Originally Posted by
Smokehouse
A. I don't own a $5K bike...but mine is probably just around $4K...and I wouldn't take it camping. I have a Specialized Crossroads I just took on vacation.
B. My road bike lives in my house and is with me AT ALL TIMES when I'm out...I never lock it up...ever...
Why wouldn't you take it on a camping event ride like BTC or Cycle Oregon?
Ironically, the only place I have ever had a bike stolen was from inside my house--while I was home and awake.