I’m getting ready, like many other people who watched this, to do this ride. Excellent story telling and great places to stop. Hope those knees are feeling better by now!
Good video you guys. You two should check into the Pine Creek Rail Trail in Central Pennsylvania. It's not nearly as long as your epic journey but as far as natural scenery and wild life goes it's mind blowing! It's shorter so easier on the knees, maybe I'll see you 2 there this Summer! I am hitting it in the 3rd week of July this year.
Excellent storytelling. I got a great feel for how riding the trail is going to be when I do it next year. I also loved how you showed your friendship.
This is a great bike touring video nicely captured and produced. Enjoyed watching it. 👍🙂 I've been bike touring mostly in Florida last 2 years and lately finished up my personal all 67 Florida counties, vlogging on a way. Thank you again this great bike touring video.
That was EPIC and hilarious!!! Thanks for sharing your story. The C&O is on my bucket list and you've convinced me to just do that section and save the GAP for another trip. Glad you were able to do it. Excellent video and documentary.
It's great to do both at the same time. Just do it after the Savage tunnel is open. Both trails can be done in 4-7 day depending on the miles you want to do. These guys wanted more of a party atmosphere not riding. If you want to do a party ride, do RAGBRAI.
Cool story, nice video. Thanks for posting it to TH-cam. I've been infected with the bicycling bug my entire life. Gettin' ready for another one before I turn 57.
Thanks for sharing guys. I love bikes, beer and camping. I don't handle poor planning well though and you guys worked through that just fine. Maybe Tim will go with me when I do my Panel 9 Row 31 ride from Pittsburg to DC September 2022.
We're doing this as our first trip in September. Thanks for a video showing that regular people can make it on this trail -- that you don't need to be a super-beast rider, just be determined to succeed.
A beautiful thing about this trip - pretty regular people CAN do it. I rode in a group of 6 with just 17 extra pounds so my fear that I would be the slowest (I was also the oldest) did not materialize - I was actually one of the fastest because others brought so much unecessary stuff!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to doing this route soon. Looks like there are lots and lots of restaurants and other places to eat along the trail, don't need to worry much about packing food!
That was a fun video, a lot of great scenery along that route, would be nice to do it in spring with more sun and greenery. I would enjoy doing that ride, the only thing I would change is the meals, beer and some of that heavy food everyday would make me too lethargic to ride!
Thank you! We definitely weren't winning any awards for nutrition along the way! I'd also like to check out in spring. It was a bit cold for our run and we definitely were bummed about missing the ride through the Savage tunnel.
OMG this was great! I did the trip about 5 years ago. Did not camp though, used hostels and some cheap motels. I was so good to see the scenary again; I recognized nearly every stretch shown. You guys are great cinemaphotographers! Noticed that you took in some brews at VooDoo in Homestead, Pa outside of Pittsburgh, literally blocks from my home. My trip (early Sept) included a bad overnight storm that brought huge trees and brush down on the C&O, trees so big that we had to doubleteam to get our bikes over them. The narrow paved section along the river was covered with brush that we had to haul out to get through in the early part of the day. 60 mile days are pretty intense back to back to back. We did it in 6 with 70 miles being the longest day. Had enough gas left for a next day spin around the capital and then to the train startion for the ride home. My suggestions would have been SPD pedals and bike shoes - a tremendous gain in pedaling efficiency. Again THANKS for sharing this guys
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the suggestion and sharing your story as well! Sounds like an intense day post-storm! We hoped to spin around DC a bit on the last day and maybe even do the W&OD trail the day after, but with Tim's knees going out, we opted to wrap at the end of the towpath and get him some rest.
@@qotsafan2005 Wow - the look on Tim's face closer to DC was hard to watch! Knee pain is hard to work around especially when pedaling. I hope he got some help with that. I've heard some say that pigeon toed is the result of bigger feet seeking more room in the womb! Couldn't tell if Tim sports bigger feet or not! Take those cameras out again Taylor - great job!
great video, how did the hammock work out? if you did it again would you want a hammock and rain tarp or a small tent? hammocks are more comfortable for me but I worry about finding trees and without bushwhacking when I need to stop.
Thanks for sharing ur trip. I am planning exact same one in SEP. This video was so helpful to see what the trip looks like. One question if u don’t mind.. Were you able to get cell phone signal in the trail?
Small one at Boston: gaptrail.org/trail-info/trail-alerts The trail folks recommend shuttling it, but I've heard that if you are going through on Sunday, construction isn't usually going on along the trail that day. We saw a few bikers and hikers turn onto the closed section. Our largest detour was around the Big Savage Tunnel, but it's open for the season now.
The trail is filled with spots to stop along the way, with a few sections of the C&O having some spaces between stops. We packed a few small things we carried in case we needed like snacks and some dehydrated breakfast items. Otherwise we stopped at Bloom Brew (pizza at food truck), a Martin's grocery store just off the trail as you come into Connellsville, a few gas stations like Sheetz where we stocked up on sandwiches we could pack for dinner, Albright's Pizza in Meyersdale, Lost Mountain BBQ in Cumberland, Buddylou's in Hancock MD, Blue Moon in Shepherdstown and Beans in the Belfry in Brunswick. You likely won't travel a full day without passing something, so we just always had enough for a meal or two packed along in case we needed to stop before our next planned destination. There are also some options in Ohiopyle that looked good as well as Confluence, but we made the mistake of waiting until Confluence because we were out of the primary season and restaurants there were closed.
@@qotsafan2005 Thank you so much for the original videos and your response.. What a great trip you guys had and a great support team behind you both. You guys are lucky gentlemen! Stay well.
@@mtmankowski9114 They weren't on at the time we were coming through. We carried water purification tablets, but we actually were able to keep our water bottles filled at restaurants and stores along the way.
I loved this video! One of the best of the gap/c&o. Hope you guys do more adventures
this was a great video thats a great bike trip too we just got back from there love it !!!
I’m getting ready, like many other people who watched this, to do this ride. Excellent story telling and great places to stop. Hope those knees are feeling better by now!
You guys Awesome!! Really enjoyed your video. We did some of C&O but by segment. We cheated though staying in the hotel instead of camping.
There is no cheating! If you got on a bike and pedaled a bit or longer, you are my cycling brother/sister!
Good video you guys. You two should check into the Pine Creek Rail Trail in Central Pennsylvania. It's not nearly as long as your epic journey but as far as natural scenery and wild life goes it's mind blowing! It's shorter so easier on the knees, maybe I'll see you 2 there this Summer! I am hitting it in the 3rd week of July this year.
Nice job. Watched and chuckled at your adventures and misadventures. I’m inspired! Thanks
Thanks!
Excellent storytelling. I got a great feel for how riding the trail is going to be when I do it next year. I also loved how you showed your friendship.
Thanks!!
This is a great bike touring video nicely captured and produced. Enjoyed watching it. 👍🙂
I've been bike touring mostly in Florida last 2 years and lately finished up my personal all 67 Florida counties, vlogging on a way. Thank you again this great bike touring video.
Thanks!
How fun - drinkin' beer and talkin' about bikes!
Great ride 👍🏼
That was EPIC and hilarious!!! Thanks for sharing your story. The C&O is on my bucket list and you've convinced me to just do that section and save the GAP for another trip. Glad you were able to do it. Excellent video and documentary.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
It's great to do both at the same time. Just do it after the Savage tunnel is open. Both trails can be done in 4-7 day depending on the miles you want to do. These guys wanted more of a party atmosphere not riding. If you want to do a party ride, do RAGBRAI.
Cool story, nice video. Thanks for posting it to TH-cam. I've been infected with the bicycling bug my entire life. Gettin' ready for another one before I turn 57.
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing guys. I love bikes, beer and camping. I don't handle poor planning well though and you guys worked through that just fine.
Maybe Tim will go with me when I do my Panel 9 Row 31 ride from Pittsburg to DC September 2022.
Cool video of an awesome trip!
We're doing this as our first trip in September. Thanks for a video showing that regular people can make it on this trail -- that you don't need to be a super-beast rider, just be determined to succeed.
A beautiful thing about this trip - pretty regular people CAN do it. I rode in a group of 6 with just 17 extra pounds so my fear that I would be the slowest (I was also the oldest) did not materialize - I was actually one of the fastest because others brought so much unecessary stuff!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to doing this route soon. Looks like there are lots and lots of restaurants and other places to eat along the trail, don't need to worry much about packing food!
Very true!
Great video! You guys are very entertaining. Planning a trip now for Fall 2022 so your video is great research! Subscribing for sure.
Thanks! I had an injury unrelated to biking set me back a few months, but hoping to start riding and filming again in full force this summer!
also, sheetz has beer now lol not anything great obviously, but yeungling will always get you through haha
@@kevinwilson3942 Nice!!!
That was a fun video, a lot of great scenery along that route, would be nice to do it in spring with more sun and greenery. I would enjoy doing that ride, the only thing I would change is the meals, beer and some of that heavy food everyday would make me too lethargic to ride!
Thank you! We definitely weren't winning any awards for nutrition along the way! I'd also like to check out in spring. It was a bit cold for our run and we definitely were bummed about missing the ride through the Savage tunnel.
Beans in the Belfry is in Brunswick, Md. Glad you enjoyed your trip!
Good catch! I'll fix that soon!
OMG this was great! I did the trip about 5 years ago. Did not camp though, used hostels and some cheap motels. I was so good to see the scenary again; I recognized nearly every stretch shown. You guys are great cinemaphotographers! Noticed that you took in some brews at VooDoo in Homestead, Pa outside of Pittsburgh, literally blocks from my home. My trip (early Sept) included a bad overnight storm that brought huge trees and brush down on the C&O, trees so big that we had to doubleteam to get our bikes over them. The narrow paved section along the river was covered with brush that we had to haul out to get through in the early part of the day. 60 mile days are pretty intense back to back to back. We did it in 6 with 70 miles being the longest day. Had enough gas left for a next day spin around the capital and then to the train startion for the ride home. My suggestions would have been SPD pedals and bike shoes - a tremendous gain in pedaling efficiency. Again THANKS for sharing this guys
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the suggestion and sharing your story as well! Sounds like an intense day post-storm! We hoped to spin around DC a bit on the last day and maybe even do the W&OD trail the day after, but with Tim's knees going out, we opted to wrap at the end of the towpath and get him some rest.
@@qotsafan2005 Wow - the look on Tim's face closer to DC was hard to watch! Knee pain is hard to work around especially when pedaling. I hope he got some help with that. I've heard some say that pigeon toed is the result of bigger feet seeking more room in the womb! Couldn't tell if Tim sports bigger feet or not! Take those cameras out again Taylor - great job!
That was an awesome video! I want to do it! Nice job!
at 4:39, the Hutchinson tire is on backwards.
good catch!
This video is great- it is important to show the highs and lows of touring. There are always going to be mental and physical hills to climb and coast
Thank you!
Going to do the GAP in Sept. 2021 !
Awesome!
Great video.
Great video thanks
great video, how did the hammock work out? if you did it again would you want a hammock and rain tarp or a small tent? hammocks are more comfortable for me but I worry about finding trees and without bushwhacking when I need to stop.
I prefer having the comfort if a tent, but the hammock could be done all trip.
Thanks for sharing ur trip. I am planning exact same one in SEP.
This video was so helpful to see what the trip looks like.
One question if u don’t mind..
Were you able to get cell phone signal in the trail?
We had a cell signal most of the time. Few sections were iffy but shfted by weather.
What bars are on the light green bike?
Leaving to ride the GAP this sunday! Can't wati!!!! Where was that detour you took located?
Small one at Boston: gaptrail.org/trail-info/trail-alerts
The trail folks recommend shuttling it, but I've heard that if you are going through on Sunday, construction isn't usually going on along the trail that day. We saw a few bikers and hikers turn onto the closed section.
Our largest detour was around the Big Savage Tunnel, but it's open for the season now.
@@qotsafan2005 I am going through on Sunday so maybe I will be able to try and get through that section.
Great video and editing. I've done all of the GAP and a bit of the C&O. Curious what camera(s) you used for the video - GoPros?
A GoPro 8, Canon EOS R, Samsung Galaxy 20 and an iPhone (not sure which model my friend used)
@@qotsafan2005 Great, thanks.
Smashed it 👌👌
My brother and I are heading out mid May. Where did you get food for meals?
The trail is filled with spots to stop along the way, with a few sections of the C&O having some spaces between stops. We packed a few small things we carried in case we needed like snacks and some dehydrated breakfast items. Otherwise we stopped at Bloom Brew (pizza at food truck), a Martin's grocery store just off the trail as you come into Connellsville, a few gas stations like Sheetz where we stocked up on sandwiches we could pack for dinner, Albright's Pizza in Meyersdale, Lost Mountain BBQ in Cumberland, Buddylou's in Hancock MD, Blue Moon in Shepherdstown and Beans in the Belfry in Brunswick.
You likely won't travel a full day without passing something, so we just always had enough for a meal or two packed along in case we needed to stop before our next planned destination. There are also some options in Ohiopyle that looked good as well as Confluence, but we made the mistake of waiting until Confluence because we were out of the primary season and restaurants there were closed.
And did you need to purify or filter the water from the public pumps at camp sites along the C&O?
@@qotsafan2005 Thank you so much for the original videos and your response.. What a great trip you guys had and a great support team behind you both. You guys are lucky gentlemen! Stay well.
@@mtmankowski9114 They weren't on at the time we were coming through. We carried water purification tablets, but we actually were able to keep our water bottles filled at restaurants and stores along the way.
What month did you do this ride?
March. That's why we ran into the closed tunnel above Cumberland. I'd suggest going a bit later!
@@qotsafan2005 Thyank you
Greetings from moroco good Luck