A Tale of Two Rail Trails in West Virginia
In June of 2023, I went to West Virginia to ride some Rail Trails. The Greenbrier River Trail and the North Bend Trail were on my list. Which trail do you prefer? Both are historic trails. The Greenbrier River Trail is about 77 miles long and goes north and south from Cass to Lewisburg. It follows the Greenbrier River as it goes through the Monongahela National Forest. There are 2 old tunnels and about 25 bridges. The North Bend Trail is about 75 miles long and goes east and west from Clarksburg to Parkersburg. The North Bend Trail boasts 10 tunnels and over 30 bridges. Both go through some awesome deciduous forest and some very quaint West Virginia towns. In this video I take a casual ride down both trails and compare the two.
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Paul, you put a lot of work and effort into all your videos. Your attention to detail keeps me watching all the way through. Another great video! Thanks for sharing !
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. They're fun to make. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
I lived by the Greenbrier at Spring Creek when i was a kid. There was a little train that made a daily run between Cass and Roncevert. It hauled the mail and one boxcar, sometime a flatbed car with logs and a passenger car. We could ride between Roncevert and Renick for ten cents.
Music , nature sounds , drone shots, narration and may be countless hours of editing effort make your videos a pleasure to watch.Its not the fancy clothing , expensive gear or the speeds . You show us the simple joy of riding the bicycle. May be thats the beauty that is embedded in these videos. Keep churning out videos like these. Happy bicycling and stay safe.
@paulsuchecki3985
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Combines my 2 favorite hobbies, bike touring and making videos. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!
One of your best videos to date! Of course, I am a bit prejudiced given I a native of WV and have ridden some of the Greenbriar Trail. The WV Tourism Bureau should hire you to do their TV spots! Great video skills along with great story lines for both trail rides. Your choice of music accompanying the WV scenery was spot on! I look forward to your next video as always. So good to see you back on your bike and out enjoying the trails!!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks again, Bud. I understand your bias about WV. I went to Elkins and Seneca Rocks before I knew Sharon and fell in love with the area. I'm enjoying making the videos, gives me a creative outlet. It feels good to be back on the bike. As always, hope to see you soon.
Wish we had trails as long as this in the UK. Thanks for your hard work Paul. 🚴🚴🚴
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I hope to make it to the UK some day for some bike touring. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
Your camera and video work is appreciated. I know you must need to stop and start many times to entertain us. You give us the bike Fever and we are always looking for new trails. Your footage and comments are invaluable!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎
Oh Paul, now you've gone and done it. I've got two more trails for the bucket list, especially because Ive never been in a tunnel with a bend in it. I'll bring my light for sure! Love all these tunnels and bridges! All best wishes for your continued recovery and many thanks for these stellar videos! Roll on and thanks for taking us along!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. They're both well worth the effort. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Awesome to see your videos again. You're an inspiration for this 50s biker. Rail trails are my favorite. The quality of your videos has really become much more polished. I love the drone shots!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad you like them! I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
It's been a while since I watched one of your videos, or any biking videos for that matter. I played this thinking to myself: "I hope it's that guy". And it was! I love your videos "that guy"!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
Yay first to enjoy Thanks from New Zealand :)
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Greetings from the USA. 😎
Wish I knew you were in the neighborhood, would've invited ya to supper, I live about twenty miles or fewer from North Bend tail, really enjoy your channel
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
That's sounds great. My wife is from Elkins. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Wonderful video, as always (really loved opening train whistle!!) ***How did you manage your car/suv--leave it @ end points and get shuttle back to starts?? If yes, how to arrange shuttles??*** Thanks again, and keep those videos coming!!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Truth is that my wife and I take 2 vehicles (SUV's) and self-shuttle. It's a bit more cumbersome on the front end, getting there. But once there, we have a great deal of freedom. Sounds crazy, I know. But it's working so far. Thanks again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Almost heaven!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Almost!! Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Im new to this channel and im hooked, its like watching tv series
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
So good man! I love your channel Paul!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Really enjoyable video of two trails. Thanks for the warning on how chunky the second one is. I'd definitely prefer the Greenbrier. I look forward to more videos on HOF rail trails!
@paulsuchecki3985
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I prefered the Greenbrier trail. Better trail conditions and more scenic. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!
Kudos for another great one. G
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Great video! I’ve ridden both of them. So much fun!
@paulsuchecki3985
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really enjoyed them both as well. Stay safe and ride on!
Absolute Pro Video...Im going on that ride🤸
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Have fun! It's a great ride. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
@liquid50hawaii
10 ай бұрын
Come ride in Hawaii! Love your channel and the music you choose... It's tough to find good usable tunes... But really... Your editing my friend is top notch✌️
Great job man lot of information thank you
@paulsuchecki3985
3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
Great trails,I want to check both out!thanx,Paul for great informative video,as usaul!😉👋
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎✌
Looks epic and as usual, amazing job Paul. Very underrated channel.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Great angles! Great vid!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Good to see you back 💪💪🚲👍
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate it. It feels good to be riding again. Sticking to the rail-trails for now. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎✌
Paul - glad you survived the tunnel ghosts !!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
LOL!!! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!
Beautiful! Good choice of music too.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I like the music too. I figured bluegrass would go well in WV. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Living the dream
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Always. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
I love this video. The videography is solid and so is the narration and good old fashion humor! I did subscribe and like. I am planning an out and back of the Greenbrier trail the last week of February 2024 and praying for no blizzards 😂. Surly makes nice bikes and your choice of handlebars is interesting, but ride your own ride. I would like to have seen some camping and relaxation content. I give your video an A!
@paulsuchecki3985
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Sorry about the slow response. The Greenbrier is a great trail. Have a great trip. Stay safe and ride on!!
I've been on tour all summer and haven't been on KZread, since the last time I watched you got a Surly, nice!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
I like the Disc Trucker, but it is a bit of a tank. I feels like it can go just about anywhere. Definitely trying to put some miles on it. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
I did the Greenbrier from south to north this past June I wonder if I passed you. I did the North bend trail the year before and it's Eastern end was a complete mess that you wouldn't want to even attempt without 2-in tires. Great video
@paulsuchecki3985
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Both are excellent trails but the North Bend is a little rough. Hope to cross paths (again). Stay safe and ride on!
I like the look of the Greenbrier Paul. We've done a little riding in WV, my wife is from the western side of the state.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
WV has some awesome rail trails!
great video!!! Keep them coming
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I've been out riding most of the summer. About to take a September bike tour. More to come. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Nice one Paul, thanks for making the effort and sharing it with us.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
The sound of the Shay engine and always whistle makes me weepy. I wish I had come across your path! I read both frequently. Thanks for an authentic view of both trails. Next time catch the Allegheny Highlands and West Fork trails.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Everyone loves an old time steam train and whistle. My wife is from Elkins and the Allegheny Highland trail is on the list. Just found the West Fork. What about the Mon Trail? I heard it connects the North Bend trail to the GAP to Pittsburgh. Thanks again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
@billklaus2239
10 ай бұрын
@@paulsuchecki3985 the roads between the North Fork and Mon Trail are narrow with blind curves. Soon though I hope to be able to ride from Clarksburg to Pittsburgh without having to survive trucks in narrow bends.
Great video as always Paul! Those new Surly 41mm Extraterrestrials look great for gravel and pavement! I hope to bike from Lockport to Rochester soon (still watch your Erie Canal video for tips). Thanks for filling up my bucket list of trails! Alex 😀
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I do like the tires especially for gravel trails. The Erie canal is a great trail. Have fun! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Heading up to the Greenbrier with my brother on a Lectric (mine) and Pedego (his) for three day trip in the low 50's. Two Ohio boys born in Madison, WV. Almost heaven in the rain is better than anywhere else... Thanks for video, mine won't be near as good. Thanks for the work 👍✌🖖🥃
@paulsuchecki3985
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Welcome back partner. Missed ya. Rode one of my rat bikes this morning. Just in town. An ol' Schwinn Continental. Posted a video.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I'll have to check your video out. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
@rainbowhiker
10 ай бұрын
@@paulsuchecki3985 Roger that!
Great video Paul ! I appreciate the rail trail videos. I’ve traveled lots of trails in the Midwest, never ventured east, further than Wisconsin for rides. That trail is inspiring, I’m gonna look into greenbrier for this riding season possibly. Your long haul trucker looks comfortable, I’ve never seen a touring bike setup like that, I like the swept back bars. I may actually try a setup similar to your. I’d like to see a video sometime of your touring rig!
@paulsuchecki3985
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Greenbrier is a great trail. I'm working on a video about my Disc Trucker. But it's going slow. Here's a link to my handlebars. I like the upright position. It's more comfortable but probably less efficient. Wald 1066 Handlebars amzn.to/3fLRHVH Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!!
I try to ride the GRT end to end at least every other year, but when I can't get there for awhile, I like to watch videos of others on the trail. Yours, sir, is one of the best I've ever seen. Thanks for taking us along on your ride. Beautifully done.
@paulsuchecki3985
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate it. Th GRT is a great trail. The New River is on my list. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Thank you so much
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. 😎
Wow great video Paul! My grandfather grew up in Pocahontas. His father was a coal Miner. Thank you for sharing this trail on my bucket list
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
What a little stunner of a trail. Never heard of it. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us!
@paulsuchecki3985
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The greenbrier is a great trail. Well worth doing. Hope to see you down the trail. Ride on!
Love seeing the Disc Trucker Surly out for a good workout! Looks beautiful there. I'm trying to plan a route from VT to NC and looking for good trails that afford stealth camping and stay out of the city and the coast.
@paulsuchecki3985
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Surly is working out great so far. Sounds like a great trip. Stay safe out there. Hope to see you down the road. Ride on!
@peppermintpig974
9 ай бұрын
@@paulsuchecki3985 You too! Stay safe and enjoy. Maybe one day! We are experiencing a long string of rainless days in Vermont as we approach foliage season, so as long as I don't get swamped with bike repairs I get some riding in before snow falls.
I always enjoy your videos, Thank you!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!
Decker's Creek is a great rail trail up in Morgantown WV.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. WV has some awesome rail-trails. I'll have to check into that one. My wife is from Elkins. Gotta do the Allegheny Highlands trail. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
@astroblast9352
10 ай бұрын
@@paulsuchecki3985 I’ve been wanting to do that trail also! Look forward to seeing a video on it!
Definitely want to try it. I like New River Trail in VA.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
You should! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I'm going to do the New River trail in Sept. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Great work, thanks very much.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Great vid, dude. One of your best, thanx.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!!
Paul, it's so great to see you back in this space.
@paulsuchecki3985
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Its great to be back. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Excellent, Paul, THANKS! These trails are just what the doctor ordered! Have fun and stay safe out there!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do! I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
This is a good ride for me and my husband. 25 miles each day yeah 🚴♀️. Thank you for sharing
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate it. My wife is good for about 25 miles, on a trail, no cars. So we take our sweet time and take many stops and many pictures. WV has some great rail trails. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Always enjoy your videos! Ride on!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Absolutely fabulous video as always. Thanks, Paul!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
"...beautiful and mysterious" Bet that got you some bonus points. 😀
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Right on, Bro'!!😁
Always great videos Paul,thanks for sharing .
@paulsuchecki3985
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Ride on!
Awesome! West Virginia trails are like a biker's paradise. These trails have everything that you could dream of. I'll definitely add these to my list. Maybe I will ride in a fall when leaves are turning colorful. Thanks for sharing. 👍
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. WV has some awesome rail trails. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎✌
Thanks Paul. Loved it!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Paul, your videos are so charming. The editing and story telling is fantastic, and as a beginner bike tourer / bike packer I feel like I'm learning so much. Thank you, sincerely. Glad to see you're still uploading
@paulsuchecki3985
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. More to come. Hope to see you down the trail. Ride on!
Yep definitely going on the list! Thanks for sharing
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
nice work
@paulsuchecki3985
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!
thanks Paul, history and a beautiful trail on a bike, two of my favourite things in life
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Mine too! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Wow, Paul, thank you so much for putting this on my bucket list.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Thanks, I very much enjoy your work.
@paulsuchecki3985
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Stay safe and ride on!
Thank you.
@paulsuchecki3985
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Ride on!
really like all your videos, well done!!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
Two great trails. Thanks for sharing them.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. WV has some awesome trails. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Another fantastic video Paul! Always appreciate the effort you put into making these and your story telling! I get a kick out of your no nonsense approach to bikepacking and expert advice and observations! Also great to see you on your new Surly Disc Trucker after your unfortunate cycling mishaps! I'm a retired 65 year old cyclist who lives in Cary, NC so I need to get out and check these W. Virginia trails out! Thanks again, stay safe, & best of luck as always!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. It feels good to be riding again. The Surly is a tank, but it goes almost anywhere. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Great video, great trails. I added both to my bucket list of rides to do. Thanks
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. They're both well worth the effort. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Great video !!!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it.
Slowly getting into longer rides and bike packing after attending this year's RAGBRAI and have to say, these videos really get me amped! Love the content, Paul!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I almost went to RAGBRAI this year, but couldn't fit it in. Maybe next year. Was it fun? Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Nice video, and timely too. We were looking for info on this trail for a fall trip. Great images and storytelling
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, I really appreciate it. WV has some awesome rail-trails. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
what a cool intro!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Oldtime trains are pretty cool. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Awesome video Paul. Hope to see more soon😊
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
More to come! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
Amazing video as always. I would love it if you turned down the music just a little bit. Makes it easier to listen to your voice. Looking forward for the next ride.
@paulsuchecki3985
9 ай бұрын
Sorry about that. Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for watching. Ride on!
Loved the video Paul. So glad you're back in the saddle again. Best wishes ✌️
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. It feels good to be riding again. Thanks! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
Excellent double feature Paul. Would love to ride either of these trails some day. 👍
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. WV has some awesome trails. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
Paul, I know when the school year is done in Illinois; I have come to expect to enjoy watching cross country bike trips at a pace I can relate to. Thank you for documenting and sharing your passion.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Been out riding most of the summer. Now I'm retired, so time for a September bike tour. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
It never occurred to me that you could do a 20-30 miles tour day. I've not done many, but the pressure to do 5+ hours on the saddle is real. That looks like a fun trip
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. My wife is good for about 25 miles, on a trail, no cars. So we take our sweet time and take many stops and many pictures. WV has some great rail trails. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Another GREAT video! The Greenbrier has been on my bucket list for a long time! Thinking of checking it off in October.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. WV is really pretty. Almost heaven, right? The Greenbrier is a great way to see part of it. Have a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!😎
The scenery in West Virginia is beautiful. Our first trip through the state was last fall, and we enjoyed it thoroughly. To ride it would be such an adventure. Your commentary is very insightful, and the drone shots always add a cool perspective to your videos. Now, to take your advice. It's time to get on that bicycle.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. WV is really pretty. Almost heaven, right? The Greenbrier is a great way to see part of it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Great trails. Greenbrier River Trail is on my wish list. Nice video.
@paulsuchecki3985
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Greenbrier is a great trail. Stay safe and ride on!
wow, what an opening shot!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Everyone loves an old time steam train whistle!! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Great video! Just found you! My wife and I found west virginia this summer and we are hooked! We rode several rail trails but missed these 2. Thanks for the added inspiration!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. WV has some awesome trails. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Hello Paul. Now you're riding in my back yard. Like you, I love riding the Greenbrier River Trail, it's a real gem. As a proud West Virginian, I'm appreciative of your great video that showcases the great things that make my home great. Wishing you safe travels.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I fell in love with WV the first time I went to Elkins and Seneca Rocks in the 90's. The bio-diversity in WV is incredible. Thanks again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
From across the pond in UK, love your videos. If I can one day, would love to come over and ride a few of your great trails. If not then I continue to enjoy them vicariously through you. Many thanks. Nice Surely disc trucker.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Greetings from the USA. I hope to make it to the UK someday to do some bike touring. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
You really deliver on this one! Triple Feature?! That's class. Thanks Paul - only one thing, I'm going to have to hop the pond for some time to do all these trails.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Greetings from the USA. I may have to visit your side of the pond some day for some bike touring. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
@marksadventures3889
10 ай бұрын
@@paulsuchecki3985 there are some spectacular trails to do here 🙌 so much to see. You will be very welcome.
Awesome job capturing these trails. I live just east of Salem and I was just on the Greenbrier River trail last weekend. Saw my first 3 bears south of marlinton. New sub
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. WV has some awesome rail-trails. My wife is from Elkins. We plan on going back in the fall when the colors change. I haven't seen a bear in WV yet. Thanks again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
As always, awesome video Paul. This trail is definitely on my bucket list. My mother's family is from Upshur County WV, not too far from Cass. It's a beautiful area up there. Thanks for sharing.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. My wife is from Elkins. Going back in the fall when the colors change. Looking at the Allegheny Highlands trail. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Another classic by the Bicycling Adventures channel. Awesome!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
you put down some serious miles and keep it kool all at the sametime!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. We really took our sweet time riding these trails. Too many kool spots. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Excellent video. I rode the North Bend Trail in July. As you noted, the chunky gravel does wear you down. I was on 38 mm tires. Had an excellent campsite at North Bend State Park. I ride the Greenbrier River Trail every Fall. It is awesome. Jack Horner's Corner (store) near the Watoga State Park / Seebert is a great lunch stop.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it. WV has some awesome rail-trails. My wife is from Elkins. We plan on going back in the fall when the colors change. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Nice video. I learned two things I hadn’t considered. The W for whistle sign and the strategic placement of stops on GRT
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I learn something new everyday. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Wow Paul this was a cool trail. You do I nice job filming these. Hoping to do a trip in Vermont soon.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Vermont sounds awesome. Have fun! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Thanks for the head's up on the North Bend Trail, I will check that out maybe this fall. I did a short section around Cairo many years ago but seeing a lot of improvements here. Love the Greenbrier trail, the food at the Dirtbean was great although that's been a long while too, love the sofas and stuff (the air conditioning wasn't great but the place was comfortable) I've camped at a small campsite *behind* Watoga one of the few place I've camped where you may not hear airplanes overhead. Lewisburg has some good food options too.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips, I really appreciate it. WV has some awesome rail-trails. My wife is from Elkins. We plan on going back in the fall when the colors change. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Great video as always.Good blend of facts,humor and Americana 🇺🇸..Love the hand made maps..I make written que sheets,turn by turn on my long day rides..Now I’m gonna go “ride your bike “….🚲
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Sounds great! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Elk River Trail from Gassaway wv to Hartland is about 45 miles, gravel rail trail
Thanks for the videos. I really enjoy them. I'm not that far from Parkersburg so the North Bend Trail is on my list. The Greenbrier is a little farther but it looks like it's definitely worth the trip. If you are looking for a nice weekend trip I might suggest what I call the Wright-Patt Tecumseh ride. It's about an 85 mile trip total here in southern Ohio with accommodations on both ends and about half way through. At one end in Dayton is the Wright-Patterson AF Museum which is a great place to visit. The Orville and Wilbur Wright museum isn't too far away also if a person would want to check that out. On the other end in Chillicothe is the Tecumseh live action drama which I would highly recommend. It is about 75% rail trail with the only road riding being a 20 mile stretch through cornfields on straight back country roads between Jeffersonville and Washington Court House. Happy and safe travels and looking forward to your next video.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. WV has got some great trails. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!
Two other Rail Trails in West Virginia worth checking out, The West Fork R.T. (also part of the Greenbrier River, just North of Cass) and The Allegheny Highlands R.T. ( Elkins to Thomas WV )
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
My wife is from Elkins and the Allegheny Highland trail is on our list. Probably this fall when the colors change. Just saw the West Fork. Put it on the list. We're also looking at the Mon trail. Links the North Bend trail to the GAP to Pittsburgh. Too many trails, not enough time. LOL!!
You have been missed!
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks. I really appreciate it. Feels good to be riding again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!
Excellent video … we rode the Greenbrier last fall and I will echo your thoughts and comments.
@paulsuchecki3985
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Greenbrier is an awesome trail. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!