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05-31-2009, 03:05 PM #1
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05-31-2009, 05:36 PM #2
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Here's a link to my gear list - maybe some food for thought...
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05-31-2009, 07:05 PM #3
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Thank you so much everyone! The trip will probably not happen until August, but I wanted to get a head-start so I can acquire the things I need over time. I am going to check out all of the links now! Thanks again!
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05-31-2009, 08:03 PM #4
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Denise! How great to see you.
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06-01-2009, 10:47 AM #5
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The articles section of crazyguyonabike.com is really good with very helpful information on it. I would definitely try there. The ACA site noted above is great, too. Good luck. We sure do want to hear about your trips.
This is also a great site, but you have to look a bit to find what you need!
http://bicycletouringpro.comLast edited by AnnieBikes; 06-01-2009 at 10:54 AM. Reason: added website
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06-02-2009, 07:37 AM #6
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Wow...all great links. I am learning a lot! Do any of you tour alone or do you usually go with a friend? I hope that my friend will be able to do the tour in August, but it is not a sure thing. I plan on ordering my Surly LHT in the next week or so and want to get some riding in! Perhaps I should try some supported tours where there will be other people around?
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06-02-2009, 11:42 AM #7
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I've done it lots of ways, solo, with DH and on a big organized ride (RAGBRAI). Solo is fun because you don't have to please anyone but yourself. With someone is fun because you have someone to bounce ideas off of. It is also a friendly way to go. Organized rides are neat because the route is already planned and all you carry on your bike is your normal daily stuff.
Having DH along also means someone else gets to share the weight of the tent & cooking gear - unless this trip is a credit card trip, where they are not needed.
All approaches are valid and fun. You don't need to go on supported tours before a solo tour unless you want to. In my experience, a supported tour is more about Bicycle Culture, whereas going solo or with a trusted friend will give a better sense of place and people that you encounter. Both are valid - but different.Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke.
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