbump avoidance maneuver
As a Rutgers grad (class of 1974) who lived all 4 years in Frelinghuysen dorm, this video brought a wave of nostalgia. For viewers who aren’t familiar with the area, a few captions for orientation would be welcome, e.g. “beginning at ? on the trail, heading downstream towards New Brunswick”, “crossing over the Raritan at Landing Bridge” “Johnson Park” “going under Amtrak northeast corridor line” etc.and of course:
“on Rutgers College quadrangle, approaching the beloved statue of William of Orange. Usually silent, he whistled cheerfully as I zoomed by.
The chapters are marked with the location, but hello fellow scarlet knight!
8:35
“I’m gonna do what’s called a pro-gamer move.”
The second half of the video really brought back some memories for me... (Rutgers, class of 2012)
Now that is a beautiful bike route.
I'd like more of this but with some lofi hip hop
Memories from back east, C&O canal is one of my favorites.
The guy you mention in Cruising the Cut, has now sold his boat and going back to a house, most likely in a Suburb. And many others that were living on narrow boats. 3/4 of the narrow boats are actually used like we would use a camper trailer today. For holidaying in. Check out all the cool channels on narrow boats.
Used to go on the D&R a lot when I lived in South Brunswick. A great place to walk and take the dogs.
used to do that ride with my wife and kids quite a bit -- start in french town, down to lambertville, lunch in new hope. Ride back was always a little tougher. One time I even left them there eating ice cream while I rode back for the car.
Thank you. I enjoyed the ride very much.
Most of Uk’s Amal’s were abandoned &left to rot. Till the Book’Narrow boats’ ignited interest in the 1950’s it’s kept going now by volunteer movement & people’s person interest.
i thought you were doing a bike ride in my province of new brunswick for a sec and slightly jolted in exitement before realizing it was new jersey
14:10 Interesting graffiti there...
As if I'm watching a cycling video from *BicycleDutch* or *NJB Live* 😄
It seems pointless to have a canal end without a way for boats to enter the main waterway (Raritan). You explained that this has all been destroyed, but was that never a thing that people wanted to do? Why do you need to run the canal parallel to the river for so long?
P.S. I biked along the D&R near Princeton many times when I lived there. Some regrets that I never tried to reach either end.
Watched.
Nice ride. You ever ridden the towpath to Princeton?.
No not yet! But one day I'd love to ride to Lambertville on it
I frequent the lambertville to Stockton trail but never go further then Stockton, but it’s a really nice ride anyways
@@butthurttryhard4476 It's actually really nice all the way from Stockton to Frenchtown
the path by Lambertville isreally scenes
Are bicycle bells not a thing there or why didnt you use it in the highland park segment? if its not a thing, then seriously consider getting one, it is way better at informing pedestrians that you are coming than an awkward excuse me, when you are already directly behind them.
Pedestrians complain about a lack of bells, but don't respond when you use a bell.
I wanna fish the canal
Love this towpath ❤️👌
How miserable would it be to ride the D&R on a touring (road) bike?
Not too bad actually, the ground is pretty solid and not that gravely ( given it's not raining)
Not too terrible actually, just make sure that you don't have super fragile tires mounted.
@@SohamChanda42 does it get muddy/slippery in the rain?
Yes, after a days worth of rain some patches get muddy and there are some puddles here and there , you'd definitely want a back fender tho, or else be sure to wear a shirt you don't care about
@@SohamChanda42 lol this is a touring bike, no worries there. just wanna make sure im not gonna be slipping and sliding
This video will not leave my recommended. So, I’ve decided to fold. RUclips once again wants me to decide if this video is good or not. And yeah, so far it’s okay..... . . .