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Forum: Commuting
08-25-06, 03:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,667
Posted By Baz

I draft junk hauling trucks now and then. ...

I draft junk hauling trucks now and then. There's a 90 degree corner on my commute route that they slow down enough for me to tuck in, then there's another curve right after, so they don't usually...
Forum: Touring
08-25-06, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Baz

I'm not sure about ten days, but I rode the E65...

I'm not sure about ten days, but I rode the E65 from Prague to Brno and I found it quite lovely. Good surface, wonderful rolling hills, very little traffic.
Forum: Commuting
05-03-06, 06:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,504
Posted By Baz

I actually quite enjoy taking public transport...

I actually quite enjoy taking public transport now and then. It gives me a chance to read a book. I love the ride, but sometimes I just really want to read.
Forum: Touring
04-25-06, 03:51 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,087
Posted By Baz

Tourer - Rebecca, or Becky if she's feeling...

Tourer - Rebecca, or Becky if she's feeling saucy.

Mountain Bike - Suzie (bouncy and bubbly)

Reflecto-Fixie - Mack the Bike
Forum: Touring
04-25-06, 03:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,062
Posted By Baz

Between my father and I, all of our bank/credit...

Between my father and I, all of our bank/credit cards were disabled simultaneously in France. We had 60 Euro cash between the two of us, and we managed a week on it, sitting in one town, care of the...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-06, 04:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,316
Posted By Baz

Put me in the way-too-high-price category. ...

Put me in the way-too-high-price category.

I've got a handful of cheap bikes, but it just somehow seems wrong to me to put such a large percentage of my riding time (I figure commuting is 50-75%...
Forum: Touring
03-27-06, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 533
Posted By Baz

I found the Michelin maps (1:250000 I think) and...

I found the Michelin maps (1:250000 I think) and a compass were all I needed to find a lovely route on-the-fly. As for sleeping, I usually just rode until my stop time (4 or 5ish) and then asked...
Forum: Touring
03-10-06, 04:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,958
Posted By Baz

I spent weeks and weeks trying to figure out a...

I spent weeks and weeks trying to figure out a consistently comfortable pillow this summer, and this is my magic secret:

I use my pot. It's a plain 2L aluminium pot, which I wrap in a fleece top...
Forum: Touring
03-09-06, 05:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,067
Posted By Baz

I took one across Europe this summer. My two...

I took one across Europe this summer. My two complaints about it are:

1. The intense difficulty of changing clothes in it.
2. Nowhere to stow your gear against thieves during the night.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-06, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By Baz

Marc, I do that same commute, but I stop...

Marc,

I do that same commute, but I stop downtown. I didn't get passed today, though, so I likely didn't see you. If I do ever see you I'll shout "Hi Marc!!!".

I ride a black road bike with...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-06, 03:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,146
Posted By Baz

I'm with GGDub. Living in Calgary, pretty...

I'm with GGDub.

Living in Calgary, pretty much every afternoon brings the great westerlies.

I always find it unfair that I never get a tailwind in the morning, but almost always have a headwind...
Forum: Touring
03-08-06, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By Baz

I give two big thumbs up to the tarp! I rode...

I give two big thumbs up to the tarp!

I rode London to Istanbul this summer and camped with just a tarp. I loved it, and I won't be going back to a tent.

My two suggestions:

1. Bring a few...
Forum: Touring
11-03-05, 05:57 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 458,995
Posted By Baz

I don't know, Mr. Super Socks, I was always told...

I don't know, Mr. Super Socks, I was always told that "If you shake more than twice you're playing with it..."

My other, super-secret tip:

Any piece of gear that's easily lost or forgotten,...
Forum: Touring
10-31-05, 06:11 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 458,995
Posted By Baz

If you plan on pitching a lot of tarps, go to a...

If you plan on pitching a lot of tarps, go to a camping shop and get a few replacement sections of tentpole (the fancy aluminum kind). They're quite light, and It's much easier than finding sticks...
Forum: Touring
10-31-05, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,068
Posted By Baz

michaelnel, But how does the shellac feel? ...

michaelnel,

But how does the shellac feel?

Personally I love the way cork tape feels, but I hate that it gets gouged up so quickly and easily.

Leather sure sounds like an excellent option to...
Forum: Touring
10-26-05, 10:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,846
Posted By Baz

I'd have to say that it was on the very first day...

I'd have to say that it was on the very first day of this summer's London-Istanbul tour, where I was forced off the road by a truck and went over the bars into a patch of English stinging nettles. ...
Forum: Touring
10-26-05, 10:15 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,156
Posted By Baz

I often moo at cows, and particulary when they're...

I often moo at cows, and particulary when they're in the road, at which point I ask them to MOOOOOOOOVE!
Forum: Touring
10-20-05, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By Baz

Hinton, eh? If you want a partner for a test...

Hinton, eh? If you want a partner for a test ride or two let me know.
Forum: Touring
10-19-05, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 908
Posted By Baz

I'm a big advocate of headlamps, and I've ridden...

I'm a big advocate of headlamps, and I've ridden with both helmet-mounted and bar-mounted.

The reason that the bike-mounted lights are more expensive is that they generally give more light. At...
Forum: Touring
10-19-05, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,399
Posted By Baz

Thanks for the answers, folks. I'm going to...

Thanks for the answers, folks. I'm going to check out the PanPack and see how it looks. It seems about the ideal for what I have in mind.
Forum: Touring
10-19-05, 03:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,591
Posted By Baz

That's a difficult question to answer. My bike...

That's a difficult question to answer. My bike computer only figures out average rolling speed, which seems to me a more reasonable number than "pillow-to-pillow" speed you're asking.

I tend to...
Forum: Touring
10-17-05, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 578
Posted By Baz

What time of year? In the summer, head north. ...

What time of year? In the summer, head north. In the winter, head south!
Forum: Touring
10-17-05, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 868
Posted By Baz

Good call Mark. Late April / early May you still...

Good call Mark. Late April / early May you still have the possibility of snow in the mountains, and quite cold nights, however I've ridden over the Rockies twice starting on May 1st and I've never...
Forum: Touring
10-17-05, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,399
Posted By Baz

Backpackable bike touring luggage for round the world trip

Clever and creative board patrons,

My girlfriend and I are planning an around the world trip. She wants to do it backpacking style, while I'm definitely more interested in bike touring. A...
Forum: Touring
10-17-05, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 868
Posted By Baz

I would go with the wind. (West to East). I've...

I would go with the wind. (West to East). I've never ridden in eastern Canada, but in the west in the summer, you almost always have enough of a headwind going west to make it a bit of a drudge....
Forum: Touring
10-17-05, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,562
Posted By Baz

Metal_cowboy, I ride the neo-retros on my I.F....

Metal_cowboy,
I ride the neo-retros on my I.F. tourer, and I've been quite happy with them. They don't give quite the kind of stopping power you can get out of v-brakes, but the maintainability and...
Forum: Touring
10-17-05, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By Baz

PurpleK, I rode from Prague S.E. all the way to...

PurpleK,
I rode from Prague S.E. all the way to the border this summer as part of a Europe trip. I totally vouch for Czech as an awesome tour destination, with friendly people, good food, decent...
Forum: Touring
08-25-05, 03:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 749
Posted By Baz

I go halfsies. I wear plain black Lycra bike...

I go halfsies. I wear plain black Lycra bike shorts on the bottom, and a full coverage hiking style button down shirt up top. Then a light pair of pants on the rack for visiting sensitive places. ...
Forum: Touring
08-25-05, 03:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By Baz

Quick help: a good bike shop in Amsterdam

I just landed in Amsterdam, and I know there must be a super top of the line touring bike shop with all the bells and whistles somewhere. Can anybody point me in the right direction? The name or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-25-05, 03:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,551
Posted By Baz

I vote for the brake. That is all.

I vote for the brake. That is all.
Forum: Touring
04-20-05, 03:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,703
Posted By Baz

One of my biggest luxuries is a bum pad: a...

One of my biggest luxuries is a bum pad: a bum-sized piece of closed cell foam that I use for sitting on anytime it's wet or cold or uncomfortable. Plus it does double duty for about 400 other...
Forum: Touring
04-20-05, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 742
Posted By Baz

Wow, I got way more response to this thread than...

Wow, I got way more response to this thread than I expected.

Thanks for all the advice folks.

I've decided to stick to my Europe trip. The main factor being money. I can't really afford the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-19-05, 05:50 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,147
Posted By Baz

Damn this is hard! There are so many words for...

Damn this is hard! There are so many words for Mack. The one, however is:
titilating
Forum: Touring
04-19-05, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 742
Posted By Baz

Ack! Need opinions on a decision!

I'm looking for opinions:

I've got a 4 month tour of Europe planned this summer, with flights booked and paid for, all ready to go. However, a very good friend of mine just anounced that she is...
Forum: Touring
04-19-05, 01:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 881
Posted By Baz

Apartment and furniture - Sublet to my sister's...

Apartment and furniture - Sublet to my sister's friends.
Stuff (clothes, computer, bikes, etc.) - In my Dad's basement
Dog - I found a retired couple who is happy to take him for a while.

The...
Forum: Touring
04-08-05, 02:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By Baz

Machka, I rode the GT last year with Elbow...

Machka,

I rode the GT last year with Elbow Valley. It's a brilliant tour; very well organized, fun, and extremely social! I made several friends that I still see every once in a while now.
...
Forum: Touring
04-08-05, 02:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,215
Posted By Baz

Leaving May 3rd London to Istanbul and back ...

Leaving May 3rd
London to Istanbul and back
~4 months

I'm so excited! :D
Forum: Touring
03-30-05, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,015
Posted By Baz

Four of us were on the last 25km stretch along...

Four of us were on the last 25km stretch along farmer's fields coming into Calgary after a 3 day tour. The weather had previously been beautiful, bluebird sky, calm, warm, and sensual. A Calgary...
Forum: Touring
03-08-05, 04:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,079
Posted By Baz

For gosh sakes, man! Turn her into a fixie! ...

For gosh sakes, man! Turn her into a fixie! Everyone should have a fixie! I guarantee you'll enjoy it, and she'll spend the rest of her days having a gay old time.
Forum: Touring
03-08-05, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,277
Posted By Baz

I'm excited for you! That'll be a great trip. I...

I'm excited for you! That'll be a great trip. I rode from Calgary to Vancouver a few years back and loved it.

As for bikes, unless you're on a tight schedule, you could do perfectly fine on a...
Forum: Western Canada
02-10-05, 05:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,310
Posted By Baz

Calgary, and I ride long distances, but very...

Calgary, and I ride long distances, but very slowly. I'm doing a 4 month ride around Europe this summer...
Forum: Touring
01-24-05, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 585
Posted By Baz

How much $$$ to get out of England?

My Dad and I are starting our big Europe tour in a few months, and I just booked my flight today (I'm so excited :D , we land in London on 3 May) . I'm on a very fixed budget, and I found that it...
Forum: Touring
01-19-05, 04:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,188
Posted By Baz

I think my most humorous stealth camp was...

I think my most humorous stealth camp was underneath a fallen log right next to the parking lot for a gravel quarry in the middle of nowhere. I slept like a rock, and got a laugh out of the faces of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-04, 05:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,598
Posted By Baz

So to sum up: fixedgear => punk; ragtime...

So to sum up:

fixedgear => punk; ragtime jazz
singlespeed => classic rock
beach cruiser => 50s 60s surf music
monster bikes => death metal
roadie => annoying techno
recumbents => Peter, Paul,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-22-04, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By Baz

I've looked, and I've never found 700c studded...

I've looked, and I've never found 700c studded tires of any sort. I'm thinking the luggiest cross tires you can find are your best bet. Beware fork clearance, though.

I finally gave up and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-17-04, 01:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,222
Posted By Baz

It's all about the stoppie/tailwhip into the...

It's all about the stoppie/tailwhip into the corner. The asphalt needs to be guaranteed clean, though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-04, 07:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,484
Posted By Baz

fixinskitchin Yeah, I feel that way too. But...

fixinskitchin
Yeah, I feel that way too. But if I'm going to be a penis, I might as well be the mightiest of penises!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-15-04, 06:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,107
Posted By Baz

So here's the question. If you're serious about...

So here's the question. If you're serious about it and lock your decent bike up properly will it still get stolen? Will the "undesireable element" have the tools to crack a good lock, or will they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-04, 12:13 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,416
Posted By Baz

The Catharses

The Catharses
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-02-04, 12:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,972
Posted By Baz

I name a bike after the first few rides based on...

I name a bike after the first few rides based on what he/she feels like to ride and what his or her personality is like. The name usually just comes to me, and it's usually a human name. My current...
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