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Forum: Touring
07-04-22, 10:21 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,264
Posted By MidLife50

Just back yesterday from Erie Canal Buffalo to...

Just back yesterday from Erie Canal Buffalo to Albany. Side trip to Seneca Falls. First significant road miles while touring. Clocked in at just under 400 miles total per Strava. Trip report to...
Forum: Touring
09-28-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,850
Posted By MidLife50

I've ridden my 6 yr old Trek 7.2FX just over...

I've ridden my 6 yr old Trek 7.2FX just over 1,600 miles so far in 2021, including 350 mile tour GAP/C&O in June and 250 mile Katy Trail tour earlier in September.
It's got (stock) Shimano Altus...
Forum: Touring
09-22-21, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,533
Posted By MidLife50

My tires are rated as 75 psi minimum. Once above...

My tires are rated as 75 psi minimum. Once above 75 it's not too far to 90 with me and the bags onboard. I must admit that the idea of less pumping on the trail is appealing.
Forum: Touring
09-16-21, 09:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,128
Posted By MidLife50

Depends on your alternatives but I had a good...

Depends on your alternatives but I had a good experience in the Cultural District. After you "finish" the Gap at the Point, continue around and up the Allegheny River (river on your left) on the...
Forum: Touring
09-14-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2,084
Views: 415,818
Posted By MidLife50

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/686x915/wine_country_867bea7d54e4602e3af4c73c817f41d6d9cca10a.jpg
Missouri wine country off the Katy Trail.
Forum: Touring
09-14-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,533
Posted By MidLife50

Katy Trail Completed

After completing our first ever multi-day tour in late June (see Gap and C&O Complete (https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1233829-gap-c-o-tour-completed.html)), my wife and I are just back from our...
Forum: Touring
08-29-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,745
Posted By MidLife50

Tunnel Hill Road crosses the detour trail (the...

Tunnel Hill Road crosses the detour trail (the dashed line) at it's peak. If the tunnel was closed, our fallback plan "B" was to shuttle to the top of Tunnel Hill Rd and then walk our bikes down the...
Forum: Touring
08-16-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,840
Posted By MidLife50

Beginners luck?

Beginners luck?
Forum: Touring
07-30-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,840
Posted By MidLife50

Detail of where we stayed in Pittsburgh relative...

Detail of where we stayed in Pittsburgh relative to the Gap start and to the train station....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By MidLife50

OK to Replace Tube and Not Patch Tire?

I'm a relative newbie at changing flats. Wife and I went for a long ride Saturday and got up this morning for an easy ride. She immediately notices her front tire is flat so I pull out the tire tools...
Forum: Touring
07-24-21, 02:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,840
Posted By MidLife50

The Gap/C&O will always be most crowded in...

The Gap/C&O will always be most crowded in Pittsburgh and Washington DC. So getting away from your start/end points means less (a lot less) of a crowd. By the time you get 30 miles out of town the...
Forum: Touring
07-20-21, 04:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,840
Posted By MidLife50

Glad to give you our perspective... [/list] ...

Glad to give you our perspective...

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We did exactly that...a long weekend practice trip with loaded back-to-back 45 milers to get us used to the idea. Was a big boost to our confidence ....
Forum: Touring
07-06-21, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,654
Posted By MidLife50

Improve my Bike?

Just completed 7 day tour 350 miles on GAP / C&O. Had a great time and already looking for next couple of outings. Have a long weekend already booked and doing preliminary planning for another 7 day...
Forum: Touring
07-05-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,840
Posted By MidLife50

Been hoping to for a few years now. Better late...

Been hoping to for a few years now. Better late than never!
Forum: Touring
07-02-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,840
Posted By MidLife50

Agreed. We had both sunny and rainy days on the...

Agreed. We had both sunny and rainy days on the GAP and on the C&O. Huge difference. GAP grit seems almost worse when dry but I'd take it over the C&O surface any day...especially when wet. And...
Forum: Touring
07-01-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,840
Posted By MidLife50

We were really surprised at everything still...

We were really surprised at everything still closed. I understood they were closed earlier this Spring, but assumed things would open up more for the summer. Guess it's a process. BTW other than...
Forum: Touring
07-01-21, 07:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,302
Posted By MidLife50

Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Lite, 700x35c...and the...

Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Lite, 700x35c...and the leak I found was also on the tube seam.

Tempted to think it was a bad tube but maybe time for new tires as well? Back home now but did need to air...
Forum: Touring
06-30-21, 07:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,840
Posted By MidLife50

GAP C&O Tour Completed

My wife and I just completed our first ever multi-day tour. Here's a brief summary...

Day # From/To Strava Distance Milepost Distance
1 Pitts to W. Newton 36.39 34
2 W. Newton to Ohiopyle 44.70...
Forum: Touring
06-29-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,302
Posted By MidLife50

I relied on the bike shop on flat #1. For flat...

I relied on the bike shop on flat #1. For flat #2 I found a pinhole in the tube and then used a cotton ball to diligently search for a cause. Finding none I changed the tube and carried on.

I'm...
Forum: Touring
06-29-21, 10:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,745
Posted By MidLife50

I stayed in Paw Paw on Tuesday June 22, leaving...

I stayed in Paw Paw on Tuesday June 22, leaving the next morning. While there I spoke with a trail ambassador who confirmed that the downstream towpath remained open (we successfully biked through)...
Forum: Touring
06-29-21, 10:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,302
Posted By MidLife50

Tour completed and here are the results...I had 2...

Tour completed and here are the results...I had 2 flats (both rear) and Mrs MidLife had none.

Flat 1...Low tires are low for a reason: This flat occurred on Day #4 (Meyersdale, PA to Paw Paw, WV....
Forum: Touring
06-16-21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,302
Posted By MidLife50

Flats and Tires on Tour

With my 1st multi-day tour (7 days riding GAP/C&O) quickly approaching I've become a multi-level contingency planner. How much is enough?

I typically use CO2 as a peace of mind answer around town....
Forum: Touring
06-11-21, 08:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,449
Posted By MidLife50

Appreciate the advice. Getting excited as we...

Appreciate the advice. Getting excited as we leave in a week. Adding to my stash (and load) almost daily.

Definitely packing the extra layer top/bottom, gloves, added a 15mm wrench to remove my...
Forum: Touring
06-09-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,745
Posted By MidLife50

I'll be there in 2 weeks and will update as soon...

I'll be there in 2 weeks and will update as soon as I can.
Forum: Touring
06-09-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,745
Posted By MidLife50

Spoke with someone in Paw Paw today (June 9). ...

Spoke with someone in Paw Paw today (June 9). The tunnel and downstream tow path remain passable right now, but probably not for much longer. They have started to erect and position the housing...
Forum: Touring
05-31-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,270
Posted By MidLife50

After Action Report on 1st Test Tour

Wife and I just completed a first trial run at overnight touring. As I recently posted (https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1231233-packing-1st-tour.html) this is prep for a 7 day Gap/C&O credit card...
Forum: Touring
05-25-21, 11:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,745
Posted By MidLife50

Good info. I'm going in about 3 weeks and was...

Good info. I'm going in about 3 weeks and was dreading the push over the mountain detour trail. Of course they're probably liable to start work at any time now.
Forum: Touring
05-24-21, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,449
Posted By MidLife50

Packing for 1st Tour

Wife and I are prepping for our 1st tour (credit card touring) on Gap/C&O from Pittsburgh to Washington DC. We're riding stock Trek FX-2 hybrids with 700x35 tires. I'm carrying a pair of Ortlieb...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-21, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,936
Posted By MidLife50

I'm doing exactly what you're suggesting over the...

I'm doing exactly what you're suggesting over the next month. This weekend my wife and I are doing our 1st ever tour. 44 miles out. Stay in a B&B. Shower, rehydrate, eat dinner, sleep. Then back...
Forum: Touring
04-05-21, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,750
Posted By MidLife50

Thanks. Our situation is even better than I...

Thanks. Our situation is even better than I thought. We're actually running 35mm tires so I'm feeling better already.
Forum: Touring
04-05-21, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,750
Posted By MidLife50

1st Tour GAP C&O Bike and Tires

Older Clyde and his bride planning 1st overnight tour. Decided to go for the Gap/C&O Pittsburgh to Wash DC. We'll be credit card touring to get started.

Looking at 7 days riding with daily mileage...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-17, 07:43 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,741
Posted By MidLife50

Goal is 250 miles 7/1 = 29.2 miles 7/2 = 21.2...

Goal is 250 miles
7/1 = 29.2 miles
7/2 = 21.2
7/5 = 13.8
7/6 = 11.0
7/8 = 39.7
7/9 = 23.6
7/11 = 12.7
7/12 = 10.1
Had an off week...work/vacation/turned 60/was lazy
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-17, 08:04 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,741
Posted By MidLife50

Goal is 250 miles 7/1 = 29.2 miles 7/2 = 21.2...

Goal is 250 miles
7/1 = 29.2 miles
7/2 = 21.2
7/5 = 13.8
7/6 = 11.0
7/8 = 39.7
7/9 = 23.6
7/11 = 12.7
7/12 = 10.1
Had an off week...work/vacation/turned 60/was lazy
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-22-17, 08:32 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,741
Posted By MidLife50

Goal is 250 miles 7/1 = 29.2 miles 7/2 = 21.2...

Goal is 250 miles
7/1 = 29.2 miles
7/2 = 21.2
7/5 = 13.8
7/6 = 11.0
7/8 = 39.7
7/9 = 23.6
7/11 = 12.7
7/12 = 10.1
Had an off week...work/vacation/turned 60/was lazy
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-12-17, 05:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By MidLife50

Congrats!!!

Congrats!!!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-12-17, 05:53 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,741
Posted By MidLife50

Goal is 250 miles 7/1 = 29.2 miles 7/2 = 21.2...

Goal is 250 miles
7/1 = 29.2 miles
7/2 = 21.2
7/5 = 13.8
7/6 = 11.0
7/8 = 39.7
7/9 = 23.6
7/11 = 12.7
7/12 = 10.1
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-11-17, 05:48 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,741
Posted By MidLife50

All are welcome as far as I'm concerned. ...

All are welcome as far as I'm concerned.

Goal is 250 miles
7/1 = 29.2 miles
7/2 = 21.2
7/5 = 13.8
7/6 = 11.0
7/8 = 39.7
7/9 = 23.6
7/11 = 12.7
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-09-17, 07:13 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,741
Posted By MidLife50

Goal is 250 miles 7/1 = 29.2 miles 7/2 = 21.2...

Goal is 250 miles
7/1 = 29.2 miles
7/2 = 21.2
7/5 = 13.8
7/6 = 11.0
7/8 = 39.7
7/9 = 23.6

MTD 138.5
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-08-17, 09:08 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,741
Posted By MidLife50

Goal is 250 miles 7/1 = 29.2 miles 7/2 = 21.2...

Goal is 250 miles
7/1 = 29.2 miles
7/2 = 21.2
7/5 = 13.8
7/6 = 11.0
7/8 = 39.7

MTD 114.9
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-17, 05:51 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,741
Posted By MidLife50

Goal is 250 miles 7/1 = 29.2 miles 7/2 = 21.2...

Goal is 250 miles
7/1 = 29.2 miles
7/2 = 21.2
7/5 = 13.8
7/6 = 11.0

MTD 75.2
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-05-17, 06:00 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,741
Posted By MidLife50

Goal is 250 miles 7/1 = 29.2 miles 7/2 = 21.2...

Goal is 250 miles
7/1 = 29.2 miles
7/2 = 21.2
7/5 = 13.8

MTD 64.2
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-02-17, 07:04 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,741
Posted By MidLife50

July 2017 100+ mile/Kilometer Club

Didn't see a thread so started this one...

Goal is 250 miles
July 1 = 29.2 miles
July 2 = 21.2

MTD 50.4
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-17, 06:13 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,168
Posted By MidLife50

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200...

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200 miles
June 1 = 11.0 miles
June 3 = 8.7 miles. Planned on much more but had 1st flat tire. Used CO2 (with good coaching) to get home, Also learned how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-17, 05:49 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,168
Posted By MidLife50

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200...

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200 miles
June 1 = 11.0 miles
June 3 = 8.7 miles. Planned on much more but had 1st flat tire. Used CO2 (with good coaching) to get home, Also learned how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-27-17, 05:43 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,168
Posted By MidLife50

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200...

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200 miles
June 1 = 11.0 miles
June 3 = 8.7 miles. Planned on much more but had 1st flat tire. Used CO2 (with good coaching) to get home, Also learned how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-26-17, 05:43 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,168
Posted By MidLife50

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200...

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200 miles
June 1 = 11.0 miles
June 3 = 8.7 miles. Planned on much more but had 1st flat tire. Used CO2 (with good coaching) to get home, Also learned how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-24-17, 10:14 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,168
Posted By MidLife50

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200...

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200 miles
June 1 = 11.0 miles
June 3 = 8.7 miles. Planned on much more but had 1st flat tire. Used CO2 (with good coaching) to get home, Also learned how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-20-17, 06:07 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,168
Posted By MidLife50

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200...

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200 miles
June 1 = 11.0 miles
June 3 = 8.7 miles. Planned on much more but had 1st flat tire. Used CO2 (with good coaching) to get home, Also learned how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-18-17, 02:35 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,168
Posted By MidLife50

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200...

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200 miles
June 1 = 11.0 miles
June 3 = 8.7 miles. Planned on much more but had 1st flat tire. Used CO2 (with good coaching) to get home, Also learned how...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-17, 07:42 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,168
Posted By MidLife50

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200...

Just getting going for the year...Goal is 200 miles
June 1 = 11.0 miles
June 3 = 8.7 miles. Planned on much more but had 1st flat tire. Used CO2 (with good coaching) to get home, Also learned how...
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