Originally Posted by
eric044
i plotted a cool route from long island to bethlehem, pa, but haven't done it yet. in theory, it should be no worries everywhere. im not a huge guy but more worried about getting stuck in a remote location compared to crime. crime can happen anywhere. would pack a bike lock though. where in PA are you?
I'm in Erie, PA. Doesn't take long to get into the countryside out here. I actually have a very complete hiking gear & biking gear pack. I'm just trying to figure out if I can afford panniers or if I should just strap the whole backpack onto my cargo rack--which is possible.
I can hold my own in remote areas, I've taken long primitive camping trips before. My main fears are being harassed by drivers in cities, (I'm terrified still of driving on the road,) theft, and assault when no one else is around. :/