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Forum: Touring
06-18-10, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By rocketshipready

Nice build, Bekologist. The camping gear was my...

Nice build, Bekologist. The camping gear was my main concern, but I think a hammock and sleeping bag liner (It'll most likely be just a summer-only getup) should solve that problem. Plus, my touring...
Forum: Touring
06-17-10, 12:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By rocketshipready

I didn't think about titanium! Great suggestion....

I didn't think about titanium! Great suggestion. The single-speed would be interesting, but I'd probably stick with a road-ish gearing. I'll probably be using this in the Northeast US mostly, so I'll...
Forum: Touring
06-15-10, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,572
Posted By rocketshipready

Building up an ultralight tourer

I currently have a Surly LHT for my long tours, but was looking to build up an ultralight tourer for 3-5 day jaunts. Anyone have any recommendations on frames or complete bikes? I was thinking of...
Forum: Touring
06-07-10, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By rocketshipready

Why on earth would you burn good (and let's face...

Why on earth would you burn good (and let's face it, even the bad stuff is pretty good) bourbon?!

My last penny stove left a lot to be desired, but I could take another crack at it.
Forum: Touring
06-06-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By rocketshipready

Went to REI to see if they had any ideas, and...

Went to REI to see if they had any ideas, and ended up giving them away there. Maybe I'll consider esbit for my next tour..
Forum: Touring
06-06-10, 10:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By rocketshipready

Fed Ex said it was a no-go. Anyone in...

Fed Ex said it was a no-go.

Anyone in Spokane, WA want some Jetboil fuel?
Forum: Touring
06-05-10, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By rocketshipready

Figured, but where? You can't just throw them in...

Figured, but where? You can't just throw them in a dumpster, can you?

Man, the Jetboil is so convenient during the tour, but a pain after...
Forum: Touring
06-05-10, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By rocketshipready

Shipping/disposing of fuel canisters?

So, I have some fuel left over that I need to somehow either get back to my house or get rid of. There is still some fuel left. Would Fed Ex Ground be ok?

These are Snow Peak Giga Power canisters.
Forum: Touring
05-27-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By rocketshipready

Full Campsites?

Anyone ever have an issue with campsites (National Forest, mostly) being full? Some of the campgrounds we'll be planning stops for are pretty small (~20 sites), and we'll obviously be getting in a...
Forum: Touring
05-23-10, 11:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,562
Posted By rocketshipready

Thanks for all the info everyone. Proper camp...

Thanks for all the info everyone. Proper camp maintenance was definitely going to be a priority, but I'll be double sure to check everything
Forum: Touring
05-21-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,562
Posted By rocketshipready

Bear spray on the Northern Tier

The first leg of my upcoming tour will be on the ACA Northern Tier route, from the start (well, Seattle, but close enough) to just outside Glacier NP, where we will ride south and pick up the Trans...
Forum: Touring
05-15-10, 09:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 970
Posted By rocketshipready

My first tour was supposed to be a 4700 mile...

My first tour was supposed to be a 4700 mile cross country solo tour, but ended up being a 2600 mile half-way tour. It was still a fantastic experience, and I learned I am not as introverted as I...
Forum: Touring
05-13-10, 06:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,071
Posted By rocketshipready

I do something similar to AdamDZ. I have these...

I do something similar to AdamDZ. I have these (http://www.rei.com/product/610510) clips ziptied to my headtube, have a Camelbak and Platypus bladder in a backpack laid flat on my rear rack, and just...
Forum: Touring
05-09-10, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,462
Posted By rocketshipready

I was looking at the Belford Ferry, which is...

I was looking at the Belford Ferry, which is right down the road from Atlantic Highlands, so that's good to know. All the bridge crossings seemed super sketchy, so that's good news. Getting out of PA...
Forum: Touring
05-09-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,462
Posted By rocketshipready

Philadelphia to NYC

Anyone have a good route for this? Does the Northern Tier spur work well? I was a little wary of that since it takes you through Newark, and after driving through it a couple times, I can't imagine...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-10, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 767
Posted By rocketshipready

Not sure about those particular sites, but I just...

Not sure about those particular sites, but I just map out routes in Google Maps (Street View is handy for determining road safety) and use this bookmarklet to make a cue sheet:
javascript: ...
Forum: Touring
04-23-10, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By rocketshipready

Thanks for the info, John. I rode it last...

Thanks for the info, John. I rode it last September (late, it was actually closed the week before I arrived) west->east, and I defintely know what you mean about the cliffside riding. It was a bit...
Forum: Touring
04-23-10, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By rocketshipready

We'll be headed West->East, so no luch with Old...

We'll be headed West->East, so no luch with Old Fall River Road. Getting to the gates at dawn was definitely in the plan, so hopefully that'll be good enough. We'll just make sure to be extra visible...
Forum: Touring
04-23-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By rocketshipready

Trail Ridge Road in the summer

Last fall, I crossed the Rockies through Rocky Mountain National Park, and it was pretty fantastic. Trail Ridge had been closed due to snow, but I lucked out and they opened it up right when I got...
Forum: Touring
04-23-10, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,190
Posted By rocketshipready

Mine got a little damp in a rain, so I just put...

Mine got a little damp in a rain, so I just put some silicone around the holes to seal it. Find and dandy now.
Forum: Commuting
02-17-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,423
Posted By rocketshipready

Wichita commuting, what a blast! The wind always...

Wichita commuting, what a blast! The wind always seems to switch directions, too, so you get the headwind going in and coming home.
Forum: Touring
01-24-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By rocketshipready

Thanks for the tip Yea, I'd hate to...

Thanks for the tip



Yea, I'd hate to have to switch tires mid-tour. I'd like to stick with one good quality tire.



No worries, I'm trying to figure it out, too! It was the worst luck I...
Forum: Touring
01-23-10, 11:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By rocketshipready

Tire selection

On my last tour, I used a set of Schwalbe Marathons (26x1.5), kept them at around 80-85psi, and got what I would consider far too many flats for what should be a "puncture resistant" tire. I also...
Forum: Touring
09-28-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,709
Posted By rocketshipready

I'm feeling tons better about the trip now that...

I'm feeling tons better about the trip now that I've made it over the Rockies (although I'll be doing 3,000+ feet of climbing tomorrow to go see a friend :roflmao2: ). Thanks for all the...
Forum: Touring
09-25-09, 08:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,709
Posted By rocketshipready

Some good news. Trail Ridge Road opened up this...

Some good news. Trail Ridge Road opened up this afternoon, so I'll be headed to Estes Park and then Fort Collins. I'll take a few days in Fort Collins, rest up, have some Fat Tire, and see how it...
Forum: Touring
09-25-09, 02:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,709
Posted By rocketshipready

Hah, I already sing out loud, talk to myself and...

Hah, I already sing out loud, talk to myself and the animals I see (cows have pretty great startled reactions), meet people at bars/campsites, and use Couchsurfing and Warmshowers. Heck, as far as...
Forum: Touring
09-25-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,709
Posted By rocketshipready

A crisis of cyclotouring faith..

I'm currently sitting in Granby, CO, just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. I started my first solo cross country about 22 days ago in San Francisco. The first ten days or so went really well....
Forum: Touring
08-28-09, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 498
Posted By rocketshipready

What to do back home

I'm about a week away from leaving for my first cross country tour, and I just want to make sure I have all my bases covered back home. I'm obviously leaving all my/my parents' contact info with my...
Forum: Touring
08-17-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,718
Posted By rocketshipready

Also, if you're boiling something like steel cut...

Also, if you're boiling something like steel cut oats, it's a great idea to boil them in something like apple cider. Tastes delicious
Forum: Touring
08-14-09, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 673
Posted By rocketshipready

Internet access

I plan to keep a blog while on tour, to let people know how I'm doing/that I'm still alive. Now, how I plan to do this is keep a journal whenever I feel necessary (probably every day since I'll be...
Forum: Touring
08-11-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,659
Posted By rocketshipready

Yea, I'm only counting towns with at least gas...

Yea, I'm only counting towns with at least gas stations. As far as humidity, Kansas is ~50%, but, yea, still a lot more than 0-10%.
Forum: Touring
08-11-09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,659
Posted By rocketshipready

Looking at my map again, I'll also be going...

Looking at my map again, I'll also be going through a couple small towns, and it doesn't seem like I'll be away from civilization for more than 24 hours, so the 2 gallons should be plenty. I'll just...
Forum: Touring
08-10-09, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,659
Posted By rocketshipready

Yea, Google Street View made it seem pretty...

Yea, Google Street View made it seem pretty desolate (beautiful, though). Luckily, Lone Peak and Panamint only seem about 60 miles apart. I was planning on stopping at Lone Peak for two or three...
Forum: Touring
08-10-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,659
Posted By rocketshipready

Water

How much water do you guys currently bring? Right now I currently have 64oz worth of bottles (might up it to 96, one is currently planned to be my stove fuel bottle) and a 100oz Camelbak, for a total...
Forum: Touring
08-03-09, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By rocketshipready

Biking Pikes Peak

I found a couple journal entries at CGOAB regarding the Mt. Evans climb, and it seems like a great thing to do if you're passing by. Good way to spend a rest day :p! Anyway, I was wondering if anyone...
Forum: Touring
07-30-09, 08:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,606
Posted By rocketshipready

Thanks for all the recommendations. I like the...

Thanks for all the recommendations. I like the idea of a Canon so I can load CHDK on it. I've played around with it before, and I definitely like the options it provides.

The biggest difference...
Forum: Touring
07-29-09, 02:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,606
Posted By rocketshipready

Good camera for a tour

I'm getting my packing list ready, and I'm deciding if I should either get a point-and-shoot (to fit inside my Ortlieb outside pocket), or take my DSLR with me. Taking the DSLR would result in better...
Forum: Touring
07-23-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By rocketshipready

Well, my SPDs are at least a little walkable, so...

Well, my SPDs are at least a little walkable, so if I ever have to dismount I won't have to change right then. However, they're anything but waterproof (quick drying, though), and something with...
Forum: Touring
07-23-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By rocketshipready

Not to hijack the thread, but I was having some...

Not to hijack the thread, but I was having some shoe issues also. I'm most likely going to use Power Grips as I only want to bring one pair with, so my current pair of SPDs will be of no use. I'd...
Forum: Touring
07-20-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By rocketshipready

Does that mean I should leave the repair and...

Does that mean I should leave the repair and truing stand off the packing list :lol:

Seriously, though, thanks for all the help. I'm really looking forward to the trip, and I'm getting some...
Forum: Touring
07-20-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By rocketshipready

Well, I've ridden the dirt roads around Wichita...

Well, I've ridden the dirt roads around Wichita with either my 700x35 knobby cross tires or 23s, so I suppose if I go a bit wider than the 23s I'll be ok. The regular Marathons I'd imagine would have...
Forum: Touring
07-19-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By rocketshipready

I'm mostly a lurker, so if the mods would prefer...

I'm mostly a lurker, so if the mods would prefer me to make individual threads for different questions, just let me know..

Tires! I obviously won't be hitting up any mountain bike trails, but I'll...
Forum: Touring
07-18-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By rocketshipready

Well, that's the thing. A one day trip (even a 3-...

Well, that's the thing. A one day trip (even a 3- or 4-day trip) will be fine. it's the 2- or 3-week mark I'm curious about. I figure, though, that I'll plan for it and give it a go, and if it...
Forum: Touring
07-17-09, 03:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By rocketshipready

That'd put me in the Rockies even later, wouldn't...

That'd put me in the Rockies even later, wouldn't it?
Forum: Touring
07-17-09, 03:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By rocketshipready

That's why I'm hoping to do 90 a day. I'll be...

That's why I'm hoping to do 90 a day. I'll be able to get through the Rockies by early October at the latest. So long as temperatures are above 20 degrees, I'll be ok (well, and the roads are clear...
Forum: Touring
07-17-09, 02:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By rocketshipready

Starting probably around the beginning of...

Starting probably around the beginning of September (probably Labor Day or before), from San Francisco, heading out to Yosemite, then down to Death Valley, then northeast to the Grand Canyon, then up...
Forum: Touring
07-17-09, 02:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By rocketshipready

I'm using the Trans-Am between Pueblo, CO and...

I'm using the Trans-Am between Pueblo, CO and Mammoth Cave, KY, actually (or Alexander KS to Mammoth Cave if I make it up to Fort Collins). I wanted to hit some landmarks that weren't on the AC maps....
Forum: Touring
07-17-09, 12:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By rocketshipready

As far as time goes, this is a layoff plan, so...

As far as time goes, this is a layoff plan, so I'll have all the time in the world :). I'd just want to beat out the first snow in the Rockies.

Thanks for all the insight. I'm adding in some...
Forum: Touring
07-17-09, 08:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,037
Posted By rocketshipready

Reality check needed?

I'm currently planning a cross country trip due to some potential layoffs, but I just had a question. I'm currently an avid cyclist and runner, so I'm definitely in shape, but I read about some of...
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