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Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-21, 07:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,942
Posted By David.MPB

As a touring cyclist currently using waxed chains...

As a touring cyclist currently using waxed chains (wax only) Id be interested in a more detailed breakdown of this formula.
Forum: Touring
10-13-21, 02:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,511
Posted By David.MPB

Couldn’t do without kickstand on trek 520 (add...

Couldn’t do without kickstand on trek 520 (add on). However biggest issue when using or even standing at a light or stopped for a photo op is front wheel flop.

regarding kickstand. Must be sturdy...
Forum: Touring
10-11-21, 01:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

Alright, so I encountered some loss of cell...

Alright, so I encountered some loss of cell signal and was also running behind and was very concerned about PawPaw and..... needless to say I neglected to keep up with he the somewhat daily postings...
Forum: Touring
10-01-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

Day1 was a complete fiasco and lesson in lack of...

Day1 was a complete fiasco and lesson in lack of planning



After getting out of Union Station it was a bit difficult to get bearings. I never planned a sightseeing tour but rather the only...
Forum: Touring
09-30-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

Nearly 4 am. Leg 2. CHI > WAS. Tips for...

Nearly 4 am. Leg 2. CHI > WAS.

Tips for train


Don’t sit closest to a door that goes to the food area. It’s constantly noisy. And the light is always on.
Definitely shoot for a solo seat...
Forum: Touring
09-29-21, 01:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

It’s definitely obvious who owns the lines. ...

It’s definitely obvious who owns the lines.
mom 13km outside of Chicago and we’ve been sitting for 30mins.
1 freight train….. then another. So close.

even the conductor can’t hide his...
Forum: Touring
09-29-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

sure. If that’s of interest to people I can do...

sure. If that’s of interest to people I can do that.
milk be in DC tomorrow (Thur 30) at 1:05 or whenever Amtrak gets there.
from there I’m headed straight to mile 0. Minor sightseeing like the...
Forum: Touring
09-29-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

I rather expected as much. I’m aware they don’t...

I rather expected as much. I’m aware they don’t own the lines and that’s often a cause.
I’m on the first leg now. It arrived in STL 40 mins early. Still managed to leave 20 mins late. Ugh.
Forum: Touring
09-29-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

thankyou. I’m feeling a bit more comfortable with...

thankyou. I’m feeling a bit more comfortable with that area. I wish I drank(alcohol) the options are so much more.
though I do like to people watch and I’m sure that’ll be interesting enough to pass...
Forum: Touring
09-29-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

I hope I don’t get that confused. 😬

I hope I don’t get that confused. 😬
Forum: Touring
09-16-21, 03:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

Thankyou . I got the map. I’m fairly confident...

Thankyou . I got the map. I’m fairly confident I’ll have time to visit the bike shop.
I may be overthinking but my chief concern is feeling safe as it gets later in the evening. Appreciate the...
Forum: Touring
09-16-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

Thanks so much for those details. That was an...

Thanks so much for those details. That was an area that seemed most logical and I’ll take your experience as a positive reflection. As it will be a Friday night no doubt they’ll be plenty of people...
Forum: Touring
09-16-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

Thankyou for that. I may well just pay a visit...

Thankyou for that. I may well just pay a visit before coming back toward the station area. Maybe they’ll have something I just can’t resist.
Forum: Touring
09-16-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

Thankyou for that. I may well just pay a visit...

Thankyou for that. I may well just pay a visit before coming back toward the station area. Maybe they’ll have something I just can’t resist.
Forum: Touring
09-15-21, 11:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,146
Posted By David.MPB

Late Train out of Pittsburgh

I will be completing the C&O and the GAP in a few weeks then boarding a train to Chicago. Unfortunately the train doesn't leave until midnight.
I wonder if anyone has any suggestions on where to...
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