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08-29-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,771
Posted By winston63

It’s something I struggle with too. Like you,...

It’s something I struggle with too. Like you, days when I get enough of a ride in usually aren’t a problem, but otherwise it can be a challenge for me to get a good night’s sleep. I also find...
03-01-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,437
Posted By winston63

That was my solution before I retired. I...

That was my solution before I retired.

I found that shoe covers worked to a degree but were never completely waterproof. On really wet days I would wear some Shower’s Pass waterproof socks which...
Forum: Touring
03-07-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 19,884
Posted By winston63

This is good info - I'm still riding a 2014 AWOL...

This is good info - I'm still riding a 2014 AWOL Comp that I bought new and I don't see anything alarming with the chain stays, but it's something I'll look for regularly. I routinely have this bike...
01-27-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,197
Posted By winston63

wow, congratulations! That's an awesome...

wow, congratulations! That's an awesome achievement, and I'm sure it will translate into improved performance. I found that losing weight made a big difference for me, not just in terms of hill...
01-17-20, 11:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,589
Posted By winston63

Yes, I ride considerably more than I drive, but...

Yes, I ride considerably more than I drive, but I've deliberately replaced most of my driving with bike trips. I cycled around 6500 km in 2019, I probably drove no more than a few hundred km.
10-22-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,883
Posted By winston63

Yes, I swapped out the stock aluminum seat post...

Yes, I swapped out the stock aluminum seat post in my Diverge for one of those and it makes a big difference. But that's clearly due to the design, I don't know that a 'regular' carbon seat post...
Forum: Touring
09-05-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,079
Posted By winston63

I’m with Brian25, waterproof is a definite...

I’m with Brian25, waterproof is a definite feature. A number of waterproof panniers are just big bags though, if you want pockets for organization that can narrow your choices.

One compromise that...
07-23-19, 04:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,855
Posted By winston63

In my weight loss journey I have found the...

In my weight loss journey I have found the process frustratingly non-linear, but ultimately if you stick with it you’ll get there.

There were plenty of times when my weight loss would plateau or...
07-16-19, 01:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,855
Posted By winston63

Congratulations! That’s fantastic and...

Congratulations!

That’s fantastic and inspirational, really awesome that you’ve been able to get to where you are at.

I agree that counting calories does work. My weight loss wasn’t quite as...
06-11-19, 11:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,380
Posted By winston63

Despite my warning regarding Highway 20 I do...

Despite my warning regarding Highway 20 I do think Port Townsend is worth including if you can. It is an awesome town in such a picturesque setting!

Sequim to Port Angeles is only about 20 miles...
Forum: Touring
05-01-19, 10:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,732
Posted By winston63

One thing that I think might be worth mentioning...

One thing that I think might be worth mentioning is that there are some pretty steep hills between Sooke & Port Renfrew. I found that section more challenging than climbing the mountain on the...
Forum: Touring
04-30-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,732
Posted By winston63

I've ridden this route in reverse order. It's...

I've ridden this route in reverse order. It's mostly a gorgeous ride, but the roads between Sooke and Port Renfrew are narrow in spots with no shoulder and plenty of blind corners. It's not much of a...
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