Fantastic! Your take is so positive and fun! No rush, great views for us. Thank you! Rode the Katy in September and plan to ride the Ohio to Erie with a bud next spring. Your channel is wonderful!
Bike shoes? Clip less, peddle fenders or plain shoe? I ride clip less on my touring 🚲 but my casual or electric plain shoe. GREAT 🧦! Thank you for taking us along. Ride On!
Thanks. Glad you’re enjoying it. I use plain ole hiking trail runners. I’m off the bike exploring so much that clipless just doesn’t work. I bought Diety pedals that have teeth that give you just enough grip to get some pull as I rotate.
I'm in the process of planning a trip to the Katy this spring for my wife and I's 20th anniversary. I appreciate you sharing this series, it's very informative and enjoyable. Thanks for the tips along the way too! Looking forward to the next episode. 😎
@@DeniseLookingOut I just realized that it posted my comment on the wrong video somehow. I meant it to post on your new video about the Katy trail. 🤷🏼♂️ Anyways thanks again.
I live nearby and ride Independence to Edgewater often. Good on you for surviving Rockside Rd! Great videos, I've done Ohio to Erie and am considering Erie to Ohio solo soon.
@@noisufnoc thanks. Yeah that road was no fun. I’ll definitely get back and do Northbound. I’ve heard it’s a completely different experience going in the opposite direction. Happy planning!
Enjoying ALL your videos. Rwf the rear bag, I got sold on the bike backing bags and did the Hreat divide in 16' and had nothing but problems with mine too, flopping down and hitting my rear tire day two I spent all day stopping and pinching. Most frustrating. Despite extra straps, finally in whitefish got.more straps. But dang a pai. To pack and put on each morning. I'm sure much better rear tail packs than what I had out there, but yup, I've gn3 back to racks. Cheers, hoping to head out from Michigan in a few days to do the GAP out and back first time towing dogs, I'll be slow but I have time
Yeah that seat post bag can be a pain but I use it when I’m not carrying my camp setup. I go full panniers for bike camping. Hope the GAP was awesome! I tried getting my beagle trained to the trailer. He hated it. He loves front-load cargo bikes. Got my eyes on a deal on one of those.
Loving this content and doing the research. Any thoughts on doing this on a 20 ish year old recumbent? I am doing the GAP this year with it and looking at your videos and seeing if will work. I have not got through all the videos, but up to day 2 looks doable on this bike
Thanks. For sure, you could do OTET on a recumbent. The canal section is really the only gravel trail. The rest is paved. You’ll see a trike crew did it even with crazy tree damage. You’re going to love the GAP too. So pretty. I have videos on it too.
I’m an incumbent trike rider due to health reasons I’m hoping to ride that trail someday. I never rode on crushed limestone before it looks like it would he messy and hard on your chain is it.?Love your videos. Looks like so much fun.
I know trikes that have done the Ohio Erie Canal Trail. It’s only 50 miles that are stone of the total 326 miles OTET. It’s actually crushed pretty good and fast. In rain, it would be a little messy but not as bad as the C&O which I didn’t see any trikes on. But you definitely wanna clean the chain after. Connie, there’s Trike Club on Facebook in Ohio. Might wanna ask those folks about trike specific questions. They’re good folks.
The Towpath through The Cuyahoga Nat'l Park is an absolute MESS when it has rained. Otherwise, it is fast because it is mainly fairly flat. The Beaver Marsh didn't used to be so overgrown. I wish they would clean it out. You can't see the critters with all the vegetation. I lived in Canal Fulton and you had ice cream at my favorite ice cream place! They make it there and it is the best! Too bad you didn't go check out Brimstone Bicycle shop. Eric would have loved to talk to you.
What a treasure to have lived near the park. That ice cream was so goood. I’ll remember that bike shop. I’m sure I’ll make my way to that trail again soon.
Might do this trail but just looked at Amtrak. Chicago to Cincy train arrives at 0330! NOT really a good time to arrive at trailhead but maybe I can sleep on a bench till first light in Cincy.😂
Ouch that’s a hard Amtrak schedule. You could snooze at the Amtrak Station until you’re ready to roll on the trail. Or find an all night diner and grab an early breakfast then roll. I’d prolly just start riding. I enjoy night riding.
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage just seeing this. I stayed in Massillon at Hampton Inn. I also stayed in Independence just outside of Cleveland. It’s right on the other side of Cuyahoga. Candlewood Suites by the Interstate.
Hi. I grew up in Akron and was on the cascade lock park board that developed the bike trail between the national park and downtown Akron I now live in in Louisville my and help build bike trails here
Awesome pt 2 can't wait for 3.. It's cool you got to meet Tim. Even though I live in the same state (opposite end) I've never got to meet him. His channel is awesome.
Enjoying sharing in your journey. Your videos are definitely prompting me to make this ride a priority for 2023! And nice t-shirt in the end of this video. ;-)
Do it! Do it! It’ll be a long, long chill ride compared to some of the technical trails you’ve battled this year! People ask me about the shirt all the time! Thanks for sending it over. 🙌
Awesome video! I'm living in the Cleveland area and I just discovered bikepacking this year as I did the GAP and C&O trails with my brother this June. I've been eyeing the OTET for my next big adventure but for now I'll just live vicariously through your videos
I really enjoyed the first 2 days of your bike trip. I live near Independence and ride the trail quite often from Cleveland to Rockside and other trails in the area. You can connect up to 12 different trail systems in a 50 mile radius. Driving up Rockside Rd is not recommended but you needed to get to your hotel. The Cuyahoga valley has a hill on both sides so it is pick your poison on what hill to climb. Question as I can not find the rest of the day trips 3, 4, 5? Great videos and enjoyed the trips to Massillon!
Hi David. Yeah Rockside is no fun. I definitely wanna plan another trip up there and set up a base camp then explore all of the awesome trails. More of that trip videos are coming soon. I squeeze in editing when I can with work and adventuring while the weather’s great. Day 3 coming very soon!
Was thinking it would be cool if you'd run into Tim or friends. That was great that you were able to ride together. Also, cool Kentucky Cycling shirt. You get to hang out with some neat folks.
Ya know that’s become one of my favorite shirts!!! That’s something I learned from you to connect with other folks on rides. Tim was super fun to ride with.
Cool to see friends meeting friends. Tim and I were talking about the fact the he was hoping to go with me to JB when you and I met randomly at the campsite. You’ve officially met the original three from Tim’s LiveStreams now. (Tim, Ben and Ben)
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Just found your video... In this section you literally went through my backyard !! Safe travels !!
I absolutely loved that section of trail! Kinda jealous it’s in your backyard! Enjoy it! Happy trails!
Very cool video. I used to ride that section in Independence in the 80's. Brutal hills leading out of the valley.
Thanks! Oh I bet. I could see the hills around. But gorgeous section of the trail!
Fantastic! Your take is so positive and fun! No rush, great views for us. Thank you! Rode the Katy in September and plan to ride the Ohio to Erie with a bud next spring. Your channel is wonderful!
Awww thanks. I try. The Katy and OTET are stellar trails.
So many boardwalks! Do you know what that long concrete hump structure is to your right at about 12:29?
@@billincolumbia yeah a lot of boardwalks. I have no idea what that concrete structure is.
Great Video! Clevelander here, and usually on those trails so look forward to seeing the future parts!
Thanks!
Bike shoes? Clip less, peddle fenders or plain shoe? I ride clip less on my touring 🚲 but my casual or electric plain shoe. GREAT 🧦! Thank you for taking us along. Ride On!
Thanks. Glad you’re enjoying it. I use plain ole hiking trail runners. I’m off the bike exploring so much that clipless just doesn’t work. I bought Diety pedals that have teeth that give you just enough grip to get some pull as I rotate.
I'm in the process of planning a trip to the Katy this spring for my wife and I's 20th anniversary. I appreciate you sharing this series, it's very informative and enjoyable. Thanks for the tips along the way too! Looking forward to the next episode. 😎
Awesome! You’re gonna have an amazing time! Glad you’re enjoying the videos.
@@DeniseLookingOut I just realized that it posted my comment on the wrong video somehow. I meant it to post on your new video about the Katy trail. 🤷🏼♂️ Anyways thanks again.
Welcome to Akron
Love your videos! Keep them coming.
Thank you! Will do.
I live nearby and ride Independence to Edgewater often. Good on you for surviving Rockside Rd! Great videos, I've done Ohio to Erie and am considering Erie to Ohio solo soon.
@@noisufnoc thanks. Yeah that road was no fun. I’ll definitely get back and do Northbound. I’ve heard it’s a completely different experience going in the opposite direction. Happy planning!
Looking forward riding this in May. 👍
May on the OTET will be beautiful!
What beautiful scenery and thank you for sharing the video.
Cuyahoga was really pretty.
Enjoying ALL your videos. Rwf the rear bag, I got sold on the bike backing bags and did the Hreat divide in 16' and had nothing but problems with mine too, flopping down and hitting my rear tire day two I spent all day stopping and pinching. Most frustrating. Despite extra straps, finally in whitefish got.more straps. But dang a pai. To pack and put on each morning. I'm sure much better rear tail packs than what I had out there, but yup, I've gn3 back to racks. Cheers, hoping to head out from Michigan in a few days to do the GAP out and back first time towing dogs, I'll be slow but I have time
Yeah that seat post bag can be a pain but I use it when I’m not carrying my camp setup. I go full panniers for bike camping.
Hope the GAP was awesome! I tried getting my beagle trained to the trailer. He hated it. He loves front-load cargo bikes. Got my eyes on a deal on one of those.
And so cool you got to ride with Tim, we follow his channel too
Loving this content and doing the research. Any thoughts on doing this on a 20 ish year old recumbent? I am doing the GAP this year with it and looking at your videos and seeing if will work. I have not got through all the videos, but up to day 2 looks doable on this bike
Thanks. For sure, you could do OTET on a recumbent. The canal section is really the only gravel trail. The rest is paved. You’ll see a trike crew did it even with crazy tree damage. You’re going to love the GAP too. So pretty. I have videos on it too.
I'm enjoying your journey!
Thanks.
I’m an incumbent trike rider due to health reasons I’m hoping to ride that trail someday. I never rode on crushed limestone before it looks like it would he messy and hard on your chain is it.?Love your videos. Looks like so much fun.
I know trikes that have done the Ohio Erie Canal Trail. It’s only 50 miles that are stone of the total 326 miles OTET. It’s actually crushed pretty good and fast. In rain, it would be a little messy but not as bad as the C&O which I didn’t see any trikes on. But you definitely wanna clean the chain after. Connie, there’s Trike Club on Facebook in Ohio. Might wanna ask those folks about trike specific questions. They’re good folks.
@@DeniseLookingOut Thank you Denise . I got off FB ,because of all the political crap. I know I miss out on finding trike people.
@@conniehoyle2669 gotcha. They may be on other platforms or have their own site. I’m not sure.
Okay, you convinced me that this is a great stretch of the trail to ride! I'll be doing it solo, too. I enjoy your videos!
Yay! You’re gonna love. Have a blast.
The Towpath through The Cuyahoga Nat'l Park is an absolute MESS when it has rained. Otherwise, it is fast because it is mainly fairly flat. The Beaver Marsh didn't used to be so overgrown. I wish they would clean it out. You can't see the critters with all the vegetation. I lived in Canal Fulton and you had ice cream at my favorite ice cream place! They make it there and it is the best! Too bad you didn't go check out Brimstone Bicycle shop. Eric would have loved to talk to you.
What a treasure to have lived near the park. That ice cream was so goood. I’ll remember that bike shop. I’m sure I’ll make my way to that trail again soon.
DENISE , love your content… Massillon is pronounced “ MASS-LINN”….✌️KEV
@@TroyPalumalu Thanks! haha nice. Local pronunciations are always fun!
Might do this trail but just looked at Amtrak. Chicago to Cincy train arrives at 0330! NOT really a good time to arrive at trailhead but maybe I can sleep on a bench till first light in Cincy.😂
Ouch that’s a hard Amtrak schedule. You could snooze at the Amtrak Station until you’re ready to roll on the trail. Or find an all night diner and grab an early breakfast then roll. I’d prolly just start riding. I enjoy night riding.
Where did you stay in Akron? I'm in millersburg now heading north and I can't find a room anywhere
@@JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage just seeing this. I stayed in Massillon at Hampton Inn. I also stayed in Independence just outside of Cleveland. It’s right on the other side of Cuyahoga. Candlewood Suites by the Interstate.
Hi. I grew up in Akron and was on the cascade lock park board that developed the bike trail between the national park and downtown Akron I now live in in Louisville my and help build bike trails here
Bungee cords (the)Starbucks and cool socks you’re my kind of people lol awesome video, Quick question what kind of camera do you have ?
Ha yeah!!! I just use an iPhone11 and a GoPro Hero 8 Black. Major upgrades coming in 2023.
Awesome pt 2 can't wait for 3.. It's cool you got to meet Tim. Even though I live in the same state (opposite end) I've never got to meet him. His channel is awesome.
Thanks! Not to be a spoiler but Day 3 starts the craziness I encountered this trip 😱😳😁lol
It was awesome to catch up with Tim. Good dude!
Enjoying sharing in your journey. Your videos are definitely prompting me to make this ride a priority for 2023! And nice t-shirt in the end of this video. ;-)
Do it! Do it! It’ll be a long, long chill ride compared to some of the technical trails you’ve battled this year!
People ask me about the shirt all the time! Thanks for sending it over. 🙌
Awesome 👍
Awesome video! I'm living in the Cleveland area and I just discovered bikepacking this year as I did the GAP and C&O trails with my brother this June. I've been eyeing the OTET for my next big adventure but for now I'll just live vicariously through your videos
Awesome! Welcome! Bikepacking is so addictive! OTET was so worth it even with the craziness I experienced. I’ll do it again and the Gap and C&O.
I ended up doing the OTET this May! Had some crazy thunderstorms on the first day but luckily no other issues beyond that.@@DeniseLookingOut
I really enjoyed the first 2 days of your bike trip. I live near Independence and ride the trail quite often from Cleveland to Rockside and other trails in the area. You can connect up to 12 different trail systems in a 50 mile radius. Driving up Rockside Rd is not recommended but you needed to get to your hotel. The Cuyahoga valley has a hill on both sides so it is pick your poison on what hill to climb.
Question as I can not find the rest of the day trips 3, 4, 5?
Great videos and enjoyed the trips to Massillon!
Hi David. Yeah Rockside is no fun. I definitely wanna plan another trip up there and set up a base camp then explore all of the awesome trails. More of that trip videos are coming soon. I squeeze in editing when I can with work and adventuring while the weather’s great. Day 3 coming very soon!
you're badass Denise
Denise, you seem to prefer stops at breweries. 🍺 I think I am going to like following you on this trip! 👍
🤣🙌🍻 I do like the breweries! So many along the OTET!
Was thinking it would be cool if you'd run into Tim or friends. That was great that you were able to ride together. Also, cool Kentucky Cycling shirt. You get to hang out with some neat folks.
Ya know that’s become one of my favorite shirts!!!
That’s something I learned from you to connect with other folks on rides. Tim was super fun to ride with.
So cool you are a cool girl
The canal trail was super fun! Geeky girl with a bike and a camera here 🙋🏻♀️
Cool to see friends meeting friends. Tim and I were talking about the fact the he was hoping to go with me to JB when you and I met randomly at the campsite.
You’ve officially met the original three from Tim’s LiveStreams now. (Tim, Ben and Ben)
It really is a small world filled with amazing people! Love that I’ve now met the OGs of Tim’s LiveStreams!!!!
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