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Old 05-01-20, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
I was going to say that I really like the Driftless region but that I'd never ridden there... Then I looked it up and it technically begins about 5 miles away from me. Who knew?

Anyway, I consider it to be Driftless Lite once you get to Hastings, MN/Prescott, WI. One of the rides that I'd like to do this year would be to ride to Prescott, down the WI side and cross back over to MN at Red Wing. Starting from home, that'd prolly be a good 120 miles.

If I were to drive out for a ride, I'd be able to get further down the river, and it'd be a beautiful loop, but the crossings are few and far between, so I'd need to take a close look at it before committing.
My wife and I stayed in a B&B near Veroqua, WI for a week one time. Finding a doable tandem route of any distance was tough. Finding phone service was hard, too.

Nice riding that is hilly but not difficult and similar to where Datlas rides, maybe slightly gentler, is further east in the Kettle Moraine area, like LaGrange, WI. Think cheese and dairy.
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Old 05-01-20, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
This is the one I've ridden most. I should go hit the local one today, I think I can incorporate it into a 25 miler.

Is that the Salt River?
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Gotta go pump tandem tires for a ride. We’ll see if we can break 500’ of ascent for the day.
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Danger.
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Grab a car and head to Gettysburg.
So, the fun thing to do in Harrisburg is leave Harrisburg. Sad.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I've never been to Oregon.
Me neither.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
The office itself was pretty dead. It's one of those appointment tests, so I don't have to wait with the masses.
A few times I went to the hospital for lab work. Even with an appointment I had to wait. I had to go through hoopla as if I was being admitted as a patient.

Avoid.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Me neither.
2200 miles away. Too far to cycle.
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
My wife and I stayed in a B&B near Veroqua, WI for a week one time. Finding a doable tandem route of any distance was tough. Finding phone service was hard, too.

Nice riding that is hilly but not difficult and similar to where Datlas rides, maybe slightly gentler, is further east in the Kettle Moraine area, like LaGrange, WI. Think cheese and dairy.
That looks like a teeeeeny town. Last year, we spent a few nights in LaCrosse, not too far away from there, and right on the river. Cute town with enough bars/restaurants/cafes to keep it interesting. I liked it there. We'll probably add it to the weekend trip rotation.
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Danger.
Stranger danger??
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
2200 miles away. Too far to cycle.
You must not be serious.
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Mrs datlas has noticed that I am looking more gaunt than usual. I am down to about 138 which is a few pounds below my baseline of 142-ish.

I tried to explain that this is the normal cycle (sic) as I increase my riding this time of year.

She will have none of it, and has taken it upon herself to "fatten me up" as her project.

Stay tuned.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
2200 miles away. Too far to cycle.
I know those that have.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
I know those that have.
From Oregon, to Virginia, through pit bulls in KY, self supported, in 19 days. She's in our club, and she's fast forever. If you were to read her blog, you would truly get the meaning of self supported, and sometimes, it ain't pretty.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
That looks like a teeeeeny town. Last year, we spent a few nights in LaCrosse, not too far away from there, and right on the river. Cute town with enough bars/restaurants/cafes to keep it interesting. I liked it there. We'll probably add it to the weekend trip rotation.
Oddly enough, we talked to several cyclist who had come there to train in the steep terrain. There was also a pretty decent bike shop there. Of course, this was in either 2006 or 2007 so it may be gone.
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Tomorrow looks like 50F to start and 70F to end. I think I will need leg warmers and arm warmers and a vest in order to handle the temperature changes.

#springtimeforcyclists
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
A few times I went to the hospital for lab work. Even with an appointment I had to wait. I had to go through hoopla as if I was being admitted as a patient.

Avoid.
This one specific test goes off smoothly every time. Same nurse. Same place. Usually the same time once or twice/month. It really is a rarity in medicine. Going to the main lab for one-off blood work is a nightmare. Register on the machine like I have registered a dozen times before. Wait to get called. Go see a person at one desk. Wait some more. If I am lucky I don't have to go see another person at a second desk.
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Originally Posted by datlas
Tomorrow looks like 50F to start and 70F to end. I think I will need leg warmers and arm warmers and a vest in order to handle the temperature changes.

#springtimeforcyclists

above 50 I over heat with arm and leg warmers on. But I’m not as “gaunt” as you.
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Originally Posted by datlas
She will have none of it, and has taken it upon herself to "fatten me up" as her project.
Good time for these (potato surplus). What are your favourites?

3, 4, 8

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Originally Posted by LAJ
From Oregon, to Virginia, through pit bulls in KY, self supported, in 19 days.


A couple of times in Montana I crossed paths with guys (and one gal) riding the Great Divide MTB Route race. The crazy thing was that someone had already won after only 13 days of riding. The finish is at Antelope Wells, NM, or the border with Mexico. Still, I don't think I could ever do it even at a snail's pace.
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Originally Posted by velo vol
good time for these (potato surplus). What are your favourites?

3, 4, 8

https://twitter.com/theprincetyy/sta...80224401063936
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
above 50 I over heat with arm and leg warmers on. But I’m not as “gaunt” as you.
I may actually skip the arm warmers. But many old guys like me like to keep our knees covered if it's below 60F.

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Good time for these (potato surplus). What are your favourites?

3, 4, 8

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I am ok with all except the cheese fries.
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Not much variation on that list.
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A couple of times in Montana I crossed paths with guys (and one gal) riding the Great Divide MTB Route race. The crazy thing was that someone had already won after only 13 days of riding. The finish is at Antelope Wells, NM, or the border with Mexico. Still, I don't think I could ever do it even at a snail's pace.
There's a local guy that has done Tour Divide. He took longer than 13 days.
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