Trip Report - Maine Bold Coast Scenic Bikeway
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When did you move to FLa********** Do you like the flat water clear springs, super beautiful.
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We moved to Tallahassee 5-1/2 years ago. I haven't done any paddling here. I don't have a kayak, canoe, or any type of boat here. I keep thinking that is a mistake since I have always enjoyed all types of flat water, white water, and tidal water including sailing. The only springs I have visited were on foot.
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Yeah, I often have done outdoor stuff alone and greatly enjoyed it even some whitewater and other stuff where I probably should know better.
We moved to Tallahassee 5-1/2 years ago. I haven't done any paddling here. I don't have a kayak, canoe, or any type of boat here. I keep thinking that is a mistake since I have always enjoyed all types of flat water, white water, and tidal water including sailing. The only springs I have visited were on foot.
We moved to Tallahassee 5-1/2 years ago. I haven't done any paddling here. I don't have a kayak, canoe, or any type of boat here. I keep thinking that is a mistake since I have always enjoyed all types of flat water, white water, and tidal water including sailing. The only springs I have visited were on foot.
Do your self a favor and get a nice lightweight kevlar boat. Buy these 2 books and run shuttles with your bike. You wont regret it.
O.P. so sorry, back to Maine and their delicious lobsters.
https://smile.amazon.com/Canoeing-Ka...-no-redirect=1
https://smile.amazon.com/Floridas-Fa...MM354YCGTVNGTA
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I guess I haven't been on here much in recent years. I left CGOAB site, Covid and a sprained back have me coming here frequently these days. I am getting into gravel touring, short semi local trips to Va, W. VA, Pa.
Do your self a favor and get a nice lightweight kevlar boat. Buy these 2 books and run shuttles with your bike. You wont regret it.
O.P. so sorry, back to Maine and their delicious lobsters.
https://smile.amazon.com/Canoeing-Ka...-no-redirect=1
https://smile.amazon.com/Floridas-Fa...MM354YCGTVNGTA
Do your self a favor and get a nice lightweight kevlar boat. Buy these 2 books and run shuttles with your bike. You wont regret it.
O.P. so sorry, back to Maine and their delicious lobsters.
https://smile.amazon.com/Canoeing-Ka...-no-redirect=1
https://smile.amazon.com/Floridas-Fa...MM354YCGTVNGTA
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Doing the Northern Forest Canoe Trail is on my list of to-do's one day.
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I love multiple adventure sports, keeps the blood flowing.
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That is a serious trip, lots of portages. There was a local guy in Maryland that did the old Voyagers route recently. I'll try and find his trip report.I like paddling and portaging in the Daks. St Regis area , it is very special. Spent a week+ last year on a solo trip there. Love to hear about your Northern Forest trip when it happens
I love multiple adventure sports, keeps the blood flowing.
I love multiple adventure sports, keeps the blood flowing.
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Thanks to the inspiration of this thread I have a lead on a nice 17' Wenonah Escapade that I plan to pick up Thursday (a 5 hour drive away) if all goes well. I have a nice water trail near by that is about an 8 mile loop with options for more or less mileage. There is good scenery, gators, and lots of interesting birds. I can easily get there by bike and am considering working out a way to tow the Escapade behind my bike. I might even get my wife out in the Escapade in tandem mode. We used to paddle OC-2 together years ago, but mostly only whitewater.
As balto charlie mentioned there are also lots of other cool destinations in Florida as I set out to a wider range and a bike shuttle will probably factor in that.
If the Covid situation ever settles down I will hit some of the more distant bucket list canoe trips.
As balto charlie mentioned there are also lots of other cool destinations in Florida as I set out to a wider range and a bike shuttle will probably factor in that.
If the Covid situation ever settles down I will hit some of the more distant bucket list canoe trips.
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Thanks to the inspiration of this thread I have a lead on a nice 17' Wenonah Escapade that I plan to pick up Thursday (a 5 hour drive away) if all goes well. I have a nice water trail near by that is about an 8 mile loop with options for more or less mileage. There is good scenery, gators, and lots of interesting birds. I can easily get there by bike and am considering working out a way to tow the Escapade behind my bike. I might even get my wife out in the Escapade in tandem mode. We used to paddle OC-2 together years ago, but mostly only whitewater.
As balto charlie mentioned there are also lots of other cool destinations in Florida as I set out to a wider range and a bike shuttle will probably factor in that.
If the Covid situation ever settles down I will hit some of the more distant bucket list canoe trips.
As balto charlie mentioned there are also lots of other cool destinations in Florida as I set out to a wider range and a bike shuttle will probably factor in that.
If the Covid situation ever settles down I will hit some of the more distant bucket list canoe trips.
Back to the Maine bike ride, Sorry
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I did the 300 mile round trip drive to pick up the Wenonah Escapade yesterday and got out on the local lake this morning for a test paddle. It is a really sweet boat and in pretty much new condition for all practical purposes. Sadly, after driving the round trip to the closest lake I am less interested in pulling the boat there by bike at least by road. Maybe I'll still look into going by trail, but it would mean some rough terrain and a hard railroad crossing over high ballast.
Piney Z lake this morning
Piney Z lake this morning
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Btw, even if I don't use the bike to get to the local lake there are lots of destinations here where a bike shuttle makes sense. I have a nashbar trailer that might be a good source for parts. I may start another thread for that.
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Thanks PW and Mrs PW for the photos and the trip report, fun to read this morning.
I will however, always keep the image in my mind of those two puffy little dogs yelling at you to Get off the @$#!$&^$^#ing Road!!
I will however, always keep the image in my mind of those two puffy little dogs yelling at you to Get off the @$#!$&^$^#ing Road!!
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Thanks so much for taking the time to post this report on your tour. My wife and I had tentative plans to do the exact same route after Labor Day this year. We planned to stay in motels but now after reading your post I think we're going to postpone the tour until after Covid issues subside. Even then, it sounds like we would be wise to bring camping equipment along. We ride a Co-Motion Speedster tandem with a Rohloff hub and a belt timing and drive train. I don't see lettering which identifies your tandem but thought it must have a Rohloff hub.
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Yes we also have a Rohloff hub. We have chain instead of a belt. At times I wish we had a belt drive
Thanks so much for taking the time to post this report on your tour. My wife and I had tentative plans to do the exact same route after Labor Day this year. We planned to stay in motels but now after reading your post I think we're going to postpone the tour until after Covid issues subside. Even then, it sounds like we would be wise to bring camping equipment along. We ride a Co-Motion Speedster tandem with a Rohloff hub and a belt timing and drive train. I don't see lettering which identifies your tandem but thought it must have a Rohloff hub.
Dave Fritsch
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