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Forum: Touring
07-19-17, 09:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,522
Posted By lanahk

I'd recommend September or October if you are...

I'd recommend September or October if you are looking to go this year. July and August are too hot.

Have you checked out bikekatytrail.com/ (http://www.bikekatytrail.com/) ? Lots of good...
Forum: Touring
06-29-17, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,851
Posted By lanahk

Ooh, my neck of the woods. If it doesn't...

Ooh, my neck of the woods.

If it doesn't rain heavily around your ride, 76 miles is doable. If we get some of those 4" rains we've been getting, the trail will be mushy for a couple of days. If...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-02-17, 07:29 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 122,732
Posted By lanahk

jrickards, if you can do 60km a day, you can do...

jrickards, if you can do 60km a day, you can do back to back (to back to back) centuries. Just take some longer rides on the weekends. Find a town 125km away from you, ride there on a Saturday and...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-17, 12:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,982
Posted By lanahk

Ditto that. I've got short, steep hills where I...

Ditto that. I've got short, steep hills where I live. The first time I tried to tackle them, I had to walk up part of them. The second time, I got up, but at about 4mph and out of breath.

Now I...
Forum: Touring
02-04-17, 11:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,543
Posted By lanahk

I live in mid-Missouri. It would be unusual for...

I live in mid-Missouri. It would be unusual for the temperature to get below 60.

You will need the full tent. Mosquitoes, ticks, and chiggers will eat you alive otherwise.
Forum: Commuting
01-17-17, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 692
Posted By lanahk

It looks lovely...

But I could just about buy a bad weather bike for what it costs.
Forum: Commuting
03-02-16, 10:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,588
Posted By lanahk

I use Strava on my commutes, which are about the...

I use Strava on my commutes, which are about the only riding I'm doing nowadays. If I get to work a little faster than usual, it puts a smile on my face. If I'm a little slower, I can think about...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-05-16, 11:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,321
Posted By lanahk

People pass my bicycle on the way into work and...

People pass my bicycle on the way into work and still ask, "Did you ride your bike today?" Yes, yes I did.

My hat is off to all you hard-core winter commuters. If there is snow, ice, or winds,...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-15, 10:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,548
Posted By lanahk

I've only got three viable ways to get across my...

I've only got three viable ways to get across my town, so it's the same route whenever I can ride. Since I had had a spill on some 45 degree railroad tracks, I avoid that stretch of...
Forum: Touring
11-11-15, 08:36 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,259
Posted By lanahk

None whatsoever. Having at least one change of...

None whatsoever. Having at least one change of bibs and shirts will be more comfortable, but for 4 days, you can dress however you want.
Forum: Commuting
11-10-15, 10:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,495
Posted By lanahk

Oh, it will still work. You just have to work...

Oh, it will still work. You just have to work harder to find a bottle.
Forum: Commuting
11-10-15, 10:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,705
Posted By lanahk

6 miles each way, with no bike paths or bike...

6 miles each way, with no bike paths or bike lanes. I'll keep doing it until there is snow or ice on the roads.
Forum: Commuting
11-06-15, 07:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,923
Posted By lanahk

I commute on my LHT. Sure, it's heavy, but I have...

I commute on my LHT. Sure, it's heavy, but I have rough streets, railroad crossings and clothes and lunch to carry. I'm thinking of adding a commuter bike to the mix, just to have some options, but I...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,817
Posted By lanahk

A balaclava or thin stocking cap. A helmet cover...

A balaclava or thin stocking cap. A helmet cover (http://www.adventurecycling.org/cyclosource-store/apparel/sp/jannd-helmet-cover/) can help, too.
Forum: Commuting
09-18-15, 09:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,172
Posted By lanahk

Well, I try not to ride at night if I can help...

Well, I try not to ride at night if I can help it. My morning commute in winter is dark, but not heavily trafficked.

I use a Serfis 250 light on the front and a B&M solid red light on the back. I...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-15, 09:10 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,603
Posted By lanahk

Congrats on your first commute. My commute...

Congrats on your first commute.

My commute has some short, steep hills, including an uphill right out of the driveway. At first I tried to avoid the steeper sections, now I just power up them. It...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-15, 08:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,197
Posted By lanahk

I'd think about adding a rear-view mirror to your...

I'd think about adding a rear-view mirror to your bike or helmet. It helps me to be able to see what's coming behind me. Starting early, before traffic gets heavy, it good, too.
Forum: Commuting
05-27-15, 09:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,017
Posted By lanahk

I have a tube, levers and a multitool in a bag...

I have a tube, levers and a multitool in a bag under my saddle.
Pump goes on the frame.
I have a Racktime pannier, sort of like these (http://www.ortliebusa.com/prodInfo.asp?pid=357&cid=25), which...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-15, 08:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,327
Posted By lanahk

The correct number of bicycles is N+1, so you...

The correct number of bicycles is N+1, so you definitely need another bicycle. A road bike brings a different way to ride, and you feel faster (even if you aren't faster). Will it make a difference?...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-15, 07:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,544
Posted By lanahk

No offense intended. I'm secretly jealous.

No offense intended. I'm secretly jealous.
Forum: Commuting
04-15-15, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,623
Posted By lanahk

Target: C9 Champion...

Target: C9 Champion (http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-men-s-6pr-crew-socks-assorted-colors/-/A-14504152?lnk=Rec|pdp|top_sellers|plph1). Works great.
Forum: Commuting
04-15-15, 08:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,544
Posted By lanahk

Every normal person has as much trouble getting...

Every normal person has as much trouble getting up early. Those folks who get up at 5:30 without an alarm are genetic anomalies. :lol:

I always have a shower kit and change of clothes at work...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-15, 08:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,075
Posted By lanahk

I'm lucky enough to have shower facilities where...

I'm lucky enough to have shower facilities where I work, so I wear clothes that keep my warm/cool/comfortable on the bike and change after a shower. In the winter I don't sweat enough to need to...
Forum: Commuting
09-21-14, 12:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,528
Posted By lanahk

Ditto that. Easy to use (but not as easy as a...

Ditto that. Easy to use (but not as easy as a regular kickstand) and comes with some little bands that hold your brakes closed for added stability.
Forum: Touring
09-21-14, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,307
Posted By lanahk

I like my B-17. Most people do, but there are...

I like my B-17. Most people do, but there are some folks that it just doesn't work for.

Mine was comfortable right out of the box, once I adjusted the nose to tilt up ever so slightly. As I have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-14, 11:47 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 16,189
Posted By lanahk

I'm running a Serfas 250 light on the front. It...

I'm running a Serfas 250 light on the front. It has multiple settings, but the flash option is set at 250. It is too bright to be anything other than annoying. The only time I could conceivably use...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,425
Posted By lanahk

Just to chime in, and reinforce what others have...

Just to chime in, and reinforce what others have said:
1. Drop bars. You have a long commute, and you'll appreciate the different hand positions you can get with drops.
2. If the steerer tube...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-14, 05:13 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 14,131
Posted By lanahk

I've only used drops for years. My LHT is my main...

I've only used drops for years. My LHT is my main commuter bike, and I have some wide woodchipper-type handlebars on them. The wider bars allow for a little more stability, while I still have...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-14, 08:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,225
Posted By lanahk

I don't live in your climate, and I don't know...

I don't live in your climate, and I don't know anything about disk brakes.

Here's what I know: n+1

Buy the bike.
Forum: Commuting
07-28-14, 08:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,239
Posted By lanahk

What do you want to do with the new bike? Ride...

What do you want to do with the new bike? Ride trails? Do triathlons? Begin your professional road racing career? Use it to commute? Ride across Australia?

If you just want to try a road bike, go...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-14, 08:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,591
Posted By lanahk

For me, commuting by bike is just another way of...

For me, commuting by bike is just another way of getting to work. I know I won't go to the gym after work (and especially not before work), so doing a 6 mile ride after a cup of coffee is a good way...
Forum: Commuting
07-27-14, 02:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,995
Posted By lanahk

I use my LHT for daily commutes, but also have a...

I use my LHT for daily commutes, but also have a Giant Defy that I can use if I want to use a backpack. I also have a 1983 Fuji DelRey which could be used as a backup. I'm afraid the Giant and the...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-14, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,086
Posted By lanahk

Since the optimal number of bikes is n+1, get a...

Since the optimal number of bikes is n+1, get a nice cross bike off Craigslist, add a rack and trunk bag, and throw some SPD or (horrors) platform pedals with cages on it. You don't need bike shoes,...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,339
Posted By lanahk

This is surprising effective, whether it is on a...

This is surprising effective, whether it is on a long ride, a hike, or working in the yard. Just soaking a bandana in cool water will make you feel instantly cooler if you feel you are overheating.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-23-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,491
Posted By lanahk

Necessary? No, especially if you only ride in the...

Necessary? No, especially if you only ride in the daytime on paths. I feel better with a steady red light on the back, white light on the front, safety green shirt or jacket, and reflective gear. I...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-14, 08:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,339
Posted By lanahk

Ditto that. I leave the house by 6:30 to beat...

Ditto that. I leave the house by 6:30 to beat traffic. It's still humid, but good. Going home, I just keep moving. I got 4 miles without stopping today, including a big climb with a traffic light in...
Forum: Touring
07-04-14, 04:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,040
Posted By lanahk

LOL. The Katy is crushed limestone, which, if you...

LOL. The Katy is crushed limestone, which, if you heat it, crush it, and mix it with water, would be concrete. The small aggregate that DNR uses has a lot of limestone dust in it, which compacts very...
Forum: Touring
07-04-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,126
Posted By lanahk

Sounds like fun. Both Illinois and Iowa DOT...

Sounds like fun.

Both Illinois and Iowa DOT have bicycle maps available online. You can also order paper maps.

IL: Illinois Department of Transportation...
Forum: Touring
06-30-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,040
Posted By lanahk

I do a lot of KATY Trail riding, which is crushed...

I do a lot of KATY Trail riding, which is crushed limestone. What everyone else says here is good advice. The wider you can go, the better. 28s or 32s will make life much better, and if you can go...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-14, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By lanahk

First commute in several months. Mild weather,...

First commute in several months. Mild weather, light breeze. Absolutely wonderful.
Forum: Commuting
06-17-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,341
Posted By lanahk

As long as it gets you to work. The...

As long as it gets you to work.

The conventional wisdom is that a walmart bike will not be as reliable in the long run. It will do a fine job of getting you through a season, but they sometimes...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-14, 06:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,936
Posted By lanahk

I've worn gloves since I was 14 and went down in...

I've worn gloves since I was 14 and went down in gravel. Got a piece of rock embedded in my hand.

If you haven't tried cycling gloves before, try an inexpensive pair. If you don't like them, then...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-14, 07:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,721
Posted By lanahk

Given your budget, you would have to buy used or...

Given your budget, you would have to buy used or do a Walmart bike.

If you get a Walmart bike, you may get a season's worth of commuting in before you have to buy a new one. If you get a used...
Forum: Touring
03-30-14, 10:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,553
Posted By lanahk

While they can't kick you off a public road, they...

While they can't kick you off a public road, they also won't give you a map, meals or campsite (http://dalmac.org/know.php). If you are riding with the intention of meeting new people, you won't be...
Forum: Touring
03-29-14, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,608
Posted By lanahk

Found an old link ...

Found an old link (http://dienstleistungen.freepage.de/cgi-bin/feets/freepage_ext/41030x030A/rewrite/horstri/Fahrrader/Trekking-Bikes/trekking-bikes.html)(thanks Google Images). This bike was named...
Forum: Touring
03-28-14, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,608
Posted By lanahk

They say you can tour on anything... I don't...

They say you can tour on anything...

I don't see a lot of attachments for waterbottles or other gear, and there would not be a good way to secure loaded panniers on that rear rack. I'm guessing...
Forum: Touring
03-27-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By lanahk

If it is new and you like it, get it. I've only...

If it is new and you like it, get it. I've only done some test rides on one, but liked it a lot.
Forum: Touring
03-12-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 942
Posted By lanahk

Like a belt with suspenders? :) I use a...

Like a belt with suspenders? :)

I use a couple of Ortlieb panniers in the back. If I carried any camping gear, though, it was too heavy back there. I've got a pair of Front Rollers that I can't...
Forum: Touring
03-09-14, 11:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 18,907
Posted By lanahk

Looks like a sweet ride. Enjoy!

Looks like a sweet ride. Enjoy!
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