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03-28-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 442
Posted By Roughstuff

I think it has mad me a better driver, simply...

I think it has mad me a better driver, simply because I am so aware of what goes on in the roadway when I'm cycling, I try and be JUST as aware when I am driving. I make sure I am aware of my blind...
Forum: Touring
02-23-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,315
Posted By Roughstuff

Ooops, time to discuss summer 2024 touring plans?

Cascadia for me summer 2024: from Shasta in northern California to The Canadian border.
02-23-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,383
Posted By Roughstuff

Ah yes...when ya don't like a discussion item,...

Ah yes...when ya don't like a discussion item, ban it! Welcome to 1984!

And like I said, I use a buggy whip. Much easier, quicker, and delightfully painful.

Washington state sure is an amazing...
02-22-24, 02:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,383
Posted By Roughstuff

I bike in cougar country in the northern Siskyous...

I bike in cougar country in the northern Siskyous and Marble Mts of California. I was always instructed by locals to be as aggressive, threatening, and armed if possible. They are some tough kitties!...
Forum: Touring
02-16-24, 03:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,787
Posted By Roughstuff

"I never thought of that as necessarily a...

"I never thought of that as necessarily a terrible thing. I always assumed that folks would be using it to get help and may not be hosting. I was fine with that. The only time I felt like they...
Forum: Touring
01-19-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,602
Posted By Roughstuff

I go with a simple Work Ready 3XXL, and let the...

I go with a simple Work Ready 3XXL, and let the excess bulk do all the ventilation for me. Nice bright colors and reflecting strips.
Forum: Touring
01-19-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,487
Posted By Roughstuff

Any tour, any time, anywhere is the BEST! And as...

Any tour, any time, anywhere is the BEST! And as usual I love the pictures.
Forum: Touring
01-05-24, 02:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,637
Posted By Roughstuff

I did a lot of those tour routes, except not the...

I did a lot of those tour routes, except not the southern Island. I like to wild camp which was a bit awkward in Korea; but I still enjoyed the tours.
Forum: Touring
12-19-23, 02:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,826
Posted By Roughstuff

A bad day touring beats a good day workin'!

A bad day touring beats a good day workin'!
Forum: Touring
12-18-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,319
Posted By Roughstuff

I finished a year of graduate work at Oregon...

I finished a year of graduate work at Oregon State, and decided to ride my bike back home to New England. Threw away a massive amount of stuff, packed the rest in UPS and sent it home. Hopped on my...
Forum: Touring
12-15-23, 01:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,571
Posted By Roughstuff

My world tour was more about seeing remarkable...

My world tour was more about seeing remarkable vistas and natural wonders, not seeing places where tourists run rampant. Not that I didn't see the latter occasionally (I was at the Taj Mahal new...
12-07-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,584
Posted By Roughstuff

REALLY!? I have my doubts about the pedestrian...

REALLY!? I have my doubts about the pedestrian data, but some of my fellow riders are taking a bit of nip?
Forum: Touring
12-05-23, 02:38 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,598
Posted By Roughstuff

Photos photos photos! You can never have too many...

Photos photos photos! You can never have too many photos! Keep 'em coming.
12-05-23, 02:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,584
Posted By Roughstuff

In addition, back in the 1970 envirowhacko days...

In addition, back in the 1970 envirowhacko days of "68 F and 55 MPH are my limits," there were hysterical projections of what would happen if these parameters were modified or horrors, eliminated....
11-30-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,483
Posted By Roughstuff

Yes, the same studies show that swearing,...

Yes, the same studies show that swearing, especially prolonged blue streaks, releases chemicals which relax the part of the brain. You will notice that most swear words contain a lot of "explosive...
11-17-23, 01:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 939
Posted By Roughstuff

"You’ll see markings on the road for bicycles,...

"You’ll see markings on the road for bicycles, which began appearing 3 or 4 years ago, but cars are permitted to drive or park on them."

Yikes...cars can drive or park on a bicycle in Tokyo?
...
Forum: Touring
11-15-23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,121
Posted By Roughstuff

I am indeed impressed with all the photos you...

I am indeed impressed with all the photos you folks have posted of your icy/muddy/difficult roads! I have ridden at high altitudes before (Agua Negra in south america, about 15,400 feet, as well as...
11-15-23, 01:01 PM
11-02-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,384
Posted By Roughstuff

Come ON FOLKS, this is CHICAGO we are talking...

Come ON FOLKS, this is CHICAGO we are talking about here. The very locus of police and prosecutorial emasculation. While I think that community involvement and meetings with the Prosecutorial Staff...
Forum: Touring
10-27-23, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By Roughstuff

I've had dogs or packs off dogs do the same...

I've had dogs or packs off dogs do the same thing. I stop, smile, pet 'em, and they wag their tails after giving you a good sniff. But get back in the saddle and ride off, and WOOF! Off they go...
Forum: Touring
10-19-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By Roughstuff

Beautiful country with awesome scenery and...

Beautiful country with awesome scenery and obviously, history. I crossed in from Greece and spent a day or two in Istanbul, then rode over to Kastamanou to see the total eclipse (this was fall 1999)....
10-18-23, 10:37 AM
10-12-23, 01:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 757
Posted By Roughstuff

Biking and Walking is better than being in LOVE!!!!

https://www.insidehook.com/article/health-and-fitness/commuting-foot-mental-health


If you don't want to hit the link the gist of the article is that establishing foot/walking/biking friendly...
Forum: Touring
10-10-23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,483
Posted By Roughstuff

Yup! 28 front 36 back all the way!

Yup! 28 front 36 back all the way!
10-06-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,993
Posted By Roughstuff

YEs...word filter. Fascism comes to Bike Forums.

YEs...word filter. Fascism comes to Bike Forums.
10-03-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,777
Posted By Roughstuff

705 surrounded by national forest is even better.

705 surrounded by national forest is even better.
Forum: Touring
10-03-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 773
Posted By Roughstuff

I think the old Let's Go! Europe! books used to...

I think the old Let's Go! Europe! books used to suggest you could do it on five dollars a day, but that was back in the 1960s.

Here is a far more meaningful chart on the value of the Euro against...
Forum: Touring
10-02-23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 773
Posted By Roughstuff

I'm a bit confused about some of this. It is...

I'm a bit confused about some of this. It is unfortunate that something akin to "bikeflights" hasn't evolved for international travel. Or has it? Should it? It would save you having to bring your...
Forum: Touring
10-02-23, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 773
Posted By Roughstuff

One of the many things I hate about the Euro is...

One of the many things I hate about the Euro is it put an end to "currency travel," where you could always find a country whose currency was in the doghouse for whatever reason (usually Italy,...
Forum: Touring
09-29-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,081
Posted By Roughstuff

sometimes you will see service roads but be...

sometimes you will see service roads but be careful, I’ve ridden miles on them only to have them end and have a ten foot barb wire fence between me and the interstate. This happened to me once on i5...
09-29-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,451
Posted By Roughstuff

If it works, do it! Much like the folks who use...

If it works, do it! Much like the folks who use crash-test-dummies (the dummies, not the band) to avoid "High Occupancy" lanes.
09-29-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,451
Posted By Roughstuff

Would Senator Fetterman cycle in a HOODIE??

Would Senator Fetterman cycle in a HOODIE??
Forum: Touring
09-29-23, 11:58 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,081
Posted By Roughstuff

Thanks for all that.

Thanks for all that.
Forum: Touring
09-28-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,081
Posted By Roughstuff

I define the coast ranges as everywhere from the...

I define the coast ranges as everywhere from the "coast" to the I5 corridor. If you decide to "ride inland," there are quite a few roads that go north/south in this area, with many east-west roads...
Forum: Touring
09-28-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,081
Posted By Roughstuff

Correct. Out here in the real 'Murica (west of...

Correct. Out here in the real 'Murica (west of the 100th meridian) there are many places which allow bicycles on interstates if necessary and sometimes always. The shoulders are the WIDEST lane on...
09-26-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,993
Posted By Roughstuff

Brain analysis is on a par with phrenology…

with the possible exceptions of Astrology and Ayurvedic medicine, nowhere has statistics been more bastardized than in “relationships between” brain size/shape/density/color/ or whatever and...
09-26-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,993
Posted By Roughstuff

The basic question here is why are these animals...

The basic question here is why are these animals even on the street? Any bets on how long their "rap" sheet is?
09-24-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,993
Posted By Roughstuff

oh come on folks, we all KNOW IT’S DUE TO CLIMATE...

oh come on folks, we all KNOW IT’S DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE!
09-23-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,993
Posted By Roughstuff

When I ride in the rain on tours, I have a...

When I ride in the rain on tours, I have a running score from executing slugs. If I run it over it’s a point. If it makes a pop it’s two points. If I run it over from one end to the other, and the...
09-22-23, 01:58 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,993
Posted By Roughstuff

The Ferguson effect comes home to roost.

The Ferguson effect comes home to roost.
09-22-23, 01:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,993
Posted By Roughstuff

Gee looking at the photos I'm so SURPRISED! ...

Gee looking at the photos I'm so SURPRISED!

I think this does have bearing on "advocacy and safety" because effective timely prosecution and sentnecing will prevent such behavior from becoming...
Forum: Touring
09-21-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,741
Posted By Roughstuff

Google ANYTHING isn't necessarily your friend.

Google ANYTHING isn't necessarily your friend.
Forum: Touring
09-16-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 947
Posted By Roughstuff

Many choices

I’ve done numerous cross country and overseas tours, so I’ll only add that my favorite summer six month tour (April to October) is the Sierra/cascade route, starting in the southern border on April...
09-15-23, 12:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,451
Posted By Roughstuff

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2105_2917215589d3c8df1a8d6ba2938736e802b5861e.jpeg
09-15-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,451
Posted By Roughstuff

You guys are no fun

Years ago I was riding near Whitefish, Montana. It was a smaller town back then! I remember I had on a pair of really shiny European cut lascivious spandex. I was on a slow road through town. This...
09-13-23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,293
Posted By Roughstuff

Correct, but the FACT that you were speeding,...

Correct, but the FACT that you were speeding, intoxicated, or texting, has to be verified and proven in a COURT OF LAW, not by the simple statement of police, or observers, or members of the "Society...
09-13-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,293
Posted By Roughstuff

I would replace "is assumed" to "should be...

I would replace "is assumed" to "should be assumed" in your comment, but the rest is spot on.

That is because today SEMANTICS is everything, and silly old notions like "innocent until proven...
09-12-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 8,904
Posted By Roughstuff

It is ok to walk DOWN steep hills, too! I have...

It is ok to walk DOWN steep hills, too! I have horrible visions of my cables snapping and riding downhill at sportscar type speeds while I am frozen with fear, can't even steer properly, and end up...
09-07-23, 07:26 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,892
Posted By Roughstuff

or, in so many words, embrace the brake!!!

or, in so many words, embrace the brake!!!
09-06-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,892
Posted By Roughstuff

In many accidents the responsibility for the...

In many accidents the responsibility for the crash can be apportioned among the vehicle(s) (maybe more than two) once the circumstances become clear. With many cameras on the highway and incidentally...
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