Actually, is there a place I can start "blogging" about my incoming adventure? Or a place I can journal?
Not familiar with blogging or anything like that.
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03-27-2011, 03:01 PM #1
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Shaula
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03-27-2011, 03:25 PM #2
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this website: www.crazyguyonabike.com Anyone can post about their tour.
is for touring cyclists who can journal about their tours. It's a highly addictive site, tho. Beware!
I've posted a couple journals myself on there.
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?...wn&context=all
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?...wn&context=allCheck out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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03-27-2011, 03:25 PM #3
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http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/ is a great site to use for bike tour blogging if you don't want to go through the trouble of setting up your own blog site.
ETA: great minds think alike, Tri Girl!
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03-27-2011, 04:59 PM #4
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Great! Thanks for that site!!!!!!
Shaula
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03-30-2011, 07:30 PM #5
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stop at all historical markers, hit the local coffee shops and strike up conversations with every stranger you meet. Stop at all roadside stalls. Keep a blog- it really helps. Pick up tourist info at every site you stop at, it will help with the blog.
Have a good good time.marni
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04-28-2011, 07:26 PM #6
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If your husband is providing SAG support, I wouldn't carry much on the bike at all. And hey, is there room in your husband's car for Chicken Little's, Tri Girl's, AND my gear, too, in addition to your own?
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04-29-2011, 07:39 AM #7
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You go Girl
Sounds like you are well on your way to a terrific trip. Yes, with a Sag wagon you will be able to travel light. I use two bags for light travel the Zimbale 11 liter canvas Saddlebag and the Zimbale front Rack bag (fits on my nitto front rack)
I would add that having both a tail light and a headlight are a must. Even the best laid plans can sometimes catch you in the dark.
Crazy Guy on a Bike is perfect and of course Adventure Cycling. Looks like the links have been shared.
I also invite you to read Bike Touring News - this is the blog my husband and I have. We offer insights, suggestions and gear for all bike travelers. He just wrapped up a trip from Austin to New Orleans (also on Crazy Guy) but can be accessed from our site.
Me - I am on the road to recovery after 18 months of severe Achilles Tendonitis so feel like a newbie all over again
Happy Riding,
Sky King
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