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I start next week. Flying to Buffalo. Riding to NYC and back. Depending on legs…may hop train from Albany back to Buffalo.

Headed out on this ride next week. Thanks for the primer!

Did you need to use a navigation device or was the trail well marked?

Thanks, I want to do this trail.

Xenia is pronounced ZEnia. Great video. I did the OTET in 2022

Why in the world did you take the sidewalk at Schrock Road? There are bike lanes available, and if you had taken the left fork, you would have gone under Schrock Road and remained on the trail.

I assume that the section that you called "gravel" is NOT gravel, but is stone dust. I don't know why cyclists use words tat they don't know the meaning of. [Bicycle company marketeers - who want to convince everybody that anything not paved is gravel and, thus, everybody needs to buy a "gravel" bike?] Gravel is thumb-sized stones mixed with sand. [There is also "pea grvavel", which has pea-sized stones.] I have never seen a bicycle trail with gravel.

Awesome! Was it safe?

This is the most honest and realistic video I have watched regarding the C&O. I have biked the C&O towpath many times. However, I have not been on it for about fifteen years. Sustained some debilitating injuries while a public servant. Doctors now telling me to start biking again to help my injured joints maintain mobility as I age. Go figure right ?! When I was touring panniers were the go to. Are the Blackburn cages still working for you ? Can you attach stuff sack, dry bags etc on them ? I certainly would appreciate any advice. My wife and I are planning a September adventure on the C&O, if we don’t opt for the GAP instead. Thanks again for the video.

When are walkers on shared trails going to understand that walking on the left FACING bike traffic is much safer than having bikes approaching you from behind where you cannot see them and often can't hear them?

This is the first time i have heard Massillon pronounced with a "Z" sound. Also I have heard Millersburg establishments tend to be closed on Sundays. Regardless, nice job covering the route.

I'm surprised we don't have a trail that goes from Columbus to Dayton but you can ride from Dayton to Cincinnati

I rode this trail from north to south earlier this year and most of it was nice but the parts in the Amish areas were absolutely ruined by the horse crap. It was raining that day too so it was disgusting. I'm wondering if they could install some kind of high frequency audio device that might help keep horses off the trail or else install ballards in the middle so they can't fit the buggys through. I just can't believe that they're so ignorant as to not only bring an unpredictable animal on the trail but not even pick up the crap. I also would recommend if you have the time checking out the Easton Town Square near Columbus, not far off the trail. Part indoor mall and part lifestyle center, they got many fine fragrances to help you forget the Amish nightmare section of the trail.

I love the trails but I question your disrespect for stop sings and picking your path as the most convenient for you some places your pedestrian traffic others you expect to be a motor vehicle. Cannot have it both ways respecting others seems to evade you

So much history on this trail.. the plantations, the first thanksgiving, revolution and civil war history etc

I’ve done the trail several times❤️it

I first rode the Mickelson trail as part of a cross continent bicycle tour 5 years ago. Got on the trail in Custer and headed north. In just the first few miles I was simply in awe of the rocky formations near Crazy Horse memorial. The trail takes you away from major roads, and often any roads at all! It's a uniquely intimate experience.

Beautiful trail great video 👍

That is something to be proud of. Both Pt. 1 & 2 went though some gorgeous scenery!

That Westerville stop is two blocks from my house. It's a great to bike.

Very well put together video I did this ride in June of 2024 in four days ( every day in the mid 90's - yikes!). It's definitely a bucket list ride for any cycling enthusiast.

I've been on the trail around Millersburg for boy scouts. It was great

Love this trail, especially the Wayne County parts. Orrville is working on a. Trail to connect to the tow path in Clinton

So cool that you guys ride the trails together. Keep up the good work

Jrsssssus stop. With. The. Bluegrass. Id have watched otherwise

I just found your channel. 👍👍I’m looking at riding this trail, probably next spring/early summer. Lots of helpful info, and nice feel for the trail thru the vids of your ride.

Very misleading, this is not a bike route, last summer I rode from Vermont to Montreal, Quebec, Plattsburgh down to NYC, the worst most dangerous part is south of Plattsburgh for around 15o miles, This so called Empire trail is nothing more than them putting up signs on many main roads, it's not meant for bikes, Canada has real bike trails, the Erie canal is good, this is terrible and that's coming from a person that bikes plenty just like most of "East Coast Greenway" all they did is put up a route that anyone could have, 90% is on roads with very little cycle way, very dangerous & should be told for experience bikers & even then dangerous because of drivers

Thank you. Well done - very educational and inspiring.

What a beautiful bike trail. Amazing ride.

This is a fantastic bike trail - Ohio is a beautiful state.

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.)

Two syllables: Zeen-Yah. Great bikes trails.

I regularly ride from Eli's BBQ to lunkin up to Loveland, I turn around at kings mills . Elis and Paxton's are my favorite food stops .

Nice music! 👍🙂🎶

I was on the trail May 23-25 2024 and south of Hill City there was water in the rest stop cisterns. Avenza is good. I use GAIA pro app for public land. There is limited public land between Pringle and Edgemont. I ride a Surly Bridge Club with 27. 5 with 2.4 tires. Pretty cush. I used a shuttle from Edgemont to Deadwood then rode south back to Edgemont. Pretty party pace at two and half days.

Great video, I’ve done this ride a couple years ago….

I just rode the Mickelson May 24, incredible. Wild camped on Black Hills NF one night. Storms near Custer, motel one night, then 44 miles to Edgemont by early afternoon. There are shuttles available. Going back this fall with friend with ebike of hers.

Easch of the Amish's horseys has a name! I wont listen to bossey people no matter how well intentioned. When I want something or anything from another adult, today I simply ask that person! Telling anyone what to do when they are grown just wont work. I wear my helment also. When it gets dark try riding some of the trail then. i never had the money for any hotel at all! Just carried enough for some food. I get hungry. i have on the instant pot right now, beans, and brown rice and dried veggies. Some spices too. I peddled from 11 years old, to 65 years old. My left hip is going out on me been disabled over 49 years too. Paul in Ohio This is me I prefer to let others know what we can do instead of all the stuff we should not do. Positive stuff!

As I read these comments I agree that your on screen demeanor is great!! Thank you so much.

Love your videos! By the way, the music makes me want to pedal off into the ozone! Be Well, and Prosper!

Can you E-Bike on it or is it dependent on county?

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Thank you for the great video.

Hi. I am confused. Are 28mm ok? You mention 28mm or wider in audio but the graphic says 32mm or wider.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us 😊

The music ruined it I stopped watching after a few minutes because of it.

What is the best month to ride this trail?

Nice video; nice places..and nice wonder girl...Saludos from Panamá Country..👌

Can you ride a recumbent trike on this trail?

On the road is not a trail.