Thanks for sharing with us. Your footage and narration are always top notch. Honestly some of the best cycling content out there. You capture the feel of being out on your bike about as good as you can, I always enjoy your posts. Thanks Paul!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
In 1978ish I was offered a job as a forester for Custer State Park. Alas, I did not take it due to family constraints. However, I was so impressed by the Park, the management and the beauty of it, I wish I was there now. One thing I remember to this day, just, I believe, east of Custer the town was a restaurant called, "Custer's Last Hamburger Stand". It still cracks me up. Thanks for the informative video, I'd love to ride that some day. Blessings.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! My wife's doesn't really camp either. Plenty of motels in the Black Hills. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
This is by far the Best video I've seen of the Mickelson Trail! Well done Sir! Excellent explanation of the granite outcroppings; never knew that about the crystalline structure; thank you! Just a word of advice; don't be laying down Ace's & 8's and declaring you've got a full-house! You'll be laughed out of the casino! Stealth camp? What stealth camp? ; )
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I know. 2 pairs. You're right, I'm not a card player. LOL! Stealth camping is like stopping on the side of the trail after dark to camp and hope nobody see's you. Some people do that, but it can be risky. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. They are. The whole trail is awesome. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Just got back from a bike touring trip in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. It's great to be out riding again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've also been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
Another wonderful video!! Your lodging/camping choices/decisions (hotel/air BNB, etc.) much appreciated. 1) Would be nice to know names of specific places (hotel, etc.) where you stay 2) Would also be nice to know your transportation decisions (personal vehicle, rental, Amtrak, etc.) to/from starting/ending points of your rides. Looking forward to your next ride!!!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Actually, my wife and I took 2 vehicles out to the Black Hills. That way we could self-shuttle. Small hassle getting out there, but gave us major freedom on the trail. We rode the trail in 4 days. We stayed in Deadwood the first 2 nights and then in Custer for 2 nights. My wife prefers air BnB's. So I leave that up to her. There are lots of accomodations in the Black Hills. It's a popular tourist destination. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
I am sooooo glad I subscribed to your channel. I bike mainly rural roads and gravel coal roads in Southern Indiana but I’m getting into the rail trail bit. Went and rode the Tunnel Hill Rail Trail in Illinois recently and now I need more of these to ride on. The Mic looks like a great trail. Your commentary and drone game is second to none! Thanks for sharing your journey on all these trails!
Love your upright riding posture. Proof it can be done. I had back surgery a few years back. Now always ride upright Dutch style. Outstanding narrative! Many thanks.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I have neck and shoulder issues. The upright position is probably less efficient, but its more comfortable and you can see better. Thanks again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. My wife is very camera shy. I think she would add great interest to the video.She rides some trails with me, but prefers not to be in the video. She has to approve all cameo shots of her. LOL! Stay safe and ride on!
Paul, your videos are a true embodiment of Americana. Always excited to watch your new uploads, and I always end up inspired and excited to get some miles in by the end! This one was especially beautiful--please keep up the good work!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Thanks for stopping and saying Hello. I really appreciate it. The lakefront is awesome. Stay safe and ride on!
I did the Mickelson this year May 2024 ahead of Memorial Day. Ernie, the State Patrol Ranger, was the only person I saw from Pringle to Edgemont, 35 miles. The only con was lack of information on camping along the trail. Most of the trail is ROW thru private land, so make sure you know where the patch’s of Black Hills NF are where wild or dispersed is allowed.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. You met Ernie? He's a cool guy. There are a few shelters for camping along the trail, but not many. And they might not be where you need them to be. Ernie was the one that suggested to me that if you camped off the trail, out of site, not on private property, keep a low profile and don't draw attention to yourself, nobody would bother you. But you didn't hear that from me nor Ernie. Thanks again. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Great video and “dry humor”. And not to forget that succinct philosophical story telling. Thanks for sharing. (BTW Wild Bill’s poker hand was propertied to be 2pair A’s & 8’s not a full house).
Congratulations on putting together the definitive overview of the Mickelson Trail. This was a fantastic video. I ran 50 miles of the northern section of the trail about a year ago but have not done the southern part. I will be sharing this video with a lot of friends who plan to visit the area. Great job.
Thanks, Paul. Your drone game is beautifully complimenting your terrestrial, documentary commentary. These are getting better every summer. I look forward to every one of your trips.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I think this is my best one yet. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Just discovered this channel. Excellent video with great production and sound. Watching this makes me want to load up the truck, leave NW Louisiana and head for the Black Hills and the Mickelson Trail. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Paul for this video. I was able to do a couple of short sections this fall on my way home from Colorado. As you say, it's definitely a must-do and I'm hoping to one day return and do the entire ride. Having taught earth science for 30 years I appreciated your science remarks. Thanks again for the video. It was fun to see the parts I did again.
We live just a few hours from you in mid Missouri on Rte 66. Just returned yesterday from a late season ride on the Mickelson centered around Hill City. We managed to do 3 of the tunnels. It is a well maintained trail with beautiful scenery all along it. Well worth the trip. Ours was cut short a day due to a significant rain snow mix event. Thanks for your efforts to document the beauty and history of the trail.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Mick is a great ride. I've rode across Missouri on the Katy trail and the Trans Am. There's a lot of history on old Rt. 66. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Very good to see you back Paul! Your videos are always interesting and a welcome respite from teaching. Hope you're enjoying retirement my friend! Na zdrowie 😄 Alex 🍻
Alex, sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. So far retirement agrees with me. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thanks Paul. I have to agree you put together some of the best bike related material on the web. The visuals and commentary are great, the music matches well and you keep things moving.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
G'day Paul, I will say it again, you are a legend mate! Great stuff, I learn more about American history, mixed with a bit of comedy and surrounded by some beautiful countryside, that I would get from normal tv or from the library. Love ya stuff mate, watching from Aussie 🇦🇺.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. One of these days I'm coming to Australia to go bike touring. G'day! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
Beautiful trail Paul! Brought back a lot of memories from when I was stationed at Elmsworth AFB outside of Rapid City, SD a couple decades ago lol. It' has some beautiful scenery, even the prairies with the tumbleweed rolling by and coyotes howling. I visited Deadwood and Mt Rushmore several times and went skiing in the Black Hills...good times!!!
New subscriber here, Paul. Love the Mick! Maybe I'm biased as it's in my home state😊.Did it for the first time last year w my girlfriend. Had a blast! Great editing and videography. You absolutely HAVE to do the Hiawatha Trail in NW Montana. Would love to see your video on that. Keep up the content and looking forward to catching up on your previous videos. 🤙🏻🇺🇲🇸🇯
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Mick is a great ride. The Coeur d'lene and Hiawatha trails are on my list. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Great video once again Paul. Drone shots are fantastic. Very informative as usual. I recommended your channel to someone on Facebook this week who was looking to ride Route 66 in Illinois.
Hi, I'm a new subscriber here, thank you for sharing your bike adventure to us. I enjoy watching your bike tour. I feel like I am also riding with you. Thank you and have a safe ride.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎
I was excited to watch this video especially when I saw the location. Great production. Maybe it was the location but your narration reminds me of a documentary with Kevin Costner with narrating.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Kevin Costner?? LOL! Stay safe and ride on!
I like your tour videos very much. They capture the essence of what I like about cycling and give me more trips to add to my bucket list. The video quality and editing is top notch. Keep on keepin on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Wow, what a fantastic trail with an equally fantastic video describing your 4-day journey riding it. Top notch video as always that is not only entertaining but also very informative. Who would guess that you were a science teacher in a former life before retirement? So good to see you back out on your bike and to see your sidekick riding with you! This is a trail that I would have loved to ride back when I was able to do so!!
Thanks Bud, Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Now I'm a full time bike tourist. at least while I can. The Mickelson is a great trail. She's a little camera shy. Thanks for watching. Hope to see you soon.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
I rode part of the trail from Custer towards Hill City and back and now that I have retired I plan to ride the whole thing. I was thinking of camping somewhere in the middle and riding to the north and south ends and back on different days, but I’ve also heard of people parking in Edgemont and getting a shuttle ride to Deadwood then riding back to their car. In the section I rode sometimes the edge of the trail was soft, so I stayed to the middle as much as possible. There were people walking near Custer but not many bikes.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Actually, my wife and I took 2 vehicles out to the Black Hills. That way we could self-shuttle. Small hassle getting out there, but gave us major freedom on the trail. I'm sure there are shuttles, but I have no information about it. Have a great trip!! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Mickelson is a great trail and the Black Hills are truly special. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
One of my favorite places to ride. I have ridden in the "Big Mick" twice. It is riding the whole trail, 109 miles, in a day. As a 62 year old who is just in my third year of biking that means ample breaks and around 11 hours to complete the ride. The "Big Mick" ride is supported so you do not need to bring food, they can help if you have breakdowns (at trailheads or where the trail is by the road) and they have shuttles to get you back to Deadwood (always rides south). Highly recommended. If you want to take more time to look at the scenery then you will need more time. We ran into cattle on the trail one year, but not the other year. Have seen a buffalo heard near the trail both years. South end has no cattle gates, which is nice. I agree that the trail is well built and maintained.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Black Hills are awesome. 109 miles in a day is no small feat. Sounds like a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Okay! Okay! I'm convinced. I'll put it on my list. I'm building up a bike packing bike out of an old cheap ROYCE UNION dumpster bike. Maybe I'll ride that one on it (?) Thanks, amigo.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
excellent vids, drone views, description of the trail, elevations and what to physically expect, and timing for sections to plan for and lodging. dialogue was perfect. thx for sharing vid.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Paul, thanks for the great videos! I just recently found them and have been catching up. Your tag line, "go ride your bike." Has been responsible for motivating me to get out and ride my bike last Monday (almost 4 hours) and again today (2.5 hours). Thanks for sharing your videos with all of us, and motivating us to go ride our bikes!
i rand the Deadwood Michelson marathon in hmm, 2002 maybe, it started and finished in Deadwood. not sure of its course at this point. But, I've not seen most of the sections you've featured and I'd like to. thx for showing us the complete section all 109
Great video, i rode most of the trail in August from Crazy Horse to Deadwood on my cross America bike tour, it cost $10 for bikes at Crazy Horse carving, one of the highlights of the trip.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I love Sheep's Canyon too. My wife's favorite part of the trail too. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on! 😎
Excellent video Paul! I rode the Mickelson in mid-September 2015, perfect weather. Went to the end then turned east to Grasslands National Park, and back north through the park and into the town of Custer for a nice Lollipop route back to Deadwood. I saw a few day hikers and day cyclists, but no one camping or riding the whole route. Very peaceful and quiet route. A park ranger told me not to filter the stream water due to old mining run-off toxicity. Have you ridden the Cowboy Trail in Nebraska? Thanks for video and promoting rail trails.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I rode (next to) the Cowboy trail. The Sand Hills in Nebraska are awesome. I found the trail to be soft, especially with a full load and thinner tires. The road next to the trail had a nice wide paved shoulder, so I opted for the road. The bridge near Valentine over the Niobrara is pretty cool. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I had to try the disc brakes and fat tires.Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Good to see you back and especially to see your wife spending time with you on the trail. I noticed the new Surley. I hope your beloved Miyata wasn't totaled in the accident.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. I can get her to ride 20 miles on a bike trail with me, no more than that. No, I totaled my Trek 520. The Surly replaced that one. Details later. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
New subscriber here, glad you showed up in my feed! I wasn't familiar with the Mich but your video makes it looks like I def want to add to my biking bucket list.
Ok, I have to say, you did a good job on this and the C&O/GAP videos. Great footage, great info, and excellent narration. Thanks for an enjoyable and very helpful video as I prepare to start bikepacking.
Thanks for sharing with us. Your footage and narration are always top notch. Honestly some of the best cycling content out there. You capture the feel of being out on your bike about as good as you can, I always enjoy your posts. Thanks Paul!
I agree.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Delighted to see you back on your bike once again, long may you continue! Thanks for sharing another great video.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
In 1978ish I was offered a job as a forester for Custer State Park. Alas, I did not take it due to family constraints. However, I was so impressed by the Park, the management and the beauty of it, I wish I was there now. One thing I remember to this day, just, I believe, east of Custer the town was a restaurant called, "Custer's Last Hamburger Stand". It still cracks me up. Thanks for the informative video, I'd love to ride that some day. Blessings.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Its a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
The best video of the Mickelson trail that I’ve seen.
The Mick is a great trail! Thanks, I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Great review! Thanks for letting us know you stayed in motels. That peaked my wife's interest.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! My wife's doesn't really camp either. Plenty of motels in the Black Hills. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
This is by far the Best video I've seen of the Mickelson Trail! Well done Sir! Excellent explanation of the granite outcroppings; never knew that about the crystalline structure; thank you! Just a word of advice; don't be laying down Ace's & 8's and declaring you've got a full-house! You'll be laughed out of the casino! Stealth camp? What stealth camp? ; )
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I know. 2 pairs. You're right, I'm not a card player. LOL! Stealth camping is like stopping on the side of the trail after dark to camp and hope nobody see's you. Some people do that, but it can be risky. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Those tunnels are awesome
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. They are. The whole trail is awesome. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
We did part of it a couple of years ago. I've always wanted to go back and do the entire trail. Now I want to do it even more. Thanks.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Really great to see you out there again, Paul. I’ve missed your adventures and your very straight commentary. Hope you get out again soon.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Just got back from a bike touring trip in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. It's great to be out riding again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Great video Paul....I'll be adding the Mick to my riding bucket list.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
thank god you posted another video Paul, both my wife and i love watching your videos !!
Sorry for the slow response. I've also been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
Another wonderful video!! Your lodging/camping choices/decisions (hotel/air BNB, etc.) much appreciated. 1) Would be nice to know names of specific places (hotel, etc.) where you stay 2) Would also be nice to know your transportation decisions (personal vehicle, rental, Amtrak, etc.) to/from starting/ending points of your rides. Looking forward to your next ride!!!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Actually, my wife and I took 2 vehicles out to the Black Hills. That way we could self-shuttle. Small hassle getting out there, but gave us major freedom on the trail. We rode the trail in 4 days. We stayed in Deadwood the first 2 nights and then in Custer for 2 nights. My wife prefers air BnB's. So I leave that up to her. There are lots of accomodations in the Black Hills. It's a popular tourist destination. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thank you so much!!@@paulsuchecki3985
I am sooooo glad I subscribed to your channel. I bike mainly rural roads and gravel coal roads in Southern Indiana but I’m getting into the rail trail bit. Went and rode the Tunnel Hill Rail Trail in Illinois recently and now I need more of these to ride on. The Mic looks like a great trail. Your commentary and drone game is second to none! Thanks for sharing your journey on all these trails!
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
The Katy in Missouri, The Gap in PA, and the C@O are also ones you shouldn't miss.
Love your upright riding posture. Proof it can be done. I had back surgery a few years back. Now always ride upright Dutch style. Outstanding narrative! Many thanks.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I have neck and shoulder issues. The upright position is probably less efficient, but its more comfortable and you can see better. Thanks again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
I’ve watched most of your videos and this one tops them all. The drone shots, the geology, trail notes…just perfect.
PS My wife and I would love at least a few bits that include your supportive wife.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. My wife is very camera shy. I think she would add great interest to the video.She rides some trails with me, but prefers not to be in the video. She has to approve all cameo shots of her. LOL! Stay safe and ride on!
Paul, your videos are a true embodiment of Americana. Always excited to watch your new uploads, and I always end up inspired and excited to get some miles in by the end! This one was especially beautiful--please keep up the good work!
I agree, it's super americana, and I love it! Appreciation for the beauty of the land and its history
@@uniworkhorse I do second your thoughts. Cheers.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
This was our first time seeing your videos. What a blessing! It was just beautiful! 😊
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎
It was great meeting you in Chicago a couple weeks ago! My wife and I were grinning the rest of our ride
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Thanks for stopping and saying Hello. I really appreciate it. The lakefront is awesome. Stay safe and ride on!
I did the Mickelson this year May 2024 ahead of Memorial Day. Ernie, the State Patrol Ranger, was the only person I saw from Pringle to Edgemont, 35 miles. The only con was lack of information on camping along the trail. Most of the trail is ROW thru private land, so make sure you know where the patch’s of Black Hills NF are where wild or dispersed is allowed.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. You met Ernie? He's a cool guy. There are a few shelters for camping along the trail, but not many. And they might not be where you need them to be. Ernie was the one that suggested to me that if you camped off the trail, out of site, not on private property, keep a low profile and don't draw attention to yourself, nobody would bother you. But you didn't hear that from me nor Ernie. Thanks again. Stay safe and ride on!
You lucky dude!!!!! On my retirement to do list!!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
No worries! Iunderstand!!
Great video and “dry humor”. And not to forget that succinct philosophical story telling. Thanks for sharing. (BTW Wild Bill’s poker hand was propertied to be 2pair A’s & 8’s not a full house).
Great job paul
Sorry for the slow response. I've also been out bike touring.Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
@paulsuchecki3985 no problemo, I'm surprised you responded at all. Can't wait to see the next adventure. Have a great day.
Old-School panniers, da bomb!💣💥
The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Congratulations on putting together the definitive overview of the Mickelson Trail. This was a fantastic video. I ran 50 miles of the northern section of the trail about a year ago but have not done the southern part. I will be sharing this video with a lot of friends who plan to visit the area. Great job.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Black Hills are awesome! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thanks, Paul. Your drone game is beautifully complimenting your terrestrial, documentary commentary. These are getting better every summer. I look forward to every one of your trips.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I think this is my best one yet. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Just discovered this channel. Excellent video with great production and sound. Watching this makes me want to load up the truck, leave NW Louisiana and head for the Black Hills and the Mickelson Trail. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Black Hills are awesome. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thanks Paul for this video. I was able to do a couple of short sections this fall on my way home from Colorado. As you say, it's definitely a must-do and I'm hoping to one day return and do the entire ride. Having taught earth science for 30 years I appreciated your science remarks. Thanks again for the video. It was fun to see the parts I did again.
Thanks! You're welcome. The science is what I love about it. Hope you make it back and finish it. Stay safe and ride on!
We live just a few hours from you in mid Missouri on Rte 66. Just returned yesterday from a late season ride on the Mickelson centered around Hill City. We managed to do 3 of the tunnels. It is a well maintained trail with beautiful scenery all along it. Well worth the trip. Ours was cut short a day due to a significant rain snow mix event. Thanks for your efforts to document the beauty and history of the trail.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Mick is a great ride. I've rode across Missouri on the Katy trail and the Trans Am. There's a lot of history on old Rt. 66. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Very good to see you back Paul! Your videos are always interesting and a welcome respite from teaching. Hope you're enjoying retirement my friend! Na zdrowie 😄 Alex 🍻
Alex, sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. So far retirement agrees with me. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thanks Paul. I have to agree you put together some of the best bike related material on the web. The visuals and commentary are great, the music matches well and you keep things moving.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
G'day Paul, I will say it again, you are a legend mate! Great stuff, I learn more about American history, mixed with a bit of comedy and surrounded by some beautiful countryside, that I would get from normal tv or from the library. Love ya stuff mate, watching from Aussie 🇦🇺.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. One of these days I'm coming to Australia to go bike touring. G'day! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
I ran the Deadwood marathon twice. Beautiful scenery.
Love the Black Hills. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Great adventure. Stay safe and ride on!
Nice work much appreciated 🚴🚴🚴
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Wonderful episode. I like your narration very much. Thanks for takin me along. Best wishes from Germany
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Greetings from the USA. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Rock On Paul Rock Onnn!! 👍👍
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
A Trail Guide for the Mickelson Trail Black Hills of South by Aleen Golis is definitely suggested reading for those who plan to visit.
I agree. There's so much to see in the Black Hills. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and Ride on!
Beautiful trail Paul! Brought back a lot of memories from when I was stationed at Elmsworth AFB outside of Rapid City, SD a couple decades ago lol. It' has some beautiful scenery, even the prairies with the tumbleweed rolling by and coyotes howling. I visited Deadwood and Mt Rushmore several times and went skiing in the Black Hills...good times!!!
What a beautiful video. Loved the drone shots, and the tunnel shots in particular!! Thanks!!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I love my drone. Its like a flying camera. Its a fun toy. Stay safe and ride on!
New subscriber here, Paul. Love the Mick! Maybe I'm biased as it's in my home state😊.Did it for the first time last year w my girlfriend. Had a blast! Great editing and videography.
You absolutely HAVE to do the Hiawatha Trail in NW Montana. Would love to see your video on that.
Keep up the content and looking forward to catching up on your previous videos. 🤙🏻🇺🇲🇸🇯
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Mick is a great ride. The Coeur d'lene and Hiawatha trails are on my list. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
It is a great video full on information scenery and humor. Thank you Paul, from Oregon state. Cheers.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I hope to ride in Oregon next summer. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Great video once again Paul. Drone shots are fantastic. Very informative as usual. I recommended your channel to someone on Facebook this week who was looking to ride Route 66 in Illinois.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Little Big Man quote! ❤️
Thanks. 😎
Hi, I'm a new subscriber here, thank you for sharing your bike adventure to us. I enjoy watching your bike tour. I feel like I am also riding with you. Thank you and have a safe ride.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Awesome Video.. This trail has been on my short bucket list for a while.. 🚴♂️😎🚐
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Nice video. I like the narration. It was informative without being too wordy, if that makes sense. A lot of good photography in here too.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Great review, Paul! I appreciate the effort you put into this. I'll definitely be adding the Mickelson Trail to my list! Cheers!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Mick is a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Loving your videos Paul 😊 keep it up ❤
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Nice job, brother came in from Mt Rushmore to Hill city last year to Deadwood on our cross country trek. Awesome trail!
Very cool! Thanks for watching. Sounds like a great ride. Stay safe and ride on!
I was excited to watch this video especially when I saw the location. Great production. Maybe it was the location but your narration reminds me of a documentary with Kevin Costner with narrating.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Kevin Costner?? LOL! Stay safe and ride on!
thanks Paul, another fine route with lots of history, great stuff
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
I like your tour videos very much. They capture the essence of what I like about cycling and give me more trips to add to my bucket list. The video quality and editing is top notch. Keep on keepin on!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thank Paul
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Always Great to ride With You Paul
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Another outstanding video. This is the 4th video of yours that I have watched. I like the new Surley, Nice Ride!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Wow, what a fantastic trail with an equally fantastic video describing your 4-day journey riding it. Top notch video as always that is not only entertaining but also very informative. Who would guess that you were a science teacher in a former life before retirement? So good to see you back out on your bike and to see your sidekick riding with you! This is a trail that I would have loved to ride back when I was able to do so!!
Thanks Bud, Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Now I'm a full time bike tourist. at least while I can. The Mickelson is a great trail. She's a little camera shy. Thanks for watching. Hope to see you soon.
love the drone shots!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Another one for my bucket list. Thanks for your always spectacular footage and commentary!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Keep on Riding ✌️Appreciate the great content.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on! (Sorry for the slow response).
Great production and great music. Thanks for this.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on! (Sorry for the slow response).
I love your videos Paul! Keep on pedaling
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
I rode part of the trail from Custer towards Hill City and back and now that I have retired I plan to ride the whole thing. I was thinking of camping somewhere in the middle and riding to the north and south ends and back on different days, but I’ve also heard of people parking in Edgemont and getting a shuttle ride to Deadwood then riding back to their car.
In the section I rode sometimes the edge of the trail was soft, so I stayed to the middle as much as possible. There were people walking near Custer but not many bikes.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Actually, my wife and I took 2 vehicles out to the Black Hills. That way we could self-shuttle. Small hassle getting out there, but gave us major freedom on the trail. I'm sure there are shuttles, but I have no information about it. Have a great trip!! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing. We have that trail on our list for our new ebikes. Glad we got a glimpse of your cute wife!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Mickelson is a great trail and the Black Hills are truly special. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Looks like a beautiful trail! Putting it on my bucket list.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
One of my favorite places to ride. I have ridden in the "Big Mick" twice. It is riding the whole trail, 109 miles, in a day. As a 62 year old who is just in my third year of biking that means ample breaks and around 11 hours to complete the ride. The "Big Mick" ride is supported so you do not need to bring food, they can help if you have breakdowns (at trailheads or where the trail is by the road) and they have shuttles to get you back to Deadwood (always rides south). Highly recommended. If you want to take more time to look at the scenery then you will need more time. We ran into cattle on the trail one year, but not the other year. Have seen a buffalo heard near the trail both years. South end has no cattle gates, which is nice. I agree that the trail is well built and maintained.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Black Hills are awesome. 109 miles in a day is no small feat. Sounds like a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Beautiful part of South Dakota.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I love the Mickelson trail. It's one of the best.
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thank you.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Thanks for the video. This is on my bucket list.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Paul, yet another great video representing a great trail❤🎉😅😊Thank you for brining us along with you.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Another great video of a great trail. Thanks.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thanks for a great video with excellent drone work! Love the “inclusion” of geology too. 😉👍
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Black Hills is all about the geology. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Okay! Okay! I'm convinced. I'll put it on my list. I'm building up a bike packing bike out of an old cheap ROYCE UNION dumpster bike. Maybe I'll ride that one on it (?) Thanks, amigo.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
@paulsuchecki3985 It's alright Amigo 👍 Touring is always a great excuse. You keep all them little parts shinning.
Great video and history 👏
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Great stuff as usual, great drone shots and music. Your commentary is the best of the bike trip videos, be they trail or road.
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on! (Sorry for the slow response).
excellent vids, drone views, description of the trail, elevations and what to physically expect, and timing for sections to plan for and lodging. dialogue was perfect. thx for sharing vid.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. Stay safe and ride on!
Awesome video thank you Paul!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
I've been to the Black Hills many times but have not done thing trail yet. It's been on my list though.
Another Great video!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Paul, thanks for the great videos! I just recently found them and have been catching up. Your tag line, "go ride your bike." Has been responsible for motivating me to get out and ride my bike last Monday (almost 4 hours) and again today (2.5 hours). Thanks for sharing your videos with all of us, and motivating us to go ride our bikes!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! So, it's working then? Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
i rand the Deadwood Michelson marathon in hmm, 2002 maybe, it started and finished in Deadwood. not sure of its course at this point. But, I've not seen most of the sections you've featured and I'd like to. thx for showing us the complete section all 109
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Great video, i rode most of the trail in August from Crazy Horse to Deadwood on my cross America bike tour, it cost $10 for bikes at Crazy Horse carving, one of the highlights of the trip.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Black Hills are amazing. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
I worked marking that trail while employed with the Black Hills NF off of the Custer ranger district.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Black Hills are pretty special. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
We were there a month ago and I biked about 50 miles of it... WONDERFUL trail! We love the Black Hills area and can't wait to go back! Thanks!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! It's a great trail. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Love riding the Mick! Sheep’s Canyon was my favorite section!
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I love Sheep's Canyon too. My wife's favorite part of the trail too. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Great to have you back Paul.😊
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on! 😎
Excellent video Paul! I rode the Mickelson in mid-September 2015, perfect weather. Went to the end then turned east to Grasslands National Park, and back north through the park and into the town of Custer for a nice Lollipop route back to Deadwood. I saw a few day hikers and day cyclists, but no one camping or riding the whole route. Very peaceful and quiet route. A park ranger told me not to filter the stream water due to old mining run-off toxicity. Have you ridden the Cowboy Trail in Nebraska? Thanks for video and promoting rail trails.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I rode (next to) the Cowboy trail. The Sand Hills in Nebraska are awesome. I found the trail to be soft, especially with a full load and thinner tires. The road next to the trail had a nice wide paved shoulder, so I opted for the road. The bridge near Valentine over the Niobrara is pretty cool. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
I have missed a few episodes somehow. Mickelson trail definitely on my list. Surly Bike? Nice. Thanks for taking us along.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I had to try the disc brakes and fat tires.Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Hi Paul, thanks for the vid again. Tell your wife she is lovely and has fan in the Netherlands. You are blessed.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I'll tell her. Thanks. Stay safe and ride on!!
BTW, cool background music!!
Thanks again. 😎
As always, superb. Great scenery and information. Thanks for the geology lesson...🚴♂️🚴♂️🚴♂️
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Amazing video and place. Thank to you I have added these rail trails to my must ride bucket list whenever I get the chance to visit the USA.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Great work, Paul. You are really hitting your stride as a bicycle documentarian.
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate it. Having fun for sure. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on! 😎
Good to see you back and especially to see your wife spending time with you on the trail.
I noticed the new Surley. I hope your beloved Miyata wasn't totaled in the accident.
Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. I can get her to ride 20 miles on a bike trail with me, no more than that. No, I totaled my Trek 520. The Surly replaced that one. Details later. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Hello Paul! Great video and wonderful coverage of the trail highlights. I will add it to my Bicycling Bucket List. Thanks, Tony
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Excellent video and good job narrating. This is on my bucket list and thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Its a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
New subscriber here, glad you showed up in my feed! I wasn't familiar with the Mich but your video makes it looks like I def want to add to my biking bucket list.
Welcome aboard. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
You need to try the Kettle Valley Rail trail from Kelowna BC down thru Chute Lake and into Penticton. Unforgettable!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Yes, I agree. It's on my list. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Cool! Never heard of this trail! Thanks for bringing us here! Looks ideal for a gravel bike.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Its a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Great video Paul. Best wishes ✌️
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Ok, I have to say, you did a good job on this and the C&O/GAP videos. Great footage, great info, and excellent narration. Thanks for an enjoyable and very helpful video as I prepare to start bikepacking.
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Another GREAT video! We are headed that way now!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Mick is a great trail. Have fun!! Stay safe and ride on!
I've been wondering when you would get out there. Great video brother!!
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! It's a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!