We’re excited to be back with more bike touring videos! But after a year and half we kind of forgot how to shoot videos - apologies for the quality of this first video. The next videos get much better, so stay with us and follow along!
I rode the entire Empire State Trail in July 2021 over 9 days. I started in NYC, rode north to Canada, back south to Albany, west to Buffalo, then back home to West Irondequoit. It was quite an adventure.
@@edenshlomi6793 I did not go to Montreal. I rode to Rouse's Point (the NY town on the Canadian border). None of the Empire State Trail is really off-road, although some of it is converted rail trail (mostly paved).
Great video! thanks, im considering riding the entire Empire State Trail myself, so I really enjoyed this. (Minor correction, you said: "Days 1 and 2 are mainly rail trail biking on the Erie Canal Trail with a few road sections." - None of it is a rail trail.) ;) (some later sections are, but not Buffalo to Pittsford.)
This is awesome! I’m just starting to bike again. I am in Kingston, NY. And once I am in better shape I would love to do the trail to Buffalo and the trail to NYC. Seems like so much fun. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve ridden the Erie Canal Trail from Buffalo to Albany a couple of times including a prelude from Buffalo to Niagara Falls. Your video brought back those sights along the way. As canal trails go, the Erie Canal is much more scenic than the C&O Towpath albeit not as secluded. You’ll encounter more riding on the roads as you continue east. I’m especially interested in the north-south section of the Empire State Trail from Manhattan to the Canadian border which I have not ridden yet.. I look forward to your videos of that section.
It is possible although we do recommend tires at least 28mm wide, and wider than that is even better. You'll be more comfortable on a touring style bike, but if you prefer a road frame, it can be done.
We traveled with our camper van but there are also camping and hotel options on the trail. Watch our FAQ videos to learn more about the lodging on the EST.
@@teresamoore5287 We've found good van camping spots along the Erie to be very limited because you're always in residential areas. Most parks will have "no parking after dusk" signs and often are gated at night. Most parking lots are also monitored. You can try some of the trailheads, you may get a visit from the local police and they may or may not allow overnight parking for bikers. The park in Holley should allow overnight - check in with the police there first though. We occasionally stayed at rv/campgrounds. There are also some commuter lots along the highways that can be used, although they are noisy. You can van camp along the trail but it's a little bit of effort to find spots.
where you get your money from? you sure do bike all over the place. i bike a lot to. i've bike lots of rail trails and mt bike lots of single tract all over the country. but i had to work summer jobs while i traveled. i mean you biked the katy which i have done sections of it. you biked the gap, you biked the silver comet in ga which is my home state and i have never done it yet. i don't like atlanta. i mean it must be nice to have all that money to travel and bike. maybe one day i can have money to do that. it's money that holds me back. its nothin for me to knock out 20 miles in a hr/half. but you must have a husband that works and gives you money or something. i like your vids, and its awesome you bike those rail trails. its really safe and no traffic to worry about not to mention the beauty . be safe out there and keep on keep'in on.
Because we're researching bike trails for our tour planning business, we typically do a mix of sleeping in our van and in the hotels/B&B we're researching for our trips.
We’re excited to be back with more bike touring videos! But after a year and half we kind of forgot how to shoot videos - apologies for the quality of this first video. The next videos get much better, so stay with us and follow along!
You didn't say where you stay? Boy you sure do travel really light
Headed out on this ride next week. Thanks for the primer!
I rode the entire Empire State Trail in July 2021 over 9 days. I started in NYC, rode north to Canada, back south to Albany, west to Buffalo, then back home to West Irondequoit. It was quite an adventure.
Did you go to montreal it all looks off road
@@edenshlomi6793 I did not go to Montreal. I rode to Rouse's Point (the NY town on the Canadian border). None of the Empire State Trail is really off-road, although some of it is converted rail trail (mostly paved).
Nice to have you back. Keep riding and sharing
Great video! thanks, im considering riding the entire Empire State Trail myself, so I really enjoyed this. (Minor correction, you said: "Days 1 and 2 are mainly rail trail biking on the Erie Canal Trail with a few road sections." - None of it is a rail trail.) ;) (some later sections are, but not Buffalo to Pittsford.)
This is awesome! I’m just starting to bike again. I am in Kingston, NY. And once I am in better shape I would love to do the trail to Buffalo and the trail to NYC. Seems like so much fun. Thanks for sharing!
I'm hoping to ride Empire State Trail next year so I'm looking forward following you along. Thanks 👍😊
The Northern section (Albany to Rouses Point) is brutal and almost all on-road.
Awesome! Was it safe?
I’ve ridden the Erie Canal Trail from Buffalo to Albany a couple of times including a prelude from Buffalo to Niagara Falls. Your video brought back those sights along the way. As canal trails go, the Erie Canal is much more scenic than the C&O Towpath albeit not as secluded. You’ll encounter more riding on the roads as you continue east. I’m especially interested in the north-south section of the Empire State Trail from Manhattan to the Canadian border which I have not ridden yet.. I look forward to your videos of that section.
is this trail paved or mostly gravel?
Uncle G’s ice cream in Pendleton ( near Lockport) is a great pit stop along the trail.
Looks like a wonderful trail.
I wish I was there.... perfect weather!!!
Where did you stay?
How many extra miles is to Niagara falls
Ty
Thx thinking of doing this this summer
A road bike is possible for the whole length? (Any dirt trail?)
It is possible although we do recommend tires at least 28mm wide, and wider than that is even better. You'll be more comfortable on a touring style bike, but if you prefer a road frame, it can be done.
You traveled light! You used motels?
We traveled with our camper van but there are also camping and hotel options on the trail. Watch our FAQ videos to learn more about the lodging on the EST.
@@NobleInventionBikeTouring Did you camp solely in campgrounds? Hoping for more options for our self-contained camper van.
@@teresamoore5287 We've found good van camping spots along the Erie to be very limited because you're always in residential areas. Most parks will have "no parking after dusk" signs and often are gated at night. Most parking lots are also monitored. You can try some of the trailheads, you may get a visit from the local police and they may or may not allow overnight parking for bikers. The park in Holley should allow overnight - check in with the police there first though. We occasionally stayed at rv/campgrounds. There are also some commuter lots along the highways that can be used, although they are noisy. You can van camp along the trail but it's a little bit of effort to find spots.
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where you get your money from? you sure do bike all over the place. i bike a lot to. i've bike lots of rail trails and mt bike lots of single tract all over the country. but i had to work summer jobs while i traveled. i mean you biked the katy which i have done sections of it. you biked the gap, you biked the silver comet in ga which is my home state and i have never done it yet. i don't like atlanta. i mean it must be nice to have all that money to travel and bike. maybe one day i can have money to do that. it's money that holds me back. its nothin for me to knock out 20 miles in a hr/half. but you must have a husband that works and gives you money or something. i like your vids, and its awesome you bike those rail trails. its really safe and no traffic to worry about not to mention the beauty . be safe out there and keep on keep'in on.
Where did you sleep? Are you with a tour group ?
Because we're researching bike trails for our tour planning business, we typically do a mix of sleeping in our van and in the hotels/B&B we're researching for our trips.
cute woman. super cute braided hair.
The music ruined it I stopped watching after a few minutes because of it.