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03-27-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 173
Posted By debade

I think the suggestion of more riders is a good...

I think the suggestion of more riders is a good one but I now believe the only way to get there is protected bike lanes as cities like Copenhagen do. A few key issues need to be tackled.

Level of...
03-19-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 711
Posted By debade

The League of American Bicyclists has an entire ...

The League of American Bicyclists has an entire Cycling training guide which includes guidance for learning to ride. It is under their Smart Cycling program.

Posters have provided similar...
Forum: Touring
12-19-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,826
Posted By debade

71, hope to make 83. DW and I still tour. ...

71, hope to make 83. DW and I still tour. Camping is now behind us and kids inheritance pays for lodging. (Thanks kids). During our Europe tours a few years ago, the trains were our friend in...
11-22-23, 05:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 661
Posted By debade

FK Day along with his wife started WBR many years...

FK Day along with his wife started WBR many years ago. It is legit and worth supporting. I have worked on bicycling advocacy in Arica and have witness the need for transport that the Buffalo bike...
Forum: Touring
09-10-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 947
Posted By debade

lots of good thoughts here. I have not ridden...

lots of good thoughts here. I have not ridden all of them but most. I agree that the west coast is a good choice. I would rate Key West to Maine lower. However, continuing to Nova Scotia would...
07-26-23, 02:21 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,540
Posted By debade

I thought a lot about this as I have not really...

I thought a lot about this as I have not really encountered regular bike riders that ride mass merchandiser bikes. I was surprised that can’t relate to an upgrade for quality, performance or...
Forum: Touring
07-10-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 960
Posted By debade

Just to give you confidence about your trip. ...

Just to give you confidence about your trip. This is a post from a friend of mine
Kids are capable of doing amazing things, if only given the opportunity.

"The plan was for me to bike from...
Forum: Touring
07-07-23, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 832
Posted By debade

just did this last month plus a little more. ...

just did this last month plus a little more. Great trail, in great shape. Highly recommend it. Averaged 50 per day but did a couple of 70. Besides the place where the there is a few miles detour,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,249
Posted By debade

Bicycling infrastructure in cities and the...

Bicycling infrastructure in cities and the addition of rural trails.
05-27-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,511
Posted By debade

I heard Richard was retiring. I assumed the...

I heard Richard was retiring. I assumed the business would carry-on. Thanks for the update.
05-27-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,511
Posted By debade

I like my Trek 520 and have talked to a lot of...

I like my Trek 520 and have talked to a lot of people with the Surely who speak highly of it. But I am not sure this meets your needs.

If you want to dig a bit deeper in your wallet and perhaps...
04-16-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,647
Posted By debade

It is bad to have a car in the bike lane. It is...

It is bad to have a car in the bike lane. It is also sad to have only one bike in the bike lane. We all should work harder to encourage more people to bike and practice active transportation.
04-10-23, 03:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 769
Posted By debade

As mentioned above Bike Flights is an option and...

As mentioned above Bike Flights is an option and I think they have a competitor.

You don’t mention if you will be flying with your bike. If so, Lufthansa had a roll-on program for selected...
03-31-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,368
Posted By debade

Perhaps Richard Schwinn at Waterford bikes might...

Perhaps Richard Schwinn at Waterford bikes might have some knowledge and history.
03-30-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 972
Posted By debade

I was going to share the CA requirement for the...

I was going to share the CA requirement for the light being visible from the side. I could not find that or any change in CA regulations for lights. They did change the motor vehicle passing...
Forum: Southeast
03-27-23, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By debade

many years ago we were driving somewhere and...

many years ago we were driving somewhere and knowing we were passing there we stopped and did a 20 or 30 mile ride. We remember it as on roads and a nice place to cycle. Sorry this is my only...
02-27-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By debade

I totally agree. In the city I currently live,...

I totally agree. In the city I currently live, they have made a good commitment but I think with outdated ideas and in some cases missed opportunities.

Bottom line for me after experiencing bike...
02-26-23, 01:25 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By debade

you missed the point. And with your statement,...

you missed the point. And with your statement, “cycling on many highways is akin to Russian roulette.” I refuse to blame the cyclist when a motorist does not control their vehicle.

Thete is no...
02-25-23, 08:06 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 12,846
Posted By debade

These conversations are troubling to me. The...

These conversations are troubling to me. The shoulder width has nothing to do with a collision. The existence of a shoulder is not important. Nor is the number of cyclists abreast.

The...
02-16-23, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 755
Posted By debade

Couldn't agree more. My wife loves her Waterford...

Couldn't agree more. My wife loves her Waterford that has seen many tours and miles. I served with Richard on the board of the WI Bike Fed. His leadership and effort returned a great deal to the...
02-16-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,289
Posted By debade

I am guessing it is a catch 22. Places where...

I am guessing it is a catch 22. Places where bikes are stolen are places where there are many riders, like Vancouver given great infrastructure.

But while you should be angry with the thief, I...
Forum: Touring
02-02-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,818
Posted By debade

Ride your mood. Trails are great for relaxing. ...

Ride your mood. Trails are great for relaxing. Roads lead to more site seeing. There are some that are both. Perhaps my favorite combo is Montreal to Quebec. Around Lake Michigan is another if...
01-15-23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,034
Posted By debade

Many cities have bike rack ordinances. All...

Many cities have bike rack ordinances. All cities have car park ordinances. The bike rack ordinances that I am most impressed are Portland and Milwaukee. There might be better but I know those. ...
01-02-23, 05:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,261
Posted By debade

STP, Seattle to Portland. I never did it but I...

STP, Seattle to Portland. I never did it but I only lived there 5 years. It seems a right of passage. Some people do the 200 miles in one day but it is set as a 2 day event.
12-04-22, 05:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,555
Posted By debade

I expect most, but not all stationary bicycle...

I expect most, but not all stationary bicycle deaths and injuries occur when the stationary bicycle rider is driving to an exercise facility. Perhaps a statistic the OP would like to add to his...
Forum: Touring
11-29-22, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 705
Posted By debade

I will share what we did many years ago. We road...

I will share what we did many years ago. We road a little further into Arcata/Eureka California and rented a car for a flight back home. We drove to SF keeping the rental drop off in state. We...
11-24-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By debade

I don’t know the answer to your question but I...

I don’t know the answer to your question but I recently move to a city with ice rinks and I am able to walk to one and skate tomorrow. It’s been about 4 years since the last time I laced up and I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,543
Posted By debade

I fought it for years. Tried click stand at one...

I fought it for years. Tried click stand at one time. Since making the decision to add one to my city bike and touring bike, I couldn’t be happier. I have not found a need to add one to my...
09-30-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,851
Posted By debade

The solution you suggest is clearly the best one...

The solution you suggest is clearly the best one which are protected bike lanes. But, that must be done with the idea of Complete Streets.

I wouldn't have responded except for the comment "look...
09-30-22, 04:05 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,851
Posted By debade

i feel you have presented a fair analysis based...

i feel you have presented a fair analysis based on the information presented. Having said that, until we change our attitudes about responsibility of managing a motor vehicle, we will not have safe...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-22, 01:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By debade

I expect the difference would be minimal, if at...

I expect the difference would be minimal, if at all. But perhaps looking at athelers, especially those that contine to perform at higher levels after retirement might provide an answer. But, it is...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-16-22, 04:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,462
Posted By debade

This is terrific. And I got to watch him play at...

This is terrific. And I got to watch him play at Olympia. The bridge should be lined with octopi (rubber) during the opening ceremonies.
Forum: Southwest
09-14-22, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 905
Posted By debade

We biked and hiked are 10 days in Tuscon. Our...

We biked and hiked are 10 days in Tuscon. Our biking was on miles and miles of paved paths. The road infrastructure allowed us to easily get around without a car. We stayed close to the...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By debade

A couple of other thoughts. I you have a car, ...

A couple of other thoughts. I you have a car, drive part of the way and bike the rest. I expect that will be less expensive.

The other thought is an e bike. Still an effort but it will be...
09-08-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,587
Posted By debade

I have a friend coming down from a little north...

I have a friend coming down from a little north of Vancouver, WA.
09-04-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By debade

A n online forum you may want to consider asking...

A n online forum you may want to consider asking your question about things like Medicare is Earlyretirement.org. I find it helpful for questions like yours and financial info as well. And the vast...
09-02-22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 938
Posted By debade

Congratulations on your retirement. I...

Congratulations on your retirement.

I wanted to share one thing I wished I had done during my w*rking life with my 30 mile commute. Since we had a great fitness area with shower, I easily could...
08-28-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,491
Posted By debade

Biked the Gap/C&O twice. Credit card touring is...

Biked the Gap/C&O twice. Credit card touring is easy as is camping since the sites are close are right off the path. I did it both ways,
08-26-22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,491
Posted By debade

In 1995 we took one supported tour with...

In 1995 we took one supported tour with Backroads. They are a great company. But following that tour, we knew we could easily do the same thing with a little less comfort (they picked up the wine we...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-22, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By debade

For a few years in a row on bike to work day, 35...

For a few years in a row on bike to work day, 35 miles each way. But only on that day.
Forum: Commuting
07-31-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By debade

Daniel is right, motorists don't stop driving. ...

Daniel is right, motorists don't stop driving. And most of them providing advice can't provide a single statistic about motor vehicle collisions with active transport participants. And if I...
07-27-22, 06:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,720
Posted By debade

My wife and I have 3 bikes each. Our carbon...

My wife and I have 3 bikes each. Our carbon bikes are for exercise. Her road bike is 20+ years old. Mine is 10+. We each have touring bikes. Mostly used for touring but sometimes given front and...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-22, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,024
Posted By debade

I did not find it comfortable. I gave it a few...

I did not find it comfortable. I gave it a few months and replaced it with a B17. Part of the problem might have been the positioning of my Trek Domane. I love my B17 on my 520 touring bike. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-22, 08:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,627
Posted By debade

I know you are asking about lights but you may...

I know you are asking about lights but you may also want to consider a Proviz 360 jacket or vest or something similar. Improves my night time confidence along with my light.
Forum: Commuting
07-01-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By debade

If you haven’t tried yet, I would reach out to...

If you haven’t tried yet, I would reach out to Burley too.
06-30-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,166
Posted By debade

I carried my hockey stick along my top tube with...

I carried my hockey stick along my top tube with velcro. 4 mile ride each way. I'm not a very good hockey player. But, the method still worked for me. :)
Forum: Touring
06-23-22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 779
Posted By debade

We have called Warm Shower hosts that had extra...

We have called Warm Shower hosts that had extra space or street parking in front of their house (It would be easier if you are a Warm Showers host and not just a user), churches/Synagogue/other ...
Forum: Touring
06-19-22, 04:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,025
Posted By debade

Mine was 1975 from E Lansing MI to Toronto. It...

Mine was 1975 from E Lansing MI to Toronto. It was with my girlfriend who became my wife not long after. We did have a customs search when returning to the States.

For the next 20 years we did...
06-17-22, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 815
Posted By debade

I have had positive receptions from bike advocacy...

I have had positive receptions from bike advocacy groups by calling them. Some advocacy groups that impress me are Bicycle Federation of WI, Local Motion in Vermont and Cascade in Seattle. I do...
06-17-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,927
Posted By debade

I am less than 1/2 your weight. Although my...

I am less than 1/2 your weight. Although my Schwalbes are on my touring bike. So total touring weight is closer to 200#.

My wife and I have thousands and thousands of miles (2 cross country tours...
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