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Forum: Recumbent
11-04-16, 11:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,308
Posted By toolbear

On a bike you fall over if you go too slow. On a...

On a bike you fall over if you go too slow. On a trike you remain seated.

It helps to have some gears down around 8-10 gear inches for steep hills. That will allow you to remain seated while...
Forum: Recumbent
11-04-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,953
Posted By toolbear

Some reasons I like my trike: @@ Pure...

Some reasons I like my trike:

@@ Pure comfort. No more pain management. You can ride all day and the next day and the next. On my full suspension MTB I was good for 20 miles. At 10 it...
Forum: Recumbent
05-06-16, 10:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,045
Posted By toolbear

I've got a flag for stylin'. I also have...

I've got a flag for stylin'.

I also have front and rear lights on the helmet, four red lights on the rear of the trike, two red lights for side fill in on the steering bars, headlight up front on...
05-06-16, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,612
Posted By toolbear

Nice trail in most parts. You can check it out...

Nice trail in most parts. You can check it out on TrailLink...

<http://www.traillink.com/trail/coyote-creek-bikeway.aspx>

It joins the San Gabriel River Trail so you can ride all the way to...
Forum: Recumbent
04-25-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,838
Posted By toolbear

@@@ The trail crew out on the Trail of the...

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The trail crew out on the Trail of the Coeur d' Alenes have a name for the roadies: Whispering Death. That muttered "On your left" in your ear is not very helpful. Nice to know you are...
Forum: Recumbent
04-25-16, 11:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,677
Posted By toolbear

@@@ My full suspension mountain bike (with...

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My full suspension mountain bike (with seat #6 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=6) ) warns me at 10 miles that there is trouble ahead. At 20 miles I need to...
Forum: Recumbent
04-25-16, 11:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,677
Posted By toolbear

@@@ On one up hill I was passed by a guy...

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On one up hill I was passed by a guy walking along while reading the paper and smoking. I am an Old Fart, complete with aerobelly and white beard. That might explain it. Of course, downhill...
02-17-16, 11:36 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,941
Posted By toolbear

At least you have rain this winter. Would not...

At least you have rain this winter. Would not know down here. We leave the NorthWet in the fall, hopefully before the rain starts blowing sideways to winter in SoCal (drought). Summer 2015 in the...
Forum: Recumbent
01-20-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,369
Posted By toolbear

1.20 No, I cannot connect with bentrider...

1.20

No, I cannot connect with bentrider either. It's not just you.
01-20-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 725
Posted By toolbear

Well, there is the Crown Zellerbach Trail out of...

Well, there is the Crown Zellerbach Trail out of Scapoose up to Pittsburg on OR 47 a few miles out of Vernonia.
It's gravel for sure. Traillink sent it over to me for a closer look this summer. ...
12-08-15, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 734
Posted By toolbear

@@@@ I heard they were thinking of getting...

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I heard they were thinking of getting to work on the Whitehorse after the slide hit and that someone had donated $ to repair the bridges. Now that they have finished the Centennial to the...
Forum: Recumbent
12-24-14, 12:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,853
Posted By toolbear

..."and so far my wrists and butt don't really...

..."and so far my wrists and butt don't really care for biking much. I have seen some recumbent trikes and I thought that it looked like a comfortable way to exercise, if such a thing existed."
...
11-24-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,499
Posted By toolbear

THE OC LOOP... 66 miles of seamless...

THE OC LOOP... 66 miles of seamless connections...

<https://www.octa.net/Share-the-Ride/Bike/The-OC-Loop/>

This thread has legs. It dates from '09 and I see TrailBear comments from '10...
10-22-14, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By toolbear

@@@@ ...

@@@@ <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piRer4CFoWQ>

As we head into fall and winter, it is possible that we might see the creek full up and raging. Of course, in Year X of the Drought, it may not...
04-26-14, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,244
Posted By toolbear

If you stay in Eugene - which we often do - there...

If you stay in Eugene - which we often do - there is the delighful Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System - paved trails on both sides of the river with five bridges that allow all sorts of...
04-25-14, 11:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,619
Posted By toolbear

The missing URL ...

The missing URL

<http://www.traillink.com/trailsearch.aspx?city=spokane&state=WA>
04-25-14, 11:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,619
Posted By toolbear

Check out the offerings on Traillink.com. Here...

Check out the offerings on Traillink.com. Here is the map page for Spokane. Scout about.

The John Wayne Pioneer Trail east of the Columbia is a Adventure. Scarce water, ballast to ride on, etc....
04-23-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By toolbear

One of the more scenic rides in the Eugene area...

One of the more scenic rides in the Eugene area is the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Path System - paved trails on both sides of the river and a nice collection of bridges. You can do figure 8s and such. ...
04-20-14, 10:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,440
Posted By toolbear

The John Wayne Pioneer Trail east of the Columbia...

The John Wayne Pioneer Trail east of the Columbia is an adventure in itself. 4" tires and a Surly Long Haul Trucker seem to work on the ballast. The services are few and far between. Just finding...
01-30-14, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By toolbear

We've parked at the boat launch facility in...

We've parked at the boat launch facility in Jensen's Cove in the Lake Sam. State Park. Right on the trail. Plenty of parking.
12-29-13, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,612
Posted By toolbear

Check out the Traillink page for this area. ...

Check out the Traillink page for this area.

<http://www.traillink.com/trailsearch.aspx?city=dana+point&state=CA>

There are a number of nice paved trails down in south county. Aliso Creek is...
10-18-13, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,693
Posted By toolbear

It should be an interesting project. Tell...

It should be an interesting project.

Tell us how it goes. Got a link to the recent blog?
10-18-13, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,693
Posted By toolbear

@@@ Have you checking in with the DNR on...

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Have you checking in with the DNR on doing that portion east of the Columbia? I understand their approval and support are needed. It's pretty much all locked gates and ballast for road bed...
09-18-13, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 940
Posted By toolbear

http://www.traillink.com/trail-maps/willapa-hills-...

http://www.traillink.com/trail-maps/willapa-hills-trail-.aspx

Here is the traillink map and trail page.
09-18-13, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 940
Posted By toolbear

I will leave the roads to you, but there is the...

I will leave the roads to you, but there is the Willapa Hills Trail with a new trail head in town and paved trail out to Adna with several old RR bridges and such. There is another trailhead in Adna...
08-10-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,375
Posted By toolbear

Take a look at the choices over on traillink.com...

Take a look at the choices over on traillink.com for any area of interest. There are a number of nice trails in King, Snohomish, Pierce and Thurston counties. You could spend a week having fun. ...
07-07-13, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By toolbear

Might contact the locals... ...

Might contact the locals...

<http://friendsofcdatrails.org/CdA_Trail/#.Udn9hm2U_SM>

<http://friendsofcdatrails.org/Milwaukee/index.html#.Udn-um2U_SM>

The Route of the Hiawatha and The Old...
Forum: Recumbent
05-16-13, 10:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,613
Posted By toolbear

I wear a BMX helmet all the time. The...

I wear a BMX helmet all the time.

The thing worked great in a crash last fall. Not a scratch on it. I, on the other hand, had a brain surgeon wiring my skull back together and an eye surgeon...
05-04-13, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
Posted By toolbear

You are close to the John Wayne Trail - tunnels,...

You are close to the John Wayne Trail - tunnels, trestles, mountains and views. It has campsites developed at intervals along the trail in the pass area. Gets to be ballast and An Adventure east of...
05-04-13, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,758
Posted By toolbear

I will "third" the Banks-vernonia. Nice ride...

I will "third" the Banks-vernonia. Nice ride plus a scenic wooden trestle - and those are getting rare. I try to stop in each year on my way north in spring. There is a new state park and...
02-09-13, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,060
Posted By toolbear

[QUOTE=Seattle Forrest;15252541]A friend of mine...

[QUOTE=Seattle Forrest;15252541]A friend of mine told me "You haven't lived 'til you've been to Hart's Pass." She's always been right with this sort of advice before.

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We've camped and...
12-29-12, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,105
Posted By toolbear

It has been extended and is a nice ride. Lots of...

It has been extended and is a nice ride. Lots of visual interest. Not too many roadies. More family groups and such.

If you get to the upper end short of Taft Ave., there is supposed to be more...
Forum: Recumbent
10-08-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,362
Posted By toolbear

I made a gauge of all thread and couplers to...

I made a gauge of all thread and couplers to allow checking front to back. The tape was not happening. There was a recent discussion on this issue at Bent Rider on Line (Trikes). Did you see the...
10-08-12, 05:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,376
Posted By toolbear

Opps. The mentioned map link... ...

Opps.

The mentioned map link...

<http://www.traillink.com/trail-maps/coyote-creek-trail--%28los-alamitos-to-la-mirada%29.aspx>
10-08-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,376
Posted By toolbear

It stops on Foster Rd. - South Whittier, I think....

It stops on Foster Rd. - South Whittier, I think. Nearest pit stop from there is one block east on Foster to Foster Park. I seem to recall that DregerClock of the trike squadron has a video of a...
10-08-12, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 552
Posted By toolbear

Appreciate the tip. Just back from the NorthWet...

Appreciate the tip. Just back from the NorthWet for the winter and planned on a jaunt up the creek tomorrow. I will see how far I can get.
05-19-12, 06:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,375
Posted By toolbear

They work nights, don't they? I would have...

They work nights, don't they? I would have thought they would be out basking on the warm pavement at night, thinking about who is for dinner. Summer night riding might not be a good idea on the...
04-08-12, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By toolbear

I asked Wayne, who owns the 3 2 Go trike shop in...

I asked Wayne, who owns the 3 2 Go trike shop in V. His reply:

'The bridge over San Antonio Creek is finished, and the entire 15 miles of the RTC trail from Ventura to Ojai is open. Pix and a...
04-07-12, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By toolbear

It was reported that they were doing construction...

It was reported that they were doing construction on it a number of miles up from the ocean and there was a detour with reports of glass and flats. It's rather industrial. Perhaps you would enjoy...
03-31-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,941
Posted By toolbear

Browse the TrailLink catalog of trails in that...

Browse the TrailLink catalog of trails in that area.

Traillink.com

http://www.traillink.com/viewnationalmap.aspx?z=9&lat=37.179920405972&lon=-119.462267276166
03-25-12, 06:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,380
Posted By toolbear

Snohomish County is a bedroom for Seattle. The...

Snohomish County is a bedroom for Seattle. The woods have gone for tracts of housing. There are a lot of nice Class I trails from Snohomish down to Thurston County.

Probably a shock after Kansas...
03-25-12, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,178
Posted By toolbear

The place to look for quaddies is over at...

The place to look for quaddies is over at BentRiderOnLine...

http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/forumdisplay.php?f=1
03-25-12, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,178
Posted By toolbear

If you need a quad or want to shop for one, check...

If you need a quad or want to shop for one, check out Utah Trikes. They build them. They just did one on a Cattrike frame.

http://www.utahtrikes.com/TRIKE-UTCQUAD.html
03-20-12, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By toolbear

My kid wants a bike - but which one?

My kid wants a bike - but which one?

The kid in question is over 45. He has an old Gary Fisher MTB. He wants what he terms a "road bike." Don't think Roadie in Suit of Lights on a carbon fibre...
03-16-12, 11:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,087
Posted By toolbear

Irvine is excellent - 45 miles of Class I trails...

Irvine is excellent - 45 miles of Class I trails and over 200 miles of Class II lanes. Next door, Newport Beach has only a few miles of Class I. Master planning does help. LA and OC counties have...
03-15-12, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By toolbear

I suppose it depends on the day, but I have never...

I suppose it depends on the day, but I have never had a problem on the SGRT or the LARIO (LA River/Rio Hondo) or SART. The SGRT has that necklace of parks for support (we like Liberty in Cerritos as...
03-09-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By toolbear

When you have questions on where can you pedal,...

When you have questions on where can you pedal, park or piddle, check TrailLink.com. It's a national database of bike trails.

If a proper trail survey has been done (all volunteer), the map will...
03-08-12, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,614
Posted By toolbear

Thanks for the input and pix. I think the trike...

Thanks for the input and pix. I think the trike won't get to try this trail. I recall getting my MTB through the gate at San Luis.

Unless otherwise directed, I wish to send your note and pix to...
03-07-12, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,614
Posted By toolbear

Quite so. I understand Folsom to have about...

Quite so.

I understand Folsom to have about 40 miles of Class 1 trails. I've seen a few videos of them. Look nice. Even have shade.
03-07-12, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,614
Posted By toolbear

Thanks for the Fair Warning. Death March, eh? I...

Thanks for the Fair Warning. Death March, eh? I have scouted the lower end and have the brochure showing the access points (fisherman access). However, it never made it onto my Must Do list. You...
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