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Forum: Touring
04-28-02, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By roadrunner

Hey Dwagenheim, Do you live in Alaska part...

Hey Dwagenheim,

Do you live in Alaska part of the year? I love it there. I can't wait to go back. I hope to go cross-country with my little 13' camper and hang out up there one of these summers...
Forum: Touring
04-28-02, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By roadrunner

The Guinness was superb, as usual. After a long...

The Guinness was superb, as usual. After a long day of cycling I needed the nutrition that a pint provides. The Irish coffees helped to warm me up! Going through culture shock now. Only two more...
Forum: Touring
04-27-02, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By roadrunner

Back from a week in Ireland

I just got back from a week of wet cycling in Ireland. Only one blowout and one crash to report...but nothing serious. It rained the entire time...except for the last day, but I still enjoyed myself....
Forum: Touring
04-25-02, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,058
Posted By roadrunner

I ended up buing some inexpensive, packable...

I ended up buing some inexpensive, packable raingear from Performance. The jacket packed up inside it's own pocket then had a belt that snapped around the waist. Very easy to carry. Anyway, I just...
Forum: Touring
04-10-02, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By roadrunner

I do most of my traveling alone and will be on a...

I do most of my traveling alone and will be on a solo bike tour in about a week. I suggest taking Halt, or bear spray just in case. Otherwise just focus on what you're doing. You'll probably meet...
Forum: Touring
04-09-02, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,058
Posted By roadrunner

Thanks for your raingear thoughts. I agree with...

Thanks for your raingear thoughts. I agree with what you said. I've bought some light weight packable stuff. If I get wet, I'll be wearing polypro. so I'll be warm.

When you're cycling the west...
Forum: Touring
03-24-02, 07:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,456
Posted By roadrunner

Has anyone heard or used a Koolstop Wilderbeast...

Has anyone heard or used a Koolstop Wilderbeast bike trailer? They're very much like the Bob's. Just wondering if anyone is familiar with them. I just bought one on Ebay. Apparently, they fold for...
Forum: Touring
03-14-02, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,058
Posted By roadrunner

Well, to tell you the truth, I find Gortex to be...

Well, to tell you the truth, I find Gortex to be a bit warm. I have a Gortex cyclying jacket I bought years ago, but it's nearly in threads. In late fall and winter it's nice to have. I've never...
Forum: Touring
03-13-02, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,058
Posted By roadrunner

Raingear...any good suggestions?

Just wondering what people touring are using for raingear. Are you going with Gortex or just a rainsuit?

And what do you think of tenting in Ireland? I usually do the hostel or B&B thing, but I'm...
Forum: Touring
03-12-02, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By roadrunner

Well, at least we can say that this problem is...

Well, at least we can say that this problem is worldwide. Perhaps a business could be started storing and providing bike boxes to travelers for a small fee. What do you say?:p
Forum: Touring
03-09-02, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By roadrunner

What kind of case do you carry your bike in?...

What kind of case do you carry your bike in? Presently, I'm bidding on a Performance case on Ebay. I looked in the catalog and it sounds great and has wheels. I got a cardboard box from a bike shop...
Forum: Touring
03-09-02, 02:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By roadrunner

Well, I agree, but what do you do with it once...

Well, I agree, but what do you do with it once you get to the airport? I like to ride right out of the airport and presently, I'm having difficulty finding a place to store it at the Shannon airport...
Forum: Touring
03-06-02, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 925
Posted By roadrunner

Yes, thanks. Triple A tried to get a number for...

Yes, thanks. Triple A tried to get a number for the Shannon Airport, but it seems that the Irish Tourist Office didn't even have a number. If I do decide to take a good case, then I may try to store...
Forum: Touring
03-05-02, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 925
Posted By roadrunner

Thanks for the advice, but this will be my sixth...

Thanks for the advice, but this will be my sixth trip to Ireland. I've been all over the country by bike and thumb.

My trouble now is what to do with the bike carrier when I arrive in Shannon. I...
Forum: Touring
03-04-02, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 925
Posted By roadrunner

Hide it under a bush? Gosh, I don't know, but the...

Hide it under a bush? Gosh, I don't know, but the problem has crossed my mind. Guess I'll have a travel agent call Aer Lingus and try to find out. The last time I left it somewhere in the airport,...
Forum: Introductions
03-04-02, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 260
Posted By roadrunner

Ireland in April

I'm riding in Ireland in April. Anyone want to join me?

Roadrunner
Forum: Touring
03-04-02, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By roadrunner

The best way to pack the bike for the planeride??

Hi everyone:

The last time I took my bike overseas, I packed my bike in a cardboard box I got from a bikeshop. This time, however, I want to bring my more expensive bike, and I'm nervous about...
Forum: Touring
03-04-02, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 925
Posted By roadrunner

April in Ireland

I'm heading for Ireland from the USA on April 16th. I'll land in Shannon and bike out of the airport. If anyone want to join me, either meet me there or talk to me here. I've got to be back at the...
Forum: Introductions
02-21-02, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By roadrunner

I live in a very small town, Cooperstown,...

I live in a very small town, Cooperstown, NY...far from anything. As you know I have quite a commute to work. There is a bike club here, but it's a bunch of young race crazy guys that wouldn't think...
Forum: Touring
02-21-02, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By roadrunner

Yes, let me know when you're going. I'm...

Yes, let me know when you're going. I'm considering a short trip in April.

Roadrunner
Forum: Introductions
02-20-02, 08:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By roadrunner

The dogs do tie me down, but I can't live without...

The dogs do tie me down, but I can't live without them either. They're my family. As far as the commuting goes...the inmates may be more awake than I am, for a change, at the end of my commute. I...
Forum: Introductions
02-19-02, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 551
Posted By roadrunner

Hi, from rural Upstate, NY

Hi everyone! I'm a single, 40 something educator who would rather be exercising than working. I'm a biker from way back, who discovered swimming in her 20's, then discovered running in her 30's and...
Forum: Touring
02-19-02, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By roadrunner

Hey, I'm from the U.S., and I toured the west...

Hey, I'm from the U.S., and I toured the west coast of Ireland by bike a few years ago. There are plenty of hostels, and let's not talk about pubs. I toured in April and stayed in B&B's that were...
Forum: Touring
02-19-02, 06:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 555
Posted By roadrunner

Yakima bike trailer

I was on the Yakima website and saw that they have a trailer similar to the Bob's. Does anyone know anything about them?
Forum: Touring
02-05-02, 07:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,456
Posted By roadrunner

I've been considering buying a Bob trailer, too,...

I've been considering buying a Bob trailer, too, so the comments on this forum are helpful. I've noticed that Yakima has a bike trailer, as well. Has anyone used one of their's?
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