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Forum: Touring
01-10-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,296
Posted By PedalingWalrus

I can't stand these movies. Sorry. I can't even...

I can't stand these movies. Sorry. I can't even watch past the opening titles after the monologue. Activities and more importantly hyping up of these activities is completely uninteresting to me....
Forum: Touring
10-23-23, 03:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,235
Posted By PedalingWalrus

I did the two trails on a stock Surly Disc...

I did the two trails on a stock Surly Disc Trucker and it was a good fit for the trail. I think the tires were 38’s

if I was doing it again I would use 40’s
Forum: Touring
09-28-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,541
Posted By PedalingWalrus

I don't really get the made in USA thing when it...

I don't really get the made in USA thing when it comes to a bicycle. I mean, we're talking about a bicycle frame first so ok one can argue that maybe, perhaps maybe a US welder will do a better job...
Forum: Touring
08-17-23, 03:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 721
Posted By PedalingWalrus

63? Dude, stop working today and get on your bike...

63? Dude, stop working today and get on your bike and ride 👍❤️
Forum: Touring
08-16-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,084
Posted By PedalingWalrus

The ugly truth is that by the time you finish...

The ugly truth is that by the time you finish nickel and dime and compromise then you would have moved on from the real low end that would not work and moved slowly toward the high end and the...
Forum: Touring
07-31-23, 05:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,640
Posted By PedalingWalrus

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Forum: Touring
07-31-23, 05:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,640
Posted By PedalingWalrus

It was a wild ride for sure. More challenging...

It was a wild ride for sure. More challenging than last year when I did it. Some veterans I have befriended said it was the hardest they ever remember. The heat days were quite dangerous to those who...
Forum: Touring
06-28-23, 12:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,474
Posted By PedalingWalrus

for me the sweet spot is 40mm tire. I have some...

for me the sweet spot is 40mm tire. I have some Surly Extraterrestrials on another bike and most of the time it seems like an overkill.


The funny part is that when it comes to ride singletrack...
Forum: Touring
06-26-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,746
Posted By PedalingWalrus

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We camped at Husky Haven during our ride :-)
Forum: Touring
06-07-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,334
Posted By PedalingWalrus

I thought the solutions was to get a tall...

I thought the solutions was to get a tall boyfriend who carries everything ;-)
Forum: Touring
05-24-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,858
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Crushing it! :thumb:

Crushing it! :thumb:
Forum: Touring
05-20-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,612
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Last weekend getaway through Massachusetts and...

Last weekend getaway through Massachusetts and New Hampshire


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Forum: Touring
05-19-23, 03:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,160
Posted By PedalingWalrus

It would be interesting to pick a route with some...

It would be interesting to pick a route with some obvious gaps and fill it with a string of airbnbs and lesve info in each airbnb about the next consecutive spot. This way you get same customer more...
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

WOHOO! Have great trip!

WOHOO! Have great trip!
Forum: Touring
05-09-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 10,105
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Here are my Mountain Laurels on my other bike as...

Here are my Mountain Laurels on my other bike as I prepare for a weekend trip this Friday
...
Forum: Touring
05-03-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

It is allowed on the weekend, Saturday amd Sumday...

It is allowed on the weekend, Saturday amd Sumday but not Monday thru Friday


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Forum: Touring
05-03-23, 04:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Between 10 and 11 mph ...

Between 10 and 11 mph

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Forum: Touring
05-02-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

I am not fluent in Korean. The only thing I...

I am not fluent in Korean. The only thing I learned while out there was: 1. Hello 2.Thank You 3.Coffee
While near big cities there were people who spoke some English but not much. While in the...
Forum: Touring
05-01-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Ok this was the trip in a nutshell. Feel free to...

Ok this was the trip in a nutshell. Feel free to ask any questions and I will answer to the best of my ability. I have more photos that I may post alongside with my answers but I thought this was...
Forum: Touring
05-01-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Mileages from Strava: Day 1: 47.39 miles,...

Mileages from Strava:
Day 1: 47.39 miles, elevation gain: 1178 feet
Day 2: 66.36 miles, elevation gain: 1757 feet
Day 3: 53.27 miles, elevation gain: 2441 feet
Day 4: 65.71 miles, elevation...
Forum: Touring
05-01-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Day 6 Day 6 was a mad dash to reach Busan. The...

Day 6
Day 6 was a mad dash to reach Busan. The weather was again wonderful and the sights were never dull
...
Forum: Touring
05-01-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Day Four Day four continued a nice sunny...

Day Four


Day four continued a nice sunny weather which resulted of both of us picking up a significant sunburn. Tip: bring a sunscreen. None of the grocery stores or convenience stores carried...
Forum: Touring
05-01-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Day Three There was no rain in the future...

Day Three
There was no rain in the future forecast and that was welcomed by both of us. Especially since the day eventually require to make a crossing over a small mountain
...
Forum: Touring
05-01-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Day Two Next day we continued following the...

Day Two

Next day we continued following the trail. The good news was the Seoul crowds from the previous day thinned out dramatically. The bad news was there was rain in the forecast and it did...
Forum: Touring
05-01-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,514
Posted By PedalingWalrus

We arrived at the Incheon Airport with our bike...

We arrived at the Incheon Airport with our bike cases.

Previously we planned to assemble bikes at Incheon, put bikes into storage and pedal out. This plan changed due to a couple of circumstances....
Forum: Touring
03-16-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,265
Posted By PedalingWalrus

this does not add up. this cot is too heavy. 4.4...

this does not add up. this cot is too heavy. 4.4 pounds for a cot + 1 pound for a bivy...
Forum: Touring
03-14-23, 09:30 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,814
Posted By PedalingWalrus

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Forum: Touring
03-05-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,972
Posted By PedalingWalrus

yes they have good natured ribbing and trips that...

yes they have good natured ribbing and trips that I do at home when not on vacation.

glad someone recommended this channel 👍
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,649
Posted By PedalingWalrus

I got two grown sons. Last year I cycled 5000...

I got two grown sons. Last year I cycled 5000 miles - my vasectomy


(jk)
Forum: Touring
01-25-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,162
Posted By PedalingWalrus

ok. I"m back. Those are sweet! I would love to...

ok. I"m back. Those are sweet! I would love to try them.

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Forum: Touring
01-04-23, 07:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,972
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Yeah. I am also subscribed to Paul. Love him ...

Yeah. I am also subscribed to Paul. Love him

I checked out Traveling Thru and resubscribed to him. I watched him way back when he was on the east coast.

I fixed my hyperlinks...thanks for the...
Forum: Touring
01-04-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,972
Posted By PedalingWalrus

I will put a plug in for current and active...

I will put a plug in for current and active posters versus Iohan (my hero) who can not post anymore. Foresty Forest is really great although sometimes it lacks the punch but overall I like him...he's...
Forum: Touring
10-03-22, 07:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,583
Posted By PedalingWalrus

I did order those MLD panniers. Have not had an...

I did order those MLD panniers. Have not had an opportunity to test them yet but I will when they come in. For longer distance trip I am planning on bringing them to South Korea next spring.
Forum: Touring
09-26-22, 09:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,834
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Well, regarding your question on how to relax...

Well, regarding your question on how to relax when going to bed...I suppose accepting your fate and role in the food chain is one way to settle the mind. In general, wildlife should leave You alone...
Forum: Touring
09-22-22, 05:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,834
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Last weekend with 4 friends we biked from...

Last weekend with 4 friends we biked from Burlington Vermont to Portland Maine on the Cross Vermont Adventure trail and Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail. Second night in Jefferson, NH the temps...
Forum: Touring
08-29-22, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 685
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Yeah. I also use those. They roll fast IMHO. ...

Yeah. I also use those. They roll fast IMHO.

They are easy on and easy off too. I won't break my tire levers :-)

They absorb bumps very well. Nice plush ride.
...
Forum: Touring
08-29-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,178
Posted By PedalingWalrus

1. I 'toured' during full winter conditions. I...

1. I 'toured' during full winter conditions. I have to say that midweight wool longjohns and top or Woolpower onesie are just enough of layers for me when riding. Top it off with Goretex bibs and a...
Forum: Touring
08-29-22, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,612
Posted By PedalingWalrus

S24O over the weekend directly from our home to a...

S24O over the weekend directly from our home to a location 30 miles away. Our second camping trip on our second tandem that we got this year. It's a cushy cruiser.
...
Forum: Touring
08-15-22, 06:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,888
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Another use of front rack is to put a bag on it...

Another use of front rack is to put a bag on it and not use handlebar bag.
Forum: Touring
08-11-22, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,612
Posted By PedalingWalrus

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hope he is with her ;-)
Forum: Touring
08-04-22, 07:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,635
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Yeah the sucker was ME :-) I volunteered haha ...

Yeah the sucker was ME :-) I volunteered haha

here is proof:
...
Forum: Touring
08-02-22, 09:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,635
Posted By PedalingWalrus

I drove with the bike.

I drove with the bike.
Forum: Touring
08-02-22, 07:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,635
Posted By PedalingWalrus

We did RAGBRAI 2022

Howdy. We completed RAGBRAI last Sunday. It was the first time for us and we had a great time. I would say it exceeded my expectations. As my friend aptly stated: woodstock on two wheels. :-) Here...
Forum: Touring
07-18-22, 10:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,310
Posted By PedalingWalrus

A Brooks saddle is not some mythical thing. It's...

A Brooks saddle is not some mythical thing. It's just a saddle. If Your current saddle works fine for You then don't switch.
Forum: Touring
06-27-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,583
Posted By PedalingWalrus

yeah that seems pretty simple and as a workable...

yeah that seems pretty simple and as a workable solution. I ordered a pair. Many thanks!
Forum: Touring
06-23-22, 12:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,112
Posted By PedalingWalrus

I don't remember my first tour even though it was...

I don't remember my first tour even though it was not a long time ago. I really started touring no later than 10 years ago or so. I was able to find a photo from 2016 on a bikepacking trip to...
Forum: Touring
05-24-22, 12:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,202
Posted By PedalingWalrus

Pinion with belt drive was the ideal drive train...

Pinion with belt drive was the ideal drive train on this trip. I never even looked at it the whole time while if I had chain and derailleur I would have to clean and re-lube it every day. It rained...
Forum: Touring
05-24-22, 07:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,202
Posted By PedalingWalrus

The campground at Salen had an affordable...

The campground at Salen had an affordable laundry option. I proceeded to do laundry and chat with others and generally enjoy my time. I was told that tomorrow there is a high wind warning. I...
Forum: Touring
05-24-22, 07:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,202
Posted By PedalingWalrus

The next day I boarded the train from Balloch to...

The next day I boarded the train from Balloch to Dunbarton where I caught the train to Oban and was able to catch the ferry to the Isle of Mull. From Craignure I decided first to head towards the...
Forum: Touring
05-24-22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,202
Posted By PedalingWalrus

The wind was roaring in the morning and I had a...

The wind was roaring in the morning and I had a challenge of 15 miles of headwind to start the day. It was slow going but hey, I was on vacation and there was nothing else to do anyway. Rain and...
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