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Forum: Touring
02-27-22, 08:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,938
Posted By smudgy

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Most of the...

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it. Most of the extra time input to make the video takes place in the editing stages, which I do when I get home. While out touring I'm always looking for something...
Forum: Touring
01-07-22, 05:05 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,703
Posted By smudgy

Flatlander, Sorry to hear about your frame....

Flatlander,
Sorry to hear about your frame. What size is it?
Forum: Touring
01-06-22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,703
Posted By smudgy

I have always toured on my Miyata 1000. It's all...

I have always toured on my Miyata 1000. It's all upgraded with modern wheels and components. I love it. very simple, reliable and comfortable. Only one downside that cannot be fixed. The frame will...
Forum: Touring
01-01-22, 09:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,252
Posted By smudgy

I need to ride somewhere in the western US this...

I need to ride somewhere in the western US this summer. I was thinking Pacific coast or Sierra Cascades or both.
Forum: Touring
12-09-21, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,342
Posted By smudgy

That sounds awesome. No valuable input, just...

That sounds awesome. No valuable input, just questions. How far and how many days?
Forum: Touring
12-09-21, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By smudgy

First, thanks for watching. The whole point of...

First, thanks for watching. The whole point of making the videos is to motivate people to go ride. So, thanks again. The drone... I have a DJI Mini Mavic. It's under 250 grams. It's not the full size...
Forum: Touring
12-05-21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By smudgy

Thanks! It's a big city on the east coast. But...

Thanks! It's a big city on the east coast. But once you get a few miles down the trail there's plenty of solitude.
Forum: Touring
12-05-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By smudgy

Thanks Jerseyroam. I appreciate it!

Thanks Jerseyroam. I appreciate it!
Forum: Touring
12-05-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By smudgy

It's a 1987 Miyata 1000. It's one of my newer...

It's a 1987 Miyata 1000. It's one of my newer bikes. Rides like buttah!!
Forum: Touring
11-22-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,938
Posted By smudgy

Thanks you guys. This is the touring forum so a...

Thanks you guys. This is the touring forum so a good place to share them. I'm glad you like them. I'm working on one more from summer 2021, Katy Trail coming soon. Thanks again!!

Paul
Forum: Touring
11-20-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,938
Posted By smudgy

Cycling the Ohio River Scenic Byway

The Ohio River starts in Pittsburgh, PA and ends at the Mississippi River at Cairo, IL. I rode about 770 miles in 12 days.
This is the 3rd stage of my summer 2021 bike tour. Check it and let me know...
Forum: Touring
10-22-21, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By smudgy

C&O and GAP tour (video)

I hope I'm not buggin' you guys with all of my videos. I figure this is a good place to share them. The C&O and the GAP together make a great week long bike ride. If you have the time, let me know...
Forum: Touring
10-22-21, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By smudgy

Thanks. Yes I have a drone. I carry a Mavic Mini....

Thanks. Yes I have a drone. I carry a Mavic Mini. It's under 250 grams. I'm studying to get my Part 107 Drone Pilot Card. Just stay out of restricted air space.
Forum: Touring
10-22-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,610
Posted By smudgy

Have a great trip! Stay safe. The shorter riding...

Have a great trip! Stay safe. The shorter riding day thing is definitely a factor. That and there is more down time in the dark. Almost all of my tours have been in the summer, but once I did the...
Forum: Touring
10-04-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By smudgy

I did indeed finish my ride this summer. From...

I did indeed finish my ride this summer. From Yorktown, my wife drove me to DC. Her dad lives in the DC area. So we visited dad and off onto the trail I went. From Pittsburgh I hopped on the Montour...
Forum: Touring
10-03-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,832
Posted By smudgy

Adam, Great ride and great presentation. Ride on...

Adam, Great ride and great presentation. Ride on Brother!!
Forum: Touring
10-03-21, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By smudgy

Thanks you guys. I appreciate the support.

Thanks you guys. I appreciate the support.
Forum: Touring
10-02-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By smudgy

Trans America Trail The Eastern Third (video)

Despite the pandemic, I got in some touring this summer. Just wanted to share it with y'all through video. If you have the time with nothing better to do, check it out and let me know what you think....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-09-21, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,365
Posted By smudgy

I'm no expert on the subject, but I have bought...

I'm no expert on the subject, but I have bought and sold a few Miyata 1000's. I own 5. Of course condition is everything. From just your description, without actually seeing the bike, I would think...
Forum: Touring
03-31-21, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,330
Posted By smudgy

I have toured with my Miyata1000 since the early...

I have toured with my Miyata1000 since the early 80's. They were the best "off the floor" touring bikes made at the time. Rides like buttah. But they could be a bit "noodly" under a full load. The...
Forum: Touring
02-15-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By smudgy

Southern Illinois Gravel Ride (video)

This was my only "long" ride in 2020, 3 days. I rode across southern Illinois (River to River) on mostly gravel roads, from Grand Tower on the Mississippi River to Cave in Rock on the Ohio River. The...
Forum: Touring
04-16-20, 09:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,441
Posted By smudgy

I bought a Terry Liberator a few years ago. About...

I bought a Terry Liberator a few years ago. About $75. Now I have one on every bike I own. I never looked back.
Forum: Touring
04-16-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,383
Posted By smudgy

You, Sir are one of the lucky ones, in my...

You, Sir are one of the lucky ones, in my opinion. I wish I could get my wife to ride more than 20 miles.She's a lovely person with many wonderful talents, but she's just not that into biking. To be...
Forum: Touring
04-15-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,383
Posted By smudgy

" A toast to our wives and girlfriends (raise...

" A toast to our wives and girlfriends (raise glass). May they never meet."
Forum: Touring
04-15-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,383
Posted By smudgy

I know, I lied. You caught me!

I know, I lied. You caught me!
Forum: Touring
04-14-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,383
Posted By smudgy

My wife told me that if I go on one more bike...

My wife told me that if I go on one more bike tour that she was going to leave me. I am sure going to miss that woman! LOL!!!
Forum: Touring
04-11-20, 12:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By smudgy

Muscle Shoals, Alabama is about 10-15 miles east...

Muscle Shoals, Alabama is about 10-15 miles east of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Not far from a place called Colbert Ferry, where the Old Natchez Trace crosses the Tennessee River.
In the Lynyrd...
Forum: Touring
04-10-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,034
Posted By smudgy

Muscle Shoals (note spelling difference) is...

Muscle Shoals (note spelling difference) is located in northwest Alabama. Yes, many famous musicians recorded there.
Forum: Touring
03-30-20, 06:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,962
Posted By smudgy

I walk away with no broken bones, that was good.

I walk away with no broken bones, that was good.
Forum: Touring
03-30-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By smudgy

Thanks for watching. I recently purchased an even...

Thanks for watching. I recently purchased an even lighter drone with a better camera. The technology keeps getting better. As far as your question, do you mean while out on tour? I'm pretty slow and...
Forum: Touring
03-30-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,962
Posted By smudgy

I think trail side stealth could work in these...

I think trail side stealth could work in these uncertain days. The up side is that everyone else is staying home and you probably won't be bothered sleeping at a bench along the trail or just off...
Forum: Touring
03-29-20, 10:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,962
Posted By smudgy

Currently, might not be a good idea. I live out...

Currently, might not be a good idea. I live out in the country in southern Illinois, and if I found someone stealth camping on my property during this pandemic, I might consider exercising my 2nd...
Forum: Touring
03-28-20, 11:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By smudgy

I should have said "don't complain when it finds...

I should have said "don't complain when it finds you." I wish I could take credit for that one.
Total miles from Pueblo to Carbondale was 1,093. No clue on the elevation gain. I probably don't want...
Forum: Touring
03-28-20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By smudgy

When I was younger I camped out on bike trips...

When I was younger I camped out on bike trips like 99% of the time. Of course then I was young and broke. Now I'm older and not broke, so given the choice between sleeping on the ground in a tent or...
Forum: Touring
03-28-20, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By smudgy

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOI3W06oluIwvFoVD...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOI3W06oluIwvFoVD31Rdwg?view_as=subscriber
I just learned a new internet trick!
Forum: Touring
03-27-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By smudgy

UKFan4Sure, Thanks for the positive comments. I...

UKFan4Sure, Thanks for the positive comments. I have been bike touring for years and sometimes people ask me about it. I started the videos as a way to show people what bike touring is about. For me...
Forum: Touring
03-25-20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By smudgy

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave...

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it.
Forum: Touring
03-25-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By smudgy

I rode across the country in 1985 with a buddy....

I rode across the country in 1985 with a buddy. We had heard of Bikecentennial, but we didn't know where the route went. It turned out that we were on it a good part of the way in Montana and...
Forum: Touring
03-24-20, 03:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,848
Posted By smudgy

I just bought a Mavic Mini Drone. It was about...

I just bought a Mavic Mini Drone. It was about $500. It's super cool. Weighs in at 249 grams. Many FAA restrictions don't apply to drones that light. Takes awesome video. One downside is that it is...
Forum: Touring
03-23-20, 02:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By smudgy

My lovely wife just doesn't share the same love...

My lovely wife just doesn't share the same love of self-torture that bike touring does for me. She would rather sit on a sunny porch and read a good book while sipping a beverage. Go figure? To each...
Forum: Touring
03-23-20, 02:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By smudgy

indyfabz, I rode the Lewis and Clark on 2004 and...

indyfabz, I rode the Lewis and Clark on 2004 and fell in love with open spaces and small towns of South Dakota, North Dakota and eastern Montana. I have also rode across Nebraska twice, I love the...
Forum: Touring
03-22-20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,229
Posted By smudgy

TransAmerica Trail Bike Tour, The Dreaded Middle Third

My 4th and final tour of 2019 captured on video. I only had time to ride from Pueblo, CO to Carbondale, IL. I heard a biker call it the dreaded middle third. He said it's called that because that's...
Forum: Touring
03-11-20, 01:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 986
Posted By smudgy

Start in Chicago. Ride around Lake Michigan....

Start in Chicago. Ride around Lake Michigan. Finish in Chicago. Beautiful ride, close to 1000 miles.
Forum: Touring
03-05-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,391
Posted By smudgy

Adam Hugill Cycling the World on youtube.

Adam Hugill Cycling the World on youtube.
Forum: Touring
02-28-20, 09:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,021
Posted By smudgy

If you are credit card touring and you have...

If you are credit card touring and you have things planned out and you know where you are going to be each night, I say Yes. Book the room. I think there is something to be said for being spontaneous...
Forum: Touring
02-28-20, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,145
Posted By smudgy

Some editing programs have the ability to...

Some editing programs have the ability to stabilize unsteady or shaky video. I use Adobe Premiere Elements. When I use my GoPro, I have it mounted on the bike instead of on my body. I think there is...
Forum: Touring
02-13-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,103
Posted By smudgy

I think the area west of Rochester is less...

I think the area west of Rochester is less crowded/congested and the little towns are more quaint and less developed. But I'm not from the area and have only ridden the trail once. Either way you...
Forum: Touring
02-13-20, 11:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,646
Posted By smudgy

I have a Troll. It's got 26 inch wheels and a 3 x...

I have a Troll. It's got 26 inch wheels and a 3 x 9 drive train. Chainrings are 46/36/26. Cassette is 36-11. It was advertised as an off road touring bike. I used it on a short gravel tour 2 years...
Forum: Touring
02-13-20, 10:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,358
Posted By smudgy

I get to retire in 3 years and Australia and New...

I get to retire in 3 years and Australia and New Zealand are definitely on my to-do list.This summer though, I'm thinking Pacific Coast Highway. Lord willing. The following summer, Alaska. More...
Forum: Touring
02-06-20, 10:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,186
Posted By smudgy

I also did the GAP and C&O on 700 x 32c. The GAP...

I also did the GAP and C&O on 700 x 32c. The GAP is crushed stone, like most well kept rail trails. The C&O is another story. Some of it is single track and when wet could get messy. On my trip it...
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