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Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 91
Posted By mev

I cycled in 2017 as part of a supported ride. I...

I cycled in 2017 as part of a supported ride. I started unsupported in Prudhoe Bay but did the stretch from Puerto Montt to Ushuaia as part of a supported ride.

My suggestion would be to at least...
Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 723
Posted By mev

I carry a basic lock that looks like below ...

I carry a basic lock that looks like below
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/679x639/lock_d2ade4807cc582ba7370eb95e4934a12d6dec8e8.jpg
Otherwise it really depends on the...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,272
Posted By mev

I am heavier and haven't gotten over 10,000km on...

I am heavier and haven't gotten over 10,000km on a Marathon Plus tire but typically get close. However, agree they last longer than other tires that I have used. Photo below of an old tire I had worn...
Forum: Touring
02-24-24, 04:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,204
Posted By mev

Thinking of a shorter ride from Alamogordo NM to...

Thinking of a shorter ride from Alamogordo NM to Lubbock TX but in April before it gets as hot. Not as certain of summer yet.
Forum: Touring
02-08-24, 07:50 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 8,717
Posted By mev

Not there anymore but in 2018 someone had also...

Not there anymore but in 2018 someone had also created the world's smallest Target store between Alpine and Marathon...
Forum: Touring
02-07-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 8,717
Posted By mev

For what it is worth, I rode some of that...

For what it is worth, I rode some of that pavement in December 2019. My trip report - https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/22685

If you go by Hachita you can camp for free inside the community...
Forum: Touring
02-07-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 8,717
Posted By mev

I last cycled from El Paso to Austin in 2018. ...

I last cycled from El Paso to Austin in 2018. Here is my journal for that trip -https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/mevtexas2018 As tcs mentions you want to pick your time of year. My 2018 trip...
Forum: Touring
02-03-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 8,717
Posted By mev

For what it is worth, in over a dozen times using...

For what it is worth, in over a dozen times using Amtrak trainside luggage, I have never been the one in the baggage car hanging the bike. Instead, I've been the one lifting the bike up and handing...
Forum: Touring
02-02-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 8,717
Posted By mev

I haven't tried to carry on my bike on Amtrak,...

I haven't tried to carry on my bike on Amtrak, only used the trainside baggage service. On the Sunset limited trainside checked baggage only works at stations with baggage service. For example, the...
Forum: Touring
01-17-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,459
Posted By mev

I took NY 5 from Buffalo through NY and then PA 5...

I took NY 5 from Buffalo through NY and then PA 5 to Ohio in 2024 and all was fine as well. It was a mix of one-land and two lane. Sometimes on the two lane the shoulder wasn't big - but traffic was...
Forum: Touring
01-12-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,459
Posted By mev

For what it is worth, in six months of travel...

For what it is worth, in six months of travel across the US, I was able to stay somewhere every night and rarely made any reservation more than three days in advance and most often the night before. ...
Forum: Touring
01-12-24, 07:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,459
Posted By mev

I spent six month this year bicycling through the...

I spent six month this year bicycling through the US. I was visiting state capitols including visiting many of the states you will cross.

A few different thoughts
1. Routing. I would treat this...
Forum: Touring
01-07-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,023
Posted By mev

I have very rarely taken off either rack to get...

I have very rarely taken off either rack to get things in a bike box. I did once however quite a while ago (1998) flying back from Hobart, Tasmania. Quantas Airlines had bike boxes that were...
Forum: Touring
12-27-23, 12:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,789
Posted By mev

I have done both. I've also done state rides,...

I have done both. I've also done state rides, e.g. Ride the Rockies or similar.

Some tradeoffs I see and where I've done and not done supported rides:
- My primary use of supported ride has been...
Forum: Touring
12-20-23, 03:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,358
Posted By mev

In 2017, I cycled South America including...

In 2017, I cycled South America including Patagonia. My general route included Ruta 40 on the Argentina side to Bariloche, crossing over to Puerto Montt and cycling the Carretera Austral, crossing at...
Forum: Touring
12-11-23, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 987
Posted By mev

FYI, Holland is a region in western part of the...

FYI, Holland is a region in western part of the Netherlands, roughly corresponding to the provinces of North Holland and South Holland highlighted in the map below. 6 million of the 17 million total...
Forum: Touring
12-07-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,538
Posted By mev

I've cycled across South America (Cartagena to...

I've cycled across South America (Cartagena to Ushuaia in 2017, Georgetown to Paramaribo in 2019) including some obscure places. I had a bike with 26 inch in 2017 and 700c in 2019. I've never put...
Forum: Touring
11-30-23, 07:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,285
Posted By mev

I do this now with ~4 state parks close to...

I do this now with ~4 state parks close to Austin. It works for me because:
- I get to try out some equipment
- I've sometimes gone with others, typically neighbors who go car camping but then we...
Forum: Touring
11-29-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,285
Posted By mev

I started touring in college. I grew up in...

I started touring in college. I grew up in Colorado and did a fair amount of backpacking and camping growing up - so I had both experience and equipment from that. I went away to college in Boston,...
Forum: Touring
11-15-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,323
Posted By mev

A slightly different approach to a folding...

A slightly different approach to a folding bicycle: Farfold / Alpaca Bikes: Long distance bikes that fold (http://farfold.com/) (http link not https)

Note: I am related to the inventor.
Forum: Touring
11-05-23, 02:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,142
Posted By mev

+1 The NPS web site has a phone number I...

+1

The NPS web site has a phone number I would call in advance or send email once I am pretty firm with my plans. Also note The Death Valley web site has a "notice" Death Valley partially reopened...
Forum: Touring
11-01-23, 04:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,088
Posted By mev

I put them in the way suggested by this video: ...

I put them in the way suggested by this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su0WatgTOdk
Forum: Touring
10-20-23, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,069
Posted By mev

This year I did much of the following three on...

This year I did much of the following three on the list:

4. Northern Trail (New England)
3. Erie Canal
2. Ohio to Erie

I can see why the Erie Canal and OTET are on the list. Both New York and...
Forum: Touring
10-15-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,421
Posted By mev

It is important for me to figure out what caused...

It is important for me to figure out what caused the flat, e.g. if there is a little wire in the tube I want to find it rather than put in a new tube and have it find the wire again. If there is a...
Forum: Touring
10-15-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 982
Posted By mev

My trip has now come to completion in Seattle. By...

My trip has now come to completion in Seattle. By the numbers:
- 6604 miles cycled between Washington DC and Seattle Washington.
- 26 state capitols visited
- 47 motels owned/managed by a family...
Forum: Touring
10-06-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By mev

My residence is within 50 miles of four TX state...

My residence is within 50 miles of four TX state parks. Summer is too hot for me, but spring and fall are peak season. These past years I've been in the habit of a going for a weekend on 2 or 3...
Forum: Touring
09-30-23, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 238
Posted By mev

I don't have an answer to your question, but here...

I don't have an answer to your question, but here are a few ways I look for these answers:

1. Go to crazyguyonabike.com and use the search bar. For example I may put some of the towns with...
Forum: Touring
09-24-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 576
Posted By mev

Not a mesh bag, but a basic lightweight duffel....

Not a mesh bag, but a basic lightweight duffel. On my current trip, I've used it three times on a train to turn multiple panniers into one piece of luggage. I also used it one day on RAGBRAI when I...
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,421
Posted By mev

Looks like it is no longer available, but here is...

Looks like it is no longer available, but here is where I ordered on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FB7XYRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is one step up from...
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 944
Posted By mev

It looks like your question is in terms of an...

It looks like your question is in terms of an extended trip of several months so I'll answer in that context rather than a short one-week or two-week ride.

In terms of longer cross-continent...
Forum: Touring
09-07-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,753
Posted By mev

wilas my suggestion is to start a new thread...

wilas my suggestion is to start a new thread rather than digging up a six year old thread and replying to it.

As far as Peru goes, I would start by reading the government travel notes/advisories:...
Forum: Touring
09-07-23, 10:10 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By mev

Adventure Cycling has a self-contained page with...

Adventure Cycling has a self-contained page with upcoming scheduled tours: https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/self-contained-tours/ So far the ones listed are one to two weeks with the...
Forum: Touring
09-04-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,552
Posted By mev

Some general thoughts and comparisons with what I...

Some general thoughts and comparisons with what I spend today:

1. Style difference: I would estimate in today's dollars and make a separate inflation estimate overall to everything rather than...
Forum: Touring
08-21-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,273
Posted By mev

I have done most of my touring with flat pedals...

I have done most of my touring with flat pedals and toe clips.

Some of this is because I was touring this way prior to widespread adoption of SPD. However, I also like having a pair of shoes I...
Forum: Touring
08-16-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 670
Posted By mev

I have been an advocate of doing these trips...

I have been an advocate of doing these trips while you can - while also bring responsible.

Over course of a 35-year career since graduation from university, I've taken five unpaid leaves and one...
Forum: Touring
08-16-23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,583
Posted By mev

Temporary rain shelter on the road... ...

Temporary rain shelter on the road...
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/768x1020/resize_20230629_140058_8598_768x1020_66c0e4fc282261f3483d29c35bdd386eed71b05c.jpg
I was cycling...
Forum: Touring
08-16-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,583
Posted By mev

Three general thoughts: * Temperature...

Three general thoughts:

* Temperature matters. My rain jacket is good at keeping out the rain, but I also sweat into it. If it stays relatively warm (over 55F), not as big a deal particularly if I...
Forum: Touring
08-09-23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,049
Posted By mev

In my experience, I've done a wider set of subtle...

In my experience, I've done a wider set of subtle choices that have resulted in more variations than just a tightly-coupled group vs. a solo ride. This has also let me have other...
Forum: Touring
07-27-23, 04:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,137
Posted By mev

Listening to locals is better than ignoring them....

Listening to locals is better than ignoring them. However, I view it as one source of information rather than reason to not look at other information like maps.

My experience in asking locals is...
Forum: Touring
07-26-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,562
Posted By mev

I did my one day RAGBRAI ride today. I ended...

I did my one day RAGBRAI ride today.

I ended up with an easy day with much less climbing or distance than average this week. We went from Ames to Des Moines in a populated part of the state. I...
Forum: Touring
07-15-23, 04:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,940
Posted By mev

I have a combination lock that I sometimes use....

I have a combination lock that I sometimes use. However, my primary methods are:
- At end of the day, if staying in a motel, I bring the bike inside and then go do shopping/etc.
- During the day,...
Forum: Touring
07-12-23, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,419
Posted By mev

Note this area is remote, I doubt any cell...

Note this area is remote, I doubt any cell service. It is ~95km from the accident site to Inuvik so I'm assuming some form of satellite message service. There also aren't too many alternatives for...
Forum: Touring
06-21-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 906
Posted By mev

I don't know the answer to your question, but see...

I don't know the answer to your question, but see a few clues on the internet:
1. Searching crazyguyonabike for "Fort Madison" includes at least an account or two of bicycles crossing. In addition,...
Forum: Touring
06-12-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,572
Posted By mev

One interesting data point from my travels...

One interesting data point from my travels through the US these past seven weeks. The term "bike packing" does seem to have common name recognition. A few times including today in Indiana I was...
Forum: Touring
06-03-23, 03:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,621
Posted By mev

I am not using Google Maps as primary routing....

I am not using Google Maps as primary routing. Instead, I am using it as an indicator of bridges to investigate further with Street View. Similar fashion to how one might use strava heat maps,...
Forum: Touring
05-15-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 986
Posted By mev

I don't know about Garmin Basecamp. From the...

I don't know about Garmin Basecamp. From the description - https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/basecamp/ it looks like it might have some similar features as Komoot or RideWithGPS

Here is what...
Forum: Touring
05-14-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 986
Posted By mev

Komoot is available both as an app on a phone and...

Komoot is available both as an app on a phone and on a PC.

I find the PC version easier for dragging the entire route to see what it does for elevation profiles. On the phone app, I put in...
Forum: Touring
05-14-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 986
Posted By mev

A few thoughts on route planning and what I've...

A few thoughts on route planning and what I've with similar exercises recently:

1. One of the first things I do is search to see if someone already has done a similar route. I look at sites like...
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,785
Posted By mev

March/April is an ideal time for the Southern...

March/April is an ideal time for the Southern Tier.

I did a west to east ride in 2001. I had snow in mountains above San Diego on March 9th which was abnormal. Also below freezing near the AZ/NM...
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 05:31 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,785
Posted By mev

My two cents is this seems both foolish and...

My two cents is this seems both foolish and dangerous. High temperatures in the southwest deserts average above 40C and do not cool much in the afternoon.

Everyone body works differently with heat...
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