Thank you Sir. A note about the stone walls, they didn’t go looking for rocks to build a wall. Settlers where farmers. The stones are from clearing the fields for crops and every year it seemed more and more rocks surfaced. They made foundations, property lines and even roads from the field stones. Typically when you find a large rock as you showed they built the walls to and from it. Also there were large rocks often so they would build a fire on them or at the base. After several hours water would be dumped to cool and crack them for easier handling. I could go on and on about the “Natural” history of the northeast territories being a Vermonter by birth and growing up farming. Peace and thank you again for all your videos. Keep the wheels under you. Dee
Well said. It's right out of Ecclesiastes chapter 3, verse 5...A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; You cast them out of the field and gather them for the wall. I spent a lot of hours "picking rocks" for local farmers in southern Minnesota when I was young.
I knew the stone walls all over New England (still tons of them out here in eastern mass) were from the original farmers but never knew they'd break them up by using fire and water very cool.
I live 10 minutes from the lanesboro approach Rd on Mt. Greylock. I've climbed that Mt. many times, hiking, cycling and even skiing, you made it look easy. Haha. The road up was just redone a few years ago, in fact, my brother passed the bill as a legislator to fund it. The lodge at the top is pronounced as bass come. If you are there at the right time of the season, you can grab a pretty mean breakfast. Safe rides, my friend.
I live in California but originally from PA and those farming field stone walls are everywhere. My parents 2 story home's exterior is all field stones from an old wall on their property. Squirrels, Chipmonks, Rabbits, Snakes and Bees all make those walls their homes. They are really special in the NorthEast so very cool that you noted one. I would also say the real gem of riding the backroads of the North East, especially the Hudson Valley, are the cafes you come across out of nowhere. Might get the best coffee ever, or pizza, or homemade bread or even tacos. You never know....really creative culinary stops up there. And when you get to Maine, best lobster rolls ever!!! And the oysters too!!!
so grateful to stumble across your channel, was watching Hiking Videos like the Appalachian Trail and then some from Oregon and there was your video! Something I've always wanted to do, I know the BMW is dandy, I always liked the KLR650 too bad they dropped it, this was a great video, can't wait for to watch more adventures, Best Wishes
The saying in the NE is that we farm rocks. These stone walls run for miles through and can found in the most obscure deep woods way off any trail. KTSU.
Another brilliant vid clip, that Bascom Lodge looks very English. As if it was pulled from The Cotswolds is a rural area of south central England , UK. Even the the wooden benchs.
The stones come from the fields. The farmers would clear the field of stones and use them for walls. You can see them going through the woods where fields and boundaries used to be.
Only wish the east was a bit more friendly towards primitive/trail camping. The only downside on this route is lack of free primitive camping along the way imo
actually, a lot of farmers, if you ask before hand, will allow you to camp in their pastures and such, as long as you keep a clean camp, pick up your refuse and pack it out...most don't mind. just don't sneak off and camp and then think the farmer will allow you to stay...ask beforehand and you are usually ok.
Planning to do a section of this route in the next few weeks. Where do people stay along the route? Do you search the small towns for a hotel or camp somewhere?
The choice is yours regarding hotels or camping - both options are available. Here is a BDR link that has useful lodging info: ridebdr.com/nebdr/#lodging-food-gas
I don't think they had to look very far for those stones for the wall. Generally when they work the fields to plant crops or build those stones are in the soil, they need them out of the way, so the answer was to stack them out of the way, you end up with walls. very common in Ireland and England, and so they did what they knew. Dig your videos, keep them coming,
Stinson lake locals are becoming increasingly frustrated with people running this route and speeding through their community. Many times being overtaking on narroww dirt roads by several motorcyclist. Children at play in our small community.
Sorry to hear this. I really hope that everyone rides respectfully and I can understand your frustration if they do not. I know that the BDR takes it very seriously and does what they can to encourage riding respectfully - especially in the small communities the route passes through. Thank you.
@@SterlingNoren Thank you for the reply. I am sure its just the few. I know some folks are thinking about putting up some camping in the area for the riders. It's beautiful country up here and we don't mind sharing. Thanks again and I will relay the message.
@@thomasfaba2616 I've lived on the Cape for most of my life and traveled around some but have only recently started exploring central and western MA. It is absolutely gorgeous and my wife and I are seriously talking about selling what we have and heading in that direction. I grew up on Cape Cod but it's so built up and crowded now that we don't get any enjoyment living here anymore.
Was not at all a fan of this route. Would NEVER recommend it to anyone. Only good point is that it lures so many lame adventure riders faway rom all the other great routes in the North East.
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Thank you Sir. A note about the stone walls, they didn’t go looking for rocks to build a wall. Settlers where farmers. The stones are from clearing the fields for crops and every year it seemed more and more rocks surfaced. They made foundations, property lines and even roads from the field stones. Typically when you find a large rock as you showed they built the walls to and from it. Also there were large rocks often so they would build a fire on them or at the base. After several hours water would be dumped to cool and crack them for easier handling.
I could go on and on about the “Natural” history of the northeast territories being a Vermonter by birth and growing up farming.
Peace and thank you again for all your videos. Keep the wheels under you.
Dee
Well said. It's right out of Ecclesiastes chapter 3, verse 5...A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; You cast them out of the field and gather them for the wall. I spent a lot of hours "picking rocks" for local farmers in southern Minnesota when I was young.
Was just going to comment the same!
I knew the stone walls all over New England (still tons of them out here in eastern mass) were from the original farmers but never knew they'd break them up by using fire and water very cool.
Thanks Sterling for showing off my little slice of ADV paradise.
You're the best! It was fun riding with you!!
I live 10 minutes from the lanesboro approach Rd on Mt. Greylock. I've climbed that Mt. many times, hiking, cycling and even skiing, you made it look easy. Haha. The road up was just redone a few years ago, in fact, my brother passed the bill as a legislator to fund it. The lodge at the top is pronounced as bass come. If you are there at the right time of the season, you can grab a pretty mean breakfast. Safe rides, my friend.
Thank you Sterling, very helpful
Fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing. 😎
I live in California but originally from PA and those farming field stone walls are everywhere. My parents 2 story home's exterior is all field stones from an old wall on their property. Squirrels, Chipmonks, Rabbits, Snakes and Bees all make those walls their homes. They are really special in the NorthEast so very cool that you noted one. I would also say the real gem of riding the backroads of the North East, especially the Hudson Valley, are the cafes you come across out of nowhere. Might get the best coffee ever, or pizza, or homemade bread or even tacos. You never know....really creative culinary stops up there. And when you get to Maine, best lobster rolls ever!!! And the oysters too!!!
Yes! I have to say that the food on this ride was the best ever!!!
I love going back to this video after seeing the others.......total fresh!
Don’t love to far from Mount Greylock. Good hour trip will have to take a ride. Enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Looking forward to the rest of the ride.
Just got into adventure riding and found your channel it is so helpful and enjoyable to watch !
great narration, and great video, thanks
Very well done! Totally enjoyed it.
so grateful to stumble across your channel, was watching Hiking Videos like the Appalachian Trail and then some from Oregon and there was your video! Something I've always wanted to do, I know the BMW is dandy, I always liked the KLR650 too bad they dropped it, this was a great video, can't wait for to watch more adventures, Best Wishes
Thank you for posting this. Looking forward to riding in my backyard.
A bit of extra acceleration over that rickety bridge!
The saying in the NE is that we farm rocks. These stone walls run for miles through and can found in the most obscure deep woods way off any trail. KTSU.
That trail at the 7 min mark looks like a snowmobile trail. The bridge is a giveaway. It doesn't look like it was wide or sturdy enough for a 4x4.
Another brilliant vid clip, that Bascom Lodge looks very English. As if it was pulled from The Cotswolds is a rural area of south central England , UK. Even the the wooden benchs.
The stones come from the fields. The farmers would clear the field of stones and use them for walls. You can see them going through the woods where fields and boundaries used to be.
Only wish the east was a bit more friendly towards primitive/trail camping. The only downside on this route is lack of free primitive camping along the way imo
actually, a lot of farmers, if you ask before hand, will allow you to camp in their pastures and such, as long as you keep a clean camp, pick up your refuse and pack it out...most don't mind. just don't sneak off and camp and then think the farmer will allow you to stay...ask beforehand and you are usually ok.
Amazing 😉
Planning to do a section of this route in the next few weeks. Where do people stay along the route? Do you search the small towns for a hotel or camp somewhere?
The choice is yours regarding hotels or camping - both options are available. Here is a BDR link that has useful lodging info: ridebdr.com/nebdr/#lodging-food-gas
Where is that road at time 4:20? Is it still CT or already in MA?
I don't think they had to look very far for those stones for the wall. Generally when they work the fields to plant crops or build those stones are in the soil, they need them out of the way, so the answer was to stack them out of the way, you end up with walls. very common in Ireland and England, and so they did what they knew. Dig your videos, keep them coming,
Thanks for watching! Ive built some of my own stone walls here in AZ... difficult but satisfying work!
Stinson lake locals are becoming increasingly frustrated with people running this route and speeding through their community. Many times being overtaking on narroww dirt roads by several motorcyclist.
Children at play in our small community.
Sorry to hear this. I really hope that everyone rides respectfully and I can understand your frustration if they do not. I know that the BDR takes it very seriously and does what they can to encourage riding respectfully - especially in the small communities the route passes through. Thank you.
@@SterlingNoren
Thank you for the reply. I am sure its just the few. I know some folks are thinking about putting up some camping in the area for the riders. It's beautiful country up here and we don't mind sharing.
Thanks again and I will relay the message.
@@thomasfaba2616 I've lived on the Cape for most of my life and traveled around some but have only recently started exploring central and western MA. It is absolutely gorgeous and my wife and I are seriously talking about selling what we have and heading in that direction. I grew up on Cape Cod but it's so built up and crowded now that we don't get any enjoyment living here anymore.
Was not at all a fan of this route. Would NEVER recommend it to anyone. Only good point is that it lures so many lame adventure riders faway rom all the other great routes in the North East.