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Forum: Touring
08-15-11, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 651
Posted By AbueloLoco

I have a Bike Friday with suitcase trailer. ...

I have a Bike Friday with suitcase trailer. Works great at 12 lbs. Probably about 8 lbs or so more than racks and panniers. I did have a challenge on the C&O towpath where the two tracks were...
Forum: Touring
08-03-11, 05:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,920
Posted By AbueloLoco

I agree with the lower gearing suggestion, but...

I agree with the lower gearing suggestion, but even with lower gears I have yet to meet a hill I couldn't walk up. Then again bicycle riding is only a part of a tour for me. With a 10% grade, there...
Forum: Touring
08-02-11, 08:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,094
Posted By AbueloLoco

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Forum: Touring
06-15-11, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,685
Posted By AbueloLoco

In February of last year I stayed at the hike and...

In February of last year I stayed at the hike and bike in the county park across the highway. (http://www.slocountyparks.com/activities/coastal_dunes_rvpark.htm) It was acceptable. I think it was...
Forum: Touring
06-07-11, 02:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 858
Posted By AbueloLoco

In addition to google maps or something like that...

In addition to google maps or something like that for the general idea of roads to take, you may want to look at mapmyride.com or another mapping site that shows some level of elevation changes. ...
Forum: Touring
06-07-11, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 901
Posted By AbueloLoco

I too have been following you on Crazy Guy. ...

I too have been following you on Crazy Guy. Great journal.
Forum: Touring
05-24-11, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By AbueloLoco

Towards the end of my ride going the other way, I...

Towards the end of my ride going the other way, I came across a guy with a road bike with panniers and a taco'ed wheel. He had just started out. I would recommend a sturdy wheel on any road bike. ...
Forum: Touring
05-13-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,678
Posted By AbueloLoco

I did it on a bike friday pulling the two wheeled...

I did it on a bike friday pulling the two wheeled suitcase trailer. Yep, it sucked.
Forum: Touring
04-27-11, 05:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,636
Posted By AbueloLoco

Walmart sells tons of stuff on line that is of...

Walmart sells tons of stuff on line that is of better quality. Search their PC's sometime. Online sales just like Amazon does. They just send it to you or to their store to pick up. The link says...
Forum: Touring
04-21-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,358
Posted By AbueloLoco

I agree that 41 is the shortest way, but I came...

I agree that 41 is the shortest way, but I came across in the other direction from the central valley (Porterville) to San Luis and after driving it in a car, I purposely rode an extra 20 miles from...
Forum: Touring
04-18-11, 10:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,147
Posted By AbueloLoco

Ok, in the above picture, what would you have...

Ok, in the above picture, what would you have done at the above camp if the artificial hanging points weren't there? I like hammocks, but do I have to carry another shelter for "non-hanging"...
Forum: Touring
04-13-11, 06:43 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,147
Posted By AbueloLoco

Perhaps one last bit on Wrenches/spanners will be...

Perhaps one last bit on Wrenches/spanners will be tolerated on the thread. Wikipedia has an interesting article on wrenches (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrench). A pleasant diversion for folks...
Forum: Touring
04-08-11, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 740
Posted By AbueloLoco

As pointed out, read some crazy guy journals for...

As pointed out, read some crazy guy journals for some background. I have RV'd that part and a lot of the TX farm to market roads on that route are good. I don't know how you are going to get out of...
Forum: Touring
03-04-11, 12:35 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,386
Posted By AbueloLoco

Yep, be visible and in a place where they will...

Yep, be visible and in a place where they will see you and can't try and "just squeeze by". I like the slow moving triangle thing too. It reinforces the driver's perception that I have a right to...
Forum: Touring
03-04-11, 12:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 866
Posted By AbueloLoco

Obviously I try to avoid it and rode 20 miles out...

Obviously I try to avoid it and rode 20 miles out of the way on a tour in CA trying to get out of the Central Valley so as to avoid one stretch. Other times I have chosen a permitted freeway with 70...
Forum: Touring
02-28-11, 09:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,121
Posted By AbueloLoco

I did one from Akron to DC via Pittsburgh and...

I did one from Akron to DC via Pittsburgh and theGap and C&O in 2008. Journal here: Mike to DC (http://mike2dc.blogspot.com/2008/09/bicycle-ride-from-akron-ohio-to.html) I will be happy to try and...
Forum: Touring
02-13-11, 09:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 634
Posted By AbueloLoco

Although I am mostly retired, I find two weeks is...

Although I am mostly retired, I find two weeks is about enough for me. I have done a number of two week tours and find that it gives my my "fix" for a few months. To each his own so to speak.
Forum: Southern California
02-19-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By AbueloLoco

Thanks for the help. I discovered that the 2009...

Thanks for the help. I discovered that the 2009 Tour of California went from Visalia to Paso Robles on stage 5 and used a back road from Kettleman City on Hwy 41 over to Hwy 46 and then up 46 over...
Forum: Southern California
02-15-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By AbueloLoco

Route help please - central valley to San Luis Obispo

I am trying to start a tour in the central valley near Porterville. I would like to go over to San Luis Obispo to follow the coast to So Cal before going east on the ACA Southern Tier. I am having...
Forum: Touring
10-12-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,164
Posted By AbueloLoco

On backpacking.net they have a page about using...

On backpacking.net they have a page about using drinking straws for dry things salt and pepper like stuff. You cut a ring and fold it over. A bit ingenious I think. Here is the link...
Forum: Touring
10-12-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,697
Posted By AbueloLoco

As a full time RV'er, I too dread weekends when...

As a full time RV'er, I too dread weekends when the campgrounds get full of crazy people. They race in for the weekend, party hard and long and race around. Now being retired, I get to hang around...
Forum: Touring
10-12-08, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,286
Posted By AbueloLoco

Surprisingly to me, a pair of cheapo Walmart...

Surprisingly to me, a pair of cheapo Walmart sandals was very pleasant on a tour of the trail from Pittsburgh to DC. The kind with velcro straps across the toes, the instep and around the back of...
Forum: Touring
10-03-08, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 767
Posted By AbueloLoco

I have a SRAM dual drive on my bike friday with a...

I have a SRAM dual drive on my bike friday with a 7 speed rear cassette and a three speed internal also in the hub. I don't know of a reason one couldn't put a double or triple chain ring on the...
Forum: Touring
09-29-08, 06:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,061
Posted By AbueloLoco

As to beer floats, if you have a chance, try a...

As to beer floats, if you have a chance, try a good Russian Imperial Stout with an equally high grade chocolate ice cream. Excellent.
Forum: Touring
07-22-08, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,297
Posted By AbueloLoco

As to touring on on BF, go to the CrazyGuy...

As to touring on on BF, go to the CrazyGuy category on folding bikes. Lots of them about. The issues with trailers are the same as with bigger wheeled bikes. Two wheel vs single wheel trailer and...
Forum: Touring
07-21-08, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,297
Posted By AbueloLoco

I like my NWT. I have done the Katy Trail and...

I like my NWT. I have done the Katy Trail and getting ready to do the Pittsburgh to DC thing. I flew from Sacramento to Salt Lake City to Seattle with it and no big problems, other than it is a 50...
Forum: Touring
07-09-08, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,818
Posted By AbueloLoco

I did something slightly similar in May. As...

I did something slightly similar in May. As background, I live full time in an RV. On the way from Texas to Ohio, I rode the Katy Trail in Missouri. I would leave the vehicle I tow (a Miata FWIW)...
Forum: Touring
06-18-08, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 746
Posted By AbueloLoco

Thanks all. I guess I bought the tool too soon. ...

Thanks all. I guess I bought the tool too soon. oh well, it wasn't much.
Forum: Touring
06-17-08, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 746
Posted By AbueloLoco

Chain Whip on a short tour

I am doing a short tour from Akron to Washington DC, mostly via the trail between Pittsburgh and DC. I just had to change my first cassette side spoke last week and bought a chain whip and the...
Forum: Touring
06-11-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,318
Posted By AbueloLoco

I am planning on doing the trip on a Bike Friday...

I am planning on doing the trip on a Bike Friday folder with 20x1.35 primo comet tires and the bike friday trailer. Actually I am starting near Akron, O and picking up the Panhandle trail to the...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-27-08, 05:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 771
Posted By AbueloLoco

Suggested Route from Akron to Pittsburgh

I am hoping to ride from Akron to Pittsburgh to pick up the Allegheny trail and then ride over to Washington DC on the trail/towpath. Hopefully someone might have some suggested roads to take or...
Forum: Texas
03-23-08, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 966
Posted By AbueloLoco

I would expect that it would be included under...

I would expect that it would be included under your homeowners or renters or "full time RV'er" insurance. That is my expectation as to the liability component anyway, which is all the "ranter" on CL...
Forum: Touring
01-23-08, 09:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 873
Posted By AbueloLoco

At $240 a pair for the Sidi's, do you get to test...

At $240 a pair for the Sidi's, do you get to test drive them? Is that possible with shoes in this range?
Forum: Texas
12-27-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,955
Posted By AbueloLoco

Will do Spider Mike. Thanks for the offer. As...

Will do Spider Mike. Thanks for the offer. As I indicated, the timing is a little in flux. I will probably drive down this weekend to see my new grandson and may do some wandering along the route...
Forum: Texas
12-27-07, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,955
Posted By AbueloLoco

Boy Simonite, it is a small world, or at least a...

Boy Simonite, it is a small world, or at least a small state. I have ridden down your road too and the ride you posted is part of my "less auto traveled" ways into Allen.
Forum: Texas
12-26-07, 10:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,955
Posted By AbueloLoco

I am in Lucas. I go about a mile and a half I...

I am in Lucas. I go about a mile and a half I think it is from the intersection of E. Lucas road to where it widens up going towards Allen. I can avoid it if I want to add about a mile and a half...
Forum: Texas
12-25-07, 12:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,955
Posted By AbueloLoco

Thanks Creak. I will get the map. Hopefully...

Thanks Creak. I will get the map. Hopefully they tell if the roads are gravel or not. The FM 39 and 1486 do look good, if it has a good shoulder. Your post is the kind of info I was after. Mexia...
Forum: Texas
12-24-07, 11:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,955
Posted By AbueloLoco

Thanks Nate. I will separately mail you when my...

Thanks Nate. I will separately mail you when my route gets closer to finalized. I am still pretty sure it makes the most sense to come by way of the western side of Houstonland, but will see.
Forum: Texas
12-22-07, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,955
Posted By AbueloLoco

Thanks StephenH. The shoulder/no shoulder issue...

Thanks StephenH. The shoulder/no shoulder issue on FM roads is exactly the challenge I have seen too. On my commute I have about 1.5 miles of zero shoulder and high traffic, including cement...
Forum: Texas
12-21-07, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,955
Posted By AbueloLoco

Dallas to Houston ride plan

Hi, I've been a lurker for a while and now a first time poster, so be gentle. I am a somewhat new tourer/commuter kind of guy. I haven't done too much touring yet, but am starting up. I have done...
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