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Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 06:56 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Let's not turn this into a linguistical debate....

Let's not turn this into a linguistical debate. He purchased the bicycle but we'd moved in together before we sold it so it became "ours."

& I said I don't remember. It's been gone awhile. Our...
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,539
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

We've sold a few higher end bicycles and used...

We've sold a few higher end bicycles and used both CraigsList and the free classifieds on the Adventure Cycling Association forum. Two sold on CL and the other sold on ACA. The latter required...
Forum: Touring
09-13-17, 06:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

He hasn't been on a computer for awhile so I'm...

He hasn't been on a computer for awhile so I'm betting he used his phone to start it. He can't use a keyboard rn. Even his iPad is too awkward to use.

The stock bicycle photo looks like the one we...
Forum: Touring
09-12-17, 07:36 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

I never posted a photo of the bicycle? I wasn't a...

I never posted a photo of the bicycle? I wasn't a member of BF until long after we sold it. The bicycle did have Spin logos on it but they were witty black while the frame was matte black. They were...
Forum: Touring
09-12-17, 05:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,165
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

I heard RTR went off without too many issues....

I heard RTR went off without too many issues. This Saturdays ride will go on as scheduled.

This is the update they provided.
Skies were barely smoky on September 9th for the first Ride the Rim...
Forum: Touring
09-12-17, 05:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Our bike wasn't painted over. The frame was blank...

Our bike wasn't painted over. The frame was blank and we added vinyl stickers to the frame for an event we did several years ago. It also included Trek (and Cannondale? I think) stickers. They were a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,772
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Anything above 10 mph is uncomfortable for me....

Anything above 10 mph is uncomfortable for me. I'm tiny. 4'11" and not 100lbs. I can't ride in anything stronger. I once got knocked off my bike by a gust. Idk the wind speed. Ty has ridden in 30mph...
Forum: Touring
09-12-17, 01:34 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Ty wanted me to say hello! He broke his scaphoid...

Ty wanted me to say hello! He broke his scaphoid on August 10 and is in a cast. Gets too agitated trying to use a computer with one hand so he doesn't try anymore :crash:
Forum: Touring
09-12-17, 01:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

We sold it! We're moving out of state and sold a...

We sold it! We're moving out of state and sold a lot of our possessions. Our condo, our car, our other bikes etc. Saving up to buy a house in a warmer climate. I don't mind the rain but it makes Ty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-17, 12:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,956
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

We're both alumni so during the season we fly the...

We're both alumni so during the season we fly the flag on our desktop! Not sure what's on the laptop.

Martin Stadium @ Washington State University :) Go Cougs!...
Forum: Touring
09-11-17, 11:48 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

ha! No, we're responsible enough to not max out...

ha! No, we're responsible enough to not max out credit cards. I wish we still had our Spin :(
Forum: Touring
09-11-17, 11:45 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

A few state parks/recreational areas are free...

A few state parks/recreational areas are free during the off-season. Usually the day after Labor Day weekend to the day before Memorial Day weekend. Some October to May. We frequent the free ones...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-17, 11:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,421
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Another vote for leaning it against something....

Another vote for leaning it against something. Haven't ever had a kickstand myself.
Forum: Introductions
09-11-17, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Welcome! We are in PDX currently.

Welcome! We are in PDX currently.
Forum: Touring
09-11-17, 05:56 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

I like that term! I've heard of "trail angels"...

I like that term! I've heard of "trail angels" when you're thru hiking the PCT/CDT/AT but I wasn't aware of a similar term for cycle touring.
Forum: Touring
09-11-17, 05:53 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

I hope you're cancer free now and glad you...

I hope you're cancer free now and glad you remember who Ty is! The charity to date has raised over $22K. A portion of that came from Ty and I by virtue of the people who helped him out on his trip....
Forum: Touring
09-11-17, 03:31 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

I didn't say you lied. You're just misinformed....

I didn't say you lied. You're just misinformed. Lying requires intent, which I don't believe you had. Being misinformed, as you are, doesn't require intent. It's innocent enough. I was letting you...
Forum: Touring
09-11-17, 03:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Yes to both! He sent out "thank you" cards to...

Yes to both! He sent out "thank you" cards to everyone who helped him on his tour. At least everyone for whom he had a mailing address for. Somewhere around 50 "thank you" cards. We host people...
Forum: Touring
09-10-17, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

This is an update about it. Still 2011 but...

This is an update about it. Still 2011 but regarding the recognition he received.

?Take a Seat: Sharing a Ride Across America? bicycling documentary takes awards » Biking Bis...
Forum: Touring
09-10-17, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Fantastic read! Keep us updated! Pebs

Fantastic read! Keep us updated!

Pebs
Forum: Touring
09-10-17, 10:31 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Thank you for your understanding. It's saddening...

Thank you for your understanding. It's saddening when someone does something nice for someone and others suggest/assume they must be paid back. That's not how it works.








The church...
Forum: Touring
09-08-17, 10:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

No! It was in Wisconsin somewhere w/ no...

No! It was in Wisconsin somewhere w/ no campgrounds around and the city didn't allow camping (even outside the church) so she (the pastor) put him up in a motel room for a night after she exhausted...
Forum: Touring
09-08-17, 03:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,447
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

We often camp at churches and fire stations while...

We often camp at churches and fire stations while on tour. It's never been an issue. Once my other half asked to camp at a church and the city didn't allow camping in town so the pastor paid for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-17, 03:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,715
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

It wouldn't annoy me but don't be surprised when...

It wouldn't annoy me but don't be surprised when people pass you. I ride ~20 mph on the slower end. Just don't hog the lane so others can pass safely.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-01-17, 10:56 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,915
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

I'm so lost rn :foo: I guess I missed the joke...

I'm so lost rn :foo: I guess I missed the joke :wtf:
Forum: Touring
09-01-17, 10:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,165
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

^^Montana is really bad too. When Ty and I were...

^^Montana is really bad too. When Ty and I were in Missoula in July the Lolo fire had just started and it was getting pretty bad.
Forum: Touring
09-01-17, 01:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,555
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

That's a cute story! Thanks for sharing :) We met...

That's a cute story! Thanks for sharing :) We met at work and after weeks of awkwardness he finally asked me out. I was 20 and hadn't ever been on a date before. Crazy right? Too consumed with life....
Forum: Touring
08-31-17, 11:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,872
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

We're lucky enough to be salary and only work 8...

We're lucky enough to be salary and only work 8 months of the year at most. Usually October to May. Lately it's been 7 on/5 off. Definitely enjoying it while it last:)
Forum: Touring
08-31-17, 10:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,165
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

+1 - The backlash from this is sure to be greater...

+1 - The backlash from this is sure to be greater than had they thrown together some sort of route.
Forum: Touring
08-31-17, 05:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,165
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Those are soon. A week and 2 weeks respectively....

Those are soon. A week and 2 weeks respectively. We signed up but with Ty's hand we had to cancel.
Forum: Touring
08-31-17, 04:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,165
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

It seems like they were sitting on their hands...

It seems like they were sitting on their hands waiting for the fires to be contained and the smoke to clear. When it didn't they had an "oh poop" moment and it was too late to make the necessary...
Forum: Touring
08-31-17, 04:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,165
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Cycle Oregon cancelled due to wildfires

Sad news out of Oregon :eek:

Cycle Oregon 2017 canceled because of wildfires | OregonLive.com...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-17, 01:43 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,915
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

What? :foo:

What? :foo:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-17, 01:26 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,915
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

No. It's never okay to lie. What a silly...

No. It's never okay to lie. What a silly question.....
Forum: Touring
08-30-17, 05:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,678
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Welcome:) Two good places to start.... I can't...

Welcome:) Two good places to start.... I can't answer your other questions but I'm sure someone will.

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/

https://www.adventurecycling.org/
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-30-17, 04:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,350
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

It seems safer for bicyclist if cars are allowed...

It seems safer for bicyclist if cars are allowed to merge into the bicyclist lane before turning right. Less chance of a right hook? I wasn't aware it was illegal here. I merge into it (near LEO's)...
Forum: Touring
08-30-17, 03:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,555
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

We did an Olympic Peninsula and San Juan Island...

We did an Olympic Peninsula and San Juan Island tour in Washington two summers ago. It was unsupported and unplanned. We literally woke up one day and drove a rental car to Forks and spent 3 weeks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-17, 03:21 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 12,905
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

You're welcome. Almonds are good. My favorite is...

You're welcome. Almonds are good. My favorite is macadamia nuts but they're so expensive. You can get 2x as many cashews and 3-4x as many almonds for the same cost.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-17, 04:07 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 18,700
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Wal*Mart is evil... That's all.

Wal*Mart is evil... That's all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-17, 04:06 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 12,905
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Everyones metabolism is different. If there's a...

Everyones metabolism is different. If there's a good tailwind then I may eat 2-3 apples on 50+ mile ride. Maybe some cashews. Not much else.
Forum: Touring
08-28-17, 06:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,302
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Neither of us have handlebar bags. All of our...

Neither of us have handlebar bags. All of our moveable points (seat post, handlebars under stem etc) are marked with a silver Sharpie. No adjustment necessary.

I can see how a handlebar bag would...
Forum: Touring
08-28-17, 12:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,302
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

They don't stay on. They come off at the stem...

They don't stay on. They come off at the stem instead of the fork. Therefore the fork doesn't need spaces. You just rotate the stem.
Forum: Touring
08-28-17, 12:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,976
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Are you talking about Willamette Mission near...

Are you talking about Willamette Mission near Salem? Independence also has a hiker/biker campsite at Riverside Park. Brownsville, unless things have changed this year, you have to city hall and drop...
Forum: Touring
08-26-17, 11:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,302
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

We always take both wheels off. When we ship via...

We always take both wheels off. When we ship via BikeFlights we hit up a local Dollar Store and buy pool noodles. $5-$10 gets you enough for 2 bikes. I'm assuming they're cheaper than the pipe...
Forum: Touring
08-26-17, 11:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,976
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

PS: We always eat at Kirks Ferry Trading Post in...

PS: We always eat at Kirks Ferry Trading Post in Brownsville. Take a right onto Bishop and it's right up the road. 1/4 mile off the official route. Lovely place IMO.
Forum: Touring
08-26-17, 11:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,976
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

You'll still see a lot regardless. ...

You'll still see a lot regardless.



Independence isn't far off of the bikeway. Less than a mile. Instead of turning right before the bridge you cross the Willamette River and take a right...
Forum: Touring
08-25-17, 09:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,976
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Yes. Hotter in July. Still hot in other months....

Yes. Hotter in July. Still hot in other months. But hot is relative. It hits 80 in Portland and the news has nonstop heat wave coverage on. First snowflake and it's nonstop blizzard coverage...
Forum: Touring
08-25-17, 09:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,478
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

Fargo is neat! It's one of the fastest growing...

Fargo is neat! It's one of the fastest growing small cities in the country. Moorhead (Minnesota) is across the Red River from Fargo. It's pretty there!!
Forum: Touring
08-25-17, 08:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,976
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

We've done the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway 3...

We've done the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway 3 times and the coast twice. I'd recommend the bikeway. It's not as scenic but it's much more pleasant. Less traffic. Quiet country roads. The route...
Forum: Touring
08-18-17, 06:45 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,666
Posted By BikeliciousBabe

I'll pass on your message :) Thanks for the...

I'll pass on your message :) Thanks for the concern!
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