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Noble Invention Bike Touring
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NOBLE INVENTION BIKE TOURING (formerly Bike the GAP) - Noble Invention Bike Touring plans self-guided bike touring vacations across the US’s most scenic trails, like the Great Allegheny Passage, C&O Canal Towpath, and Katy Trail. Our comprehensive bike tour vacation planning and exceptional customer service means you’ll have an unforgettable bike trip experience.
From group bike rides to solo trips, Noble Invention can help plan your next adventure vacation!
From group bike rides to solo trips, Noble Invention can help plan your next adventure vacation!
Biking the Ohio to Erie Trail - Columbus to Cleveland
Join me as I bike the Ohio to Erie Trail from Columbus to Cleveland, Ohio. Leaving from Columbus, we'll ride through a mix of urban centers, rural roads, Amish country trails, and the Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail before arriving at Lake Erie in Cleveland.
Learn more about the Ohio to Erie Trail at ohiotoerietrail.org.
0:00 Welcome
1:34 Columbus
2:42 Westerville Trailhead
3:12 Westerville to Sunbury
4:16 Sunbury
5:07 Heart of Ohio Trail
5:55 Mount Vernon
7:38 Kokosing Gap Trail
8:25 Mohican Valley Trail, Bridge of Dreams
12:43 Millersburg
13:29 Holmes County Trail
14:31 Dalton, Sippo Valley Trail
17:09 Canal Fulton
18:20 Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath
18:52 Akron
19:44 Cuyahoga Valley National Park
22:26 Cleveland
23:35 Edgewater Park, Lake Erie
NIBT offers Self-Guided Bike Tours along with Bike Tour Blueprints - digital, low-cost tour itineraries for self-guided bike touring.
Links
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OHIO TO ERIE TRAIL SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOUR - www.nobleinventionbiketouring.com/trails/ohio-to-erie-trail.
FACEBOOK: BiketheGAP
CZcams: bit.ly/2iLVu6v
Learn more about the Ohio to Erie Trail at ohiotoerietrail.org.
0:00 Welcome
1:34 Columbus
2:42 Westerville Trailhead
3:12 Westerville to Sunbury
4:16 Sunbury
5:07 Heart of Ohio Trail
5:55 Mount Vernon
7:38 Kokosing Gap Trail
8:25 Mohican Valley Trail, Bridge of Dreams
12:43 Millersburg
13:29 Holmes County Trail
14:31 Dalton, Sippo Valley Trail
17:09 Canal Fulton
18:20 Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath
18:52 Akron
19:44 Cuyahoga Valley National Park
22:26 Cleveland
23:35 Edgewater Park, Lake Erie
NIBT offers Self-Guided Bike Tours along with Bike Tour Blueprints - digital, low-cost tour itineraries for self-guided bike touring.
Links
**************************
OHIO TO ERIE TRAIL SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOUR - www.nobleinventionbiketouring.com/trails/ohio-to-erie-trail.
FACEBOOK: BiketheGAP
CZcams: bit.ly/2iLVu6v
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Biking the Ohio to Erie Trail - Cincinnati to Columbus
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Join me as I bike the Ohio to Erie Trail from Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio. Leaving from the Ohio River in Cincinnati, we'll ride through the small trail towns of Loveland, South Charleston, and London before finishing this video at the Scioto River in Columbus. This section of the route is almost 100% bike trail and is perfect for car-free bike touring. Our next video will cover the trail from...
Bikepacking and Challenging Your Fears
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Part II of my C&O Towpath bikepacking trip. More advice about challenging your fears, sleeping outside, and planning the best itinerary for your next bike tour. Ride along with me on the C&O Canal Towpath between Shepherdstown and Cumberland. 00:09 Welcome 00:55 Start of day 3 02:25 Dam Number 5 03:10 Biking onto the Western Maryland Rail Trail 03:56 Hancock, Md. 04:51 C&O campsite 05:18 Settin...
Bikepacking and Time-Tested Advice on the C&O Towpath
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I've spent the past 12 years bikepacking, bike touring, and developing self-guided bike touring itineraries. This video offers some practical advice about bikes, gear, food, and nutrition for the average bikepacker. Ride along with me on the C&O Canal Towpath between Cumberland and Shepherdstown. 00:12 Welcome 01:43 Biking out of Cumberland 02:49 Paw Paw Tunnel detour 03:49 Biking toward Hancoc...
Prepare for your bike overnight on the Mickelson Trail
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If you are considering biking the Mickelson Trail, I answer some basic questions about the route, the best equipment to use, and how to plan for your trip. Specific information on bikepacking and camping along the trail is also addressed. 0:00 Welcome 0:18 Trail conditions, trail surface 1:08 Services along the trail 2:40 Lodging along the trail 3:17 Wild camping along the Mickelson Trail 7:36 ...
Bike the Mickelson Trail Day 2 - Expect the Unexpected
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Join me as I bike the Mickelson Trail from Hill City to Edgemont on Day 2 of my bike overnight adventure. Day 2 started out well but unexpected conditions made the day a long one! This 109-mile hall of fame rail-trail runs through the Black Hills of South Dakota. Video of my thoughts on the trail and finding camping along the Mickelson - czcams.com/video/eFzBCkKfelU/video.html. Learn more about...
Bike the Mickelson Trail Day 1 - The most beautiful rail-trail in the US?
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Join me as I bike the Mickelson Trail from Deadwood to Hill City on Day 1 of my bike overnight adventure. This 109-mile hall of fame rail-trail runs through the Black Hills of South Dakota and may be one of the most beautiful trails I've ever ridden. See if you agree! Learn more about the Mickelson Trail at gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/george-s mickelson-trail/. 0:00 Start of Day 1, Deadwood, SD 2:2...
Preparing to Bike the Empire State Trail - Hudson Valley Q&A
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We ask and answer some basic question about bike touring the Hudson Valley portion (Albany to Manhattan) of the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile bike trail across New York State. The Empire State Trail website can be found at empiretrail.ny.gov/map. 0:00 Welcome 0:31 Describe the route 1:08 Is there a better direction to ride? 1:54 Who would you recommend this trail to? 3:04 Is there a better tim...
Completing our Bike Tour of the Empire State Trail - All the way to New York City!
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Day 13 and 14 take us to the end of the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, through Yonkers and into Manhattan. New York City and the end of our wonderful journey on the Empire State Trail. Follow along as we ride through New York on the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile bike trail! Subscribe to our channel: tinyurl.com/b5fyuym5 Learn more about our self-guided Bike Tour Blueprints: tinyurl.com/uehkt3ar NIB...
Bridging the Hudson along the Empire State Trail - Albany to Poughkeepsie (and beyond)
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The Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, the Walkway Over the Hudson, and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail - incredible bike touring experiences on Days 10, 11 and 12 as we ride toward Manhattan. Some of the best fall foliage of the entire trip and views you won't believe! Follow along as we ride through New York on the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile bike trail! Subscribe to our channel: tinyurl.com/b5fyuym...
Preparing to Bike the Empire State Trail - Champlain Valley Q&A
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We ask and answer some basic question about bike touring the Champlain Valley portion (Rouses Point to Albany) of the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile bike trail across New York State. 0:00 Welcome 0:47 What is the trail surface like? 1:33 Is there a better direction to ride? 2:45 Is there a better time of year to travel? 4:26 Who would you recommend this trail to? What experience level is needed...
Gravelicious Biking on the Empire State Trail - Whitehall to Albany
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We encountered a mix of surfaces on Days 9 and 10 of our Empire State Trail bike tour. Possibly my favorite string of days on the entire system, the gravel roads and secondary roads between Whitehall and Albany were delightful and stunning! Follow along as we ride through New York on the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile bike trail! Subscribe to our channel: tinyurl.com/b5fyuym5 Learn more about o...
The BEST and WORST of Biking the Empire State Trail - Rouses Point to Whitehall
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Surprises along the Empire State Trail as we begin the north-south ride at Rouses Point, NY. Biking along Lake Champlain with unexpected stops and historic sites and incredible scenery made for some of the best biking of the entire trip. Follow along as we ride through New York on the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile bike trail! Subscribe to our channel: tinyurl.com/b5fyuym5 Learn more about our ...
Preparing to Bike the Empire State Trail - Erie Canalway Q&A
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We ask and answer some basic question about bike touring the Erie Canalway portion of the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile bike trail across New York State. 0:00 Welcome 0:39 What is the trail surface like? 1:20 Is there a preferred direction of travel? 2:45 Best time of year to bike the trail? 4:10 How difficult is the trail? Who would you recommend it to? 5:37 What type of bike would you recomm...
It's Fall Y'all! - Empire State Trail - Rome to Albany
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We finish the Erie Canalway as we ride from Rome to Albany, NY on Days 5 and 6. Enjoy fall foliage and gorgeous scenery along the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Hike Trail. Follow along as we ride through New York on the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile bike trail! Subscribe to our channel: tinyurl.com/b5fyuym5 Learn more about our self-guided Bike Tour Blueprints: tinyurl.com/uehkt3ar NIBT offers Bike Tour ...
Into the Unknown - Biking the Empire State Trail - Pittsford to Rome
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Day 1 Challenges - Biking the Empire State Trail - Buffalo to Pittsford
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Day 1 Challenges - Biking the Empire State Trail - Buffalo to Pittsford
Biking the Virginia Capital Trail. Day 2 Charles City to Williamsburg
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Biking the Virginia Capital Trail. Day 2 Charles City to Williamsburg
Biking the Virginia Capital Trail. Day 1 Richmond to Charles City
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Biking the Virginia Capital Trail. Day 1 Richmond to Charles City
Biking the C&O Canal Towpath: Day 3 (Monocacy Aqueduct, Great Falls, Finding Mile Marker 0)
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Biking the C&O Canal Towpath: Day 3 (Monocacy Aqueduct, Great Falls, Finding Mile Marker 0)
Biking the C&O Canal Towpath: Day 2 (Four Locks, Big Slackwater, Williamsport, Shepherdstown)
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Biking the C&O Canal Towpath: Day 2 (Four Locks, Big Slackwater, Williamsport, Shepherdstown)
Biking the C&O Canal Towpath: Day 1 (Canal Place, Paw Paw Tunnel, Hancock)
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Biking the C&O Canal Towpath: Day 1 (Canal Place, Paw Paw Tunnel, Hancock)
Noble Invention Bike Touring (formerly Bike the GAP) self-guided bike tours
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Noble Invention Bike Touring (formerly Bike the GAP) self-guided bike tours
E-Bike Review - the Great Allegheny Passage
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E-Bike Review - the Great Allegheny Passage
Biking the Great Allegheny Passage: Day 4
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Biking the Great Allegheny Passage: Day 4
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 loved the music!😊
@@benbradley5923 lol. It just gets old!
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
Hello-- when you took the portion of the 'Empire Trail from Albany down to New York City last summer, did the on-road portions of this segment feel dangerous traffic-wise to you as well? Based on the Empire Trail's website, it looks like most of this segment is off-road trail, but there is still some on-road riding. I am looking at taking the 'trail' from New York City to Buffalo, but only if it's safe. I've done a lot of riding, with 12 miles of a Key West to Maine ride requiring that I walk my bike on the side of the road to avoid getting flattened by trucks. I would like to be able to ride from Rouses Point, NY to NYC, but won't do it given the amount of on-road riding, some of which appears to be dangerous roads (from traffic)
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?
Ebikes are permitted on the whole trail.
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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.
28mm are going to be ok in my opinion, but it ultimately is down to rider comfort and skill, and the load on the bike. If you can go wider, it gives you a bit more stability and comfort. I must have missed on the graphic, but either are ok. Thanks for the question!
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.