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Forum: Touring
06-17-21, 10:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,236
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Stupid me. I've rented a bike from the Trier...

Stupid me. I've rented a bike from the Trier Train Station once or twice. The bikes were fine. I think the cost is 10 euros a day.
Forum: Touring
06-16-21, 08:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,236
Posted By EarlVanDorn

My daughter was with me, so I cheated and used...

My daughter was with me, so I cheated and used trains and/or buses some. But I've ridden on the Mosel a couple of times, plus once as a teen-ager. I think it is one of the greatest routes ever,...
Forum: Touring
06-14-21, 08:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,236
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I shouldn't have any costs in getting the bike to...

I shouldn't have any costs in getting the bike to Europe and I don't intend for it to be overweight. So getting there is free. I just was hoping there might be a way to sell it at the end of my trip...
Forum: Touring
06-14-21, 06:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,236
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I've paid 10 euros a day in the past. Some seem...

I've paid 10 euros a day in the past. Some seem to have increased to 12 a day. I'm going to need a bike for three weeks, so that's 210 euros or $250. So I figure I will save some money, and there is...
Forum: Touring
06-14-21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,236
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I'm aware that a 7-speed generally isn't the...

I'm aware that a 7-speed generally isn't the greatest touring bike. I have pretty severe exercise-induced asthma so limit my biking to flat river routes as much as possible.
Forum: Touring
06-14-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,236
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Getting the bike there is actually free. Usually...

Getting the bike there is actually free. Usually I have to cobble together a trip with two airline tickets, one to NYC/ORD/BOS and the other to Europe, which makes trying to take a bike difficult....
Forum: Touring
06-09-21, 11:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,236
Posted By EarlVanDorn

What is the market for a used (Wal-Mart) bike in Europe/Germany?

I am planning a bike trip that will be centered around the Saar, Mosel, and Rhine for late July. My airplane tickets are actually from my nearby city, so it is possible for me to take a bike and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-28-18, 12:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,683
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Also, if you look at the video, the truck...

Also, if you look at the video, the truck actually pulled part way into the paved shoulder just before slamming on the brakes, essentially making it impossible for the bike rider to swerve to the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-25-18, 10:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,683
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Road rage leaves cyclist with broken neck

I don't know if it's been posted or not but thought I would share a link to a news story about a fraternity brother of mine who was injured in a road rage accident. Although his neck was broken, he...
Forum: Touring
09-26-18, 01:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,269
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I'm sorry you question my honesty. I actually...

I'm sorry you question my honesty. I actually have a little gas stove of the type you describe; it screws onto a one-pound propane tank. I had planned to bring it, but my Internet research said it...
Forum: Touring
09-25-18, 10:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,269
Posted By EarlVanDorn

As I noted in a post above, I'm going to skip the...

As I noted in a post above, I'm going to skip the induction plate for this solo trip. If traveling with a group it would be more worthwhile.

The 14-pound figure I noted was a maximum amount. I...
Forum: Touring
09-25-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,269
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I sorta agree on this. I'm thinking there is a...

I sorta agree on this. I'm thinking there is a lot to be said for waiting to take an induction plate until several people are traveling together. A small kettle for coffee in the morning, paired with...
Forum: Touring
09-25-18, 10:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,269
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Thanks fietsbob. I'm going to be tent camping...

Thanks fietsbob. I'm going to be tent camping rather than staying in hostels, so worried that kitchen facilities might be random.

I'm going to have to buy in Europe since I'm leaving in 10 days....
Forum: Touring
09-25-18, 09:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,269
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Anyone ever carry an induction hot plate?

I have a one-week solo trip planned to bike on the Mosel coming up in about 10 days. I managed to get a $525 air fare to Amsterdam on BA/American, which is unbelievably low for flyover country; train...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-31-18, 01:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 28,154
Posted By EarlVanDorn

No question the 16" inch wheels make it much...

No question the 16" inch wheels make it much easier to fit in a suitcase. I can see how it would be nearly impossible to fit a bike with 20-inch wheels into a suitcase without some work.

My...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-18, 09:19 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 28,154
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I bought a couple of Vilano APEX 6-speed folders...

I bought a couple of Vilano APEX 6-speed folders a couple of years ago with plans to take them to Europe. My daughter declared that she didn't want to ride on a folding bike, so we rented bikes in...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-30-14, 11:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,406
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Well, I've got to report that the folding bike...

Well, I've got to report that the folding bike issue is settled as far as Europe is concerned. My daughter has made it very plain that she doesn't want to tour on folding bikes. Let's face it, they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-14, 02:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,406
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Atom called me the OP, but actually he was the OP...

Atom called me the OP, but actually he was the OP in this thread. But to make it clear, I am not mechanically inclined. If my car gets a flat tire I call a tow truck.

The thing I like about the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-14, 11:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,406
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Will the Raleigh Twenty fit inside a standard...

Will the Raleigh Twenty fit inside a standard suitcase? If not, I would be looking at about $900 in airline charges to take it to Europe, as my trip over is on separate tickets and I have two flights...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-14, 08:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,406
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Atom, I could have bought a bike in Europe,...

Atom,

I could have bought a bike in Europe, but the problem was uncertainty! My guess is it would be much more expensive; everything else is, save wine. It was going to cost $270 to rent a bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 121,804
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I would really like to see you pack this bike in...

I would really like to see you pack this bike in a larger suitcase, to see if it could be done without as much disassembly. Say a 30x21x11 or 30x20x12 polycarbinate, which would put you right at 62...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-14, 07:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,406
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I just bought this bike off of Amazon for $150....

I just bought this bike off of Amazon for $150. As the OP pointed out, it's a lot of bike for the money, but there are some problems.

I am wanting a bike to use in Europe this summer that I can...
Forum: Touring
06-23-14, 01:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,339
Posted By EarlVanDorn

We're going to arrive in Heidelberg at around 11...

We're going to arrive in Heidelberg at around 11 a.m. on July 26 and will leave the next day. My only goal is to buy or rent a bike if needed. After that we're going Chur, Valduz, Lindau,...
Forum: Touring
06-19-14, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,339
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Briwasson, you have given me much of the...

Briwasson, you have given me much of the information I need. I'm sure the Real Markt bike will be fairly low quality, but I only want to use it for about 250 miles over two weeks. I figure I can sell...
Forum: Touring
06-18-14, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,339
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I've got a cheapo bike from Wal-Mart, and it's...

I've got a cheapo bike from Wal-Mart, and it's good enough for what I use it for. I really don't ride very much, but I really enjoy touring in Europe by bike. If a $150 bike will go 400 miles, that's...
Forum: Touring
06-18-14, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,339
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Juha, Since I am taking at least two flights...

Juha,

Since I am taking at least two flights on two separate airlines the oversized baggage cost could be as high as $150 per flight, or $300.

Part of the problem is that I'm used to U.S....
Forum: Touring
06-18-14, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,339
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Buying/renting bike in Heidelberg, Germany

My daughter and I will be going to Europe and plan to do some biking. The cost of taking a bike with us and the logistics of the whole thing are just really frustrating. We got really cheap tickets...
Forum: Europe
05-09-14, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,088
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Thanks Pedaleur. Only problem is that an advance...

Thanks Pedaleur. Only problem is that an advance Heidelburg to Chur is 29 euros and my daughter goes free. Hard to beat!
Forum: Europe
05-05-14, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,088
Posted By EarlVanDorn

German rail bike reservation

I haven't seen this exact question. I wish to buy some advance purchase German rail tickets, including one from say Heidelberg to Chur, Switzerland. They are dirt cheap when purchased in advance....
Forum: Touring
02-26-14, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Thanks Raybo and Doug. Raybo, I don't find flat...

Thanks Raybo and Doug. Raybo, I don't find flat "uninteresting." That's really what I'm seeking out with the Rhine/Constance route. Your photos are beautiful, although I must say the Rheinfall to...
Forum: Touring
02-26-14, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,692
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Novice Rhine trip advice wanted: Disentis-Chur-Lake Konstanz-Rheinfall-Basel

I am a novice biker and have exercise-induced asthma, so there is a limit to how hard I can exert myself (if I build up my endurance it does help, though). Anyway, last summer my daughter and I...
Forum: Touring
04-08-13, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I've done the only reasonable thing. I've ordered...

I've done the only reasonable thing. I've ordered a carry-on bag that I think will be suitable if perhaps a big large. It has a special slot for laptops.

I rode bikes a lot as a teen and young...
Forum: Touring
04-07-13, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By EarlVanDorn

How big a bag can go on rack?

I have no experience with bike touring. I want to bike up the Saar River with my 13-year-old daughter. We are going to be doing a very slow-go of it, only 15-20 miles most days. I'm planning on...
Forum: Touring
03-06-12, 11:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,662
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Right now it's more of a dream than a plan. It...

Right now it's more of a dream than a plan. It would be the last part of July, but as of now we don't have tickets and to be honest the money. But we have lots of airline miles and sometimes money...
Forum: Touring
03-06-12, 11:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,616
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I walked up on some land that was for sale once...

I walked up on some land that was for sale once and got "charged" by a herd of cows. Scared me silly. I'm convinced they saw a human and thought it was feeding time. May have been the same with you.
Forum: Touring
02-25-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,662
Posted By EarlVanDorn

You are right, 50 miles is too much, especially...

You are right, 50 miles is too much, especially right off the bat! When I took a Europe bike trip as a teen, we started out with about 20 to 25 miles per day. At the end we were always doing more...
Forum: Touring
02-19-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,662
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I gave the Netherlands some thought, particularly...

I gave the Netherlands some thought, particularly going from Amsterdam to Brussels, but just decided against it for now. The Moselle route and the Danube route are almost completely flat. Whatever...
Forum: Touring
02-09-12, 10:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,662
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Thanks for all your comments. As you know,...

Thanks for all your comments. As you know, planning these things is half the fun! I had essentially ruled out camping, just because a family tent will weigh 12 pounds or so, and then everyone will...
Forum: Touring
02-08-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,662
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I'm actually looking at the Citizen Tokyo bike....

I'm actually looking at the Citizen Tokyo bike. After shipping and adding a spring seat and rack the cost is $260. I'm also keeping a close eye on ebay and Craigslist. The Tokyo looks like it will...
Forum: Touring
02-08-12, 06:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,662
Posted By EarlVanDorn

While the route I mentioned isn't set in stone,...

While the route I mentioned isn't set in stone, it is a flat route that hugs the riverside. I think both have slight drops, say 300 or so feet over several days. I don't think that will make any...
Forum: Touring
02-07-12, 11:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,662
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Europe family bike trip for novices

Right now no one in my family even owns a bicycle, although I just bought one off ebay. We live in a terrible town for bike riding because of hills and no bike trails, so the fact is that we aren't...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-03-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,041
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I am sort of in your situation. I recently saw an...

I am sort of in your situation. I recently saw an older Dahon "Stowaway" on eBay. It looked to be in good shape and had the travel bag. I paid $79. It was in Atlanta and my niece picked it up for me....
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-02-12, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,318
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Thanks guys for your comments. I just bought an...

Thanks guys for your comments. I just bought an antique Dahon Stowaway off eBay for $80. My niece picked it up for me and it is in Atlanta while I'm in Mississippi. I'm pretty sure it has 16-inch...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-29-12, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,934
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I'm glad to see you guys like the Citizen bikes....

I'm glad to see you guys like the Citizen bikes. I'm thinking about getting a Tokyo, so that it will pack in a suitcase for a trip to Europe. I just bought a Dahon Stowaway on eBay for $75, and it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,318
Posted By EarlVanDorn

I am trying to avoid taking the bike completely...

I am trying to avoid taking the bike completely apart! If it is ever reduced to bolts and small pieces I'm afraid bolts and small pieces it will stay. Plus I'm planning on taking kids, so everything...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-12, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,318
Posted By EarlVanDorn

Anyone pack a Citizen Tokyo in a suitcase?

I'm thinking about getting a folding bike. I was interested in the Citizen Gotham and Miami, but the Tokyo model with 16" wheels looks like it might fit in a suitcase.

My rolling suitcase has a...
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