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Forum: Touring
05-29-07, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,052
Posted By slowclimb

Congratulations on a great trip. I did a tour...

Congratulations on a great trip. I did a tour with a dozen or so other folks in the Western UP in 2000 and have great memories of it. Sorry I did not see your earlier request for input but...
Forum: Commuting
03-05-06, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 701
Posted By slowclimb

The downside of needing to go to court first is...

The downside of needing to go to court first is that you probably do not have anywhere in the court building to store various backup, "make-do" clothing items. As a sometimes commuter who often has...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-06, 06:29 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 6,901
Posted By slowclimb

59, and commuting off and on for about 12 years. ...

59, and commuting off and on for about 12 years.

I can never believe I am 59, especially after a little commute ride of 28 miles round trip which I would not have attempted when I was 35.
Forum: Touring
02-04-06, 04:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,624
Posted By slowclimb

Several people have already mentioned the Katy...

Several people have already mentioned the Katy Trail in Missouri. It is long, much of it is quite remote (wildlife spotted included wild hogs) and the surface is, as has already been said, crushed...
Forum: Touring
07-06-05, 05:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,854
Posted By slowclimb

Like a couple of others, I like the "campus" type...

Like a couple of others, I like the "campus" type pedal that is SPD compatible on one side and platform on the other. Useful when you want to pedal from the campground to the pizza joint for dinner...
Forum: Touring
07-06-05, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,214
Posted By slowclimb

It can certainly be done. Saw a Dutch guy in...

It can certainly be done. Saw a Dutch guy in Alberta about ten years ago who was riding from somewhere in California to Banff with a huge backpack on a bike he had liberated from a pawn shop. He...
Forum: Touring
11-22-04, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,668
Posted By slowclimb

John and I have discussed the merits and...

John and I have discussed the merits and shortcomings of the Trans Am trail before and, with my experience of relatively small portions of it, I would have to agree that it is often not the best...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-02-04, 06:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,636
Posted By slowclimb

Like someone else said, I didn't start commuting...

Like someone else said, I didn't start commuting to work until after I was 45. I will be 58 in a couple of weeks and, while my job as a college president means I need my car far too many days, I...
Forum: Touring
11-02-04, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 2,624,835
Posted By slowclimb

My Novarra Randonee in 2000 at Baraga State Park...

My Novarra Randonee in 2000 at Baraga State Park in the Western Upper Penninsula of Michigan. Looks like I had already taken the sleeping pad off the rear rack. Nice trip.
Forum: Touring
10-13-04, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,986
Posted By slowclimb

My brother and I have ridden from Sedalia to...

My brother and I have ridden from Sedalia to Washington (and vice-versa) on two different trips. Either type bike is fine, but, I would recommend the mountain bike if, as BradW suggested, you can...
Forum: Touring
10-13-04, 06:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,864
Posted By slowclimb

This is obviously an old thread, but I have not...

This is obviously an old thread, but I have not checked in recently. I have toured with a wide variety of groups and never cease to be amazed at how much HEAVY stuff some people are willing to...
Forum: Touring
04-11-04, 12:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,321
Posted By slowclimb

Digger got this one just right! Thanks, Digger,...

Digger got this one just right! Thanks, Digger, your proposal has overcome the objection I have always had to carrying a piece while riding - I have enough trouble getting to that Power Gel in time...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-04, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By slowclimb

I have ridden the KATY from Sedalia to near St...

I have ridden the KATY from Sedalia to near St Charles twice and, while you can probably do fine on skinny tires, something like the 1.5 inch cross tread tires I used on my "commuter" mountain bike...
Forum: Touring
02-22-04, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,656
Posted By slowclimb

The Blackburn tubing is not round? Must be a...

The Blackburn tubing is not round? Must be a different model than I had. Maybe I need to scratch what I said before.
Forum: Touring
02-20-04, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,656
Posted By slowclimb

I have Ortlieb bags (for the rear) and I used to...

I have Ortlieb bags (for the rear) and I used to have a Blackburn lowrider front rack (until it was destroyed in an accident). If your question is about the mounts fitting the tubing, they will fit....
Forum: Introductions
02-08-04, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 462
Posted By slowclimb

Recycled Kid

Ride mostly in the North Georgia (USA) area. Self-contained tours in Montana/Alberta, Midwest, New England, Blue Ridge Parkway, KATY Trail. Too busy to tour last two years - plan to make up for...
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