Originally Posted by
thirdman1
Hey Tpelle where are you located in KY I am just curious because I am located in Louisville Where I am going to start the trip. Maybe you're interested in coming we could be the LHT in "regular shoes" team.
I'm in Campbell County, just outside of Alexandria. I live about 14 miles southeast of Cincinnati.
I'm really not a "tourer". I'm just a big guy (6' - 2-1/2" and 260 lbs.) who started riding for exercise. I bought a Surly Long Haul Trucker because I figured it was built to carry a load (me), had 36 spoke wheels, and a steel frame, and just a lot of retro features that I like.
The longest I've ridden so far at any one session is about 25 miles, but these are Kentucky up and down hills miles. I ride the two-lane blacktops in my neighborhood. I'm thinking about some longer rides next summer, maybe the Miami Scenic Trail over in Ohio, or maybe along Rt. 8 from near my home to Augusta, KY and back.