Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
Google Maps does an ok job if you turn on the bike option
You can also look here for ideas what other people in your area actually do
http://labs.strava.com/heatmap/
thanks man. I just made a route with google maps and sent it to my phone. I drove it home and it has about 2 miles of feeder so I'll have to edit it a little but it definitely has what i need. THANKS
Originally Posted by
KD5NRH
You're going to hate that backpack really soon.
A puddle in the road is wet conditions. Maybe from a car, maybe from a backed up sewer line. Either is bad when it's a sprayed stripe up your back.
I'd look for a good lightweight rack designed for panniers and full fenders for the Allez, and add at least some Bell Radian lights for now. Even daytime commuting, it's easy to get distracted and stay out after dark. Some Axiom Seymour (FWIW, the 20L size will hold a six pack of bottled beer on each side.) or similar panniers get the load off your back and down low, and a bungee cord makes the rack top a good option if you want to grab a pizza or something else that won't fit in a pannier.
I will give the backpack a try and see if it works. if not, I'll get the panniers, but for a change of clothes do you really think I need a rack and panniers?
thanks for the suggestion on the lights.