Hi Chris. Thanks for reaching out. That is a fun episode. Those Pennsylvania hills are very much in my memories. There is something about bicycle touring that puts me in that perfect mood. I think its the challenges it offers and how tough but obtainable they are as well. Well earned rewards are daily occurrences. And always a bonus to find a gorgeous place to sleep in my tent.
All the miles and hard climbs and in the end a special reward to have a place to rest away from the storm. The Universe is guiding you to many good places in your journey. Rural Pennsylvania has one of the great and wonderful people from what I remember myself years ago driving through the state. Another great bike touring video. Thank you. 👍👍😊😊
What up Luigi. Stoked you liked this episode, it's one of my favorites. The end of it with amazing road angel action made for a most memorable time. The episode after might be one of my all time favorites too. Thanks for checking in and sharing your thoughts about it. Yeah, Pennsylvania is top notch and it surprised me in so many ways. I almost lost track of my goals and felt abducted by the state.
Armstrong Trail is 1 of many trails part of the 'Erie to Pittsburgh Trail' (EPT) system...a concept to connect between those cities. Local communities working hard to acquire abandoned rails to build and enjoy trails. EPT is looked forward to by many...local communities and cyclists wanting a 'through route' to destinations beyond Pittsburgh to the south and Erie (and NY towns) to the north...connecting to other Trail systems like OTET to the west, Washington via GAP & C&O further to the south and NY Empire State Trails to the northeast. Awesome destinations. Bicycle touring.
You not only have brought us so many wonderful scenic bike trails but have also shown your superb skill at photography and editing. I'm a big fan. This must have been one of the toughest rides you've done, including those in the Rockies. I'm glad you've shown the kindness of some of the people you've met. We need more of this kind of message showing love among people. It helps to counteract all of the negativity we're bombarded with every day. Thank you for bringing a little light into the world.
That is so kind of you to say, thank you. I am all about deflecting or flat out expelling negative energy from my life. It comes in many shapes and sizes and it's often right under our noses. But for the most part I am a true believer that most people are kind and loving, looking to connect. Yes, these episodes in Pennsylvania are tough ones with insane steep hills. The Appalachians are to be respected and in my case, missed. I look to see more of them this year when I get to tour across once again. Thank you for such a wonderful comment and for watching my channel. You made my day and I am just getting started. Be safe out there.
Great episode, Diego! Top notch editing and narration, as always. I thought Pennsylvania was mostly flat but, oh boy, how wrong I was... American people outside big cities are the kindest people I know. They never cease to amaze me.
Awesome video series. Those hills! Those trails! Thank you for spreading the word about this area via your videos. Learning so much more. You have such a positive attitude. The journey is memorable as is each day's destination. Thanks for sharing!
You are right about that. Every day is so awesome. There is never a lack of new information coming at you and challenges to work thru. My goal is not to spread the word about any certain area but to bring what this country has to offer to cyclist the best I can. Day to Day. Mile after Mile. Hope you stick around.
The one most important piece of knowledge I've gathered since getting on the road bicycle touring Sid how beautiful we humans are. The media and politics cloud us from seeing us all in the same light. The very majority of people are kind and looking to give a helping hand to someone who looks like needs it
Man did you ever get lucky at the end of that day! If you ever do get my way here in Maine you will have a place to setup for the night.I really do enjoy your videos I was just thinking about you today I have not seen any new videos for a while this was nice to see.
I totally lucked out. That storm was nasty. I will certainly look to meet up with you when I go to Maine. Thank you very much. I was busy transitioning from finishing my tour being back home but Im now back to editing the content I gathered all summer.
Ran across your Channel looking for something else. And have been benge watching your episodes since yesterday. Love the content and the energy. Your optimism keeps me entertained. Keep up the great work. Love it!
Hi Tashuwa. So cool you found and like my channel. I'm putting my heart and soul into this crazy process for the last two years and its so rewarding to hear comments like yours. I can use the push. I thank you.
Thats what happened to me too, had ta binge watch after the first one! Im tring to go thru his vids again and like comment, share to help build his channel..
Thanks man. Love the support from a fellow bicycle touring TH-camr. I look for your name but haven't found it. Hope you are doing some crazy adventure. Be safe out there.
There are so many road angels out there. One of the things I've learned about humanity since touring is that people, as a majority, are looking to help others when in need. The issue is that we live these lives with our security so well established around us and our routines hat we never allow ourselves to become vulnerable and let others in to help us get out of troubles. Bicycle touring makes this happen often and it makes you play with solution based thinking constantly.
Thanks for the great video. I rode the Red Bank trail to the Armstrong trail a few years ago. Those are beautiful trails. I need to try on the Clarion-Little Toby Trail this year. Yes.. You should have stayed on the Red Bank Trail to the Armstrong trail..
Clarion Little Toby Trail is awesome. Make sure you check out the bridge and if it lines up maybe stay the night there as there is a great camping spot over it. True about the Red Bank Trail but I actually love to climb and that experience, as many other ones like it, became so memorable. The descend into Templeton was legit too. Wait until I get to CO and then you can cringe more with what crazy rides I get myself into.
Still catching up, but love the fact you went through Western PA, where I grew up. Now living in FL for the last 25 years, I miss those hills. I’m heading up this summer to do the GAP and a few more trails. Redbank Valley might be on the list. Really enjoying your journey.
The GAP 👍🏼. Yeah I would agree on PA sentiment. I was blown away by the western half of the state of PA. Haven't seen the eastern half yet. PA is wild and beautiful. Historic and quaint with all its towns/villages. Great state to be from. Thanks for checking out the episodes. Be safe out there.
Great question. I rode past it the first time and it didn't move so I set my camera up and went back around but the next time I rode closer to it and then it scooted off. I see snakes all the time and try this but when I get close to set up the camera they bolt. Im always trying things that don't pan out but this time I got lucky.
I would ask your general practitioner because you might just be healthy enough and thinking you aren't. I hope you can do it. Its a beautiful trail and its mostly flat (99.99%) and also protected from wind in most sections. I would start in Lockport, NY as its a low grade descend to Albany. My tent is a Hilleberg Niak. Its a bit bigger then you need but makes for a roomy space that feels like home to me. Thank you for watching my videos. All the best
Hi Stacy. Thanks for finding these episodes. I do set the camera up on a small tripod (Joby) to get the ride by shots. I also use a drone to take similar ones at times and if its raining or other times I use a GoPro 9 which has a tripod on its handle to do them as well. I use four cameras to record all the footage. Canon G7X Mark iii, GoPro 8&9, and a DJI Mavic drone.
@flyscoutrider thanks for doing all that work for your channel. That’s a lot of work to set cameras and go back and forth. But it definitely adds to your videos.
@@stacyndog The funnest part is the recording content. I love to be out there on the hunt of the day's story. What takes insane amount of time and effort is the editing process. That's were they actual work takes place. Thank you for noticing
Slowly making my way through your videos. Really impressed with your positive attitude. Thanks for sharing, and keep it up.
Hi Chris. Thanks for reaching out. That is a fun episode. Those Pennsylvania hills are very much in my memories. There is something about bicycle touring that puts me in that perfect mood. I think its the challenges it offers and how tough but obtainable they are as well. Well earned rewards are daily occurrences. And always a bonus to find a gorgeous place to sleep in my tent.
Same here Chris and enjoying everyone. Roads Diego is traveling on makes the UK look very small
All the miles and hard climbs and in the end a special reward to have a place to rest away from the storm. The Universe is guiding you to many good places in your journey. Rural Pennsylvania has one of the great and wonderful people from what I remember myself years ago driving through the state. Another great bike touring video. Thank you. 👍👍😊😊
What up Luigi. Stoked you liked this episode, it's one of my favorites. The end of it with amazing road angel action made for a most memorable time. The episode after might be one of my all time favorites too. Thanks for checking in and sharing your thoughts about it. Yeah, Pennsylvania is top notch and it surprised me in so many ways. I almost lost track of my goals and felt abducted by the state.
Armstrong Trail is 1 of many trails part of the 'Erie to Pittsburgh Trail' (EPT) system...a concept to connect between those cities. Local communities working hard to acquire abandoned rails to build and enjoy trails. EPT is looked forward to by many...local communities and cyclists wanting a 'through route' to destinations beyond Pittsburgh to the south and Erie (and NY towns) to the north...connecting to other Trail systems like OTET to the west, Washington via GAP & C&O further to the south and NY Empire State Trails to the northeast. Awesome destinations. Bicycle touring.
You not only have brought us so many wonderful scenic bike trails but have also shown your superb skill at photography and editing. I'm a big fan. This must have been one of the toughest rides you've done, including those in the Rockies. I'm glad you've shown the kindness of some of the people you've met. We need more of this kind of message showing love among people. It helps to counteract all of the negativity we're bombarded with every day. Thank you for bringing a little light into the world.
That is so kind of you to say, thank you. I am all about deflecting or flat out expelling negative energy from my life. It comes in many shapes and sizes and it's often right under our noses. But for the most part I am a true believer that most people are kind and loving, looking to connect. Yes, these episodes in Pennsylvania are tough ones with insane steep hills. The Appalachians are to be respected and in my case, missed. I look to see more of them this year when I get to tour across once again. Thank you for such a wonderful comment and for watching my channel. You made my day and I am just getting started. Be safe out there.
Great episode, Diego! Top notch editing and narration, as always.
I thought Pennsylvania was mostly flat but, oh boy, how wrong I was...
American people outside big cities are the kindest people I know. They never cease to amaze me.
Thank you Mario. Glad you liked it. Lots of nice people out there. Next episode has two cool guys sharing more kindness.
There are kind people out there. So wonderful to experience this with you - thanks so much for bringing us along! ❤
Hi Chandra. You are welcome. Hope you stick around for more.
Such beautiful countryside to ride in loved the creek. Great place for a dip on a hot day.
Hi Liz. That was a fun day for sure. Pennsylvania was quite surprising to me. So much natural beauty.
Awesome video series. Those hills! Those trails! Thank you for spreading the word about this area via your videos. Learning so much more. You have such a positive attitude. The journey is memorable as is each day's destination. Thanks for sharing!
You are right about that. Every day is so awesome. There is never a lack of new information coming at you and challenges to work thru. My goal is not to spread the word about any certain area but to bring what this country has to offer to cyclist the best I can. Day to Day. Mile after Mile. Hope you stick around.
The level of kindness is awesum on the trails as are these veiws your collecting! Its even rewarding to watch!!!
The one most important piece of knowledge I've gathered since getting on the road bicycle touring Sid how beautiful we humans are. The media and politics cloud us from seeing us all in the same light. The very majority of people are kind and looking to give a helping hand to someone who looks like needs it
@@FlyscoutRyder amen brother and i hope it stays that way!
Man did you ever get lucky at the end of that day! If you ever do get my way here in Maine you will have a place to setup for the night.I really do enjoy your videos I was just thinking about you today I have not seen any new videos for a while this was nice to see.
I totally lucked out. That storm was nasty. I will certainly look to meet up with you when I go to Maine. Thank you very much. I was busy transitioning from finishing my tour being back home but Im now back to editing the content I gathered all summer.
Hot, humid and hilly. That's a wicked combo on a loaded touring bike. What a great video. That mural in Broadway was great. Take care, Al
Thanks Al. Yeah I should have stopped to take a still of the wall art at Brockway. Im a huge fan of wall art.
Ran across your Channel looking for something else. And have been benge watching your episodes since yesterday. Love the content and the energy. Your optimism keeps me entertained. Keep up the great work. Love it!
Hi Tashuwa. So cool you found and like my channel. I'm putting my heart and soul into this crazy process for the last two years and its so rewarding to hear comments like yours. I can use the push. I thank you.
@@FlyscoutRyder ❤️
Thats what happened to me too, had ta binge watch after the first one! Im tring to go thru his vids again and like comment, share to help build his channel..
Barney and Karen are great people like family to me, Karen is definitely not a Karen!
Hi Danny. Thanks for the comment. Please say hello to them from me next time you see them. All the best to you.
You really found some "amazing " short cuts on your journey today. Nicely done Diego.
That was a maze of roads in PA. Great times.
Nice work. Thank you for taking the time to record and share.
Hi Richard. Thank you for watching the channel. I hope you stick around. I’m currently touring season 3, the Pacific Coast
Very nice. Ive researched those trails in the past. Once again, thanks for the preview. Those PA hills are no joke. Great video.
Thanks man. Love the support from a fellow bicycle touring TH-camr. I look for your name but haven't found it. Hope you are doing some crazy adventure. Be safe out there.
Great video. Wonderful wildlife and I love when you run into kind people!
There are many encounters with kindness on the way but that one is so special in my memory. Thank you for watching
How kind to give you shelter from the storm!
There are so many road angels out there. One of the things I've learned about humanity since touring is that people, as a majority, are looking to help others when in need. The issue is that we live these lives with our security so well established around us and our routines hat we never allow ourselves to become vulnerable and let others in to help us get out of troubles. Bicycle touring makes this happen often and it makes you play with solution based thinking constantly.
Wow, on everything.
Thank you for saying that. Pennsylvania is a beautiful state that kept a bit of my cycling heart in 2021. Be safe out there.
Thanks for the great video. I rode the Red Bank trail to the Armstrong trail a few years ago. Those are beautiful trails. I need to try on the Clarion-Little Toby Trail this year. Yes.. You should have stayed on the Red Bank Trail to the Armstrong trail..
Clarion Little Toby Trail is awesome. Make sure you check out the bridge and if it lines up maybe stay the night there as there is a great camping spot over it. True about the Red Bank Trail but I actually love to climb and that experience, as many other ones like it, became so memorable. The descend into Templeton was legit too. Wait until I get to CO and then you can cringe more with what crazy rides I get myself into.
Still catching up, but love the fact you went through Western PA, where I grew up. Now living in FL for the last 25 years, I miss those hills. I’m heading up this summer to do the GAP and a few more trails. Redbank Valley might be on the list. Really enjoying your journey.
The GAP 👍🏼. Yeah I would agree on PA sentiment. I was blown away by the western half of the state of PA. Haven't seen the eastern half yet. PA is wild and beautiful. Historic and quaint with all its towns/villages. Great state to be from. Thanks for checking out the episodes. Be safe out there.
Great video - I love your attitude. It clearly brings out the best in people that you meet along the way. Great stuff!! 👍
Derek in Ottawa.
Thank you, Derek. I do love cycling and touring, especially. It's been a life changer for me. Season 4 starts Jan 2nd.
You're awesome, dude
Thank you. I took a look at your channel. Yellow gloves are legit and I also eat with chop sticks.
I love eating and cooking w/chopstixs,I will be checking out ur channel👍
You're getting really good at this. Keep it up.
Thank you for the great compliment and push to continue on with my channel.
🇺🇲Rite!!!👍🛣🌄🚲
Great shot with the snake! How did you pull that one off?
Great question. I rode past it the first time and it didn't move so I set my camera up and went back around but the next time I rode closer to it and then it scooted off. I see snakes all the time and try this but when I get close to set up the camera they bolt. Im always trying things that don't pan out but this time I got lucky.
@@FlyscoutRyder good talent is hard to find
What brand and make tent are you using ? GREAT video! Thank you. I want to do the Empire State trail but don't know if I'm healthy enough
I would ask your general practitioner because you might just be healthy enough and thinking you aren't. I hope you can do it. Its a beautiful trail and its mostly flat (99.99%) and also protected from wind in most sections. I would start in Lockport, NY as its a low grade descend to Albany.
My tent is a Hilleberg Niak. Its a bit bigger then you need but makes for a roomy space that feels like home to me. Thank you for watching my videos. All the best
You're going through really beautiful areas, everything is so green. What month was it?
Hi Thomas. It was mid August. I need to include the time of year into the episodes. Thank you
I’m way behind. Thanks for posting these. Do you set a camera down to make those ride by shots ? Or ?
Hi Stacy. Thanks for finding these episodes. I do set the camera up on a small tripod (Joby) to get the ride by shots. I also use a drone to take similar ones at times and if its raining or other times I use a GoPro 9 which has a tripod on its handle to do them as well. I use four cameras to record all the footage. Canon G7X Mark iii, GoPro 8&9, and a DJI Mavic drone.
@flyscoutrider thanks for doing all that work for your channel. That’s a lot of work to set cameras and go back and forth. But it definitely adds to your videos.
@@stacyndog The funnest part is the recording content. I love to be out there on the hunt of the day's story. What takes insane amount of time and effort is the editing process. That's were they actual work takes place. Thank you for noticing