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Forum: Southeast
11-17-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By balto charlie

JustaJoe I forgot, great website, the best I...

JustaJoe I forgot, great website, the best I have seen. I loved the bridges and tunnels, everywhere.
Forum: Southeast
11-17-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By balto charlie

JustaJoe Thanks, just what I needed. I saw it...

JustaJoe
Thanks, just what I needed. I saw it before my trip but couldn't log on and thank you. I used some of your suggestions. I rode the entire Greenway (Neuse, Crabtree Creek around Raleigh as...
Forum: Southeast
11-10-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By balto charlie

Raleigh cycling and brewpubs

Hey all,
I am looking for some ride advice in the Raleigh area. I plan to ride the Neuse River trail and parts the Raleigh Greenway. The 3rd day is a crap shoot, open for suggestions. Does anyone...
Forum: Touring
09-04-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,583
Posted By balto charlie

Through 15 years of commuting and bike touring I...

Through 15 years of commuting and bike touring I go with bike sandals. Wear good socks for warmth, gortex socks or plastic bags when it rains. Sandals dry immediately, just change your socks. I...
Forum: Touring
09-04-23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 723
Posted By balto charlie

thanks ​​​​​​​indyfab21

thanks
​​​​​​​indyfab21
Forum: Touring
08-23-23, 05:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,984
Posted By balto charlie

I have the Nemo Drongonfly. It is a great tent. ...

I have the Nemo Drongonfly. It is a great tent. It has held up very well during some strong storms. However, I think most of the newer ultralight tents are a little too lightwieght. Great for...
Forum: Touring
08-23-23, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 723
Posted By balto charlie

very nice pics. I am heading to that region in...

very nice pics. I am heading to that region in September but without my bike:(
Forum: Touring
08-23-23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,747
Posted By balto charlie

This is the one I bought years ago when the guy...

This is the one I bought years ago when the guy was just starting out his company. Excellent workmanship. It does have a toe box though.
Forum: Touring
08-23-23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,933
Posted By balto charlie

Wool for me, I bring less clothing because I can...

Wool for me, I bring less clothing because I can wear it over and over. And I smell fresh daisies. Thin wool dries relatively quick.

john m flores I keep them in a cedar chest with my wool...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-08-23, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By balto charlie

It will be muddy. It was a little muddy when I...

It will be muddy. It was a little muddy when I rode it but not bad. There is a section of pavement between miles 8-10. I went off course to explore MoCo suburban bike lanes and rejoined the trail...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-05-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By balto charlie

I just rode this trail last Wednesday, beautiful....

I just rode this trail last Wednesday, beautiful. Nice ride. I used my old toruing bike that I often use on gravel. Unfortunately I did not put on my gravel tires. This trail is fun but a handful...
Forum: Northeast
08-01-23, 05:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,627
Posted By balto charlie

I think it is going to take some time for healing...

I think it is going to take some time for healing the scars.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
08-01-23, 05:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By balto charlie

Excellent, thanks. Might check this out this...

Excellent, thanks. Might check this out this week.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-24-23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 519
Posted By balto charlie

Thanks for the link. I want to check this ride...

Thanks for the link. I want to check this ride out. I can't get the link to work. I turned off my blocker yet it still doesn't load.
Forum: Northeast
07-24-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,627
Posted By balto charlie

Cross Vermont Trail has some sections closed....

Cross Vermont Trail has some sections closed. This link has some pictures of the damged trail.
https://www.crossvermont.org/about_us/gallery_2023storm.htm
Forum: Touring
07-18-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,064
Posted By balto charlie

Interesting concept, hope it works out. One...

Interesting concept, hope it works out.

One of my pet peeves with campgrounds these days is the need to make the tent pad into a rock base. I hate them. It is one of the reason I tend to bikepack...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-17-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,203
Posted By balto charlie

Glad to see this project finally getting done. ...

Glad to see this project finally getting done. It has been on the books for almost 2 decades.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
07-17-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By balto charlie

Nice report. I rode that route a few weeks ago,...

Nice report. I rode that route a few weeks ago, stopped in at the National aquatic garden on the way down to look at the Lotus flowers in bloom, beautiful flower. The bike/ped paths on the Douglas...
Forum: Northeast
07-17-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,627
Posted By balto charlie

I just saw this posted on their website:Trails...

I just saw this posted on their website:Trails Status: LVRT CLOSED, all others OPENI think my route is out for this year. I am searching for another option
For more infor:...
Forum: Northeast
07-14-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,627
Posted By balto charlie

I just found this info fo rthe cross Vermont...

I just found this info fo rthe cross Vermont trail:
https://www.crossvermont.org/about_us/gallery_newscroll.htm
Forum: Northeast
07-14-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,627
Posted By balto charlie

Hey Vermonters, how did the Lamoille Valley...

Hey Vermonters, how did the Lamoille Valley Trailand Cross Vermont Trail fare in the recent floods. I am sure they both took major hits.
Forum: Touring
06-06-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,024
Posted By balto charlie

My bad guys, so sorry. Looks like I have been...

My bad guys, so sorry. Looks like I have been scammed. Contacting my CC now.
Thanks for picking it up.
Looks so legit.
Forum: Touring
06-06-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,024
Posted By balto charlie

Orlieb Sale

Ortlieb is having a sale on some bags, looks like they are clearing out the older less popular models and colors. 40-60% off, free shipping. They don't have the classics. I usually go lightweight but...
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 962
Posted By balto charlie

My bad, meant Thanks indyfabz

My bad, meant Thanks indyfabz
Forum: Touring
05-11-23, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 962
Posted By balto charlie

indyfabz

indyfabz
Forum: Touring
05-10-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,017
Posted By balto charlie

Thanks for the trip report, looks like a great...

Thanks for the trip report, looks like a great touring destination.
Forum: Touring
05-10-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 962
Posted By balto charlie

Great info, I will re-route the map. I'll try and...

Great info, I will re-route the map. I'll try and contact XNH about the washout.
thanks
Forum: Touring
05-10-23, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 962
Posted By balto charlie

Thanks, very good info. Looking at the map that...

Thanks, very good info. Looking at the map that looks to be about 50-60 miles. Is all or most or small sections of the trail a mess. I will be heading west so thats a good thing about the downhill....
Forum: Touring
05-09-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 962
Posted By balto charlie

I am in the process of planning a similar route. ...

I am in the process of planning a similar route. Here is what I have done, Portland to Eaton to Bethel, then jump on the Cross New Hampshire trail, then onto the Cross Vermont trail, then used rides...
Forum: Touring
04-26-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,649
Posted By balto charlie

Nicely done, thanks

Nicely done, thanks
Forum: Touring
04-24-23, 05:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,917
Posted By balto charlie

My bad, I drink 2 pints of water when I wake up....

My bad, I drink 2 pints of water when I wake up. one immediately and 1 while I drink my coffee, but I do drink a gallon or more during the day.
Forum: Touring
04-23-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,917
Posted By balto charlie

After posting my last comment I did a google...

After posting my last comment I did a google search on how much water to drink. Mayo clinic says men should drink a gallon a day and this did not take into account heavy exercising. So my 1.5...
Forum: Touring
04-23-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,007
Posted By balto charlie

This is what I use. Space saver and works well. ...

This is what I use. Space saver and works well.
When I feel like splurging on space I use an aeropress, gives you a fast delicious cup of joe.
Forum: Touring
04-23-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,917
Posted By balto charlie

So you drink only 2 L of water a day, plus...

So you drink only 2 L of water a day, plus cooking water. I drink so much more. I do tend to sweat easily and get my share of cramps so I drink a lot more. I drink 1-2 L before coffee in the...
Forum: Touring
04-23-23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,917
Posted By balto charlie

My sawyer is like yours not the small one. When...

My sawyer is like yours not the small one. When I canoe camp or backpack near lakes and rivers I filter like you. Only when I bikepack or tour do I use the squeeze method. Squeeze doesn't use much...
Forum: Touring
04-23-23, 02:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,917
Posted By balto charlie

- Water resupply in southern Utah is near...

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Water resupply in southern Utah is near impossible. Some folks stage water along some routes. I am in your court, mule days are long gone. I always try to camp near streams. NE, NW and...
Forum: Touring
04-22-23, 05:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,917
Posted By balto charlie

The only reason I went back into backpacking was...

The only reason I went back into backpacking was the recent surge of ultralight gear. Huge difference.

It seems you have gear whittled down. I use tarp, bivy, quilt, pocket rocket stove, titanium...
Forum: Touring
04-15-23, 06:05 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,433
Posted By balto charlie

Thanks. I found a few posts about the bags....

Thanks.

I found a few posts about the bags. The price looks great, currently low availability but the attachments have folks concerned. They appear well attached to the bike but I wonder how...
Forum: Touring
04-14-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,433
Posted By balto charlie

How do these attach. I tried to see on Arkels...

How do these attach. I tried to see on Arkels site but no obvious picture

OP: make sure whatever panniers you choose they have good attachments. Ortliebs are excellent albeit heavy, Lone peak are...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-05-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 315
Posted By balto charlie

C&O Bluebells peak bloom now

Hey just a heads up that wildflowers are blooming on the C&O now. Bluebells are fantastic as are the Dutchmans Britches, Spring Beauty and many others. Great profusion of bluebells at mile post...
Forum: Touring
04-05-23, 05:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By balto charlie

He called 911 for help, truly clueless.

He called 911 for help, truly clueless.
Forum: Touring
04-05-23, 05:34 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,433
Posted By balto charlie

Figure the size of your gear for touring. You...

Figure the size of your gear for touring. You mention you have lightweight compact gear. You probably don't need 4 panniers. Food is another facter. Will you be passing markets along the way?

I...
Forum: Touring
04-03-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By balto charlie

I use my front forks for water bottle cages and...

I use my front forks for water bottle cages and have a large frame bag for most of my gear. My bike is steel, has a single mount like yours. Along with the single mount I use electrical fusing...
Forum: Touring
03-31-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,140
Posted By balto charlie

Homebrewer here as well!! Cheers

Homebrewer here as well!! Cheers
Forum: Touring
03-31-23, 07:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,140
Posted By balto charlie

Bivy (Borah) and tarp (Zpacks) not only save...

Bivy (Borah) and tarp (Zpacks) not only save weight save space. When I bikepack this is an important feature. I have a Nemo ultralight tent that I often use as well. The bigger tent goes canoe...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
03-31-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,613
Posted By balto charlie

One can use White's ferry and cross the Potomac...

One can use White's ferry and cross the Potomac to the WO&D trail. It makes a nice long loop. Traffic along RT15 is high but one has a shoulder and the time on RT15 is short.

My dream: Mont Co....
Forum: Touring
03-10-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 7,572
Posted By balto charlie

I totally agree with this statement. Heck, I was...

I totally agree with this statement. Heck, I was riding gravel as a kid in Utah in the 60's to camp in the Wasatch mnts. Not ultra light at all and onmyback!! Before the gravel rage took place I...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-22-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By balto charlie

I was looking into the Hase Pino years back. If...

I was looking into the Hase Pino years back. If memory serves, Mount Airy Bicycles rented similar style tandems. Not exactly close to you but the shop is close to the C&O Canal (dirt or gravel) and...
02-21-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,839
Posted By balto charlie

curbtender wow, what a video.

curbtender wow, what a video.
Forum: Touring
02-20-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,891
Posted By balto charlie

I use the Lone Peak earlier mentioned. I do a...

I use the Lone Peak earlier mentioned. I do a lot of bikepacking and realized that it is important to keep the weight lower on the front. Too heavy with bumpy roads/trails can make the bag start...
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