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Yeah, there are some newer DDR cabinets still around. I don't like them as much as the old school ones due to the song selection. Step Mania, on the other hand, is more my jam these days. I miss the whole arcade atmosphere, it's just not what it used to be, we're getting old 🤣😭

@@DakotaDunlap69 Not even hip to new dance games lol. forever grateful for the era we got & appreciate the hell out out the few spots I frequent. If I could ever afford it, State by state arcade hunting series would do it in heartbeat. 🪄🎅🏿

I told him it was far, but I don't think he could truly grasp the distance just from me mentioning the miles. I asked, "Do you want to ride a bike to the next town over?" and he enthusiastically replied, "Yeah, let's do it!" That's my boy!

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I haven't tried it, i heard it tastes like lobster if prepared correctly. A lot of different species of fish feed off the bottom and / or eat the fish that feed off the bottom

They're fun to catch though

There's a few factors that determine the quality and taste of catfish. Time of year, water quality, the age or size of the fish, and how it's prepared. Catfish is delicious blackened and baked in an air fryer and spritzed with a little lemon and salt.

Ehh, unless it's extremely hot and/or thunder storming lol

Definitely, there's times when I would sit out all day and fish in one spot without moving. Even if the bite is slow, it's a really good way to figure out when the fish are moving in to feed.

Unfortunately, there are no sidewalks out in the rural parts of Northwestern Ohio. The only thing that comes close to being a sidewalk out there is the Slippery Elm Trail.

I've never been to Culver's. It smells good when I'm passing by, though.

I concur, I literally just rode by another one in a vehicle today on my way to work

Thanks, man. I'm trying to stay seen and safe out here.

Folks around these parts tend to take our flat farmland terrain for granted, but you gain a whole new level of appreciation for it while cycling, hence The Flatlanders Bicycle Club here in Northwestern Ohio.

Oh, I'm sure it's just a matter of time until they do.

During heavy rain, I use the most popular trail in the Seattle area, and during the evening commute after dark in winter, there are at least a couple bicycles a mile coming the other way. The rail trail over the Cascade Mountains is more of a park trail situation, and it has hiking and biking campgrounds on it. No permit, first come, first served. I guess we have a very different attitude toward night use of bicycle trails.

@MTBSPD It's hit and miss around here because everything is individually governed by each county, unless it's state or federally owned, which actually tends to be more lenient or has reasonable rules in place. The Slippery Elm is funded by the Wood County Parks District, but the North Coast Inland Trail is mostly funded by the federal government and is also partially funded by private organizations and local governments. Long story short, if a trail connects two or more cities or towns, then it should be deemed unlawful to hinder one's constitutional right to travel by any means, including that of a curfew.

Hey, thanks, buddy 🍻

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

Indeed, the rules should be reserved for those who are loitering.

Around these parts, outside of the North Coast Inland Trail, safe commutable cycling/pedestrian infrastructure is few and far between. And when you do happen to find something remotely similar, in this instance the Slippery Elm Trail, there's always some sort of catch to being able to utilize it.

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In my opinion, any point-to-point trail that leads to multiple cities and/or towns should not have a curfew. There's no getting stuck, really, unless you misinterpreted the rules or underestimated your own ability to make it off the trail in time, sort of like I did, or you were on par for being off the trail by the time it were to close but had an emergency of sorts. Even then, there are some county roads and highways that run parallel to the trail, but they increase the potential of being put in harm's way by traffic. It's not that there aren't alternatives to the trail; it's just that those alternatives make things less safe and less convenient. People who choose or possibly even need to commute by alternative means shouldn't be kicked into the streets at night.

In my opinion, any point to point trail that leads to multiple cities and / or towns should not have a curfew. There's no getting stuck, really, unless you were on par for being off the trail by time it were to close, but had an emergency of sort. Even then, there are some county roads and highways that run parallel to the trail, but they increase the potential of being put in harms way by traffic. It's not that there aren't alternatives to the trail it's just that those alternatives make things less safe and less convenient.

I'm not sure how all of that works. This trail is 13 miles long and has dozens of signs throughout. Any one of those signs could say something about trespassing past a certain time. I'm also not 100% sure if this trail is privately owned and just open to the public. In my opinion, they should simply have signs that are very clear and specific about the regulations without having to use an external source of information about its usage. Ironically, the county website contradicts the officer and the signs posted along the trail, saying it closes 30 minutes after sunset. So, WTF actually knows? 🤣

@@DakotaDunlap69 Its silly how half the country gets burned to the ground with no recourse and they bug you for biking on a designated trail. Clown world.

The officer is serving and protecting, just not in the way I might assume most of us here in the comments think they should be. In the officer's defense, they used discretion and proper judgment, gave me a warning, and let me continue on the path to promptly return to my vehicle. It's more or less the county that needs to precisely define and properly display the rules and regulations to eliminate any and all misunderstandings. Call me an imbecile, but I obviously and honestly do not read "CLOSED 1hr PAST SUNSET" and interpret that as clearly defined, even if it's boldly written in all caps, lol.

Traveling on a public trail should fall under the protection of the Fourteenth Amendment

The officer showed some leniency by issuing me a warning. Nonetheless, it's still disappointing and inconvenient. From now on, I'll avoid riding on this specific trail beyond the allotted time, and keep my body cam actively recording during my commute to and from work.

There is a way to obtain a special permit for reservations and events, but there are no permits for using the trail after hours since that would violate the rules and regulations of the Wood County Park District. Even if such a permit existed, it would cost money, which defeats part of the reason I'm using the trail in the first place, which is to save on fuel costs.

Trail sign: CLOSED 1 HR. PAST SUNSET Google defines sunset as: "the time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades." 8:30 PM in Northwest Ohio: Sun completely, bright yellow and orange hues visible on the horizon; still daylight. 9:05 PM in Northwest Ohio: Sun not visible, purple and blue hues on the horizon; daylight has almost completely faded, the sun has set. Me: It's 9:05 PM, the sun has disappeared, and daylight has almost completely faded. If I hustle, I should make it back to my vehicle before it closes. Officer: Sunset is at 8:30 PM. Also, Google: Sunset is at 8:34 PM. Conclusion: The sign doesn't specify when sunset is or what their definition of sunset is. I, the officer, and Google all have differing times when sunset is. It's up to interpretation.

The officer has discretion too and I bet in the spirit of the law the law was made to stop bad people from using the trail maybe. It seems silly and might not be a valid law either. It sounds like it needs tested in local court, then district, then State.

@@DakotaDunlap69 yes, but that’s google’s definition of sunset, not the legal definition.

@eugenewall6620 you've just proved my point about it being up to interpretation. The definition depends on where you look and who you ask, but none of that is specified on that trail signs 🤣

@@DakotaDunlap69 it isn’t specified on hunting licenses either, but if you’re gonna hunt, you learn the official times posted by NOAA, The Weather Channel posts them as well. Our job as users of something controlled by the government is to make sure we understand the law before use, that responsibility is ours, not the governments. I’m sure you will find out in law, there is no interpretation, the judge will ask you if you looked up the time for sunset on that day. He will probably look up the exact time for that day, and if you were more than an hour past that time, you’re guilty.

There ought to be a special permit or some form of authorization for situations like this. But at the same time, I don't want to be extorted just to be able to travel on a trail. I'll just find an alternative route, I guess.

There is a thing called "Spirit of the Law", the law was probably wrote to stop kiddos from being up to no good, now does that mean the law itself is just or constitutional no not at all. I have NEVER heard of a trail being closed at night. It seems like a pretty petty thing to stop someone for that doesn't look to be up to no good. Just a dude pedaling home, trying to be conscious of the environment (I don't by into that stuff but plenty do so that make them stop and think). It's a Rural area, what harm is it to be out on a bicycle? So you tell me as a kid and I got stuck out at night they rather I pedal on the roadway then a dedicated trail? That seems nutty you spent money building a trail in a rural area, does the area have so much issues with people that they need such a law or was it a knee jerk reaction to a non problem! I'd challenge that in court, but I like that sort of thing. Put those towns on blast, and the police they have discretion and should be able to see the law is stupid. Most places it's not even worth their time even if there was a law or rule on this.

Oh, im sure there are more pressing matters that they could be attending to. Implementing a curfew may have been intended to reduce crime throughout the night, but it inadvertently creates more crime by subjecting anyone who may need to use the trail past a certain hour to criminal trespassing. This highlights the importance of the Fourteenth Amendment, although its application to traveling on a bike trail is uncertain.

I agree. Generally speaking, these types of trails are created to make traveling safer and more convenient for pedestrians and cyclists. 🤷‍♂️

@@DakotaDunlap69 I think you need to go to the next city meeting and also raise hell through all email address you can find. Seems like a silly law that serves no purpose.

100% you should do this, write the local paper etc.

Right, according to the officer, they were simply following orders from their superiors. Had I not possessed an ID and a valid alibi for being on the trail, the situation could have taken a different turn.

I understand your frustration, man. Unfortunately, as I mentioned in the video, there's a "curfew" on this trail. It would be nice if they had a definitive closing time. It opens at 6 a.m., but apparently closes anywhere between 5:46 p.m. and 10:10 p.m., depending on the time of year. It's ridiculous, if you ask me. Just make it 6am to 11pm and call it a day.

@@DakotaDunlap69 Or why put a time at all, seems silly to me. You got that many crackheads using the trail in a rural area...LOL

It's possible that it will work on saltwater fish; it's certainly worth a try. Let me know how it turns out.

Sorry, this trail is in Ohio, not Colorado... wcparks.org/parks/slippery-elm-trail/

In my opinion, $3.52 is quite steep for Ohio, especially considering my longer commute compared to what I'm accustomed to. Some areas even reached $3.80. However, since the recording of this video, prices have slightly decreased.

Thanks for reaching out! Wow, 6'8" and 350lbs is quite the cyclist! I'm not sure what you mean by "clydesdale" tips 🤔

​@@DakotaDunlap69 "Clydesdale" is what us larger riders politely refer to ourselves as in some circles.

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

Thanks! I ride a Steel XL 6KU Single Speed/Fixie. The bike featured in all my previous videos from last year was a 6KU Barcelona; although I'm unsure of the size, it was slightly smaller than my current one. Both were secondhand purchases-the Barcelona for $25 and the Steel XL 6KU Single Speed/Fixie for $40. Despite needing some work, investing $50 to $100 to customize them to my preferences was worthwhile, especially considering the low initial cost. Additionally, the process taught me a great deal about bike repair. In summary, 6KU bikes offer affordability, simplicity, and reliability, capable of enduring thousands of miles with proper maintenance.

Thanks a lot! It's always motivating to receive positive feedback.

Yeah, these gas prices are ridiculous. Biking to work is a great option to save a bit of money and to get some cardio in, but yeah, it's not the greatest time saver.

Woord!

Speaking of which, how did your event go this past Sunday?

@@DakotaDunlap69it was great! I tried to eat a lot more carbs during the ride and it helped keep my energy up.

​​​@@skleggAWESOME! Yes, eating is super important-that's something I've slacked on in the past. You learn so much about yourself on these types of rides: what you are capable of, not only physically but mentally. Pedal long enough, and you start discovering the answers to the meaning of life ✌️🫠☮️