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Forum: Touring
11-02-18, 11:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,730
Posted By M69thunder

I've had numerous close calls

I have had many close calls. A young girl, on a cell phone, driving way over the speed limit, on narrow road (about 1 1/2 cars wide) coming head on, ran me off the road. There was no shoulder,...
Forum: Touring
10-30-18, 04:53 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 12,538
Posted By M69thunder

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It's not a real bike if it has pedals, a Purist wouldn't...
Forum: Touring
10-28-18, 01:04 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 12,538
Posted By M69thunder

Trek 520 and Trek E-bike Crossrip

One of my bikes is Trek 520, another is Trek E-bike Crossrip. When I'm doing a self supported ride, I pull a "Bob" with my 520. I'm 59, 240 pounds.​​... the trailer halls my camping gear without...
Forum: Touring
09-20-18, 01:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,907
Posted By M69thunder

My first time is almost exactly like Indyfabz...

My first time is almost exactly like Indyfabz mentioned above... same town (distance 62 miles). By the time we got there, I thought my ride was done ( longest one day ride at that time). My back...
Forum: Touring
09-13-18, 01:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,695
Posted By M69thunder

I always have "Halt" dog repellent I can grab...

I always have "Halt" dog repellent I can grab really fast, it will work on people also.... Just hope the wind is blowing away from you. LOL!!! That's how I know it will work on people.
Forum: Touring
04-12-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 22,217
Posted By M69thunder

I use a Bob trailer, probably carry too much, on...

I use a Bob trailer, probably carry too much, on and off road, camp, sometimes get a room (after riding in the rain all day), cook my own food or eat in a restaurant when convenient and the mood hits...
Forum: Touring
04-09-18, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,848
Posted By M69thunder

I've done the same from Lowes, also have a pair I...

I've done the same from Lowes, also have a pair I got from WalMart fishing section, both do a fine job. If something happens to them, (I still use both since 2015) I'm not going to shed a tear.......
Forum: Touring
03-26-18, 06:40 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,300
Posted By M69thunder

I couldn't agree more. I'm not very flexible so...

I couldn't agree more. I'm not very flexible so looking behind constantly not only tiring but dangerous. ... the radar has greatly improved my rides. I still do head checks, but mostly when the...
Forum: Touring
09-21-17, 12:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,844
Posted By M69thunder

Thanks, I'll check them out.

Thanks, I'll check them out.
Forum: Touring
09-18-17, 03:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,844
Posted By M69thunder

I've been looking for something that will wick...

I've been looking for something that will wick away the moisture and drys fast... everything I've tried so far becomes damp, then 4:00am, I wake up chilled to the bone. I actually seem to do better...
Forum: Touring
09-04-17, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,783
Posted By M69thunder

Can't figure out how to post picture on this...

Can't figure out how to post picture on this site... sad I know, old man and not very tech savvy.�� I'll talk to the guys at the bike shop about maybe some careful grinding on the stand. They...
Forum: Touring
09-02-17, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,783
Posted By M69thunder

Thanks, Click stand sounds interesting... I...

Thanks, Click stand sounds interesting... I didn't see on their site, does it mount on the bike some how or do I just stick it somewhere convenient and grab it when needed? (As long as it is, could...
Forum: Touring
09-02-17, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,783
Posted By M69thunder

Dual kickstand for trek 520

Looking for dual kickstand for my 520. I had a local bike shop order one in, but where it clamped on the bike, cable guide is in the way. I have seen photos of them on 520, but may be a different...
Forum: Touring
08-23-17, 01:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,394
Posted By M69thunder

Road ID

When I ride alone I use "Road ID". It's a app on my iPhone that when activated, send a link to up to 5 people via... SMS or email, where they can go to and follow me. One of the features I like,...
Forum: Touring
08-16-17, 03:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,934
Posted By M69thunder

I think it is. You can Google "Garmin Varia...

I think it is. You can Google "Garmin Varia rearview radar" (I tried to post the link, but this site won't let me yet, sorry, I'm a new guy😊) The site has a list of compatible devices. You can...
Forum: Touring
08-12-17, 06:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,934
Posted By M69thunder

Only on rail trails

I listen to audio book only when doing workout on a nearby rail trail... I never listen when sharing the road with auto's, I've had to many close calls. I even got a light for the back of my road...
Forum: Touring
08-02-17, 08:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,946
Posted By M69thunder

Yea, peak season, supply and demand, doesn't come...

Yea, peak season, supply and demand, doesn't come cheap. January and February can really cold in the mountains of WV, spending some time that far south could do a lot of good for a fat old man......
Forum: Touring
07-30-17, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,946
Posted By M69thunder

I pull a Bob... do you happen to know if that...

I pull a Bob... do you happen to know if that would be a issue, if not, I can just call the Ferry service and ask them... probably a good idea anyway. They should know what a Bob trailer is, I'm...
Forum: Touring
07-29-17, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,946
Posted By M69thunder

Good info...

We didn't even know about the ferry. We wondered about going and hopefully be able to squeeze into a campground due to someone last minute cancel, but if no openings, what to do then... maybe a...
Forum: Touring
07-29-17, 05:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,946
Posted By M69thunder

Touring Florida Keys and tent camping

We are kicking around the idea of touring the Keys in January. All the state campgrounds are booked solid. (Peak season) I'm sure some of you have done this, any advice.... private campgrounds, do...
Forum: Touring
07-27-17, 01:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,029
Posted By M69thunder

Nice

This is very good info... thank you Darkstar173rd.
Forum: Touring
07-25-17, 07:38 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,376
Posted By M69thunder

Black bear scare

Last week while riding the Green Brier River Trail in WV, two days in a row I flushed out young bears that literally were five or six feet in front of my bike... they ran in front of me for a few...
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