Sir you are a legend, thank for these videos, very inspirational. i'm heading over from Australia around October 2025- flying into Pittsburgh Airport, doing Montour, GAP, C&O, then flying home from Washington DC - I'm back on my bike after many years, 62 years of age, fat overweight and very unfit - my bike is helping save my life, I,m completing a lot of short overnight trips here in OZ and building on distances as i going. Once again Thank You
Hi there, great to hear from you! I can see that cycling is changing your life for the better. You will have a really nice experience on this trail. Keep on pedaling! Have a great day and all the best, Steve
Loved your video. Back in the 80s living in Reston, Va , just before dawn, I’d ride west on the WO&D towpath to Leesburg, then north and take the ferry to the White’s Ferry restaurant where scratch made pancakes with real maple syrup wood fuel your journey down to DC. Then back to Reston mostly on the WO&D. 100 miles. Now like you in my later 70s I treasure those rides. Glad to follow your adventures.
Thank you for sharing this journey with us. I’m sad to see it end and wanted to give you a heart emoji instead of a thumbs up. I loved it so much! I want to ride both of these trails and can’t wait to follow in your tire tracks soon. Your videos are the best I’ve seen on the C&O and GAP trails. You gave me great information and whetted my appetite without any spoilers. Looking forward to your next adventure. 😊
Hi Elizabeth and thanks again. I've got a couple equipment reviews and then a ride in The Netherlands. That was a really nice time a few weeks ago. Thanks again and have a great week, Steve
Hi Amy, I hope your summer is starting off well! After two upcoming equipment review videos I will publish my ride in The Netherlands. That was a great ride two weeks ago. Take care and have an awesome week, Steve
Great series. Sorry to see it end 😊. Recently I purchased a garmin varia radar light that syncs up with my edge computer to giving me traffic info behind me. I love it and thought you may be interested in it. Happy riding 😊
Hi Barb, I've heard a lot of good thing about the Varia system. One more level of safety. I wish that trail was a lot longer. Always sad to see an adventure end. But there's always another one around the corner. Have a great week, Steve
So great to see this.Makes me want to move back to DC. Moved to CT after DC and rode the old rail trail (forget the name) I just remember starting in Cheshire. Thanks for taking us on your ride!
Hi there and thanks for your comment! It was probably the Farmington Canal trail. I was on it last week. Great trail. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Just found your channel a couple of days ago. Loved watching the vids since I have been on parts of the GAP and C & O. Can’t wait to see what you are up to next.
Hi there Harriett and thanks for watching and your comment! Those trails are really nice. Busy summer with lots of riding. Have yourself an awesome week, Steve
Such a beautiful trail that I keep going back C&O year by year, especially the Great Falls and Harpers Ferry sections are beautiful. I assume you didn't go to Harpers Ferry because you have to carry a loaded bike up the stairs. Great ride, hope to see you soon on the next one! 👍
Hey Russ, it was great to meet you last week! The C&O is a great ride. Later this week I will be performing major surgery on my road bike. Installing an electronic shifting system. The installation may involve rubber gloves and a lot of cursing. Video in a few weeks. This week another e-bike review. Don't need one but they're interesting. Busy summer but I hope we can ride together before summer ends. I'll keep in touch. Have a great week, Steve
Great series. I'm thinking that if you had decided to climb that hill instead of doing a hike-a-bike, you'd have done it without much trouble. Waiting for your next adventure.
Hi Fortes and thanks for your comment! I could have climbed that hill, however to maintain my cycling ability as long as possible, I try not to put undo strain on my aging knees. Thanks again and have a great week, Steve
It's amazing, you doing these fantatic rides then documenting them with great videos. Obviously, you do all the filming, but what about editing? Do you do your own editing and about how long does it take to produce one video (not including the ride)? Is your background in filmography? It's fascinating! This 71 year old is green with envy with your skill set. Thanks for all you share.
Hi Dan and thanks for your nice comment. Yes, I do all my own editing in Adobe Premier Pro. It's an ongoing learning process since I don't have a background in filmography. It's a fun hobby. Thanks again and have a great week, Steve
Hello Steve!! Your videos are so well made and evidently much painstaking editing is done before you post them. The sound quality, especially when you're speaking, is excellent. I wanted to ask if during this ride, did you wish at any point that you were riding your Jamis and not the 600X? (Thank you for instilling confidence on those of us who are hesitant to take that first step)
Hi Rod and thank you for your comment. I'm always trying to improve my editing skills. It's fun, but I still have a lot to learn. Because of the muddy conditions I was glad I took my Priority. However, my Jamis would have handled the the trail also. Having wider tires helped get through the mud without a problem and not having a traditional gearing setup was a plus for the unusual conditions. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Hey Steve - great ride - great video! I’ve got to find a way to get out there with you… If you’re back in our SE neighborhood please let me know - lunch on me. Take care - warm regards - David Alabama
Great job showing your trip. The other videos I have watched just flew through the trail and it was hard to get a good idea of what you really encounter. How was it getting to the airport from Georgetown on your bike?
Hi Tom and thanks for your comment. After arriving at mile marker 0, I locked my bike and took my valuables in an UBER to the airport. Picked up my rental car and drove back to mile marker 0. Picked up my bike and started driving north to a hotel before driving home the next day. Thanks again and have a good weekend, Steve
Hi there, I was using a DJI Pocket 3 as my main camera. And a Insta360 Ace Pro mounted on the handlebars. The Ace Pro is not the best for vlogging since you must hold it two feet away from your face for it to be in focus. Thanks and have a great day, Steve
Hey Larry, the bike weighs about 37lbs. All the extras including tools, tent, panniers etc add another 30lbs. Wasn't bad since their weren't many steep hills. Thanks, Steve
Hi Mike, I run tubeless tires. Never have a bad situation because of a flat with tubeless. Only had one flat in the last 3000 miles and it was easily fixed with a standard tubeless plug and a little air. Tubes make life to difficult. Thanks again, Steve
Hi there and thanks for the question. I eat a 95% plant based diet. Lots of protein, beans, cereals, soups and salads. No special foods for breakfast lunch or dinner. I like to mix it up. No dairy at all. Protein smoothies are a favorite.Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
Sir you are a legend, thank for these videos, very inspirational. i'm heading over from Australia around October 2025- flying into Pittsburgh Airport, doing Montour, GAP, C&O, then flying home from Washington DC - I'm back on my bike after many years, 62 years of age, fat overweight and very unfit - my bike is helping save my life, I,m completing a lot of short overnight trips here in OZ and building on distances as i going. Once again Thank You
Hi there, great to hear from you! I can see that cycling is changing your life for the better. You will have a really nice experience on this trail. Keep on pedaling! Have a great day and all the best, Steve
Loved your video. Back in the 80s living in Reston, Va , just before dawn, I’d ride west on the WO&D towpath to Leesburg, then north and take the ferry to the White’s Ferry restaurant where scratch made pancakes with real maple syrup wood fuel your journey down to DC. Then back to Reston mostly on the WO&D. 100 miles. Now like you in my later 70s I treasure those rides. Glad to follow your adventures.
Hi Charles and thanks for sharing your ride! Thank you for following along. Take care and all the best, Steve
Absolutely beautiful trail and scenery!
Thank you, Steve, for your sharing of such a beautiful bicycle tour!
Hi Gary and thanks for watching and your comment. It was a very nice trail. All the best, Steve
Absolutely a beautiful ride Steve! Your videos are a breath of fresh air, thanks for taking us along.
Thanks Terry! Love your comment, Steve
Epic Fun 🚴♂️😎 Great Series on the GAP & C&O Canal.. reminiscing thru your adventure.. Great Falls is worth the walk 😁
Happy Pedaling 🚴♂️
Yes it was! thanks for watching and your comment, Steve
Another great bike tour on the books. Those waterfalls were spectacular. Take care, Al
Thanks Al! Have a great week, Steve
Wow steve, those views were breathtaking. Good job as always 👍🇮🇪
Thanks John, I always appreciate hearing from you. Take care and have a good week, Steve
Well done, Steve! Quite a beautiful trail ride. Keep on cyclin' !
Thanks Jeff! Happy Sunday, Steve
Thank you for sharing this journey with us. I’m sad to see it end and wanted to give you a heart emoji instead of a thumbs up. I loved it so much! I want to ride both of these trails and can’t wait to follow in your tire tracks soon. Your videos are the best I’ve seen on the C&O and GAP trails. You gave me great information and whetted my appetite without any spoilers. Looking forward to your next adventure. 😊
Thank you so much Shawn! It is a great trail. I really appreciate your nice comment. You will enjoy the trail. Have a wonderful week, Steve
Well done Steve, congrats on a great ride! Love these two trails.
They were awesome, Take care, Steve
What a great looking ride. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Dave, it was one of the best rides. Thanks and take care, Steve
Thanks for this series Steve!! Have a wonderful summer😊
Thanks John, you have an awesome summer too!
Fantastic video series, Steve. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Can’t wait to see where you will take us next!
Hi Elizabeth and thanks again. I've got a couple equipment reviews and then a ride in The Netherlands. That was a really nice time a few weeks ago. Thanks again and have a great week, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling The Netherlands! That’s exciting! Safe travels!
awesome ride. learned alot from watching you do these
Thanks Russell!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey!
Thanks for watching and your comment! Take care, Steve
Such a beautiful area!
It really is! Have a great day, Steve
Hi from Australia. Another great ride and loved the waterfalls.
Hi Keith, it was the best part of the trail. Have a good day, Steve
Thanks Steve. Very enjoyable video. Well done
Thanks Barry, that means a lot! All the best, Steve
Great Trip Steve! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
Thanks John and have a great day, Steve
That was a beautiful last two days; lovely scenery and blue skies.
Yes it was beautiful. Thanks and have a great day, Steve
Excellent ride Steve!
Thanks Andy! All the best, Steve
Congratulations!! Thanks for bringing us along!! Looking forward to your next awesome adventure!!
Hi Amy, I hope your summer is starting off well! After two upcoming equipment review videos I will publish my ride in The Netherlands. That was a great ride two weeks ago. Take care and have an awesome week, Steve
Nice trip Steve, looks like you some great weather!
Hey Gary, good to hear from you! The weather was really nice toward the end of the ride. Have a great week, Steve
Great series. Sorry to see it end 😊. Recently I purchased a garmin varia radar light that syncs up with my edge computer to giving me traffic info behind me. I love it and thought you may be interested in it. Happy riding 😊
Hi Barb, I've heard a lot of good thing about the Varia system. One more level of safety. I wish that trail was a lot longer. Always sad to see an adventure end. But there's always another one around the corner. Have a great week, Steve
So great to see this.Makes me want to move back to DC. Moved to CT after DC and rode the old rail trail (forget the name) I just remember starting in Cheshire. Thanks for taking us on your ride!
Hi there and thanks for your comment! It was probably the Farmington Canal trail. I was on it last week. Great trail. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Just found your channel a couple of days ago. Loved watching the vids since I have been on parts of the GAP and C & O. Can’t wait to see what you are up to next.
Hi there Harriett and thanks for watching and your comment! Those trails are really nice. Busy summer with lots of riding. Have yourself an awesome week, Steve
Such a beautiful trail that I keep going back C&O year by year, especially the Great Falls and Harpers Ferry sections are beautiful. I assume you didn't go to Harpers Ferry because you have to carry a loaded bike up the stairs. Great ride, hope to see you soon on the next one! 👍
Hi Thomas, I can see why you go back to the C&O. Wonderful trail. Have a great week, Steve
Nice!
Thank you from Russ in Avon.
Hey Russ, it was great to meet you last week! The C&O is a great ride. Later this week I will be performing major surgery on my road bike. Installing an electronic shifting system. The installation may involve rubber gloves and a lot of cursing. Video in a few weeks. This week another e-bike review. Don't need one but they're interesting. Busy summer but I hope we can ride together before summer ends. I'll keep in touch. Have a great week, Steve
Steve looking forward to your next adventure.....I've been sidelined with arthritic knees
Hi Joe and thanks. Hope your knee is better soon. Take care, Steve
Great series. I'm thinking that if you had decided to climb that hill instead of doing a hike-a-bike, you'd have done it without much trouble. Waiting for your next adventure.
Hi Fortes and thanks for your comment! I could have climbed that hill, however to maintain my cycling ability as long as possible, I try not to put undo strain on my aging knees. Thanks again and have a great week, Steve
It's amazing, you doing these fantatic rides then documenting them with great videos. Obviously, you do all the filming, but what about editing? Do you do your own editing and about how long does it take to produce one video (not including the ride)? Is your background in filmography? It's fascinating! This 71 year old is green with envy with your skill set. Thanks for all you share.
Hi Dan and thanks for your nice comment. Yes, I do all my own editing in Adobe Premier Pro. It's an ongoing learning process since I don't have a background in filmography. It's a fun hobby. Thanks again and have a great week, Steve
It takes about 30 hours to edit a video
Hello Steve!! Your videos are so well made and evidently much painstaking editing is done before you post them. The sound quality, especially when you're speaking, is excellent. I wanted to ask if during this ride, did you wish at any point that you were riding your Jamis and not the 600X? (Thank you for instilling confidence on those of us who are hesitant to take that first step)
Hi Rod and thank you for your comment. I'm always trying to improve my editing skills. It's fun, but I still have a lot to learn. Because of the muddy conditions I was glad I took my Priority. However, my Jamis would have handled the the trail also. Having wider tires helped get through the mud without a problem and not having a traditional gearing setup was a plus for the unusual conditions. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Hey Steve - great ride - great video!
I’ve got to find a way to get out there with you…
If you’re back in our SE neighborhood please let me know - lunch on me.
Take care - warm regards - David
Alabama
Hi David, nice to hear from you! I hope all is well. Take care, Steve
Great job showing your trip. The other videos I have watched just flew through the trail and it was hard to get a good idea of what you really encounter. How was it getting to the airport from Georgetown on your bike?
Hi Tom and thanks for your comment. After arriving at mile marker 0, I locked my bike and took my valuables in an UBER to the airport. Picked up my rental car and drove back to mile marker 0. Picked up my bike and started driving north to a hotel before driving home the next day. Thanks again and have a good weekend, Steve
So nice! How many miles did you drive home?
Hi and thanks for watching. 352 miles home.
Awesome. We were there earlier in the spring and loved it. What kind of camera are you using?
Hi there, I was using a DJI Pocket 3 as my main camera. And a Insta360 Ace Pro mounted on the handlebars. The Ace Pro is not the best for vlogging since you must hold it two feet away from your face for it to be in focus. Thanks and have a great day, Steve
Your distances are impressive carrying so much gear. How much weight is it?
Hey Larry, the bike weighs about 37lbs. All the extras including tools, tent, panniers etc add another 30lbs. Wasn't bad since their weren't many steep hills. Thanks, Steve
Steve, question; what do you do about flat tires, what’s your set up and how often do you get them if any.
Thank, Mike
Hi Mike, I run tubeless tires. Never have a bad situation because of a flat with tubeless. Only had one flat in the last 3000 miles and it was easily fixed with a standard tubeless plug and a little air. Tubes make life to difficult. Thanks again, Steve
what's your diet?
breakfast, lunch and dinner?
I live in Medford, Oregon.
Hi there and thanks for the question. I eat a 95% plant based diet. Lots of protein, beans, cereals, soups and salads. No special foods for breakfast lunch or dinner. I like to mix it up. No dairy at all. Protein smoothies are a favorite.Thanks again and have a great day, Steve