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Forum: Touring
10-06-12, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By poplid

Thanks for the advice, I just became a member to...

Thanks for the advice, I just became a member to ACA, sounds like im just going to use their routes, the western express to the Trans America then go up to NY.
Forum: Touring
10-05-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By poplid

Well i guess the better question is, is a...

Well i guess the better question is, is a possible to go from california to new york in 2-3 months? and if so what is the fastest route?
Forum: Touring
10-05-12, 11:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By poplid

Good Bike Route From West to East? Help?

Does anyone know what the best way to go from California to New York during Summer? Doesnt it stay pretty cool on the northern route until later in summer? I plan on leaving right when summer starts....
Forum: Touring
09-25-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

I will definitely be posting my new bike up here...

I will definitely be posting my new bike up here when i get it. Should i just continue this thread when i need bike set up advice?
Forum: Touring
09-25-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

thanks for the words!! :) Ill start getting set...

thanks for the words!! :) Ill start getting set up ASAP. I am for sure going with a touring bike, that Argon is going Bye Bye.
Forum: Touring
09-25-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

sounds like a blast, but who can take a few...

sounds like a blast, but who can take a few months off and ride coast to coast ha. I guess its worth a shot, although a small part of me wants to do this alone.
Forum: Touring
09-25-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

A quick brainstorm:I plan on taking a small...

A quick brainstorm:I plan on taking a small tent(waterproofing), a tarp, sleeping bag,some clothes, toiletries, and of course food and water for 2 days. Although i have not read any of the material...
Forum: Touring
09-24-12, 10:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

so do i just try to take a straight shot at it?...

so do i just try to take a straight shot at it? california through nevada, colorado, kansas(or Nebraska) etc.. im sure it wont be straight line ha. :(
Forum: Touring
09-24-12, 10:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

As much as i want to try and convince a buddy to...

As much as i want to try and convince a buddy to do it with me, i feel that none of my friends would be up for the challenge, and even if they were they would just slow me down. I am an only child...
Forum: Touring
09-24-12, 09:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

Thanks for the advice BTW. I do not plan on doing...

Thanks for the advice BTW. I do not plan on doing anything this extreme ever again(but you never know :)). I want this experience to be something i remember forever, and I am very excited to do it. I...
Forum: Touring
09-24-12, 09:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

Just got offered those 2 for the bike ha, they...

Just got offered those 2 for the bike ha, they look kinda junky. this is what he said on the email: ill be willing to trade u either my Khs or Jamis coda for your carbon fiber road bike the Khs flite...
Forum: Touring
09-24-12, 07:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

Trouble has been made ha. thanks haha...

Trouble has been made ha.

thanks haha Craigslist here i come
Forum: Touring
09-24-12, 06:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

If i were to buy a surly(I found a ton in...

If i were to buy a surly(I found a ton in california on CL) Would that be a better route then just modding my CF bike(in your opinion)? I know i need to get out there and ride, but i think i will be...
Forum: Touring
09-24-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

That is exactly how I feel, but i wasn't too...

That is exactly how I feel, but i wasn't too sure, thanks for clarifying. I just don't want it to be a total surprise, i think either way im in for a rude awakening.
Forum: Touring
09-24-12, 05:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

Thanks so much for all the advice. I am...

Thanks so much for all the advice.

I am pretty adaptable, and as much as I want to sell my bike and buy a touring set up, it doesnt seem like the right thing to do.
I could increase my knowledge...
Forum: Touring
09-23-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

ok sounds like step 1, is to sell the argon and...

ok sounds like step 1, is to sell the argon and get a touring bike. Then start riding with it(overnight) and try different saddles. Then if i like it, start setting it up with lights and all that...
Forum: Touring
09-23-12, 03:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

The only bike shop I have ever dealt with was...

The only bike shop I have ever dealt with was Bicycle Trip in Santa Cruz(was not impressed). I just really want as much information as possible because this is definitely happening ;)

Thanks for...
Forum: Touring
09-23-12, 02:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

hmm am i the "OP" ha?

hmm am i the "OP" ha?
Forum: Touring
09-23-12, 02:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

I payed 1000 for that carbon bike, what do you...

I payed 1000 for that carbon bike, what do you think it could be worth on Craigslist? starting price?
Forum: Touring
09-23-12, 02:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

perfect, thanks so much. so happy I posted...

perfect, thanks so much.

so happy I posted on this forum, great advice.

What, in your experience, is the best cross country bike/brand to get your hands on?
Forum: Touring
09-23-12, 02:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

wow man thanks for all the words. Lights are the...

wow man thanks for all the words. Lights are the key for sure ha(that's why i am saving my money now! :)) As for the maps, I bought the recreation map/ atlas of nevada and colorado from amazon just...
Forum: Touring
09-23-12, 02:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

I am 23 and in good overall shape. I swam...

I am 23 and in good overall shape. I swam competitively for 8 years and played waterpolo competitively in high school and college for 6 years. The longest I have ever ridden in one day was about 60...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-23-12, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,000
Posted By poplid

I Need Help With Cross Country Road Bike Trip!! Please!

I am planning to ride from California to New York next summer alone. I have so many questions and would really appreciate any help I can get.

1. Not too sure if the bike I have will do the trick....
Forum: Touring
09-23-12, 10:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,193
Posted By poplid

I Need Help With Cross Country Road Bike Trip!! Please!

I am planning to ride from California to New York next summer alone. I have so many questions and would really appreciate any help I can get.

1. Not too sure if the bike I have will do the trick....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-23-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,984
Posted By poplid

Isnt there some special pedal you can get so your...

Isnt there some special pedal you can get so your knee can move around more?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-12, 09:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,615
Posted By poplid

WD-40 is cheap at least ha

WD-40 is cheap at least ha
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-23-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,094
Posted By poplid

Alone gives a person time to reflect and enjoy...

Alone gives a person time to reflect and enjoy the ride.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-23-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 122,828
Posted By poplid

Great Thread!!

Great Thread!!
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