Ten minutes ago I didn't even know this was a thing. This is incredible. What an awesome hobby!
@calebcloyde81274 жыл бұрын
Fuckin same
@mikenelson33384 жыл бұрын
These fellas are on to something.
@CoalRegionRiders3 жыл бұрын
Yup same
@piercechance10853 жыл бұрын
Pro trick : watch movies at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.
@kacealan36193 жыл бұрын
@Pierce Chance yea, been using flixzone} for years myself =)
@fishfire_29995 жыл бұрын
These are by far the coolest dudes on KZbin
@Hiker_who_Sews5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful that you're documenting this route before it's completely gone.
@theprofessor85985 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful way to experience the countryside without the noise of an engine. Fresh air, breathtaking scenery and you get some exercise. Two words, "simply perfect".
@vintageeveryday20205 жыл бұрын
Wow, I want to go! Great cinematography, music, and editing. I get chills seeing the riders on those tall spans and wrecked rails. What a great way to experience history!
@chado30005 жыл бұрын
There are very few movies in which the sequel is as good as the original. Both of these are so awesome. Thanks again.
@harrygaul44755 жыл бұрын
Some of this is actually sad the way this country left the mass transit system in rubble's. Such beauty and splendor seen on these old railways. Thanks Peter Holfman and for these videos!
@CMDRunematti5 жыл бұрын
i think these for mines, not for passanger trains. probably the mines dried up so they didnt need the rails anymore. imagine if they removed them completely, we couldnt see these videos : D
@leehilton99325 жыл бұрын
@@CMDRunematti true but a lot of the mines didn't dry up. The war act shut any and all mines down that did not produce a valuable mineral needed for the war.
@traderbill10015 жыл бұрын
I was raised on that song and a little prayer won't hurt on those rough spots. Don't let the critics ruin your fun. Keep doing what you love.
@AnderenNamenWaehlen5 жыл бұрын
This is really amazing! I live in Germany, where such adventures are almost impossible as most of the abandoned structures are eleminated/recycled very quickly - also any square meter of our country is cultivated. I spent some weekends in New York/ New Jersey ~ 15 years ago and got an impression of your wonderfull country and I understood what Americans want to say if the are talking about "Freedom"! Enjoy your ride!
@tarstarkusz5 жыл бұрын
You have to realize that there are numerous US states bigger than Germany. I live in America, it might very well be that these guys are further from me than you are from people in St Petersburgh! Berlin to St Petersburgh is only 1700km. America is over 3000 miles (almost 5k kilometers). wide and better than 1000 miles (about 1600km) N to S.
@arcraventree5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving me another thing to add to life's to-do list! Incredible!
@RobertMilesAI5 жыл бұрын
I guess KZbin suddenly decided to put this in front of lots of people!
@THX-vb8yz5 жыл бұрын
I know.... it's like "People will love this! I hope" How about something really funky like "out of body camping" or "astro projection bird watching"
@drewsquickfix5 жыл бұрын
Skynet..... ahemmm i mean youtube has curious taste as to where it puts stuff. Its not a person doing it thats the scary part
@jpian09235 жыл бұрын
@@drewsquickfix : It's in the Matrix.
@a92gsxdsm5 жыл бұрын
All the places seen on these trips that have been forgotten in time. How cool.
@buynsell3655 жыл бұрын
You guys are living the life !!! That is so BEAUTIFUL. I would love to do that. Can you do a video with more details on how you have the bikes setup?
@omegasupreme55275 жыл бұрын
0:59 Oh come on now. That looked like quite an adventure and you walked around it.
@toddtourville9845 жыл бұрын
Such awesome scenery and music that fit the video perfectly. Fantastic work.
@ParanormalNewsToday5 жыл бұрын
I'd have a goddamn heart attack at the first trestle. Brrrrrrrr.... you guys have some stones. Respect.
@rodm58305 жыл бұрын
Fantastic music and scenery. Great video.
@briannotafan33685 жыл бұрын
shitcan the damn goofy music asshole
@bepowerification5 жыл бұрын
Brian notafan, wow, what a stupid comment. congratulations.
@Tmrfe09625 жыл бұрын
Brian notafan you really don’t warrant a reply, but assholes like you, usually get away with more than you should. You class less piece of shit. Go fuck your self. Douchebag
@petersimonsen92785 жыл бұрын
Do you truly realize how much fun and excitement you share around our beautiful planet? Can’t thank you enough. (The fact that you don’t make comment makes it up to every individual to make their ride) 🇩🇰👍🚵♂️
@mrcgia12925 жыл бұрын
Beautiful places! I didn't thought this kind of experience even existed. Thank you so much for sharing, guys!! Cheers from Italy ;)
@georgem5794 жыл бұрын
great video, loved the music, very appropriate. I cycled some rail trails in Washington state years ago but never on rails. More power to you
@richardgero69904 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery. Looks like a nice place for rail-biking, but unfortunately much of the right-of-way is in terrible shape. But the two large steel bridges are spectacular!
@HansHulstede5 жыл бұрын
Part 2 is even better!!!! Same song, different version....brilliant!!
@swmplvr5 жыл бұрын
awesome!! looks like amazing trout waters.. and where do I get a blue print to build one of these bikes?? cheers and thank you for sharing =)
@dimitrilensflareabrams28933 жыл бұрын
I like how the rails are still held together and the ties held to the rail even though the ground beneath them is gone. This looks like one hell of an adventure.
@ldlink39355 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! Thank you KZbin for the random recommendation. You guys could start a bike tour company. I wish I could take a week off and do this, every year. Must have some faith in your equipment....!!! Thanks for posting these! God Bless you!
@jamescasello81005 жыл бұрын
This is so cool. I was not aware this hobby existed. Very good way to see the sights. Thanks for uploading.
@mcshawnboy5 жыл бұрын
I am glad that KZbin has put it in the Recommended Videos. I love train's and Bluegrass, but I think the version of this song I am familiar with was Bill Monroe.
@victoryfirst28785 жыл бұрын
The rail bridge you crossed is just breathless. I bet the smell of the water mist from under the bridge was just great. Nice video too !!!!!!
@Champaignmike5 жыл бұрын
Possibly the most interesting video I have seen on KZbin.....Thanks!
@thomassellers76135 жыл бұрын
Best music I've heard in while..... I'd love to try that rail riding ... thought of doing that when I was kid about 60 plus years ago!
@fedesalva50745 жыл бұрын
Just love your videos!. Here in Argentina we have a lot of abandoned railroads... In fact the old Ferrocarril Trasandino (Trans Andean RR) is not in use today. You can go from Argentina to Chile very near from Aconcagua mountain (6959m). I love biking and i need to try your idea. Thank you friends!
@p.t.anderson15935 жыл бұрын
I would love to see the video from that! That has got to be an epic trip... I bet people would pay to rent railbikes and have you guide...
@TheUserid825 жыл бұрын
If you are going on a longer trip you can use the support frame if built well enough to carry a pack of supplies and camping gear. Keeping it in a pack makes it easier to carry around things on the rails.
@tomtruesdale69015 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and all I can say is WOW. The area y'all are riding in is BEAUTIFUL, couple of those areas are breath taking. Please keep making these videos and if possible more details on the bike set ups.
@munot565 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea. I did not know that but it is on my bucket-list now. I guess its good to have a light setup.
@tornadokat5 жыл бұрын
Awesome scenery! Bikes are just one hobby for abandoned railroads. There are also groups that ride carts powered by pedals or gas engine and I have seen solar/battery powered ones as well. Railcars are another one which are little self propelled cars that are partially or fully enclosed.
@Tmrfe09625 жыл бұрын
Mr. Hoffman, I am thrilled to see this, love that your not kids too! *my age.... I can feel the “boy” energy you all must feel doing this. Thank you for posting and like all the others here....would love to know more! Good for you, good for us!
@mmmarv5 жыл бұрын
Adventures rediscovered! This beautiful country is blessed! Thank you for sharing!
@fabiogreen83775 жыл бұрын
No one going to mention that these are older gentleman doing this? You go guys!
@FJ80Coop3 жыл бұрын
Young people never ride bicycles nor enjoyed the great outdoors but prefer vidiot games,loud noisy mechanized safe modes and technology over fresh air.beautiful scenery ,quietness and camaraderie with a small group of like minded folks..
@enriquemoran96115 жыл бұрын
What a breath of fresh air, beautifully done, easy to see that these two young fellows had the time of their life going thru this adventure...
@felixhaa5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is awesome! So good to see that age doesn´t have to matter when it comes to adventures and great ideas.
@roberthouston84635 жыл бұрын
I heard that 👏🖐️
@filmdriven5 жыл бұрын
They should clean up all the abandoned railroads and use them for this purpose only. What a wonderful recreation.
@owltune54965 жыл бұрын
So nice to see something I've never seen before with such great music. So darn cool. Smiling the whole video. Thank you. 😎🚴
@ladamyre14 жыл бұрын
Of all the music types, only Bluegrass fits the topic of rail biking on abandoned American railroads.
@pauldean76905 жыл бұрын
That is totally amazing, watch tons of KZbin and of all this is so captivating. I must do this before I leave this world
@doonsbury96565 жыл бұрын
Very well presented! Spectacular scenery and the music could not have been better chosen! Well done!
@kevinismawayoflife46605 жыл бұрын
This is the coolest thing I have seen
@lesbrewer31055 жыл бұрын
I tried this once but found it very difficult to stay ahead of that express train chasing behind me. Seriously though, this look's really good fun and thanks for sharing....
@tkorocky5 жыл бұрын
This is so cool. How could anyone not like it? Beautiful opening picture as well.
@OneBlueFroggy4 жыл бұрын
Ooh, my stomach on some of those trestles, and ooh my heart on the beauty you get to see. I'd love to sit around a campfire and listen to your travel stories ! Thank you, you got my adrenaline pumping ! ✌️🇨🇦
@antientdude11005 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring to watch Senior Citizens enjoying life.....
@McRocket5 жыл бұрын
Very cool guys, IMO. Good exercise, great scenery, exploring and even dangerous in places. And 100% green. SOOO cool.
@stevehutchesson13214 жыл бұрын
I am fascinated with all of the old trestle bridges, great stuff.
@notsosilentmajority15 жыл бұрын
This is really amazing. Looks like something to add to the bucket list.
@pyrodoll24225 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I'm sure I'll never get the chance but good on you guys.
@LejomarmolM75 Жыл бұрын
Thank you gentlemen for another great adventure and letting us to see that beautiful nature God bless you on the road👍
@shredder95365 жыл бұрын
Best thing I've watched in ages
@shawtravis7384 Жыл бұрын
What unbelievable scenery! - Gets, congrats of your adventure and on such a great video.
@ajstunna5 жыл бұрын
Any videos on how you made the bikes?
@ProlificInvention5 жыл бұрын
The 1908 Sears Roebuck catalog had an advertisement for a bicycle rail riding conversion, and in my early 20's I used to ride my gas powered bike (Homelite XL 925 chainsaw engine) everywhere, and built my own "rail rig" with some old crutches and inline skate wheels (and Harbor Freight Alumiweld rods 😂). I used the tracks that go from Downtown Grand Rapids, MI to Wyoming, MI to get to work successfully for about 2 years, until a Wyoming cop sternly lectured me at a street crossing...then I retired it. Good Times! I think a business for taking trips on abandoned tracks with motorized bicycles is a fantastic idea, I'd probably use my design as it folded up on the rack and you could ride it as a regular mountain bike still, and take on any terrain due to the powerful engine.
@pauldean76905 жыл бұрын
@Prolific, just watch this video and I'm amazed, great idea of a tour
@ferrelli10015 жыл бұрын
I live in Grand Rapids and would love to talk with you about how you made your rail attachment. This looks like something I’d love to do before I get too old!
@ProlificInvention5 жыл бұрын
@@ferrelli1001 I am Ryan Buke on Facebook if you friend request I'll accept, otherwise prolificinvention@gmail.com
@ProlificInvention5 жыл бұрын
@@ferrelli1001 Just got banned for 30 days from Facebook for a post...it was for my business "Michigan Legal Cannabis Growsystems" 😂🤣😆. So if you email me that would be the best way to talk, or just Subscribe to my channel and use KZbin messenger/comments on a video.
@Prionel5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! Why not form an association which would maintain those abandoned railroad tracks and promote this wonderful pastime?
@BobThePilotN4WFH5 жыл бұрын
I had no idea. Many possible adventures. Enjoyable video. Thanks for taking us along.
@deadjoey775 жыл бұрын
you guys should make a video explaining your bikes and how you build them
@ferrelli10015 жыл бұрын
I’d love that, too!
@sandstoney4 жыл бұрын
You have lots of guts Mister I could not even walk across some of those tressels but enjoyed your videos
@carrieslantern92245 жыл бұрын
Loved both videos. The music too.
@philipdumelow67615 жыл бұрын
To think we in Gt Britain believe we have lost some beautiful railways... these are awesome, such wonderful landscapes. I'd love to come to America & do this.
@beepIL5 жыл бұрын
Well that was beautiful! Thanks for sharing
@lutcianodeklerk96465 жыл бұрын
I find this video surprisingly relaxing.
@harpoonhenry41145 жыл бұрын
Wow way better than the only rail line we have in southern California to ride . Good show
@MarkTheLostTraveler5 жыл бұрын
I need to buy one of those from you. There a few abandon railroads around my area. What a great way to see the US. You guys need to make more video's and one on how to build one.
@mtpromises94405 жыл бұрын
Is this just a day trip or do you camp? This would be fatastic for a camping and fishing trip. Some of those places likely hasn't been fished for decades or longer. WOW, just WOW........the possibilities.........
@poohbah20034 жыл бұрын
What fantastic videos! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure. The photography of Patagonia is superb. What a great achievement. I would love to do this, but at my age now it is all vicarious.
@primostire5 жыл бұрын
This video touched my soul...thank you.
@netdoctor15 жыл бұрын
Pretty amazing. Not for the 'faint of heart', I imagine...
@tommaxwell49665 жыл бұрын
I had no idea that this was a thing! How did you get started?
@KDawgKy5 жыл бұрын
You Gentlemen are impressive! Enjoying life by doing what you clearly enjoy- adventure, exercise, and getting away from your wives...My Dad is 80 and still runs, chops wood, and hikes the steep hills like a young man. He definitely would enjoy this.
@Buck19545 жыл бұрын
I'd want to be between the tracks on the trestles, not teetering on the edge. But beautiful scenery and what an adventure!
@roxfoot5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant just brilliant, well done men this was a really fantastic couple of videos of a magic idea, loved the tune.
@N2FQ5 жыл бұрын
WoW... not for the faint of heart. Excellent video. Any close up of those bikes? I'd like to see if I can duplicate one. Tips are appreciated. Carry on..
@blue_beephang-glider5417 Жыл бұрын
Who thought a scary video would be two old guys on bicycles... BRILLIANT 🍺😎👍
@davidt57765 жыл бұрын
I have done this in Sweden. Some where near Kristinehamn A rail trolley cycle (also know as a draisine or rail-bike) in Sweden is a lightweight affair for two people (one pumps the pedals, one takes it easy) or four people (two pump the pedals, the other two take it easy). They are available for hire all over Sweden, as long as there is disused rail track nearby, and they are great way of seeing some of Sweden’s countryside. A rail trolley cycling trip is great for families and groups who want to try something different and make stop-offs for picnics (or have it on-board), sightseeing and bathing spots.
@jccapwell5 жыл бұрын
Great video work and, of course, great scenery. You put some engineering into the building of these rail bikes. But what I really admire is your sense of adventure, the planning and execution of the whole package. I bet you guys are fun to hang out with.
@trainman0715 жыл бұрын
now i need this for my retirement!! its about time i found some peace in this world.
@karlmac15 жыл бұрын
It makes me appreciate the effort that must go in to keeping am rail-track open and safe.
@EdenValleyAdventuresUK5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video loved it very much.
@phinehasfenne5 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful scenery! Cool! 👍
@aven1575 жыл бұрын
These videos need to be hours longer I would love to do this one day
@AllanKobelansky5 жыл бұрын
Heartbreaking to see rail that will never be fixed.
@JK-ug7rm5 жыл бұрын
need a conservation club and get grants and donations.
@steve206645 жыл бұрын
Looks great. Stunning scenery.
@pauloeliardo30595 жыл бұрын
Awesome guys! Congratulations for the great idea. What amazing places you had passed. Thanks for the beautiful video and for the big adventure spirit!!
@camaragus5 жыл бұрын
Spectacular part 1 and part 2.
@Dazbo76 Жыл бұрын
you boys are brave going over them bridges, what fun,ace vid i love the songs aswell;)
@rogerstuder47404 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! It's exhilarating just watching you guys, I would love to experience that!
@robinrutschman5 жыл бұрын
Amazing bridges!! How did you find them? Please share some background info on their locations!!!
@vondumozze7385 жыл бұрын
I had seen a page from a Sears catalog c. 1920 showing an attachment for bicycles to ride the rails. (Likely a lot less abandoned trackage back then)
@johntechwriter5 жыл бұрын
No, there was likely a lot more abandoned but still rideable railway back then. Don’t forget, railways preceded the automobile by nearly 50 years.
@larrycox66145 жыл бұрын
Hooray for these guys! No need to be in a hurry on journeys like this. Just enjoy the ride!
@williewilliams87075 жыл бұрын
That’s like a playground for you guys I ENVY YOU BIG TIME ...but those bridges man ... you guys had balls the size of Texas u would never ride in those bridges....I would love to know the history about those railroads ...what happen to them why they stop using them .... and thank you very much for the very interesting videos ...... a question how do you get back to the starting point????
@freewill11143 жыл бұрын
Generally, a group will have several vehicles, leave one or more at each end (double shuttle). If they are lucky, they will recruit a shuttle driver or two to move the vehicle(s). Good job for timid wives.
@MotionPictureTrips Жыл бұрын
I was commenting to a friend of mine that I may be buying a motorcycle, to traverse across Europe, but that it may turn out to be too expensive, and that I was thinking of buying an electric bike. Then he showed me this. I was laughing all along! This is insane, and now I'm wondering if I should check for some abandoned railroads in western and parts of eastern Europe. Think about it! No need for stinkin GPS, no need for electric bikes, it's mostly plain flat terrain which is easy on the knees! Gotta watch some more. Fascinating content!
@caplotnik5 жыл бұрын
In some ways, you and your fellow travelers have become stewards of the track; cutting a clearing some of the fallen trees. Some of those trestles are both incredible and scary at the same time! Beautiful scenery. The music, IMO could definitely be left OFF.
@ybirch97355 жыл бұрын
The music is a perfect "paring" for the event! Just love it!!
@WinArmyOfficial5 жыл бұрын
amazing, can we use a small part for our new compilation?
@craigme25835 жыл бұрын
Love this. Bloody scary. If those rails part a bit its a long way down...
@redneckricers34405 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how the bridges were built and all the railroads went, great video