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Forum: Touring
07-11-11, 05:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 741
Posted By Muttsta

My website may help you in your planning:...

My website may help you in your planning: www.cyclingforacause.com
I'm also from the Detroit area. Good luck and have fun!
Forum: Touring
07-11-11, 05:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,968
Posted By Muttsta

I always wear my helmet on tour. Always. I've had...

I always wear my helmet on tour. Always. I've had my fair share of falls, wipe outs, and getting hit by a car. Safety is nothing to joke around with.
Forum: Touring
09-19-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By Muttsta

Check out my website, I went from Alaska to...

Check out my website, I went from Alaska to Panama
http://www.cyclingforacause.com
Forum: Touring
09-11-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 735
Posted By Muttsta

I rode down the coast of Baja, took a ferry...

I rode down the coast of Baja, took a ferry across to Mazatlan, then rode all the way down to Panama

http://www.cyclingforacause.com
Check out my journal for all the juicy info, you have pictures...
Forum: Touring
01-24-09, 10:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,790
Posted By Muttsta

I also used the disc model with Ortlieb Bike...

I also used the disc model with Ortlieb Bike Packer Plus panniers
You have to be careful when adjusting the bags initially because if you do it wrong then can fall off when it gets bumpy, it...
Forum: Touring
01-22-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,556
Posted By Muttsta

Pour it all in a campfire and throw in a match,...

Pour it all in a campfire and throw in a match, don't stand too close
Forum: Touring
01-03-09, 10:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,903
Posted By Muttsta

Live a little on the daring side my friend :) The...

Live a little on the daring side my friend :) The California coast was the easiest and possibly most boring part of my ride


Nah, you'll be fine. When I entered Tijuana I barely knew any Spanish...
Forum: Touring
12-26-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,903
Posted By Muttsta

San Diego, California to Panama City, Panama ...

San Diego, California to Panama City, Panama
http://www.cyclingforacause.com

My favorite part of my trip, can be done in two months
(Click Journal and start at "Day 59 - Loco!", have photos open...
Forum: Touring
12-12-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,382
Posted By Muttsta

I tourned 7,500 miles on a Cannondale Cyclocross...

I tourned 7,500 miles on a Cannondale Cyclocross Disc. It was a great bike, no complaints. It had no eyelets in the back, so I needed P clamps, be sure to carry spares since mine broke on me! I also...
Forum: Touring
12-12-08, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By Muttsta

When in Panama fly from Panama City to the San...

When in Panama fly from Panama City to the San Blas islands for 3 days, worth the trip
I did Alaska to Panama, check out www.cyclingforacause.com for my journal and pictures
Forum: Touring
12-12-08, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 840
Posted By Muttsta

I also did part of your route, specifically the...

I also did part of your route, specifically the section along the Pacific coast
Check out my journal and pictures at www.cyclingforacause.com
Forum: Touring
12-12-08, 06:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,708
Posted By Muttsta

You must have missed out on Whistler in that...

You must have missed out on Whistler in that case, one of my favorite towns of the trip
My first day off from biking I went skiing all day :D
Forum: Touring
12-12-08, 06:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,708
Posted By Muttsta

Lol, what are you, a comedian? He said average of...

Lol, what are you, a comedian? He said average of 75 miles a day, that means 75 miles day in and day out with no off days. It can be done, but it is not easy, I know since I've done it. Especially in...
Forum: Touring
07-26-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 31,366
Posted By Muttsta

I haven't riden through either of those, but down...

I haven't riden through either of those, but down there I was chased by dogs at least four or five times a day
Forum: Touring
07-25-08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 31,366
Posted By Muttsta

I personally don't think you need pepper spray to...

I personally don't think you need pepper spray to deter dogs anywhere in the continental US. On my tour I carried bear spray, but then again the only place I needed it for was the Stewart Cassiar...
Forum: Touring
07-18-08, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By Muttsta

They will only hold your package if you ship it...

They will only hold your package if you ship it via Fedex Express, not ground
Forum: Touring
07-18-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 509
Posted By Muttsta

Yes I've done it, no it's not expensive. By using...

Yes I've done it, no it's not expensive. By using a combination of 'hiker-biker' sites and things like warmshowers and couchsurfing, you can do it very cheaply. Camping will cost you $3 to $6 per...
Forum: Touring
07-15-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 633
Posted By Muttsta

Your link doesn't work

Your link doesn't work
Forum: Touring
07-11-08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,862
Posted By Muttsta

Holy thread revival batman!

Holy thread revival batman!
Forum: Touring
07-07-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By Muttsta

Way too small. I'm 5' 11" and ride a 56

Way too small. I'm 5' 11" and ride a 56
Forum: Touring
07-06-08, 10:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,181
Posted By Muttsta

In my opinion I found that to never be the case,...

In my opinion I found that to never be the case, but then again I was wearing road bike shoes which were very uncomfortable to walk on, so pushing a bike up a hill was worse than anything
Forum: Touring
07-03-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,727
Posted By Muttsta

Day 17 – Where Do I Begin? – 125.92 km Today...

Day 17 – Where Do I Begin? – 125.92 km
Today was by far the worst day of the trip and quite possibly one of the worst days I have ever had the displeasure of living through in my entire life....
Forum: Touring
06-27-08, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 754
Posted By Muttsta

Um, it's really not as bad as most people make it...

Um, it's really not as bad as most people make it out to be. I was out there at the end of June and had absolutely no problems with it. Granted I am comparing this to riding in Mexico and Central...
Forum: Touring
06-24-08, 10:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,835
Posted By Muttsta

I used an Arkel Small Handlebag bag and had...

I used an Arkel Small Handlebag bag and had absolutely no problems with my shift cables interfering
Forum: Touring
06-23-08, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 733
Posted By Muttsta

I was certain I would break at least a few...

I was certain I would break at least a few spokes, but I didn't break a single one in four months and 12,000 km
Forum: Touring
06-23-08, 09:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,835
Posted By Muttsta

STI hands down

STI hands down
Forum: Touring
06-21-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 762
Posted By Muttsta

They could also try libraries, they'll let you...

They could also try libraries, they'll let you use their computers for no charge. Starbucks is also a good idea. However, many people don't have their wireless networks secured and you can just use...
Forum: Touring
06-20-08, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,251
Posted By Muttsta

1. I 2nd the Topeak Roadmorph pump. 2. I don't...

1. I 2nd the Topeak Roadmorph pump.
2. I don't leave my bike anywhere, period.
3. Use Ortlieb panniers.
Forum: Touring
06-18-08, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 985
Posted By Muttsta

Anything with SPF at or above 40? If you want to...

Anything with SPF at or above 40? If you want to get really specific I used Hawaiian Tropic SPF 50 on my tour
Forum: Touring
06-18-08, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By Muttsta

Look for really small holes My bike packer plus...

Look for really small holes
My bike packer plus ones had so many that water would leak through
Wouldn't soak anything inside, but was enough to make it more than moist
Needless to say I returned...
Forum: Touring
06-13-08, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By Muttsta

You can get through the base, just bring your ID ...

You can get through the base, just bring your ID
Check out this book at your local bookstore:
http://www.amazon.com/Bicycling-Pacific-Coast-Complete-Canada/dp/089886562X
It gives you turn by turn...
Forum: Touring
06-13-08, 08:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By Muttsta

Bringing a computer was a good idea, it was nice...

Bringing a computer was a good idea, it was nice to be able to type everything out. It's surprising how quickly you forget some things. I even go back to my journal sometimes to refresh my memory,...
Forum: Touring
06-12-08, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By Muttsta

By the way, my journal is now organized as one...

By the way, my journal is now organized as one page, so it's much easier to follow
http://cyclingforacause.com/journal.php
I would have loved to have someone's journal to know what awaits me ahead,...
Forum: Touring
06-12-08, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By Muttsta

Wow, thats awesome :) I can't wait to read some...

Wow, thats awesome :) I can't wait to read some of their blogs to see if they're following a similar route to mine
That's so cool that they're actually recording it with a video camera, I would love...
Forum: Touring
06-12-08, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,435
Posted By Muttsta

Speaking from experience I can tell you that it...

Speaking from experience I can tell you that it does happen since it happened to me
The Asus EEE is great not only due to size and cheapness but due to the 20 GB solid state disc
You shouldn't need...
Forum: Touring
06-12-08, 06:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,435
Posted By Muttsta

Yes, it did have the 'shock protectors', which I...

Yes, it did have the 'shock protectors', which I found out later are just tiny squares of foam on the corners of the hard drive
It was impossible to find a 1.8" hard drive in Central America unless...
Forum: Touring
06-12-08, 08:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,435
Posted By Muttsta

Btw, I used a Fujitsu P7120 ultraportable laptop...

Btw, I used a Fujitsu P7120 ultraportable laptop on my tour. It weighed only three pounds. As nice as it was to have, I wouldn't recommend bringing and expensive laptop on a long tour as it will most...
Forum: Touring
06-12-08, 01:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,435
Posted By Muttsta

Another vote for the Asus EEE PC, as for storage...

Another vote for the Asus EEE PC, as for storage space, just buy some 8 gig USB thumb drives, they are cheap as hell now anyway
Forum: Touring
06-10-08, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By Muttsta

Oh, and in case you want to visit Miles Canyon in...

Oh, and in case you want to visit Miles Canyon in Whitehorse, be mindful of which road you choose
There are two ways to get to it, and one of the roads is absolutely vicious, that happened to be the...
Forum: Touring
06-10-08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By Muttsta

By the way, the part of my journal that interests...

By the way, the part of my journal that interests you is Day's 10 to 20, thats from Whitehorse to Smithers via the Cassiar
Under "Photos" check out B - Yukon, C - British Columbia (up to...
Forum: Touring
06-10-08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By Muttsta

I have been on this route, I'm assuming you want...

I have been on this route, I'm assuming you want to take the Cassiar Highway down
Check out my website for my journal and pictures (http://www.cyclingforacause.com)
The gravel sections were not...
Forum: Touring
06-09-08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,773
Posted By Muttsta

The Pacific Coast is very, very easy biking,...

The Pacific Coast is very, very easy biking, especially going from North to South since the winds are mainly at your back
After my biking in British Columbia and Alaska the roads on the pacific...
Forum: Touring
06-05-08, 03:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,407
Posted By Muttsta

What price were you thinking?

What price were you thinking?
Forum: Touring
06-05-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 795
Posted By Muttsta

Also forgot to mention, I recommend that you get...

Also forgot to mention, I recommend that you get this stuff, it's really good
http://www.rei.com/product/738104
Forum: Touring
06-05-08, 07:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,317
Posted By Muttsta

I just took that set of brake levers off, I found...

I just took that set of brake levers off, I found them to be pretty useless anyway
Forum: Touring
06-03-08, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 795
Posted By Muttsta

You want to tour with 105 psi in your tires? Load...

You want to tour with 105 psi in your tires? Load all the gear on your bike and you may change your mind about that
I'd recommend a little wider tires (I toured on 35 Marathon Supremes running at...
Forum: Touring
06-03-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 795
Posted By Muttsta

Oh, and you don't have to stick to those mileage...

Oh, and you don't have to stick to those mileage guidelines. Some days I would do 40 miles because I'd be coming up to a cool city I want to stop at, another day I did 145 miles just because it was a...
Forum: Touring
06-03-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 795
Posted By Muttsta

Definitely pick up a good pair of cycling gloves,...

Definitely pick up a good pair of cycling gloves, that should help with the soreness. As for your mileage, it depends on how much time you have for your tour. I'd personally take it a little slower...
Forum: Touring
06-02-08, 07:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,188
Posted By Muttsta

My trip from Anchorage, Alaska to Panama City,...

My trip from Anchorage, Alaska to Panama City, Panama cost me $8500. My trip lasted 118 days. This price tag includes everything: my flights, bicycle repairs, all food, camping fees, lodging fees,...
Forum: Touring
05-31-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By Muttsta

Yes, I toured from Alaska to Panama with only...

Yes, I toured from Alaska to Panama with only rear panniers and a Arkel small handlebar bag in the front (mainly to hold my phone, camera, money, etc.)
I actually liked the handlebar bag as I could...
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