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Forum: Touring
02-17-05, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By salvaico

Personally I hate carrying bags on my body. I...

Personally I hate carrying bags on my body. I would think you would grow tired of it, but its personal preference.
Forum: Touring
02-17-05, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,891
Posted By salvaico

I never rode that route specifically; this...

I never rode that route specifically; this summer, for France, I rode mainly along the coast from Dieppe to Le Havre. I took a train into Paris.

A few notes, most trains in Paris do not allow...
Forum: Touring
10-05-04, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,643
Posted By salvaico

Pictures of your loaded rigs?

There are often pictures of bikes, but pictures of loaded bikes seem to be harder to come by searching this forum. So here is my contribution.

This is a picture of my bike from my european tour.
Forum: Touring
09-28-04, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By salvaico

Nope sorry. I'm probably just going to drop by...

Nope sorry. I'm probably just going to drop by BikeMex when I get there and do some day tours.

I did a day tour with them once a few years ago, so I can recommend them.
Forum: Touring
08-31-04, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,043
Posted By salvaico

We went through Netherlands and Belguim in July,...

We went through Netherlands and Belguim in July, as part of a larger trip. We stayed in campgrounds, which were numerous. They averaged 10 euro a night.

Buying cheese in Gouda is excellent; they...
Forum: Touring
08-31-04, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,043
Posted By salvaico

I just went through there in July. Out of the...

I just went through there in July. Out of the dozens of people we met only one group of two people didn't speak english - they also where unilingual (We tried talking to them in 4 different...
Forum: Touring
08-26-04, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 856
Posted By salvaico

Make sure you can change a tire and true a wheel....

Make sure you can change a tire and true a wheel. I don't think you need to know how to do much else; Its easy to ride without back brakes, or any shifting. A chain tool to repair your chain is...
Forum: Touring
08-26-04, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,558
Posted By salvaico

Usually I stock up with oatmeal, spagetti,...

Usually I stock up with oatmeal, spagetti, powerbars, and nuts. From there I stop at grocery stores and fill out my meals. Cheese, sauces, bread, yogurt, etc. Usually end up eating out once a day.
Forum: Touring
08-16-04, 12:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By salvaico

Puerto Vallarta

I'm trying to find information on cycling PV. It seems none of the bike shops there have working websites, most links I find are dead. Several years ago, before I loved cycling, I went on a day...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-04, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,888
Posted By salvaico

I take it on the plane with me and check it as...

I take it on the plane with me and check it as luggage. Call your airline and ask them their policy.

I now prefer not using a bike box and putting the bike in a bag with the pedals and handlebars...
Forum: Touring
08-06-04, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,085
Posted By salvaico

I think you're carrying too much stuff :-) I...

I think you're carrying too much stuff :-)

I carry two spare tubes, a patch kit, oil, and two multitools. Treads? Never. Only if I was traveling some where where traffic was only a couple cars...
Forum: Touring
08-05-04, 12:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,666
Posted By salvaico

I can't rave enough about the MSR stoves, I have...

I can't rave enough about the MSR stoves, I have the whisperlite http://www.msrcorp.com/stoves/whisper_intl.asp. I find on a long tour you never know where you're fuel is going to come from next,...
Forum: Touring
08-04-04, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 752
Posted By salvaico

Just to repeat everyone else in my own words,...

Just to repeat everyone else in my own words, make sure you can ride harder than you expect your hardest day to be. So if you want to do 60 miles fully loaded on your tour, if you can ride 80 miles...
Forum: Touring
08-03-04, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,374
Posted By salvaico

My axiom panniers (can't find the website to show...

My axiom panniers (can't find the website to show the ones I have) have been through many hours of riding in hard rain while staying dry. My 60L ones come with rainbags while the 30L ones don't. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-04, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,165
Posted By salvaico

I have it, although it has become less common the...

I have it, although it has become less common the better shape I get into. Its a combination of cold and exercise. The colder it is the less I have to work out to get coughing fits. They only...
Forum: Touring
07-28-04, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 954
Posted By salvaico

My Mavic T520 36 hole have rolled over 6000km...

My Mavic T520 36 hole have rolled over 6000km with no problems. I weigh 200lbs, the bike and gear weight around 100lbs.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-27-04, 03:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By salvaico

Muscle loss and weight loss

Is there any rule of thumb for how much muscle is lost as a part of the weight you've lost? My understanding is you will always lose muscle as you lose weight.

Recently I went on a four week tour...
Forum: Touring
07-27-04, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,677
Posted By salvaico

I have put 6000km on my T2000 since last summer. ...

I have put 6000km on my T2000 since last summer. I just got back from 2000km across northern Europe.

I have not had a single flat. I haven't had to have my wheels trued. Other than tuning the...
Forum: Triathlon
06-16-04, 03:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,398
Posted By salvaico

Take a break. I find if I take a week off,...

Take a break.
I find if I take a week off, meaning very little stress on my body , I come back a lot stronger than before.
Cross train.
Do some other kind of workout for awhile.
Vary your...
Forum: Touring
06-16-04, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,996
Posted By salvaico

It comes down to what you feel is more...

It comes down to what you feel is more comfortable. I would test ride all three frames.

Personally I don't notice the difference, but I've never rode Ti.

I'm very happy with my Cannondale...
Forum: Touring
06-16-04, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By salvaico

Thanks, a couple other sources are saying the...

Thanks, a couple other sources are saying the same thing.

I guess I'll have to get used to the signals. Around here its:
Turn left - extend your arm straight out
Turn Right - extend your left...
Forum: Touring
06-15-04, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By salvaico

Biking laws in Europe

I've been searching around the web, and these forums, trying to find biking laws. Other than it being mentioned in passing I can't find anything.

I've read some countries have manditory bike...
Forum: Touring
06-02-04, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 946
Posted By salvaico

I get that after any holiday, even non-biking...

I get that after any holiday, even non-biking ones. On average it seems I need a half day for every day I was away to fully recover. Recover as in become interested in work/"normal" life again.
...
Forum: Touring
03-17-04, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By salvaico

I've done the bag on WestJet without issue. In...

I've done the bag on WestJet without issue. In fact for that trip I came home on the bus, with the bike in a box, and the bus people wrecked it! Of course the box was pretty crappy.

Perhaps...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-17-04, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 715
Posted By salvaico

Its probably interference, you should be able to...

Its probably interference, you should be able to feel it if you went that hard. Once I got my Polar I had to change training routes because my normal route had to much interference along it, mostly...
Forum: Touring
03-05-04, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By salvaico

I never thought about that. I could land in...

I never thought about that. I could land in Copenhagen, ship the hardcase to an friend, then get them to ship me in Paris at the end of the trip.



I've never had good luck calling them at the...
Forum: Touring
03-04-04, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 632
Posted By salvaico

Getting a bike back from Europe to Canada

I've booked a flight to Copenhagen at the end of June and return from Paris at the end of July. My plan was to take my bike before the trip and have my LBS pack it nice and tight.

So I've been...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-19-03, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,214
Posted By salvaico

Large calorie deficit?

Over the last year I did the reduced food intake/ride my bike alot and lost some weight. For the last 3 months or so my weight has been consitant just under 200 pounds. I'd still like to lose more,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-06-03, 03:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,212
Posted By salvaico

I weigh myself in the morning and at night. ...

I weigh myself in the morning and at night. Occasionally in between too. Mainly I find it interesting watching the differences between day and night. If I was ambition I would record it, but I'm...
Forum: Touring
10-25-03, 07:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,457
Posted By salvaico

Another intersection... Avenue P and Rusholme...

Another intersection... Avenue P and Rusholme Street.

Kids are always going to Rusholme and P.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-15-03, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By salvaico

First numbers from my polar s120

Is there a good resource online for heart rate information? I know of a few books mentioned here, as well many great posts; but I'd rather have something all in one place. Eventually I'll buy one...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-03, 12:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,274
Posted By salvaico

-9C this morning with a -4 windchill. Then again...

-9C this morning with a -4 windchill. Then again I generate my own windchill biking fast enough...

I have to say I really dog'ed it too. My average speed was around 21km/h instead of 26.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-03, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By salvaico

I just upgraded my bike to the beaters. I'm in...

I just upgraded my bike to the beaters. I'm in love! The four sided entry is the best part; its always a peice of cake to clip in. It took me several rides to get used to them, I found they were a...
Forum: Touring
09-10-03, 10:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,057
Posted By salvaico

I thought of getting some lower gears. However I...

I thought of getting some lower gears. However I wouldn't give up the 48/11 top gear - I use it regularly. As for the lowest gear, 28/34, it would be nice to go lower; but I have managed many fully...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-03, 08:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,800
Posted By salvaico

I was just thinking of this today! This morning...

I was just thinking of this today! This morning it was 7C, I needed my windbreaker and my wind pants for the ride. My wind pants are really cheap and don't breath - my legs were soaked after the...
Forum: Touring
08-31-03, 08:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,896
Posted By salvaico

Its hard to tell from the picture, but here you...

Its hard to tell from the picture, but here you go. http://ctimail.dnsalias.org/bag.jpg

The bag has a shoulder strap which is wrapped around the areobars and it held with no problems. Its not the...
Forum: Touring
08-31-03, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By salvaico

And I'm back! So the trip was caught a bit short...

And I'm back! So the trip was caught a bit short - My riding partner was in Toronto at 4pm on Thursday the 14th to catch his flight to Toronto. The blackout made him 4 days late. I just rode...
Forum: Touring
08-31-03, 08:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,057
Posted By salvaico

http://ctimail.dnsalias.org/bike.jpg Here is...

http://ctimail.dnsalias.org/bike.jpg

Here is me and my T2000. The bike on the right is my friends Norco. In the frame I have a 3L camelbak mounted and a bag attached to my aerobars.

The...
Forum: Touring
08-14-03, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By salvaico

Off I go!

Tomorrow moring I fly to Vancouver for my first real tour. Friday afternoon me and my riding partner are meeting to ensure we have everything we need, then first thing saturday morning taking the...
Forum: Touring
08-10-03, 10:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,413
Posted By salvaico

I have two pairs of bike shorts (no underwear!),...

I have two pairs of bike shorts (no underwear!), two MEC cycling jerseys, and a Northwave cleated shoes (no socks!). I'll wear only this until 10C or so.

I don't have anything worth mentioning...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-09-03, 07:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,325
Posted By salvaico

Usually once a week (I ride 200-300km a week) I...

Usually once a week (I ride 200-300km a week) I get a rude driver - Honking, shouting, etc. I probably get crowded every other day. However when I think about how many cars pass me each day,...
Forum: Touring
08-04-03, 04:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,896
Posted By salvaico

I can't live without aerobars on my mtb (or any...

I can't live without aerobars on my mtb (or any bike). Personally I use 5 inch velcro straps my LBS sells to attach things to my frame. Currently on my touring I have a bag that hangs from my areo...
Forum: Touring
07-29-03, 08:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,067
Posted By salvaico

Great bike! I just bought the T2000 a few weeks...

Great bike! I just bought the T2000 a few weeks ago. If I remember right they're the same, just different component. I was comparing the T2000 to the T800 and thought I only live once and spent...
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