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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-12-21, 10:19 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,569
Posted By transitguy

No kickstand

I put a couple of pieces of electrical tape on the side of my touring bike saddle in case I have to lean the bike against a rough surface. The tape gets scuffed occasionally, especially on tour, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-20, 08:11 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 13,330
Posted By transitguy

I was stopped by a local suburban cop about...

I was stopped by a local suburban cop about several years ago for "blocking traffic". This happened on a Sunday at about 8:00 a.m. on a quiet, 30 mph suburban street with no other vehicles in sight....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 19,883
Posted By transitguy

I have to say that I am somewhat amazed at some...

I have to say that I am somewhat amazed at some of the opinions expressed in this thread. Bicycles are legal vehicles in all 50 states and are, with some minor exceptions, subject to the same traffic...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 34,804
Posted By transitguy

Yes, the rumble strips extended nearly all the...

Yes, the rumble strips extended nearly all the way across the shoulder on one section of I-84 through eastern Oregon. There was a strip of pavement about 10" wide between the motor vehicle lane and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-18-19, 09:26 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 34,804
Posted By transitguy

I just finished a loaded tour from Portland OR to...

I just finished a loaded tour from Portland OR to Missoula MT, with over 150 miles of riding on freeways where the posted speed limit was well above 55 mpg. I had a safety triangle on my panniers, a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-18, 05:20 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,917
Posted By transitguy

This post is in reference to a question related...

This post is in reference to a question related to my 11/14/18 post about riding interstate highways:
To cross Montana's shoulder-less west-bound interstate river bridges - I think there were five...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-14-18, 07:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,917
Posted By transitguy

Western state interstate highways

Hello, all
I've ridden the shoulder on rural interstate highways in Utah, Colorado, Montana and Idaho while on tour. In almost all cases I felt very safe on the interstate and it was legal, since...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-18, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,079
Posted By transitguy

Erie Canal ride

Hello, all
I also rode the Erie Canal Trail this year (late May / early June), and I thoroughly enjoyed it, with a couple of minor exceptions. I rode from Albany to Buffalo over six days, with one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-18, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,593
Posted By transitguy

Last month I used a newer Ottolock on a tour from...

Last month I used a newer Ottolock on a tour from Albany NY to Buffalo NY and then from Chicago to La Crosse, WI (Amtrak between Buffalo and Chicago). I camped often along the Erie Canal Trail and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,157
Posted By transitguy

Hello, all Here's my contribution to the "50+"...

Hello, all
Here's my contribution to the "50+" thread:


1. What type of bikes do 50+ folks ride?
I most often ride my older, refurbished Trek 520, but I also ride an older Bianchi Limited and...
Forum: Introductions
03-11-18, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By transitguy

Hello from Minnesota

Hello to all,
I recently retired after a long career in mass transit, so now I have fewer excuses for not riding more often. My bicycles include a 1982 Bianchi Limited and a 1995 Specialized...
Forum: Touring
02-26-18, 07:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,834
Posted By transitguy

I use a slow-moving vehicle triangle on the back...

I use a slow-moving vehicle triangle on the back for all tours and most rides around home (REI sells these). For part of a ride from Missoula MT to Oregon last year I attached a small American flag...
Forum: Touring
02-26-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,685
Posted By transitguy

Check out Jandd or Lone Peak- both companies have...

Check out Jandd or Lone Peak- both companies have non-waterproof panniers with exterior pockets. I've used Jandd panniers for years in both dry and wet conditions, and I haven't had any issues with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-18, 11:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,944
Posted By transitguy

Hello, Macman I have a 1995 Trek 520 that has...

Hello, Macman
I have a 1995 Trek 520 that has been my ride on many multi-day tours in western and mid-western states. I have it equipped with Blackburn front and rear racks and I use Jandd...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-18, 09:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 46,395
Posted By transitguy

Ottolock-related question

Hello,
I'm new to this forum, but I've been following the discussion about the Ottolock with interest. Someone mentioned a tough-to-cut rope, and it reminded me of a German-made lock that I came...
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