You're been all over my backyard in this video! Book recommendation is David McCullough - The Johnstown Flood If you haven't read it. It will give some color to the next time you come through this area.

@RideAlongAdventures

3 ай бұрын

He’s one of my favorite authors. Thanks for the recommendation.

Hi Daddy Brian! Just received my map of PA in the mail, definitely gonna check this out. - Red

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Enjoy.

There’s a muffler man cowboy at Cowtown nj

@RideAlongAdventures

3 ай бұрын

Is it still there?! I had heard it was moved.

I loved the “Muffler Man” talk. I’ve seen several of those over the years including that one you showed. Repurposing those are a great idea, but don’t mess with the arms (as I saw in one of the photos). I definately want to make time for that trail one day and that is an interesting area. I may have to string all those trails together as I mapped out.

@RideAlongAdventures

7 ай бұрын

Muffler Men are just awesome. What a perfect symbol for those times. I plotted a tour through Illinois that hits 15 of them from north to south. Now I just have to do it. Wanna join in?

@kmccarr

7 ай бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures That could be fun. Lot of nice trails through there. You may lose viewer’s if you take me along, but let me know.

@steveoconnor7069

2 ай бұрын

I pass a muffler man several times a week on 16th street near Speedway Indiana but scrappers stole the muffler about 10 years ago.

Thanks Bryan... really nice trail for sure. I love Pennsylvania... It truly is a beautiful piece of history. I noticed that some of the old house foundations were along the river. They may have thrived for as long as there was river commerce going on. Abandonment may not have had anything to do with the furnaces. I really enjoyed many of your comments and experiences. You have tuned into reality. What happens outside of this natural reality is more like a contrived matrix based upon an agenda. After a while, as things devolve more and more, we see through all the fakeness of the various matrix systems we are supposed to be married to and support. The legal system, the medical system, the education system, the governmental system, the financial system... on and on. As they serve people less and less and thereby become worth less and less, their fading facade becomes less and less authentic and believable. So when we get out into nature and closer to the creator, things become more and more real and authentic. It is such a relief to escape all the crap. I get it completely. I was speaking with a friend over the phone the other day and we were sharing that it is what we experience in our youth that gives context to what we reflect upon as we get older. At the time we are young, we don't yet have any baseline context for what we experience. Some things are nevertheless very enjoyable in our youth but we don't really reflect upon them when we are young. Much of the beauty is lost because we are still creating context for the things we are experiencing. In our older age there may be an outdoor odor that passes by our smelling senses and then a flood of memories comes back to us, triggered by that smell. Many fond memories return because they were stored based upon the sense of smell. This is the context we create in our youth. And we store these experiences up to be richly enjoyed as we get older. In truth, youth is spent building up the context for later in our life when we have more wisdom and appreciation. Youth is all about investing in the richness of our future. You seem to have allot from your youth that you are drawing upon that makes these rides so enjoyable and memorable. Those that have to still pulg into the matrix in order to enjoy themselves... don't seem to have the context to really enjoy the ride for what it is. They are married to the matrix and that is where they live. For them riding is more of a distraction that gets boring without adding the matrix into the experience. I get it, they do what they need to do to ride along. But for you, getting out of the matrix is what is real. 😊😊😊 Gord

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Dude! As always...wow. Deep thoughts. Thanks for sharing (I read your response three times straight). You've hit on something very true. I especially like your statement: "much of the beauty is lost because we are still creating context for the things we are experiencing." Man, that is just so laser-beam accurate. My job gave me the chance to see a lot of the world and I think it just broke that "matrix" you speak of, that desire to place everything into a nice, neat little box of understanding. This Ghost Trail was incredibly enlightening. I really appreciate the signs and relics, speaking about real people, real history. Yeah...enough of the "programming" and more LIVING--that's where I'm at right now. Hey, again--thanks for taking the time to share this. It means a lot. Honestly, I feel like I'm wrestling with a lot of soul searching stuff. These initial days of retirement have given me the luxury of being able to really ponder. I'm enjoying it. On another note: these videos are uploaded at full 4k. They are HUGE files but I'm just tired of the poor render I've been getting, even at 1080. I'm also going with default color management. I see the biggest difference with the heavy tree cover areas.

@gorrdd

Жыл бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures Thanks again, Bryan. Yes, I could see you were already crossing over and wanted to add something... some insight... into what I could perceive you were dealing with... adding some additional encouragement as well. It's kind of scary at first because you end up having to leave a certain amount behind, in terms of identity... or lack thereof. Clearly, you're retirement is all about regaining more of your real identity. This will continue for the rest of your life... at it does for each one of us. The peace you get on those trails will always draw you back. That sound of cracking bacon (bicycle tires on fine gravel) is attached to the experience of that peace. Because you reflect allot you may be able to start writing in more detail about what you are experiencing, just like with these videos. Helping to open other people's eyes to reality. I always appreciated your thoughtfulness in all your sharing. It's like the movie, "Little Big Man", when he says, "...a real human being."😳🤔🙂 Yeah, I really like the default color management as well. It looks great. As you know, the 4K footage will automatically be reformatted by KZread. But 4K gives them more to work with in terms of preserving the subtle color highlights and clarity, while still allowing it to stream effectively. Enjoy, as always... Gord

Perfect timing! I’m doing the trail next month and now I’m really looking forward to it! Thanks for the insight

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! Plan extra time for reading signs. 😊

Great video Bryan! Thanks! P.A. is such an awesome state!

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

It really is! Just superb trails in beautiful areas. Thanks for watching.

An inspiration as always! Hitting the D&R this morning.

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

In your video it looks like the trail surface is dirt. Is it really, or is it crushed cinder like most rail trails?

@RideAlongAdventures

Ай бұрын

For the most part I remember it to be crushed rock. I’m sure over time parts get covered in mud but this trail seems to be really well maintained so the surface is excellent.

@evorider3689

Ай бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures Thanks for the info!

Actually it is called the Ghost Town Trail because cyclists who didn't look at the map would get lost and stop in the little towns asking for directions which are inhabited by bears and now the trail is haunted by deceased cyclists.

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Lol. I could see that. So THOSE were the screams I heard…

@davidgerescher5527

Жыл бұрын

@@RideAlongAdventures :-)) I emailed you. I will be moving to Milton area mid August. So any screams you hear may be me trying to cross Hwy 1 to get to Milton town. Let's ride.

I love camping. I just wish there were more resources for wild or tent camping while bike touring. It seems that, depending on where you are, most of the "camping" areas are RV only. I'm not sure why this is since a tent uses very little space and could generate additional funds for the campgrounds. I really wish there were more hiker/biker campsites across the country and along riding trails. I was watching another bike touring channel where the couple did a lot of camping in the Midwest in town parks. I thought it was a great idea and it would be awesome to see more towns embrace this. I think many places have a fear of vagrant homeless camps, which is a real shame for folks like us, who just want a safe space for the evening.

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more, jeff. my secondary frustration is with overnight parking. several of these trails would make great overnight trips (out and back) but there's no place to park except for the day. I don't know: a few bad apples ruin the bushel? A park official said it was because of legal liability when cars get broken into...yada yada yada. On the Katy, I stayed in a city park and it was really fun. A little bit "on display" but still fun. Friendly neighbors stopping by to talk. Small town vibe.

You need to check out the North Bend Trail

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

It’s now on the list. Thanks. Looks very cool.

Mr Bendo (muffler man)

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

lol...Mr Bendo!! awesome. 😂

Another dynamite trail ! Something freeing about camping.

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

You got that right! I only wish it were easier to camp.

Child labor? Get over it! When you competely skipped over Dilltown I stopped watching!

@RideAlongAdventures

Жыл бұрын

Hope the rest of your day goes better.

@karlthedude8530

9 күн бұрын

Excellent video​@@RideAlongAdventures