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Southern Illinois Biking. Beautiful Unmapped Gravel Maze!
Headed back to Southern Illinois to the town of Crossville to bike the amazing gravel roads along the Wabash river. Follow along, and enjoy the beautiful scenery, the miles and miles of gravel and dirt roads, and explore along with me. This area will surprise you!
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Southern Indiana Biking: In the footsteps of a young Abraham Lincoln
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Using the main parking area of the Lincoln Boyhood Home National Memorial as my jumping off point for this mixed surface ride. Checked out the original cabin site monument and living farm, then headed a bit west of the memorial. Going through several small towns and seeing some Abe Lincoln related historic sites and a few different railroad lines, I looped back along the boundary of Lincoln Sta...
Come Explore With Me! Bicycling Around Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
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Come explore with me on two wheels as I head out for a ride south of the Sheboygan river in beautiful Sheboygan, Wisconsin! If you enjoy this type of content, please consider subscribing, leaving a thumbs up, and a comment. If you've already done the aforementioned, THANK YOU! It is very much appreciated! Get out there and do some exploring of your own!
Beautiful Sheboygan, Wisconsin By Bicycle!
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Headed to my hometown of Sheboygan, Wisconsin on the shores of the beautiful Great Lake Michigan to visit family and brought along a bike and a GoPro to share some adventures! I wanted to share just some of the biking infrastructure that the city of Sheboygan has to offer and I just scratched the surface in this video. Enjoy some scenic views of the lake, the Sheboygan river, a small portion of...
This Ride Was Was Incredible! A High Concentration Of Gravel Roads In A Beautifully Desolate Area!
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This Ride Was Was Incredible! A High Concentration Of Gravel Roads In A Beautifully Desolate Area!
Incredible Ride Despite A Bit Of Misfortune!
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Incredible Ride Despite A Bit Of Misfortune!
Riding Through Little Visited Louisville Neighborhoods.
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Riding Through Little Visited Louisville Neighborhoods.
Biking the Shady Gravel Roads of Southern Indiana.
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Biking the Shady Gravel Roads of Southern Indiana.
Biking across Louisville and back for a beer.
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Biking across Louisville and back for a beer.
Gravel Utopia! Biking the Amazing Backroads of Southern Indiana!
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Gravel Utopia! Biking the Amazing Backroads of Southern Indiana!
Cycling Indiana's Longest Rail Trail the Cardinal Greenway! Gaston to Richmond and Back!
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Cycling Indiana's Longest Rail Trail the Cardinal Greenway! Gaston to Richmond and Back!
Finding Some Unique American History in Some Crazy Places in Louisville, Kentucky by Bicycle!
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Finding Some Unique American History in Some Crazy Places in Louisville, Kentucky by Bicycle!
Exploring In Colorado. Independence Ghost Town and Pass.
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Exploring In Colorado. Independence Ghost Town and Pass.
One Wrong Turn. Getting Lost On My Bicycle In An Indiana Forest.
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One Wrong Turn. Getting Lost On My Bicycle In An Indiana Forest.
Dawkins Line Rail Trail. Biking on an absolute gem of a trail in the Eastern Kentucky mountains!
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Dawkins Line Rail Trail. Biking on an absolute gem of a trail in the Eastern Kentucky mountains!
Red River Gorge Kentucky Gravel Ride! Exploring Some Lesser Known Forest Roads In The Gorge By Bike!
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Red River Gorge Kentucky Gravel Ride! Exploring Some Lesser Known Forest Roads In The Gorge By Bike!
Caves, Cliffs, and Waterfalls!! In Indiana??
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Caves, Cliffs, and Waterfalls!! In Indiana??
Cycling Southern Indiana Backroads! Unique Finds and Stunning Views.
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Cycling Southern Indiana Backroads! Unique Finds and Stunning Views.
Bike Check: Upgraded Salsa Journeyman.
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Bike Check: Upgraded Salsa Journeyman.
Gunfire At the Park While Filming At Louisville, Kentucky Park
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Gunfire At the Park While Filming At Louisville, Kentucky Park
Hoosier Hike-A-Bike. Indiana Rocks! Old Bridges and Forests Too.
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Hoosier Hike-A-Bike. Indiana Rocks! Old Bridges and Forests Too.
Quick in Kentucky’s Capital. Frankfort, Kentucky.
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Quick in Kentucky’s Capital. Frankfort, Kentucky.
The Great Miami Trail in Ohio! Biking from Fairfield to Dayton (and back after sunset!) .
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The Great Miami Trail in Ohio! Biking from Fairfield to Dayton (and back after sunset!) .
Found the Grave of an Unknown Civil War Soldier While Bicycling!
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Found the Grave of an Unknown Civil War Soldier While Bicycling!
Southern Indiana Biking. You Never Know What You'll See Riding Here.
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Southern Indiana Biking. You Never Know What You'll See Riding Here.
Indiana isn't just flat? Riding up high to take in some beautiful views!
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Indiana isn't just flat? Riding up high to take in some beautiful views!
Biking Over A River On A Train Bridge! Cannonball Bridge! Indiana/Illinois Adventure Ride!
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Biking Over A River On A Train Bridge! Cannonball Bridge! Indiana/Illinois Adventure Ride!
Louisville, Kentucky Biking Adventure- Linking Together UNofficial Trails!!
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Louisville, Kentucky Biking Adventure- Linking Together UNofficial Trails!!
Riding the Ridges. One of Louisville's BEST areas to ride!
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Riding the Ridges. One of Louisville's BEST areas to ride!
The Best Gravel Road in Indiana? Biking in Southern Indiana.
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The Best Gravel Road in Indiana? Biking in Southern Indiana.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @introspectiveseeker
    @introspectiveseeker 4 дні тому

    Location ?

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 4 дні тому

      Runs along Flirtation Walk lane and fegenbush. Runs basically next to fern valley.

    • @introspectiveseeker
      @introspectiveseeker 4 дні тому

      @btp98w thank you 🙂

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 4 дні тому

      @introspectiveseeker no problem

  • @CyclingHorizons
    @CyclingHorizons 8 днів тому

    Great video and scenery. Tnx.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 8 днів тому

      Thanks for watching!✌️🍻

  • @Chicago_Bikepacker
    @Chicago_Bikepacker 8 днів тому

    That type of road surface is called chip seal.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 8 днів тому

      Right on thanks for the info, and thanks for watching the video! ✌️🍻

  • @hoboesque_
    @hoboesque_ 9 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing the views of the trails of your lovely state and the solitude of your ride in the area . Beautiful salsa bike .

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 9 днів тому

      Thanks for watching! ✌️🍻

  • @HikingWithShawn
    @HikingWithShawn 12 днів тому

    Once you get into the Shawnee National Forest, you get even more awesome gravel territory! Great video!

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 12 днів тому

      It’s definitely on my radar to get there. Thanks for watching and happy turkey day! 🍻✌️

  • @Crow_Vlogs_
    @Crow_Vlogs_ 17 днів тому

    Such a skibidi video! So interesting! 0:16 😂❤🎉

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 18 днів тому

    Enjoyed being taken on the ride. Thank you for sharing!

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 18 днів тому

      I appreciate you watching! Thanks for joining the ride!

  • @jerrysullivan5475
    @jerrysullivan5475 18 днів тому

    Thanks for another excellent video.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 18 днів тому

      I appreciate you watching. Thank you!?😊

  • @TwoStarsGamer
    @TwoStarsGamer 26 днів тому

    Good god I'm so jealous right now.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 26 днів тому

      Yeah, it was a pretty great spot to soak up the solitude! 🍻✌️

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 27 днів тому

    Yup! Beautiful for relaxing! Check out the other beautiful videos!

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 27 днів тому

      Thanks!😊

  • @robertmileyjr442
    @robertmileyjr442 Місяць тому

    God's Bless. 😎

  • @jerrysullivan5475
    @jerrysullivan5475 Місяць тому

    What took you away from Sheboygan?

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w Місяць тому

      A pretty little lady. 😊

  • @TheBane1979
    @TheBane1979 Місяць тому

    What action camera are you using?

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w Місяць тому

      GoPro hero 11. The stabilization is incredible! Never had any overheating or any other issues with it, and I’m not easy on stuff 😂! I’d highly recommend!

    • @TheBane1979
      @TheBane1979 Місяць тому

      @@btp98w I went with the DJI action 4, literally weeks before they released the 5 (which I didn’t know was coming lol)

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w Місяць тому

      @@TheBane1979 DUUUUUDE!!! I feel your pain! Seems like that ALWAYS happens too! Oh well, you still got yourself a great camera.

    • @TheBane1979
      @TheBane1979 Місяць тому

      @@btp98w yea, I researched before I got it. I have some other DJI stuff and I’m digging what they’re putting out. Literally a month after I bought it they put out info that the 5 was coming lol

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w Місяць тому

      @@TheBane1979 yeah but the camera you have is a good one too. Hang on to it for a year or three then upgrade, then a month after you buy that camera the newer version will drop! 😂 Gotta love technology….

  • @YiyitoLópez
    @YiyitoLópez 2 місяці тому

    😊 yxb

  • @nyk5239
    @nyk5239 2 місяці тому

    Great video! I work for the company that purchases all the oil down where your video started. Great area, with tons of oil production. 75% of the oil down there, belongs to the number one oil producer in IL.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! Great to hear from someone personally involved with the oil industry from that area too! Yeah, that area is just incredible! I’ve just fallen in love with the lower Wabash valley.

    • @nyk5239
      @nyk5239 2 місяці тому

      @@btp98w You’re welcome! Yes, it’s a nice rural area, especially to ride! My brother and I live here and ride a lot. Lots of scenic roads, to take you all over the surrounding towns. As far as getting to Bull Island, your best bet is staying on the north side and down griffin road. Looking forward to more videos!

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the tip to possibly see bull island! I’m a big history buff, even the stuff that is a bit obscure. I’m already trying to figure out my next trip the that area lol! I really do like it there, although I’m going to go when it’s a bit cooler! Thanks again for watching! 🍻

  • @DLT61933
    @DLT61933 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the fun video. You really captured that spirit of exploration. Are you on Wandrer?

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! Is Wandrer an app? If so, no I’m not. 🍻

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 2 місяці тому

    You are very brave being out there alone! Pretty natural scenery.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 2 місяці тому

    Suspect those aircraft trails to be chemical rain reducers. Can be researched, and many are not aware of intentional rain reduction! Counted 16 trails at once, here at my home, but there were huge numbers too far away to count!

  • @jerrysullivan5475
    @jerrysullivan5475 2 місяці тому

    Another great adventure!

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, I can’t wait to get back over there!

  • @DavidBryant-y1q
    @DavidBryant-y1q 2 місяці тому

    I know exactly what you mean about the oil well smell. Interesting video. A whole different world in SW Indiana and SE Illinois.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 2 місяці тому

      Yeah, I’m definitely smitten with that lower Wabash River valley! It’s just a maze of dirt and gravel roads everywhere and a lot of beautiful countryside with barely any people or cars. My kind of place! 😂 Thanks for watching! ✌️

  • @Nilbog-Hunter
    @Nilbog-Hunter 2 місяці тому

    What helmet is that

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 2 місяці тому

      It’s a Bern Allston.

  • @acebikemedia
    @acebikemedia 2 місяці тому

    good stuff. its funny because i was searching for some interesting history in the Louisville area. i do a series called Cycle Paths where i ride my bike around and look at history and weird mysteries, etc. i was thinking of coming down there to ride and film in Novemeber.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Yeah, I’ve seen several of your videos before, good stuff! I’m a Wisconsin native. From Sheboygan, so I enjoy looking up content from the homeland. As for Louisville, plenty of history around here depending on what you’re in to! If I can help you out somehow just let me know how and if you’re looking for company on your ride and if I’m around I’d be happy to pedal around with you! 🍻 ✌️

    • @acebikemedia
      @acebikemedia 2 місяці тому

      @@btp98w Oh thats awesome! small world! ill hit you up for sure if i make this trip happen.

  • @PsychoBenches
    @PsychoBenches 3 місяці тому

    pretty average day in kentucky

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 3 місяці тому

      Every drive looks like this… 😂

  • @DavidWeedon-x1s
    @DavidWeedon-x1s 3 місяці тому

    I get it.😂

  • @jacksonquinn4854
    @jacksonquinn4854 3 місяці тому

    Great video! Just rode this trail yesterday and really enjoyed it, so scenic and the hills keep it interesting :)

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 3 місяці тому

      NICE! Yeah, the scenery definitely made the miles fly by. Such a great trail! Thanks for watching the video!

  • @thomasschroeder4765
    @thomasschroeder4765 3 місяці тому

    Enjoyed the ride! Thanks.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching!!!

  • @jerrysullivan5475
    @jerrysullivan5475 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for another great video!

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 3 місяці тому

      Thank you!!!!

  • @Silverwing2112
    @Silverwing2112 3 місяці тому

    Still cleaner than modern prisons

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 3 місяці тому

      😂

  • @kepcar
    @kepcar 3 місяці тому

    _R A Z Z L E D A Z Z L E_

  • @DavidBryant-y1q
    @DavidBryant-y1q 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the ride along. Illustrates the huge challenges faced by those on foot and on bike by those in and around Louisville

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 4 місяці тому

      Thanks you! Yep, riding in Louisville definitely leaves a lot to be desired! I guess I’m just used to it? Probably numb to it. 😂

  • @BrianCool-p8z
    @BrianCool-p8z 4 місяці тому

    GR8 video thanks 4 sharing. My kind of riding.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 4 місяці тому

      Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

  • @stevebreeden582
    @stevebreeden582 4 місяці тому

    Great video. My wife and I joke when watching bike races in Belgium that it looks like southern Indiana. It really makes me want to ride there.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching it! 🤞 you make it over there to ride someday! Definitely on my bucket list to ride anywhere in Europe!

  • @thomasschroeder4765
    @thomasschroeder4765 4 місяці тому

    Thanks, I enjoyed the ride and nicely done video. The gravel looks pretty chunky, but you seem to be riding fairly smoothly over it. What PSI do you use? Thanks.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! I almost always keep my tires at 40psi. The only time I’ll lower them down is when I find myself on that fist sized chonk that usually gets dumped in flood prone areas along the Ohio or wabash or whatever. Keeps my fillings in a bit longer. 😂 🍻

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 4 місяці тому

      The GoPro does an AMAZING job at smoothing out the video! It’s pretty shocking actually. If you’d see how bad the mounts move sometimes that I use on the bumpy stuff, people would be blown away with the quality of the footage!

  • @AnnabelleHolland-r4p
    @AnnabelleHolland-r4p 4 місяці тому

    Look up sugarcamp mountain trails in prestonsburg Kentucky it’s also a gorgeous biking,hiking trail some are more difficult than others but they have a map at the beginning and most apps have their trails

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the trail tip, I’ll definitely be looking those trails up! Such a gorgeous area!

  • @KWB9541
    @KWB9541 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the tour. A friend helped to establish this trail, so it is on my to-do list. Is it entirely paved?

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 4 місяці тому

      You’re welcome and thank you for watching! Yes, the entire trail is paved! Outside of a few spots where the roots are pushing the asphalt up(and it’s in a very few spots) this trail is butter smooth! Oh, and tell your friend thank you! Beauty of a trail!

  • @DavidBryant-y1q
    @DavidBryant-y1q 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video. Newer rider from your home area with ties to Muncie. Hoping to hit that trail after I get my endurance up.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      Appreciate you checking out the video! Thank you. It’s a great trail like I said. Indiana really has some great options for riding, whether it be rail trail, quiet country roads, or gravel. Happy trails to you! ✌️🍻

  • @Yooperman-b9z
    @Yooperman-b9z 5 місяців тому

    Your sound was too low at the beginning.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      Thanks! Yeah I did notice that, sorry.

  • @KentuckyCycling
    @KentuckyCycling 5 місяців тому

    I was almost all the way through watching your video when I read your video description and was excited to learn that our trip out there inspired you to do this adventure. For the record, your adventure level was a lot higher than ours and I was very happy to see footage of some places that I've yet to venture. Well done!

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      Hey thanks! I appreciate all of the content you’ve put out over the years. You’ve definitely inspired me to get out and do some two wheeled exploring!

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 5 місяців тому

    Too sweet!

  • @jerrysullivan5475
    @jerrysullivan5475 5 місяців тому

    Congratulations.

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @45hr52
    @45hr52 5 місяців тому

    Parents after walking in on their child eating their own feces

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 5 місяців тому

    Interesting historical details in a local area. I like going along to observe via bicycling, what is seen and historical related entities! Thanks for the sharing of your video!

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      Thanks Gary! Scouring google maps is one of my favorite things to do to find interesting things to check out. Of course using a bicycle is my favorite means of traveling to actually go and explore those areas I find in person!

  • @Crow_Vlogs_
    @Crow_Vlogs_ 5 місяців тому

    Epic 😎

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      😎

  • @bigwhoopi6764
    @bigwhoopi6764 5 місяців тому

    Boy, if those mines up around that area could talk. Great video😎✌️

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      For sure! Hard, hard work put in up in these old mines!

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful clip! Love your touring videos too!

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      I’ll be getting back to the cycling content pretty soon! Life/work has been crazy busy! Thanks for sticking around, I appreciate you! 🍻

  • @yetiatlarge555
    @yetiatlarge555 5 місяців тому

    Greetings similar sized channel. You have just crushed it on some uploads. Peace

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      Thanks! ✌️🍻

  • @tc6829
    @tc6829 5 місяців тому

    What a view

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      Great spot for morning coffee for sure!!

  • @Senormeatball
    @Senormeatball 5 місяців тому

    That’s cool

    • @btp98w
      @btp98w 5 місяців тому

      Definitely!

  • @thomascampolongo4001
    @thomascampolongo4001 5 місяців тому

    💯🙏😎

  • @cooscountyrailvideos2024
    @cooscountyrailvideos2024 6 місяців тому

    That sounds like a Maine Central 3 chime to me. Identical to the replica made for MEC 470 and MEC 501 whistle that is sometimes worn by CN 7470