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@acebikemedia 23 күн бұрын
Great stuff! I'll be riding and filming on it tomorrow!
@RoaminLama 23 күн бұрын
Enjoy! It’s definitely a bucket list trail.
@theoilingchief 26 күн бұрын
Great video … I like that trail, although I have never ridden the entire thing. Usually start at the southern end and go about 10 or miles then back again,
@RWayne3326 Ай бұрын
Lama, this video is not working properly. When I adjust the playback speed to 2X the speedometer remains at 10mph and doesn't increase to 20mph. Just kidding!!! Just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos. You have travelled on some really neat trails! Really cool stuff you do with the drones, 360 camera views, and the telemetry! Very tech savy! Appreciate the time, effort, and extra polish you put into producing such great content!
@RoaminLama Ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Ready glad you enjoy the videos. I wish I had a 2x button for some of my rides, I could do longer trails in half the time!
@RyanWehr Ай бұрын
I just did this trail. I did Sparta to Elroy and then turned around and went back. Let me tell you the Down hill section from tunnel 3 to Sparta was well welcomed. I was flying on it.
@RoaminLama Ай бұрын
Good on ya! Yea the uphills aren't steep, they just go on forever. The walk through the tunnels and the downhills are welcome breaks for sure.
@RyanWehr Ай бұрын
@@RoaminLama every tunnel on the way back was a well earned break for my knees, wrists neck. you get done walking through the tunnel jump back on and it feels good
@alexchavez955 Ай бұрын
I have lived in Chicago for many years and I didn't know about this trail. Thank great video,
@RoaminLama Ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it, and found a new trail. Hope to see you out there. Keep Bikin’!
@carlnolte1637 Ай бұрын
Welcome to the 60's group. I turned 60 in May. Glad to see you are uploading again. I really enjoy your videos. Keep em coming. Age is just a number.
@iznoman Ай бұрын
Seems like the 2023 Maxxis Ikon with the new Maxxspeed compound runs narrower than this version of Ikon. I have the 2023 2.35 width Ikons on my 2021 Marlin 5 with about 5mm clearance on the rear.
@RoaminLama Ай бұрын
It may have I little less sidewall as well so it fits the flare better. I'm going to have to check the new ones out! Thanks for the info.
@briangee2869 2 ай бұрын
Nice video! Thanks.
@RoaminLama 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for giving it a watch. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
@hikerbikeromar 2 ай бұрын
This was very informative, thanks for taking the time to put this together!
@RoaminLama 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much fro the kind words. Making these videos is a labor of love. My love for riding new trials and my love for film and video editing.
@MultiQWX 2 ай бұрын
Jungle gap
@ellenrice7851 2 ай бұрын
Ticks😮
@RoaminLama 2 ай бұрын
Just in the long grassy areas.
@ahsv64 3 ай бұрын
Sigh. Now I feel that i have to get one of those cams. Thx. ;-P
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
Use the link in the description, it helps me make more videos and costs you no extra.
@rebeccaoconnell6880 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video! My seven year old and I were planning on doing the Elroy-Sparta trail, but after seeing the length of this trail, it's shadiness, and great scenery, you have changed our minds! Looks like it'll be a blast and a trip to remember!
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great time on this beautiful trail. Keep bikin'!
@kaitlynj2517 3 ай бұрын
🎉
@TheBlackToedOne 3 ай бұрын
Did it the 1st time at 60. On the one hand it kind of cheeses you off getting passed by all these other people when you stop for a rest and they are just diddle-bopping along but then you think, "Oh yeah. I'm one of if not the oldest person on the mountain today and the dude that just passed me could be my grandson." Then it doesn't sting as much. 😊 I think "easy" is the wrong word because it's still tough as anything. Whenever I describe the 14rs I've done I go w/ "technical" instead of easy and there are no "easy" 14ers.
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
The easy came from what locals told me the night before in Georgetown. "It's the easiest 14er and the hardest 3 and a half miles you'll ever hike." Congrats on making it at the age of 60. And, thanks for watching.
@scottmichielli5670 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for an excellent review.
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@redgar6467 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great detailed information.
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@ianlindridge5378 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I started riding this trail in 1982 up to '97 or '98 then with another group of friends in 2010 thru 2021 when trail conditions and closures had us start in '22 the Root River Trail system. I've seen gobs of bike videos but this is the absolute best; every mile, no stops and starts, great for continuity. The direction, speed, and especially the topography and distance done added hugely to the video. I started with section 2 and just had to watch section 1! I've chores to do now so 3 and 4 will have to wait until tomorrow morning. Thanks much!
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. It truly is a bucket list trail. Thanks so much for watching and keep bikin'!
@ianlindridge5378 3 ай бұрын
@@RoaminLama Ha, no bike for me any more, I'm functionally blind and ride an ICE recumbent trike since 2018 (now motorized in 2024)! The trail looks good so maybe a return? So you'll record the Root River soon?
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
@@ianlindridge5378 I'm not familiar with the Root River trail. I live in Illinois so the next 2 trails on my list to log are closer to home. I hope to get back up there next spring to explore more. I'll look up the Root River and see if I can work that in.
@davidmeridith3408 3 ай бұрын
Why do you keep calling it the Continental trail? And you need to spell check your titles. Nice video otherwise.
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
I wasn't familiar with area when I rode this trail and my Gaiagps app had it listed as the Continental trail, so that's what I though the name was when I did this video.
@MrStones1963 3 ай бұрын
I visited this trail just before my 60th birthday, and I appreciate and concur with your favorable review of the trail. I have read so much about the poor condition of the pavement, but I think that the surface is not that bad and there are certainly not potholes. When I rode this trail, I enjoyed the scenery, and my mind was not on the pavement's condition. I actually think that the Omaha trail is more scenic than the famous Elroy-Sparta trail. Omaha Trail has some nice elevated views of the surrounding terrain and the Omaha tunnel is not too interminably long. In the raw footage (not the narration added later) there was a remark about "another washout".
@airrick847 3 ай бұрын
Another awesome video, thank you!
@antbanks4194 3 ай бұрын
Great Information in this video
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@joesalemi2414 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the detail about the trail, road crossings and climbs but also your Marlin 6. 68 here and always looking for these moderate rides
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the ride. It's a trail I ride a lot, often adding the Cal-Sag to get the variety of gravel, dirt and pavement.
@samsu3030 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video! I just discovered this trail, even though I've lived near the starting point for a year. I'm getting my first bike and can't wait to start riding!
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! You're really going to enjoy this trail. From urban to suburban to rural all in one ride. Keep Bikin'!
@sc2man13 3 ай бұрын
Great video, along with your others. These deserve a lot more views!
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated.
@andyg8456 3 ай бұрын
What bike are you riding?
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
A Trek Marlin 6 on Maxis XC tires.
@renee2712 3 ай бұрын
This ride brings back so many good memories. My dad really loved riding this trail!
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
It's really a great trail. I had a blast riding in.
@renee2712 3 ай бұрын
We used to go here in the mid 80’s when I was a kid. We always stayed at Tunnel Trail Campground. The tunnels scared me so much!!
@RoaminLama 3 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it. And, yea, that campground looked nice. I stayed in Elroy so I had access to all 3 rail to trails that originate there.
@MawaukeeWiscansin 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic presentation of an awesome trail! Did you get picked up at the end? Not sure if they have a “shuttle” service in this area.
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! My wife drove up from our campsite in Elroy and brought me back. As much as my ego wanted to do both ways, I couldn’t leave Mrs. The Lama at the campsite for the entire day. 😄
@uestcpandou 4 ай бұрын
May I ask what is the app you use for the dashboard showing on the screen?
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
+@uestcpandou I made an entire video on just that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ravXY5SQlqmcnKM
@r.h.0101 4 ай бұрын
Great video. Production quality!
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm so glad you liked it. Keep Bikin'!
@kaitlynj2517 4 ай бұрын
🎉🎉
@daunking5961 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Really enjoyed watching it!
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the kind words. I'm glad you got something out of it. Thanks for watching and Keep Bikin'!
@crystalharris7394 4 ай бұрын
🚴🏽🚵🏻♂️🚴🏻♀️
@PromenadeMTL 4 ай бұрын
The is a great trail. In Montreal we have quite a few trails that follow linear features like canals and aqueducts. There is an urban rail loop that was abandoned years ago and it will be converted into a cycling path in the next 5 years.
@Zethen 4 ай бұрын
Happy B-Day, Sir! Enjoyed your video. Rode from Sparta towards Elroy last year hitting the three tunnels and turning back. Still a good 50 miles.
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the birthday wishes . I did the Elroy-Sparta as well the following day. That video drops next week. I really enjoyed that ride.
@ahsv64 4 ай бұрын
Happy belated birthday, Mr. The Lama. It's a biggie, but it looks like you're living your best life. Maybe you can give a tech breakdown about your gear and setup, because I'd love to know how you do the pans from the secondary camera(s) while riding.
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm officially old enough to know better, yet young enough not to care. It's been a weird year, but I'm finally getting out more and getting in shape for longer rides. And, thanks for the set-up question. I'll whip up a short about my gear soon.
@ahsv64 4 ай бұрын
Reminds me a bit of the Hi Line in NYC, albeit much narrower and straighter.
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
Just the little bit. I walked the Hi Line years ago before it was complete, just the southern section up to about 11th. It was really cool.
@gs_weiss 4 ай бұрын
A dedicated car-free human powered transportation route through a metropolitan area is a bigger deal than maybe most think. Plenty of nice pleasant scenic trails out there, but this one is nice for it's infrastructure purpose and deserves the recognition it has.
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
I appreciate your sentiment. And agree that it is a beautiful green space worthy of recognition. Just not up to par for serious biking and lacks the diversity of scenery found on a plethora of other Illinois Rail Trails.
@gs_weiss 4 ай бұрын
@@RoaminLama rail trails are multi use, not just for biking. But also "serious biking" also means commuting in the city, which many of us do on these trails. It's not a destination for out of towners, it's a highly functional bit of infrastructure for those of us that live there. As I said, it's purpose is much greater than just scenery. I never said it was a green space, just the opposite. It's a highway for people not in cars. Giving it recognition is not only deserved, it's a model for other communities to do the same.
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
That may be, but if you look at my channel I do bike trail reviews. I understand you have a strong opinion about the Bloomingdale trail and like I said, I respect that. But, we all don't think from the same perspective. Please at least respect different points of view. There is no right or wrong here, just opinions.
@kwaktak 4 ай бұрын
Good to see you’re over the illnesses and getting back out there. This looks like your stereotypical MUP (multi use path) full of individuals and small groups who lack in situational awareness to cause traffic problems where bicyclists are seen as the hazard. It’s fortunate that this is new because I wonder if the homeless may start encroaching upon it like they have on similar MUPs here in Pittsburgh.
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
You couldn't have summed up the paths clientele more accurately. Although self awareness is a problem with many recreation paths. The hoods around this path are pretty gentrified, but I was told by my family that live next to it, "don't do it at night."
@kmtnbike1117 4 ай бұрын
My daughter just moved a block from this trail and I thought I may want to ride it. Thanks for the info and I’ll stay out west on the Fox River trail that I live along. Enjoy your reviews. Thanks.
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad I could help. Perfect trail for a stroll or a dog walk. I love the Fox River Trail, I still intend to ride the entire thing some day. I'm near the IPP and use the FRT to connect its branches so I can do a nice loop ride from the Wheaton area.
@kmtnbike1117 4 ай бұрын
@@RoaminLama I’m in St. Charles but have ridden to Oswego and all the way to Lake Geneva WI. Easy access for me to head your way or out west towards Sycamore.
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
@kmtnbike1117 I’ve done the Great Western Trail from St. Charles to Sycamore. Great ride.
@Naltddesha 5 ай бұрын
To me, the Beaver Nuggets taste like Carmel popcorn, but instead of popcorn kernels it’s a fried corn meal, or something. They’re pretty good, but I can only have so many before I’ve had my fill of sweetness. Edit: hold up ✋ why not gotta be a ‘stiff stick’ 😂😂😂
@RoaminLama 5 ай бұрын
You are correct about the sweetness. After a few it’s diabetic coma time. And the “stiff” stick was a pour reference to beaver dams. They don’t use bendy sticks. 😂
@Naltddesha 5 ай бұрын
@@RoaminLama hahaha, excuse my implied vulgarity, sir!
@montegomm 5 ай бұрын
Just went through there on the River to River trail last week. Nice place. The R2R is very easy and relatively flat. Unfortunately if you stay in Giant City the trail is not a loop.
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
I've hiked about 20 miles of the R to R. A very rustic trail. I'm very glad I preloaded the route to my phone as there are sections, particularly river crossing that are hard to spot the trail marker on the other side. The Cedar trail that is the 12 mile loop around the state park merges with the R to R one the southern end.
@BigJim_909 5 ай бұрын
Now was this new tire vs new tire? Cause that makes a difference I would say..
@RoaminLama 5 ай бұрын
I had the bike for 6 months with the Bontragers that came with it. Maybe a couple hundred miles on them. Which should have given then the rolling resistance advantage as the nubs were a little worn.
@daunking5961 6 ай бұрын
I've ridden this trail several times. I love that there is little pedestrian traffic allowing for faster riding. The closer I get to Schneider's Passage there are more bird watchers, walkers, etc, but most of the trail is great without having to slow down for pedestrians. Nice video!
@RoaminLama 4 ай бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching! It is a trail my small weekend ground ride frequently. Usually starting south of river on the John Husar trail, then we cross over the bridge at Route 83 to the Centennial. The advantage of this is Imperial Oak Brewing is waiting for us at the end of the ride.
@theblowupdollsmusic 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to put these videos together. Ironically you say "unfortunately this is the last of the gravel" by DuPage Airport, for me personally I prefer the paved paths and I'm not a fan of the gravel.
@RoaminLama 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting! So many ways to bike, I do prefer gravel and dirt. Smooth pavement is great, but throw in root heaves and they ruin rims, bums, and rattle the fillings out of teeth 🤣. Thanks again for watching and keep bikin’.
@theblowupdollsmusic 6 ай бұрын
@@RoaminLamaSome great strong points you make there, there are definitely some hard bumps on the paved paths that have not been maintained. Again I really appreciate your videos.
@BSDLLC 7 ай бұрын
I ride this all the time. Palos Park resident here.
@RoaminLama 7 ай бұрын
So many great trails in the Palos Area. We often start on the Cal-Sag then head over to Swallow Cliffs and do part of the Yellow Loop. It's our "All Terrain" ride, pavement, gravel and dirt. Thanks for watching and keep bikin'!
@jeffwatson2234 7 ай бұрын
We just spent 5 days there it was $89.00 a night / site236 was a good pick only 1” off level WiFi worked great but got poorer closer to weekend we got, NOTE nether Bathhouses are working Nor the laundry
@RoaminLama 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update. Can't believe they haven't finished the back bathhouse yet, and can't understand why the other was closed. Unless they had a freeze and it broke plumbing. Thanks for watching and Keep Roamin!
@edmondlau511 8 ай бұрын
Rode this starting at Western avenue in Park Forest to Joliet and back. Downtown Frankfort has some cool stops for food as well as a nice guitar shop.
@RoaminLama 8 ай бұрын
Nice ride! I hope they fixed it. I almost lost fillings when I was on it. And yes, Frankfort has a really nice downtown. Thanks for watching and keep bikin’!
@tomnelson7474 9 ай бұрын
Love this video and ride. We moved to Ecuador in 2021, but I watch your videos to relive my rides. I'm guessing this ride was on a Sunday, given the runners between Wheaton and GE. The ones that like to run 3-4 abreast. ;-)
@RoaminLama 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and your kind words. The ride was actually on a Saturday morning, but there was some sort of event that day. And yes, those four abreast runners that don't budge no matter how many times you announce your pass are my biggest pet peeve. Hope there's some good trails down in Ecuador for you to enjoy. If there are, they must be stunningly beautiful.