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Forum: Touring
11-10-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,400
Posted By kevmcd

I called Priority Bikes customer service number...

I called Priority Bikes customer service number and asked about folding and whether the wheels would have parallel tracking when folded. The tech wasn't much help and basically just agreed with...
Forum: Touring
11-09-23, 02:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,400
Posted By kevmcd

That is disappointing. I don't have experience...

That is disappointing. I don't have experience to know how important parallel alignment of the wheels is. But the less than compact folding sucks.

Maybe I will contact them and tell them I have...
Forum: Touring
11-09-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,400
Posted By kevmcd

What is the problem with the fold design on the...

What is the problem with the fold design on the Priority Bike? The rack looks like in isn't tall enough to accept conventional panniers. I would love to have a belt drive.

Can you get 20" TPU...
Forum: Touring
11-08-23, 06:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,400
Posted By kevmcd

I understand completely with what you are saying...

I understand completely with what you are saying and in the past what you describe has been my strategy. Last year after renting a touring bike in Barcelona I went directly to the ferry terminal and...
Forum: Touring
11-08-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,400
Posted By kevmcd

I'm not too worried about having the perfect...

I'm not too worried about having the perfect bike. I will only be riding a few miles fully loaded from the airport to the hotel and then a few times switching hotel or to apartment. Weekend trips...
Forum: Touring
11-08-23, 09:01 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,400
Posted By kevmcd

Thanks everyone for the reply. It surprises me...

Thanks everyone for the reply. It surprises me how dominant the Bike Friday's are among bike tourists when I expect they are a tiny fraction of the folding bike market. But they make a quality...
11-08-23, 12:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 116
Posted By kevmcd

Panniers for Folding Bicycles

Cross post from the touring forum
https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1283450-panniers-folding-bicycles.html

I am guessing there is a lot of local expertise on this subject and maybe some readers...
Forum: Touring
11-08-23, 12:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,400
Posted By kevmcd

Panniers for Folding Bicycles?

Hello all,

I am an old dog bike tourist trying to learn new tricks.

I am now considering touring with a folding bike. I believe there is a community of people who are already very experienced...
Forum: Touring
11-21-22, 05:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By kevmcd

Nice pictures and looks like a great adventure.

Nice pictures and looks like a great adventure.
Forum: Touring
11-18-22, 05:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By kevmcd

Post trip observations

Spain is wonderful. In general the country is wonderful and specifically it is wonderful for bicyclists. The weather is great in Spain even in November (at least this year)


Just riding the...
Forum: Touring
10-23-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By kevmcd

Sunday through Friday will be in the big city of...

Sunday through Friday will be in the big city of Palma with classes a good part of the day so rides will be short. I plan to arrive on Mallorca on Friday morning so maybe some good weekend rides. ...
Forum: Touring
10-23-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By kevmcd

Unlikely I will ride all the way from Barcelona...

Unlikely I will ride all the way from Barcelona to Sevilla. With all the information above it is unlikely I will ride the southern coast of Spain.

Still sticking to my original plan of a couple...
Forum: Touring
10-22-22, 09:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By kevmcd

This trip is very spontaneous with absolutely no...

This trip is very spontaneous with absolutely no planning. I just needed to put a carrot in front of my nose to get a construction project in the basement finished (and get out of the way of my...
Forum: Touring
10-22-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By kevmcd

Looks like there is no shortage of nice rides. I...

Looks like there is no shortage of nice rides. I see the Teruel to Valencia on a lot of lists and the ride to L'Escala
Forum: Touring
10-22-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By kevmcd

I can relate to what you are saying. I live in...

I can relate to what you are saying. I live in Oregon and I am not a fan of bicycling the Oregon coast. Narrow shoulders on the road with novice drivers in large camper vans gazing over their right...
Forum: Touring
10-22-22, 08:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By kevmcd

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Touring
10-21-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,442
Posted By kevmcd

I'm headed to Spain for the first time on Monday....

I'm headed to Spain for the first time on Monday. Flying to Barcelona and then maybe ferry to Mallorca for a week of Spanish classes and leisurely rides.

I was thinking about riding the Southern...
Forum: Touring
10-07-22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 938
Posted By kevmcd

Thanks for the confirmation. The mountainous...

Thanks for the confirmation. The mountainous route looks really interesting but with the lack of services it is unlikely I will do it. Maybe a day ride one way and bus back to where ever I am...
Forum: Touring
10-05-22, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 938
Posted By kevmcd

I'll check the local library for the Rough Guide....

I'll check the local library for the Rough Guide. From my limited internet surfing it looks like I am traveling during low season and if I have complaints about lodging it will be my own fault.
Forum: Touring
10-05-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 938
Posted By kevmcd

Thanks, The info on buses and trains looks...

Thanks,
The info on buses and trains looks useful. I hadn't considered taking the bus or train on Mallorca but that may make more of the island accessible.
Forum: Touring
10-04-22, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 938
Posted By kevmcd

Recommendations welcomed on Barcelona, Mallorca, Valencia trip

I'm at the end of a project and as a reward to myself I am flying to Barcelona for 21 days starting Oct 25th.


There is not any planning behind this trip. I picked the destination because the...
09-26-22, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By kevmcd

To close this thread out I will add the updated...

To close this thread out I will add the updated information.

I just bought my Air France tickets and there was an "add a bike" option which was $150.

I will probably just rent a bike for 21...
09-22-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By kevmcd

Ouch!

I visited the link you sent earlier but you prompted me to visit again and this time I followed it a little deeper and selected my sporting equipment and read the definition of the geographic zones. ...
09-21-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By kevmcd

SEATAC - Air France Oversize Baggage

Anyone have any experience taking their bike on Air France out of SEATAC?

Where is the Air France oversize baggage counter? Next to the regular counter I hope. (bicycles in boxes must be checked...
06-29-22, 07:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,961
Posted By kevmcd

My previous reply to this message apparently...

My previous reply to this message apparently didn't post but excuse me if it is a repeat post.

The reason I didn't worry too much whether the Going to the Sun Road was open to the top is that I...
06-29-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,961
Posted By kevmcd

Got home on the train yesterday morning. 2 nights...

Got home on the train yesterday morning. 2 nights in Apgar campground and 1 night in Whitefish State Park and 1 night each way in my seat on the train. I decided to stay in Apgar vs Sprague because...
06-22-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,961
Posted By kevmcd

Bought my train ticket this morning. Leaving for...

Bought my train ticket this morning. Leaving for Whitefish at 4pm tomorrow afternoon and arrive at 7am Friday morning.

The road probably won't be open to the top this weekend but I want to go...
06-16-22, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,881
Posted By kevmcd

I have not bicycled that rode but I think I have...

I have not bicycled that rode but I think I have driven it at least 50 times.

I would expect that the shoulders should be pretty good the whole way since it is a heavily traveled hi-way and one of...
06-02-22, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,961
Posted By kevmcd

I am glad to hear that Sprague uses a common area...

I am glad to hear that Sprague uses a common area for bike campers. I wish bike camping in every park was configured this way. Not sure why the Visitor's Center told me to camp in Apgar last year...
Forum: Touring
06-01-22, 08:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,015
Posted By kevmcd

The low price works well with my self-deceptive...

The low price works well with my self-deceptive psychology. Since I spent so little on the tent it allows me to rationalize an unlimited number of times that I deserve to bail whenever I get...
Forum: Touring
05-31-22, 11:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,064
Posted By kevmcd

I am a big fan of Amtrak bicycle trips. I'm...

I am a big fan of Amtrak bicycle trips. I'm retired, too, and pretty much all my trips involve lots of Amtraking and bicycling only the choice parts.

If it were me I would fly into Santa Rosa...
05-31-22, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,961
Posted By kevmcd

Still going?

I went last year and I want to do it again this year.

I plan to Amtrak into Whitefish with my bike and arrive on either June 16th or 23rd depending on the weather (Last year I got soaked on the...
Forum: Touring
05-31-22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,015
Posted By kevmcd

Maybe should be filed under TMI

I'm probably the only old guy who doesn't like to drag himself out of his tent to pee in the middle of the night. Especially since the tent I use is not much bigger than a bivouc sack.
...
Forum: Touring
03-11-22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

I googled "southwest airlines oversize baggage...

I googled "southwest airlines oversize baggage 115" " and multiple websites said Southwest accepts oversize baggage up to 115" but none of these websites were official Southwest Airlines websites. ...
Forum: Southeast
12-31-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,301
Posted By kevmcd

Some good local insight on the ride from Tampa...

Some good local insight on the ride from Tampa (Bradenton) to Ft Myers just got posted in the Touring forum
https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1242842-florida-route.html
Forum: Touring
12-30-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

Alaska Airlines has done a great thing for...

Alaska Airlines has done a great thing for cyclists by changing their baggage policy to ship bikes for $30

Amtrak has done great things with their bike policies including creating a nice big box...
Forum: Touring
12-29-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,686
Posted By kevmcd

I mistakenly wrote "Bradenton" above instead of...

I mistakenly wrote "Bradenton" above instead of "Coconut Creek" as your final destination. Hopefully this Omnicron thing doesn't undo all our plans.
Forum: Touring
12-29-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,686
Posted By kevmcd

I plan to be in Florida in January as well. But...

I plan to be in Florida in January as well. But I am staying pretty close to Amtrak stations and just doing day rides.

Back to your question: I am surprised no one suggested the ferry from Ft...
Forum: Touring
12-29-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

Packing in an Amtrak style box in my mind is a...

Packing in an Amtrak style box in my mind is a superior solution but there are other solutions that will work. Getting a box to fit a 60cm vintage bike at your LBS is not a given. The LBS I visited...
Forum: Touring
12-29-21, 10:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

Yes you guys are right, FEDEX/Kinko's Box Pricing is Crazy

I measured my bike and figured out the ideal box size that is <115 linear inches and would allow me to pack it leaving both wheels on. 68" x 38" x 8.5". It does require that I remove my handlebars...
Forum: Touring
12-24-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

I would just buy the box at FedEx or UPS and then...

I would just buy the box at FedEx or UPS and then take the bike on the plane with me. Maybe I could get them to build a box of 114.5 linear inches. If Amtrak didn't have a box and they charged me...
Forum: Touring
12-24-21, 11:48 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

My back-up plan for a box at my endpoint is to go...

My back-up plan for a box at my endpoint is to go to a local UPS or FedEx store and have them build me a box if Amtrak doesn't have a box. I've never had UPS/FedEx build a box for me but I see that...
Forum: Touring
12-23-21, 04:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

end to end trip (ending point different from...

end to end trip (ending point different from starting point)
Packing looks nice but I would rather avoid it if I can. Your picture made me realize that I would also probably need to remove the rear...
Forum: Touring
12-23-21, 02:41 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

Thanks to everyone for all the helpful suggestions!

I visited Portland's premier bike store yesterday and it was surprisingly quiet for 4pm 3 days before Christmas. They had a big line of pre-purchased assembled bicycles waiting to be picked up. The...
Forum: Touring
12-21-21, 12:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

I am guessing that there are a number of bike...

I am guessing that there are a number of bike tourists out there that have used Amtrak boxes on airlines (either full size or cut down) and that is why I asked for their knowledge, Hopefully there is...
Forum: Touring
12-20-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

I agree that it is clear that for oversize...

I agree that it is clear that for oversize luggage the 115" is "linear" where "linear" is defined as L + W + D. Except they also describe the example of a kayak that is ok as long as it is less than...
Forum: Touring
12-20-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,528
Posted By kevmcd

Anyone ever use an Amtrak bike box as checked luggage on an airline?

The Amtrak bicycle boxes are wonderful: inexpensive, large and rugged and readily available at the end of your tour (at least in the US in major metropolitan areas)


But can they be checked on an...
Forum: Touring
12-15-21, 06:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,850
Posted By kevmcd

I save my white cotton dress shirts for the beach...

I save my white cotton dress shirts for the beach or hiking in So. Utah or Death Valley where the sun is very intense. For touring I prefer a cotton madras dress shirt as shown here...
Forum: Southeast
12-14-21, 05:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,301
Posted By kevmcd

I am trying to optimize my limited days for peak...

I am trying to optimize my limited days for peak scenic value. I need to be back home after 10 days as I have been assigned pet sitting duty for my daughter's young labradoodle and there is no...
Forum: Touring
12-12-21, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 999
Posted By kevmcd

Hollywood Beach and the Miami Airport both seem...

Hollywood Beach and the Miami Airport both seem like good options for a reasonably priced base for my 3 days in Miami. I am leaning towards the airport area because of the tri-rail and metro rail...
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