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Forum: Commuting
09-11-23, 12:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,256
Posted By yves845

I'm my own boss (I work alone as a psychiatrist),...

I'm my own boss (I work alone as a psychiatrist), but I must have a somewhat professional appearance on arrival !
At the moment, I'm gathering infos about where I could have enough inpatients as...
Forum: Touring
08-31-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 845
Posted By yves845

Some of the pictures are self explanatory. Beside...

Some of the pictures are self explanatory. Beside rain, you will ride on agricutural areas. For instance sugar roots trucks in the north. ´Manure here and there etc.
I did some wild camping in the...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,256
Posted By yves845

As for E-bikes : under 15mph no regulation, under...

As for E-bikes : under 15mph no regulation, under 28mph considered as a moped. And over, like a motorcycle.
To begin with, I'll try to open a practice within a 7 miles radius from my home and advise...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,256
Posted By yves845

Thanks for these words of wisdom ! Driving a...

Thanks for these words of wisdom !
Driving a car is driving me totally crazy : apart from claustrophobia, you always end up with an enormous truck, or worse a foreign motorhome up front, erratically...
Forum: Touring
08-19-23, 11:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 702
Posted By yves845

I will refrain to answer your post which I...

I will refrain to answer your post which I consider particulary offensive vis a vis our american cycling buddies.
Forum: Touring
08-19-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 702
Posted By yves845

Five years ago I decided to quit my job in the...

Five years ago I decided to quit my job in the hospital system, sold my flat in Paris and bought a house in a nice place away from the crowd. This house was in "mint" condition from the early...
Forum: Touring
08-18-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 702
Posted By yves845

I considered it. My daughter is liviing in...

I considered it. My daughter is liviing in Oakland (CA) and will be american before the end of this year.
The other possible option would be to spend a few years in Ireland (since it's in the EU, my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,430
Posted By yves845

I'm going to read this with a lot of interest ! ...

I'm going to read this with a lot of interest !

My standard weight was around 165 pounds. Work stress and children stress made me climb to 232 in 20 years.
Eating like a rat in a cage, plus too...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,256
Posted By yves845

If this train was reliable enough, I could use my...

If this train was reliable enough, I could use my Bompton : it would be a total of 10 miles by bike each day with a steep gradient. Unfortunately some days there are no trains and no announcement : I...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,256
Posted By yves845

Yes I find it extreme. And possibly unreasonable....

Yes I find it extreme. And possibly unreasonable. I just wanted to make sure posting.
That said :
one of my great great grand father was a stone cutter in the end of the XIX century, He travelled...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,256
Posted By yves845

I will be on my own, mostly taking care of nerds....

I will be on my own, mostly taking care of nerds. One can divide them on two sub groups : those able to wait half an hour or more, and the others : either they flee or destroy absolutely everything...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,256
Posted By yves845

As you can imagine, there's only one sealed road,...

As you can imagine, there's only one sealed road, all the others rare alternatives are at are the very best gravelled.
To be honest, I'm just fed up to work for a living ! Even if it's just obscene...
Forum: Touring
08-15-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 702
Posted By yves845

crossroad

Hi there,
My last really long touring trip was almost 10 years ago. Since then, I made quite a few small weekly/biweekly unsuppported trips in France.
I'm at a real professionnal AND personnal...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-15-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,547
Posted By yves845

Funny thread ! I know 2 people who worked for...

Funny thread !
I know 2 people who worked for Rolex :
a swiss mechanical engineer : to sum up what he said, the "heritage" aura of swiss watches is total BS. Whenever a customer brings their grand...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-23, 06:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,256
Posted By yves845

26 mile comute : crazy ?

Hi everybody

Due to major changes in my job, I will probably have to work 26 miles from home in my relatively hilly place : home is at 2000 ft and work at 420 ft, with a pass in the middle.
The...
Forum: Europe
03-06-22, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,051
Posted By yves845

There's brouter.de : you can try to find the...

There's brouter.de : you can try to find the flattest route possible. It's not the flattest part of Belgium, as you may know.
Forum: Europe
02-03-21, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By yves845

I would say it depends : where are you landing ? ...

I would say it depends : where are you landing ?
In the Netherlands or northern Germany, you will probably have some options available. In other EU countries it's extremely less probable. I found...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-26-20, 10:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 666
Posted By yves845

Riese&Muller HS load 3 years of use

I'm not a real fan of Electric bikes :
And I bought this cargo bike for utility purposes.
For my use, in the very remote place I live, there's something absolutely unpleasant : you must go to a...
Forum: Touring
09-14-20, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,403
Posted By yves845

I regularly use a pair of these : I often forget...

I regularly use a pair of these : I often forget to secure the closing cords, It makes a funny noise when mingling with the rear wheel spokes.
They are not really practical, I use them to put my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-04-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,192
Posted By yves845

https://www.lupine.de/products/tail-lights/rotlich...

https://www.lupine.de/products/tail-lights/rotlicht/rotlicht-max
unbreakable, reliable but not cheap. I own one ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-20, 02:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By yves845

Healthy, non processed food costs a bit more than...

Healthy, non processed food costs a bit more than eating frozen pizzas and industrial hamburgers and it takes more time to prepare too.

Bytheway there's not much difference between cheap vodka and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-20, 02:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By yves845

Since 1,5 month, it's at best a kilogram per...

Since 1,5 month, it's at best a kilogram per week, with some "inflating accidents" : unfortunately, nothing beats booze, sometimes, with the exception of endorphins after a long trip.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-09-20, 02:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By yves845

It will be next year This year I'll do a month...

It will be next year
This year I'll do a month trip to eastern Europe
At first weight loss !

It'going to take something lik 6 month(es?)
I'm tweaking my bike for easy flight (MKS ez Pedals and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-23-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By yves845

My weight

To my dear Cyclesdales companions


I would just like to tell a few things about my life and weight. expecting to help some people.

Until my late 20, I was very reasonably fit, then I married...
Forum: Touring
04-29-19, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,292
Posted By yves845

Ahh this wind thing ... it was "go west young...

Ahh this wind thing ... it was "go west young man" during the gold rush, but nowadays it's probably more appropriate to say "go east old man, with your Visa Gold Card" !
There are 3 things...
Forum: Touring
04-28-19, 07:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,292
Posted By yves845

Merci, je vais relire ça et prendre des notes,...

Merci, je vais relire ça et prendre des notes, plutôt que de rêver aux "Stans" sur CGOAB: je dois avouer que mon expérience au Maroc où on ne peut pas s'acheter une "petite mousse" le soir, ça me...
Forum: Touring
04-28-19, 07:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,292
Posted By yves845

I've been in Lassen in october 2 years ago : it's...

I've been in Lassen in october 2 years ago : it's an absolutely stunning place and less crowded than the Yosemite in august. In bear places I plan to go to campgrounds equipped with steel lockers or...
Forum: Touring
04-28-19, 07:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,292
Posted By yves845

It's going to be Klamath California. In France...

It's going to be Klamath California.
In France one way renting is almost impossible and extremely costly : that could the simplest way to go from Klamath (Ca) to San Fransisco, even if I would...
Forum: Touring
04-28-19, 07:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,292
Posted By yves845

The provided link goes to the BBC ! But it's a...

The provided link goes to the BBC !
But it's a really good idea : I will probably reach the pacific side approximately in nowheretown and from there, go to Oakland or San Francisco airport by train....
Forum: Touring
04-28-19, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,292
Posted By yves845

One of mybrothers live in Angers, so it's a...

One of mybrothers live in Angers, so it's a really small world / international transportation changed a lot
Forum: Touring
04-28-19, 06:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,292
Posted By yves845

probably near Klamath and the beaches sorry for...

probably near Klamath and the beaches
sorry for my late answer !
Forum: Touring
04-25-19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,292
Posted By yves845

from DC to klamath

Hi,

I'm - more or less- french,

My daughter is living in DC, litteraly a few feets away from the beginning of the C&O canal.

I'm planning a cross USA drive beginning in DC and finishing near...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-25-19, 01:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,010
Posted By yves845

DO IT, no remorse, no nothing, if you want to...

DO IT, no remorse, no nothing, if you want to buy it just buy it, or even something a little more sexy. Sure you will go really faster with a bike you're proud of.
Do not hesitate to pay a bit of...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-25-19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,142
Posted By yves845

There's no problem at all, on the contrary : you...

There's no problem at all, on the contrary : you can ride with a BPH, just don't forget to use easily openable pants !
BPH is a normal condition for almost every aging male, it's more or less...
Forum: Pills and Ills
04-25-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,142
Posted By yves845

If your practitioner is trained correctly "Mr. Dr...

If your practitioner is trained correctly "Mr. Dr finger" is still the best available, unfortunatly...
I would say, as anything concerning medicine : a good clinical exam (a doc putting his hands on...
Forum: Touring
03-15-19, 12:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,119
Posted By yves845

france and italy

Just my point of view :
following the Seine river from Paris to Rouen is not a good Idea : you will cross infinite industrialized suburbs and a lot of trucks. I would go near the loire area as soon...
Forum: Touring
11-21-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,799
Posted By yves845

Seems fine, and contacty ACA is a good idea, I...

Seems fine, and contacty ACA is a good idea,
I will do it in time
And March seems really too early
Forum: Touring
11-21-18, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,799
Posted By yves845

The belt I think is without problems usable for...

The belt I think is without problems usable for 15 000 to 20 000 km (I'm on 10 000 km with it ) and I do have a spare (under 100g) and a rear sprocket plus the tool needed to remove it
Forum: Touring
11-15-18, 05:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,799
Posted By yves845

I'm generally overstuffed with spare parts that I...

I'm generally overstuffed with spare parts that I never use, so no problem on that side !
Plus I will stay at my daughter place and they'll probably have time to pick me up at Dulles.
Outside of...
Forum: Touring
11-15-18, 05:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,799
Posted By yves845

That's an option, is it easy to board on a train...

That's an option, is it easy to board on a train with a loaded bike without reservation ?
I suppose I can find a map of all the trains available nationwide somewhere.

That said, I'm surprised...
Forum: Touring
11-15-18, 04:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,799
Posted By yves845

Of course they are on my list. I even dream to...

Of course they are on my list.
I even dream to go to Missoula on purpose someday
Forum: Touring
11-15-18, 04:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,799
Posted By yves845

Merci, un départ en mai est aussi possible mais...

Merci,
un départ en mai est aussi possible mais j'adore être un peu seul sur la route, dans les endroits touristiques et je supporte mieux le froid que le chaud ...
Mon précédent voyage a commencé...
Forum: Touring
11-14-18, 12:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,799
Posted By yves845

Early investigation transUS from DC

Hi
My daughter is currently living in DC a few meters from the C&O trail start by the way.
1) they are 2 options : either I bring my current bike by plane from France, a Santos Travelmaster 2.8, or...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-13-18, 11:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,851
Posted By yves845

I think the babboe is the best choice, for your...

I think the babboe is the best choice, for your situation. Nihola is probably heavier, but perhaps more repairable.
I had a friend in Denmark who was using one with 3 kids. seems undestructible.
...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-22-18, 10:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,009
Posted By yves845

To take it home it was really easy NOTHING to pay...

To take it home it was really easy NOTHING to pay :
1) find a job near the dealer, nearby Valence, France.
2) take time to explore wineries around : Hermitage, St Joseph, Cornas ... Outstanding...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-20-18, 03:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,009
Posted By yves845

This is the OP : Originally, a year ago, when...

This is the OP :
Originally, a year ago, when we moved, I bought a second hand Fiat Panda 4x4 for 4000 euros, it was my first car since about 20 years. When living in big cities in Europe (paris,...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-30-18, 01:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,009
Posted By yves845

E cargo

Just a return of experience :
I have my Riese & Muller E cargo since about 6 month now.
It work just as expected : I use it 3 about times a week, to go to the supermarket and the "farmer market"....
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-30-18, 01:01 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 114,730
Posted By yves845

I'm very happy to see that you're doing so well...

I'm very happy to see that you're doing so well in so little time, Yes, you are indeed lucky : you live in a place where you have access to high tech medical facilities and they could treat you in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-18, 10:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,572
Posted By yves845

Yesterday, I tried to use a smart phone as a GPS...

Yesterday, I tried to use a smart phone as a GPS unit :
180 km on one day, my hands were sweaty, then there was a nice shower of rain : the damn thing would not react to my finger authentication,...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-10-18, 09:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,009
Posted By yves845

Just to give some news and infos : I finally...

Just to give some news and infos :

I finally ordered a R&M load HS with two 500 W batteries and a 350 w motor.
I Placed the order early november 2017. The bike arrived last week, early may 2018...
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