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Forum: Eastern Canada
03-10-13, 11:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 983
Posted By arie

Thanks for adding to the tower (yes, CN Tower of...

Thanks for adding to the tower (yes, CN Tower of course) but still more about that Google Maps tool I've always overlooked re public transport!!! Feeling rather stupid about that.

I think now we...
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-10-13, 03:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 983
Posted By arie

Boudicca and Lucille, unfortunately my wife does...

Boudicca and Lucille, unfortunately my wife does not drive, I also considered the car rental idea. After all, she will need more time for the jetlag recover, I think I'm going to buy a bike then....
Forum: Introductions
03-10-13, 02:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 217
Posted By arie

Cheers from Netherlands

After some cycling till about five years ago, in Europe and some trips in the south-west USA, I hope to use a bicycle as much as possible when crossing America between Toronto and Vancouver, through...
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-07-13, 02:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 983
Posted By arie

+U.S. tends to be cheaper for bikes, but then you...

+U.S. tends to be cheaper for bikes, but then you have to ship a bike to Canada from Chicago, and that will probably cost you more than the bike price savings. (Airlines...)+

Hi Boudicca, I had to...
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-06-13, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 983
Posted By arie

Great replies, thanks

Again, thanks very much.
I still wonder if it's much cheaper to buy one in the USA. I did some 5 years ago - rather cheap - and everything went smoothly, left it.

Cheers, Arie

NB. Some nice...
Forum: Eastern Canada
03-05-13, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 983
Posted By arie

Buy or rent a bicycle

Dear posters,
Arriving in Toronto 2nd of May and get a Cruise Canada Camper the next day in Bolton for a 3 weekst trip to Vancouver.
Spending some days in Toronto.
To get around I often cycle and...
Forum: Europe
12-03-12, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By arie

Hi consularrider, in this forum there are for...

Hi consularrider, in this forum there are for sure topics about Ukraine

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=16

cheers, A.
Forum: Southwest
12-03-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,689
Posted By arie

Tucson. Cheers from Europe, my second bike is...

Tucson.
Cheers from Europe, my second bike is in n.w. Tucson and every two years I come to the cycle paradise.
Forum: Europe
03-07-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,324
Posted By arie

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?...

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1741957

I think poster number 2 on this thread might have useful info.
Forum: Touring
03-03-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By arie

...and this Germand RadForum has got an English...

...and this Germand RadForum has got an English section
and since German is almost similar to dutch, useful might be: http://www.wereldfietser.nl ...and for the people who think they're in Babylon...
Forum: Europe
11-18-08, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,093
Posted By arie

Hi Zonatandem, je Nederlands is voortreffelijk....

Hi Zonatandem, je Nederlands is voortreffelijk. Beter dan dat van mijn nicht in Tucson.;-)
Forum: Europe
11-18-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,028
Posted By arie

I think price-wise USA is cheaper. Good towns:...

I think price-wise USA is cheaper.
Good towns: all towns in the Loire-Indre-Cher area
Forum: Southwest
10-29-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,877
Posted By arie

Us = tus

Us = tus
Forum: Southwest
10-29-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,877
Posted By arie

To search for rides: ...

To search for rides:
http://www.roadbikerides.com/

I rode in Tucson and Albquerque last year April and I prefer US by far. Maybe I should even more in winter. The traffic in town (ABQ is rather...
Forum: Southwest
10-26-08, 02:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,319
Posted By arie

Tucson: Fully agree to Zonatandem, was riding...

Tucson: Fully agree to Zonatandem, was riding there a week (April 2007).
Albuquerque. Less bicycle-friendly: traffic, askig the way, pretty rude bus drivers in the 'centre'. A long cycle-path along...
Forum: Europe
10-17-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,482
Posted By arie

I rode the Julier pass on the 8th September....

I rode the Julier pass on the 8th September. Traffic was not very heavy. It was a petty strenuous climb, from Bivio to the Pass. I liked the route from Chur to Bivio more than the climbing from Bivio...
Forum: Europe
10-02-08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,009
Posted By arie

Hi biff, fantastic, descending from Silva Plana...

Hi biff,
fantastic, descending from Silva Plana to Como Lake and there were indeed some very nice B & B's.
Hope you'll have a good time.
Arie
http://usarie.reismee.nl/
Forum: United Kingdom
10-01-08, 01:05 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,615
Posted By arie

I've visited London and the south 12 times since...

I've visited London and the south 12 times since 1966 (attending the WorldChampionship Football at Wembley).
Am I a Londoner now?
Forum: Europe
10-01-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,009
Posted By arie

Still interested?

Biff, are you still intersted in some information since:
-I was in that area some weeks ago;
-and you didn't react to the people who were so kind as to try to help you

???


Arie
Forum: Southwest
10-01-08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,102
Posted By arie

I liked the path along the river best (it's very...

I liked the path along the river best (it's very wide, so an ideal share-the-road path) when I visited Tucson last year. But no problems riding on e.g. Ina or Oracle Road. I did very often.
Only -...
Forum: Europe
08-12-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,009
Posted By arie

http://www.bed-and-breakfast-in-italy.com/bb_lomba...

http://www.bed-and-breakfast-in-italy.com/bb_lombardy.cfm
Forum: Europe
07-26-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By arie

http://www.rad-forum.de/cfrm

http://www.rad-forum.de/cfrm
Forum: Europe
07-26-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,740
Posted By arie

First time I hear about Ireland Wales...?... ...

First time I hear about Ireland Wales...?...

What's interesting: at many forums (e.g.Thorntree) the UK and Europe are two different regions.
Forum: Southwest
07-08-08, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 973
Posted By arie

I was in Flag for some days last year to take a...

I was in Flag for some days last year to take a break in a cycling-tour. Relaxed town, nce people, moderate traffic. Nice memories at the magnificent tour into Oak Creek Canyon.
Sorry, not much...
Forum: Touring
05-29-08, 03:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,360
Posted By arie

Switzerland

I like Switzerland and the Swiss people. That's why I don't understand boosting the country because of the densest railway system and the most cycle friendly nation in Europe.

Just promote...
Forum: Touring
05-29-08, 03:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,360
Posted By arie

Italy list

Agree, only 6 is not right
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-08, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By arie

Maybe I'm going to do so next month; that's why I...

Maybe I'm going to do so next month; that's why I was curious about answers and experiences. And checked the item...
Maybe now someone can tell something?

Thanks, Arie
Forum: Touring
05-29-08, 02:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,657
Posted By arie

...some addtional opinion: we come all the way...

...some addtional opinion:
we come all the way from the Netherlands to:
-visit some people in Bismarck
-and to visit Yellowstone (by car) with our hosts.
(and I got permission to make a short...
Forum: Touring
05-29-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,657
Posted By arie

Because there are some experts here: I plan to...

Because there are some experts here: I plan to ride from Bismarck the Northern Tier section to Pierre, 14 to Cottonwood, south (a dirt road?), 44 through Badlands to Rapid Cty, make some detours in...
Forum: Southwest
03-21-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By arie

Nice to read about the McCain loop you rode. So I...

Nice to read about the McCain loop you rode. So I did last year.
Arizona and McCain, it doesn't leave my mind. How come?
Next year September I hope to be back and ride the Sabino Canyon, last year...
Forum: Europe
01-22-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,160
Posted By arie

Routes are friendly, people are but camping is...

Routes are friendly, people are but camping is not friendly, i.e. free in most countries.
Youth hostels an idea? Hardly more expensive than the camping-sites.
The Rhine-Danube itinerary is pretty...
Forum: Europe
01-22-08, 02:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 858
Posted By arie

And Zombie Carl, were we a bit helpful?

And Zombie Carl, were we a bit helpful?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-27-07, 12:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,562
Posted By arie

And now the results please, tell us about your...

And now the results please, tell us about your unique Christmas-prep.
Forum: Europe
12-27-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 858
Posted By arie

In general the Netherlands are moderately cold in...

In general the Netherlands are moderately cold in January. Not very wet. (The colder the dryer!). And the colder it is, the warmer te people are for you.
Last year (thaks to Al Gore) there were many...
Forum: Europe
12-27-07, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By arie

Never saw a bike-tour like this, priced for the...

Never saw a bike-tour like this, priced for the happy few.
OK, that's the free market.
I work (free lance) for an oranisation composing trips like this for half the price.

Anyway: have double...
Forum: Europe
12-27-07, 11:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,606
Posted By arie

I should never ride in France in winter, the...

I should never ride in France in winter, the weather is too unpredictable.
For climbing: take the Eiffel Tower.
But if you insist: go to the Tours-Loches-Romarantin area. Visit Amboise and Blois if...
Forum: Europe
12-27-07, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,876
Posted By arie

Well Bummel how 're you doing? Please choose...

Well Bummel how 're you doing?
Please choose for Antarctica, we like people who also like to communicate, in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Antarctica is wonderful.
Happy New Year, Feliz Navidad.
Forum: Southwest
12-27-07, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,269
Posted By arie

Last 109-miler acrosss the finish-line.......

Last 109-miler acrosss the finish-line.... 11:33:11
My next visit to the USA wil be to this tour. Now I'm sure I can do it and will be appreciated.
Last spring I rode from Globe to Tucson and it...
Forum: Southwest
12-27-07, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,373
Posted By arie

A reasonable ride is to the Saguario National...

A reasonable ride is to the Saguario National Park, many beautiful itineraries. Climbing moderate for Jan./Feb. weather conditions. For routes: check GABA.
Forum: Touring
12-27-07, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By arie

Busdrivers, indeed a bit wild: put your flag o...

Busdrivers, indeed a bit wild: put your flag o the bicycle, people are stil more polite and respectful to foreigners.
I as on a guided bustour, rented a bicycle near Colombo, andy and in he south...
Forum: Europe
11-29-07, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,644
Posted By arie

Thanks for telling about your experiece. Should...

Thanks for telling about your experiece. Should be done more often to motivate the 'advisors'.
Forum: Europe
11-29-07, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,064
Posted By arie

Good idea! Thnx

Good idea! Thnx
Forum: Touring
10-31-07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,360
Posted By arie

Raybo's link is very useful indeed (Ridetheroad)....

Raybo's link is very useful indeed (Ridetheroad).
I would add to this list my personal favourites:
1. France, Loire-valley
2. Italy, Tuscany
3. ...and my finest ride was this year: southern...
Forum: Southwest
10-31-07, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 758
Posted By arie

No thank you. Very inefficient.

No thank you.
Very inefficient.
Forum: Touring
09-18-07, 02:01 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,652
Posted By arie

A Dutch policeman when riding on the left side of...

A Dutch policeman when riding on the left side of the road (on a cycling-path) stopped me and said: We're not in England here.
No Sir, I understand. In that case your English is very poor.
Penalty:...
Forum: Southwest
09-03-07, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,338
Posted By arie

And Altmangf, what's the result of your...

And Altmangf, what's the result of your considerations?
And if you moved to Tucson, please tell us about your experiences.
Forum: Touring
09-03-07, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 786
Posted By arie

As Robi says, ride the Adriatic route Ljubljana -...

As Robi says, ride the Adriatic route Ljubljana - Split - Dubrovnik - Montenegro. At any case: avoid Romania, and Bulgaria is also pretty dangerous; the nouveaux riches are intensively testing their...
Forum: Touring
09-03-07, 09:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By arie

Cycle (or take Greyhound) from Santa...

Cycle (or take Greyhound) from Santa Fé/Albuquerque to Durango and cycle to Cortez (Mesa Verde), Bluff (Oak Creek Canyon, gorgeous!), Mexican Hat, (Monument Valley) Kayenta, Grand Canyon,...
Forum: Touring
09-03-07, 08:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,081
Posted By arie

June 2008, North Dakota

June 2008, North Dakota
Forum: Touring
09-03-07, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 819
Posted By arie

qnz, please tell us, how are you going on?

qnz, please tell us, how are you going on?
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