Cycling the George S. Mickelson Trail in South Dakota

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2023
  • The Mickelson trail in South Dakota is a 109 mile long rail trail that winds through the Black Hills. This is the most scenic rail trail that I have ridden so far. The town of Deadwood is at the northern terminus. The trail goes through Lead, Rochport, Hill City, Custer, Pringle and ends at Edgemont at the southern terminus. Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park are attractions near the trail worth visiting. Definitely put this trail on the "must-do" list.

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  • @cattalkbmx
    @cattalkbmx 9 місяців тому +52

    Thanks for sharing with us. Your footage and narration are always top notch. Honestly some of the best cycling content out there. You capture the feel of being out on your bike about as good as you can, I always enjoy your posts. Thanks Paul!

    • @jeffreymcmillan7703
      @jeffreymcmillan7703 9 місяців тому +3

      I agree.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @dooley-ch
    @dooley-ch 9 місяців тому +20

    Delighted to see you back on your bike once again, long may you continue! Thanks for sharing another great video.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @haviland586
    @haviland586 15 днів тому +1

    Great production and great music. Thanks for this.

  • @dsa5394
    @dsa5394 9 місяців тому +7

    We did part of it a couple of years ago. I've always wanted to go back and do the entire trail. Now I want to do it even more. Thanks.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @jimjr4432
    @jimjr4432 9 місяців тому +1

    In 1978ish I was offered a job as a forester for Custer State Park. Alas, I did not take it due to family constraints. However, I was so impressed by the Park, the management and the beauty of it, I wish I was there now. One thing I remember to this day, just, I believe, east of Custer the town was a restaurant called, "Custer's Last Hamburger Stand". It still cracks me up. Thanks for the informative video, I'd love to ride that some day. Blessings.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Its a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @randyperkins5759
    @randyperkins5759 8 місяців тому +1

    Really great to see you out there again, Paul. I’ve missed your adventures and your very straight commentary. Hope you get out again soon.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Just got back from a bike touring trip in Wisconsin and northern Illinois. It's great to be out riding again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @sagehiker
    @sagehiker 29 днів тому +1

    I did the Mickelson this year May 2024 ahead of Memorial Day. Ernie, the State Patrol Ranger, was the only person I saw from Pringle to Edgemont, 35 miles. The only con was lack of information on camping along the trail. Most of the trail is ROW thru private land, so make sure you know where the patch’s of Black Hills NF are where wild or dispersed is allowed.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  24 дні тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. You met Ernie? He's a cool guy. There are a few shelters for camping along the trail, but not many. And they might not be where you need them to be. Ernie was the one that suggested to me that if you camped off the trail, out of site, not on private property, keep a low profile and don't draw attention to yourself, nobody would bother you. But you didn't hear that from me nor Ernie. Thanks again. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @Luigi13
    @Luigi13 8 місяців тому +1

    It is a great video full on information scenery and humor. Thank you Paul, from Oregon state. Cheers.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I hope to ride in Oregon next summer. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!😎

  • @francisblackwell7597
    @francisblackwell7597 9 місяців тому +3

    Another wonderful video!! Your lodging/camping choices/decisions (hotel/air BNB, etc.) much appreciated. 1) Would be nice to know names of specific places (hotel, etc.) where you stay 2) Would also be nice to know your transportation decisions (personal vehicle, rental, Amtrak, etc.) to/from starting/ending points of your rides. Looking forward to your next ride!!!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Actually, my wife and I took 2 vehicles out to the Black Hills. That way we could self-shuttle. Small hassle getting out there, but gave us major freedom on the trail. We rode the trail in 4 days. We stayed in Deadwood the first 2 nights and then in Custer for 2 nights. My wife prefers air BnB's. So I leave that up to her. There are lots of accomodations in the Black Hills. It's a popular tourist destination. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

    • @francisblackwell7597
      @francisblackwell7597 8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!!@@paulsuchecki3985

  • @JScherr
    @JScherr 9 місяців тому +1

    The best video of the Mickelson trail that I’ve seen.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      The Mick is a great trail! Thanks, I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @alanwilliamson6421
    @alanwilliamson6421 9 місяців тому +5

    Those tunnels are awesome

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. They are. The whole trail is awesome. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @savagepro9060
    @savagepro9060 9 місяців тому +3

    Old-School panniers, da bomb!💣💥

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @scottyboy60098
    @scottyboy60098 11 днів тому

    Great stuff as usual, great drone shots and music. Your commentary is the best of the bike trip videos, be they trail or road.

  • @Dancinbear1995
    @Dancinbear1995 8 місяців тому +2

    This is by far the Best video I've seen of the Mickelson Trail! Well done Sir! Excellent explanation of the granite outcroppings; never knew that about the crystalline structure; thank you! Just a word of advice; don't be laying down Ace's & 8's and declaring you've got a full-house! You'll be laughed out of the casino! Stealth camp? What stealth camp? ; )

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I know. 2 pairs. You're right, I'm not a card player. LOL! Stealth camping is like stopping on the side of the trail after dark to camp and hope nobody see's you. Some people do that, but it can be risky. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @TheRickurb
    @TheRickurb 9 місяців тому +4

    Little Big Man quote! ❤️

  • @Rottingboards
    @Rottingboards 8 місяців тому +1

    Great review! Thanks for letting us know you stayed in motels. That peaked my wife's interest.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! My wife's doesn't really camp either. Plenty of motels in the Black Hills. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @elwynanderson9947
    @elwynanderson9947 9 місяців тому +4

    Love your upright riding posture. Proof it can be done. I had back surgery a few years back. Now always ride upright Dutch style. Outstanding narrative! Many thanks.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I have neck and shoulder issues. The upright position is probably less efficient, but its more comfortable and you can see better. Thanks again. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @castle228
    @castle228 8 місяців тому +1

    Great review, Paul! I appreciate the effort you put into this. I'll definitely be adding the Mickelson Trail to my list! Cheers!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Mick is a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @comeconcon569
    @comeconcon569 7 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful part of South Dakota.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. I love the Mickelson trail. It's one of the best.

  • @banjomechanic
    @banjomechanic 8 місяців тому +1

    I am sooooo glad I subscribed to your channel. I bike mainly rural roads and gravel coal roads in Southern Indiana but I’m getting into the rail trail bit. Went and rode the Tunnel Hill Rail Trail in Illinois recently and now I need more of these to ride on. The Mic looks like a great trail. Your commentary and drone game is second to none! Thanks for sharing your journey on all these trails!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

    • @stephendifeliciantonio8269
      @stephendifeliciantonio8269 6 місяців тому +1

      The Katy in Missouri, The Gap in PA, and the C@O are also ones you shouldn't miss.

  • @toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246
    @toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246 9 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful episode. I like your narration very much. Thanks for takin me along. Best wishes from Germany

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Greetings from the USA. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @markg7834
    @markg7834 8 місяців тому +1

    Just discovered this channel. Excellent video with great production and sound. Watching this makes me want to load up the truck, leave NW Louisiana and head for the Black Hills and the Mickelson Trail. Keep up the great work.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Black Hills are awesome. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @alistairtrumbo3587
    @alistairtrumbo3587 8 місяців тому +1

    We live just a few hours from you in mid Missouri on Rte 66. Just returned yesterday from a late season ride on the Mickelson centered around Hill City. We managed to do 3 of the tunnels. It is a well maintained trail with beautiful scenery all along it. Well worth the trip. Ours was cut short a day due to a significant rain snow mix event. Thanks for your efforts to document the beauty and history of the trail.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Mick is a great ride. I've rode across Missouri on the Katy trail and the Trans Am. There's a lot of history on old Rt. 66. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @johnjoyce7438
    @johnjoyce7438 9 місяців тому +4

    Great video Paul....I'll be adding the Mick to my riding bucket list.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @rickute1458
    @rickute1458 9 місяців тому +5

    thank god you posted another video Paul, both my wife and i love watching your videos !!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've also been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @jimiedrake4972
    @jimiedrake4972 10 днів тому

    Keep on Riding ✌️Appreciate the great content.

  • @davidkuntz4142
    @davidkuntz4142 9 місяців тому +2

    love the drone shots!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @bowsart
    @bowsart 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice job, brother came in from Mt Rushmore to Hill city last year to Deadwood on our cross country trek. Awesome trail!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Very cool! Thanks for watching. Sounds like a great ride. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @davidsrunningvlog7679
    @davidsrunningvlog7679 8 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations on putting together the definitive overview of the Mickelson Trail. This was a fantastic video. I ran 50 miles of the northern section of the trail about a year ago but have not done the southern part. I will be sharing this video with a lot of friends who plan to visit the area. Great job.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Black Hills are awesome! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @reginazucchero6085
    @reginazucchero6085 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi, I'm a new subscriber here, thank you for sharing your bike adventure to us. I enjoy watching your bike tour. I feel like I am also riding with you. Thank you and have a safe ride.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @dustysadventures
    @dustysadventures 9 місяців тому +1

    Looks like a beautiful trail! Putting it on my bucket list.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @elbowspeak
    @elbowspeak 9 місяців тому +3

    Thanks, Paul. Your drone game is beautifully complimenting your terrestrial, documentary commentary. These are getting better every summer. I look forward to every one of your trips.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I think this is my best one yet. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @tzk121
    @tzk121 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful trail Paul! Brought back a lot of memories from when I was stationed at Elmsworth AFB outside of Rapid City, SD a couple decades ago lol. It' has some beautiful scenery, even the prairies with the tumbleweed rolling by and coyotes howling. I visited Deadwood and Mt Rushmore several times and went skiing in the Black Hills...good times!!!

  • @FrenchProfCC
    @FrenchProfCC 9 місяців тому +1

    What a beautiful video. Loved the drone shots, and the tunnel shots in particular!! Thanks!!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I love my drone. Its like a flying camera. Its a fun toy. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @dancokinos8476
    @dancokinos8476 9 місяців тому +5

    Thanks Paul. I have to agree you put together some of the best bike related material on the web. The visuals and commentary are great, the music matches well and you keep things moving.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @TheDNCatzGaming
    @TheDNCatzGaming 9 місяців тому +10

    Paul, your videos are a true embodiment of Americana. Always excited to watch your new uploads, and I always end up inspired and excited to get some miles in by the end! This one was especially beautiful--please keep up the good work!

    • @uniworkhorse
      @uniworkhorse 9 місяців тому +1

      I agree, it's super americana, and I love it! Appreciation for the beauty of the land and its history

    • @Luigi13
      @Luigi13 8 місяців тому +1

      @@uniworkhorse I do second your thoughts. Cheers.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @lloydsplace101
    @lloydsplace101 8 місяців тому

    i rode a new 15 spd schwinn around spearfish canyon and devils tower in 1983. loved it. 65 miles each days. couldnt do it nowadays

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Sounds like a great trip. Makes for a lifetime worth of memories. Stay safe!

  • @duanemcdonnell8804
    @duanemcdonnell8804 9 місяців тому +5

    G'day Paul, I will say it again, you are a legend mate! Great stuff, I learn more about American history, mixed with a bit of comedy and surrounded by some beautiful countryside, that I would get from normal tv or from the library. Love ya stuff mate, watching from Aussie 🇦🇺.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. One of these days I'm coming to Australia to go bike touring. G'day! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @JPBVideo
    @JPBVideo 9 місяців тому +2

    Another one for my bucket list. Thanks for your always spectacular footage and commentary!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @bikingviking6688
    @bikingviking6688 9 місяців тому +1

    New subscriber here, Paul. Love the Mick! Maybe I'm biased as it's in my home state😊.Did it for the first time last year w my girlfriend. Had a blast! Great editing and videography.
    You absolutely HAVE to do the Hiawatha Trail in NW Montana. Would love to see your video on that.
    Keep up the content and looking forward to catching up on your previous videos. 🤙🏻🇺🇲🇸🇯

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Mick is a great ride. The Coeur d'lene and Hiawatha trails are on my list. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @reeceholmes8546
    @reeceholmes8546 9 місяців тому +3

    thanks Paul, another fine route with lots of history, great stuff

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @erikpeterson25
    @erikpeterson25 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video and history 👏

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @dougtraver8382
    @dougtraver8382 9 місяців тому +4

    Rock On Paul Rock Onnn!! 👍👍

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @Radoslaw731
    @Radoslaw731 9 місяців тому +6

    Loving your videos Paul 😊 keep it up ❤

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @rivnuts7398
    @rivnuts7398 9 місяців тому +3

    I like your tour videos very much. They capture the essence of what I like about cycling and give me more trips to add to my bucket list. The video quality and editing is top notch. Keep on keepin on!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @uhu69
    @uhu69 9 місяців тому +2

    Very good to see you back Paul! Your videos are always interesting and a welcome respite from teaching. Hope you're enjoying retirement my friend! Na zdrowie 😄 Alex 🍻

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Alex, sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. So far retirement agrees with me. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @gerarddriscoll5599
    @gerarddriscoll5599 9 місяців тому +5

    Nice work much appreciated 🚴🚴🚴

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!😎

  • @budcline
    @budcline 9 місяців тому +5

    Wow, what a fantastic trail with an equally fantastic video describing your 4-day journey riding it. Top notch video as always that is not only entertaining but also very informative. Who would guess that you were a science teacher in a former life before retirement? So good to see you back out on your bike and to see your sidekick riding with you! This is a trail that I would have loved to ride back when I was able to do so!!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks Bud, Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Now I'm a full time bike tourist. at least while I can. The Mickelson is a great trail. She's a little camera shy. Thanks for watching. Hope to see you soon.

  • @UnhingedHarry
    @UnhingedHarry 9 місяців тому +1

    Another great video of a great trail. Thanks.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @philiporourke7896
    @philiporourke7896 9 місяців тому

    Great vid, its always fun to learn about another trail. Thanx.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @bombero3368
    @bombero3368 8 місяців тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Thank you.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @coffeesocket2607
    @coffeesocket2607 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing Paul, great video!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @LVang152
    @LVang152 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the video. This is on my bucket list.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @Kevin-ib1ly
    @Kevin-ib1ly 9 місяців тому

    Many thanks! Another awesome review!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @gregpriddy8595
    @gregpriddy8595 9 місяців тому

    Another great video, Paul. It put a smile on my face. Thanks! G

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Glad to hear it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @carlgroch4579
    @carlgroch4579 7 місяців тому

    Thank you, I appreciate the cycling tours and your commentary.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @tonyorme6446
    @tonyorme6446 9 місяців тому

    Definitely on a future bucket list...!

  • @towerhillbilly
    @towerhillbilly 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for this wonderful video! Very inspiring.. You have some serious skills

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Wow, thank you! I really appreciate it! Its a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @randybarber6833
    @randybarber6833 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your adventures with us Paul! Another great video! This one is on my bucket list.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @sherriephillips5234
    @sherriephillips5234 8 місяців тому

    This was our first time seeing your videos. What a blessing! It was just beautiful! 😊

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎

  • @robertanthony2015
    @robertanthony2015 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video thank you Paul!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @bikesandbeyond618
    @bikesandbeyond618 9 місяців тому +2

    Great video once again Paul. Drone shots are fantastic. Very informative as usual. I recommended your channel to someone on Facebook this week who was looking to ride Route 66 in Illinois.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @douglas1559
    @douglas1559 9 місяців тому

    You rock Paul!😂 always great videos so much to see and enjoy thanks for sharing.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @tstillwell386m
    @tstillwell386m 7 місяців тому

    I need to add this trail to my bucket list! Great video!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  7 місяців тому

      You should! It's a great trail. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @35jays
    @35jays 9 місяців тому

    Excellent video and good job narrating. This is on my bucket list and thanks for the video!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Its a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @meclucas
    @meclucas 9 місяців тому

    Amazing video and place. Thank to you I have added these rail trails to my must ride bucket list whenever I get the chance to visit the USA.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @PedalingAdventures
    @PedalingAdventures 7 місяців тому

    This trail is now on my must ride list.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  7 місяців тому

      It's a great trail. Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the road. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @stephendifeliciantonio8269
    @stephendifeliciantonio8269 6 місяців тому

    Really enjoyable video. You do a great job. On our bucket list for 2024. Thanks.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. It's a great trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @lindajesse8250
    @lindajesse8250 9 місяців тому

    Great to have you back Paul.😊

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on! 😎

  • @jdiament3774
    @jdiament3774 9 місяців тому

    Really appreciate the video Paul. Thank you

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @dog-so1vj
    @dog-so1vj 9 місяців тому

    As always, superb. Great scenery and information. Thanks for the geology lesson...🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @verlinrice9955
    @verlinrice9955 9 місяців тому

    Paul, yet another great video representing a great trail❤🎉😅😊Thank you for brining us along with you.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎

  • @carrollvoss4611
    @carrollvoss4611 8 місяців тому

    excellent vids, drone views, description of the trail, elevations and what to physically expect, and timing for sections to plan for and lodging. dialogue was perfect. thx for sharing vid.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @TheRickurb
    @TheRickurb 9 місяців тому +2

    I love your videos Paul! Keep on pedaling

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @yukonrasputon8314
    @yukonrasputon8314 8 місяців тому

    Great video, i rode most of the trail in August from Crazy Horse to Deadwood on my cross America bike tour, it cost $10 for bikes at Crazy Horse carving, one of the highlights of the trip.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Black Hills are amazing. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb
    @AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb 5 місяців тому

    Love the trail, thank you.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Sorry about the slow response. It's a great trail. The Black Hills are awesome. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!!

  • @CyclingAlaska
    @CyclingAlaska 9 місяців тому

    Cool! Never heard of this trail! Thanks for bringing us here! Looks ideal for a gravel bike.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Its a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @robertnelson6553
    @robertnelson6553 9 місяців тому

    Great video! Thanks Paul.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @uniworkhorse
    @uniworkhorse 9 місяців тому

    The older trail patrol sporting a tracklocross rig - badass! Looks beautiful Paul, great footage and it looks like you're having a lot of fun with your drone :). Beautiful trail, I'll put this on my list, you make touring look awesome and approachable.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Ernie is a strong rider! Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @CornCountryRails
    @CornCountryRails 8 місяців тому

    Hello Paul! Great video and wonderful coverage of the trail highlights. I will add it to my Bicycling Bucket List. Thanks, Tony

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  7 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @outbackwack368
    @outbackwack368 9 місяців тому

    We were there a month ago and I biked about 50 miles of it... WONDERFUL trail! We love the Black Hills area and can't wait to go back! Thanks!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! It's a great trail. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @karlsarkozi3626
    @karlsarkozi3626 9 місяців тому

    Another beautiful and informative video Paul. This trail is really interesting - I would really like to do it after seeing your video!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @arthurhamlin9998
    @arthurhamlin9998 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video Paul. Best wishes ✌️

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎

  • @user-cc2yd5ih2n
    @user-cc2yd5ih2n 9 місяців тому

    Ok, I have to say, you did a good job on this and the C&O/GAP videos. Great footage, great info, and excellent narration. Thanks for an enjoyable and very helpful video as I prepare to start bikepacking.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @andyml1
    @andyml1 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for a great video with excellent drone work! Love the “inclusion” of geology too. 😉👍

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Black Hills is all about the geology. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!😎

  • @Textheinfidel
    @Textheinfidel 9 місяців тому +4

    You lucky dude!!!!! On my retirement to do list!!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

    • @Textheinfidel
      @Textheinfidel 8 місяців тому

      No worries! Iunderstand!!

  • @markmartello
    @markmartello 8 місяців тому

    Paul, thanks for the great videos! I just recently found them and have been catching up. Your tag line, "go ride your bike." Has been responsible for motivating me to get out and ride my bike last Monday (almost 4 hours) and again today (2.5 hours). Thanks for sharing your videos with all of us, and motivating us to go ride our bikes!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! So, it's working then? Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @livingthemidlifeadventure5882
    @livingthemidlifeadventure5882 9 місяців тому

    I've been wondering when you would get out there. Great video brother!!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! It's a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @carrollvoss4611
    @carrollvoss4611 8 місяців тому

    i rand the Deadwood Michelson marathon in hmm, 2002 maybe, it started and finished in Deadwood. not sure of its course at this point. But, I've not seen most of the sections you've featured and I'd like to. thx for showing us the complete section all 109

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @effort1584
    @effort1584 8 місяців тому

    One of my favorite places to ride. I have ridden in the "Big Mick" twice. It is riding the whole trail, 109 miles, in a day. As a 62 year old who is just in my third year of biking that means ample breaks and around 11 hours to complete the ride. The "Big Mick" ride is supported so you do not need to bring food, they can help if you have breakdowns (at trailheads or where the trail is by the road) and they have shuttles to get you back to Deadwood (always rides south). Highly recommended. If you want to take more time to look at the scenery then you will need more time. We ran into cattle on the trail one year, but not the other year. Have seen a buffalo heard near the trail both years. South end has no cattle gates, which is nice. I agree that the trail is well built and maintained.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. The Black Hills are awesome. 109 miles in a day is no small feat. Sounds like a great ride. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @brentjennings3267
    @brentjennings3267 9 місяців тому

    Thanks Paul for your great video and sharing knowledge on rail trails. I believe riding these trails is getting more popular. Being in Idaho I am a bit bias, but if you ever get the chance to ride to Coeur d' Alene rail trail in north Idaho it will be a real adventure. It is great trail! Take care and thanks again for making these videos. They are awesome.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! The Coeur d'lene and Hiawatha trails are on my list. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @braxtonperry1981
    @braxtonperry1981 9 місяців тому

    Always Great to ride With You Paul

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @jgbarre
    @jgbarre 9 місяців тому

    Love riding the Mick! Sheep’s Canyon was my favorite section!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I love Sheep's Canyon too. My wife's favorite part of the trail too. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @HikingWithShawn
    @HikingWithShawn 9 місяців тому

    That would be great for backpacking! Awesome video, Paul! Looking to ride with you one of these days!

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Thanks Shawn. I just got back from a tour in Wisconsin. Ready for Lake Glendale. Colors are peaking. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @Garkleck
    @Garkleck 9 місяців тому +1

    It was great meeting you in Chicago a couple weeks ago! My wife and I were grinning the rest of our ride

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Thanks for stopping and saying Hello. I really appreciate it. The lakefront is awesome. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @urajoke1057
    @urajoke1057 8 місяців тому

    New subscriber here, glad you showed up in my feed! I wasn't familiar with the Mich but your video makes it looks like I def want to add to my biking bucket list.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Welcome aboard. Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @dondonner1095
    @dondonner1095 9 місяців тому

    I have missed a few episodes somehow. Mickelson trail definitely on my list. Surly Bike? Nice. Thanks for taking us along.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. More videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! I had to try the disc brakes and fat tires.Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @corese75
    @corese75 4 місяці тому

    Hi Paul, thanks for the vid again. Tell your wife she is lovely and has fan in the Netherlands. You are blessed.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it! I'll tell her. Thanks. Stay safe and ride on!!

  • @kenmcclow8963
    @kenmcclow8963 9 місяців тому +1

    I rode part of the trail from Custer towards Hill City and back and now that I have retired I plan to ride the whole thing. I was thinking of camping somewhere in the middle and riding to the north and south ends and back on different days, but I’ve also heard of people parking in Edgemont and getting a shuttle ride to Deadwood then riding back to their car.
    In the section I rode sometimes the edge of the trail was soft, so I stayed to the middle as much as possible. There were people walking near Custer but not many bikes.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Sorry for the slow response. I've been out bike touring. Videos coming. The Mick is a great trail! Actually, my wife and I took 2 vehicles out to the Black Hills. That way we could self-shuttle. Small hassle getting out there, but gave us major freedom on the trail. I'm sure there are shuttles, but I have no information about it. Have a great trip!! Thanks for watching. I really appreciate it. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!

  • @robinheil
    @robinheil 8 місяців тому

    Nice video. I like the narration. It was informative without being too wordy, if that makes sense. A lot of good photography in here too.

    • @paulsuchecki3985
      @paulsuchecki3985  8 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching. Hope to see you down the trail. Stay safe and ride on!