First overnight, 175km Canada
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First overnight, 175km Canada
I just completed my first overnight tour, went solo on a Trek 6700 with two buckets and camping stuff back on a rear rack. Made a few wrong turns, met some nice people and learned a craptonne of valuable lessons, number one being dont forget a lighter or matches to light thy stove. ill have a pic or two up soon
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Congratulations on the first tour
I just did 57 miles today training for 1st tour in 20 years - at the end of this month. Man, I got to get my gear together.
John
I just did 57 miles today training for 1st tour in 20 years - at the end of this month. Man, I got to get my gear together.
John
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forgot to mention that i did this on a singlespeed. a 32x18 because we have some good hills around here but i figure after a few good workouts itll be a 32x16. I plan on doing an ontario to prince edward island trip in the summer and this was a sort of test for me and my gear. Im pretty sure ill end up using a 1x9 for the big one though.
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I can't remember my first tour. It was about 40 years ago. I remember my first few tours, I just can't remember which was actually "the first". However, I remember the feelings during and after. I loved it so much that I'm still loving it 40 years later!
I've made my share of mistakes in what to bring too. I've compiled a checklist that I've refined over the years. If I actually use it and carefully check things off as I pack them, I do pretty well. I take notes while on tour as to what to bring and what I could have left at home.
I'm a fan of gears - the wider range, the better. I like a 3 x 9 for touring, with at least a 24-tooth granny, and the biggest cog in back I can fit.
I don't "get" the single speed thing or why someone would want to minimize their gear selection on tour. But I'm old. You go, friend!
I've made my share of mistakes in what to bring too. I've compiled a checklist that I've refined over the years. If I actually use it and carefully check things off as I pack them, I do pretty well. I take notes while on tour as to what to bring and what I could have left at home.
I'm a fan of gears - the wider range, the better. I like a 3 x 9 for touring, with at least a 24-tooth granny, and the biggest cog in back I can fit.
I don't "get" the single speed thing or why someone would want to minimize their gear selection on tour. But I'm old. You go, friend!
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Good Job on the first tour. I've been there a stove without matches. Lucky for me it was in a car and I could go get them easy enough.
And Bigbluetooth I'm with you on the gears thing. but you have to admit it takes some guts and strength to do a tour on a singlespeed
Mike
And Bigbluetooth I'm with you on the gears thing. but you have to admit it takes some guts and strength to do a tour on a singlespeed
Mike
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I've made my share of mistakes in what to bring too. I've compiled a checklist that I've refined over the years. If I actually use it and carefully check things off as I pack them, I do pretty well. I take notes while on tour as to what to bring and what I could have left at home.
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Nice buckets! Do you think you'll keep them for the longer tour? They might make your life harder in a strong headwind. Anyway, I like 'em.
Cycling through Quebec is awesome. There are some good threads already about the Route Verte.
Cycling through Quebec is awesome. There are some good threads already about the Route Verte.