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04-18-03, 08:53 AM
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Ciao
I've been looking around this forum for about a half hour and I think it is wonderful. I'm a teacher in Northern Italy working for the the U.S. Gov't. I commute about 8 miles a day and am interested in touring. I've done some touring with friends (including car ), but I'm setting up with gear to go self-contained. My big plan for this summer is to hop the train up to Hiedelburg and bike to Munich. 
I ride a Scott treking bike. I know alot of you are probablly rolling your eyes wondering why I bought American in the holy land of bikes, but I honestly had a hard time finding a bike that I could outfit with racks, panniers, and fenders that would fit 6'3" me, AND the price was right, plus I LIKE IT.
I know, I'm too defensive.
I wouldn't mind meeting someone on line that has toured Germany, Austria, Northern Italy. Also, tell me about touring equipment I should avoid.
Thanks.
Summeroff
I ride a Scott treking bike. I know alot of you are probablly rolling your eyes wondering why I bought American in the holy land of bikes, but I honestly had a hard time finding a bike that I could outfit with racks, panniers, and fenders that would fit 6'3" me, AND the price was right, plus I LIKE IT.
I know, I'm too defensive.
I wouldn't mind meeting someone on line that has toured Germany, Austria, Northern Italy. Also, tell me about touring equipment I should avoid.
Thanks.
Summeroff
04-18-03, 08:56 AM
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Welcome! We won't judge you for buying American! hehe 
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04-19-03, 09:57 AM
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Hey there, I was stationed in Vicenza from 87-89 with the 3/325th battallion of the 82nd airborne. I flew ouit of Aviano many times with a parachute on my back headed for Germany, Turkey, and other equally appealing places.
Welcome to the board!
I used to ride my bike up to Monte Belluna, Verona, Venice(once) and to Padova. Great countryside there. I'd get way lost out there now it has been so long.
Welcome to the board!
I used to ride my bike up to Monte Belluna, Verona, Venice(once) and to Padova. Great countryside there. I'd get way lost out there now it has been so long.
04-19-03, 10:14 AM
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Any bike you RIDE is a great bike!!!
WELCOME TO THE ADICTION!!
WELCOME TO THE ADICTION!!
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04-19-03, 10:19 AM
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ohh i see how it is...all the old people get the welcomes but me, the 14 year old..NOOO..heheheh welcome to the forums man
