Smartwool Presents: Riding the Rails

You’ve never heard of a choose your own adventure story quite like this—where personal and professional passions are combined to create a whole new way to explore the outdoors. Smartwool presents Riding the Rails, a short film about one man’s drive, his family’s love for the outdoors, and how their railroad-ready bikes allow them to access the most secluded wild places in the Northeastern United States. #gofarfeelgood

[enri]

We did that once here near us in Sweden. My father can weld and helped with it. Later, when the tracks became more and more overgrown, it was no longer possible, but until then it was fun.

[freewill]

Great video. I have ridden rail bikes all over the Pacific Northwest, with a friend and with groups. When a railroad closes down, there is usually a short span of years before they tear out the tracks, so we were fortunate enough to take advantage of those times. Many places we rode are now rail trails. Nice design for the rail cart.

[TheLoamRanger]

A rail bike! So awesome.
And that’s just it, isn’t it? You never know what the future really holds, so I think taking the time for projects like these is a beautiful way to spend ones time. Big thanks to the whole team for producing this. 🤟

[AlfredLemieux-teoc]

I know this was 3 years ago but it was really enjoyable. Even the dog looked like it was having a fun time. Thanks for sharing it. I’m gonna go see if y’all have any more adventures out on the rails. I really hope it wasn’t a one shot.

[BowenOrg]

Suggestion: start building the "kits" and selling them.... the combo bike idea is PERFECT!
I think you can make a million.... look at Dr. Stone Beck's comment below... he would probably send you a 1, 000 clients just by himself.
Tip: Just make sure you take the rail bike system off the tracks when you're biking because there are a lot of people doing this now!

HAVE FUN!!!
Mr & Mrs Bowen
Veteran & Retired
San Diego CA

[jimburtwell]

Awesome outcome, dog looks like he's loving the ride, too.

[drstonebeck]

That looks like a great time...how fun! I would love to do something like that. And great production quality on the video as well. Props to the whole crew!

[KJohn]

Love it, couldn’t do it in the UK unfortunately since any unused rails are either ripped up or used by heritage steam and railway enthusiasts. Mind you when they do rip them up the tracks are often used as walking/cycling paths so it’s not all bad.
Engineers are born as well as trained-as a young child I was bought a clockwork train-which I immediately took apart-much to my parents disappointment. I then reassembled it and it worked-I have no recollection of doing this but it’s the story I was told-long line of engineers-and teachers-on both sides of my family.

[CarrieMtn]

Wow. I love old railroads. What a cool concept.

[russellturpin]

What tha heck! This is awesome!! Thanks for sharing and I thought shredding was the most 🤪😁

[chrischrisman]

I LOVE THIS!!! I see that others have asked, but I saw no reply, whether you'd share the plans for this rig. I'd be willing to buy a copy from you. Thanks for the adventure!

[stevenboyd]

Well executed, just watched a vid of some grampas (like me) on tracks in south America which led me to your video ....my wheels are turning upstairs, may have to brush up on my welding €;-)}
Blessings and Shalom

[chetmyers]

0:30 When I was three I found the "J" section from a kitchen sink "P trap, " and that became my favorite bathtime toy. Named it my "drain-o."

[ladamyre]

I've been toying around with the idea of making a rail rider using 3 or 4" PVC pipe as the structure so it can be filled with drinking water for the journey. now I think I'm gonna follow through with the idea using your two-bike design.

[reiki]

Freaking amazing and so very cool! I love your life! I want to find a way to do this! 🥰🙌❣️

[jkeiffer]

Wow, what an incredible way for a couple to spend together.

[kevinnielsen]

I'll bet the corners and hills are thrilling.

[htweelz]

This was amazing! The only ad on YouTube that I ever followed. That is an amazing adventure. I can identify as I was a kid that loved everything mechanical and played with legos and became a mechanical engineer.

[eightballsidepocket]

Love it! I need to build a copy of this thing!

[Mppprovo]

Did you see the 4 Senior gentleman who rode the rails in Patagonia? They camped almost all of it too.