Ten minutes ago I didn't even know this was a thing. This is incredible. What an awesome hobby!

@calebcloyde8127

3 жыл бұрын

Fuckin same

@mikenelson3338

3 жыл бұрын

These fellas are on to something.

@CoalRegionRiders

3 жыл бұрын

Yup same

@piercechance1085

3 жыл бұрын

Pro trick : watch movies at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

@kacealan3619

3 жыл бұрын

@Pierce Chance yea, been using flixzone} for years myself =)

I guess KZread suddenly decided to put this in front of lots of people!

@THX-vb8yz

5 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"

@drewsquickfix

5 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

@jpian0923

5 жыл бұрын

@@drewsquickfix : It's in the Matrix.

These are by far the coolest dudes on KZread

Wonderful that you're documenting this route before it's completely gone.

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!

@CMDRunematti

5 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

@leehilton9932

5 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.

All the places seen on these trips that have been forgotten in time. How cool.

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!

@tarstarkusz

5 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.

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!

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".

0:59 Oh come on now. That looked like quite an adventure and you walked around it.

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.

Fantastic music and scenery. Great video.

@briannotafan3368

5 жыл бұрын

shitcan the damn goofy music asshole

@bepowerification

5 жыл бұрын

Brian notafan, wow, what a stupid comment. congratulations.

@Tmrfe0962

5 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

There are very few movies in which the sequel is as good as the original. Both of these are so awesome. Thanks again.

Thank you for giving me another thing to add to life's to-do list! Incredible!

Of all the music types, only Bluegrass fits the topic of rail biking on abandoned American railroads.

Such awesome scenery and music that fit the video perfectly. Fantastic work.

I'd have a goddamn heart attack at the first trestle. Brrrrrrrr.... you guys have some stones. Respect.

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) 🇩🇰👍🚵‍♂️

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?

you guys should make a video explaining your bikes and how you build them

@ferrelli1001

5 жыл бұрын

I’d love that, too!

No one going to mention that these are older gentleman doing this? You go guys!

@FJ80Coop

3 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..

Beautiful places! I didn't thought this kind of experience even existed. Thank you so much for sharing, guys!! Cheers from Italy ;)

That is totally amazing, watch tons of KZread and of all this is so captivating. I must do this before I leave this world

Part 2 is even better!!!! Same song, different version....brilliant!!

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

Possibly the most interesting video I have seen on KZread.....Thanks!

Very inspiring to watch Senior Citizens enjoying life.....

I am glad that KZread 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.

This is the coolest thing I have seen

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!

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.

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....

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!

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.anderson1593

5 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...

@TheUserid82

5 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.

Wow, that is awesome! So good to see that age doesn´t have to matter when it comes to adventures and great ideas.

@roberthouston8463

5 жыл бұрын

I heard that 👏🖐️

This is so cool. How could anyone not like it? Beautiful opening picture as well.

Love these videos! Thank you KZread 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!

Very interesting! Why not form an association which would maintain those abandoned railroad tracks and promote this wonderful pastime?

This is so cool. I was not aware this hobby existed. Very good way to see the sights. Thanks for uploading.

Adventures rediscovered! This beautiful country is blessed! Thank you for sharing!

Pretty amazing. Not for the 'faint of heart', I imagine...

They should clean up all the abandoned railroads and use them for this purpose only. What a wonderful recreation.

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!

Once again Peter, you produced a quality video, with many old friends and memories! Thank you!

Amazing! I'm sure I'll never get the chance but good on you guys.

So nice to see something I've never seen before with such great music. So darn cool. Smiling the whole video. Thank you. 😎🚴

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 ! ✌️🇨🇦

Heartbreaking to see rail that will never be fixed.

@JK-ug7rm

5 жыл бұрын

need a conservation club and get grants and donations.

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.

This was spectacular to watch! Thank you

I am fascinated with all of the old trestle bridges, great stuff.

Very cool guys, IMO. Good exercise, great scenery, exploring and even dangerous in places. And 100% green. SOOO cool.

This is really amazing. Looks like something to add to the bucket list.

Looks great. Stunning scenery.

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 !!!!!!

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...

Best thing I've watched in ages

This video touched my soul...thank you.

I had no idea. Many possible adventures. Enjoyable video. Thanks for taking us along.

I find this video surprisingly relaxing.

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 =)

Thanks for sharing! Great adventure!

Thank you gentlemen for another great adventure and letting us to see that beautiful nature God bless you on the road👍

Magnificent! Now I want to watch again from the beginning. Very nice! Thank you!

Loved both videos. The music too.

love the music

It's amazing how the bridges were built and all the railroads went, great video

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.

Well that was beautiful! Thanks for sharing

You have lots of guts Mister I could not even walk across some of those tressels but enjoyed your videos

Who thought a scary video would be two old guys on bicycles... BRILLIANT 🍺😎👍

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.

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.

@pauldean7690

5 жыл бұрын

@Prolific, just watch this video and I'm amazed, great idea of a tour

@ferrelli1001

5 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!

@ProlificInvention

5 жыл бұрын

@@ferrelli1001 I am Ryan Buke on Facebook if you friend request I'll accept, otherwise prolificinvention@gmail.com

@ProlificInvention

5 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 KZread messenger/comments on a video.

Any videos on how you made the bikes?

now i need this for my retirement!! its about time i found some peace in this world.

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.

Very beautiful scenery! Cool! 👍

Fantastic video loved it very much.

Very well presented! Spectacular scenery and the music could not have been better chosen! Well done!

Awesome guys! Congratulations for the great idea. What amazing places you had passed. Thanks for the beautiful video and for the big adventure spirit!!

I do this in a heart beat. Unbelievable sights!

Spectacular part 1 and part 2.

Exceptional production.

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.

Wow way better than the only rail line we have in southern California to ride . Good show

I'd want to be between the tracks on the trestles, not teetering on the edge. But beautiful scenery and what an adventure!

Brilliant just brilliant, well done men this was a really fantastic couple of videos of a magic idea, loved the tune.

Man, that is super cool! I hope you guys make more videos! Thx!

This is amazing! I want more videos :)

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.........

Very amazing video, just be careful out there, ENJOY THE RIDE !!!

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.

These videos need to be hours longer I would love to do this one day

I had no idea that this was a thing! How did you get started?

Those tracks where heavy. Great video and thank you.

Absolutely brilliant!

Soooooo awesome, never knew about this.. amazing.. thanks for sharing

Love this. Bloody scary. If those rails part a bit its a long way down...

Beautiful, panoramic views, a wonderful hobby, thank you for sharing it! Best to you.

It makes me appreciate the effort that must go in to keeping am rail-track open and safe.