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Forum: Touring
09-27-07, 07:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,102
Posted By Visionquest

I rode my brooks this summer for 4800 miles of...

I rode my brooks this summer for 4800 miles of touring this summer (w/ 3 130+ days in a row) and the only problem I had was when i put my shorts on inside out :-0 and got chafed by the seem. The...
Forum: Touring
09-12-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 263
Posted By Visionquest

well...there's always Apalachia. I found in...

well...there's always Apalachia. I found in Yellowstone, as busy as it was on the roads... once you got off the beaten path...there was NOBODY...Great day hikes around there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-07, 06:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,654
Posted By Visionquest

ok I don't know what it's called...but I was told...

ok I don't know what it's called...but I was told about this by a fishing instructor I met in Colorado this summer

You drive the fisherman to a certain spot on the river...they get out and float...
Forum: Touring
09-07-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,499
Posted By Visionquest

I call it the "Chanute Breakfast Bomb"......

I call it the "Chanute Breakfast Bomb"... provides loads of energy for the start of any day on the road.

Take two packets of instant oatmeal, drop them in a cup of coffee with milk and sugar to...
Forum: Touring
08-27-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By Visionquest

If they are looking to shave time, There are some...

If they are looking to shave time, There are some pretty great short-cuts once you get past the Chester, Ill area and beyond. I know there's a good one that cuts 70 mi. off from Carbondale to...
Forum: Africa
06-05-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 38,929
Posted By Visionquest

love and prayers.

love and prayers.
Forum: Hosted Travelogs and Stories from the Road
06-05-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 509
Views: 39,138
Posted By Visionquest

love and prayers.

love and prayers.
Forum: Touring
04-12-07, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,069
Posted By Visionquest

Nothing happened to it... I just had a really...

Nothing happened to it... I just had a really hard time finding places to hang. I ended up on the ground a bunch of times between my bike and a bush. I definately thought a tent would have been...
Forum: Touring
02-17-07, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,069
Posted By Visionquest

http://a515.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/m...

http://a515.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/m_e2fcae270cfb9814e45a1fd88bdeb442.jpg Here's my bike in Northern France this summer...the Hennesy was great, until i got to Ireland.
Forum: Touring
01-31-07, 02:58 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,946
Posted By Visionquest

What about lentils? They're bland and...

What about lentils? They're bland and nutricious. I'm not sure if you have to cook them. does anybody know if you can just leave them in water all day, then eat them? Or do you have to cook them?...
Forum: Touring
01-04-07, 12:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,581
Posted By Visionquest

ooops. I meant Crocs. not Gators... I knew it...

ooops. I meant Crocs. not Gators... I knew it was one of those pre-historic bitey Lizards.

anyone have experience with crocs???
Forum: Touring
01-04-07, 10:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,581
Posted By Visionquest

I often see People on the Appalachian Trail with...

I often see People on the Appalachian Trail with Gators. they seem light weight and comfy enough that I might bring those with my cycling shoes. Has anyone ever used these?
Forum: Touring
01-04-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By Visionquest

THank you for that Georgebaby, I will.

THank you for that Georgebaby, I will.
Forum: Touring
01-03-07, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By Visionquest

Needed~~AC Maps for Trans-Am and/or Northern Tier (leaving in April)

Hello all.

I'm leaving in April for an Ultra-Shoestring tour going out (East-West) on the AC Trans-Am route, and coming home on the AC Northern Tier Route.

I was wondering if there was a...
Forum: Touring
12-28-06, 11:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,494
Posted By Visionquest

That's GREAT!!! is this posted in tips and...

That's GREAT!!! is this posted in tips and tricks??? it should be!
Forum: Africa
12-24-06, 10:57 AM
Replies: 507
Views: 38,929
Posted By Visionquest

A whole lot of people on this forum have...

A whole lot of people on this forum have forgotten what it's like to be young and invincible. While I think this trip is downright stupid, I've never done anything worth while without thinking to...
Forum: Hosted Travelogs and Stories from the Road
12-24-06, 10:57 AM
Replies: 509
Views: 39,138
Posted By Visionquest

A whole lot of people on this forum have...

A whole lot of people on this forum have forgotten what it's like to be young and invincible. While I think this trip is downright stupid, I've never done anything worth while without thinking to...
Forum: Touring
12-16-06, 07:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,611
Posted By Visionquest

OOOHHHH this study has a first name it's...

OOOHHHH this study has a first name it's O-S-C-A-R... This study has a second name it's M-E-Y-E-R... Oscar Meyer has the best of B-O-L-O-G-N-A!!!

I've never been hit by a car on a bike. the...
Forum: Touring
12-13-06, 05:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,717
Posted By Visionquest

maybe he could prop that roof up and use it as a...

maybe he could prop that roof up and use it as a sail...hm...sail biking.....eeexxxcellent.
Forum: Touring
12-09-06, 01:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,717
Posted By Visionquest

perhaps a whale tail would keep it down. That's...

perhaps a whale tail would keep it down. That's pretty awesome. But where does he keep his water? ;-)
Forum: Touring
12-07-06, 03:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,264
Posted By Visionquest

sounds like an episode of Survivor... Everybody...

sounds like an episode of Survivor... Everybody plotting seperate things to stay on the island...or in the pack... or not divorced!!!

IDEA!!!
survivor with cyclists going across some...
Forum: Touring
12-04-06, 10:42 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 459,499
Posted By Visionquest

are you using scissor-esque clippers??? or th...

are you using scissor-esque clippers??? or th hingey-do ones with the sharp nail-pickey whoozy that swivels out?
Forum: Touring
11-18-06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,074
Posted By Visionquest

What worked for me was to just take black trash...

What worked for me was to just take black trash bags with me and cover the bikes "vitals" at night... this is also great camo for stealth camping...and need i mention cheap.
Forum: Touring
11-16-06, 09:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,964
Posted By Visionquest

Wallet hung around my neck at all times. if they...

Wallet hung around my neck at all times. if they want it...they can try to take it...if they dare. Everything else in the handlebar bag... which comes with me at all times.
Forum: Touring
10-31-06, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,956
Posted By Visionquest

+1

+1
Forum: Touring
10-03-06, 05:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,183
Posted By Visionquest

I've heard people also get jobs along the...

I've heard people also get jobs along the road...though i don't know how viable that is... anyone have experience in this?
Forum: Touring
10-02-06, 10:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,183
Posted By Visionquest

Touring can be expensive...but i think money is...

Touring can be expensive...but i think money is more a state of mind than anything else. It doesn't take a whole lot of money to keep your legs pumping. While i'd love to have $5,000 or $10,000...
Forum: Touring
09-04-06, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 679
Posted By Visionquest

www.stealitback.com (http://www.stealitback.com)...

www.stealitback.com (http://www.stealitback.com) is really great for bikes and other stuff. random but wonderful website.
Forum: Touring
09-04-06, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By Visionquest

alright so... so far I've picked...

alright so... so far I've picked www.couchsurfing.com (http://www.couchsurfing.com) and www.warmshowers.org (http://www.warmshowers.org) and www.HIUSA.org (http://www.HIUSA.org) (hostels) off this...
Forum: Touring
09-01-06, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 659
Posted By Visionquest

Don't want to jack the thread, but this...

Don't want to jack the thread, but this couchsurfing thing looks really awesome jibi. Almost too good for this sceptical New Yorker. is it all it's cracked up to be?
Forum: Touring
08-30-06, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By Visionquest

you're a wonderful writer man. May you find what...

you're a wonderful writer man. May you find what you need. head up, heart open :-) Bon Voyage
Forum: Touring
08-27-06, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,581
Posted By Visionquest

what's the monkey's name???

what's the monkey's name???
Forum: Touring
08-27-06, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By Visionquest

thank you nm+ that's exactly the kind of stuff...

thank you nm+ that's exactly the kind of stuff i'm looking for. i'm throwing that stuff into my route for sure :)
Forum: Touring
08-25-06, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 848
Posted By Visionquest

That was great! Have fun on your trip and keep...

That was great! Have fun on your trip and keep us posted!
Forum: Touring
08-25-06, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By Visionquest

circum-cycli-gate the states

Hello all. I returned from my first tour a few months ago (2 months through France, England, Wales, Ireland) and loved it so much that I have to go out again. I need the road!!! I need to embrace my...
Forum: Touring
07-28-06, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 499
Posted By Visionquest

the "penncycle" link didn't come up for me, and...

the "penncycle" link didn't come up for me, and all the nashbar links are the same. is this just my computer??? anyone else having this problem?
Forum: Touring
07-26-06, 06:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,251
Posted By Visionquest

My Bicycle and i also had a bit of a fight after...

My Bicycle and i also had a bit of a fight after i got back from my first solo tour. (Just got back 1.5 months ago) I planned this big thing, Flew to paris from JFK and then biked out of...
Forum: Touring
07-19-06, 07:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,033
Posted By Visionquest

Good posts all!!! I can't tell you how many dogs...

Good posts all!!! I can't tell you how many dogs have chased me in my travels. I usually just end up Yelling at them for the whole world to hear...and if that doesn't work i dismount and deal with...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-06, 09:33 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 7,464
Posted By Visionquest

can i just say that i love all the drama here in...

can i just say that i love all the drama here in the forums...it's really fun!!! I don't contribute very much as i feel most things that need to be said, are. i just have to throw in one thing...
Forum: Touring
06-27-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,968
Posted By Visionquest

Big ol' new york Kryptonite lock and chain...i...

Big ol' new york Kryptonite lock and chain...i just wear it on my hips and it's all good... just sits me a little more into the saddle...it's lunky...but i'm a paranoid new yorker who likes a little...
Forum: Touring
06-26-06, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,959
Posted By Visionquest

I love what you've done!!! Very creative...and...

I love what you've done!!! Very creative...and you did it! My favorite part about building something yourself is you know exactly what size screw/nut/hose clamp whatever it took to make it work. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 11:11 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,627
Posted By Visionquest

coming off a 2500km tour through France, UK and...

coming off a 2500km tour through France, UK and Ireland...which was also my first serious bicycle anything...(kind of an off the cuff sort of thing). I've discovered that psycologically it's a...
Forum: Touring
04-25-06, 08:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,064
Posted By Visionquest

stupid...

I'm 1 month into my first tour...france...england, ireland and everything i've done seems like a horror story... It's freakin amazing...i'm laughing out loud in the library. Everything i've done...
Forum: Touring
04-25-06, 08:06 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,089
Posted By Visionquest

I'm going to let my bicycle tell me her name when...

I'm going to let my bicycle tell me her name when she's good and ready :-D
Forum: Touring
03-15-06, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 327
Posted By Visionquest

question about France/biking

I'm leaving for Paris on the 29th to ride around France/Europe, and i don't know when i'm coming back.
I have a US Passport and that's all. Do i need to buy a round-trip ticket even if i don't...
Forum: Touring
02-23-06, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By Visionquest

thank you all so much...woderful advice

thank you all so much...woderful advice
Forum: Touring
02-21-06, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By Visionquest

ok that all makes sense. so I'll buy it here. ...

ok that all makes sense. so I'll buy it here. How do i get it over there??
Forum: Touring
02-21-06, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By Visionquest

I'm looking at trek 520s...why would it be...

I'm looking at trek 520s...why would it be cheaper here???
Forum: Touring
02-21-06, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By Visionquest

shipping?

alright I'm going to europe/france very soon (end of March) and I need a new bike for touring about as my 70's Ross puddle jumper just won't cut it. I'm wondering two things, How do i get my bike...
Forum: Touring
02-19-06, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By Visionquest

thank you all for your info...I kind of suspected...

thank you all for your info...I kind of suspected something was up up when the guy told me that if i "really wanted to" i could tour with it...hm... I'm just going to buy a touring bike. ride hard,...
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