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Forum: Touring
08-22-19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,850
Posted By spinnaker

Carson street is a LONG street. It depends on...

Carson street is a LONG street. It depends on where you are, Between Mckees Rocks and Pittsburgh, it can be dangerous during rush hour. Southside is not bad at all unless late at night and...
Forum: Touring
08-22-19, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,850
Posted By spinnaker

You will be very close to Bicycle Heaven. ...

You will be very close to Bicycle Heaven. Suggest you check them out before you set out. Unfortunately, they don't open till 10AM,
Forum: Touring
08-21-19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,850
Posted By spinnaker

Ah sorry did not know there was one there. ...

Ah sorry did not know there was one there.

10th Street is easy peasy. I would not feel uncomfortable at all. I would take Smithfield to 10th St. But DO NOT ride the bike lane. It is...
Forum: Touring
08-21-19, 11:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,850
Posted By spinnaker

My personal opion is that you should try to get a...

My personal opion is that you should try to get a hotel closer to the train station. For one you are going to be getting in so late and it is going to take a little less than an hour to get to your...
Forum: Touring
08-20-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,295
Posted By spinnaker

I guess any deer or other animals that venture on...

I guess any deer or other animals that venture on to the road will be given a ticket? ;)
08-16-19, 09:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,776
Posted By spinnaker

What style do you have? The ones with the...

What style do you have? The ones with the earplugs? I think they are called RTE? Device goes behind the ear then there is almost like a earbud that goes in your ear. I beleive there is...
08-16-19, 09:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,776
Posted By spinnaker

So you wear BTE and not RTE? RTE seem to be the...

So you wear BTE and not RTE? RTE seem to be the most popular but I understand that BTE is better for sweaty conditions. I am very reluctant to buy from costco or walmart. My hearing is too bad for...
08-16-19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,776
Posted By spinnaker

Do you have hearing aids and use them when riding?

Dammit. I think I am to a point whee I will need to get hearing aids. My hearing has been going bad for years but I think it has gotten to a level where I need help.

I was wondering if anyone...
08-10-19, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,326
Posted By spinnaker

"incredibly strong" until you fail to suction one...

"incredibly strong" until you fail to suction one correctly or it simply fails. You tested in a stable enviroment. There is a heck of a lot of vibration and flexing going on your roof. It is an...
08-10-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,326
Posted By spinnaker

You would never catch me using a roof rack let...

You would never catch me using a roof rack let alone one with suction cups. Suction cups are you serious?


Roof racks have too many problems. You risk the roof being scratched every time you...
Forum: Touring
08-09-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,850
Posted By spinnaker

Actually Amtrak will take any number of bikes as...

Actually Amtrak will take any number of bikes as long as it is boxed. But you can only do that in Pittsburgh and DC (on the route in question)
Forum: Touring
08-09-19, 08:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,615
Posted By spinnaker

That could be a big problem with controlling...

That could be a big problem with controlling speed down the hill. People are already going too fast on the limestone.
08-07-19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By spinnaker

I have been in the general area in September a...

I have been in the general area in September a couple of times now. Expect alot of rain. You can get two days straight no problem. The good news, few tourists and airfare is relatively cheap...
Forum: Touring
08-07-19, 05:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,615
Posted By spinnaker

Since when are they putting down any kind of...

Since when are they putting down any kind of surface on the C&O? I thought the idea was to keep the original dirt surface?
Forum: Touring
08-07-19, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,850
Posted By spinnaker

Casa Spinnaker PLEASE! This is a high class...

Casa Spinnaker PLEASE! This is a high class establishment. We ain't no local yokel flea bag motel.

We charge extra for fleas. :)
Forum: Touring
08-07-19, 03:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,850
Posted By spinnaker

He will likely stay at Casa Spinnaker. $0 a night...

He will likely stay at Casa Spinnaker. $0 a night though I would not call the breakfast "incredible". :) They are also used to dealing with cyclists.

I just hope robow will be checking in on a...
08-05-19, 08:00 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,696
Posted By spinnaker

The big question. Where is KittyBikes? ;) ...

The big question. Where is KittyBikes? ;)

Edit: Oh she posted. So many posts I lost that one. ;)
Forum: Touring
08-04-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,207
Posted By spinnaker

Long thread. Did the OPs question get answered? ...

Long thread. Did the OPs question get answered? Banff to Jasper or the other way around. Which is easier?

I want to do this but want to end in Jasper then take the Via to Vancouver.
...
Forum: Touring
08-04-19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,207
Posted By spinnaker

That is amazing! Doesn't look like a photo. Maybe...

That is amazing! Doesn't look like a photo. Maybe a Bob Ross painting,
08-03-19, 08:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,696
Posted By spinnaker

Talk about someone that can't read. And wow you...

Talk about someone that can't read. And wow you really hurt me that I am on your ignore list. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
08-03-19, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,274
Posted By spinnaker

There ws a good reason someone tossed it out. ...

There ws a good reason someone tossed it out. Not worth saving.
08-03-19, 07:44 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,696
Posted By spinnaker

Trainers can be uncomfortable., Get a dedicated...

Trainers can be uncomfortable., Get a dedicated recumbent exercise bike or an elliptical. Far more comfortable. With an political you can easily, read or watch TV to pass the time.

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Forum: Touring
08-02-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,486
Posted By spinnaker

Ride with GPS. https://ridewithgps.com/ ...

Ride with GPS.

https://ridewithgps.com/

There is also Strava which will give you heat maps

https://www.strava.com/
08-02-19, 08:49 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,696
Posted By spinnaker

And the very best advice (if you have not done so...

And the very best advice (if you have not done so already). SEE YOUR DOCTOR. And tell her or him what you are planning.

I also should say congratulations on wanting to get back into shape. That is...
08-02-19, 08:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,696
Posted By spinnaker

NOPE! Horrible advice. You know nothing about the...

NOPE! Horrible advice. You know nothing about the OP.

The only good part about it is setting a goal. But make it a reasonable one that you know you can attain . Pick a hill that you aren't able...
08-02-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,696
Posted By spinnaker

I remember when I first got back into cycling....

I remember when I first got back into cycling. The hills here seemed like enormous mountains. After a season they got a lot easier.; Now I look at those same "mountains" and laugh. They now seem...
Forum: Touring
08-02-19, 06:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,486
Posted By spinnaker

It does a profile for you. Could not be easier....

It does a profile for you. Could not be easier. Here is the proposed route.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/896x124/capture_6bd41da089598f2c1378e0bd8855361f6ca21d55.png

...
Forum: Touring
08-02-19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,486
Posted By spinnaker

I am thinking that maybe I should take a trip out...

I am thinking that maybe I should take a trip out there sometime and do sort of a hub and spoke type tour. Really just day rides from a hotel. See how far I can climb then turn around and head...
Forum: Touring
08-02-19, 10:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,486
Posted By spinnaker

Yes typo. Thank you. I reported this post so...

Yes typo. Thank you.

I reported this post so maybe a mod will pick it up.
Forum: Touring
08-02-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,486
Posted By spinnaker

Here is the basic route. ...

Here is the basic route.
...
08-01-19, 09:03 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,360
Posted By spinnaker

The thing worse than dying is getting hit so...

The thing worse than dying is getting hit so badly, you live but just barely. I think I would rather just be killed in the accident.
08-01-19, 09:01 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 45,360
Posted By spinnaker

You should be scared. That is what keeps you on...

You should be scared. That is what keeps you on your toes. But don't let it rule your life. Go out and enjoy it.

I think about it from time to time Scares me a bit. I get most scared...
Forum: Touring
08-01-19, 07:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,486
Posted By spinnaker

Denver to Glenwood Springs?

A post in the recent bike path threads got me thinking. I did not realize how far some of those bike paths extend. And with Mt. Hood under my belt, mayabe it is time for another challenge? OK Mt...
Forum: Touring
08-01-19, 03:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,927
Posted By spinnaker

I aslo find it very strange why you would pick...

I aslo find it very strange why you would pick the Carpenters Training Center near Robinson, as you starting location. Which just happens to be a couple of miles from my home.; :eek: I ride by...
Forum: Touring
08-01-19, 02:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,927
Posted By spinnaker

Well you got me COMPLETELY confused. Keystone...

Well you got me COMPLETELY confused. Keystone what??? The link you posted is a 1,700+ mile route and is mostly roads.
Forum: Touring
07-29-19, 10:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,927
Posted By spinnaker

That is no where near "narrow-ish:. The Great...

That is no where near "narrow-ish:. The Great Allegheny Passage is limestone but you will have no issues at all with that size of tire. You could probably go narrower.

The GAP would be the...
Forum: Touring
07-27-19, 05:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,082
Posted By spinnaker

It was really just a joke. But seriously, in...

It was really just a joke.

But seriously, in my limited experience it does not seem to matter one way or the other. The lights certainly did not slow anyone down.

And in one instance, I got...
Forum: Touring
07-27-19, 12:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,082
Posted By spinnaker

One thought all the warning lights that you can...

One thought all the warning lights that you can activate when entering a tunnel with a bicycle. IMHO it is akin to putting chum in the water. ;)
Forum: Touring
07-23-19, 09:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,442
Posted By spinnaker

Many of the European river cruises will carry...

Many of the European river cruises will carry bikes. Ride as far as you want and meet the boat. Sort of a moving base. ;)
Forum: Touring
07-21-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,059
Posted By spinnaker

My understanding that this it is a bad idea. I...

My understanding that this it is a bad idea. I hear there are a lot of thefts from that location. I would take it with me. A PITA but not exactly painful either. One of these days we will see a ramp....
07-21-19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By spinnaker

I ask again. Why are you complaining yet again...

I ask again. Why are you complaining yet again about a problem that can't be fixed in the past but is now fixed?

And the airlines didn't "stick" you with anything. You chose to use their service....
Forum: Touring
07-20-19, 10:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,671
Posted By spinnaker

You should have to walk through a think similar...

You should have to walk through a think similar to the luggage size tester they have. One this one, if you don't fit, lights flash an an alarm goes off. You then need to buy two seats.

And if you...
07-20-19, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By spinnaker

You can't change the past. Be happy they...

You can't change the past. Be happy they changed it now and did not double rates.
07-20-19, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By spinnaker

Well they didn't so....... There were always...

Well they didn't so.......

There were always other alternatives at least for inside your own country. .
07-20-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,373
Posted By spinnaker

That is the universal signal for passing gas and...

That is the universal signal for passing gas and to avoid the area. She was doing you a huge favor.
07-20-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,924
Posted By spinnaker

After your grimy sweaty hands have been all over...

After your grimy sweaty hands have been all over it?

You question was really meant as a joke right? Please tell us it was meant as a joke.
07-20-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,130
Posted By spinnaker

https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1178754-i-never...

https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1178754-i-never-thought-i-d-say-but-good-job-delta.html
Forum: Touring
07-20-19, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,671
Posted By spinnaker

It has always been my argument that if you add up...

It has always been my argument that if you add up the weight of me, my bike and my gear that is probably less than the weight of many Americans alone. So why should I be forced to pay more? ;)
Forum: Touring
07-20-19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,671
Posted By spinnaker

Not to look a gift horse in the mouth but what do...

Not to look a gift horse in the mouth but what do you all think is behind the recent turn of events for American and Delta?
Forum: Touring
07-20-19, 08:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,671
Posted By spinnaker

I bought a used case a few years ago and have not...

I bought a used case a few years ago and have not used it for a number of trips. But last few were point to point so it was a regular bike box.

But on my last loop trip od Spokane, Southwest...
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