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Forum: Touring
03-12-24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,323
Posted By Kelly I

I have a friend who has toured many times to...

I have a friend who has toured many times to Europe from San Francisco. She has always used the industrial saran wrap with good success, leaves the wheels on so the bike will roll, etc. But, on the...
Forum: Recumbent
02-27-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By Kelly I

A friend enhanced his Bella's seat back by adding...

A friend enhanced his Bella's seat back by adding a compression strap around the seat, with a tea towel of the appropriate thickness folded around it, located where he needed support. That's a low...
Forum: Recumbent
02-27-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 160
Posted By Kelly I

A friend just shipped a Barcroft Virginia from...

A friend just shipped a Barcroft Virginia from Tucson to Florida via Bike Flights in an E bike box that was not cut down. $200. Everything went in the box with room to spare. I thought the bike might...
Forum: Touring
02-19-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 568
Posted By Kelly I

I have a friend who canceled his trip because...

I have a friend who canceled his trip because they were driving to the airport with his boxed bike on top of the car. It rained so heavily during the drive that the box was starting to melt.

for...
Forum: Touring
02-18-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 568
Posted By Kelly I

https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/Extremadura/su...

https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/Extremadura/success-my-wheel-dolly-for-transporting-a-bike-box/

On our summer flight to Spain, I asked at TSA (Vail, CO) if such a wheel system would be...
Forum: Touring
02-11-24, 10:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 959
Posted By Kelly I

We flew American to Spain summer 2023. We each...

We flew American to Spain summer 2023. We each had two free bags, and our bicycles went as bags as they fit within American's generous bicycle allowance. The size was generous, the weight limit was...
Forum: Touring
01-31-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 858
Posted By Kelly I

Darn Tough is my current favorite sock brand. I...

Darn Tough is my current favorite sock brand. I haven't had them develop holes, but very eventually they lose their elasticity and become quite saggy and shapeless. I tried to take them up on their...
Forum: Touring
01-31-24, 08:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,291
Posted By Kelly I

Here is my journal of our ride in Spain/Portugal...

Here is my journal of our ride in Spain/Portugal in june/July, 2023. We were warned by many of the brutal heat, but we only travel during school vacations. My husband doesn't mind the heat, I left...
Forum: Touring
12-20-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,826
Posted By Kelly I

Have you tried any recent touring near home, on...

Have you tried any recent touring near home, on your bike that you love? That might be a good place to start. Just to check in that touring will be an enjoyable activity, before going all the way to...
Forum: Recumbent
12-16-23, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Kelly I

I think you already have the easy answer, with...

I think you already have the easy answer, with your folding trike. It's the ride your wife is familiar with and should be no problem to box up to appropriate airline acceptable size. I flew American...
Forum: Touring
12-09-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,610
Posted By Kelly I

If a belt drive Pinion strikes your fancy,...

If a belt drive Pinion strikes your fancy, consider the Priority 600. The price point is amazing for all that is included. Based on our recommendation, friend just purchased one to use as his around...
Forum: Recumbent
11-06-23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,088
Posted By Kelly I

Riding around The Loop (~131 miles of paved...

Riding around The Loop (~131 miles of paved trails) in Tucson, I see easily ten trikes a day. I would guess 95% are E bikes. The local recumbent shop is Ajo Bikes, they install Bafang units. I make a...
Forum: Touring
10-26-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,520
Posted By Kelly I

Here's another vote for Rodriguez. They listen to...

Here's another vote for Rodriguez. They listen to your desires and make them happen. My husband wanted a belt drive Rohloff, and has been very happy with the choice. He has an odd body shape, but was...
Forum: Touring
09-18-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,080
Posted By Kelly I

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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My Forest Gump moment. I've ridden this road once in each direction, both...
Forum: Touring
09-18-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By Kelly I

Ah, if you are open to gravel roads, you have...

Ah, if you are open to gravel roads, you have many choices. I also lack experience there! I can say that Going north/west from Maybell, CO on 318 and then north on what becomes 430, heading towards...
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By Kelly I

I am only familiar with the Colorado/Utah portion...

I am only familiar with the Colorado/Utah portion of your planning. I can't zoom in on your map, but I think it has you going through the Flaming Gorge area of Utah which is desolate and has stiff...
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 07:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,779
Posted By Kelly I

I've had three different sets of friends travel...

I've had three different sets of friends travel United with bicycles in the past two weeks. Two sets to Germany, not on the same flight. They were prepared to pay the $200. per bicycle, none were...
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 947
Posted By Kelly I

Hands down, our best tour was border to border...

Hands down, our best tour was border to border through the Rockies. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37854054

My journal is here: https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/chevy/

We enjoyed the wide...
Forum: Touring
06-04-23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,110
Posted By Kelly I

I have heard only good things about Tout Terrain...

I have heard only good things about Tout Terrain bicycle quality. They are priced accordingly. My husband purchased a Priority 600 bike with a 12 speed Pinion, belt drive. He said the price was so...
Forum: Touring
05-29-23, 09:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,132
Posted By Kelly I

I would suggest buying in Tucson, right on The...

I would suggest buying in Tucson, right on The Loop (a 55 mile bike path with spurs totaling to ~130 miles). There are snowbirds abound, with their well padded pocketbooks, who enjoy cycling all...
Forum: Touring
04-02-23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,329
Posted By Kelly I

Good friends who ride Bike Fridays travel to...

Good friends who ride Bike Fridays travel to Europe several times a year. They go to a UPS store and ship their BF suitcases forward to a prearranged address, typically the lodging in their departure...
Forum: Touring
12-25-22, 11:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,719
Posted By Kelly I

Traveling Wilburys - End Of The Line

Traveling Wilburys - End Of The Line
Forum: Touring
12-15-22, 10:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,244
Posted By Kelly I

One advantage of riding with rain covers is that...

One advantage of riding with rain covers is that it protects the panniers from sun damage. I rode with Arkel panniers for a few years. Ultimately, the covers were worthless in the rain, but my...
Forum: Touring
10-16-22, 09:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,421
Posted By Kelly I

Arkel Dry lite

Going back to the Arkel Dry Lites. I am reading that a main concern is the pannier staying attached to the rack on rough roads. My Arkels have hooks on the bottom of the panniers and also velcro...
Forum: Touring
04-26-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By Kelly I

We rode this a couple of years ago. It was a...

We rode this a couple of years ago. It was a memorable and worthwhile trip. It is a challenging route with significant climbing. See the specific days for my commentary.
...
Forum: Touring
04-17-22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,708
Posted By Kelly I

Our last camping trip was years ago. Even then,...

Our last camping trip was years ago. Even then, we gave up cooking fairly early on when we figured out that we were spending just as much money on food to cook as eating in restaurants. Two people....
Forum: Touring
04-17-22, 10:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,671
Posted By Kelly I

I tried a similar rack/pack system (Axiom?) where...

I tried a similar rack/pack system (Axiom?) where the pack slid into grooves on the rack. I could only use the pack on the bike with the matching rack, as the plastic bottom of the pack would rattle...
Forum: Touring
03-06-22, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By Kelly I

Copper Harbor

We rode out to Copper Harbor and back last summer. Except for the crazy steep climb up Brockway Mountain Drive, the climbing was 4-5%.
...
Forum: Recumbent
02-23-22, 11:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,017
Posted By Kelly I

I am spending some time in Tucson this winter,...

I am spending some time in Tucson this winter, riding The Loop (130ish miles of bike path heaven). Ajo Bikes is a specialty recumbent shop in town. I've been riding with the Facebook Tucson Recumbent...
Forum: Touring
02-23-22, 11:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,874
Posted By Kelly I

Unnecessary worry.

People do love to tell their stories of woe. We had no issues with flats on both of our trips through Monument Valley. Tires used were Marathon Racers, Marathon Plus, and Kenda XXX (friend's tires)....
Forum: Touring
02-13-22, 11:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,874
Posted By Kelly I

Monument Valley!

IMO, Monument Valley is a bucket list ride. We've ridden once in each direction, 2019 and 2020. Heading south, you have views for miles and miles. But, the wind definitely comes from the south.
...
Forum: Touring
12-19-21, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,828
Posted By Kelly I

Cross country route

I always enjoy looking at the details of customized routes. Would you mind sharing yours? Either here or on the guestbook comments in my journal!
Forum: Touring
12-16-21, 11:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,828
Posted By Kelly I

oooga-booga's suggested routing to the North Rim...

oooga-booga's suggested routing to the North Rim is good. We rode that direction in 2019. The south rim has more traffic/tourists/development.

https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/illprepared/ --...
Forum: Recumbent
10-20-21, 08:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,660
Posted By Kelly I

It sounds like you have a fun new bike! Your...

It sounds like you have a fun new bike! Your goodie bag had some real treasures in it. The underseat rack is a favorite of mine. You also have a fairing and mount? Score!

As for the seat creaking...
Forum: Touring
06-01-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,223
Posted By Kelly I

Don't give up on your route just yet. Lamy, NM...

Don't give up on your route just yet. Lamy, NM allows bikes to get off.

To the list of things to see I would add the dinosaur tracks at Pickwire Canyon. You can also see wagon ruts from the Santa...
Forum: Touring
05-24-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,404
Posted By Kelly I

I love it! Someone else who is a minimalist...

I love it! Someone else who is a minimalist credit card tourist! Isn't it nice how few things you really need?

I don't carry an extra set of bike clothes. I wash and wear each day. I have been...
Forum: Touring
05-18-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,265
Posted By Kelly I

As you don't like being cold, I think you had...

As you don't like being cold, I think you had better put the puffy jacket back in. We had significant snow in Colorado last night and it's entirely possible it could snow at your elevation while you...
04-29-21, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 874
Posted By Kelly I

I have cycled close to there (Bluff/Chinle), but...

I have cycled close to there (Bluff/Chinle), but not on 491. Spot checking with the google guy shows smooth pavement and wide shoulders. 42 miles with a downhill slant. You should be just fine. Take...
Forum: Touring
04-22-21, 08:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,131
Posted By Kelly I

My mother left a significant sum to a local...

My mother left a significant sum to a local animal shelter. Her will instructed if that shelter were no longer operational, then the money was to go to a specific national animal rescue....
Forum: Touring
04-10-21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,263
Posted By Kelly I

Your shakedown tour sounds like great fun! ...

Your shakedown tour sounds like great fun!

Since, you've asked twice - I will suggest a few items to cut. Clothes - I carry one set on the bike, one set off the bike. I live in Colorado, so I...
Forum: Touring
03-31-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,990
Posted By Kelly I

You are not alone in enjoying credit card...

You are not alone in enjoying credit card touring. The older I get, the more I appreciate walking across carpet on my midnight bathroom run!

We have exclusively motel toured over the last decade....
Forum: Touring
03-31-21, 12:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,719
Posted By Kelly I

I have worn the old style two strap Shimano...

I have worn the old style two strap Shimano sandals exclusively since they were introduced. In the winter I put a layer of Saran wrap over my thick wool socks and then put on the sandal.
Forum: Touring
03-31-21, 12:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,136
Posted By Kelly I

RE- stiff twist grip shifter. I toured over...

RE- stiff twist grip shifter. I toured over Thanksgiving with a man who had a Rohloff bike with a stiff shifter. It was bad enough that Hank called (Rohloff? Cycle Monkey?) and was told that there...
03-31-21, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,638
Posted By Kelly I

How lucky are you! You can ride downhill to work,...

How lucky are you! You can ride downhill to work, arrive without sweat, and then sweat on the return trip! Shower and done.

If the 18 miles distance turns out to be too time consuming, and there...
Forum: Touring
03-15-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,727
Posted By Kelly I

In December the road to Kitt Peak was locked and...

In December the road to Kitt Peak was locked and closed. A COVID closure.

We also did an airbnb in Tucson. I like the area around Dodge Street and Grant Road for easy access to The Loop and being...
Forum: Touring
03-15-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 19,416
Posted By Kelly I

A convenience store meal that covers a number of...

A convenience store meal that covers a number of bases (calories, protein, salt) - a jar of salsa, add a can of beans, eat with tortilla chips.

I've eaten a can of chili for dinner a few times,...
Forum: Touring
03-14-21, 06:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,109
Posted By Kelly I

Depending on where you live, craigslist is a...

Depending on where you live, craigslist is a wonderful resource for inexpensive gear. I'd suggest going for a rear rack because it will give you the most options down the road.

If you are a do it...
Forum: Touring
03-14-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,316
Posted By Kelly I

We've ridden through Navajo Nation twice, once...

We've ridden through Navajo Nation twice, once each direction. We were self supported, but stayed in motels. Both trips were in June.

https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/chevy/chambers-chinle-az/...
Forum: Touring
02-13-21, 10:26 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,902
Posted By Kelly I

In 2018 we drove through Monument Valley...

In 2018 we drove through Monument Valley (amazing) and on to Tuba City - less than amazing. So much so that I told my husband we should cancel our 2019 bike ride through the area as there is a whole...
Forum: Touring
01-31-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,070
Views: 410,728
Posted By Kelly I

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x538/img_4325_b8d20847094aade0bfe1958ef6abea476d2e728b.jpg
2020 tour from Mexico to Canada - all paved, credit card tour. 2,500 miles.
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