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Forum: Touring
09-17-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,624
Posted By John N

John, Thanks for the answer, seriously. If I...

John,

Thanks for the answer, seriously. If I gave the impression I thought that in the USA those who are not a straight white male do not face bigotry and violence, I apologize as I totally do not...
Forum: Touring
09-16-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,560
Posted By John N

I have been planning routes since the early 80s....

I have been planning routes since the early 80s. If you want to do a decent and safe CUSTOM touring route (not a printed route like ACA), it is basically the same way as you do today. Get a hold of...
Forum: Touring
09-16-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,624
Posted By John N

John, I am an older white guy so I have not...

John,

I am an older white guy so I have not lived your experiences so am unable to realistically comprehend what you have gone through. May I ask you how things are different for you AS A CYCLIST...
Forum: Touring
09-16-24, 08:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,624
Posted By John N

I have been a member since around 1980 when they...

I have been a member since around 1980 when they used newspaper print for their magazine. I have always completed their Annual Survey and every time I have encouraged them to stay true to their...
Forum: Touring
09-12-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2,177
Views: 455,604
Posted By John N

Yes I did. While the information you provide is...

Yes I did. While the information you provide is interesting, as I have mentioned to everyone, I really like it when the location is provided as I add it to my "Places to See" file when traveling....
Forum: Touring
09-02-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2,177
Views: 455,604
Posted By John N

STR, really would be nice if you indicated...

STR, really would be nice if you indicated SPECIFICALLY where your pictures were taken as I would like to add them to my "Places to Visit" list for when/if I am ever in that area. Thanks
Forum: Touring
08-25-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,234
Posted By John N

Oh, I took your paragraph to mean you counted...

Oh, I took your paragraph to mean you counted that those vacations as cross country. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Forum: Touring
08-24-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,234
Posted By John N

While the remainder of your crossings (border to...

While the remainder of your crossings (border to border) are as said before impressive, I personally would not count the JAX to IL or JAX to Key West as "crossings the USA" so if that is "calling you...
Forum: Touring
08-18-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,234
Posted By John N

Since you earlier indicated you were 76, it will...

Since you earlier indicated you were 76, it will be in 10 years when you turn 86, that is quite a bit away. And yes, it is a feat for anyone who does a double but mainly because of the time involved...
Forum: Touring
08-13-24, 08:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By John N

Wow, did not know that. Maybe I am grandfathered...

Wow, did not know that. Maybe I am grandfathered in as I have been a member for a long time because I have never paid to join. I used to donate but with the many undesired changes, I have stopped...
Forum: Touring
08-12-24, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 752
Posted By John N

Wow, that is probably why I rarely look at YT as...

Wow, that is probably why I rarely look at YT as to me it seems to be a bunch of talking heads and/or a waste of time. While 10 minutes does not sound like much it is over 2% of an 8-hour work day.
Forum: Touring
08-11-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By John N

You should be able to use the website (not the...

You should be able to use the website (not the app) for free. Only the use of the app costs. At least for me. I have no experience using WS in Europe but am tentatively planning an Ireland to Malta...
Forum: Touring
08-10-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,234
Posted By John N

That is indeed impressive if you crossed the...

That is indeed impressive if you crossed the entire country personally 27 times. I have done it 7 times but 3 of those are N>S but I still count those. I assume your crossings are not something...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-07-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,313
Posted By John N

AWAC: I was surprised that the bike was only...

AWAC: I was surprised that the bike was only pedaled from the rear? I would think they could have easily made it a tandem but the timing chain would be REALLY long for a 117.5' bike.

em -rf: I...
Forum: Touring
08-06-24, 08:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,882
Posted By John N

Seriously?!? I guess I was thinking most people...

Seriously?!? I guess I was thinking most people have common sense, i.e. know not to hang out under a tree in a lightning storm. However, I think you are over-reacting to this. Yes, it does increase...
Forum: Touring
08-05-24, 09:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,882
Posted By John N

Couple of things. 1) Wear silk or wool...

Couple of things. 1) Wear silk or wool longjohns, wool long sleeve shirts, loose socks (not tight cycling socks), a wool beanie (thin one is OK), and wool hand gloves to easily add 10+ degrees of...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-05-24, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,313
Posted By John N

Pretty cool video. I think the "extreme" bikes...

Pretty cool video. I think the "extreme" bikes listing (big, small, etc.) is a great idea. Thanks, John
Forum: Touring
07-24-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,322
Posted By John N

Yes, you can. As you know, on other forums I use...

Yes, you can. As you know, on other forums I use my full name. I used to be TulsaJohn here (and other places) but in order to simplify my life, I changed my user ids to one of 3 depending on the...
Forum: Touring
07-24-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,037
Posted By John N

To answer your original question, what I do is...

To answer your original question, what I do is sort of what you ended up doing. I use WeatherSpark to look at the most northern latitude and then the highest elevation. I am pretty sure that if all...
Forum: Touring
06-13-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,839
Posted By John N

What about just super gluing the flip top down? ...

What about just super gluing the flip top down? You then have a lightweight alcohol specific bottle.

At least your pannier smelled good when the shampoo came undone :)
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-12-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,313
Posted By John N

World's Tallest Bike

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2024/06/10/france-Guinness-World-Records-tallest-rideable-bicycle/2841718052419/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

I guess this would work...
Forum: Touring
06-11-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By John N

I generally think ACA is open to changes. ...

I generally think ACA is open to changes. However sometimes, unless they are critical, the may not be able to be done due to mapping limitations, i.e. if the change would create an additional map...
Forum: Touring
06-10-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By John N

Katy Connector Route Network

A few of us on the various cycling forums gladly help many others with route advice. Over the years, I have created literally thousands of short routes, usually using GPX files in Garmin's BaseCamp...
Forum: Touring
05-28-24, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2,177
Views: 455,604
Posted By John N

I very much enjoy looking at these pictures. ...

I very much enjoy looking at these pictures. However, I would love it more if people would say where the picture was taken, ideally specifically. There are lots of pics I would love to see in...
Forum: Touring
02-13-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,348
Posted By John N

+1 I definitely agree that the current admin is...

+1
I definitely agree that the current admin is making WS go downhill.
Forum: Touring
02-12-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,784
Posted By John N

Thank you. That is good to know.

Thank you. That is good to know.
Forum: Touring
02-12-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,784
Posted By John N

Thanks for the info. Nice journal!

Thanks for the info. Nice journal!
Forum: Touring
02-11-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,784
Posted By John N

I am a map guy but don't have time this year to...

I am a map guy but don't have time this year to do extensive map planning. Are the Michelin Maps still the prefer maps? If I do a "look at a map and go" tour, how difficult is it to find campsites,...
Forum: Touring
02-10-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,784
Posted By John N

Best EuroVelo Route?

After touring a LOT in the USA, I am exploring going on a 4-8 week tour this summer in Europe and thought I would try one of the EuroVelo Routes as I enjoyed riding parts of EuroVelo Route 3 in Spain...
Forum: Recumbent
12-17-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,058
Posted By John N

Thanks for replying. Here is American's Bicycle...

Thanks for replying. Here is American's Bicycle Policy (as of this date):

You can travel with 1 non-motorized touring, mountain, tandem, or racing bicycle if the:

Bicycle is in a hard-sided...
Forum: Recumbent
12-14-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,058
Posted By John N

Rental Trikes in Europe or ship?

Hello, my wife and I are contemplating a month-long tour in Europe next year and my wife only rides a recumbent trike. Does anyone have a shop they can recommend that rents recumbent trikes, ideally...
Forum: Touring
12-03-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,200
Posted By John N

Or it may be that he has banned so many people...

Or it may be that he has banned so many people that he lost significant income from that. Unfortunately, the site has become less and less relevant in the last few years. Though I truly wish him the...
Forum: Touring
11-20-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By John N

That is what I thought but I know some eastern...

That is what I thought but I know some eastern Provinces do not, at least to emails from the Nova Scotia transportation department. I am waiting on replies from New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland &...
Forum: Touring
11-17-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By John N

Thanks for the reply. It is good to hear that...

Thanks for the reply. It is good to hear that overall the roads/traffic was manageable. So far in the planning, I do not have to be on the Trans Canada. Whenever I use Google Maps' Streetview, the...
Forum: Touring
11-16-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By John N

AADT Maps for Canada??

I am trying to plan a tour for next summer that goes from Portland, ME, to St. John's, NL. I can't seem to find a map (pdf, GIS, paper, etc.) that shows the AADT (Average Annual Daily Traffic) count...
Forum: Touring
11-16-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,294
Posted By John N

My main touring bike has a Redshift stem. It...

My main touring bike has a Redshift stem. It does help with take the little bumps, cracks, and gravel but it won't absorb big bumps, cracks, or gravel. You can order various stiffness elastomers to...
Forum: Touring
11-11-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,316
Posted By John N

I totally agree if in the summer, that open...

I totally agree if in the summer, that open things up a bit if the OP is not rushed. That is why I asked.
Forum: Touring
11-11-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,316
Posted By John N

Are you talking this time of year or in the...

Are you talking this time of year or in the summer? How much time? Restaurants or eating out?
Forum: Touring
05-07-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By John N

I create my routes in advance (which has its own...

I create my routes in advance (which has its own definite downsides) so I get to go on the roads I want. I also prefer more pleasant (and/or safer) roads even if a bit longer. Therefore, I have...
Forum: Touring
04-21-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 12,996
Posted By John N

Thanks. The only border crossing I have had...

Thanks. The only border crossing I have had troubles with is the Canadian border so wanted to ensure I was OK Thanks again, John
Forum: Touring
04-21-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 12,996
Posted By John N

Thank you for mentioning this. I checked a bit...

Thank you for mentioning this. I checked a bit online and this is that it says in part from the Parks Canada website

" * Does it say bear spray or bear repellent? To be legal in Canada, the label...
Forum: Touring
04-20-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,635
Posted By John N

I will do that once I complete the tour. But I...

I will do that once I complete the tour. But I won't start pedaling until June 1st due to the shuttle not opening before then.
Forum: Touring
04-18-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,635
Posted By John N

Sorry, but I am not from Portland so that doesn't...

Sorry, but I am not from Portland so that doesn't appeal to me ;).
Forum: Touring
04-18-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,635
Posted By John N

Doug64, nice pics, especially the one with the...

Doug64, nice pics, especially the one with the bike in it. What time of year was this taken?
Forum: Touring
04-18-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,635
Posted By John N

I actually spoke with the Jasper Rangers (not the...

I actually spoke with the Jasper Rangers (not the national call center) and they mentioned that even the walk-in sites typically fill by 11am (may have been 1pm, I forget) in August. I specifically...
Forum: Touring
04-18-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 639
Posted By John N

I tend to agree but not completely as I have had...

I tend to agree but not completely as I have had been turned away due to bike once (wouldn't even let me keep it outside so that was definitely weird). Excluding Europe, I have had a handful of...
Forum: Touring
04-17-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,635
Posted By John N

Thanks for the info. It is good to hear about...

Thanks for the info. It is good to hear about the fairly good chance of availability @ Whistler. The Park Office has said they fill up but I have heard a couple others say what you say. However,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By John N

Thanks, that is what I need to know.

Thanks, that is what I need to know.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By John N

Russ, thanks for the info on the various cable...

Russ, thanks for the info on the various cable rope cutters. However, I am trying to find out the difference between the CN-1 and the CN-10. Reason I am asking is that the CN-1 does not cut the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By John N

Difference between Park CN-1 & CN-10

I have some older tools (been riding for 45 years). While I was looking for some tools on the Park website, I noticed my old but decent cable cutters (Model CN-1) have been replaced by Model CN-10. ...
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