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Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 209
Posted By gauvins

mev (1) I didn't realize that distances were...

mev (1) I didn't realize that distances were bogus. Indeed related to spatial organization of data. Interesting. (2) RAG is another interesting avenue. Not clear if these models have integrated...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 209
Posted By gauvins

Interesting. I am considering Mistral and Llama 2...

Interesting. I am considering Mistral and Llama 2 to run jobs I currently do with openai. Was there a reason behind your decision or was it just a matter of opportunity?

Have you compared with...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,237
Posted By gauvins

I've considered them but ended up getting the...

I've considered them but ended up getting the crazy creek instead. Less expensive, and can double up as a sleeping pad extension (I sleep on torso-length pad.) Can also be used inside a tent (not...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 502
Posted By gauvins

I largely agree. Weight and packed size...

I largely agree. Weight and packed size differences are minimal. (150g, 1L between 1p and 2p).

One benefit of a smaller tent, though, is footprint. Easier to pitch in crowded spaces (such as some...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 502
Posted By gauvins

Minimal if at all. Tent's purpose if to protect...

Minimal if at all. Tent's purpose if to protect from the elements (wind and rain). The difference in warmth between a bivy vs an arena is inconsequential.

If you are concerned WRT to the warmth of...
Forum: Touring
03-25-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By gauvins

Surly Bridge Club frameset

Perhaps a side effect of longer/sunny/warmer -- warmer meaning above freezing :) -- I am considering assembling a touring bike around the Surly Bridge Club frameset. Largely paved, certainly some...
Forum: Touring
03-25-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,404
Posted By gauvins

(sorry to read this) and concerned to read...

(sorry to read this)
and concerned to read that.

Looks as if being highly visible affords little to no protection against a distracted/DUI/sleepy/aggressive driver. And that...
Forum: Touring
03-19-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,237
Posted By gauvins

A small tablet + folding keyboard. If I need to...

A small tablet + folding keyboard. If I need to do heavy lifting, I'll SSH, and sometimes remote (anydesk). (academic)
Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,322
Posted By gauvins

For me, Rinko is the way. Thing is, reading this...

For me, Rinko is the way. Thing is, reading this thread raises the question of conformity. Transparent plastic bags used to be widely accepted, now boxes are becoming officially mandatory for most if...
Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 263
Posted By gauvins

I was in Jasper a 3 years ago. Couldn't book in...

I was in Jasper a 3 years ago. Couldn't book in advance because not clear I would be on schedule. Campgrounds were full, overflows as well, there are no provisions for hike&bike and the overflow...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,440
Posted By gauvins

(other than wear, preventative maintenance...

(other than wear, preventative maintenance usually takes care of these, except lubrication -- e.g. brake pads -- loose bolts -- frayed cables -- worn drive train components chain/cassette/chain ring)...
Forum: Touring
03-08-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,872
Posted By gauvins

Reading with interest. I'll be looking for a...

Reading with interest.

I'll be looking for a 26x2" tire, riding over a mixture of tarmac/gravel/dirt (no technical rock surfaces). Currently on Almotions (no longer available in 26") after having...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 652
Posted By gauvins

Mine is a bit smaller than the tent, the argument...

Mine is a bit smaller than the tent, the argument being that larger footprints catch water falling down the tent walls, which could create a puddle under your floor. Makes sense
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Some people...
Forum: Touring
03-05-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 561
Posted By gauvins

Probably depends on your nationality. Entering a...

Probably depends on your nationality. Entering a foreign country is a privilege whereas re-entering your own is a right.

I couldn't find straightforward data on the number of border crossings...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 12:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,315
Posted By gauvins

elcruxio Coincidentally, my wife talked to me...

elcruxio Coincidentally, my wife talked to me about short Patagonia feature recently published on YouTube. It is about a family of 5, (parents and 3 young children, 2, 4 and 6 yo IIRC) walking the...
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 771
Posted By gauvins

Over time I've whittled down weight and volume...

Over time I've whittled down weight and volume quite a bit. I plan to ride 2+ months this summer with a base volume of 21L; base weight in the neighbourhood of 10Kg. I use 2 x 5.5L Ortlieb fork...
Forum: Touring
02-24-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,315
Posted By gauvins

[Sounds great :] Young kids have no...

[Sounds great :]

Young kids have no expectations. We've spent 6 months car camping with a 6-month old - who's learned to walk on a golf course - and never had any child related issue. Actually,...
Forum: Touring
02-24-24, 08:13 AM
Forum: Touring
02-23-24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,315
Posted By gauvins

Cycle.travel has become my go-to app to plan...

Cycle.travel has become my go-to app to plan routes. It'll provide suggestions up to Istanbul...
Forum: Touring
02-22-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 977
Posted By gauvins

FWIW -- I carry 1x1L smartwater...

FWIW --

I carry 1x1L smartwater (lightweight, fairly durable - will last 1+ month - fits nicely in standard bottle cage) + 1x750 ml hydraflask insulated steel bottle (keeps water cool on super...
Forum: Touring
02-21-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 978
Posted By gauvins

Tourist in MSN Interesting. Especially the bit...

Tourist in MSN Interesting. Especially the bit about skewers. (I also use bolted skewers, for similar reasons).

1. wrt to custom rod -- 5mm is probably not critical. As long as the rod is smaller...
Forum: Touring
02-19-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 978
Posted By gauvins

Clever way to pack a bike

This video showed up in my feed. It shows how to pack a bike for travel aboard high speed trains (TGV) but looks like a viable solution for air travel as well, (The video is in French, but is self...
02-14-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 623
Posted By gauvins

[Thanks for your detailed answer] It is not...

[Thanks for your detailed answer]

It is not what I want, but what I had. An otherwise excellent high volume pump. Didn't notice any issue because I was riding on butyl (threaded valve secured with...
Forum: Touring
02-12-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,787
Posted By gauvins

Not consistent with my experience. Last year, I...

Not consistent with my experience. Last year, I could very often spend the night at a warmshower's home. (UK). This year, I got early confirmation for several nights in France & Spain.

I would...
Forum: Touring
02-09-24, 11:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 959
Posted By gauvins

Excellent info above. I'll just add that we...

Excellent info above.

I'll just add that we do our best to fly direct, even if it means one-way minivan rentals or public transit (ex: train). Fees-per-segment is annoying, but flight delays and...
02-09-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 623
Posted By gauvins

Not really to keep it straight, but to keep it...

Not really to keep it straight, but to keep it stable during inflation. My hand pump works without chuck/screwed connector. The seal relies on applying pressure on the valve. I was hoping that as the...
Forum: Touring
02-08-24, 04:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,787
Posted By gauvins

Not always. I've had hosts clearly signalling...

Not always. I've had hosts clearly signalling that they weren't into chitchat.
WRT food ... I don't recall a time where I felt like going urgently to the nearest restaurant afterwards. Usually an...
02-08-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 623
Posted By gauvins

One reason could be that I've used a rather small...

One reason could be that I've used a rather small MTB hand pump where the seal requires you to push against the valve (i.e. no chuck). I've switched to a MTB Morph (lightweight floor pump with chuck)...
02-08-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 623
Posted By gauvins

TPU tube valve

I'll be trying these TPU tubes once more - they could have improved.

One thing. The valve isn't threaded and there's no retaining nut to secure it to the rim, which is what I do with butyl.
...
Forum: Touring
02-07-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,787
Posted By gauvins

Excellent experiences. Guest in several homes...

Excellent experiences. Guest in several homes (US, France, UK) usually the highlight of the day (most hosts are extraordinary people). As a host only once, and paradoxically I wasn't home at the...
Forum: Touring
02-07-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 904
Posted By gauvins

:) congratulations

:) congratulations
Forum: Touring
02-06-24, 07:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 904
Posted By gauvins

I don't think you can, which is why I asked - I...

I don't think you can, which is why I asked - I could have been mistaken, it could have been allowed on special days, etc.

A few years ago we were camping at the South Rim hike and bike and came...
Forum: Touring
02-06-24, 06:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 904
Posted By gauvins

How does this work? You walk your bike? Ride?...

How does this work? You walk your bike? Ride? Carry it?
Forum: Touring
02-05-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 904
Posted By gauvins

Depends on the context. If I have a hard schedule...

Depends on the context. If I have a hard schedule (ex: return flight), I'll consider alternatives to make up for lost days (ex: terrible weather, accident etc.) One alternative is a zero-days bank....
Forum: Touring
02-04-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,291
Posted By gauvins

Haven't seen any. (1) Last Spring was...

Haven't seen any.

(1) Last Spring was unusually dry; (2) I was fairly early in the season; (3) I didn't ride the western coast, where they are supposed to be more prevalent.

Additionally, I...
Forum: Touring
02-01-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,291
Posted By gauvins

Tapas power! :)

Tapas power! :)
Forum: Touring
02-01-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 233
Posted By gauvins

Do you mean that there's a bike route alongside...

Do you mean that there's a bike route alongside the track?
Forum: Touring
02-01-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 233
Posted By gauvins

GR14 (Valladolid > Porto)

axolotl suggested that I ride across the Douro region. One possibility would be to follow the GR14, which seems to be a multi-purpose trail under development. This wikipedia entry...
Forum: Touring
01-31-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,291
Posted By gauvins

Sorry. My post was ambiguous. I meant the...

Sorry. My post was ambiguous. I meant the Atlantic seaboard.
Forum: Touring
01-31-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,291
Posted By gauvins

Same for us. Between Lyon and Avignon. Perhaps...

Same for us. Between Lyon and Avignon. Perhaps related to the fact that normal human body temperature is 37c. We were riding before noon, finding a spot with a swimming pool for the rest of the day. ...
Forum: Touring
01-30-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 858
Posted By gauvins

FWIW, I usually wear socks, on and off, for the...

FWIW, I usually wear socks, on and off, for the first several days. Eventually my get can remain be exposed to the sun, all day, without getting sunburned. Later in the trip, it'll depend on the...
Forum: Touring
01-30-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,291
Posted By gauvins

As I said, this is *very* preliminary. So you'd...

As I said, this is *very* preliminary. So you'd suggest something like this (https://cycle.travel/map/journey/527011)? (perhaps name a few towns that shouldn't be missed. I've just clicked along what...
Forum: Touring
01-30-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,291
Posted By gauvins

Paris > Lisbon V1

Plans are seriously firming up. It'll be Paris CDG T3 > Downtown Lisbon, leaving CDG on May 25th or so and hotel booked in Lisbon on June 22nd. Leisurely and several zero-days on hand.

I am quite...
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 858
Posted By gauvins

Interesting. (but not really an issue with...

Interesting. (but not really an issue with sandals I don't tour in freezing temperatures. No problem above freezing with liner sock + neoprene if/when it gets cold)
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 10:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 858
Posted By gauvins

Small packed size, quick to dry are instinctively...

Small packed size, quick to dry are instinctively what I look for, first. Use case is essentially to avoid sunburn early in the season -- later on I tend to pedal barefoot (wearing sandals)....
Forum: Touring
01-29-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 858
Posted By gauvins

Is there such a thing as "better" touring socks?

Worn stuff needs replacement. This is a simple piece of kit, yet I kind of hesitate. I've been wearing Patagonia's Ultralightweight daily and am about to (re) order a couple of pairs. Lightweight,...
Forum: Touring
01-27-24, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By gauvins

randallr Thanks for the feedback. I've ordered...

randallr Thanks for the feedback. I've ordered some RideNows -- generally good reviews (hopefully genuine) and worst that might happen would be restocking with butyls. Perhaps an occasion to talk...
Forum: Touring
01-26-24, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By gauvins

Interesting. I've ordered Ride Now from Ali --...

Interesting. I've ordered Ride Now from Ali -- they are more affordable. May I ask which ones? From what I understand they have racing and regular models.
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By gauvins

This is more of less than with butyl, in your...

This is more of less than with butyl, in your experience? My average on TPU would also be 1 flat per 500kms, i.e. 10 times as much as with butyl...
Forum: Touring
01-25-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By gauvins

TPU tubes - getting better?

Two years ago I've tried rolling on TPU (tubolito, aerothan) instead of butyl, and the result was disappointing. I almost never get flats on butyl, and got three (slow leaks) with the TPUs over 2...
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