Hooray! Congratulations on reaching the goal of 5000 subscribers! That is awesome! Loved the video! We only got to do the High Bridge section of the trail about 4 years ago. I can’t remember why we weren’t able to complete the trail on that trip. It was so good to watch your show to see what we missed. It looks like there is some beautiful scenery on the trail. While unpaved trails are not particularly our favorite trails, they do seem to have some beautiful scenery on the ones we have done. Thank you so much for another great show and looking forward to watching part 2. Have a wonderful week!
Glad you enjoyed it! Truthfully, apart from the bridge itself the rest of the trail is somewhat unremarkable… Although it’s very pleasant and really pretty in spots. But that bridge alone is going to be enough to give this trail a high rating. 😉
@@southernebiking It was a whirlwind trip for me. Left Greenville, drove to Farmville, cycled 15 miles one day… Stayed overnight… Got up and cycled the other 15 miles and then drove home same day. 48 hours - 11 hours of driving + 60 miles of cycling. I learned a lesson. If the destination is five hours from home, I’m gonna spend two nights from now on. 😂
Nice trail. Once again you make me smile on a Monday morning. I won't say anything about the video quality, you already know how I feel about your camera work ;)
This definitely looks like a destination trip we will have to put on our list. If you make it down to GA in 2025 to the Cricket Frog, they just completed the bridge so it is a must ride while in the state and if your looking for rides that have a sweet treat to lure you at the end point of the CF at Newborn the Country Store has a great creamery that I can HIGHLY recommend. Thanks as always for the great views, fun facts and witty humor. Can't wait for part 2!
@13:15 that is what a Dutch man would call a Stropwaffle a very Dutch sweet snack. Great trail which you have now inspired for me to go and do. With views on that bridge it’s a must see. Thanks for all the work and efforts making the video. Oh little secret your front wheel on your bike is mounted backwards. Your spindel Axel quick release clamp should be on your left side of the bike and clamped so that quick release lever is facing towards the real of the bike not forward. If you are unlucky enough to catch that lever on a bush or branch you can easily thrower that lever open causing you to loose that front wheel. I used to be a bike mechanic for many years and a road racer back in the day. So seen that lesson learned by a few unfortunate folks. Thanks for sharing this video and ride.
Wow… so the front tire is where I had the flat in Charlotte… And I had it fixed in a bike shop. So are you saying the kid in the bike shop put the tire back on the wrong way? As has already been established, I am not at all mechanical, so I will defer to people like you when it comes to stuff like this… 😂
@ was not saying the shop guy did it perhaps you had taken the wheel off to put it in the car or something. Regardless it is on the wrong way. I am sure you can check with your local bike shop and they will tell you exactly what I am saying is true. Not trying to be a know it all just hate to see your axel quick release lever get popped open or half way open catching it on something. The best place for that quick release lever is to be tucked sort of just behind the end of the fork and behind the front “drop out” I was actually a road mechanic for the Brazilian Olympic team in 1984 so I wasn’t just some kid working a part time summer job. If you don’t believe me try and ask your local bike shop or people here. Just was trying to look out for your safety.
@@RViscara Like I said, I will defer to your judgment because I just don’t know enough about things like that. What I do know for sure is that I have never taken the tire off and put it back on … so the only person that has would be the kid in the Charlotte bike shop. I can go to my trek store here in Greenville where I bought the bike and just tell them to make sure everything is cool. Thanks for the heads up.
One trail I haven't done. Have to do it someday. Actually, What Pedro was describing was credit card touring. Bikepacking and bike touring are very much the same. Bikepacking you usually are more concerned about the weight that you carry. It is a mistake to think that bikepacking is done for shorter distances (Take the example of the GDMBR race, which covers 2700 miles along the spine of the country.). Bicycle touring is usually slower with different bags traditionally held on racks or carried with trailers. You typically have to camp out somewhere when doing a multi-day trip using both methods. The only difference is the bags and speed that you travel.
So far, I'd say this is a five star trail, that bridge is well worth it. I am wondering how you were able to get to the bottom, looking up at the bridge.
Hi Scott, love ur videos! We rode High Bridge on Oct 20th this year. Looks like you were there just before us by the color of the trees. What did you think of those huge wasps on High Bridge?
@@laviniaallen5602 I think I was there on Oct 21 & 22! Missed you by a day! I went across the bridge pretty early in the morning and then again around 3 PM. But I didn’t really see any wasps. Did see some birds hangin’ out though.
@@joyfultrails Can't you come up with some gadget to hold the camera so you can ride with both hands on the bars? Seems kind of risky, we don't want our favorite explorer to get hurt.
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Excellent video Scott. Looking forward to pt 2. Thanks for sharing
@@ChuckHarris-go5nz Thanks!
Congrats on 5,000 subs! Beautiful trail!
@@avanteadventures Thanks!
Hooray! Congratulations on reaching the goal of 5000 subscribers! That is awesome! Loved the video! We only got to do the High Bridge section of the trail about 4 years ago. I can’t remember why we weren’t able to complete the trail on that trip. It was so good to watch your show to see what we missed. It looks like there is some beautiful scenery on the trail. While unpaved trails are not particularly our favorite trails, they do seem to have some beautiful scenery on the ones we have done. Thank you so much for another great show and looking forward to watching part 2. Have a wonderful week!
Glad you enjoyed it! Truthfully, apart from the bridge itself the rest of the trail is somewhat unremarkable… Although it’s very pleasant and really pretty in spots. But that bridge alone is going to be enough to give this trail a high rating. 😉
Beautiful! Great video footage too! Can't wait for part 2 and your trail rating. 👍
@@SugarPatchMaker Thanks!
Shout out to all the volunteer firemen all over this great nation, unsung heroes that don't get enough recognition.
Oh, the views from the bridge in the intro were amazing!!
@@Hoosier_cycling-mz4je It’s quite an experience!
Thank you for the shout out….. Amen 🙏
@@towtowstrailtalk6853 😬
It was on the west side where we had an owl land 20 feet in front of us. Had a big old caterpillar in his beak. Glad you made it to this one.
@@southernebiking It was a whirlwind trip for me. Left Greenville, drove to Farmville, cycled 15 miles one day… Stayed overnight… Got up and cycled the other 15 miles and then drove home same day. 48 hours - 11 hours of driving + 60 miles of cycling. I learned a lesson. If the destination is five hours from home, I’m gonna spend two nights from now on. 😂
That bed of nails(railroad spikes) was awesome.
Beautiful
Congratulation on the 5K subs, you earn it buddy! many more to come.
@@robertganther3695 Thanks!
Nice trail. Once again you make me smile on a Monday morning. I won't say anything about the video quality, you already know how I feel about your camera work ;)
Thank you!
Nice job.
@@marshallg496 Thanks!
This definitely looks like a destination trip we will have to put on our list. If you make it down to GA in 2025 to the Cricket Frog, they just completed the bridge so it is a must ride while in the state and if your looking for rides that have a sweet treat to lure you at the end point of the CF at Newborn the Country Store has a great creamery that I can HIGHLY recommend. Thanks as always for the great views, fun facts and witty humor. Can't wait for part 2!
That sounds like a great option for next year…thanks!
@13:15 that is what a Dutch man would call a Stropwaffle a very Dutch sweet snack. Great trail which you have now inspired for me to go and do. With views on that bridge it’s a must see. Thanks for all the work and efforts making the video. Oh little secret your front wheel on your bike is mounted backwards. Your spindel Axel quick release clamp should be on your left side of the bike and clamped so that quick release lever is facing towards the real of the bike not forward. If you are unlucky enough to catch that lever on a bush or branch you can easily thrower that lever open causing you to loose that front wheel. I used to be a bike mechanic for many years and a road racer back in the day. So seen that lesson learned by a few unfortunate folks. Thanks for sharing this video and ride.
Wow… so the front tire is where I had the flat in Charlotte… And I had it fixed in a bike shop. So are you saying the kid in the bike shop put the tire back on the wrong way? As has already been established, I am not at all mechanical, so I will defer to people like you when it comes to stuff like this… 😂
@ was not saying the shop guy did it perhaps you had taken the wheel off to put it in the car or something. Regardless it is on the wrong way. I am sure you can check with your local bike shop and they will tell you exactly what I am saying is true. Not trying to be a know it all just hate to see your axel quick release lever get popped open or half way open catching it on something. The best place for that quick release lever is to be tucked sort of just behind the end of the fork and behind the front “drop out” I was actually a road mechanic for the Brazilian Olympic team in 1984 so I wasn’t just some kid working a part time summer job. If you don’t believe me try and ask your local bike shop or people here. Just was trying to look out for your safety.
@@RViscara Like I said, I will defer to your judgment because I just don’t know enough about things like that. What I do know for sure is that I have never taken the tire off and put it back on … so the only person that has would be the kid in the Charlotte bike shop. I can go to my trek store here in Greenville where I bought the bike and just tell them to make sure everything is cool. Thanks for the heads up.
One trail I haven't done. Have to do it someday. Actually, What Pedro was describing was credit card touring.
Bikepacking and bike touring are very much the same. Bikepacking you usually are more concerned about the weight that you carry. It is a mistake to think that bikepacking is done for shorter distances (Take the example of the GDMBR race, which covers 2700 miles along the spine of the country.). Bicycle touring is usually slower with different bags traditionally held on racks or carried with trailers. You typically have to camp out somewhere when doing a multi-day trip using both methods. The only difference is the bags and speed that you travel.
Thanks for the clarification… I don’t foresee myself doing either one. I’m more of a hotel guy. But you know what they say - never say never!
@@joyfultrails You should give it a try. Start with easier routes, such as the GAP and C&O Pittsburgh to Washington DC.
@@charlesphelps2730 Maybe after I retire from the 9 to 5!
So far, I'd say this is a five star trail, that bridge is well worth it. I am wondering how you were able to get to the bottom, looking up at the bridge.
@@pedrofernandez8729 We’ll cover that in the next video. Thanks for watching, buddy.
But can it be a 5☆ since it is not paved? Inquiring minds want to know...
@@marcusrawls2125 I guess we gotta wait till next week to find out. Same Scott time, same Scott channel.
@pedrofernandez8729 you are correct, but will the wait be 1 or 2 weeks? 🤔
@@pedrofernandez8729😂
l rode this bridge lot of boards in it.Tried not to look down while l was riding .l was riding a towie bicycle like yours they one of the best.
@@Tinkerman.45. I love my bike!
Hi Scott, love ur videos! We rode High Bridge on Oct 20th this year. Looks like you were there just before us by the color of the trees. What did you think of those huge wasps on High Bridge?
@@laviniaallen5602 I think I was there on Oct 21 & 22! Missed you by a day! I went across the bridge pretty early in the morning and then again around 3 PM. But I didn’t really see any wasps. Did see some birds hangin’ out though.
Great video. Look forward to check it out. Thanks for the infos.
Go check out the Pine-creek river trail in PA. 62 miles of fun.
That bridge is so high and narrow that I think i would not ride it. Don't care much for heights.
@@pedrofernandez8729 It’s quite an experience… and I rode it with one hand because I had to hold my camera in the other hand 🙂📹🎥🚲
@@joyfultrails Can't you come up with some gadget to hold the camera so you can ride with both hands on the bars? Seems kind of risky, we don't want our favorite explorer to get hurt.