I just started with day 1 but why didn’t you start in KC? Isn’t that where it starts?

Really want to do this Denise. What were your camping charges per night if you recall? And is use of bathrooms and shower included in that cost?

This is one of the places I've been wanting to visit. Thank you for your video!

I appreciate the update and I subscribed to get more information on this and other trails. We drove from Bedford to Clarksville today and I was impressed with the amount of progress on the trail.

This is cool! Always wanted to find something about how trails are made!

When I was a teenager I would see many trains come through there.

Thanks for the video! I'm excited about this

hey, I was at the groundbreaking too!! great video.

Thanks for letting us know what's going on, you're work is appreciated.

Thanks for the update! I moved to Muncie 2 years ago and found your videos about the Cardinal Greenway. I ride it regularly both North and South out of Muncie. Perhaps our bike paths will cross some day.

That’s awesome. Southern indiana is gorgeous

Now I gotta try to find local rail-trails with Komoot 😊

So many boardwalks! Do you know what that long concrete hump structure is to your right at about 12:29?

Thanks for sharing this! We rode the trail a couple weeks ago and made use of your Jefferson City recommendations for the Baymont and High Rise Bakery. The latter's croissants were delicious! Instead of J&D, we used Red Wheel Bike Shop which has excellent service. Plus they sell wine 🙂We also toured the capital building. Their murals, paintings and sculpture are awesome. The place doubles as an art museum.

Thanks for the series. We are thinking about the OTET, so I will be watching those videos next!

I was hoping you'd give us a report on the Noren campsite, but I understand the appeal of a hotel with easy mechanic access. We also stayed in the Baymont. It was perfect for us. What month did you ride in?

Fun videos! It's not as big as the Katy but you'd like our Tunnel Hill State Trail in Southern Illinois. Nice 500+ foot tunnel to ride through.

Thanks for the overview of the trail. I am going in 2 weeks. Please try HIGH TRESTLE TRAIL in Iowa!

Biked Gaston to Richmond today. (09/13/24) . Very nice trail but very few services or water along the way. I packed 4 liters and used it all. Luckily there is a Dollar General in Losantville where I bought two more liters. Very good trail but let me tell you it ISN'T level by any means! I climbed most of the day and the constant headwind made it worse. I did it though! 52 miles at average of only 8.8 mph. $82 Baymont hotel in Richmond is very good deal!❤

Biking Gaston to Richmond tomorrow! Sept. 13, 2024 !

In the Winter Time , Plan or think about; riding the- Cross Florida(C 2 C Trail) Trail !! 245 Miles of Trail which traverses Flat Florida. With a few HILLS !! . Cross Florida Begins in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. on the East Coast, to St. Petersburg, Fla. on the West Coast. I've done it multiple times in Winter and Summer. Plenty of Hotels along the route not far from the trail. Enjoyed your informative Bike Travels, as i plan my next bike trip to Ride OTET. South to North, and North to South....

You forgot the bathtub

Good job on the video. I've ridden Budd Road a few times but i go up Farnsley Knob and down (only) on Blunk. It's a challenge for sure. Here's a video I shot when I rode with a friend from Canon Park to Caesar's casino and back -- on e-bikes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6TMf5yZbrxnd6Msi=sVJ2c3ekQ0PH1Asb

Excellent Videos! Enjoyed you OTET Ride and Documentation.... And you Did the Trail SOLO !!! LOOKING forward to More bike adventures

It's Machens (pronounced Mahk-ens) not Mansions.

Thank you for this video. Going in 5 weeks - this is helpful

A great job on your Katy Trail Series!! Really enjoyed it, will have to see if I can make it up there some day! It's great to see such nice camp areas WShowers!! Always want a shower at the end of the day, in fact it's a must. Thanks again, will be checking out your channel!

My next ride is scheduled for Monday August 26. Millersburg to Mount Vernon. Definitely enjoyed watching your video.

Did you self shuttle or is there a shuttle service?

I like that you took time to explore the places. Everyone else just rides through.

Nice

I just watched the OTET series. I think you talked me into doing it the end of September. Im the one who asked yesterday about what month to go and it sounds like September is the best. I would not be able to wait an entire year 😊 Seemed too hot when you went. That would take a lot of ice cream!! The shuttle website said they were taking 2024 off. Do you know of another shuttle service for taking me and hopefully my bike back to Cincinnati? Wow this will be a crazy adventure!

Watched the whole video. Thank you for the great info!

What's the name of the donkey that you follow?

Besides Sept, what month would you recommend? Maybe a spring month? Sorry if you answered this in your video. Im watching as i write this 😊

whats the dude riding with a blue tire and rim for? maybe he should have at least put a blue on on da back as well. ha ha.

Thanks for sharing, I like your channel, you do a good job video ing

how did you know what roads to take? just curious!! i think you said you had no gps. maybe you had maps.

thanks for sharing, and responding!! I noticed your bike, and it seems like an off brand. It also you said is steel which is a good thing. The only thing i noticed was that your fork has no braze on\s, and you said it was carbon. that is no good!! I have bikes with a carbon blade, but i really don't like carbon at all. I really don't know why they put a carbon blade on a steel frame bike. that makes no sense to me. Anyhow ,go get you a better bike. May i make a suggestion!! Look, i have several bikes some gravel and some touring. Yes i like steel, and some of my touring bikes are steel, but i also like aluminum. A good aluminum bike made for touring is gonna be a super good bike. And don't listen to all the hype about steel for touring bikes. Yes ,its the best!! but don't under estimate an aluminum touring bike. I mean it will get the job done. I went out and bought me an Ozark trail g-1 gravel bike made for touring and bike packing. please don't laugh, a wal mart bike. yes i know!! But this bike is solid. this bike has been the craze and most talked about bike on da internet, and for good reason!! I know bikes.I went out and bought me one just to try out.The only issue with this awesome gravel bike / touring bike is who build the bike. yes the ideots at wal mart. When i got mine, i had to re adjust the drop bars, and re do the head set/ pump up the tires , and grease the seat tube, then and only then could i roll it out of the store. once i got it home, i rode it and it rode really good, but i had to take it to the bike shop and grease the bottom bracket. Look, here is what you get for 250 dollars/ yes i know!!! internal routing/ index shifting/ a solid aluminum frame 6061 with a steel fork on it with 3 braze ons / on each side plus other braze ons. the bike comes with double wall rims and 36 spokes each wheel. and it has a long wheel base with a kick stand and comes stock with kenda tires. are you kidding me.. Here is what i have done to mine. A new gel saddle/ a new adjustable stem/ a new cassett for climbing gear/ a new rear touring rack. and a new axiom front low rider rack/ new extra bar end tape over the original for more comfort. now this week i am putting a new bottom bracket and new crank set on it. it comes with a 2x drive train. when all complete , i'll put it up against any touring bike out there. I also put a seat post suspenion on it. my total build cost 360 dollars+ 250 for the bike which is a total of 610 dollars. Again, ill put it up against any touring bike out there. Go on line or better yet go on youtube and look at all the videos about thiis awesome bike. Sorry for the long post, but i see that you like to bike a lot like me. go check out the g-1 gravel bike. My nice 2000 dollar carbon fork gravel bike is collecting dust. I am out riding the 250 dollar bike all the time, and if you get one, i garunteee you will leave that other bike in the garage , and you to will be out on your g-1 gravel bike.

how much did it cost you? it takes money to do it that way . heck it takes money to do it any kind of way. how did you take off work?

What is it about the OTET and animals that just want to jump through my spokes! Haha.

I live nearby and ride Independence to Edgewater often. Good on you for surviving Rockside Rd! Great videos, I've done Ohio to Erie and am considering Erie to Ohio solo soon.

Where did you stay in Akron? I'm in millersburg now heading north and I can't find a room anywhere

I was raised in Clinton MO👍 My friend Lives there and she rides the trails with her friend . Looks fun