Hi! I'm Steve. I'm retired. I'm 70 and I bike with my wife! We thoroughly enjoy your videos. You doing a great job with your bicycle reviews. Keep logging those miles!
Hello! I'm planning a trip on le petit train du nord as well, I just loved watching you guys! I hope i'll be able to do the half of what you guys do by your age!! Keep going!
Steve, I wanted to try and do the P'tit Train du Nord this year and we just got back. Had a great time and the weather was almost perfect. Met many nice people and picked up a few French saying's along the way. Great recommendation and I think we will try and do it again next year but in the Fall to try and catch the leaves. - Tom
Hi Steve, thanks for sharing your trip! We also cycled the trail at the end of June 2023, just after the Ironman was canceled due to smoke from the wildfires! Montreal had the worlds worst air quality the day we stayed at the Comfort Inn in St Jerome! Fortunately not bad once we started. Had some showers but no bugs. The one time we had steady rain was when we rode the 11 mile detour on the highway! Wide shoulder and respectful drivers. Cecile and her husband at Auberge Chez Ignace in Nominique were wonderful hosts and the food outstanding! Fun to meet fellow travelers! A great trip! Have you done the Veloroute Bleuets in the Saguenay area? It’s a loop trail around Lac Saint Jean. We’re planning on going this year.
Hi Linda and thanks for sharing your experience! I love the trail and didn't have to do any road riding during our trip. I will check out the Veloroute Bleuets in the Saguenay area. We are always looking for good cycling. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Great video. I cycled the trail last summer as well, as part of a longer trip (then again, I'm only 64). I didn't have a nice buss around the detour - not only was there highway riding, there were some pretty stubborn hills.
I really enjoyed your video series about the Empire State Trail, I did the northern half last year and 'm planning on riding down from Montreal to NYC sometime this year! The p'tit train du nord is a real gem, we're incredibly lucky to have it, it looks like you had a wonderful time :)
Hi Adam and thank you for your comment! The Empire State trail was a great ride once you get past the first 135 miles south of Plattsburg. Not a problem for an experienced rider though. Can you recommend any other multi day rides in Quebec that are similar to the Petit Train du Nord? Jan is not comfortable riding on busy roads. Have a great weekend, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling I recommend the ride between montreal and granby (or further north-east to drummondville), it's almost all exclusively on trails similar to the p'tit train du nord! I also recommend checking out the Route Verte (our provincial cycling network) map online, it tells you what kind of trail (paved, unpaved, on-road, etc.) you're going to be riding on and has notes, cyclist-friendly lodging options, and detours. If you're ever in Montreal and are looking for a place to stay, give me a shout :)
@@adamwertheimerHi Adam and thank you for the suggestions and information. This helps a lot. Thank you for the offer of a place to stay too. I will keep in touch. Have a great day, Steve
Hi John and thank you for your comment. I hope that with time you will be back cycling again. Thanks again and all the best for a speedy recovery! Steve
We were also there June 2023. We stayed at the campground in Conception and did day trips to ride the trail. In September 2022 we rode the entire trail up and back in 5 days, 3 days up from St Jerome to Mt Laurier then two long days back to St Jerome. We are also senior riders and travel from Prince Edward Island to ride our favorite trail, Petit Train du Nord!
Hi Brenda and thanks for your comment! It is one of the best trails ever. Jan and I hope to get to Prince Edward Island to ride sometime soon. Thanks again and take care, Steve
I am from Montreal and have ridden this route several times, but only the Tremblant St Jerome section. They are paving the gravel sections to reduce erosion and make it easier to ride with an ordinary bike. It is a great route with places to stop for food and drink and washrooms right on the trail (old train stations). There is a modest slope of about 2% going in the south-north direction. On a hot day trees provide a canopy of shade in amny sections. A great place to stop for repairs or a cofee is Espresso Sports in Mont Rolland (16:27). Everyone in these businesses speaks English even though French is the main language. You can actually ride all the way back to Montreal from st Jérôme (65 km) or take a commuter train (55 mins).
What a nice trip. Those trails look so good. Thanks for the video. Plattsburg is a old Air Force town. The Butcher Block is a nice restaurant if your ever in the area again. Take care, Al
Hi Al. I hope all is well with you. It was a nice trip. Back when I was working, I spent a lot of time in Plattsburg. I've been to the Butcher Block many times. Great place. Take care, Steve
Ohhhh Steve wonderful wonderful trip, a great trail in four days, I can see that despite the rain these days you have enjoyed your beautiful bicycle trip; In addition, you have stayed in very beautiful places, the landscapes are stunnig there in Canada. have a great weekend you and Jan, greetings from Argentina
Wow, so much fun! This reminds me of the bike train at the Lehigh Gorge in Jim Thorp, PA on the weekends in the summer/fall. I love watching your videos.
Steve, we live about two hours south of St. Jerome in NY. Thanks for posting the video and I think we check out this trail sometime here in 2024. You mentioned bugs on your ride - what month did you ride the trail?
Hi Tom and thanks for the question. We cycled the trail the week of June15th. The bugs weren't unbearable however insect repellent make the ride more enjoyable. It was a great experience. Take care, Steve
Hello Steve again I wanted to say what a wonderful video and you have shown the purpose in life to enjoy at the age of 70 the golden years with your wife that's the way to enjoy it. Thanks again
Love your videos, and so look forward to them. My son, daughter in-law and her dad and I are riding the GAP trail from Pittsburgh to Cumberland in July. Have you ever ridden that trail?
Hi John and thanks for your comment! I will also be riding the GAP / C&O in May. It will be my first time and I plan on camping except for a hotel day in Cumberland. Should be a nice ride. Have a great weekend and all the best, Steve
Hi Steve! It's good to see that your rain gear kept you and Jan warm and dry. I was wondering how it would perform. I've used those cheap pocket rain ponchos before which weren't much better than riding without. I've been caught out in the rain before, while on bike ride on trails, and I've ended up soaked to the gills. I'll have to give the type that you used in the video a try. Take care, David.
Hi David, I hope all is well with you! I looked at many rain jackets and found that most (even the expensive ones) don't do a very good job of keeping you dry on the inside. I bought mine from REI (the store brand). It was under $100 and has vents that unzip under the armpits. This helps a lot. Thanks again and have a nice weekend, Steve
Can you put contacts for the places you stayed at? I want to do this ride on an ebike this sumner. What month did you do thisbtour? Great video, enjoed the scenery.
Hi there and thanks for your question and comment! Watch the video again and look for the website of the tour management company. They last all the contacts and information regarding the places we stayed. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Hi there and thanks for asking. I was riding my Priority 600X with 12 speed Pinion gearbox and Gates carbon belt drive instead of a chain. Love the bike. Thanks again, Steve
Steve and Jan living their best life!!!
We are trying to get the best (for us) out of retirement. Thanks and all the best, Steve
Hi! I'm Steve. I'm retired. I'm 70 and I bike with my wife! We thoroughly enjoy your videos. You doing a great job with your bicycle reviews. Keep logging those miles!
Hi there and thanks for the nice comment! I hope you and your wife may cycle for many years to come. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
It just a pleasure to watch you and seeing your wife on the trip
Hi J and thank you for watching and your comment. All the best, Steve
Thanks!
Hi Bill, thank you for the gift. I really appreciate you for your kindness. Have a great week! Thanks again, Steve
Hello! I'm planning a trip on le petit train du nord as well, I just loved watching you guys! I hope i'll be able to do the half of what you guys do by your age!! Keep going!
Hi Allan, I'm sure you will enjoy the trail. Thank you for your comment and have a great day, Steve
Steve, what a wonderful / delightful trip. Love your channel. You are a true inspiration. Cheers.
Hi Ian and thank you for the nice comment! It was a great trip. We had a blast, Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Steve, I wanted to try and do the P'tit Train du Nord this year and we just got back. Had a great time and the weather was almost perfect. Met many nice people and picked up a few French saying's along the way. Great recommendation and I think we will try and do it again next year but in the Fall to try and catch the leaves. - Tom
Hi Tom and thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the trail. It should be beautiful in the fall too. Take care, Steve
You picked a winner with that trip, you and Jan are a delight to watch. 😊
Thanks John, it was a fun ride. Take care, Steve
Very nice video and with a beautiful riding partner. Thanks Steve
Hi Barry and thanks for your comment! It was a great ride and we enjoy riding together. Take care, Steve
Nice video welcome to Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you Peter! It was a beautiful ride.
Great video as always.
Hi there and thank for your comment. Take care, Steve
Hi Steve, thanks for sharing your trip! We also cycled the trail at the end of June 2023, just after the Ironman was canceled due to smoke from the wildfires! Montreal had the worlds worst air quality the day we stayed at the Comfort Inn in St Jerome! Fortunately not bad once we started. Had some showers but no bugs. The one time we had steady rain was when we rode the 11 mile detour on the highway! Wide shoulder and respectful drivers. Cecile and her husband at Auberge Chez Ignace in Nominique were wonderful hosts and the food outstanding! Fun to meet fellow travelers! A great trip!
Have you done the Veloroute Bleuets in the Saguenay area? It’s a loop trail around Lac Saint Jean. We’re planning on going this year.
Hi Linda and thanks for sharing your experience! I love the trail and didn't have to do any road riding during our trip. I will check out the Veloroute Bleuets in the Saguenay area. We are always looking for good cycling. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
You are really living the life, Steve.
Thanks Jay! Have a great day!
Great video. I cycled the trail last summer as well, as part of a longer trip (then again, I'm only 64). I didn't have a nice buss around the detour - not only was there highway riding, there were some pretty stubborn hills.
Hi Stephen and thanks for sharing! All the best, Steve
Looks like you had a wonderful time. Thanks for adding another trail to my bucket list!
Hi there and nice to hear from you! I hope all is well. The trail is certainly worth adding to your bucket list. Take care, Steve
we rode the trail from south to north in 2022 summer. Stayed in Mont Tremblant for one day. what a nice trail.
Hi there and thanks for your comment! The trail is one of the best. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
I really enjoyed your video series about the Empire State Trail, I did the northern half last year and 'm planning on riding down from Montreal to NYC sometime this year! The p'tit train du nord is a real gem, we're incredibly lucky to have it, it looks like you had a wonderful time :)
Hi Adam and thank you for your comment! The Empire State trail was a great ride once you get past the first 135 miles south of Plattsburg. Not a problem for an experienced rider though. Can you recommend any other multi day rides in Quebec that are similar to the Petit Train du Nord? Jan is not comfortable riding on busy roads. Have a great weekend, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling I recommend the ride between montreal and granby (or further north-east to drummondville), it's almost all exclusively on trails similar to the p'tit train du nord! I also recommend checking out the Route Verte (our provincial cycling network) map online, it tells you what kind of trail (paved, unpaved, on-road, etc.) you're going to be riding on and has notes, cyclist-friendly lodging options, and detours.
If you're ever in Montreal and are looking for a place to stay, give me a shout :)
@@adamwertheimerHi Adam and thank you for the suggestions and information. This helps a lot. Thank you for the offer of a place to stay too. I will keep in touch. Have a great day, Steve
very inspirational.. I'm 72 just had a stroke,, hope to get cycling again
Hi John and thank you for your comment. I hope that with time you will be back cycling again. Thanks again and all the best for a speedy recovery! Steve
We were also there June 2023. We stayed at the campground in Conception and did day trips to ride the trail. In September 2022 we rode the entire trail up and back in 5 days, 3 days up from St Jerome to Mt Laurier then two long days back to St Jerome. We are also senior riders and travel from Prince Edward Island to ride our favorite trail, Petit Train du Nord!
Hi Brenda and thanks for your comment! It is one of the best trails ever. Jan and I hope to get to Prince Edward Island to ride sometime soon. Thanks again and take care, Steve
What a beautiful bike ride. I always enjoy your videos - thanks for sharing
Hi Berenice, hope you are doing well! Thanks and have a great week, Steve
Funny to see my chalet as you rode past KM 129! Glad you enjoyed you visit.
Hi Gordon and thanks for your comment! We had a great visit and ride. Thanks again, Steve
I am from Montreal and have ridden this route several times, but only the Tremblant St Jerome section. They are paving the gravel sections to reduce erosion and make it easier to ride with an ordinary bike. It is a great route with places to stop for food and drink and washrooms right on the trail (old train stations). There is a modest slope of about 2% going in the south-north direction. On a hot day trees provide a canopy of shade in amny sections. A great place to stop for repairs or a cofee is Espresso Sports in Mont Rolland (16:27). Everyone in these businesses speaks English even though French is the main language. You can actually ride all the way back to Montreal from st Jérôme (65 km) or take a commuter train (55 mins).
Hi Dev and thank you for the detailed information of the beautiful trail and surroundings. We had a great time! Thanks again and all the best, Steve
Brilliant video Steve, thanks for sharing it with us. I felt like I was there with you on the ride
Thanks Rob, it was a great experience. All the best, Steve
Your video was a good way to start my Saturday. Thanks!
Hi again and thanks for watching and your comment. I appreciate it a lot. Take care, Steve
Excellent trip and very enjoyable to watch. Thank you!
Thanks Terry. Have a great day, Steve
Awsome video, very much enjoyed it.great adventure..........
Hi David and thanks for watching and your comment! Have a great weekend, Steve
What a nice trip. Those trails look so good. Thanks for the video. Plattsburg is a old Air Force town. The Butcher Block is a nice restaurant if your ever in the area again. Take care, Al
Hi Al. I hope all is well with you. It was a nice trip. Back when I was working, I spent a lot of time in Plattsburg. I've been to the Butcher Block many times. Great place. Take care, Steve
It s also a cross skiing trail in winter
I'm sure it makes such a nice cross country skiing trail! Thanks again, Steve
Ohhhh Steve wonderful wonderful trip, a great trail in four days, I can see that despite the rain these days you have enjoyed your beautiful bicycle trip; In addition, you have stayed in very beautiful places, the landscapes are stunnig there in Canada. have a great weekend you and Jan, greetings from Argentina
Hey Sergio, nice to hear from you. We had a good time on such a beautiful and relaxing trail. You have a great weekend too! All the best, Steve
wow it looks like you had great trip thanks for sharing it.
Thanks Bill, it was a fun trip. Take care, Steve
Thanks for the video. I just requested the catalog. Looks like a great ride this spring!
Hi there and thanks for your comment! You will enjoy the ride. Thanks again and have a nice weekend, Steve
Great video, it really looks like a great trail.
Hi Dave, it was a great trail!
What a great ride. 👍🏻
Yes it was! Thanks Kevin
Wow, so much fun! This reminds me of the bike train at the Lehigh Gorge in Jim Thorp, PA on the weekends in the summer/fall. I love watching your videos.
Hi Amy and as always, thanks for watching! Have a great day, Steve
Congratulations. Good Video
Hi Jorge and thanks again! Have a great weekend, Steve
Steve, we live about two hours south of St. Jerome in NY. Thanks for posting the video and I think we check out this trail sometime here in 2024. You mentioned bugs on your ride - what month did you ride the trail?
Hi Tom and thanks for the question. We cycled the trail the week of June15th. The bugs weren't unbearable however insect repellent make the ride more enjoyable. It was a great experience. Take care, Steve
Hello Steve again I wanted to say what a wonderful video and you have shown the purpose in life to enjoy at the age of 70 the golden years with your wife that's the way to enjoy it. Thanks again
Hi Werner and great to hear from you! We are doing our best to stay active and enjoying life. Thanks again and have a great day, Steve
Don t forget your bug repellant
Yes, very important
Love your videos, and so look forward to them. My son, daughter in-law and her dad and I are riding the GAP trail from Pittsburgh to Cumberland in July. Have you ever ridden that trail?
Hi John and thanks for your comment! I will also be riding the GAP / C&O in May. It will be my first time and I plan on camping except for a hotel day in Cumberland. Should be a nice ride. Have a great weekend and all the best, Steve
I will be looking forward to your video. I’m sure it will help in my preparation for my trip.
Hi Steve! It's good to see that your rain gear kept you and Jan warm and dry. I was wondering how it would perform. I've used those cheap pocket rain ponchos before which weren't much better than riding without. I've been caught out in the rain before, while on bike ride on trails, and I've ended up soaked to the gills. I'll have to give the type that you used in the video a try. Take care, David.
Hi David, I hope all is well with you! I looked at many rain jackets and found that most (even the expensive ones) don't do a very good job of keeping you dry on the inside. I bought mine from REI (the store brand). It was under $100 and has vents that unzip under the armpits. This helps a lot. Thanks again and have a nice weekend, Steve
Can you put contacts for the places you stayed at? I want to do this ride on an ebike this sumner. What month did you do thisbtour? Great video, enjoed the scenery.
Hi there and thanks for your question and comment! Watch the video again and look for the website of the tour management company. They last all the contacts and information regarding the places we stayed. Thanks again and all the best, Steve
@@steveretiredandcycling Thank you for your reply. I will watch it again and get out my map and do some heads down research :)
Nice .. I tried to go biking today and got discouraged with the wind..i say im outdoorsy until the wind happens. 😢
Wind is never fun. It can ruin an otherwise nice bike ride. Maybe the wind will calm down in your area. Take care, Steve
Wonderful trip with Jan, I was wondering how many miles per day you did?? What a lovely trip.
Hi again, it was a great trip. We cycled about 35 miles per day. Very easy and well maintained trail.
What bike are you riding?
Hi there and thanks for asking. I was riding my Priority 600X with 12 speed Pinion gearbox and Gates carbon belt drive instead of a chain. Love the bike. Thanks again, Steve
This was last summer?
Hi Kevin, yes it was last June. Thanks
What bike did you take ?
I took my Priority 600X. The ride was last June. Thanks again, Steve
You can pronounce it Mont Lo ree hey
Thank you Alain!