Retracing the Underground Railroad by Bicycle

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.พ. 2015
  • On August 27th, 2013 I traveled back to the 1800's from New Orleans, LA to Niagara Falls, NY...along the Underground Railroad by bicycle to become an eyewitness to history and follow the footsteps of the freedom seekers
    A wise woman once said, "Every great dream begins with a dreamer..." - Harriet Tubman

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  • @way2dolo231
    @way2dolo231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Most underrated video on TH-cam

  • @jeffreybritcher6379
    @jeffreybritcher6379 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Very cool way to teach history. Going to share this with my US history class as we learn about the Underground Railroad. It is great for them to see that history is not something just to read about but to actually be able to experience today. Thank you.

  • @profoundja9598
    @profoundja9598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Whoever stole your bike and belongs couldn't stop you, glad you were able to finish your voyage.

    • @greg1268
      @greg1268 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did he get it back?

  • @andregreene45
    @andregreene45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love watching this journey. Truly inspirational. Thank you

  • @Jeremy-rp6xq
    @Jeremy-rp6xq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s amazing you are a angel,that shows that the love for his people from 150 odd years ago still is on his mind to take a trip in there exact route.Just as they would have done.

  • @annedonald2447
    @annedonald2447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing, thanks for sharing

  • @Gramma-Bambi-Lynn
    @Gramma-Bambi-Lynn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You’re awesome...what an amazing and historical journey!

  • @kimberlysambou
    @kimberlysambou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved how you documented your journey.

  • @nothinspecial893
    @nothinspecial893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this...thank you

  • @kingmadaamky991
    @kingmadaamky991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing.

  • @Bloom5056
    @Bloom5056 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you ever get your photos and video back? I’m so sorry your bike and all of the footage was stolen. Thank you for sharing your story of this journey.

  • @raycochran4177
    @raycochran4177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Already interesting. I did long distance bicycle rides... u got me beat by a long shot... a police officer hit me on a busy highway and messed up my legs n hips. So hope ur still at it... I was going from Tennessee to Wisconsin... the officer paid for a bus ticket and medical care...then sent me a mint 1954 schwinn... he was chasing a guy on o pursuit be careful bro...

    • @mrksbrnd91
      @mrksbrnd91 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry you had to experience that bc that sounds horrid asf.

  • @davidgarcia9372
    @davidgarcia9372 ปีที่แล้ว

    That bike would've became part of History.

  • @LEMONSLOL
    @LEMONSLOL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you

  • @datway2479
    @datway2479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow they stole your big And everything soo messed up!! Did u ever get it back?

  • @marksleboda8325
    @marksleboda8325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings Fellow Cyclist:
    I'm planning on doing a section or two of the Underground Railroad route this year. Can't go to Canada since border is closed. A rich history of the experience is there. Blue Bike, a Miyata 1000 is 41 years old and still tours well. Maybe see you out there?

  • @eleanorsmith9706
    @eleanorsmith9706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He’s amazing, looks like he’s got some Indian in him, loves nature like an Indian. Thanks for sharing your journey.

  • @mrksbrnd91
    @mrksbrnd91 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woah, just got past the part that your stuff was stolen. SMH power to you brother man 🙏🏾💪🏾

  • @eliasthebest5303
    @eliasthebest5303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lucky you

  • @mrksbrnd91
    @mrksbrnd91 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am trying to do this!

  • @danmitchell3758
    @danmitchell3758 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid! I’m planning my tour. Oneida NY to Buff NY on Erie Canal
    Then Buff to Erie to Pittsburg
    Then GAP & CO to Wa DC with Amy rack back to NY.
    I’ve done Erie Canal Buff to Albany b4
    I need intel on Buff to Pittsburgh anything you can share is appreciated
    I can send email if that is easier

  • @Sparky0777
    @Sparky0777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would someone steal his bike tho! Just nasty