I just remembered what I did for our bikes on our rack that is like yours. I used chain and screw together quick links. I wrapped one end around seat post and a quick link. The other end of chain was around handlebar shaft and another quick link there. Then when I pulled the keeper down firm against the chain it was all pulled tight. neighbor across the street made a motorcycle cover by using some kind of glue instead of trying to sew stitch seams. Worked for him. Hope that foot is doing gooder now and that "old cow bell" is not getting wornout. 😃
Linda is being nice and not using the cowbell. When we were sailing, I used to use contact cement to hold a patch on a sail in place while I stitched around the edges. Then I noticed that the contact cement never let go and I gave up on the stitching after that. I wonder if your neighbor was using some sort of contact cement?
@@gonagain .... Yes, I think. He has moved or I'd ask. It did hold good whatever it was. He made tarps fit for his carport that way. ...... My idea of being self sufficient was earning enuff money to buy whatever I needed. I bet Linda is acting "Nice As Usual" because you are close enuff that she doesn't need to use more than gentle spoken words. LOL!
How do u keep from getting lost..and find your way back.. Linda Godspeed n ur getting back to walking and your great adventures as the co..pilot to these great vidoes
I used to explore on my motorcycle, but use my Rover now. A lot less overhead with a bicycle. Plus, it doesn’t draw the stink eye from the tree huggers.
This video is kind of bitter sweet❣️ Linda did get in trouble. Hope your healing well and hopefully they make changes to the bike. Sending love & Florida warmth your way 🙏✌️🌎💞
Light may have been on a dog collar. My son and his wife purchased red LED lights that attach to their dogs collars when they're camping and out after dark. Their lights are very similar to what you found. The rough roads may have been too much for a first time bike rider. I have seen the video of Linda's misfortune and I know she is in good hands and healing quickly. It won't be long and you'll be back out exploring again! An just a reminder from that great orator we all know and love as Yogi Berra: "when you get to the fork in the road,TAKE IT" be safe and let Linda know we're still prayin her up to make a full recovery!
Funny story....while walking back to our vehicle after a long days hunt, I spotted a fork (the utensil) laying in the road. At a fork ( the Y) in the road. So I call out to Rick that there's a fork in the road and I was going to take it. Which one, he wanted to know, right or left? This comedic exchange went on for awhile until he saw the fork in the fork in the road. I still have that fork somewhere...
Hi! I was thinking Maybe somebody might have placed it as a beacon or trail marker....in case they got lost, but obviously somebody ' Forked' that one up?!! Lol!😏😁 Glad to hear that Linda is doing better!!👍🤗 I enjoy your trek adventures! Montana is Beautiful. But hubby and I have yet to go South together..He has been to Tx,,N.M. He wants to show me Santos peak and EST at that revolving restaurant on the peak.. Plus I want to collect minerals for jewelry making and such in the S.W.. I got to go to Mesa Grande, Durango & Silverton NGRR which was totally amazing ( back in the mid 90's...) Definitely long overdue for an epic and fun vacation/ adventure!!! You Folks Be Safe, Be Smart!!🙏😇💖🙋♀️- Mindi
Linda, you are a very brave soul to jump into a rough road like that. I raced mountain bikes in Colorado for years, I know what I’m seeing. My name for you is Trooper!
Thank you, Trish! Right after this we made to Quartzsite where I promptly broke my ankle while riding. My ankle is okay now but I'm not riding anymore.
@@gonagain Totally understandable. I find more cool rocks and bones when I’m hiking anyway. Cycling trails requires focus on gnarly trail rocks. Safe travels to you!
When that cover goes out maybe think about a cheap tarp from Harbor Freight as well! I have a 5X10 CTC...thank you for all the inspiration, you have helped my build a lot!
@@gonagain When you have your Ebikes out exploring, do you have to remove the battery 🔋 to recharge it ? With your solar panels helping , how long to recharge 1 battery!!
Wow. Talk about some ominous foreshadowing. Linda actually pointed out the middle stand before you even took the bikes off the rack. I hope you guys are doing well
I noticed the same thing and thought hmm, I wonder if that might have been that God given ability that spots danger trying to warn Linda and Rick. I know it has happened to me, when I remember to, I try to stop pause and assess if there is a reason why I am noticing or questioning something.
I hope your healing up well Linda, you know the old west motto, if you get throw’ed off get up and try again! Maybe a little more flat ground practice before the next adventure. My wife had a trouble getting started on her E bike after not riding for many years, she too is trying to get over a spill but is determined to ride again. Anyway get well soon and good luck and I am praying for your care giver I am sure he needs it.
Thank you, S Tex, for your encouragement. I grew up riding horses, chasing cattle, fell off many times and always got back on. I may get back on the ebike but it's not exactly appealing to me right now. ~Linda
When I'm in the Arizona desert the sun comes up in the south and goes down in the north. Always thought that I have a good sense of directions, but not in the desert!
Thank you for your video of camping near Oatman AZ. Hopefully 🙏 Linda’s ankle is healing well so you can get out of the house and back out on the road again.
Have you thought about putting wider handlebars on your bikes. Just from the videos it seems like the narrow handlebars shake from side to side on the bumpy trails. Making it easy to over correct. Just a thought. Sure a pretty spot you found.
I'll say it can freak you out! We camped at Tuttle Creek Campground near Lone Pine last fall. We got there at dusk and after dinner we came outside and it was so incredibly dark that we could barely see our own feet. Looking up, the sky was awash in stars. The next morning I came out to sweeping desert vistas of both Mt. Whitney and miles and miles of open land all the way to Owens Lake. It was overwhelming to try to take in so much of God's creation at once. We felt incredibly small.
@@gonagain You should go sometime if you can. Hwy 395 is a special stretch of road. Tuttle Creek Campground is $8/night or you can boondock for free in the Alabama Hills.
Mt.Whitney is incredible, camp at Whitney portal sometime and take a day hike up Whitney. Just think you were at the highest point in the continental US and 100 plus miles away is the lowest (Death Valley) pretty cool.
Camping in Northern California, once the sun went down noticed a shining blue light in the campsite. Was very similar to what you found. I think it came on at dusk. Kinda weird
Thanks for info on ebike stand, so sorry for Linda's injury & glad your on the mend. Was looking forward to cross paths w/ you 2- share a meal & have talk story time. Extended our stay at San Clemente State beach to get over 12day Crud. Fed. Jury Duty accepted my Hardship excuse so we're free to Roam again, we'll be 70 this yr- heard they remove ya from call list at 70- hope so "Going Fishing". Will be on the Colorado Rr for couple wks then home to Lakeside, AZ couple wks. Anxious to start up new Early Cold Climate Garden Seeds w/ my daughter then hoping "Road Trip" Thru Utah, Wy, Co & home where summers are cooler at 7,000ft elev. Hope Linda will consider a ETrike for pavement riding. I Ate it on gravel rd twice, now I wear Elbow & Knee pads- it works- haven't crashed since...lol. Safe Travels & God Bless!
Brings back memories. Back in the 80's I was the flying service tech out of the Phoenix area. Flying out of Falcon Field in Mesa AZ I would visit places like Kayenta, Kingman and Bull Head City. Because of air density I was never very high and always thought if I ever go down they would never find me. However, I now know you and Linda would be there to rescue me :-)
Hello John, technology has come far enough these days that we now have the Garmin InReach in case we end up getting hurt or lost. Cheap satellite communication, compared to what it was before. I remember flying over thick, remote forest in Alaska and thinking that if I went down, no one would ever find me. After that I only followed the rivers, railroads and highways!
Man, I wish they would of had those bikes a long time ago. Your a good rider, those big rocks will throw you in a second. It’s had to believe you can go on such a rough trail with a bike. You sure camp at some beautiful spots. I hope Linda is recovering well. You two take care and stay warm.
HI Willis, Linda is doing great and we are planning a trip. I don't quite have her talked into an Eastcoast adventure yet, but I don't care which direction we take anyway.
Last time, I checked out a glowing red object! I got probed! Damn, aliens, that was the last time I checked any glowing things in the middle of nowhere! Word of vise! They're sneaky and crafty watch it! Those are the same locks I use. Love them, but they are not cheap!
When you noticed the stand, it shows how we're all living in the past...the connection with our subconscious! Kinda spooky but the older I am the synchronicity in life seems to happen more frequently! I just wished I was in a warmer area if just for a day as it's been below 0 for over a week here! Take care Linda Happy thoughts and more Cow Bell! Keep your stick on the ice!
I don't know if you know the story about the burros. They are not indigenous to the region. They are from miners that died and/or lost them while mining. The burros got away from them or the miners died and the burro went free and in doing so, they ended up breading and now there are herds of them all over. I've seen them in Nevada, Arizona and in Utah when I was in that area. Wild horse is the same situation and you can find large herds of those too. They look tame but stay away as they certainly are not and it could be dangerous to approach them. You spoke of silver mines, those are mostly further north although there were a few in southern Nevada so possibly Arizona too. Montana had/has a lot of silver mines. I went in a few silver mines in the Polaris Montana area. I found Peacock Ore in a mine in Polaris Montana. It is a beautiful ore. Peacock Ore is the common name for the mineral Chalcopyrite, particularly when the surface has tarnished or oxidized to display beautiful iridescent colors. It is a rainbow of colors and very pretty. I still have a chunk of it on my window sill that I collected there. It came out of a spur of the Polaris Mine which was a gold mine.
Thank you, Jerry Dean. I am doing better, no pain meds at all right now so thats good. My next appt is next week and I'm anxious to hear what the dr says. ~Linda
There actually are whale bones in a few deserts around the world, because they were inland seas at one time, prior to desertification...Calm before the storm, Linda had the right instincts, sticking to the pavement, could have been a good idea, of course there's cars and trucks usually on the pavement...I installed the 1000 watt Bafang mid drive motor on my mountain bike, and I build them for other people, best bang for your buck if your into that sort of thing..Although those hub motors are simple and easier to drive without thinking, my first couple Ebikes were hub motor bikes...Plus if your chain breaks, the hub motor will still get you home..She got into some trouble alright..Prophetic...Rest and relaxation Linda...
I've been learning a lot about ebikes and am really liking it. I have a mid-drive which is only 250w, but it seems to have almost as much zip as my 750w hub drive. 1,000watts in a mid-drive must be something!
I don't think old route 66 goes through Bullhead City. It does go from around Topock area to Oatman. Last time I was over that stretch of Route 66 there was a light covering of sand over the pavement along some of the old highway.
One of people I watch had their big generator sitting on the back rack on their travle trailer just strapped down and not going too far but as they was going through town they was hitting every stoplight. At a stop light someone got out and cut the strap and stole it
That “top bar,” works great for me. My brother has. Saris bike carrier and the clamp set up, you are able to rotate them to fit the angle of your bike frame.
One of the electric tricycle companies needs to send Linda a tricycle to try out when she heals. She will be able to go where you go and have a place to put her rock finds so she can haul even more rocks home for you. Man did this video have a bunch of foreshadowing.
I'm glad Linda clarified the temperature. I operate in celsius and thought to myself, -4 C isn't too bad..... Nope, -36. Eek! Hope Linda is recovering well and you can get back on the road to warmer climes soon!
Hey Guys! Hope Linda I’d doing better. When you are headed back to this area again… let me know… I can tell you lots of things to see and do there. We lived there 43 years.. and my job was being in charge of the maintenance of all those roads including Old 66… I could tell you some stories… I’ve Been over every off road in that entire area… there some cool stuff there to see most people never know about!! I was friends with the Mohave County Historian Roman Malich back in the day and covered so much of that area with him.. if you ge a chance to find some of his books… read them… you will enjoy! Bless you both!!
Thanks, Ray. Like so many areas we simply pass right through, there's so much more to learn if we just take the time to stop and inquire. Thanks for the info, I'll be looking for Roman Malach's books.
Wow Linda pointing that out then bam🤔😬.... Sure enjoyed this video can't wait for your review of the newest 🚲 Maybe you can just ride Linda on the back of the new e-bike...I see 2 can ride on it if I'm not mistaken 🤔 Also when you had your camera pointing up under your trailer it look like you had a hole in the floor, it must be just the way that camera was angled🤷♀️
Another great adventure! Thanks! 🤩🥳 Thinking of Linda, as others have mentioned. 🤦♀️ Perhaps starting on a regular bike would have been easier for her to get a sense of control. 🤷🏼♀️ So sorry she won’t be able to enjoy bike riding. 😢
Hello James, the safest way to charge an ebike battery, so as not to damage it, is to use the AC charger that came with the bike and just plug it in to a suitable sized power station (1000WH+). That being said, there is a way to charge that battery directly from a solar panel by using a voltage adjustable MPPT controller, available on Amazon for around $50. You'll need to do some research on TH-cam to see how to do that. Look up "Charging an ebike from solar"
Such a pretty place. Working for the Yucca Mountain project in Summerlin, NV, I drove up Mount Charleston for some sunset photography. It's nearly a straight shot to US-95 off the base of the mountain. To see where gravity, friction and drag would equalize on 10% grade in a rental Impala, I put the car in neutral and let it coast. At about 70 mph, I passed a burro standing in the opposite lane of Rt. 157, ending my curiosity.
That's gold country. I used to mine for gold in a mine south west of there in Nevada. If you head east of Las Vegas, those mines are lead mines and they minded those during WWII for bullets. In fact they pulled all the miners out of the gold mines to go to the lead mines during the war. All gold mining stopped mining during the war for that reason.
Thanks, Denise. I am doing great, I have my 1st appt on Wednesday and I'm anxious to see what my ankle looks like. I have no pain other than the discomfort of having my foot all wrapped up.
Some time ago, I live on a corner lot, at the bottom of my street, and one day, we had a frog strangler of a summer storm in the afternoon. I am looking out my front door, watching a small river flow down the curbed street, when I see a youngster’s tennis shoe, floating down like a little boat and to add the odd part to it, in the sole of the shoe, it had red and green LED lights and they were flashing, so I watched this little boat go past my house, turn out onto the next street and float all the way down the next street, still flashing until it was out of sight.
So....How is gimpy doing? At 35 the trailer was stable....at 55 the trailer was stable...at 75 the trailer was stable....at 100 the trailer was still stable, however, Linda passed out at 85.....
That's great to hear Rick. I'm sure by now she's getting pretty tired of it. I suppose I'd rather have a cast on in the winter than the summer. Did you get any relief from the bike manufacturer? A bouquet of flowers? A "sorry"? A wink?
Internet search says gold and silver were mined there. So strange that Linda asked about that spike on her bike the day before it caused her to break her ankle. 😳
@@gonagain BTW...I found little battery LED light balls which last about four hours...they are smaller than a golf ball. Amazon...100 of them for only $13.00. I bought several...smiles.
Beautiful scenery! Oatman is a lot of fun! Been around that area a few times over the last 5 decades, but never up that particular wash. Found it on google maps. The realtor is still listed however he has no current listings.... hopefully he has survived the plague. After 19 years of winters in N Idaho wintering somewhere down south looks better and better every year lol so I was just wondering what he's wanting for this property or a piece of it. I'll send him an email and see if he responds. Thanks for another interesting video. Hope Linda is recovering well.
Been watching your videos since we purchased our new tt, appreciate all the insight. I have a yakima toptube sitting in my basement never used, would love to send it to you if you are interested
Hello Matt, that would be great, if you don't mind and I can reimburse you for shipping. You can send it to: Rick Herzog P.O. Box 6932 Great Falls, MT 59405
I admire anyone who can tackle that trail as a first time rider.
Love your videos been to Oatman yep burros everywhere it is a neat little. Town
It was - 22 Fahrenheit here in Québec ...., Happy Arizona Sunshine for both of you !!!
glad you're out of the cold! sorry about Linda's ankle! thank you stay safe
Hello Dave, we had to head right back into the cold to get Linda taken care of back here in Montana. BUT!... we're planning our next escape.
@@gonagain drive safe
If that’s first time for Linda, that’s amazing she could stay up.
I enjoy your videos and hope to be out there soon. thank you for sharing and keep them coming.
Thanks for watching, Lone Ranger! Hope you get out there soon.
I absolutely love the desert
We hope to see you out there so that we can spend time enjoying some warm evenings together. Wish we were there now...
I hope heals and feels better soon. Nice area out there.
Great video, God speed for Linda's healing!!!!
Glad to see Linda is back, thx for the vid
I love the idea of the cargo net cover.
I just remembered what I did for our bikes on our rack that is like yours. I used chain and screw together quick links. I wrapped one end around seat post and a quick link. The other end of chain was around handlebar shaft and another quick link there. Then when I pulled the keeper down firm against the chain it was all pulled tight.
neighbor across the street made a motorcycle cover by using some kind of glue instead of trying to sew stitch seams. Worked for him.
Hope that foot is doing gooder now and that "old cow bell" is not getting wornout. 😃
Linda is being nice and not using the cowbell. When we were sailing, I used to use contact cement to hold a patch on a sail in place while I stitched around the edges. Then I noticed that the contact cement never let go and I gave up on the stitching after that. I wonder if your neighbor was using some sort of contact cement?
@@gonagain .... Yes, I think. He has moved or I'd ask. It did hold good whatever it was. He made tarps fit for his carport that way. ...... My idea of being self sufficient was earning enuff money to buy whatever I needed.
I bet Linda is acting "Nice As Usual" because you are close enuff that she doesn't need to use more than gentle spoken words. LOL!
That bike ride made MY teeth rattle just watching!
😂👍
Thanks for sharing this video, interesting information on bike racks.
Our pleasure, Mark!
Rick you showing that piece of land may be what sells it. If I was looking out there I would look it up.
ohhhhh-you did get her a bike-good job!
Great video. Our prayers for Linda recovery fast
Thanks so much, Miles. The prayers are working, so keep them coming! ~Linda
How do u keep from getting lost..and find your way back.. Linda Godspeed n ur getting back to walking and your great adventures as the co..pilot to these great vidoes
Speedy recovery, Linda. Thanks again for taking me along.
Thanks for coming along, Bill, we enjoy your company! Also thanks for the good wishes. ~Linda
@@gonagain You are most welcome!
Nice bikes!
Seems a lot of fun!
We have same locks on our trailer!! Love them
Hope she is doing well.
Hope Linda during better ❣️
Thanks, Jane, I'm doing okay!
I used to explore on my motorcycle, but use my Rover now.
A lot less overhead with a bicycle. Plus, it doesn’t draw the stink eye from the tree huggers.
Yes, and no oil changes and other related maintenance.
This video is kind of bitter sweet❣️ Linda did get in trouble. Hope your healing well and hopefully they make changes to the bike. Sending love & Florida warmth your way 🙏✌️🌎💞
Very nice!
Great idea using the cargo net, thanks!
Cheap fix!
... whatta difference a day makes! ... been there/lived that ... ✝️
Bicycling is best exercise for ankles. Not many goat heads I bet
Light may have been on a dog collar. My son and his wife purchased red LED lights that attach to their dogs collars when they're camping and out after dark. Their lights are very similar to what you found. The rough roads may have been too much for a first time bike rider. I have seen the video of Linda's misfortune and I know she is in good hands and healing quickly. It won't be long and you'll be back out exploring again! An just a reminder from that great orator we all know and love as Yogi Berra: "when you get to the fork in the road,TAKE IT" be safe and let Linda know we're still prayin her up to make a full recovery!
The LED might also have been from a bike, I have a similar sized LED that goes into the spokes of my bike.
I thought a dog collar too.
Funny story....while walking back to our vehicle after a long days hunt, I spotted a fork (the utensil) laying in the road. At a fork ( the Y) in the road. So I call out to Rick that there's a fork in the road and I was going to take it. Which one, he wanted to know, right or left? This comedic exchange went on for awhile until he saw the fork in the fork in the road. I still have that fork somewhere...
Hi! I was thinking Maybe somebody might have placed it as a beacon or trail marker....in case they got lost, but obviously somebody ' Forked' that one up?!! Lol!😏😁
Glad to hear that Linda is doing better!!👍🤗 I enjoy your trek adventures! Montana is Beautiful. But hubby and I have yet to go South together..He has been to Tx,,N.M. He wants to show me Santos peak and EST at that revolving restaurant on the peak.. Plus I want to collect minerals for jewelry making and such in the S.W.. I got to go to Mesa Grande, Durango & Silverton NGRR which was totally amazing ( back in the mid 90's...)
Definitely long overdue for an epic and fun vacation/ adventure!!!
You Folks Be Safe, Be Smart!!🙏😇💖🙋♀️- Mindi
... always enjoy these vids ... great channel! ✨
Linda, you are a very brave soul to jump into a rough road like that. I raced mountain bikes in Colorado for years, I know what I’m seeing. My name for you is Trooper!
Thank you, Trish! Right after this we made to Quartzsite where I promptly broke my ankle while riding. My ankle is okay now but I'm not riding anymore.
@@gonagain Totally understandable. I find more cool rocks and bones when I’m hiking anyway. Cycling trails requires focus on gnarly trail rocks. Safe travels to you!
When that cover goes out maybe think about a cheap tarp from Harbor Freight as well!
I have a 5X10 CTC...thank you for all the inspiration, you have helped my build a lot!
Thanks for watching, Sarah!
That’s looks like a great place to explore ! The Ebikes look like they did well !!
Both ebikes did really well. I never thought I would like them as much as I do, they are a lot of fun.
@@gonagain When you have your Ebikes out exploring, do you have to remove the battery 🔋 to recharge it ?
With your solar panels helping , how long to recharge 1 battery!!
Wow. Talk about some ominous foreshadowing. Linda actually pointed out the middle stand before you even took the bikes off the rack. I hope you guys are doing well
I noticed the same thing and thought hmm, I wonder if that might have been that God given ability that spots danger trying to warn Linda and Rick. I know it has happened to me, when I remember to, I try to stop pause and assess if there is a reason why I am noticing or questioning something.
I came here to say the same thing. Only I wasn't going to use the word ominous as it's way beyond my pay grade
I noticed it also.
I hope your healing up well Linda, you know the old west motto, if you get throw’ed off get up and try again! Maybe a little more flat ground practice before the next adventure. My wife had a trouble getting started on her E bike after not riding for many years, she too is trying to get over a spill but is determined to ride again. Anyway get well soon and good luck and I am praying for your care giver I am sure he needs it.
Thank you, S Tex, for your encouragement. I grew up riding horses, chasing cattle, fell off many times and always got back on. I may get back on the ebike but it's not exactly appealing to me right now. ~Linda
@@gonagain 👍
When I'm in the Arizona desert the sun comes up in the south and goes down in the north. Always thought that I have a good sense of directions, but not in the desert!
Thank you for your video of camping near Oatman AZ. Hopefully 🙏 Linda’s ankle is healing well so you can get out of the house and back out on the road again.
We are working our way toward Oatman. Probably get there around March
Maybe after Linda heals back up we'll head down there again!
@@gonagain we are doing Montana in the summer of 24 Lord willing
Have you thought about putting wider handlebars on your bikes. Just from the videos it seems like the narrow handlebars shake from side to side on the bumpy trails. Making it easy to over correct. Just a thought. Sure a pretty spot you found.
Not a bad idea, Jody, I'll think about that.
I'll say it can freak you out! We camped at Tuttle Creek Campground near Lone Pine last fall. We got there at dusk and after dinner we came outside and it was so incredibly dark that we could barely see our own feet. Looking up, the sky was awash in stars. The next morning I came out to sweeping desert vistas of both Mt. Whitney and miles and miles of open land all the way to Owens Lake. It was overwhelming to try to take in so much of God's creation at once. We felt incredibly small.
That sounds beautiful!
@@gonagain You should go sometime if you can. Hwy 395 is a special stretch of road. Tuttle Creek Campground is $8/night or you can boondock for free in the Alabama Hills.
Mt.Whitney is incredible, camp at Whitney portal sometime and take a day hike up Whitney. Just think you were at the highest point in the continental US and 100 plus miles away is the lowest (Death Valley) pretty cool.
Stay off the bike, Linda!!!!!!
Camping in Northern California, once the sun went down noticed a shining blue light in the campsite. Was very similar to what you found. I think it came on at dusk. Kinda weird
Weird indeed. Makes camping so much more fun, tho.
I love that flecktarn parka I have a couple of those myself. If you come across a small town full of talking cars out there don't freak out. 🤣
Rick, looks to me like it may be off of an extra terrestrial spaceship.
That's what I thought...
I hadn't been on a bike since small kid time, and my boy takes me mountain biking. Uphill both ways ! That's why I have lectric kine now!
I have one on my dog's collar so I can see her at night(she's black). I hope no one lost their dog out there 😞
We didn't hear or see a dog, so hopefully it just fell off while they were camped there.
@@gonagain people have found dogs wandering in the middle of nowhere. I always keep my an eye out. I really enjoy your videos.
Dad always told me that if you come to a fork in the road, pick it up. You don't want a flat tire.
That's sound advice!
That looked like marker they use in exploring mines and I gess you could mark about anything 🤠🌴🇺🇸
Man! You’re brave, riding on that rough road with that bike!
We’re hoping your wife heals quickly and will be back on the bike saddle again soon.
Glad it was not an ufo zaper
that's from a dog collar.
i have one on my dog
Thanks for telling me, Michelle. I thought for sure it was from a UFO!
Y'all are going to need two satellite text devices to stay in touch with each other.
Thanks for info on ebike stand, so sorry for Linda's injury & glad your on the mend. Was looking forward to cross paths w/ you 2- share a meal & have talk story time. Extended our stay at San Clemente State beach to get over 12day Crud. Fed. Jury Duty accepted my Hardship excuse so we're free to Roam again, we'll be 70 this yr- heard they remove ya from call list at 70- hope so "Going Fishing". Will be on the Colorado Rr for couple wks then home to Lakeside, AZ couple wks. Anxious to start up new Early Cold Climate Garden Seeds w/ my daughter then hoping "Road Trip" Thru Utah, Wy, Co & home where summers are cooler at 7,000ft elev. Hope Linda will consider a ETrike for pavement riding. I Ate it on gravel rd twice, now I wear Elbow & Knee pads- it works- haven't crashed since...lol. Safe Travels & God Bless!
Thanks for the update. We might still run into you sometime this summer, you never know. Sounds like you have a great travel plan. Mahalo ~Linda
Brings back memories. Back in the 80's I was the flying service tech out of the Phoenix area. Flying out of Falcon Field in Mesa AZ I would visit places like Kayenta, Kingman and Bull Head City. Because of air density I was never very high and always thought if I ever go down they would never find me. However, I now know you and Linda would be there to rescue me :-)
Hello John, technology has come far enough these days that we now have the Garmin InReach in case we end up getting hurt or lost. Cheap satellite communication, compared to what it was before. I remember flying over thick, remote forest in Alaska and thinking that if I went down, no one would ever find me. After that I only followed the rivers, railroads and highways!
Love the videos
Thank you!
Welcome
Man, I wish they would of had those bikes a long time ago. Your a good rider, those big rocks will throw you in a second. It’s had to believe you can go on such a rough trail with a bike. You sure camp at some beautiful spots. I hope Linda is recovering well. You two take care and stay warm.
HI Willis, Linda is doing great and we are planning a trip. I don't quite have her talked into an Eastcoast adventure yet, but I don't care which direction we take anyway.
The mine of lost souls, they were mining lost souls. And yes there is a market for them....
Last time, I checked out a glowing red object! I got probed! Damn, aliens, that was the last time I checked any glowing things in the middle of nowhere! Word of vise! They're sneaky and crafty watch it! Those are the same locks I use. Love them, but they are not cheap!
LOL! Ok, no more picking up red objects.
When you noticed the stand, it shows how we're all living in the past...the connection with our subconscious! Kinda spooky but the older I am the synchronicity in life seems to happen more frequently! I just wished I was in a warmer area if just for a day as it's been below 0 for over a week here!
Take care Linda
Happy thoughts and more Cow Bell!
Keep your stick on the ice!
We had to go right back to the sub-zero temps ourselves. More of that coming this week.
SO Sorry you had to cut that trip Short! Get better Linda!
I don't know if you know the story about the burros. They are not indigenous to the region. They are from miners that died and/or lost them while mining. The burros got away from them or the miners died and the burro went free and in doing so, they ended up breading and now there are herds of them all over. I've seen them in Nevada, Arizona and in Utah when I was in that area. Wild horse is the same situation and you can find large herds of those too. They look tame but stay away as they certainly are not and it could be dangerous to approach them.
You spoke of silver mines, those are mostly further north although there were a few in southern Nevada so possibly Arizona too. Montana had/has a lot of silver mines. I went in a few silver mines in the Polaris Montana area.
I found Peacock Ore in a mine in Polaris Montana. It is a beautiful ore. Peacock Ore is the common name for the mineral Chalcopyrite, particularly when the surface has tarnished or oxidized to display beautiful iridescent colors. It is a rainbow of colors and very pretty. I still have a chunk of it on my window sill that I collected there. It came out of a spur of the Polaris Mine which was a gold mine.
Hope Linda is doing well!
Thank you, Jerry Dean. I am doing better, no pain meds at all right now so thats good. My next appt is next week and I'm anxious to hear what the dr says. ~Linda
There actually are whale bones in a few deserts around the world, because they were inland seas at one time, prior to desertification...Calm before the storm, Linda had the right instincts, sticking to the pavement, could have been a good idea, of course there's cars and trucks usually on the pavement...I installed the 1000 watt Bafang mid drive motor on my mountain bike, and I build them for other people, best bang for your buck if your into that sort of thing..Although those hub motors are simple and easier to drive without thinking, my first couple Ebikes were hub motor bikes...Plus if your chain breaks, the hub motor will still get you home..She got into some trouble alright..Prophetic...Rest and relaxation Linda...
I've been learning a lot about ebikes and am really liking it. I have a mid-drive which is only 250w, but it seems to have almost as much zip as my 750w hub drive. 1,000watts in a mid-drive must be something!
Hello hope you’re doing well
I don't think old route 66 goes through Bullhead City. It does go from around Topock area to Oatman. Last time I was over that stretch of Route 66 there was a light covering of sand over the pavement along some of the old highway.
Oops, you're right. It's all just a beautiful area, we need to spend more time around there.
One of people I watch had their big generator sitting on the back rack on their travle trailer just strapped down and not going too far but as they was going through town they was hitting every stoplight. At a stop light someone got out and cut the strap and stole it
Straps won't deter thieves at all.
I love these side tours off of the main paths. The e-bikes sure do make it easier. I hope Linda won't give up on the bike.
You just can’t beat the scenery! Best vacation !
That “top bar,” works great for me. My brother has. Saris bike carrier and the clamp set up, you are able to rotate them to fit the angle of your bike frame.
Good to know! Thanks.
Wish I could Give You guys 2 thumbs up!
Thank you, Don!
Wow what adventures you go on hope Linda is on the mend ❤️🩹 can’t wait to see you all on your new adventures ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🌈🌈🌈
One of the electric tricycle companies needs to send Linda a tricycle to try out when she heals. She will be able to go where you go and have a place to put her rock finds so she can haul even more rocks home for you. Man did this video have a bunch of foreshadowing.
That's an idea and we'll have to look into it. Even if she can just use it to ride with me here in town, that would be nice.
I'm glad Linda clarified the temperature. I operate in celsius and thought to myself, -4 C isn't too bad..... Nope, -36. Eek! Hope Linda is recovering well and you can get back on the road to warmer climes soon!
The older we get the less tolerance we have for chilly temperatures. It's more of a "why" than a "how", as in "Why are we this far north?"
@@gonagain - Even here in Florida I feel the chill as I age; gonna be (ugh) 70 yrs in March. Time sure has a way of flying when we’re having fun. ⏰
Hey Guys! Hope Linda I’d doing better.
When you are headed back to this area again… let me know… I can tell you lots of things to see and do there.
We lived there 43 years.. and my job was being in charge of the maintenance of all those roads including Old 66…
I could tell you some stories… I’ve
Been over every off road in that entire area… there some cool stuff there to see most people never know about!!
I was friends with the Mohave County Historian Roman Malich back in the day and covered so much of that area with him.. if you ge a chance to find some of his books… read them… you will enjoy!
Bless you both!!
Thanks, Ray. Like so many areas we simply pass right through, there's so much more to learn if we just take the time to stop and inquire. Thanks for the info, I'll be looking for Roman Malach's books.
Morning...from Wisconsin!
Morning!
Found your channel through Hobo Shoestrings channel from the National Hobo Convention
Thanks for checking us out, CoreNation. Hobo Shoestring is a great guy and now a great friend.
I really enjoy hiking in the desert...dang its cold this morning!...missed the disaster video...i'm backtracking now
We're not supposed to be here right now. You, Colleen and us guys are supposed to be someplace warm!
@@gonagain 👍
Wow Linda pointing that out then bam🤔😬....
Sure enjoyed this video can't wait for your review of the newest 🚲
Maybe you can just ride Linda on the back of the new e-bike...I see 2 can ride on it if I'm not mistaken 🤔
Also when you had your camera pointing up under your trailer it look like you had a hole in the floor, it must be just the way that camera was angled🤷♀️
Hello Teresa, yeah, no hole. I was thinking about riding Linda on the back and may look for a seat and foot pegs. The bike will take the weight ok.
Another great adventure! Thanks! 🤩🥳 Thinking of Linda, as others have mentioned. 🤦♀️ Perhaps starting on a regular bike would have been easier for her to get a sense of control. 🤷🏼♀️ So sorry she won’t be able to enjoy bike riding. 😢
If the Realtor posts a sign I would think you can look the property over before calling for specifics.
That's most likely why the gate was open. That's what I'm thinking anyway.
I'd like to know more about charging ebikes while camping, We're in Clark Fork Idaho and want to go South in March For some trail time
Hello James, the safest way to charge an ebike battery, so as not to damage it, is to use the AC charger that came with the bike and just plug it in to a suitable sized power station (1000WH+). That being said, there is a way to charge that battery directly from a solar panel by using a voltage adjustable MPPT controller, available on Amazon for around $50. You'll need to do some research on TH-cam to see how to do that. Look up "Charging an ebike from solar"
Such a pretty place. Working for the Yucca Mountain project in Summerlin, NV, I drove up Mount Charleston for some sunset photography. It's nearly a straight shot to US-95 off the base of the mountain. To see where gravity, friction and drag would equalize on 10% grade in a rental Impala, I put the car in neutral and let it coast. At about 70 mph, I passed a burro standing in the opposite lane of Rt. 157, ending my curiosity.
That's gold country. I used to mine for gold in a mine south west of there in Nevada. If you head east of Las Vegas, those mines are lead mines and they minded those during WWII for bullets. In fact they pulled all the miners out of the gold mines to go to the lead mines during the war. All gold mining stopped mining during the war for that reason.
Thanks for the info, JR. I didn't know about the mining for lead during WW2, history is always interesting no matter when you learn about it.
Wow
"Whale Bone" one could find anything in the desert? Check an see what WCR found?
Hope Linda is up and Kicking Field goals !!! Cajun
Thanks, Cajun! I can kick a field goal while holding onto the walker. Appreciate the good thoughts. ~Linda
-4 ! We have gotten as cold as-54 up here ! 🤣🥶🤣🥶 Needless to say I love your travels! 🥰🤣🥰🥶
Yikes, Denise!
@@gonagain 🤣🤣 I’m a tough old bird 🤣
@@gonagain hopefully you are healing well Linda 🥰
Thanks, Denise. I am doing great, I have my 1st appt on Wednesday and I'm anxious to see what my ankle looks like. I have no pain other than the discomfort of having my foot all wrapped up.
@@gonagain great news Linda !!! You have a whole big family TH-cam group cheering you on , and hoping to see you again!
Probably fell off a dogs collar. I've used these before.
8:09 Linda noticing the 'bracket' loop that was...well later removed.
Speedy recovery!🙏
Was wondering if e-bikes had a 'walk beside of' mode?
Thanks!👍
Hello Phil, some of the ebikes do have that feature. Linda's RadMini has it and so does my Himiway Escape.
@@gonagain From experience. Not fun to escort/drag back home a flat tire.😣
Thanks!👍
Can hear a politician in the distance
Some time ago, I live on a corner lot, at the bottom of my street, and one day, we had a frog strangler of a summer storm in the afternoon. I am looking out my front door, watching a small river flow down the curbed street, when I see a youngster’s tennis shoe, floating down like a little boat and to add the odd part to it, in the sole of the shoe, it had red and green LED lights and they were flashing, so I watched this little boat go past my house, turn out onto the next street and float all the way down the next street, still flashing until it was out of sight.
So....How is gimpy doing?
At 35 the trailer was stable....at 55 the trailer was stable...at 75 the trailer was stable....at 100 the trailer was still stable, however, Linda passed out at 85.....
Hi Jim! Linda is doing pretty good and it's not looking like there's any complications to worry about.
That's great to hear Rick. I'm sure by now she's getting pretty tired of it. I suppose I'd rather have a cast on in the winter than the summer. Did you get any relief from the bike manufacturer? A bouquet of flowers? A "sorry"? A wink?
Good one!😁👍
Internet search says gold and silver were mined there. So strange that Linda asked about that spike on her bike the day before it caused her to break her ankle. 😳
I thought so too when I edited the clips. Linda was also surprised by it. Thanks for the info about the mining!
Note to self: But a bunch of mini LED lights and leave them in the desert this Summer. Smiles.
Oh, that's funny! ~Linda
@@gonagain BTW...I found little battery LED light balls which last about four hours...they are smaller than a golf ball. Amazon...100 of them for only $13.00. I bought several...smiles.
And thinking about that...can't do it...it would be littering, eh? Anyway...it was a fun thought.
@@jerrydeanswanson79 But...not litter if Gonagain finds them.😂👍
Can you provide link the trailer level that you pointed out in the video? I didn't see it linked in the comments. Thanks Hope Linda is healing well.
Here you go, Julie: amzn.to/3G2k5xu
@@gonagain thank you! This will make a great birthday gift for the husband.
Beautiful scenery! Oatman is a lot of fun! Been around that area a few times over the last 5 decades, but never up that particular wash. Found it on google maps. The realtor is still listed however he has no current listings.... hopefully he has survived the plague. After 19 years of winters in N Idaho wintering somewhere down south looks better and better every year lol so I was just wondering what he's wanting for this property or a piece of it. I'll send him an email and see if he responds. Thanks for another interesting video. Hope Linda is recovering well.
Let us know how that goes, Steven. Be interesting to follow up on that. Thanks for good wishes, too. ~Linda
Been watching your videos since we purchased our new tt, appreciate all the insight. I have a yakima toptube sitting in my basement never used, would love to send it to you if you are interested
Hello Matt, that would be great, if you don't mind and I can reimburse you for shipping. You can send it to:
Rick Herzog
P.O. Box 6932
Great Falls, MT 59405
@@gonagain no worries! I'll send it out tomorrow
Thank you!
Nice video guys.
Jo-Ann and I really enjoyed Oatman, Arizona. I wish we had more time to explore that area when we were there.
JT
OK Rick, what did you do this time ?
😊👍Good one!
Alien being spotted in desert campsite…👽