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Forum: Touring

07-24-16, 08:01 PM

Replies: 12

From Couch to Touring Update!

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Posted By Catherine99

manapua_man. Yes I rented a hybrid a couple...

manapua_man. Yes I rented a hybrid a couple weeks ago with a seat more like a touring bike than my cruiser. It was quite uncomfortable by the end of the ride. I'm guessing we ride 15-20 miles. ...

Forum: Touring

07-24-16, 07:55 PM

Replies: 12

From Couch to Touring Update!

Views: 1,297

Posted By Catherine99

1Mule - I don't know what exactly to ask about...

1Mule - I don't know what exactly to ask about the seat post on the rental bike to see if it's compatible. Is this a measurement? A type? Emailing them would be easier than calling given the time...

Forum: Touring

07-15-16, 08:25 AM

Replies: 12

From Couch to Touring Update!

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Posted By Catherine99

Detroit area (flat)

Detroit area (flat)

Forum: Touring

07-15-16, 08:12 AM

Replies: 12

From Couch to Touring Update!

Views: 1,297

Posted By Catherine99

From Couch to Touring Update!

Hi All,

You guys gave me great advice and support when I came here several weeks ago to ask about a modest touring trip in September. I have been riding my heavy cruiser regularly and the most...

Forum: Touring

06-14-16, 06:56 AM

Replies: 41

From couch to touring in 2.5 months?

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Posted By Catherine99

Wow, wished, this is incredible! Yes, I can see...

Wow, wished, this is incredible! Yes, I can see how it can be addictive! I hope to become a full blown junky :)

Forum: Touring

06-12-16, 08:52 AM

Replies: 41

From couch to touring in 2.5 months?

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Posted By Catherine99

Lots more helpful advice and some incredibly...

Lots more helpful advice and some incredibly encouraging stories from others who picked up riding after a time being out of shape.

I'd like to reply more personally but my laptop is frozen and...

Forum: Touring

06-10-16, 10:19 AM

Replies: 41

From couch to touring in 2.5 months?

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Posted By Catherine99

Wow! So much response! You all are a generous...

Wow! So much response! You all are a generous bunch, thank you!

To respond to some of your points:

"Out of shape and sedentary", I'm 5'8", 25 extra pounds of fat and very much lacking...

Forum: Touring

06-10-16, 07:36 AM

Replies: 41

From couch to touring in 2.5 months?

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Posted By Catherine99

Machka, I love how you unpacked my very wordy...

Machka, I love how you unpacked my very wordy post into just this:

September 6
30-40 easy miles/day for 3 days.
Unloaded
June 10: 7 miles

Seeing that will help me communicate moving...

Forum: Touring

06-10-16, 07:03 AM

Replies: 41

From couch to touring in 2.5 months?

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Posted By Catherine99

From couch to touring in 2.5 months?

Hi All, I'm Catherine and I'm new here.

I have a tentative plan for a 3 day supported bike trip in September and I would love some experienced riders advice and guidance to help me prepare. And...

Forum: Introductions

06-10-16, 06:57 AM

Replies: 7

Hello from hopeful new bike rider

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Posted By Catherine99

Hi RonH, The trip is through a tour company...

Hi RonH,

The trip is through a tour company and they provide me with a mountain bike. But they also offer a similar tour that uses the road instead of bike trail and a hybrid bike is offered for...

Forum: Introductions

06-10-16, 06:34 AM

Replies: 7

Hello from hopeful new bike rider

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Posted By Catherine99

Thank you MadDog :)

Thank you MadDog :)

Forum: Introductions

06-09-16, 08:28 PM

Replies: 7

Hello from hopeful new bike rider

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Posted By Catherine99

Hello from hopeful new bike rider

Hello everyone, I'm Catherine. I am not an experienced bike rider, though I hope to become one.

For the last couple weeks I've been riding my bike for small errands (groceries, drug store) and...

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