Biking the C&O Canal Towpath: the Only Thing You Need to Know

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@JeffRevell
@JeffRevell 2 жыл бұрын
Just checking back in to update my previous comment. I rode the entire GAP/C&O trail from Pittsburgh to DC in October. I did the whole thing on my hardtail MTB and was pretty happy to have it. For one thing, the Pawpaw tunnel was closed for repairs so I had to detour over the mountain. It wasn't pleasant pushing the bike up the mountain but the ride down was so much better thanks to suspension and bigger tires. I also saw a ton of people riding the trails on a lot of different bikes. Some mountain, some road, some grave, and some hybrid. What I found was that the best bike for the trail is more than likely a gravel bike or hardtail mountain bike. The big key is the tires. I saw so many people on road bikes with skinny 25C or 30C tires that had flats or trouble with the muddy sections. If anyone is looking to ride either or both of these trails I would suggest wider, fast-rolling tires. My next trip will be the Erie Canal trail, which has similar trail surfaces to the GAP/C&O and I will be taking my gravel bike with 700x40C tires. Cheers and thanks again for sharing your adventure. I hope that you find the time to ride more and for goodness sake, cut your mileage a bit. 60-mile days are crazy for a new rider! 🙂
@donnaw6180
@donnaw6180 Жыл бұрын
I agree with your comments.
@captaincoyote1792
@captaincoyote1792 2 жыл бұрын
The best quote here: “Right now, we’re really excited…but like any adventure, we’re super excited at the beginning, . And then, once you get into it….uh…uh, this is the thing”. EXACTLY the way I felt two weeks into the Appalachian Trail….where I transformed from a “thru hiker” into a dedicated Section Hiker! This was a great “real life, the way it was not the way we all want it to be” video! You guys made me laugh more than once through “this ride”…thank you!
@toejamr1
@toejamr1 2 жыл бұрын
I watched this happen to 75% of people I started the AT with. Luckily, I had a group that clung together and it dragged us the whole way.
@captaincoyote1792
@captaincoyote1792 2 жыл бұрын
@@toejamr1 I congratulate you…truly, I do. I’m a male, mid-60s, retired Navy Officer and a retired federal wildlife officer. Two great careers, where my success depended upon living and working in challenging conditions--usually outdoors! And I have some great stories to tell, and adventures that I am personally proud of. But, I found the AT--at least during the peak months--to be a 2200 mile long human bacteria-filled Petri dish-Frat party. I get it, I really do, as I was young once….and had more than my fair share of fun. But after a day of backpacking, all that I wanted to do was quickly set up camp, clean up a little, eat, floss, brush my teeth and SACK OUT. I have no shame in having converted to a Section Hiker….and that, during the “shoulder seasons” only. Again, amigo, Bravo-Zulu, we’ll done and congratulations to you and your comrades, on a successful Thru hike!
@gsnyder2007
@gsnyder2007 3 ай бұрын
Regarding the wet and cold, I wear wool clothing because it will keep you warm even when wet and it doesn’t smell bad like synthetic clothing does when it gets wet or sweaty. I have a (merino, smart-wool) light weight t-shirt, a light weight long sleeved shirt, and for cold weather riding (eg. In the 50’s or 40’s) a mid-weight long sleeved pull over. I generally avoid riding in the rain but when it does rain I have a nylon rain jacket I throw over the wool clothing. Works great for me. Hope that helps. Thanks for this vid
@bushcrafter6416
@bushcrafter6416 3 жыл бұрын
Did Washigton to Pittsburg couple years back. Loved the rocks around DC, All the little tow houses.
@JN-bq4ls
@JN-bq4ls 3 жыл бұрын
Why not a gravel bike
@BenOrvis
@BenOrvis 3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, my kids and I are watching your work tonight. Love it! Thanks.
@thomasnadeau5052
@thomasnadeau5052 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video and tips. Thanks for sharing!
@jcam783
@jcam783 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video ! I recently picked up a Hybrid . I haven't t owned a bike in over 15 years . Thank you for sharing the good , the bad ,and ugly of this trip . It was amazing !😀
@OldLadyAngler
@OldLadyAngler 3 жыл бұрын
That looks like an awesome trip, even with the rain, mud, cold and broken luggage rack. Thanks for sharing.
@Beckel_
@Beckel_ 2 жыл бұрын
I ride 30 miles on the Ohio Erie Canal towpath trail every Sunday morning with my dad. We eat at ernies after. We are working our way towards the whole thing down in a day. (About 100 miles) starting in Cleveland, not sure exactly where the end is.
@elmiguel6725
@elmiguel6725 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an honest assessment of your ride of this trail and not sugar-coating it. I like the fact you guys like beer, I am just a little jealous that you stay so thin drinking beer, I wish I could. Salute!
@christinapre
@christinapre 3 жыл бұрын
What an awesome trip! Those Airbnb looked adorable! Thanks for all these helpful tips Maggie & Jimmy!!
@USNAVDC
@USNAVDC 3 жыл бұрын
We did Georgetown to Harpers Ferry and back in one day on road bikes....no problem. The weather was great and everything packed down so the road bikes did fine. Great ride. Fun video. Thanks for posting.
@elmiguel6725
@elmiguel6725 2 жыл бұрын
WOW ! How many miles was that??? Sounds like a lot for one day, I guess you're very experienced. Nice job.
@USNAVDC
@USNAVDC 2 жыл бұрын
@@elmiguel6725 As I recall, it was right at 100 miles. If you ride a lot, and have bike that's in good condition, it's not hard to build up to a 100 mile ride.
@elmiguel6725
@elmiguel6725 2 жыл бұрын
@@USNAVDC thank you.
@USNAVDC
@USNAVDC 2 жыл бұрын
@@elmiguel6725 El Miguiel...just wondering what part of the world your from?
@elmiguel6725
@elmiguel6725 2 жыл бұрын
@@USNAVDC New Jersey, born and raised in Jersey City, now Northern NJ, near Ramapo College.
@autumnburton2091
@autumnburton2091 2 жыл бұрын
I recently moved to Georgetown and you two inspired me to do this exact trip at the end of this month. I’m so excited!
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 2 жыл бұрын
You are going to crush it!! 💪
@Greyghostvol1
@Greyghostvol1 2 жыл бұрын
Just did the whole C&O on a Trek Marlin 7, in very good time (day 1 55 miles, day 2 65 miles, remaining mails on day 3). I'm incredibly comfortable with my mtb. This, as many others have pointed out, is more like A) doing such a long trip on a rental, and B) the rider is likely not used to general geometry on mtbs (which goes back to A)
@flordiamo
@flordiamo 3 жыл бұрын
I am planning on a similar ride along the C&O canal next month from DC to Harpers Ferry. It looks like it is going to be a nice ride. Thanks for sharing. Your ride looked awesome!
@georgemacheel2039
@georgemacheel2039 3 жыл бұрын
I think you meant to say, “Don’t ride this trail on the kind of tires that came with my rented mountain bike.” I rode the conjoined GAP and C&O Canal trails from Pittsburgh to DC on a mountain bike with 2” x 26” Schwalbe Mondial touring tires at 60 psi and under. My companion rode 700c touring tires on a hybrid bike. Both bikes did well. Readers, please note that the C&O Canal is infamous for being unpleasant or impossible when the mud gets deep. Some muddy patches can take days to dry out.
@USNAVDC
@USNAVDC 2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir! We did Georgetown (Washington) to Harper's Ferry, WV on road bikes with 700c tires...when the weather was good and the surface was dry just about all the way.
@frangarvey3676
@frangarvey3676 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video - we're headed out in the opposite direction over the holiday weekend....expecting some rains...but we have hybrid bikes!
@MarkSc1
@MarkSc1 6 ай бұрын
She is very cute! And a great biking companion...
@rogergauss7877
@rogergauss7877 11 ай бұрын
I’m assuming that your fasteners holding the rack together came loose. When I did it I checked all the bolts a couple of times. Also I cleaned and lubed chain about 3 times daily.
@LebronPhoto1
@LebronPhoto1 10 ай бұрын
Here is a suggestion I call the great equalizer. I am faster than my wife, so I bought her an eBike (with a 50mile range in pedal assist) and I use my regular MTB. That has allowed us to ride together and still get a workout. If you have an MTB, you can inflate the tires to the max, or replace the tires with less aggressive tires and it won't be much different than riding a hybrid (unless you are running very small chainrings which will limit your top speeds).
@rider65
@rider65 Жыл бұрын
A decent HT weighs about 30 lbs vs a 'hybrid' at an average of 25 to 30 lbs. (based on FX 3 to Verve 2) Hybrid is a term applied to variety of bikes. A hybrid could be a heavy cruiser type bike or almost a flat bar type road-gravel bike. You want at least a 32mm wide tire for multi-day ride, preferably a 40 to 45mm tire. You have to make clear what you mean. But a 2" wide tire XC mtb would be FINE. 30 lbs with probably a 100mm or 120 mm fork. Was this your fist foray of multi-day riding? 😂
@ruff1draft
@ruff1draft 3 жыл бұрын
Are you guys still using the Panasonic S1H
@EricCrofut
@EricCrofut 2 жыл бұрын
What camera gear do you take with you?
@spaceghost8995
@spaceghost8995 9 ай бұрын
I did the whole thing on a Specialized Roll bike. No suspension. My tires are a bit fat , they are 650B×2.3 (27.5") I didn't have any rain and not too much mud. I dis put fenders on just in case. There were several people that said they liked my setup though. I saw all types. Any bike will work for this trip.
@murph8857
@murph8857 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what padded seat you purchased. Either a link or brand, Thanks.
@larrybryant2811
@larrybryant2811 2 ай бұрын
What's your opinion of that adventure today 2024
@gmckemie4281
@gmckemie4281 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the trip. I, too, have found the Dollar General useful when traveling in rural area. Outstanding, that you included the shots of the Key Bridge and the Whitehurst Freeway off-ramp. Kudos to you for the good editing!
@rdint
@rdint 2 жыл бұрын
First of all I did enjoy your video and it will be helpful to people looking for advice on what not to do. I think your first mistake was lack of proper planning. The C/O is beautiful but demanding ride at times. I would not recommend a rented bike unless I was very familiar with the bike I was renting. Tire size and fork clearance are two things to consider, there will be mud. Time of year when riding makes a big difference, we choose August. People will say it's too hot in August but for the most part you are riding in a tree canopy that keeps the sun at bay and if you do get caught in the rain it can actually be refreshing. Shorter mileage days! Lots to see and enjoy. Research the history of the canal, if your just pounding out miles then your going to miss a big part of what makes this a great ride. One last thing, ditch the big padded saddle, they will hurt you in places you don't want to be hurting. Thanks for your vid.
@naturallyalone8628
@naturallyalone8628 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you guys had fun, I'm leaving on the 5th of September to ride from Pittsburgh to DC and back on the GAP and C&O. Weather permitting, I have a feeling with all this rain parts of the C&O could be flooded, especially the section along the river.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yikes, that’s super ambitious! I hope some of the muddy sections can dry up for you!!
@keeperoftheflame4209
@keeperoftheflame4209 3 жыл бұрын
One of best videos of this trip. Thanks for sharing.
@modernvettech
@modernvettech 3 жыл бұрын
Yay for move travel videos! Missed these!!
@joyfultrails
@joyfultrails Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your filmmaking skills. Production values are on point!
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😁😁😁
@doriskeil-shamieh8852
@doriskeil-shamieh8852 3 жыл бұрын
Guys the whole C&O canal is in Maryland. The canal itself is not West Virginia. Sorry the weather was wet. Glad you have a good time.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, we were confused by a sign that said “welcome to West Virginia” - not sure why it was there??
@Pwn3dbyth3n00b
@Pwn3dbyth3n00b 3 жыл бұрын
Did you go mid Cicada invasion? I can hear them in the background. I couldn't imagine doing that and getting hit by a cicada every 2 seconds.
@RJ-ek7ov
@RJ-ek7ov 2 жыл бұрын
Some of the camp sites at the campgrounds turn off the pumps during fall/winter.
@AdventuresWithDanaJodie
@AdventuresWithDanaJodie 3 жыл бұрын
We hope to do the Erie Canal someday. Just subscribed and look forward to watching more of your videos.
@bushcraftdadgary5381
@bushcraftdadgary5381 3 жыл бұрын
Good film guys. And good call with the gel saddles, iv'e been telling anyone who will listen that for years. Standard bike saddles are a pain in the ass, literally. The C&O/Gap trails are on my bucket list for sure, but as i live in England its kinda tricky to plan right now with the Covid situation. So i'm making do the the canal network here in the U.K
@milbra56
@milbra56 2 жыл бұрын
What rental car company had a 1 way trip available from DC to Cumberland? I can't seem to find any, so any tips would be welcome!
@erikwhitesides
@erikwhitesides 2 жыл бұрын
what kind of car did you rent for the one way trip to cumberland? was it a uhaul style van, or can you get a rental car with a bike rack?
@Jossshkhan
@Jossshkhan 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are effing AWESOME!!!! I SO WANNA DO THIS.....
@millieatr
@millieatr 3 жыл бұрын
Nice Honest video , because even though as a whole its an enjoyable experience , every minute is not bliss .😊
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, you said it 😊
@brittanyderriso4526
@brittanyderriso4526 2 жыл бұрын
You two are hilarious. Thanks for the info.
@FollowThomas
@FollowThomas 3 жыл бұрын
I'm heading there next week to ride C&O Canal Trail with my gravel bike, should be good. 👍
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
You’ll have a better time than us, haha!!
@FollowThomas
@FollowThomas 3 жыл бұрын
@@BottomLineUpFront Ha-ha 😊 It's hot here in Florida, hopefully cooler there.
@stignobi
@stignobi 3 жыл бұрын
What car rental company did you use?
@singinalot26
@singinalot26 3 жыл бұрын
I was literally looking for a new video from you guys yesterday!
@janellelirette_co
@janellelirette_co Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am having trouble understanding why the bike was the issue. What is wrong with riding mountain bike? I’m not trying to be problematic. I’ve been watching lots of videos and would love to do this ride. I have a Cannondale mountain bike. Why wouldn’t I ride that on the trail? What is it? I’m not understanding? Thanks for your help.
@donnaw6180
@donnaw6180 Жыл бұрын
I just finished weekend warrior completing the C&O on my mountain bike doing out and back day trips and I was thankful to have it instead of my hybrid bike. There are a lot of roots and rocks on the trail. I saw a lot of hybrid riders changing flats but no mountain bikers changing flats. I think it’s all up to personal preference. Also, not sure where you rode on a paved trail on the C&O but it’s all dirt or cinder track. Ride your ride, everyone is different.
@THEBLACKANARCHIST
@THEBLACKANARCHIST Жыл бұрын
Dope 😎😎
@deborahcaplan3565
@deborahcaplan3565 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you you guys are great!!!! I am going oct 9 from Cumberland - then train to Pittsburgh to ride back to cumberland what year and month was this? I have a hybrid trek and put 33 tires on at recommendation of trip leader
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
We did this over Memorial Day weekend this year, we NEVER imagined it could be so cold, haha!
@snatchgripRDL
@snatchgripRDL 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you guys rent and drop the bikes in DC? Great video!!!
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 2 жыл бұрын
The shop we used actually closed down, but I know there are more!
@LesCyclopreneurs
@LesCyclopreneurs 3 жыл бұрын
Wouah, thanks for your share 🤩 love your vidéos
@velodjk2975
@velodjk2975 3 жыл бұрын
In my book it's always good when the field repair (on the rack) gets you to the destination.
@diegogomez7259
@diegogomez7259 2 жыл бұрын
What car rental service did you use to get to Cumberland?
@Flackfizer
@Flackfizer Жыл бұрын
The water pumps are about 10 miles apart. Not all of them work, but most do. The towns are 19c, not colonial although there are some 18c houses here and there. The whole trail is in Maryland--it never crosses into West Va.
@joycehampton3336
@joycehampton3336 7 ай бұрын
Shepherdstown, Harpers ferry are in WV
@Fallaron
@Fallaron 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back, looks like a great trip even with the rain. :)
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
The most fun we never want to have again! 😆😆
@Fallaron
@Fallaron 3 жыл бұрын
@@BottomLineUpFront haha, looked like it
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA
@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA 2 жыл бұрын
This trek is on my list of things to do. I have a gravel bike that should work well. The two of you work well together!
@gregorywright1684
@gregorywright1684 2 жыл бұрын
Rode C&O for 2 days. Started in Cumberland and jumped off in Leesburg. Got bored because the views were mostly the same for mile after mile.
@refresh77
@refresh77 Жыл бұрын
What car did you rent? How did you transport your bikes?
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront Жыл бұрын
Don't recall the car, but it was just a sedan -- we had to pull the front tires off of the bikes to fit them into the trunk with the back seats down.
@injuredtabletennisplayer1474
@injuredtabletennisplayer1474 2 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot. Thanks
@DejanOfRadic
@DejanOfRadic 3 жыл бұрын
Why Hybrid? Gravel or Cycle Cross surely?
@johnnyk6906
@johnnyk6906 3 жыл бұрын
something I have been contemplating on since last summer. I didn't know air b&b was an option other than at the starting point at Cumberland. I have done small chunks on multiple trips using both touring [hybrid on 44c] and MTB. both will work considering northern part of the trail can get very muddy in many sections after a rain. but definitely bike fender will be helpful to keep things cleaner.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
Now that some time has passed, we’ll admit it was a fun trip despite the weather. As long as you have the right bike. 😎
@richardk7379
@richardk7379 2 жыл бұрын
It's not the bike. If you have a hardtail with a wide enough range in the gears it is the tires. Just put the right tires on that Mt Bike and you will roll fine. A full suspension would be kind of heavy also. If you ride a bike often enough the thinner saddles are better. Your butt muscles like all your other muscles need to be in shape for the task. The big gel saddle will get in the way.
@USNAVDC
@USNAVDC 3 жыл бұрын
What? Wild in West Virginia? :-) Say it ain't so! That big, plush seat means a lot of your effort when you pedal is pushing that seat up and down.
@towtowstrailtalk6853
@towtowstrailtalk6853 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, The good thing about Dollar General close you’re only out $8
@Shirlthegirl
@Shirlthegirl Жыл бұрын
Love this video! Great adventurous spirit and good information, but mostly it's refreshing to get a cycle tour report from people who aren't grizzled globe trotting veterans. A group of us is riding C&O/GAP later this year. This video will help us be prepared, and we're looking forward to the trip even more because we're year 'round all weather distance cyclists so we can now comfortably focus on other aspects of the tour. Like getting good B&Bs and planning side trips like to Falling Water. Will bring our gravel bikes, which are the modern equivalent of hybrids. Many thanks!
@charlesphelps2730
@charlesphelps2730 2 жыл бұрын
You never crossed into West Virginia. The C&O is in Maryland. It does not cross the Potomac.
@tenfourproductionsllc
@tenfourproductionsllc Жыл бұрын
Before I viewed it, I was going to say make sure you have fenders unless you enjoy mud.
@bah5310
@bah5310 2 жыл бұрын
The C&O canal never enters West Virginia. We've camped at serval of campground along the trail. It's nice to our taxes dollars going to something for people to get out and enjoy.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 2 жыл бұрын
You are correct
@stevemagneto
@stevemagneto 3 жыл бұрын
This is the video to watch prior to a thru trip on the C&O.
@cameronduff884
@cameronduff884 2 жыл бұрын
Did ya all get interrogated by the bicycle patrol like me and my dogs did?..or did they just sneak up on you and then honk the BOZZO horn?
@fredbrackely
@fredbrackely 2 жыл бұрын
So here is my funny C&O Canal story. Walking my old Black Labrador (Molly - as in my avatar) near the Clara Barton section, she was off in front sniffing around like always. When from around a bend ahead I heard a huge commotion. Next thing I know Molly comes flying past with something in her mouth followed by one angry fisherman. The little sod had snatched a decent sized fish right off the blokes line as he was reeling it in. The fisherman got so flustered he ended up falling in the canal, and lost his shoes in the subsequent chase for his catch. I think that episode cost me $50 and a very big sorry.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 2 жыл бұрын
Hahah! What a story, both for you and the fisherman 🙃
@barbarathawley6298
@barbarathawley6298 Ай бұрын
Best to keep your dog on a leash.
@jesshughes776
@jesshughes776 Жыл бұрын
SOMETHING I WOULD LOVE TO DO IN DEATH VALLEY IS GO ON ONE OF THE WINDING-ROUGH ROADS THAT GET 4WD ATTENTION AND DIG I NICE 2.5 WIDE BY 8 INCHES DEEP HOLE RIGHT OFF THE ROAD SOMEWHERE AND PLANT I FIRE HYDRANT IN THE MIDDLE SO THAT IT LOOKS TO BE PLACED WITH INTENT. MY WIFE IS SOUTH AFRICAN BRITISH SO IT'S DOUBTFUL SHE WOULD LIKE ANYTHING THERE OTHER THAN TEA KETTLE JUNCTION.
@billelliott2374
@billelliott2374 3 жыл бұрын
Water is treated with iodine at most of the handpumps. Bring your choice of water powders.
@JBWALTON57
@JBWALTON57 3 жыл бұрын
Great trail and yes, Hybrid is always best on these trails.
@JRNY07
@JRNY07 3 жыл бұрын
I would be using the mountain bike I have. Hybrids are expensive and well, don’t have the $$ for that. So yeah ……
@kgripen757
@kgripen757 3 жыл бұрын
It’s all about the tires - no knobbies…
@davidh5101
@davidh5101 3 жыл бұрын
I ride the C&O once in a while. I use a mountain bike with 29" x 2.25 semi knobby tires @ 65psi. I don't see the problem.
@theaccidentalanthropologis2743
@theaccidentalanthropologis2743 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, those glasses are rough lol...but srsly, really nice video!
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
I thought they were quite stylish 😎😂
@void_presence
@void_presence 7 ай бұрын
Do NOT use the water from the pumps on the way--even back when this video was posted, the water was heavily treated with iodine, now they don't even do that. If you do, please use a water filter. Also, the C&O Tow Path NEVER crosses over to West Virginia (or any other state)--the entirety of it is in Maryland.
@johnsnyder7295
@johnsnyder7295 3 жыл бұрын
You rented these bikes, and you want to give advice on what type of bike to ride on the CnO ??? Ha !
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
Correct.
@donmason4021
@donmason4021 9 ай бұрын
There is nothing quite like jumping off a cliff to see how high it is 😂
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 9 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@lastesthindisongs1703
@lastesthindisongs1703 2 жыл бұрын
So Beautiful 👌❤️❤️ New Friends Full Sapport Dear Friends 🤝🤝😍🥰
@JeffRevell
@JeffRevell 3 жыл бұрын
Hate to say it but you just seemed pretty miserable for the entire trip. Perhaps because you don't ride bikes often enough that you are used to the miles. I will be doing the GAP and C&O Canal trip (Pittsburg to DC) later this year. I am a bit confused by the main point of your video, which was don't use a mountain bike. You didn't really say what the benefit of a hybrid was over the MTB. If it is just the tires then that is easily remedied as you can get fast-rolling tires for a mountain bike. I have them on my hardtail as I ride a lot of mixed surfaces. I guess if you are renting bikes then you might opt for a gravel/hybrid bike. So was it just the heavy lugs of the MTB that you felt were the issue? Thanks for the video.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly - the efficiency was terrible. We were the only MTBs that we saw of hundreds of riders, and it was obvious why. We are fit people, and we’ve done half ironman races, so are quite experienced at biking.
@JeffRevell
@JeffRevell 3 жыл бұрын
@@BottomLineUpFront thanks. I will be using my hardtail but as I said, it has been outfitted with faster rolling tires so it should serve me well on those smooth segments. Cheers
@jimhardman1705
@jimhardman1705 2 жыл бұрын
LOL - agree. Light planning and light training will not deliver a good experience and gel seats won't solve much. Gravel Bike, train and plan and the GAP/C&O is an excellent adventure. 4th run for me an a crew this year (2 C&O and 2nd GAP/C&O) and mix up Camping stops, Lockhouse rentals, etc. and most importantly learned and improved each trek. Old Viking sayin - There's No Bad Weather, Only Bad Clothing.
@frankclark15
@frankclark15 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I live in Cumberland and prefer riding my mountain bike over my hybrid when riding the C&0. When the trail gets very muddy the slicker tires of a hybrid can lose their grip on the shoulders of the water-filled mudholes and cause a wreck. If you can time your ride during the dry season then I can see why you would recommend hybrid tires. In my experience if you only have a mountain bike then fill your tires to the max air pressure and they will roll smoother and faster on the dry, packed trail while still giving you grip during unexpected muddy conditions..
@Liam__G
@Liam__G Жыл бұрын
Yes, I will disagree about the tires. I rode over 70 miles on the C&O, on Silk sew up tubular tires, 1994. No flats heeheeeeee. I've ridden some sections since, but that's my claim to fame. It's not the tires it's the rider, ride what you ride.
@lubnakhan1716
@lubnakhan1716 3 жыл бұрын
Kindly check email send by Lubna.
@nomad2753
@nomad2753 3 жыл бұрын
That’s 11:37 of my life I’ll never get back. You obviously went into this with your eyes closed and have blamed everything other than yourselves for the poor experience. BTW, your “biking experience” with half Ironman competitions is virtually un transferable to real cycling applications. I await your smug response anxiously.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
[insert smug response here]
@spaceghost8995
@spaceghost8995 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you don't WANT to plan. You take it as it comes.
@Chrxssym
@Chrxssym 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like they were very inspiring . I appreciate that they were very beginner friendly. It made me realize I don’t have to be a super professional in order to atttempt
@TheTrakker
@TheTrakker 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. But I tend to stick with the mountain bike for the effort. If I am not beat at the end of the day I feel as though I have cheated myself. But I can see why many people would prefer a hybrid.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
We’re pretty good bikers, trained up for half ironmen, but this was harder haha!
@FrancisAlbert1990
@FrancisAlbert1990 3 жыл бұрын
the quality of the video is great, but the autofocus of the camera is shit
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
You're telling us; we're looking at getting a new camera in the near future. Panasonic isn't cutting it anymore.
@NHTriker293
@NHTriker293 10 ай бұрын
The C&O Canal Towpath is an epic, historic journey. An 11.5-minute, rushed video does not do it justice.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 10 ай бұрын
Will make a 7 hour video on it.
@jimr513666
@jimr513666 8 ай бұрын
No one forced you to watch this video.
@cindym8900
@cindym8900 2 жыл бұрын
Daaaayum! Hope you packed some cheese for that whine.
@rickputnam8816
@rickputnam8816 3 жыл бұрын
She is waaaaayyy too hot for him. And he seems kinda whiny.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
You must live a sad life.
@bradweaver6124
@bradweaver6124 3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't get past 38 seconds due to the rapid talking!
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, it requires rapid thinking 😛
@devincook3278
@devincook3278 4 ай бұрын
I prefer getting the info quickly.
@Mordecai9052
@Mordecai9052 3 ай бұрын
You can set the talk speed to Southern in the settings. 0.5 for Arkansas, all else is probably 0.75.
@bunionation1222
@bunionation1222 2 ай бұрын
They Do Not have water every 2-3 miles....
@randybarber6833
@randybarber6833 Жыл бұрын
Where did you rent a car for $42????
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront Жыл бұрын
Think it was Hertz? Not completely sure, but yea, we were blown away by the price as well, thought it was a glitch.
@sgtpepperz25
@sgtpepperz25 2 жыл бұрын
Or just buy fast tires for your mountain bike...
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 2 жыл бұрын
Yes that works too
@southerntexashomestead5028
@southerntexashomestead5028 2 жыл бұрын
What a downer Dan. So glad I did not ride the trail with you.
@richmurphy1787
@richmurphy1787 5 күн бұрын
Must be roadies.
@Outrjs
@Outrjs Жыл бұрын
You wanted to say you did it. Not actually do it.
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront Жыл бұрын
We wanted it to not pour near freezing rain.
@Outrjs
@Outrjs Жыл бұрын
@@BottomLineUpFront I rode from Upland, CA. to New Mexico. I cried. Lol
@Juan_More_Mile
@Juan_More_Mile 2 жыл бұрын
padded seats? hahahah
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront Жыл бұрын
Butt hurt
@faustozapata8217
@faustozapata8217 3 жыл бұрын
Why would a cyclists not do a lot of cycling in DC???? Wait, a cyclist would totally ride around DC with all those bike paths!!!
@The65Guy
@The65Guy 3 жыл бұрын
Did you even enjoy it!? Complain complain complain!
@BottomLineUpFront
@BottomLineUpFront 3 жыл бұрын
Dude the real feel was 38 degrees.
@The65Guy
@The65Guy 3 жыл бұрын
Cold sucks! Just did an XC and we had 34F mornings in the deserts. Thank God for Jetboils and coffee!
@kurtalexander3683
@kurtalexander3683 Жыл бұрын
Y’all not real cyclists lol😂
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