THANK YOU. I am from Mississippi, I grew up on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, and I am a bike tourist as well. I love my state, I am pleased you showed it in such an honest and loving way
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Love the Natchez Trace. Its a great place to cycle. Ride on.
@jr-fj8dg Жыл бұрын
Rode 220 miles in late October several years ago. One of the best rides I have done and the time of year was perfect. Pretty cool in the morning but warmed quickly. Very sparse traffic that time of year. Rode for almost an hour and didn't see a single vehicle the whole time. This should be on every cyclist's bucket list.
@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the slow response. I've also been out bike touring. I love the Natchez Trace. Can get busy around Jackson and Tupelo. Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
@jerrycat87072 жыл бұрын
It's been 20 degrees where I live for a week. Your vids cured my cabin fever. The bird chirping, the rain drops on the roof, the music.... they're healing sounds for me. Thanks and keep it up!
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. More to come. Stay safe and ride on!!
@wolfgangweber99242 жыл бұрын
I love your style of narration. Perfect pace and content.
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching. 😊
@marybiddle12482 жыл бұрын
Another great video. You’re inspiring me to hit the trails!
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Hit those trails!! Thanks for watching. Stay safe and ride on!!
@steveretiredandcycling2 ай бұрын
Hi Paul and thanks for the BEST video covering the Trace. I will be riding the Trace next year early May. Looks like a great time. All the best, Steve
@paulsuchecki39852 ай бұрын
The Natchez Trace is pretty cool. Lots of history. Have a great trip. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
@theslideguy42284 жыл бұрын
Great vid. I’m getting ready to ride the trace from Nash to Natchez (then to Mexico). Looks like an amazing route. Thanks for posting!
@paulsuchecki39854 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Have a great ride!
@pandamac63 жыл бұрын
thanks, have thought about the Trace for 20+ years! now going to do it.
@paulsuchecki39853 жыл бұрын
Go for it! The Natchez Trace is awesome. Stay safe and enjoy!
@maxspeedadventures2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! I rode it from Cave in Rock to Natchez before I did videos. Very nice to watch a professional work his craft in familiar scenery.
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. The Natchez Trace is one of my favorite rides. I wish I was a professional, but it's just a hobby. Thanks again!
@loveisall55202 жыл бұрын
I did this a few decades ago on my 5-speed Schwinn, and the traffic in some areas could be crazy then, too. Great video!
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
The Natchez Trace is a great ride. Thanks for watching!
@madiantin3 жыл бұрын
We live a couple of miles off the Trace in Franklin. The closest place to jump on the Trace is right on the bridge. It was fun to see all our favourite places to bike at the end of your video there. Great video!
@paulsuchecki39853 жыл бұрын
Very cool! The Natchez Trace is one of my favorite bike rides. That area has some of the best food and live music we've experienced. Can't wait to get back. Thanks for watching!
@brianferguson62782 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing me down Memory Lane, I had the pleasure of cycling the Trace about 7 years ago South to North. Also since that journey have headed down in the Early spring to enjoy an early spring when it is still snowing in my home town. To the People of America thankyou for allowing a cold Canadian to enjoy your National Park System. Remember one morning Park Ranger stopped at campsite...Today can you ride North bound...Tornado Warnings on your Daily loop if you go South. When in Rome do as the Romains!
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Tornadoes can be pretty unforgiving! Thanks again.
@robinheil2 жыл бұрын
Nice of you to make a video on a lesser known bike route. My relatives live nearby and barely know it exists
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
I love the Natchez Trace. It's a great place to ride. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!
@pottery19502 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent video, Paul. A friend or two are hoping to ride the Trace in 2023. Lots of helpful info here.
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The Trace is an awesome ride. Enjoy.
@roy81802 жыл бұрын
Id like to join y'll. I am available in 2023.
@reeceholmes85462 жыл бұрын
thanks Paul, amazing ride through history, America is epic, great stuff
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Love the history as well. Thanks for watching!
@larrythebicycleguy66153 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video, and all the others you have done on biking that I have found! Motivating me to get out there and ride!
@paulsuchecki39853 жыл бұрын
Awesome! It's working then, the motivation part I mean. Thanks again for watching!
@lcarter194 Жыл бұрын
Loveless Cafe has the best food and biscuits. We did it in the car. I might try it north to south to save on elevation. Thanks for sharing.
@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. They've got some great food and live music in Nashville. Ride (drive) on!
@MeneerHerculePoirot6 ай бұрын
Used to live .5 mile off the NTP. Mile post 423. Spent alot of time riding it. Used to ride to Hohenwald and back or up to NV and back. Did alot of night rides, too. On a cold, clear late October night I rode past a wolverine shuffling along. He looked at me. I looked at him. Just 2 of God's creatures heading north on the NTP. Life can be strange, but wonderful. lol
@paulsuchecki39855 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Love the Natchez Trace. I;ve satayed in Hohenwold, only 5 miles off the parkway. Stay safe and ride on! (Sorry for the slow response).
@bramgroenewoud3541 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Paul Enjoying your video’s Bram from the Netherlands
@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын
Sorry about the slow response. Been out biking. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Greetings from the USA. Stay safe and ride on!
@naones00111 ай бұрын
Thank you for your informative content, ride free & safe.
@paulsuchecki398510 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Sorry about the slow response. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!
@boog_gamezandplayz1570 Жыл бұрын
I really love all of your videos and you have inspired me to go long distance riding Thank you
@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
@jacksonizor89284 жыл бұрын
Great video Paul. Informative, educational and entertaining.
@paulsuchecki39854 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate it!
@bobsmiley6255 Жыл бұрын
Best touring channel on YT!
@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again!!
@Textheinfidel2 жыл бұрын
I could feel the humidity from this video.... lol Love the channel!!
@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын
You and me both! Especially in southern Mississippi. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!
@milesnorrell54032 жыл бұрын
Ok, I’m really enjoying your videos
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching. Stay safe out there!
@NowWhatIsSheDoing5 жыл бұрын
HEY!!! We were also on the Trace bikepacking it the same time as you. I don't know if you remember but we stopped and talked with you. Your video came out GREAT. We also made some videos from our trip. I subscribed to your channel. We are currently trying to figure out what we are going to ride next...maybe the Katy trail. Until we met again on the trail, lol.
@paulsuchecki39855 жыл бұрын
Yes, I remember you guys. Great to hear from you. Thanks for watching. I've got a couple more videos coming out soon. I'm going to subscribe to your channel as well. Next year, I'm hoping for Pacific Coast Highway. I'll be riding somewhere if I can, hope to see you on the road!
@davidg.87455 жыл бұрын
Keep an eye on the Katy trail website. Parts of the trail are still close.
@NowWhatIsSheDoing5 жыл бұрын
David G. Thank you! Would you recommend going on it once all the parts are back open?
@dr.hasanhabiburrahaman15532 жыл бұрын
So lovely and witty-full commentary you did ! Thank you!
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
@SinnerSince19625 жыл бұрын
This is such a good presentation, Paul! Thanks for putting this together. Nice, nice work!
@paulsuchecki39855 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@ngoaini2 жыл бұрын
Wish the clip is longer :D. Great Job Mr. Paul!
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Still learning.
@SinnerSince19625 жыл бұрын
That's some kind of darned stack you got for those handlebars! Never seen anything like it..
@paulsuchecki39855 жыл бұрын
They look goofy, but it allows me to ride pain free. I have shoulder and neck issues and by being more upright it takes the weight off of my hands and the strain off my neck. They remind me of bars that came from a nine year old girl's bike. They're only missing the little plastic streamers on the grips. It's not built for speed, but neither am I.
@crazy8adventures5533 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
@paulsuchecki39853 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@graydogtreks4 жыл бұрын
Magnificent telling in visual and audio. Great writing. Thank you!
@paulsuchecki39854 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
@budcline4 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Paul. I did not realized that the NTP was that long. There sure is a lot of history along that route. I recognized your support driver - haha!
@paulsuchecki39854 жыл бұрын
Yeah, pretty cute! Thanks.
@freddiestubblefield85262 жыл бұрын
👍👁❤☝️thanks for the tour
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@bradrnstyle4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I did that same ride in 2004. But only from Tupelo to Natchez. I’ve been thinking about getting back into cycling... still have my original bike from the 1990’s.
@paulsuchecki39854 жыл бұрын
Go for it! As soon as this pandemic is over I've got big plans. Thanks for watching!
@lasanallien66573 жыл бұрын
Loved this! Thank you for sharing!
@paulsuchecki39853 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, I appreciate it!
@mhe85452 жыл бұрын
Are there places to camp along the route? Your wife is such great support. 👍
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Yes, there are maps you can get from the park service that shows where camping is located. My wife is a great support. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. Stay safe out there.
@rex7583 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing very nice. hope one day Ill do the same.
@paulsuchecki39853 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I hope you can get out touring as well.
@gmaneis3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Paul. I like your style. The music is way too loud and out of line with your voice level, but it might be just my really old ears! Thanks for sharing. You always look like you''re havin' a lot of fun.
@paulsuchecki39853 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the constructive feedback, I appreciate it. No, it's not your ears. I have heard similar comments from others. I'm still learning alot about the technical side of this video hobby of mine. But the reason it looks like I'm having fun when I'm bike touring is simple. I feel the most free when I'm bike touring. Nothing else gives me a greater sense of freedom. Thanks again! More videos to come.
@BRAAD2024 Жыл бұрын
❤GREAT WORK THANK YOU 🙏
@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on! 😎
@billbeatty62103 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏻
@paulsuchecki39853 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@PatrickKelly-gv7td9 ай бұрын
Paul your videos are the best i’ve found. Any tips on Nashville to Cincy? I’m going from New Orleans to DC but headed up to Cleveland before i head to Pittsburgh. Any guidance would be much appreciated!
@paulsuchecki39859 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I've not ridden that stretch between Nashville and Cincy. But i looked at a map. For me, I would ride straight north to the Ohio River and turn right. Follow the Ohio river on the Indiana/Ohio (north) side. Cincy to Cleveland sounds awesome, the OTET. The GAP and C&O from Pittsburgh to DC. Sounds like a great ride. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
@billysbikesbrews71834 жыл бұрын
Nice Video.. Thank You... Soon to do it.. Pedal On!! Billy Bikes...
@paulsuchecki39854 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Do the Ride! Ride safe. Thanks again.
@PedalPushinAK5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Brought back a lot of memories of our trip as a family few years back. Got the link off crazyguyonabike
@paulsuchecki39855 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it.
@jairoribeiro20292 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, another great ride. Please what are the ten best bike trails you know, and the main points why you consider that. This kind of information will help people that plans to do an adventure but does not have much information as you've already got. Thanks.
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Do you mean bike routes (on paved roads) or bike trails (like off road bike paths)? I'm not sure I can do 10. But here's a couple. My favorite bike route in the US is the Pacific Coast Highway. It has some of the best scenery and the State Park campgrounds are very biker friendly. I really like the Natchez Trace Parkway. Very biker friendly and some delightful riding. It's in Mississippi, so be ready for some Southern culture. As far as bike paths (off road), I think the GAP and C&O is the best in the US. Together, it's the longest, 340 miles. It can be done as a bike packing trip, strictly camping or stay in hotels every night. All of the long rail trails and towpaths are good. The Katy Trail, the Ohio to Erie and the Erie Canal are all good bike paths. I know it's not as much detail as you wanted, but it's a start. Thanks again, Jairo. Ride on!
@jairoribeiro20292 жыл бұрын
@@paulsuchecki3985 , yes it helped a lot. I didn't know you have so many nice places to ride a bike in the USA. Maybe I will visit some friends in NC, if so, I think to invite, at least one of them, to do a bike packing trip in one of the places I've seen you riding your bike. Thanks bro.
@boog_gamezandplayz1570 Жыл бұрын
I like it!!!
@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Natchez Trace is pretty cool. Stay safe and ride on!
@thomasdecosta22709 ай бұрын
Great video. Can you tell me why you went from the south to the north? I am thinking of doing it the other way.
@paulsuchecki39859 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Rode south to north so we would finish in Nashville. It's closer to home. But, south to north is a gain in elevation, so I can see why some would prefer north to south. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!
@davidp74143 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Where to in 2021?
@paulsuchecki39853 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I'm not sure where to go yet. I just hope I can get out, doesn't matter where. I thought about the Pacific Coast Highway, then part of the road washed out. Thinking about the TransAm from Carbondale, IL to Yorktown, Virginia. Brutal hills. Possibly the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca, Minnesota to Carbondale, IL. How about start in Wash DC, take the C&O and the GAP to the Ohio River and then follow the Ohio all the way home. Arkansas Highlands, Texas Hill Country? Dang, too many possibilities. You got any suggestions?
@elfit474 жыл бұрын
THANKS
@paulsuchecki39854 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome. Thank You!
@peterpiper4872 жыл бұрын
You need a bee keeper's suit... or at least the head covering... to keep the bugs and gnats away.
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Some of those bugs can sure be pesty. Stay safe out there!
@mooreoutdoor98413 жыл бұрын
I have done it on a motorcycle and would love to do it on my bicycle. Did you have any close calls with cars? That would be my main concern. Enjoyed the video. Very well done!
@paulsuchecki39853 жыл бұрын
The Natchez Trace is great on 2 wheels, motorized or otherwise. The majority of the parkway is mostly traffic free. However around Jackson, Tupelo and Nashville the traffic can get scary. Especially around rush hour. All of the local people are trying to find the quickest way home or to work and the parkway is a great alternative for them. And they are in a hurry. I got caught in that around south of the Jackson area around 5 pm on a Friday. No close calls, but it made me nervous.
@davidg.87455 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Planning on doing the Natchez twice this year on two wheels. Once by motorcycle (May) and once by bicycle (August). Do you have a preferred direction of travel? Ride safe.
@paulsuchecki39855 жыл бұрын
I've rode it in both directions and no, I don't really have a preference. Nashville is higher in elevation, so riding north to south is slightly downhill. I've always wanted to ride the NTP on motorcycle, maybe one day. Thanks for watching my video and you ride safe as well.
@davidg.87455 жыл бұрын
Paul Suchecki thank you for the information.
@williamsimpson7162 жыл бұрын
Whose Burger? (11:12) LOL
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Burger is a good friend that likes dumb jokes. He's the one who told me the joke, "How do you spell Mississippi with one eye?" LOL!!
@trailsandsmores Жыл бұрын
What month did you do this? ❤
@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын
It was over spring break in mid-March. The weather can be hit-or-miss. Thanks for watching. Stay safe and ride on!!
@buzzman4860 Жыл бұрын
Please avoid the section in between Old Canton Rd in Ridgeland and the I20 exit in Clinton. This section is used by commuters who consistently speed. The Park Service does a poor job of traffic control. People die on this section annually. There is a multi use trail that will bypass most of this.
@paulsuchecki3985 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
@frankducett92 жыл бұрын
Riding on a busy freeway without a helmet?
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Choice? But you are right to question it. I've had some close calls. I might start wearing one.Thanks for watching! I really appreciate it. Stay safe out there.
@outbackwack3682 жыл бұрын
You are obviously an intelligent person. I know you are aware of the law prohibiting drone use in National Parks. Lead by example. And please wear a helmet. Lead by example.
@paulsuchecki39852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I don't consider myself a bike touring leader, nor an example to be followed. I'm just part of a spectrum that is the bike touring community sharing some of my adventures. Take it for what it's worth. Ride on!!
@jedibusiness7892 жыл бұрын
Good answer. Freedom and chasing happiness. As for drones…some bureaucrat a hole put that sign up.