Seattle to Vernal, Utah, 1120 Miles
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Seattle to Vernal, Utah, 1120 Miles
In 2018, we did a nice diagonal route from Seattle to Boise (area), then east across southern Idaho. Then SE towards northern Utah across some of Wyoming. We didn't have much of a plan, and used Google Maps in cycling mode for the most part to pick the least busy roads. We stayed at cheap road-motels, camped, and used Warm Showers when possible.
The original plan was to end at my house in Crested Butte, Colorado, but the temps hit 105 in Vernal, so we rented a car and drove back. The friend with me had a mild heart attack, had a stent installed, etc., just a few weeks before we started and I didn't feel right about potentially ending him over completing a goal. One of these days, I'll ride the rest of it, but on FS and BLM backroads.
Flickr Album, Seattle to Utah
The original plan was to end at my house in Crested Butte, Colorado, but the temps hit 105 in Vernal, so we rented a car and drove back. The friend with me had a mild heart attack, had a stent installed, etc., just a few weeks before we started and I didn't feel right about potentially ending him over completing a goal. One of these days, I'll ride the rest of it, but on FS and BLM backroads.
Flickr Album, Seattle to Utah
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Nice photos. Not clear what the warning referred to.
How do you like the Soma Saga? I have one, and am still trying to decide...
How do you like the Soma Saga? I have one, and am still trying to decide...
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For more off road type touring (rougher roads, some single tack, etc.), I ride the Pivot Les Fat. I some times think about selling one or the other, and if I did, I'd sell the SOMA as the Les Fat is capable on any road where as the SOMA is more pave road orientated. I've ridden the Les Fat hundreds of miles on paved roads, but the SOMA is not that suited for rough or sandy roads. Hope that makes sense. But for now, I'll keep them both.
The Global Warming thing was a goof (scroll down and read the full captions and it'll be clearer!).
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Thanks. I have the Soma Saga disc FWIW.
One entertaining feature is it fits 55mm 700c tires.
One entertaining feature is it fits 55mm 700c tires.
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Regarding cantilevers, mine came with Paul Touring cantilevers, and I think they're at least as good as any v-brakes I've ever used. 😎
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