CORRECTION: Some viewers have alerted me to the fact the the UNC-Charlotte enrollment is closer to 30,000. My 6,000 figure came from "the interwebs" but was probably referring to one of the colleges within the university. Anyway...I give "higher ed" a bit of a hard time now and then but I will have to say that the section of trail that passes thru the UNCC campus is beautiful and is one of the highlights of these "creek trails."
My wife and I love your videos. You make us laugh. We saw your issue with the flat tire. I’m very mechanical but choose not to carry all that carp around to change a flat. I saw this product called Flat Out. I did a lot of research and watched a lot of utube videos before installing it on our bikes. Easy to install last 10 years, won’t freeze. You can find UA-camrs testing it and I was sold on it. Hopefully this will be helpful for you. We travel with confidence knowing we have it in our tires. If I can answer any questions about it feel free to ask. Dave & Sue. Safe riding! Peace
Wished I had the opportunity to run into you while you were here. I am blessed to walk/ebike these trails daily & I do. Watching your videos gave me the opportunity to “Always Look Closely” to some aspects of the trails since I mostly walk the majority of the time. Will definitely be looking out. Great video! Thanks for sharing! ❤
I encourage you to consider switching to tubeless tires with sealant. Most punctures will self seal and prevent you from getting stranded. Cause if your going to be helpless, at least be prepared 😂
I say continue to roll the dice and forget about learning how to change a tire/tube. What are the odds of getting a flat again? Plus, it would be great content for commentors if you did happen to get a flat again. Carry on, sir, carry on! 😂😂🤣 And PS, you can go 3 days without water, plus hauling around extra water just adds unnecessary weight. People 🙄 Thanks for another great video!
Bad advice! If it is very hot out your body is not able to get cool you will not go 3 days without water, you could have a heat stroke and die. Only foolish people ride bikes long distances without having a way to fix a flat.
Great looking trail. Gotta get to it soon. I only had one flat since my new Hyper E ride. It happen on The Gateway in Kings Mtn less than a mile from the trail head. Normally that wouldn't be so bad...But Ebikes are heavy. It was like walking a Lawn chair with non rolling wheels. Seems I hit a very sharp rock. Possibly an Arrowhead. That ripped a half an inch hole in my tire and tube. The only thing that saved me was the walker button . @15:53 - Seems all the trail I've been on have a lack bathroom a water fountains. @16:37 - After that first flat tire, I do carry an electric pump, at least one spare tube with a tire changing kit. It all fits in a small bag on my handlebar. @20:32 - I find watermelon great for eating after a long ride. Try some Pineapple too.
Started watching and love your content. Since you came close to home, any suggestion for a trail/park close to Monroe which is 45 minutes southeast of CLT?
Glad to hear my comment mentioned; even more glad to hear you are going to UA-cam, " how to change a bicycle inner tube ". Great songs on this video !!!
Glad you liked the music! It was a little different from what I usually go with… But I thought the lyrical content, especially, was appropriate for this video 😂
We all have bad trail days! My wife fell and broke her wrist in 4 places and had to ride one-handed 7 miles back to the car on the VA Creeper. We're like you, haven't ever had a flat tire yet...
As someone living in the Charlotte region for a couple of decades, I am ashamed to admit that I haven't been to these trails. I must correct my not taking those trails very soon after seeing your video, but on a much cooler day of course. lol Thank you for posting as a new subscriber.
You’ve been riding bikes all those years and you don’t carry a pump, tube, patch kit?? Astonishing!!! I never had a fire but I still have a fire extinguisher close by. I pray that going forward you will be more prepared. I had a heat stroke at 55 and I’ll tell you it’s no joke. I challenge you to learn how to fix a flat.
Hate to say it but you could have repaired that flat with a patch kit and easily repaired that front tire flat with a new tube considering it was a front tire. Super easy to do especially with those quick releases in the front hub. Should always carrying a small pump and a spare tube in your bags. Light and compact but a life saver on the road especially long trail rides like you do. No mind you should learn how to actually change the tube or patch the tube and take wheels off which is easy to do and plenty of UA-cam videos out there to show you. As this can easily happen on a super long ride we’re the car is 15 miles away. 😮 also you should have looked me up when in Charolette I was a bike mechanic for many years back on the day. Built wheels myself and know a lot. Next time you are in Charolette let me know be glad to train you how to fix flats the proper way so you can avoid huge hassle next time. It’s bound to happen again. Oh that was an old good sized thorn in the tire that was left in the tire and with time rolling on it it worked its way into the tube. Always look at tires before and during ride to insure nothing is stuck in the tire before it works itself through the tire and punctures the tube. Shoot me a message I will give you my phone number. I am in Indian land south Charolette.
Hmmm. Sounds complicated! I really do think that half of us are born mechanically inclined and half of us definitely are not. I’m in that latter half! But thanks for all the information and for the offer to help! 🙂
@@joyfultrailsthat sounds like a lame excuse to not want to learn. Oh well , if you like walking back to your car in the heat risking a heat stroke ( because you also don’t bring enough water) that’s on you. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
love that trail, sorry if I might have missed some of what you said because i muted due to not wanting to hear music, I noticed that people who talk and ride trails to highlight that trail forget the trail is important unless you title it me riding the something trail, when I am filming m e riding I just put the camara on the bike and ride you never seemy face, I just want to show the trail, I wish people would do that, instead of the music, and showing themselves all the time, I am sure your a nice guy, but people can be obessed with themselves. anyway that was a very nice trail for being in and near charlotte, did you ride during the week hardly anyone was on trail, where I live we would go during the week and I thought the trails were very busy until I rode on a saturday and it was just plain crowded. by the way we carry fix a flat and a battery operated pump so if I get a flat we can fix it on the trail. so maybe carry one? got through amazon. not expensive at all.
I would recommend attending one of the free maintenance clinics that local bike shops have from time to time. Bicycles with rim brakes and releasing the rear wheel from the chain and reinstalling the rear wheel are the most difficult part of repairing/replacing a tube. Once you have the wheel off replacing the tube is relatively simple. Village Wrench in Greenville has maintenance clinics often that are free. I’ve had to do the walk of shame or carry bicycles back to the car. Learning to repair a flat will prevent most walks of shame 😊. Always look forward to seeing your videos!!
@@joyfultrailsmost bike shop employees, myself included, will be happy to teach you how to swap a tube. it's a pretty necessary skill if you ride bikes, and we want you to be able get where youre going safely!
I'm so glad you are safe. I really enjoy your videos. The cycling community is Charlotte is alive and well. I have ridden these trails several times and I bought my latest mountain bike from Giant University. The gear I take with me ranges from nothing, to lots of things depending on where I am going and if I am riding solo or as part of a group. Even if you don't know how to change a tube, if you have a spare with you, you might encounter someone who does. Keep up the good work! I enjoy your humor.
Two units responded, one from the goose flat volunteer fire department and the other one from the zip city volunteer fire department. They were administering CPR on me when your video came on UA-cam. I immediately started responding to the 1st responders and they stop the emergency CPR and took me off the ventilator. 😁 Slowly but surely I started becoming my old self. Thank you for posting another exciting trail video. Five stars to you, Brother Bachman. 🚴👍🏻🙏🏻
So sorry to hear about your difficult experience. You’ve probably helped the rest of us to be better prepared. They were beautiful trails and we were toe tappin’ to your fun music pics. As to water, perhaps carry a water bottle with filter. Thanks Scott!
Good idea on the water bottle! Yeah, the music was a little different from what I usually go with… But I thought the lyrical content matched up well with this video. 🎵😬
Ha! No. But I hosted and produced a weekly radio show for about 15 years. Thanks for the vote of confidence...my own family is not so sure. My daughter literally told me a few years ago that I could do stand-up comedy in nursing homes! : )
Fantastic Video 🎥 Almost felt like I was there.. I hate changing flats as much as the next person.. but if the only thing you learn is to change a flat.. it would be in your best interests.. one thing I’ve learned also.. is have a small cooler at the car with drinks & snacks.. for those hot days.. as you know SC & NC can have hot 🥵days from May till October.. Again Awesome Video.. every video gives me a Birds Eye View on your day on the trail 🚴♂️😎🌞
Beautiful trails, thanks for sharing. I'm in Salisbury just North of Charlotte. I haven't ridden the Charlotte trails yet but plan too. My father was a preacher and also not really mechanical, God rest his soul. I used to say his idea of car maintenance was putting gas in the tank. I'm a retired ME so maybe it balances out. Anyway, perhaps as a compromise you could add a small bike multitool and a hand pump to your bike. And, while some may disagree, have a bike shop but tire sealant in your tires. Then, next puncture, you would have a way to add air to the tire, and the sealant would slow or stop the leak. This would get back to your car. You just need to learn to attach and work the pump and you're good to go. The multitool is 'just in case' something else. I love your humor, and you do make professional grade videos. God bless.
Another great video! Thank you so much for sharing. We were in Charlotte on July 3 and 4 to do the Charlotte Rail Trail and Little Sugar Creek Greenway Trail. Looking forward to going back to do the trails in your video. Thanks for all you go thru to make these videos for all your viewers. They are so very helpful to us. Praying you never have to experience a flat tire again especially in the sweltering heat. Glad you are ok and looking forward to the next video!
Fellow rider near 60 with no inclination to learn how to change a flat. If my tubeless tires with sealant inside fail, it's a walk to the car for me. Don't mess with the heat. My unasked-for tip, wear a camel back in addition to your water bottle. Inspired music choices for your video! Enjoyed it.
One last thing. When I am in Charlotte ..Let say for a Doctor appointment , I'll take my bike in case I wanna ride a trail. My GPS can never tell me where the Trail head is located and I looking on Google earth as I'm typing this and still I don't see it.
I don’t see trikes very often. Once in a blue moon (as my mom used to say). I’m actually based out of Greenville, South Carolina. I travel out from here.
I'm 83 and have been riding since I was in 2nd grade. Then later when I got "serious" and started riding long trips with other riders I started carrying a spare tube a patch kit and a means of inflating the tire. Originally it was a small hand pump. I still have it but I rely in a CO2 inflater.
Yeah, somebody else said that as well. In fact, they said 30,000. I got that 6000 number from their website or from Wikipedia… But maybe that was just one of the smaller colleges within the university…
This looks to be a lovely trail. Not many people on the trails, did that have something to do with how hot it was or is that normal for these. As far as flats, I got a flat the very first trip from my neighborhood. Since then, I always have what I need on me to fix the tire and most other issues.
Oh NO!!! My hubby and I were out on our maiden voyage in Lake Wylie, SC with our ebikes and he got a flat tire, too! It was about a week and a half ago, riding on hot asphalt with no shade and he got a flat tire! Had to take it to a bike shop in Gastonia, NC. Now we are putting in that "FlatOut" Kevlar liquid in all our tires so it won't happen again! At least we were close to the car. What happened to you is dreadful. I hate that for you. Sorry. But God took you to a really cool bike shop and perhaps your video will cause others to become more prepared? Silver linings!!!!!
@@OffbeatDiscoveries I need to investigate that “flat out” liquid you’re talking about. I’m learning a lot from this comment section! Thanks for watching 😬
I ride close to 225 miles a week any time the temperature gets above 80 I take 48oz of water with . For situations like that . I usually take a hit of water every fifteen minutes whether I need it or not when it’s warm out . By the time you’re feeling thirsty you have started to dehydrate.
Where exactly was the area you were riding around the 14:15 mark? I've been through those trails before but I've somehow never seen that "boardwalk" section.
That part is cool, isn’t it? Maybe the reason you haven’t been on it is because I don’t know if it’s considered officially part of the Toby Creek Greenway. But it is at or near the end (beginning?) of the greenway. Go to Rockland Drive… the intersection of Rockland Drive and Rocky River Road … it travels along Rockland Drive until you get to Autumnwood Lane.
@@joyfultrailsFortunately, that'll turn into more like the middle in several years. The plan is to connect it to the Sugar Creek Greenway, construction is underway.
On toby creek when you are coming from UNCC and you get to the light at University you can pick up the other side of Toby across the street by the Starbucks. That is where the boardwalk section is located. .
Not gonna pile on but you know what you have to do on the flat tire deal. Once you learn you’re going to realize how simple it is. And work to learn all the options for such a repair including using an energy bar wrapper, or dollar bill, to fix a hole in a tire. Yes, it’s a thing. And take care of yourself out there! 😊
You should have played "I got a flat in my tire and now my flat feet are tired" by Weird Al Yankovich. Seriously you should carry one of those water bottels with a built-in filter cartridge.
Scott, since you take so well to suggestions and helpful information... while riding next to creeks you could carry a water filter and use the water source the Good Lord gave you. Just a thought 🤷♂️. Thanks for the great video and comic relief! 🥁
Ok Scott. I really used to like your videos. Now I love them since you had the guts to call out false profit Furtick. Ok, enough about charlatans (get the pun?) Sure hated to see you get a flat, that is a cyclists worst nightmare (besides crashing). I'm glad you survived and I'm glad you found a cool Giant dealer to help you. I ride Giants. You should have checked out a nice Reign E+ e-mountain bike while you were there. Thanks and looking forward to your next adventure.
Where did you get 6,000 as the number for UNC Charlotte? Are you referring to a specific college within then university? The general student population is over 30,000.
Somewhere on the Internet… Either from Wikipedia or the college website itself. Maybe it was just one of the “colleges” within the university that has 6,000…?
@@joyfultrails has to be. I just retired from there. Saw it grow from about 18k to over 30k in my 25 years. I Enjoy your videos. My wife and I ride the New River trail a couple times per month. You might also check out the greenway in Mt Airy NC. It’s pretty nice, and you can visit the Andy Griffith related attractions around town.
@@joyfultrailsI am a fan too! I was born in Mt Airy. Grew up just a couple miles from the real Mayberry (honest, there is a community of Mayberry), where Andy’s maternal grandparents lived.
Don't leave the neighborhood without a spare tube, tire levers, and some means of inflation. Would you have driven your car to the trail without a spare tire? You're VERY lucky to have never previously had a puncture. In my 5+ decades of cycling, I've had MANY flats on the road/trail. Usually not big deal to swap the tube (once verifying the offending puncture item has been removed from the tire) and be on you way again in 10 minutes.
@@joyfultrails keep up the good videos buddy! If I run into you sitting trailside with a flat I'll definitely stop and help out-even if you pull for the wrong team 🙂 War Eagle.
Hey, I got to ride the Mendota trail this weekend out of Bristol, TN. If you haven't already ridden it, I recommend it. It's very beautiful. Would make a good video. Best regards my friend.
@@davyhaynes6716 I have already heard great things about that trail! Hoping to get to it in the Fall of this year. Thanks for the heads up. I'll make sure I take a class on tire changing before I go... 😁
I had a bottle full of water. I didn’t have a water *tank* … I had a bottle. But I drank it all. I think I may have come in contact with a water fountain, but it was turned off (probably as part of the hysterical overreaction to Covid and never turned back on again)…
@@joyfultrails i was in full lycra, two water bottles, and still dying. be safe out there! i recommend taking way more water, especially carrying all that gear. camelbak, and bring some kind of electrolytes to replenish lost salts
CORRECTION: Some viewers have alerted me to the fact the the UNC-Charlotte enrollment is closer to 30,000. My 6,000 figure came from "the interwebs" but was probably referring to one of the colleges within the university. Anyway...I give "higher ed" a bit of a hard time now and then but I will have to say that the section of trail that passes thru the UNCC campus is beautiful and is one of the highlights of these "creek trails."
My wife and I love your videos. You make us laugh. We saw your issue with the flat tire. I’m very mechanical but choose not to carry all that carp around to change a flat. I saw this product called Flat Out. I did a lot of research and watched a lot of utube videos before installing it on our bikes. Easy to install last 10 years, won’t freeze. You can find UA-camrs testing it and I was sold on it. Hopefully this will be helpful for you. We travel with confidence knowing we have it in our tires. If I can answer any questions about it feel free to ask. Dave & Sue. Safe riding! Peace
@@davekurta8720 THANKS! That sounds good to me, I will definitely check into it. Thank you for the tip!
It's a fun ride! I'm glad you checked it out! We ride our bikes there all the time!
(But not in July/August). 🥵
Wished I had the opportunity to run into you while you were here. I am blessed to walk/ebike these trails daily & I do. Watching your videos gave me the opportunity to “Always Look Closely” to some aspects of the trails since I mostly walk the majority of the time. Will definitely be looking out. Great video! Thanks for sharing! ❤
It’s Harry Peeter. I used to work for them many years ago.
@@Endeavor545 Yep. 😂
I encourage you to consider switching to tubeless tires with sealant. Most punctures will self seal and prevent you from getting stranded. Cause if your going to be helpless, at least be prepared 😂
i was out there yesterday! it was a scorcher. also battled heat stroke.
also i definitely would have helped you fix a flat.
I’m gonna figure it out… but thanks! 😬
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You're pretty hardcore for going back out there. I probably would've called it a day LOL
@@overbanked I had to finish the video! 😂
I say continue to roll the dice and forget about learning how to change a tire/tube. What are the odds of getting a flat again? Plus, it would be great content for commentors if you did happen to get a flat again. Carry on, sir, carry on! 😂😂🤣 And PS, you can go 3 days without water, plus hauling around extra water just adds unnecessary weight. People 🙄
Thanks for another great video!
@@leegandysdroid considering how long I did go without having a flat… Maybe I should be hangin’ out in Vegas 😬🎰💰
Bad advice! If it is very hot out your body is not able to get cool you will not go 3 days without water, you could have a heat stroke and die.
Only foolish people ride bikes long distances without having a way to fix a flat.
@@paulpatriot1776 it was sarcasm my friend.
Okay, Found Mallard Creek Parking. My Bad
Looks fun. One of the best edited videos I've ever seen!
@@daniellawrence863 thanks!
Great looking trail. Gotta get to it soon. I only had one flat since my new Hyper E ride. It happen on The Gateway in Kings Mtn less than a mile from the trail head. Normally that wouldn't be so bad...But Ebikes are heavy. It was like walking a Lawn chair with non rolling wheels. Seems I hit a very sharp rock. Possibly an Arrowhead. That ripped a half an inch hole in my tire and tube. The only thing that saved me was the walker button .
@15:53 - Seems all the trail I've been on have a lack bathroom a water fountains.
@16:37 - After that first flat tire, I do carry an electric pump, at least one spare tube with a tire changing kit. It all fits in a small bag on my handlebar.
@20:32 - I find watermelon great for eating after a long ride. Try some Pineapple too.
Great info…Thanks! And yay for melons! 😬
Started watching and love your content. Since you came close to home, any suggestion for a trail/park close to Monroe which is 45 minutes southeast of CLT?
Thanks and welcome aboard! You might want to try the Lindsay Pettus Greenway in Lancaster, SC. It’s pretty cool.
@@joyfultrails thanks 🙏🏻. I still haven’t found anything in Monroe yet but I’m looking.
There are alot more bike trails in Charlotte. I have routes that can connect many together. Let me know if you'd like the routes.
Great Video! Not so great experience with the heat and the flat. Always enjoy your response to comments 😂
Yeah...I got EXPOSED! 😆 And I still don't know how to switch out a tube with any degree of confidence. Maybe someday... Thanks for watching.
Glad to hear my comment mentioned; even more glad to hear you are going to UA-cam, " how to change a bicycle inner tube ". Great songs on this video !!!
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not going to say anything about the tire and water, except glad you are alright. (everyone said it all) Blues and gospel and up tempo music, thanks.
Glad you liked the music! It was a little different from what I usually go with… But I thought the lyrical content, especially, was appropriate for this video 😂
I so absolutely love your videos!! ❤️🚴
Thanks!
We all have bad trail days! My wife fell and broke her wrist in 4 places and had to ride one-handed 7 miles back to the car on the VA Creeper. We're like you, haven't ever had a flat tire yet...
Oh, no! That must've been awful! I can't imagine...
As someone living in the Charlotte region for a couple of decades, I am ashamed to admit that I haven't been to these trails. I must correct my not taking those trails very soon after seeing your video, but on a much cooler day of course. lol Thank you for posting as a new subscriber.
You should!
I also experienced that walk of shame. Mine was six miles back to the car.
We should start a club or something 😂
Absolutelyh gorgeous trails I cannot believe I have never heard of them!
Glad you liked ‘em. 👍
you should see them in fall
I haven't had a flat in 3 years. Am I doing something wrong?
You’ve been riding bikes all those years and you don’t carry a pump, tube, patch kit?? Astonishing!!!
I never had a fire but I still have a fire extinguisher close by.
I pray that going forward you will be more prepared.
I had a heat stroke at 55 and I’ll tell you it’s no joke.
I challenge you to learn how to fix a flat.
I want to be like you when I grow up 😂
Hate to say it but you could have repaired that flat with a patch kit and easily repaired that front tire flat with a new tube considering it was a front tire. Super easy to do especially with those quick releases in the front hub. Should always carrying a small pump and a spare tube in your bags. Light and compact but a life saver on the road especially long trail rides like you do. No mind you should learn how to actually change the tube or patch the tube and take wheels off which is easy to do and plenty of UA-cam videos out there to show you. As this can easily happen on a super long ride we’re the car is 15 miles away. 😮 also you should have looked me up when in Charolette I was a bike mechanic for many years back on the day. Built wheels myself and know a lot. Next time you are in Charolette let me know be glad to train you how to fix flats the proper way so you can avoid huge hassle next time. It’s bound to happen again. Oh that was an old good sized thorn in the tire that was left in the tire and with time rolling on it it worked its way into the tube. Always look at tires before and during ride to insure nothing is stuck in the tire before it works itself through the tire and punctures the tube. Shoot me a message I will give you my phone number. I am in Indian land south Charolette.
Hmmm. Sounds complicated! I really do think that half of us are born mechanically inclined and half of us definitely are not. I’m in that latter half! But thanks for all the information and for the offer to help! 🙂
@@joyfultrailsthat sounds like a lame excuse to not want to learn.
Oh well , if you like walking back to your car in the heat risking a heat stroke ( because you also don’t bring enough water) that’s on you.
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love that trail, sorry if I might have missed some of what you said because i muted due to not wanting to hear music, I noticed that people who talk and ride trails to highlight that trail forget the trail is important unless you title it me riding the something trail, when I am filming m e riding I just put the camara on the bike and ride you never seemy face, I just want to show the trail, I wish people would do that, instead of the music, and showing themselves all the time, I am sure your a nice guy, but people can be obessed with themselves. anyway that was a very nice trail for being in and near charlotte, did you ride during the week hardly anyone was on trail, where I live we would go during the week and I thought the trails were very busy until I rode on a saturday and it was just plain crowded. by the way we carry fix a flat and a battery operated pump so if I get a flat we can fix it on the trail. so maybe carry one? got through amazon. not expensive at all.
There’s PLENTY of channels where people just turn on an unlevel GoPro and show you the trail. Maybe you could watch some of those.
I would recommend attending one of the free maintenance clinics that local bike shops have from time to time. Bicycles with rim brakes and releasing the rear wheel from the chain and reinstalling the rear wheel are the most difficult part of repairing/replacing a tube. Once you have the wheel off replacing the tube is relatively simple. Village Wrench in Greenville has maintenance clinics often that are free. I’ve had to do the walk of shame or carry bicycles back to the car. Learning to repair a flat will prevent most walks of shame 😊. Always look forward to seeing your videos!!
Great idea. I did not know about that...thanks.
@@joyfultrailsmost bike shop employees, myself included, will be happy to teach you how to swap a tube. it's a pretty necessary skill if you ride bikes, and we want you to be able get where youre going safely!
There's got to be a local girl scout club or a 4-H club that would teach you how to change that flat. You got this man 💪
Well, I checked with the Girl Scouts, but they’re too busy training the girls to be Secret Service agents! They said check back later. 😂
@@joyfultrails lol
I'm so glad you are safe. I really enjoy your videos. The cycling community is Charlotte is alive and well. I have ridden these trails several times and I bought my latest mountain bike from Giant University. The gear I take with me ranges from nothing, to lots of things depending on where I am going and if I am riding solo or as part of a group. Even if you don't know how to change a tube, if you have a spare with you, you might encounter someone who does. Keep up the good work! I enjoy your humor.
That's a good point! I'm actually learning a lot from this comment section! : ) Thanks for watching.
Bring a small pump, too.
Two units responded, one from the goose flat volunteer fire department and the other one from the zip city volunteer fire department. They were administering CPR on me when your video came on UA-cam. I immediately started responding to the 1st responders and they stop the emergency CPR and took me off the ventilator. 😁 Slowly but surely I started becoming my old self. Thank you for posting another exciting trail video. Five stars to you, Brother Bachman. 🚴👍🏻🙏🏻
You had me worried there for a minute! 😂
Been there, done that.
So sorry to hear about your difficult experience. You’ve probably helped the rest of us to be better prepared. They were beautiful trails and we were toe tappin’ to your fun music pics. As to water, perhaps carry a water bottle with filter. Thanks Scott!
Good idea on the water bottle! Yeah, the music was a little different from what I usually go with… But I thought the lyrical content matched up well with this video. 🎵😬
Are you, or have you ever been, a standup comedian? If not, it could keep you busy in your retirement years. Fun video!
Ha! No. But I hosted and produced a weekly radio show for about 15 years. Thanks for the vote of confidence...my own family is not so sure. My daughter literally told me a few years ago that I could do stand-up comedy in nursing homes!
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@@joyfultrails Keep it going. We really enjoy your videos!
Fantastic Video 🎥 Almost felt like I was there.. I hate changing flats as much as the next person.. but if the only thing you learn is to change a flat.. it would be in your best interests.. one thing I’ve learned also.. is have a small cooler at the car with drinks & snacks.. for those hot days.. as you know SC & NC can have hot 🥵days from May till October.. Again Awesome Video.. every video gives me a Birds Eye View on your day on the trail 🚴♂️😎🌞
Thanks, man... yeah, I need to step it up. A cooler is a great suggestion!
Beautiful trails, thanks for sharing. I'm in Salisbury just North of Charlotte. I haven't ridden the Charlotte trails yet but plan too. My father was a preacher and also not really mechanical, God rest his soul. I used to say his idea of car maintenance was putting gas in the tank. I'm a retired ME so maybe it balances out.
Anyway, perhaps as a compromise you could add a small bike multitool and a hand pump to your bike. And, while some may disagree, have a bike shop but tire sealant in your tires. Then, next puncture, you would have a way to add air to the tire, and the sealant would slow or stop the leak. This would get back to your car. You just need to learn to attach and work the pump and you're good to go. The multitool is 'just in case' something else. I love your humor, and you do make professional grade videos. God bless.
That’s great information! Thanks 🙂
Another great video! Thank you so much for sharing. We were in Charlotte on July 3 and 4 to do the Charlotte Rail Trail and Little Sugar Creek Greenway Trail. Looking forward to going back to do the trails in your video. Thanks for all you go thru to make these videos for all your viewers. They are so very helpful to us. Praying you never have to experience a flat tire again especially in the sweltering heat. Glad you are ok and looking forward to the next video!
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing the video. Sorry you had a flat. I’ve never heard of these trails.
Fellow rider near 60 with no inclination to learn how to change a flat. If my tubeless tires with sealant inside fail, it's a walk to the car for me.
Don't mess with the heat. My unasked-for tip, wear a camel back in addition to your water bottle.
Inspired music choices for your video! Enjoyed it.
Thanks! And that’s a good tip. I should try that.
@@joyfultrailsi really regretted not bringing mine yesterday.
One last thing. When I am in Charlotte ..Let say for a Doctor appointment , I'll take my bike in case I wanna ride a trail. My GPS can never tell me where the Trail head is located and I looking on Google earth as I'm typing this and still I don't see it.
I used AllTrails and it sent me to an elementary school … and that’s where I accessed the Clarks Creek Greenway… And I just took it from there.
man you make me want to quit my job and just ride my bike around on all these nice trails
Hey, I wish I could!
Do you see any trikes on the trail? How close to Raleigh are you? I'd be coming from Williamsburg, Virginia.
I don’t see trikes very often. Once in a blue moon (as my mom used to say). I’m actually based out of Greenville, South Carolina. I travel out from here.
I'm 83 and have been riding since I was in 2nd grade. Then later when I got "serious" and started riding long trips with other riders I started carrying a spare tube a patch kit and a means of inflating the tire. Originally it was a small hand pump. I still have it but I rely in a CO2 inflater.
83! Congrats 🙂 Yeah, I need to do better!
I would have guessed you to be in your mid 50s. Stay healthy my friend.
Thanks! I do need to eat better. If I could travel back in time, I would make sure Little Debbie‘s parents never met. 😂
Quick correction, UNC Charlotte averages 21,000 students a year, it is nearly the same size as UNC Chapel Hill and NC State
Yeah, somebody else said that as well. In fact, they said 30,000. I got that 6000 number from their website or from Wikipedia… But maybe that was just one of the smaller colleges within the university…
@@joyfultrailsYes, the 30,000 figure is correct.
@joyfultrails thanks for all the awesome videos, love this Regional aspect, and your trail videos are the best I've seen online
long pants?
Yep. That's how I'm most comfortable. Plus...I need extra pockets for action cams and video gear!
I carry a spare tube with me. Hope I never have to use it, but mine are fairly easy to change with no tools.
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This looks to be a lovely trail. Not many people on the trails, did that have something to do with how hot it was or is that normal for these. As far as flats, I got a flat the very first trip from my neighborhood. Since then, I always have what I need on me to fix the tire and most other issues.
There were more people out in the morning, fewer as the day wore on.
Is the out and back distance 20 miles, or 20 from end to end and 40 round trip?
I think that would be about 20 miles total.
Oh NO!!! My hubby and I were out on our maiden voyage in Lake Wylie, SC with our ebikes and he got a flat tire, too! It was about a week and a half ago, riding on hot asphalt with no shade and he got a flat tire! Had to take it to a bike shop in Gastonia, NC. Now we are putting in that "FlatOut" Kevlar liquid in all our tires so it won't happen again! At least we were close to the car. What happened to you is dreadful. I hate that for you. Sorry. But God took you to a really cool bike shop and perhaps your video will cause others to become more prepared? Silver linings!!!!!
@@OffbeatDiscoveries I need to investigate that “flat out” liquid you’re talking about. I’m learning a lot from this comment section! Thanks for watching 😬
I ride close to 225 miles a week any time the temperature gets above 80 I take 48oz of water with . For situations like that . I usually take a hit of water every fifteen minutes whether I need it or not when it’s warm out . By the time you’re feeling thirsty you have started to dehydrate.
That's your highlight?
It’s what happened. Just keepin’ it real, bruh 😂
Where exactly was the area you were riding around the 14:15 mark? I've been through those trails before but I've somehow never seen that "boardwalk" section.
That part is cool, isn’t it? Maybe the reason you haven’t been on it is because I don’t know if it’s considered officially part of the Toby Creek Greenway. But it is at or near the end (beginning?) of the greenway. Go to Rockland Drive… the intersection of Rockland Drive and Rocky River Road … it travels along Rockland Drive until you get to Autumnwood Lane.
@@joyfultrailsFortunately, that'll turn into more like the middle in several years. The plan is to connect it to the Sugar Creek Greenway, construction is underway.
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On toby creek when you are coming from UNCC and you get to the light at University you can pick up the other side of Toby across the street by the Starbucks. That is where the boardwalk section is located. .
Not gonna pile on but you know what you have to do on the flat tire deal. Once you learn you’re going to realize how simple it is. And work to learn all the options for such a repair including using an energy bar wrapper, or dollar bill, to fix a hole in a tire. Yes, it’s a thing. And take care of yourself out there! 😊
If you say so… 😂
You should have played "I got a flat in my tire and now my flat feet are tired" by Weird Al Yankovich. Seriously you should carry one of those water bottels with a built-in filter cartridge.
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Scott, since you take so well to suggestions and helpful information... while riding next to creeks you could carry a water filter and use the water source the Good Lord gave you. Just a thought 🤷♂️. Thanks for the great video and comic relief! 🥁
That’s a good idea! Thanks 😬
Ok Scott. I really used to like your videos. Now I love them since you had the guts to call out false profit Furtick. Ok, enough about charlatans (get the pun?) Sure hated to see you get a flat, that is a cyclists worst nightmare (besides crashing). I'm glad you survived and I'm glad you found a cool Giant dealer to help you. I ride Giants. You should have checked out a nice Reign E+ e-mountain bike while you were there. Thanks and looking forward to your next adventure.
I see what you did there! 😂 Yeah… I’m generally not a fan of celebrity pastor culture and mega church culture…
Where did you get 6,000 as the number for UNC Charlotte? Are you referring to a specific college within then university? The general student population is over 30,000.
Somewhere on the Internet… Either from Wikipedia or the college website itself. Maybe it was just one of the “colleges” within the university that has 6,000…?
@@joyfultrails has to be. I just retired from there. Saw it grow from about 18k to over 30k in my 25 years. I Enjoy your videos. My wife and I ride the New River trail a couple times per month. You might also check out the greenway in Mt Airy NC. It’s pretty nice, and you can visit the Andy Griffith related attractions around town.
@@jeffkimble8857 thanks for the tip… TAGS was always one of my favorite TV shows. Doesn’t get much better than that!
@@joyfultrailsI am a fan too! I was born in Mt Airy. Grew up just a couple miles from the real Mayberry (honest, there is a community of Mayberry), where Andy’s maternal grandparents lived.
@@jeffkimble8857 I’ll have to go.
Don't leave the neighborhood without a spare tube, tire levers, and some means of inflation. Would you have driven your car to the trail without a spare tire? You're VERY lucky to have never previously had a puncture. In my 5+ decades of cycling, I've had MANY flats on the road/trail. Usually not big deal to swap the tube (once verifying the offending puncture item has been removed from the tire) and be on you way again in 10 minutes.
@@davyhaynes6716 you’re not my daddy and you don’t tell me what to do. 😂 Just kidding! I know you’re right…
@@joyfultrails keep up the good videos buddy! If I run into you sitting trailside with a flat I'll definitely stop and help out-even if you pull for the wrong team 🙂 War Eagle.
@@davyhaynes6716 Oh, no! 🏈 Hey, I don’t talk about it but I do have 1 or 2 Auburn friends. 😂
Hey, I got to ride the Mendota trail this weekend out of Bristol, TN. If you haven't already ridden it, I recommend it. It's very beautiful. Would make a good video. Best regards my friend.
@@davyhaynes6716 I have already heard great things about that trail! Hoping to get to it in the Fall of this year. Thanks for the heads up. I'll make sure I take a class on tire changing before I go... 😁
Who rides in the heat with long pants, and no water? Not prepared for flat tire? City folks...
I always wear long pants - often with extra pockets for video accessories. Grown men in short pants look like little boys. 😂
I had a bottle full of water. I didn’t have a water *tank* … I had a bottle. But I drank it all. I think I may have come in contact with a water fountain, but it was turned off (probably as part of the hysterical overreaction to Covid and never turned back on again)…
@@joyfultrails i was in full lycra, two water bottles, and still dying. be safe out there! i recommend taking way more water, especially carrying all that gear. camelbak, and bring some kind of electrolytes to replenish lost salts
@@arachnophilia427 If I could look good in lycra I might be tempted to try it 😂
@@joyfultrails it exists for a reason! and basically nobody looks good in it.
Nice video, ruined by his terrible humor. Riding all his life, not prepared for a flat? Needs alot of editing.
Thanks for watching 😏