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Forum: Touring
02-13-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,754
Posted By John N

+1 I definitely agree that the current admin is...

+1
I definitely agree that the current admin is making WS go downhill.
Forum: Touring
02-12-24, 05:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 721
Posted By John N

Thank you. That is good to know.

Thank you. That is good to know.
Forum: Touring
02-12-24, 05:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 721
Posted By John N

Thanks for the info. Nice journal!

Thanks for the info. Nice journal!
Forum: Touring
02-11-24, 07:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 721
Posted By John N

I am a map guy but don't have time this year to...

I am a map guy but don't have time this year to do extensive map planning. Are the Michelin Maps still the prefer maps? If I do a "look at a map and go" tour, how difficult is it to find campsites,...
Forum: Touring
02-10-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 721
Posted By John N

Best EuroVelo Route?

After touring a LOT in the USA, I am exploring going on a 4-8 week tour this summer in Europe and thought I would try one of the EuroVelo Routes as I enjoyed riding parts of EuroVelo Route 3 in Spain...
Forum: Recumbent
12-17-23, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By John N

Thanks for replying. Here is American's Bicycle...

Thanks for replying. Here is American's Bicycle Policy (as of this date):

You can travel with 1 non-motorized touring, mountain, tandem, or racing bicycle if the:

Bicycle is in a hard-sided...
Forum: Recumbent
12-14-23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By John N

Rental Trikes in Europe or ship?

Hello, my wife and I are contemplating a month-long tour in Europe next year and my wife only rides a recumbent trike. Does anyone have a shop they can recommend that rents recumbent trikes, ideally...
Forum: Touring
12-03-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,459
Posted By John N

Or it may be that he has banned so many people...

Or it may be that he has banned so many people that he lost significant income from that. Unfortunately, the site has become less and less relevant in the last few years. Though I truly wish him the...
Forum: Touring
11-20-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By John N

That is what I thought but I know some eastern...

That is what I thought but I know some eastern Provinces do not, at least to emails from the Nova Scotia transportation department. I am waiting on replies from New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland &...
Forum: Touring
11-17-23, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By John N

Thanks for the reply. It is good to hear that...

Thanks for the reply. It is good to hear that overall the roads/traffic was manageable. So far in the planning, I do not have to be on the Trans Canada. Whenever I use Google Maps' Streetview, the...
Forum: Touring
11-16-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By John N

AADT Maps for Canada??

I am trying to plan a tour for next summer that goes from Portland, ME, to St. John's, NL. I can't seem to find a map (pdf, GIS, paper, etc.) that shows the AADT (Average Annual Daily Traffic) count...
Forum: Touring
11-16-23, 10:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,883
Posted By John N

My main touring bike has a Redshift stem. It...

My main touring bike has a Redshift stem. It does help with take the little bumps, cracks, and gravel but it won't absorb big bumps, cracks, or gravel. You can order various stiffness elastomers to...
Forum: Touring
11-11-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 918
Posted By John N

I totally agree if in the summer, that open...

I totally agree if in the summer, that open things up a bit if the OP is not rushed. That is why I asked.
Forum: Touring
11-11-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 918
Posted By John N

Are you talking this time of year or in the...

Are you talking this time of year or in the summer? How much time? Restaurants or eating out?
Forum: Touring
05-07-23, 06:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By John N

I create my routes in advance (which has its own...

I create my routes in advance (which has its own definite downsides) so I get to go on the roads I want. I also prefer more pleasant (and/or safer) roads even if a bit longer. Therefore, I have...
Forum: Touring
04-21-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,433
Posted By John N

Thanks. The only border crossing I have had...

Thanks. The only border crossing I have had troubles with is the Canadian border so wanted to ensure I was OK Thanks again, John
Forum: Touring
04-21-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,433
Posted By John N

Thank you for mentioning this. I checked a bit...

Thank you for mentioning this. I checked a bit online and this is that it says in part from the Parks Canada website

" * Does it say bear spray or bear repellent? To be legal in Canada, the label...
Forum: Touring
04-20-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

I will do that once I complete the tour. But I...

I will do that once I complete the tour. But I won't start pedaling until June 1st due to the shuttle not opening before then.
Forum: Touring
04-18-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

Sorry, but I am not from Portland so that doesn't...

Sorry, but I am not from Portland so that doesn't appeal to me ;).
Forum: Touring
04-18-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

Doug64, nice pics, especially the one with the...

Doug64, nice pics, especially the one with the bike in it. What time of year was this taken?
Forum: Touring
04-18-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

I actually spoke with the Jasper Rangers (not the...

I actually spoke with the Jasper Rangers (not the national call center) and they mentioned that even the walk-in sites typically fill by 11am (may have been 1pm, I forget) in August. I specifically...
Forum: Touring
04-18-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 518
Posted By John N

I tend to agree but not completely as I have had...

I tend to agree but not completely as I have had been turned away due to bike once (wouldn't even let me keep it outside so that was definitely weird). Excluding Europe, I have had a handful of...
Forum: Touring
04-17-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

Thanks for the info. It is good to hear about...

Thanks for the info. It is good to hear about the fairly good chance of availability @ Whistler. The Park Office has said they fill up but I have heard a couple others say what you say. However,...
04-17-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By John N

Thanks, that is what I need to know.

Thanks, that is what I need to know.
04-16-23, 10:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By John N

Russ, thanks for the info on the various cable...

Russ, thanks for the info on the various cable rope cutters. However, I am trying to find out the difference between the CN-1 and the CN-10. Reason I am asking is that the CN-1 does not cut the...
04-16-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By John N

Difference between Park CN-1 & CN-10

I have some older tools (been riding for 45 years). While I was looking for some tools on the Park website, I noticed my old but decent cable cutters (Model CN-1) have been replaced by Model CN-10. ...
Forum: Touring
04-10-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,570
Posted By John N

Yep, that is what it looked like (but ours were...

Yep, that is what it looked like (but ours were prettier :)
Forum: Touring
04-10-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 484
Posted By John N

To answer your question, yes, you can and in fact...

To answer your question, yes, you can and in fact you might see an improvement in bike stability if you have had "shimmy" issues. It could make it worse too. Just experiment and keep and eye out for...
Forum: Touring
04-10-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,570
Posted By John N

Way back in the 80s, we used to file part of the...

Way back in the 80s, we used to file part of the spoke head that was closest to the nipple (hard to describe but I tried). This basically allowed the same thing as what you are describing but it was...
Forum: Touring
04-08-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

Thanks for the comments on what you had done and...

Thanks for the comments on what you had done and how it worked out. I will give the hostels a shout and see if they are able to accommodate with a week's notice.

To be clear, I am not opposed at...
Forum: Touring
04-08-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

I don't think "so many" are "disregarding...

I don't think "so many" are "disregarding Canadian park regulations so glibly". I have repeatedly said it is not my preferred choice and will be proactively seeking the proper reservations in...
Forum: Touring
04-07-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

Yes, I have and would again just show-up in LA,...

Yes, I have and would again just show-up in LA, NYC, and other major metro areas as they do not have 100% occupancy and there are a TON more options to stay.

However, you still have not said what...
Forum: Touring
04-07-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

Yeah, I know. I am just for friggin frustrated...

Yeah, I know. I am just for friggin frustrated with Government "efficiency" (and my wife works for them). I get the reason for the need for reservations and even the reason behind the scramble for...
Forum: Touring
04-06-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

Your one night hidden in the bushes: were you...

Your one night hidden in the bushes: were you camped in the overflow, elsewhere, what?

I am getting to the point of considering making multiple reservations and wasting the ones I don't need. I...
Forum: Touring
04-06-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

John, thanks for the info. However, you did not...

John, thanks for the info. However, you did not answer my question of what to do if your planned destination is for circumstances beyond your control out of range one day et cetera, et cetera as...
Forum: Touring
04-05-23, 06:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

I generally agree with what you say but what...

I generally agree with what you say but what would you do if you find yourself after a long day in the saddle that are in the middle of the Icefields, no campground has space, other campers/Rangers...
Forum: Touring
04-05-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 9,433
Posted By John N

Blackburn used to make a set up low rider...

Blackburn used to make a set up low rider adapters which were basically bolt on horizontal bars. You might try the folks over at the Vintage section and ask if anyone has a set they want to sell. Or...
Forum: Touring
04-04-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

Thanks for the reply! I don't know what to say...

Thanks for the reply! I don't know what to say but I called the Jasper office directly and they said only Jonas and Honeymoon have designated Hiker/Biker sites. The other CGs may have first-come,...
Forum: Touring
04-03-23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

That is the Plan C with Plan A securing a...

That is the Plan C with Plan A securing a reservation and Plan B asking around to share a site.
Forum: Touring
04-03-23, 01:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

Thanks for the Info Mev. That relieves my mind...

Thanks for the Info Mev. That relieves my mind somewhat :). BTW, your link is bad. John
Forum: Touring
04-01-23, 08:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,988
Posted By John N

Reservations along the Icefields Highway?

I will be riding the Icefields Highway (Jasper to Banff) as part of my tour this summer. Since I am starting in Alaska, I won't know the exact arrival dates in Jasper until a few days or so out but...
Forum: Touring
03-24-23, 01:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,395
Posted By John N

Last year, I taped a Tile to the underside of the...

Last year, I taped a Tile to the underside of the saddle. It tracked fine while flying. As others have said, it needs other users to pick up so I don't know how well it would work in a rural area. ...
Forum: Touring
03-21-23, 12:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,498
Posted By John N

I love the ingenuity and capitalism of non "first...

I love the ingenuity and capitalism of non "first world" countries. In the USA, the government would shut down the road and spend $100 million and 3 years to replace the road all while the entire...
Forum: Touring
03-16-23, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,498
Posted By John N

If you can find exactly where the slide occurred,...

If you can find exactly where the slide occurred, what about calling or emailing a business near to the slide asking about the status? Sorry, I can't help more. Tailwinds, John
Forum: Touring
03-13-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,007
Posted By John N

I am a liver transplant recipient (thank you...

I am a liver transplant recipient (thank you donor and donor family!) and take up to 27 different pills per day and have for 18 years. I have toured all but the 1st summer as I was too ill that...
Forum: Touring
02-14-23, 08:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,377
Posted By John N

Mev, I REALLY like the Wind Rose website you...

Mev, I REALLY like the Wind Rose website you posted. Thanks!
Forum: Touring
02-11-23, 06:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,377
Posted By John N

Your wind rose shows the entire year. I doubt...

Your wind rose shows the entire year. I doubt too many people want to ride through Aninsworth in the winter so the rose is a bit misleading. If you are able to generate a wind rose say for April to...
Forum: Touring
01-21-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,306
Posted By John N

My by far favorite mounting system is the...

My by far favorite mounting system is the original Robert Beckman (which Bruce Gordon copied) pannier locking system that uses just one or two (depending on front or back) web straps that loop down...
Forum: Touring
12-17-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,251
Posted By John N

There are a few custom or high end companies in...

There are a few custom or high end companies in the USA that make what you want but as others said, a Surly version is probably closest. There are some European companies also do. This link is...
Forum: Touring
12-16-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,857
Posted By John N

That is good to know. Out of curiosity, when did...

That is good to know. Out of curiosity, when did you cross. My experience was probably 5-7 years ago and I completed the form there.
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