diphthong

haha so good. need to watch that again asap...

indyfabz

It's amazing how people who have never done something suggest others should do it.

And maybe I missed something, but I didn't see anyone suggesting not to do it because of sex.

Yours truly,

A Guy Who Spent Nearly Four Months on the Road Traveling Self Contained

downhillmaster

indyfabz

I noted the same thing just above. During my travels I have encountered numerous women riding solo. I can think of six off the top of my head, including one woman participating in the Great Divide race. Three other pairs also come immediately to mind.

Maelochs

I think for the most part, people are trying to Help this young lady to live her dream ... with the least wasted time ad easily avoidable pain. As I say ... read the thread. Read post #8 . Nobody is saying, "You cannot do this." People have been saying, "This is a little more serious than you think---Particularly if you bring a pet---and those of us who have done this sort of stuff might have a few good ideas for you."

bakerjw

There were just a couple on the news recently in the middle east, I believe. It ended poorly for them.

The US? Not so bad. But still. Strange characters abound and I hate to see people become statistics.

downhillmaster

Bikesplendor

There are lots of ways to make enough money with art, on the road. Don't let the ignorant naysayers slow you down.

Bikesplendor

She's wanting to escape from LA. A worthy endeavor. Maybe help her out rather than put obstacles in her way.

I say do it.

No plans? No problem. It may scare some people, but for others it's an adventure or a way of life.

I say move, get out of LA. Improvise. It's stimulating. It's alive.

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Bikesplendor

I'm not sure what is meant by "little money."

Enough for a day? A week? Six months?

For some people "little money" is four thousand dollars. For others, four hundred. For others less.

You can do it anyway.

luevelvet

Without knowing any more details how can anyone in their right mind encourage someone to bring a dog on such an "adventure". If someone (animal or otherwise) depends on you for their life you have more responsibility than something like this allows IMHO.

Bikesplendor

Plenty of homeless people have dogs.

Check the stats on dogs in "shelters" and pounds. Numbers and percentages, and average lifespans. What percentage make it out?

I've seen some happy dogs living with loving travelers.

Much better than spending their short lives in cages, or enclosed in rooms with walls. Ever notice how incredibly happy they are to get out?

Almost like escaping from LA. Or Alcatraz.

indyfabz

I believe the OP has "responded" using a different user name. Maybe even two.

luevelvet

I'm really not trying to argue here but what does a homeless person with a dog have to do with someone planning on taking their dog on a 10,000 mile bike journey? It's totally different scenarios IMO. And I'm not suggesting that it can't be done or she shouldn't want to leave LA (I get why anyone would want to leave that place), or shouldn't be encouraged to go on a journey etc etc but when you have another life in your hands you have to consider their well being as well. As other's have already mentioned, what happens if she cuts a paw on some broken glass on the open road? How far will they have to ride to find an appropriate vet to clean and dress the wound? Can you guarantee you have food for them the whole time? Are they going to carry the food with them or just wing it and buy a can every day from a local grocery store as they go along?

Even simple things like food need to be PLANNED to some extent or it's all just foolishness.

bakerjw

Some people travel with dogs. I love this story.

https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/08/s...08cycling.html

TiHabanero

First started touring by bicycle in the 70's. Met up with a group of true hippies that traveled the country in a van going from work to work to work. It is how they paid their way. Sold art work as well. It can be done, just takes a strong will to do it.

My buddy Dan followed the Dead for a year selling food at concerts and living out of his VW Bus. Most of everything he earned was spent keep that miserable POS on the road so he could get to the next show.

livedarklions

You must be speaking from experience or you wouldn't be calling people ignorant, right? Give us all the benefit of that experience! Please tell us the secret to riding a bike 10k miles while keeping a dog fed and healthy, creating art, finding buyers for the art, and biking through some really inhospitable desert. Keep in mind that if she really intends to do the trip she outlines within a year, she is going to have to develop and stick to a timetable to not get caught in the wrong terrain at the wrong time of year.

More power to the OP to embarking on an adventure. I just think people who know something about bikes, art and/or dogs should be able to suggest maybe reining the ambition of this in a bit so it doesn't turn into a nightmare without somebody calling them "ignorant naysayers." Maybe she does have a plan for taking care of the dog. Maybe it's small enough to fit in her jersey, but I find the idea of taking the poor thing on what looks to be a rather grueling road trip with "no plan" rather alarming.

mtb_addict

How are you going to cycle the world with "little money"?

alan s 

rosefarts

I lived in a van while camping at various climbing areas for almost a year. Would have been longer if I'd had a better van.

I don't think I could have made it work with a dog. I was usually in dog friendly areas too.

It gets a lot lonelier than you'd expect. You usually come back in a worse place employment wise. It's harder to sit still.

Let someone watch the dog and ride to Jtree and back. Depending on how that trip goes, you can decide if you want to put it up for adoption and head out.

Maelochs

If "Money and plans are overrated," you should have no trouble quitting your job and joining her. Just do it.

The level of ignorance, the paucity of thought (displayed in some Other threads, not this one ... ).... whatever ... it's the internet.

Rajflyboy

Cyclist0108

You say that as if it were a negative thing.

Cyclist0108

Nothing gets by you.

alan s