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Forum: Touring
05-06-15, 05:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 742
Posted By Pico Triano

I have looked at the site before. I'm hoping to...

I have looked at the site before. I'm hoping to have more of a quick reference page. I could add links to sites such as yours for people who are looking for more extensive information on touring...
Forum: Touring
05-04-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 742
Posted By Pico Triano

Thanks. I've been to their site before and will...

Thanks. I've been to their site before and will go have a look.
Forum: Touring
05-04-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 742
Posted By Pico Triano

Looking for free touring resources

I'm building a page with links for free touring resources (doesn't have to be just accommodations) on my website. At this point I'm a little lean on useful links. I do have links to warmshowers,...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-15, 03:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,880
Posted By Pico Triano

I don't wear a balaclava. My wife took fleece...

I don't wear a balaclava. My wife took fleece material. She made me a hat, ski tube and triangular shaped throat protector. It was very cheap, keeps my head, face and throat warm and it is easy to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-02-14, 09:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,266
Posted By Pico Triano

There is a company that sells a helmet cover that...

There is a company that sells a helmet cover that quite stylishly dresses your helmet up for cold weather riding. I don't remember their name right now. I usually just ride with a fleece hat between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-14, 08:24 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,033
Posted By Pico Triano

Never raced. I've always been brutally slow on a...

Never raced. I've always been brutally slow on a bike. Even when I was in my prime. Just have terrific endurance at low speeds and can carry quite a lot of weight.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-30-14, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By Pico Triano

Hope your recovery is going well!

Hope your recovery is going well!
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-09-14, 08:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,919
Posted By Pico Triano

Only one I've seen that seated four was homebuilt.

Only one I've seen that seated four was homebuilt.
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-09-14, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,301
Posted By Pico Triano

That's baffling. My kids cried on bike trips...

That's baffling. My kids cried on bike trips occasionally but there was always an easy explanation. Usually it was some kind of sibling rivalry dispute.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-14, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By Pico Triano

I lost a friend about a year and a half ago. He...

I lost a friend about a year and a half ago. He weighed over 400 lbs. Kind of wish he'd done something about the weight. He wasn't as tall as you though only about 6'2". Good luck with your goals....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-14, 08:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,434
Posted By Pico Triano

As long as the lighter weight wheels support your...

As long as the lighter weight wheels support your weight properly you should get some gain for your efforts. I can't go too light on the wheels, because I have a way of slowly destroying them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-14, 05:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,041
Posted By Pico Triano

Ouch! Done that before.

Ouch! Done that before.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-14, 06:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,041
Posted By Pico Triano

Detest construction workers who test their nailer...

Detest construction workers who test their nailer by firing it in the general direction of the street. Put one of those through my bike tire like you did only mine could still be patched. Same week...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-14, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,041
Posted By Pico Triano

I have moments. Executing a perfect patch on a...

I have moments. Executing a perfect patch on a tire in less than ten minutes. I have proof it was perfect too. The new puncture was precisely in the middle of my new patch. Perfectly positioned patch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-14, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,041
Posted By Pico Triano

Funny I always carried spare tubes on long tours...

Funny I always carried spare tubes on long tours but never thought to carry one commuting or on shorter joy rides. Makes sense guys. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,041
Posted By Pico Triano

Tire Repair Puzzle

I fixed a lot of flats in my time but there is one circumstance I find impossible. I'm riding in the middle of nowhere and I get a puncture. I always carry a patch kit and bike pump so this wouldn't...
Forum: Introductions
05-01-14, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By Pico Triano

Welcome to Bike Forums. Touring is great. Bikes...

Welcome to Bike Forums. Touring is great. Bikes are great transportation as well. Pedal on!
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-01-14, 10:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,534
Posted By Pico Triano

Inspiring Your Children to Enjoy Touring.

We try to make our family tours activity filled. Not just with cycling. As homeschoolers bringing education into the mix was also a priority. As a result a lot of our family tours have been enjoyable...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-01-14, 10:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,852
Posted By Pico Triano

I would research different equipment. I'm sure...

I would research different equipment. I'm sure there is something that would work for young infants. My guess is that the trailer would be the more likely choice. At seven months though you have to...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-12-14, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
Posted By Pico Triano

Never used one before. I understand wanting to...

Never used one before. I understand wanting to protect your bike but I'd be uncomfortable not being able to see anything out of the rearview mirror. I can still see what's behind me with three bikes...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-12-14, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,608
Posted By Pico Triano

I have an old blackburn front rack that is just a...

I have an old blackburn front rack that is just a short version of a regular rear rack. I don't know if they are still available. I wasn't real keen on the child seat on the back of the bike. The kid...
Forum: Touring
03-06-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By Pico Triano

Thanks for commenting. You're the only person who...

Thanks for commenting. You're the only person who commented from here but I get more traffic from here than anywhere else. I hope to continue publishing and am glad that you've been enjoying it.
Forum: Touring
02-28-14, 02:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By Pico Triano

http://picoscycling.blogspot.ca/2014/02/picos-cycl...

http://picoscycling.blogspot.ca/2014/02/picos-cycling-tales-of-road-march-2013.html
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-11-14, 04:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 950
Posted By Pico Triano

Determined to take the young family touring!

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Picture was taken in 1992 in St. Pie-de-Bagot, Quebec. This was the first time tour for my wife and oldest son. The trailer was what I could afford at the time. Home built with a handsaw,...
Forum: Touring
12-27-13, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,619
Posted By Pico Triano

Great pictures. I saw my first Fatbike last year...

Great pictures. I saw my first Fatbike last year on the trails in Moncton, New Brunswick. My writing friend is going to write an article for me on them for my webzine. It'll be cool. I've done a lot...
Forum: Touring
12-27-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

Hey Jack your first two articles are officially...

Hey Jack your first two articles are officially published right here. http://picoscycling.blogspot.ca/2013/12/picos-cycling-tales-of-road-december.html
Forum: Touring
12-27-13, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By Pico Triano

New issue is out. Link is different than the...

New issue is out. Link is different than the actual title. http://picoscycling.blogspot.ca/2013/12/picos-cycling-tales-of-road-december.html
Forum: Touring
12-12-13, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By Pico Triano

No replies to this but I do appreciate the visits...

No replies to this but I do appreciate the visits to the webzine that have been coming from here.
Forum: Touring
12-05-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

Hey! Guess what? I managed to change the...

Hey! Guess what? I managed to change the preference to anyone. You shouldn't have to use an external account to comment now.
Forum: Touring
12-05-13, 02:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 21,679
Posted By Pico Triano

Never had a problem with bears. I worry about...

Never had a problem with bears. I worry about them where I'm living now.

My first tent was an old pup tent unfortunately I stayed in a lot of places where stakes wouldn't go into the ground. If I...
Forum: Touring
12-05-13, 01:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 21,679
Posted By Pico Triano

I have so many stealth camping stories. I'm...

I have so many stealth camping stories. I'm slowly writing them up for my webzine. One of my favorites was sleeping up on a picnic table in Utah before crossing the Wyoming border. There had to be...
Forum: Touring
12-05-13, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By Pico Triano

Touring and More Webzine

I published my first issue recently. Still looking for writers and contributors because I don't want it to be just about me. I've done a cycling blog before and because it was just about my riding it...
Forum: Touring
12-05-13, 12:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

Blogger is what I know. It's pretty...

Blogger is what I know. It's pretty straightforward but they keep making changes. Have had spammer problems in the past but I'm prepared for that.

Sorry. Should have quoted you here. This is so...
Forum: Touring
12-01-13, 05:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

Good question. I'm not even sure. I'll have to...

Good question. I'm not even sure. I'll have to check into that. At this point I'd say no but there are always ways around these things. Just have to figure out how.
Forum: Touring
11-30-13, 06:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

I count as an oldie. Just to let you know I...

I count as an oldie. Just to let you know I managed to create a links page on my site as well. Now I'd be happy to see your link there as well as jhawk's. The page link is:...
Forum: Touring
11-30-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

I'm having some success bending friendly ears. In...

I'm having some success bending friendly ears. In fact, I'm doing better at this point than expected. I'm quite excited about the prospects for my second issue.

This isn't my first website but...
Forum: Touring
11-29-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

Yep. I'm in New Brunswick. We live close to the...

Yep. I'm in New Brunswick. We live close to the Nova Scotia border in the bush. How long we'll be there I don't know. In spite of having a family I'm a bit of a moving target.

Pico
Forum: Touring
11-29-13, 11:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

I don't expect it to be an easy project. I'm...

I don't expect it to be an easy project. I'm capable of carrying it for awhile on my own. Long term though. I can't see myself spitting out five stories or articles each month and at the same time...
Forum: Touring
11-29-13, 08:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

Looks like your site is developing quickly....

Looks like your site is developing quickly. Working on mine as I have time. Will be adding a site page like you did probably later today. I'd be happy to have your link added.
Forum: Touring
11-29-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

Took a quick look at your site jhawk. I like it....

Took a quick look at your site jhawk. I like it. You're in New Brunswick too I see. I'd appreciate it if you took a look at my site. Any feedback is appreciated.

Pedal on!

Pico
Forum: Touring
11-14-13, 12:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,989
Posted By Pico Triano

Had a look and followed you on Facebook. Working...

Had a look and followed you on Facebook. Working on a site myself. Not exactly the same focus though. Will be checking in regularly.
Forum: Touring
11-14-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,104
Posted By Pico Triano

I've always found the best training for touring...

I've always found the best training for touring is to commute daily whatever the weather. If I were closer to work I'd ride clear through the winter again this year. I found that exercise outside of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-13, 12:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,834
Posted By Pico Triano

I would just let the place rebuilding your wheel...

I would just let the place rebuilding your wheel participate in choosing the spokes. In my experience the spokes themselves aren't the most expensive part of the job.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-12-13, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By Pico Triano

Thanks for the replies folks. Sorry I didn't get...

Thanks for the replies folks. Sorry I didn't get back to this until today.

The axle was checked for being straight. I did have access to complete bicycle workshop at La Bikery in Moncton at the...
Forum: Introductions
11-07-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By Pico Triano

Thanks for the welcome.

Thanks for the welcome.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-07-13, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By Pico Triano

Why do my cones and bearings loosen on the real wheel?

I'm aware that my cheap rear wheel on my Walmart bike isn't built to handle my weight. I am going to have to get a better back wheel if I'm going to continue kicking around on this bike. I think I've...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-07-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 90,853
Posted By Pico Triano

I'm a proud Clydesdale. At 210 I'm the same...

I'm a proud Clydesdale. At 210 I'm the same weight I was in college. Too bad cheap rear bicycle hubs and spokes don't seem to like me much.
Forum: Introductions
11-07-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By Pico Triano

Brand New Canadian Newbie!

Most recently known as the Moncton Maniac, I've been riding most of my life. Used to do a lot of self-contained long distance touring. Used to commute to work by bicycle and only stopped because...
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