4 Day / 240+ km Rail Bike Expedition to the Arctic Ocean

[@davidsteinhour5562]

Thanks to the Cree people for keeping that land beautiful. Amazing scenery from start to finish!

[@Suluk46]

Absolutely, our Crew friends know how to keep the land beautiful. Thank you.

[@ruger8412]

Was going to say the same,,, thank you, Cree Nation.

[@USAMontanan]

I’ve driven to the Arctic Ocean three times now both in Alaska and Canada and it’s always a great adventure in beautiful country! Great video!

[@Suluk46]

The north is a playground and amazing areas. Sounds like you've been on some adventures.

[@AngrySpaghetti1967]

What an amazing adventure you guys, thanks for bringing me with you I loved it.

[@Suluk46]

Glad you liked it.

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

@@Suluk46 What is the schedule on that track?

[@jimdonohoe47]

Love this area. I recognize many of the areas you saw. My buddies and i used to ice climb the falls and camp and hike the area during the winters!

[@oledahammer8393]

Very cool ride. You might want to come up with a clam-on brace that goes between the bike frames from just under the seat stem to keep the rear of the bikes centered on the rails.

[@sgdeluxedoc]

I was thinking about something like that too, after noticing how uncentered the right bike's wheel was, myself. Never came up with a solution, however, since you want to avoid anything that's going to add more friction. Perhaps an adjustment bolt that can reset the center of the wheel that needs centering?

[@sshumkaer]

this shit is awesome. Ive already dreamed of something like this. There are hundreds of thousands of abandoned rail line in America. You guy are amazing at building stuff.

[@Maritimer]

if you notice how shiny the top of the rail is, I'd guess it's not abandon and what they are doing is illegal. it did look like an awesome trip though.

[@wolftrainservicesltd6418]

Pretty dangerous the ONR rail line sees daily trains.

[@sshumkaer]

@wolftrainservicesltd6418 still is amazing

[@SpencerWard-b4g]

I absolutely love your videos. You were my inspiration for a double ebike rail rider that I just finished up. Thanks so much!!

[@Suluk46]

Thanks man! Glad you built a rig, have fun with it and be safe.

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Extraordinary trip. Thank you for the glimpse of what is possible. Good health to you both& the North!

[@Suluk46]

Thanks for the kind words. The area is incredible to explore. Happy New Year :)

[@robertedwards2453]

The video quality that people are making on KZbin now will destroy Hollyweird. I love it

[@terrywolford7880]

Wow, what a very creative and efficient way to get to the attic ocean. Cool thing too, once you are there you still have transportation too!

[@dt8ustotten285]

What an adventure!! Thanks for sharing! Love from Rhode Island!

[@Suluk46]

Glad you liked it. We had a great time out there.

[@Grant-m3j]

the addition of a cross brace between the two bikes near the back wheels would help prevent derailments. Another thing is to try lawnmower wheels with a wooden flange it makes for a much quieter ride. You will see a lot more wildlife if your ride is very quiet.

[@corporalclegg914]

the best part of every bike trip is ending at the boat. super cool trip, chaps. it’s always badass when Dead-Eye Richard packs a lever-action rifle. 23:00 I spent way too much time trying to simplify my anti-derailment fix & had to backtrack often. 3:34 needs overdub (I lol-spit wine) I could improve that version trolley-car with only 2 pieces of alu-tubing, 2 swivel/hinge-points + 2 clamps all fab’d the f up, and ready to roll-test in a day. bon voyage per next trip.

[@johnzee691]

rail biking.....so darn cool. guaranteed not to run into anyone else doing the same thing that's for sure. incredible trip!

[@Suluk46]

Yep, not many railbikers out there!

[@sc0tte1-416]

Except trains...lol

[@ey039524]

Awesome cinematography!

[@recondrone1776]

Just wow!! That was a heck of an adventure!!👍

[@Suluk46]

It sure was!

[@recondrone1776]

@@Suluk46 at the age of 17 during spring break in high school my best friend and I decided to hitchhike from Louisville, Ky to Daytona beach Florida. It was epic with some very long hikes in-between rides. We survived 12f temps, snow, then thunderstorms and 80f temps we suffered sunburns and cold weather hyperthermia in that 5 day trip and almost 1800 miles of travel round trip! It was quite of a adventure for two teenage kids that really didn't have a plan with one backpack with a few changes of clothing, 2 light blankets and a few snacks and a couple hundred bucks!

[@Suluk46]

Young and crazy! The best fun to be had.

[@ClarkyMalarky]

Recumbent bike is all I thought about 😂

[@jdhinckley1954]

Absolutely the coolest! With respect, peoples questions about active rail lines seem valid given that the rails are definitely shiny (which generally means rail traffic in the recent past). The hopper cars on the siding would seem to confirm this If you can't say, no worries. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@SnowDawg]

Amazing adventure! Thank you for sharing the pictures, videos and stories. That is truly beautiful country in the northern Canadian shield. I was a canoe guide in Temagami, Ontario for 25 years and have led trips to Moosonee on the Harricana and Missinaibi/Moose Rivers. We took the Polar Bear Express train lines back with canoes and gear in box cars to Cochrane. The rivers are beautiful, raw, and remote with huge challenging rapids. Crossing the lower James Bay was a huge challenge with tides and winds on our way to Moosonee. I wish you had shared more about the town.

[@matthewpulliam7473]

It shows integrity to test your “product” (I wish!) in public view and show both the good and the “fix it in version 2” aspects. Well done.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

That bike system is brilliant

[@Suluk46]

Thanks. It's a blast to ride.

[@stuartbailey6201]

That gives riding shotgun a new meaning.

[@Suluk46]

Lol. Hilarious comment!

[@MarkoKoskenoja]

Looks like an epic journey

[@Suluk46]

We had a great time!

[@alessandropaladino7194]

Complimenti bellissimo video ! Una grande avventura a contatto con la natura 😊🙏👍👋

[@pamalvestad3848]

Incredible Epic Trip

[@Suluk46]

Thanks buddy.

[@looking4leasuretime]

Super cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@Suluk46]

Glad you liked it.

[@alkempton1512]

Excellent work guys,,😊

[@Suluk46]

Thanks, happy you enjoyed it.

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Wow ! What a beautiful trip Scenic all the way :) quite an expedition for sure biking the rail 👍, Stay warm guy's love your videos keep the adventures coming :) Merry Christmas

[@Suluk46]

Merry Christmas! It was quite the adventure.

[@AlexColliers]

roads never imagined😂 Thank you for your sharing

[@michaelbroyer3918]

This video is outstanding!

[@Suluk46]

Thanks!

[@Nitestalker65]

Great video 😂

[@wallyblackler46]

Really cool

[@tjdevroede3882]

I was mostly stuck inside down in Washington State due to weather when I watched this. Thanks for the field trip. I enjoyed it a lot! Cheers guys 🌎

[@Suluk46]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm having a good time with this railbike up here. More to come.

[@rj8358]

love the video sir! Thanks for the content!

[@Campology]

Awesome adventure… and Bucky seems to be a “useful” guy ! 😂

[@Suluk46]

Haha. The perfect tour guide for the north.

[@Campology]

@@Suluk46 ... and strong legs to "pull you" :)

[@nathanmullins836]

That cabin had to be so nice after riding all day in the cold rain.

[@Suluk46]

It was especially cozy because we absolutely froze on the first night. Packed a bit light in the sleeping bag department.

[@Forestcityflygirl]

I thought some of those lunch shacks and even some of the abandoned buildings looked familiar. I rode a portion those same rails back in 1979… once on the Polar Bear Express going north and with the Rail Master, going south. Brought back a lot of memories of some crazy adventures I had and how nice and welcoming the people were ❤

[@captainsproductions740]

this is great, cant wait for your channel to blow up

[@flowrider5082]

To be young again! This would be a great way to travel!

[@Suluk46]

We ain't that young....lol

[@jimmaughan1898]

This is great but because of COPD I have to ride an ebike but with your rig a huge solar panel array could be dragged behind. With beer! I love your vids in part because I've lived in Eliot Lake, North Bay, Spanish, Blind River, and Tmmins, I also like the way you McIver so many cool ideas. Keep up the good work/fun.

[@Suluk46]

Beer is the most important 😁

[@derekheuring2984]

Huge isn't the word. With the meagre insolation that far north you'd need a 100 solar panels to power eBikes.

[@jimmaughan1898]

@@derekheuring2984 Not during the summer, there's over 18 hours a day, if a little oblique.

[@mikehurtle]

Wow thanks for the video I would love to do this. But as i'm watching you guys having all of these derailments on wet rails. What you need to do is cut a branch from woods and strap it like between the two seat posts and fasten it down. This way It takes both bikes to drift off the tracks instead of just one. This will prevent many derailments from what I can see.

[@EpaleEvansvlogs]

good adventure my brothers one love from kenya

[@adventurehawksancientharmony]

An adjustable distance spacer support bar holding the rear of the frames at an adjustable distance keeping both rear tires on the tracks may be a good modification

[@jeffproctor1690]

That constant rattling would ruin this for me.

[@markturner977]

@@jeffproctor1690why would you be there - I don’t think you would be invited somehow !

[@craigmetcalf7571]

All that wind put a sail on it 😂

[@Suluk46]

We talked about it!

[@michaelhemp8679]

Amazing Pictuers/Video 😃 Thank You

[@Suluk46]

It was a good one. Scenery was unreal. Glad you liked it.

[@klondiker9]

That Tikka ranger rifle sure is nice!!!

[@GrillMasterP88]

How often is this rail ran? Because the rail looks really polished for being abandoned

[@chrisc9611]

It’s obviously not. Did they say it was?

[@TheTed169]

Cool vid thanks for sharing. Cheers from da ROCK, aka, Newfoundland, Canada.

[@Suluk46]

Awesome. I was just out your way this summer. Spent a couple of weeks in Labrador up in the Torngats. Man, what a beautiful area.

[@mhenhawke5093]

Hello great video so far, really enjoying the adventure. Just a thought could you not attach a metal bar between the two back wheels the same width as the train track to keep you both on center of the track to help stop the derailing problem. Maybe a piece of flatbar with a hole in each end that could bolt up to the frame or clamp to the frame at the rear of the bike. Thanks for sharing.

[@KevinMoltner]

Wow!! What an awesome adventure! Thanks!

[@ruirodrigues9122]

Pretty cool...I can totally see that rig with a small engine and you two sitting down enjoying the scenery....like a rail go kart...probably illegal haha. Awesome trip tho...

[@bobwallis1757]

Amazing!

[@markgreen7701]

Very cool!!

[@Suluk46]

Thanks!

[@ruger8412]

Called "Tannins" 37:18 mineral heavy river water is usually light blue & closer to glaciers. But some large unground reservoirs of mining runoff can be released & stain the river bright red like what happened in Leadville.

[@Smitty134]

I thought you found a saber tooth tiger scull. I had no idea there were still saber tooth beavers around. Great adventure. I probably would have brought along a cage of live chickens!

[@Suluk46]

The saber toothed beaver lives on!

[@icas80]

that was dope

[@lumberjackoutdoors933]

Man that T3x is a nice looking rifle...

[@Suluk46]

It's really quite beautiful. I had never seen one before.

[@jckelsey]

Great video! I saw starlinks go up one night. 10 dashes hauling butt into space.. I didn’t know what it was until I did some research. New subscriber

[@FondelMikeRotch]

Yes I’ve seen them a couple times now on cold clear nites, when they are starting to disperse its a startling sight as they seem to appear and disappear when the sun hits them, many stringing out.

[@calebsmit4268]

The things you saw going up equally spaced under the aurora may have been sounding rockets that they use to make disturbances in the atmosphere to see how and why the aurora occurs ... Pretty cool bit of science

[@kevanhubbard9673]

I've been north of the Artic Circle in 2 countries ;Norway and Sweden crossing the Circle by rail although pulled by a locomotive!Crossed the Artic Circle,the 2 Tropics and Equator but the Antartic Circle eludes me and probabaly always will in this incarnation at least!

[@PeteHemdem]

Your "aliens" are Starlink satellites.

[@jeepgirl1653]

You need a horizontal stabilizer at the rear of the bike down near the axle. You need to hold the proper gauge.

[@bigj3086]

Seems like a quick and dirty spreader pole between the 2 back tire lugs would solve the derail issue? Just a aluminum pole to keep the rear tire centered? Even a peice of wood in a pinch. Or maybe it wasn't that big a deal? Great video!!

[@coocookachoo2806]

A bar with a set of guide wheels to keep the rear wheels parallel may help with derailment

[@leonmccarty9430]

On your next trip, try tying the back wheels together with a rod to the back hubs to stabilize the bikes. Keeping them ridged.

[@Suluk46]

Yeah, we have to come up with something. Not sure yet.

[@marksommers6764]

How much would it help if simple , rigid front forks were installed ? With suspension forks and steering angles as they are , a pull on the bars would change the angle of the frame during a good pull ... just saying

[@jadabaudelaire118]

​@Suluk46 use fat tire bikes, and deflate the tires, or remove the tires and rig the inside of the rim with treads.. that'll hug the rail just fine.

[@maarten_notjustagrip]

Abandoned or infrequently used tracks have better traction in the wet as a result of the rusty surface. On shiny tracks, the tiniest break in adhesion and you're off, and if you don't have your hands on the bars, its GONNA hurt!

[@maarten_notjustagrip]

The next upgrades to my rig are BMX handlebars and big, fat gel seats. Like the old ATBs, before mountain bikes. Its not the legs that determine how far I can ride, its the bum!

[@Suluk46]

Sounds like some nice upgrades! Yes, the wheels are super noisy on this version, I made the mistake of installing larger diameter, much harder wheels just before this trip thinking that we would glide more efficiently. Unfortunately, that is not the case. I still have yet to find a more efficient and comfortable wheel than either the rollerblade or roller skate wheels I had before. So I am switching back next week. Anyone saying to ride with metal wheels and no suspension has never ridden a railbike for a long period of time before LOL...get that gel seat!

[@simondalzell5635]

Here in UK Rail tracks Typically slope at a ratio of 1:20 , in USA 1:40 Not sure about Canada. To help navigate curves and reduce the risk of the rails spreading apart.

[@Lucysdad66]

I hear trudeau is even gonna outlaw. Them single shot shotguns. You guys need to vote him out of office.

[@mond000]

"Democracies" are an illusion. We live under a satanic world oligarchy.

[@TJDawgs72]

Wow fellas…I’m not much of a rider but this is a journey y’all will never forget. This is something crazy and out there that you dream of doing as a kid…then actually getting to do it is almost like the best Christmas present ever! Did y’all encounter any trains you had to quickly get off the tracks for or is it a line that’s not in use anymore?

[@curtevans297]

New take on singletrack

[@davidsteinhour5562]

9:53 that's Starlink you saw. It's disappointing to see in the night sky, but also it's the internet I'm posting this from (I'm in a remote part of Utah, USA where there's very little light pollution, but also no cell service)

[@john45305]

How often do you come across a train as the track you're using is an active rail line, and do they Know you're doing this Thought I would ask as it would be totaly illegal here in the UK as trains are sooo very frequent

[@chiznowtch]

Would love an answer to this

[@ethics3]

@@chiznowtch Well , your not gonna get one , so take off

[@grantdubridge7995]

We were fishing in the dark, on the river here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and saw that line of lights going across. It was Starlink.

[@HitchHiker4Freedom]

Let the air out down to about 15 to 20 psi.. That should allow it to sink deep enough onto the rail and make it stay. I'm from the Soo. I know the rail you're running. Great trip

[@Suluk46]

Once we aired down, it was pretty solid. Plus it dried up shortly afterwards. I'm in and out of Soo often. Love it up there.

[@coocookachoo2806]

35:30 you can tell whos doing all the work 😉 The brown in the water is from tannins leaching from the moss.

[@Suluk46]

Haha, don't tell Bucky, but I didn't even pedal the entire time. It was all him!

[@quevicular]

You guys need a small spreader bar to hold the back tires on the center of the track

[@shj2000]

What an awesome adventure! I want to go too. Can I come along on the next one?

[@Suluk46]

The rails are for everyone 😁

[@Chaves2025]

My first thought was what about the trains?? I have seen many people asking about the trains? What happens and what are your preparations in case of a train occurance?? Please explain?? All in all, very incredible video and is so nice to see the northern most parts of Canada my home country!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Suluk46]

Happy that you enjoyed the video. The area is very beautiful. There's no trains, so no risk, therefore no need to prepare for that scenario.

[@tuliks2k774]

Good youtube recommendation

[@GilHB]

Lash a branch between both seats that will help to keep the rear wheels positioned on the rail.

[@jerrodbeck1799]

You guys take the cake for bat shit crazy stay safe, out there 👍🏻

[@Suluk46]

Lol, one of my favorite comments so far. Thank you 🤣

[@npsit1]

I think the sounds of those wheels would drive me crazy. Are these rails abandoned or simply not used very often?

[@helixhippie]

Maybe it's just how it sounds on the receiving end? Why does it sound so rough, rattly and endlessly clattering? The rails can't be that constantly loud. It's like a shopping trolly that gets abandoned in the artisan organic beans aisle because it pissed people off. But what a great video through beautiful terrain that very very few will ever enjoy and you captured what makes it alluring. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Suluk46]

Haha. I actually have shopping cart wheels on it for this trip. Swapping them out though because of the noise.

[@helixhippie]

@ 😆

[@humanshores4847]

Cool.

[@sgdeluxedoc]

Is this line in use by the Cree people? Because it looks well tended, with shiny rails and the gravel is well maintained!

[@jeremyhallett4799]

Cool video. Enjoyed it very much. There isn't a lightweight bar you could have had between the 2 bikes on the rear frame to keep it from sliding off the rails? This is just a suggestion to look into.

[@stevenbaringer7309]

Great trip vid!! ??? How did you know the train schedules to keep off the rails when the trains come by?

[@jimf1964]

That was wild! I have no idea how those back wheels don’t fall off all the time, and I guess you got permission from some rail line, or had they already finished for the year? I just saw a video a couple weeks ago about tracks and wheels, and the engineering that goes into the curves of the tracks and wheels. Pretty interesting. The channel is called Practical Engineering. Great channel. The guy keeps it interesting, explains in well, has demonstrations etc…

[@krisk4513]

Awesome trip! How did you know trains weren’t coming - is there a place to check?

[@lory2622]

You guys should race each other, see who’s fastest.

[@Suluk46]

Pretty sure Buck would smoke me. Retired pro racer...

[@SeanMiller-p1p]

Amazing video and quite the logistics to make it happen. How do you scout out tracks to ensure they arent active?

[@brilog69]

Is the rail abandoned? It looks like it's being used by the shinny surface. Thanks for the kool adventure! Happy New year!!

[@derekheuring2984]

1 Spruce Grouse breast for two men? That's starvation rations after all the calories expended that day. After a long day of hunting we'd go out with our .22's and bag a dozen or so Grouse 'cause you need at least 2 or 3 per man along with all the fixin's.

[@maritimegirl3612]

Loved this video. That’s a very interesting thing you’ve done. Are those tracks still in use? They looked to be well maintained

[@calvinw8470]

Yes they are. It's the Ontario Northland Railway to Moosonee.

[@philbarbetta1213]

That’s a fantastic adventure! Love the side by side rail rider! That looks like an active rail line, very shiny rails and well groomed ballast. Did you get permission or have “track orders” to be on the right of way? I am guessing CP Rail or maybe CN.

[@tonychan647]

29:11 there is a Sturgeon farm in a maritime province. They harvest caviar.

[@RobLittleuk]

Great adventure I’ve often wondered about riding a railway line! I was gonna mention a measured brace between the two back wheels of the bikes to prevent derailment but I see somebody has already mentioned it. Is this something you’re able to answer? I know the trip is now finished of course.

[@Suluk46]

For sure something like that would work. I'm always making upgrades, matter of fact, already made pretty big changes since this trip.

[@RobLittleuk]

@@Suluk46 Well done !

[@TapioBlue]

I had to look it up on Google Earth. Looks like roads go all the way to Otter Rapids. I traced a track down 250 km to see if I could find your start point. How did you get back? Bucky didn't catch any fish, did he? Just when you think nothing can go wrong you start derailing, yikes. I was wondering if a brace between the 2 bikes would have helped. I pictured a bushcrafted stick lol. Looked like a great adventure, especially with a shotgun yielding friend.

[@Suluk46]

Bucky got skunked on fishing this trip, but I suspect that would be pretty rare. He is quite the outdoorsman.

[@timriesz3366]

@@Suluk46Bucky is the man!!! Hunting, fishing, friends in all the right places, securing boat transportation, and cyclists👍 Sounds like he would be a hoot to hang with.

[@jw176503]

Yes, they are trespassing the entire time doing this. Great content though!

[@ethics3]

Get a job !.

[@jasonasselin]

An ACTIVE rail-line? Find any trains on the way? lol