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Forum: Southeast
02-25-24, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 285
Posted By Tesgin

Thanks for this, VegasTriker. Will for sure check...

Thanks for this, VegasTriker. Will for sure check this out.

Any thoughts on road bicycling ideas?
Forum: Southeast
02-24-24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 285
Posted By Tesgin

What's up Arkansas?

I've never been to Arkansas. Toying with the idea of doing some bike touring in this great state!

Would welcome any ideas about where to start. :)
Forum: Touring
10-29-23, 08:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

Wow, that's awesome. That woulda been cool. ...

Wow, that's awesome. That woulda been cool.

Thnx for this!
Forum: Touring
10-26-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

This is fantastic. Not familiar with Canossa,...

This is fantastic. Not familiar with Canossa, but the castle thing is a great idea. Thanks, Clifford
Forum: Touring
10-26-23, 04:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

emphasis mine You're judging the OP with no...

emphasis mine

You're judging the OP with no basis. My reading of what the OP wrote is that he very much is attempting to find a solution which works not just for him, but for his wife and friend...
Forum: Touring
10-26-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

Nice. Thnx for this.

Nice. Thnx for this.
Forum: Touring
10-26-23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

Excellent. As I'm reading this post I'm learning...

Excellent. As I'm reading this post I'm learning that I need to keep it simple. I'll check out eroica. I like the self-guided idea, with support.
Forum: Touring
10-09-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

Thnx for this, Marcus. I think I'm leaning toward...

Thnx for this, Marcus. I think I'm leaning toward doing a week with my wife and friend, non-cycling, regular touring and sightseeing, and then after that a solo/self-guided tour.

Wondering if you...
Forum: Touring
10-09-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

Oh, this is great. Very helpful. Thnx, Marcus.

Oh, this is great. Very helpful. Thnx, Marcus.
Forum: Touring
10-03-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

Totally. Yes, RWGPS is amazing.

Totally. Yes, RWGPS is amazing.
Forum: Touring
10-02-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

Thank you for this! Just ordered it! Comes with a...

Thank you for this! Just ordered it! Comes with a digital download too.
Forum: Touring
10-02-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

Yeah, I haven't decided. Leaning toward...

Yeah, I haven't decided. Leaning toward hub-n-spoke. Thinking of maybe three cities. Definitely Florence would be one. Any suggestions for others? Interested in Umbria too. Maybe Perugia? Would...
Forum: Touring
10-02-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

Nice. Not familiar with Rough Guide. I'll try to...

Nice. Not familiar with Rough Guide. I'll try to find it and post back.
Forum: Touring
10-01-23, 10:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,070
Posted By Tesgin

Planning 10 days in Italy: Solo or Organized Tour?

I'm hoping to do a 10-or-so day tour in Italy in May 2024. Thinking Umbria or Tuscany. Hotels, credit card tour kind of thing.

I'm torn with whether to just do it solo - choose some cities to bed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-18, 10:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,948
Posted By Tesgin

Oh, I almost forgot: I "think" the shifters that...

Oh, I almost forgot: I "think" the shifters that were on the bike when originally purchased were Ultegra 6800. Shimano replaced those after about a year with another 6800. In February they replaced...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-18, 09:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,948
Posted By Tesgin

I'm back. I am SO sorry for dropping out of this...

I'm back. I am SO sorry for dropping out of this discussion. I've been swamped at work in anticipation of being out of town this past week, from Friday thru last night (took the weekend off, BTW, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-18, 09:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,948
Posted By Tesgin

I know, right? I'm seriously thinking about...

I know, right? I'm seriously thinking about doing that very thing. I'm going to see how this latest fix by the repair shop works. If problem continues, getting rid of this bike.

Tesgin
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-18, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,948
Posted By Tesgin

Good point. It's not so much second-guessing...

Good point. It's not so much second-guessing him, in the sense that what he describes is absolutely consistent with Shimanos documentation. That's not difficult for me. It's more that this whole...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-18, 04:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,948
Posted By Tesgin

Could wrong ferrules be cause of cable breaking repeatedly?

I bought a 2016 Trek Domane 5.2 C and have put almost 13,000 mi on it in the past two years. Ultegra shifters and derailleurs.

My problem has been the repeated breaking of cables on my right/rear...
Forum: Southeast
03-31-18, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,168
Posted By Tesgin

Skyline Drive down and back

I'm looking at doing Skyline Drive, starting at Front Royal, going down to Waynesboro for an overnight, then back.

I'm looking at breaking up each trip with an overnight at either Skyland Lodge...
Forum: Southeast
03-19-18, 06:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,634
Posted By Tesgin

I was thinking of renting a car and driving down...

I was thinking of renting a car and driving down to Cherokee with my bike and leaving the car, then riding back N. Haven't decided whether to include Skyine Drive in my journey.

I'm curious about...
Forum: Southeast
03-11-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,634
Posted By Tesgin

Thanks, Tim. I was also looking at...

Thanks, Tim.

I was also looking at September, though I was thinking of going S to N. I agree, September is probably one of the best months for a ride on the BRP, for the reasons you mentioned. ...
Forum: Southeast
03-10-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,634
Posted By Tesgin

Thank you for that. Interestingly, this article...

Thank you for that. Interestingly, this article (https://www.citizen-times.com/story/sports/outdoors/2015/02/02/parkway-motor-vehicle-accidents-rise/22765405/) summarizes that per the law...
Forum: Southeast
03-10-18, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,634
Posted By Tesgin

Is BRP safe for solo rider?

I've been thinking of doing the full Blue Ridge Parkway, from Cherokee to Waynesboro, as a solo rider. I'm wondering about safety issues. Is it safe to do it by myself?

I'm comfortable with the...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-16-18, 04:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,470
Posted By Tesgin

Really? Interesting. All the "best towns in...

Really? Interesting. All the "best towns in Michigan" sites rate the sites S of Muskegon as the highest. Surprising.


I'm guessing maybe it's cuz those towns are more about lounging on the...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-13-18, 01:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,470
Posted By Tesgin

Oh, and another question... In that...

Oh, and another question...

In that Ludington to Traverse City stretch, there are a lot of possibilities for an intermediate stop, an overnight: Frankfort/Elberta, Empire, Glen Arbor. Any...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-13-18, 01:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,470
Posted By Tesgin

This is excellent. Much appreciated. So,...

This is excellent. Much appreciated.

So, thoughts ...

chas50, were you happy with the route you took to Frankfort? There's also the Betsie Valley Trailway, which is spoken well of; however...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-11-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,470
Posted By Tesgin

Planning to tour MI West Shore this summer; suggestions?

So, I'm looking at spending a week or two exploring the west shore of MI this July (2018). Never been there. Sounds beautiful.

I'm looking at probably taking the ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
07-02-17, 11:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,593
Posted By Tesgin

So, I'm flying out to Calgary on Friday. Spending...

So, I'm flying out to Calgary on Friday. Spending two weeks in Alberta. A night in Banff, then bicycling to Lake Louise, then back to Banff for several days. Will be taking in the icefields as...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
06-05-17, 01:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,593
Posted By Tesgin

Sweet. Thank you! Tesgin

Sweet. Thank you!

Tesgin
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-27-17, 12:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,593
Posted By Tesgin

Perfect. Thank you! I'm gonna do it. ...

Perfect. Thank you!

I'm gonna do it.

Tesgin
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-24-17, 11:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,593
Posted By Tesgin

indyfabz, Thank you! This is great. Very,...

indyfabz,

Thank you! This is great. Very, very helpful.

I really like what I'm reading about the Banff/Icefields/Jasper route. The whole area sounds beautiful. My impression is that...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-22-17, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,593
Posted By Tesgin

Planning a Montana trip

Greetings, all. I'm hoping I might get some suggestions or direction for a bicycling tour of Montana for this summer. I was thinking about doing a couple of ACA tours, but I wasn't crazy about the...
Forum: Mountains-Plains Regional Rides and Events
05-22-17, 01:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 634
Posted By Tesgin

Reposting

I posted a question here but realized it was in the wrong forum. My sincere apologies. I moved it to here (http://www.bikeforums.net/mountain-plains/1108810-planning-montana-trip.html#post19602948)....
Forum: Southeast
09-04-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,169
Posted By Tesgin

Diamondback safe for cyclists?

Is the diamondback route in little switzerland, nc safe for bicycling? I understand it can be quite winding and has not much in the way of shoulders. Doesn't seem safe to me. Any thoughts?
Forum: Southeast
09-03-16, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By Tesgin

Best route from Asheville Country Inn & Suites to BRP

Hey there. I'm driving down to the beautiful state of NC next week to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway. We're staying at the Country Inn & Suites in Asheville on Tunnel Rd (199 Tunnel Rd, Asheville,...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-15-16, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,899
Posted By Tesgin

Thank you, SL. Very helpful. Tesgin

Thank you, SL. Very helpful.

Tesgin
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-15-16, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,899
Posted By Tesgin

I deserved that. I realized how redundant my...

I deserved that. I realized how redundant my wording was after I posted the question, but it made me smile. I was curious whether anyone would comment!

Any thoughts about weekday traffic on...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-11-16, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,899
Posted By Tesgin

Wow. I'm glad I asked about temperature. I was...

Wow. I'm glad I asked about temperature. I was assuming, as was my biking colleague, that September might be too warm. I had no idea it could get that cool in Sep. I wouldn't have thought of...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-11-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,899
Posted By Tesgin

Very helpful. What are the highest traffic days...

Very helpful. What are the highest traffic days on weekends? Is Friday thru Saturday -- the entire weekend -- pretty traficky? Which days are the worst?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-16, 11:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By Tesgin

Thanks, all. Very helpful. I think I'll probably...

Thanks, all. Very helpful. I think I'll probably give the Limar a try.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-09-16, 11:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,899
Posted By Tesgin

That's encouraging. I'm getting fired up....

That's encouraging. I'm getting fired up. Waiting for the weather to warm up a bit.

I will probably be looking at some mini-weekend outings in the spring, and then probably a longer outing --...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-08-16, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,899
Posted By Tesgin

Very helpful. Thank you. So, when you say...

Very helpful. Thank you.

So, when you say "summer," I'm assuming we're talking after public school lets out. So, when does it let out in VA? In NC?

So if I were to do a ride in late May, I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-16, 10:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By Tesgin

Thanks. That makes sense. Update, FWIW. ...

Thanks. That makes sense.

Update, FWIW.

I did order a Kask from Amazon. A medium, which was just too small (my head size is smack-dab in between a medium and a large). I returned it and...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-07-16, 10:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,899
Posted By Tesgin

So exactly how bad is weekend traffic on Skyline Drive on weekends?

I'm planning on exploring Skyline Drive this spring. Planning a few trips now. I live about two hours away.

I'm reading mixed things about how bad the traffic is. The consistent gist I'm getting...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-16, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By Tesgin

Looking for road helmet: Limar vs Kask?

I'm looking at getting a new road bike helmet. I currently have a Giro, but it's really more of a mtn bike helmet (larger, less venting, etc.).

I'm looking for a lower profile helmet. Mine does...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-09-15, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,134
Posted By Tesgin

Sweet. This is exactly what I was looking for. I...

Sweet. This is exactly what I was looking for. I mapped it out HERE (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/10301759) on RWGPS. I didn't include the coastline N of Langley to Freeland, just cuz of time.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-15, 12:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,695
Posted By Tesgin

I thought I should clarify that the 2013 bike was...

I thought I should clarify that the 2013 bike was actually not a $300 discount, but a $900 discount ($2600, but original list was $3500). It was $300 less than the 2016, which the other dealer...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-07-15, 12:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,134
Posted By Tesgin

Riding Whidbey Island; suggestions?

I'm visiting your beautiful state next week. I'll be biking around the Lynnwood area, then biking Whidbey Island up to Anacortes to take the ferry to the San Juans.

I'm planning out my route on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-15, 10:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,695
Posted By Tesgin

I did it. Went with the 2016 Domane 5.2. ...

I did it. Went with the 2016 Domane 5.2. Looking at the photos online of the white/silver, I didn't think I'd love it. It was "okay."

I'm surprised at how much I like it now that I have it. It's...
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