Riding Through History on the Pacific Electric Bike Trail

Описание: 🚴‍♂️ I biked 20 miles, on the Pacific Electric Bike Trail, through 5 Southern California cities and uncovered 100 years of hidden history… all along one forgotten railway. At the end, I hopped a Metrolink train for the ride back — a perfect mix of cycling, history, and day-trip adventure.

In this video, we’ll start at the Rialto Metrolink Station and follow the path of the old Pacific Electric "Red Car" railway through Rialto, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, and Claremont. Along the way, we’ll explore historic landmarks, citrus industry roots, train depots, and stories of how these cities grew from farmland to thriving communities.
After a 20-mile journey filled with history and hidden gems, we’ll get some ice cream in historic downtown Claremont before hopping on the Metrolink train for the ride back to Rialto. 🚆

Whether you’re a history buff, cyclist, or just curious about Southern California’s past, you’ll enjoy this mix of travel, biking, and storytelling.

📍 What You’ll See in This Video
The history of the Pacific Electric Railway (the famous Red Cars)
Forgotten landmarks along the trail
Stories of Rialto, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, and Claremont
How the citrus industry shaped the region
A scenic day trip idea that combines biking + history + train travel

CHAPTERS:
00:00 INTRO
01:10 RIALTO
02:36 FONTANA
04:22 RANCHO CUCAMONGA
08:56 UPLAND
10:15 CLAREMONT
11:45 METROLINK

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