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Forum: Touring
04-15-15, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,774
Posted By B200Pilot

Thank you Leebo! I tried searching on the...

Thank you Leebo!

I tried searching on the internet about camping sites on Nantucket Island. It doesn't seem like they have any camp sites there. Do you know anything of it?
Forum: Touring
04-15-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,774
Posted By B200Pilot

Bike touring Boston / Martha's Vineyard / Nantucket Island / New York City

Hi everyone,

I'm planning a bike tour this summer around July / August for about 7 days. I can easily do 80 - 100 km per day. I'll be driving my car to Boston, MA and from there, I'll start biking...
Forum: Touring
06-06-14, 10:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,894
Posted By B200Pilot

Fair enough. Everyone has their preferences. Most...

Fair enough. Everyone has their preferences. Most guys go super light on tent, some even using just a "Tarp Style Tent". If I would've bought this tent for bike touring only, I would've bought the...
Forum: Touring
06-04-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,894
Posted By B200Pilot

Yeah, it seems like a great tent for this. I only...

Yeah, it seems like a great tent for this. I only took it on some "practice set-ups". I did not use it yet, as I only got it a few weeks ago and I've been up in the arctic working. I'm going home...
Forum: Touring
06-04-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,054
Posted By B200Pilot

Ha... well I haven't seen that... Thanks for the...

Ha... well I haven't seen that... Thanks for the info.... LOL
Forum: Touring
06-04-14, 06:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,054
Posted By B200Pilot

Glad to see you're okay. Last year I was touring...

Glad to see you're okay. Last year I was touring in Germany / Austria. The first few days were nice and sunny but then it started to rain... and rain... and rain... When I got back to Passau I was...
Forum: Touring
06-04-14, 05:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,894
Posted By B200Pilot

I just bought this tent and so far it's seems...

I just bought this tent and so far it's seems pretty awesome. Yes, it's a bit heavier than I'd like it to be, but comfort and piece of mind is paramount to me. If I don't get a good night sleep, my...
Forum: Touring
06-04-14, 05:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,447
Posted By B200Pilot

Hi there, A bike trailer is useful if one...

Hi there,

A bike trailer is useful if one needs to go on a self supported tour where food and water are not available for days at a time; something like the Australian Outback. It's also nice to...
Forum: Touring
06-02-14, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,790
Posted By B200Pilot

Where are you off to?

Where are you off to?
Forum: Touring
05-31-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,790
Posted By B200Pilot

Here's a picture of my loaded bike. I was doing...

Here's a picture of my loaded bike. I was doing trial runs around Winnipeg before I go on my tour in 10 days. I opted not to take the BOB Yak trailer.
...
Forum: Touring
05-10-14, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,790
Posted By B200Pilot

Very beautiful panniers. Clearly you're very...

Very beautiful panniers. Clearly you're very talented. I do have a question. What type of material are you using? Are they water resistant or even waterproof?
Forum: Touring
04-23-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,790
Posted By B200Pilot

Nice bike stand. What type is it and where did...

Nice bike stand. What type is it and where did you get it? I need something similar for my touring bike.

Thanks
Forum: Touring
04-21-14, 12:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,595
Posted By B200Pilot

That's very understandable. As a consumer you go...

That's very understandable. As a consumer you go with what's most advantageous to you. This is the very reason Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) are so successful. One has to understand that if you are the...
Forum: Touring
04-21-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,595
Posted By B200Pilot

I've flown through Rome's FCO quite a few times...

I've flown through Rome's FCO quite a few times from North America to other destinations in Europe. Leaving a 2 hour window on a trans-atlantic flight is cutting it close. I've waited in line once...
Forum: Touring
04-20-14, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 834
Posted By B200Pilot

Should Bike Forums (or Touring Sub Forum) have a dedicated "Trip Report"section?

Hi everyone,

The "touring" section of Bike Forums has been great to me. I was able to get really good advice and ideas from fellow bikers and this keeps me coming back to it. I also frequent other...
Forum: Touring
04-19-14, 07:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,468
Posted By B200Pilot

Building a bike from scratch is both good and...

Building a bike from scratch is both good and bad. I built my Surly LHT from scratch for $2400. You can actually buy a Surly LHT for about $1400 with stock parts. The nice thing about my bike is that...
Forum: Touring
04-10-14, 12:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,058
Posted By B200Pilot

That's true, but with a bit of planning, you...

That's true, but with a bit of planning, you don't have to take major roads. One does have to be a little more careful when touring in Eastern Europe. Traffic is one of the hazards of the game, but...
Forum: Touring
04-09-14, 11:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,058
Posted By B200Pilot

Alba-Iulia citadel ...

Alba-Iulia citadel
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa275/vludusan/16Alba-Iulia01.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/vludusan/media/16Alba-Iulia01.jpg.html)


Cathedrals (new Orthodox and...
Forum: Touring
04-09-14, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,058
Posted By B200Pilot

Lacul Fantanele (Lake Fantanele) ...

Lacul Fantanele (Lake Fantanele)
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa275/vludusan/08LaculFantanele.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/vludusan/media/08LaculFantanele.jpg.html)

...
Forum: Touring
04-09-14, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,058
Posted By B200Pilot

Beautiful bike route through Transilvania (with pics)

A beautiful bike touring route through Transilvania, Romania. (pics)

We hear a lot about bike touring through France, Germany, Austria or Switzerland, but very few people know about some of the...
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,110
Posted By B200Pilot

I'm not quite understanding your starting comment...

I'm not quite understanding your starting comment in the thread. Are you looking for a good European made touring bike? If so, look at Koga (from Netherlands) and Thorn (from UK). Amazing bikes, but...
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 08:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,405
Posted By B200Pilot

arcticbiker, where was this picture taken? Where...

arcticbiker, where was this picture taken? Where do you bike in the arctic?
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,405
Posted By B200Pilot

This is the tent I used before but although okay...

This is the tent I used before but although okay quality, it was heavy. It was no problem carrying it on my BOB Yak, but I needed something lighter for touring around Europe, hence the reason I...
Forum: Touring
04-05-14, 08:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,012
Posted By B200Pilot

Here's how I packed my bike last year: ...

Here's how I packed my bike last year:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa275/vludusan/IMG_6622.jpg
Forum: Touring
04-04-14, 09:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,405
Posted By B200Pilot

Wow. Unreal photos! Questions for guys who use...

Wow. Unreal photos! Questions for guys who use hammocks: "Are you protected from insects? I'm mostly worried about mosquitoes and black flies..."
Forum: Touring
04-03-14, 07:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,723
Posted By B200Pilot

Great question. Once upon a time in Eastern...

Great question. Once upon a time in Eastern Europe during the "good ol' commie days" (*insert sarcasm), I would dream that my parents would buy me a bike... Not just any bike. The type of bike kids...
Forum: Touring
04-03-14, 07:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,405
Posted By B200Pilot

Pictures of your bike touring tent(s):

Hey everyone,

Most of my bike tours are in Europe and normally I go with a buddy and we split the cost of a "bed & breakfast" room. This is good in the way that I save on the weight of the gear,...
Forum: Touring
04-02-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,790
Posted By B200Pilot

My hat off to you! I couldn't do that. I'm...

My hat off to you! I couldn't do that. I'm touring in Europe this summer and I'm having a hell of a time figuring out how to pack my bike and supplies for a 7 day trip to France. I have my bicycle...
Forum: Touring
04-02-14, 07:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,519
Posted By B200Pilot

I've been following Darren Alff (The Bicycle...

I've been following Darren Alff (The Bicycle Touring Pro - guy) for a while now. He is a very nice guy and he has one thing for sure. He has done a lot of bike touring throughout America, Europe,...
Forum: Touring
04-02-14, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,365
Posted By B200Pilot

Great thread, great question and great responses....

Great thread, great question and great responses. My wife and I are also expecting our first child this year and I'm already looking forward to sharing my experiences with my future boy or girl....
Forum: Touring
04-02-14, 06:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,776
Posted By B200Pilot

The only trailer I've ever used was the BOB Yak....

The only trailer I've ever used was the BOB Yak. It has its purposes. It can def. carry a lot of weight and most normally worry about the gear they carry, but they forget about food and water. Living...
Forum: Touring
04-02-14, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,790
Posted By B200Pilot

Trailers have their advantages when one requires...

Trailers have their advantages when one requires heavy loading. I can see doing a 4 - 5 day trip with only 12 lbs of gear, but it's impractical to think that you can do remote touring with only that....
Forum: Touring
03-28-14, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,790
Posted By B200Pilot

So which one's better? Setup A (Raleigh...

So which one's better?

Setup A (Raleigh Sojourn with Bob Yak) or Setup B (Surly LHT Deluxe with panniers)?

Setup A
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=371530&d=1396072682
...
Forum: Touring
03-28-14, 11:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,345
Posted By B200Pilot

The security of your gear is very important. I...

The security of your gear is very important. I tend to buy the more expensive stuff because I want quality. I spent well over $2000 on my custom Surly LHT (S&S frame) with higher end parts, have a...
Forum: Touring
03-28-14, 11:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,052
Posted By B200Pilot

Well a bit your details would be nice. What time...

Well a bit your details would be nice. What time of the year are you going? Where are you planning to stay (city wise) and what expectations do you have in terms of price / luxury (or lac of for...
Forum: Touring
03-24-14, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,817
Posted By B200Pilot

Thanks for your great advice everyone. I...

Thanks for your great advice everyone. I should've mentioned that from Rome to Perugia I am planning to take a train and start my tour there. I'm trying to average about 400 km in 1 week. I think...
Forum: Touring
03-21-14, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,817
Posted By B200Pilot

Italy bike touring idea

Hey everyone,

June 23 - June 30 I will do a bike tour somewhere in Europe. I have to plan at least 4 - 5 routes because I'll be flying "stand-by" with a major carrier that flies from North America...
Forum: Touring
03-15-14, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,183
Posted By B200Pilot

Hey. Great question. Two routes come to...

Hey.

Great question. Two routes come to mind. One, I've already done last year and the 2nd I will do this summer in June.

1. Passau - Vienna. Like many people mentioned here, it's an easy...
Forum: Touring
08-16-13, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,790
Posted By B200Pilot

My loaded touring bike: Surly LHT Deluxe....

My loaded touring bike: Surly LHT Deluxe. (Touring from Passau, Germany to Vienna, Austria. May 27 -June 1, 2013)

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Forum: Touring
05-06-13, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,790
Posted By B200Pilot

rwwf, who are you addressing? Are you talking...

rwwf, who are you addressing? Are you talking about my Surly LHT Deluxe (that has butterfly handle bars) as opposed to drop bars?
Forum: Touring
05-01-13, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,790
Posted By B200Pilot

So after months of saving up, I finally got the...

So after months of saving up, I finally got the touring bike of my dreams. After a quick mini (2 day tour) around my province, I will head next month to Germany and Austria, to do the Passau - Vienna...
Forum: Touring
04-05-13, 08:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,429
Posted By B200Pilot

Hi Dynamo2, Thanks for the link. I will def....

Hi Dynamo2,

Thanks for the link. I will def. check it out once I'm in Germany. As soon as my bike is ready I shall post a picture of it. It should be done by mid May (parts / orders pending could...
Forum: Touring
04-05-13, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By B200Pilot

H (http://goo.gl/maps/LqhQT)ere's the route...

H (http://goo.gl/maps/LqhQT)ere's the route (sorry I posted a wrong route before)

http://goo.gl/maps/eDqv4
Forum: Touring
04-05-13, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By B200Pilot

I'm also in the process of planning a Germany...

I'm also in the process of planning a Germany tour right now. My first choice is Frankfurt to Munich going through Würzburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Dinkelsbühl, Neuburg an der Donau before finally...
Forum: Touring
04-05-13, 06:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,756
Posted By B200Pilot

Thanks for the info marmot! Yeah, that could be...

Thanks for the info marmot! Yeah, that could be an issue then. I'm still debating if I should keep my Raleigh. Maybe I will for city riding, but I could use some cash now, considering I forked out...
Forum: Touring
04-03-13, 05:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,756
Posted By B200Pilot

I have disk brakes on my Raleigh Sojourn touring...

I have disk brakes on my Raleigh Sojourn touring bike and I don't like them. I took extreme care of the bike and somehow the rotor on the front got warped and caused me issues to the point where I...
Forum: Touring
04-02-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,671
Posted By B200Pilot

Oh, I know what you mean when it comes to asking...

Oh, I know what you mean when it comes to asking "the wife" for help. Mine's been pretty good so far. As of now, we have no kids, but I'm sure my time on the road will change once that happens. She's...
Forum: Touring
04-02-13, 08:15 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,671
Posted By B200Pilot

I haven't been cycling that long. I just got into...

I haven't been cycling that long. I just got into bike touring about 2 years ago when I moved here. I used to live in Vancouver before and only really biked around Stanley Park, etc. I did some...
Forum: Touring
04-02-13, 06:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,454
Posted By B200Pilot

Today's airlines are trying to cut costs at every...

Today's airlines are trying to cut costs at every corner and their prices are a pure rip off when it comes to charging passengers for extra check in bags. I face the same predicament as you do, since...
Forum: Touring
04-01-13, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 697
Posted By B200Pilot

Great video thefamousgab, Paris is a city...

Great video thefamousgab,

Paris is a city that needs to be seen by bike. Maybe I'll end up there one day. Def. a beauty. So that's the organ transplant car huh? I was wondering what that was. I'm...
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