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 Cree friends know how to keep the land beautiful. Thank you.

[@ruger8412]

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

[@deepspire]

Don’t forget thank me for keeping the sun bright and the air fresh.

[@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?

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@jolliff5902]

Your trip looked quite adventurous fellas. thanks for the inspiration to build a cart. Looks so fun.

[@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.

[@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

[@dirkdiggler4860]

Little 4 stroke bicycle kit would come in handy there lol

[@kevinrice7635]

2 stroke let's Go

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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

[@johnkeller2895]

So nice. You have an interesting style.

[@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 ❤

[@ey039524]

Awesome cinematography!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@dt8ustotten285]

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

[@Suluk46]

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

[@jimmiejam9020]

Bucky is a character. What a good dude.

[@Suluk46]

He is awesome. My first trip with him but he is a very strong expedition partner and has a hilarious sense of humor.

[@dyannejohnson6184]

That bike system is brilliant

[@Suluk46]

Thanks. It's a blast to ride.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@MarkoKoskenoja]

Looks like an epic journey

[@Suluk46]

We had a great time!

[@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.

[@michaelbroyer3918]

This video is outstanding!

[@Suluk46]

Thanks!

[@stuartbailey6201]

That gives riding shotgun a new meaning.

[@Suluk46]

Lol. Hilarious comment!

[@alessandropaladino7194]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@looking4leasuretime]

Super cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@Suluk46]

Glad you liked it.

[@alkempton1512]

Excellent work guys,,😊

[@Suluk46]

Thanks, happy you enjoyed it.

[@rj8358]

love the video sir! Thanks for the content!

[@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.

[@danilointhewoods]

I also had a Starlink launch experience in Algonquin last year. I thought I was tripping!! 🤣

[@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...

[@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.

[@Nitestalker65]

Great video 😂

[@EpaleEvansvlogs]

good adventure my brothers one love from kenya

[@bry_schnell]

Lash a branch between the rear of the bikes to keep from falling off the rail inwards. I would have tried that solution. Maybe a dedicated rod link on the axle hubs - even for dry conditions? Just an idea. Awesome trip!! Great video.

[@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.

[@pamalvestad3848]

Incredible Epic Trip

[@Suluk46]

Thanks buddy.

[@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.

[@captainsproductions740]

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

[@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" :)

[@wallyblackler46]

Really cool

[@KevinMoltner]

Wow!! What an awesome adventure! Thanks!

[@flowrider5082]

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

[@Suluk46]

We ain't that young....lol

[@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.

[@robertedwards2453]

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

[@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 !

[@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?

[@William-Morey-Baker]

​@@chrisc9611 its not what? abandoned or ran? because you never answered the question. if it isnt ran its in exceptional condition

[@chrisc9611]

@@William-Morey-Baker ha, you are correct sir. Not abandoned is what I meant

[@Fish_Ventura]

@@chrisc9611the rode right by a train parked on the other track. Trains run on a schedule?

[@ChrisCastro-to5vb]

A bit scary innit 😅

[@michaelhemp8679]

Amazing Pictuers/Video 😃 Thank You

[@Suluk46]

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

[@AlexColliers]

roads never imagined😂 Thank you for your sharing

[@markgreen7701]

Very cool!!

[@Suluk46]

Thanks!

[@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

[@cameron.s.9368]

No it's illegal but up there no one's gonna say anything. This particular line is only used a few times a week

[@klondiker9]

That Tikka ranger rifle sure is nice!!!

[@bobwallis1757]

Amazing!

[@mattharvey8712]

Bravo.......I was thinking the same thing a long time a go, same idea.......i was thinking cooper canyon mexico.....1987 I road skagway alaska to Ventura , California......cheers

[@ClarkyMalarky]

Recumbent bike is all I thought about 😂

[@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

[@fallenhobbit6554]

if you had a bar going from the seat post of one bike to the seat post of the other bike to keep them a constant distance apart in the back, you might get less derailments

[@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!

[@TheBghunt]

That was amazing had to send a copy to my grandkids they'll love it. Great rig for the tracks did you have a train schedule to know if a train was coming?

[@Suluk46]

Glad you liked it. There were no trains on the tracks when we rode them. More adventures planned though. Gonna be a fun year.

[@lumberjackoutdoors933]

Man that T3x is a nice looking rifle...

[@Suluk46]

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

[@35ABSTRACT]

I’m wondering why you didn’t choose a reclined recumbent setup.

[@Suluk46]

I'm not very familiar with recombs but I don't think it would handle the rough trails we ride.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@relmadventures]

You should put bar in the rear going from bike to bike should keep it together and less derailing. If any at all!

[@jeepgirl1653]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@craigmetcalf7571]

All that wind put a sail on it 😂

[@Suluk46]

We talked about it!

[@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 😁

[@stevenbaringer7309]

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

[@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!

[@William-Morey-Baker]

Should have used a cross bar on the back tires, and you could have used a stick and paracord to brace the back wheels and keep a consisten spacing

[@skippy9214]

The line of lights you saw ~9:30 was probably a starlink group. When they "disappeared," they likely went into the earth's shadow and stopped reflecting sunlight - orbital mechanics work out that near dusk, satellites are often still visible. if you're in northern canada, you're right over the flight path of starlink groups from all the major US launch sites, and they all go on polar orbits that would be easily visible in your low light pollution wilderness.

[@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?

[@coocookachoo2806]

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

[@larrycone8821]

You could also use a hub without a tire on it for alignment.

[@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 !

[@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.

[@cameron.s.9368]

​@@Suluk46there's most definitely trains. Almost every day of the week. It's the lifeline for people in moosonee

[@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.

[@jamesgoodrich8355]

Any resources to finding abandoned rail lines in the US. My hours of research have turned up many lines that are now walking paths and bike paths. I have yet to find any info sources on just abandoned lines where the tracks still exist. If anyone knows of any sources on that, I would be greatly appreciate it. Thanks

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

matt spears yt chan rides abandoned line in washington state or idaho kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqfFhn6nj8mnoLssi=pUr4dTgcAhu5E54u many others on yt ride one in california

[@DavidSmith-pr3iv]

Would have lashing a pole between the two bike seats to act as a spreader have helped to keep the wheels on the track?

[@Suluk46]

That probably would have helped and is an excellent idea that I'll keep in mind on our next trip. I didn't even try to rig up a solution, we just took it a bit slower during the rains. Once the rail dried, it's very reliable.

[@DDF1408]

Lashing it to the rear axles might work (seat would hit legs) but it would make for a rougher ride. I'd look at the possibility of an idler wheel extending to the outer side of the rail, mounted somewhere on the rear subframe. It'll stop the inward slide and still keep the rear of the 2 bikes independent. Crazy adventure, thanks for the vid!...scrub that, some sections have wooden footprints close to the track

[@jb1934]

I'm passably familiar with bikes, tire pressures, and tires staying on a slightly round surface like a rock versus kicking sideways. And i would not have guessed that that arrangement would have worked without some kind of guidance on the rear wheel. very impressive to realize (experiment? guess?) that it could work like that.

[@MrLennybach]

@@Suluk46just a question on your track rig: how much does your track rig weigh? Also, do you have a fabrication video? Thanks and great video.

[@SeanMiller-p1p]

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

[@robertpeters9438]

What do you if you have equipment failure?

[@Suluk46]

I've never had one that was serious enough that it couldn't be fixed. I guess it would depend on the situation though.

[@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 🤣

[@Aus_Oberbayern]

There are no more trains on the tracks, or do you know the Timetable? Anyway, it's the fun that counts. greetings from Germany

[@pipe2devnull]

Grouse: What the hell is that crazy thing on the rails? Oh its stopping and a human is getting off. Is that a gun he

[@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.

[@JohnLobbanCreative]

How do you coordinate with rail traffic?

[@jakobw135]

What MAKES a bicycles were you using on this trip?

[@OneHonestGuy]

String of lights is Starlink satellites after launch. They disappear when the sun goes between them and the Earth.