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Forum: Touring
09-09-15, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By MarkJ1

Saw a nice big black snake slithering over a...

Saw a nice big black snake slithering over a quiet road today. I think it was a pythohon, about 6 ft long. I didn't stop to ask it what species it was...
Forum: Touring
09-05-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By MarkJ1

Another 95 degree day with headwinds so I left...

Another 95 degree day with headwinds so I left Holton as the sin broke the horizon and arrived in Topeka at midday before the heT and wind.

In to a budget hotel with a SWIMMING POOL!!

Guess...
Forum: Touring
09-04-15, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By MarkJ1

I don't think I am going through Texarkana. I...

I don't think I am going through Texarkana.
I am in Holton, Kansas.
Tomorrow Topeka,
Lay day Sunday as wind is too strong and hot
Monday towards Kansas City, St Louis, Memphis, Jackson, then New...
Forum: Touring
09-03-15, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By MarkJ1

Yes, great point. As I get to more populated...

Yes, great point. As I get to more populated areas that will be easier. For instance in today's 37 miles there was only 1 tree shading the road side. Too right I had a relax under it! There was one...
Forum: Touring
09-03-15, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By MarkJ1

I hope so! I did want to take the advice to start...

I hope so! I did want to take the advice to start slow. But also here there's not many towns... I either go 30 miles or 60 as that's where the towns are, none in between. I would be great when I get...
Forum: Touring
09-03-15, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By MarkJ1

Yes, it was me who piayed a while ago when I was...

Yes, it was me who piayed a while ago when I was planning this.
No, no Katy trail, no Steemboat trail etc except Natchez Trace. Reason is simple: I am here to see Americans and their small towns and...
Forum: Touring
09-03-15, 06:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By MarkJ1

I can't seem to upload a photo. Maybe not enough...

I can't seem to upload a photo. Maybe not enough posts, etc.
I am only carrying a day pack over the back wheel. Staying in hotels lets me travel light.

I don't know the route into New Orleans...
Forum: Touring
09-03-15, 05:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,023
Posted By MarkJ1

Touring now: 1,000m/1,700km Nebraska - New Orleans

Hi folks,

I have just started a trip from the middle of the USA, from Omaha, Nebraska down south to New Orleans.
I'm 56, riding a stock standard shop commuter bike. Without special nothing...
Forum: Touring
07-16-15, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,028
Posted By MarkJ1

I tried to reply to a pm but can not till I have...

I tried to reply to a pm but can not till I have 50 posts!
to that person : thanks for the advice. Duly noted! :)
Forum: Touring
07-16-15, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,028
Posted By MarkJ1

Greatadvice from everyone! Thanks! I am...

Greatadvice from everyone! Thanks! I am downloading and researching :)

mark
Forum: Touring
07-15-15, 08:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,028
Posted By MarkJ1

Thanks for that link. woe if I need 3 or 4...

Thanks for that link.
woe if I need 3 or 4 tubes... I dunno how to change just one! I think I better learn :)
Forum: Touring
07-14-15, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,028
Posted By MarkJ1

Great guys! That gives me good info to work with....

Great guys! That gives me good info to work with.
The Mark Twain stuff is just excellent. I am sure I can stuff Huck Finn in my back pocket.
I shall report back on my research :)

mark
Forum: Touring
07-14-15, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,028
Posted By MarkJ1

Newbie foreigner wants to tour Omaha-St Louis-Natchez-New Orleans October

Hi,

I have just joined and wanted to ask your advice to help start my research for a proposed trip in October from somehwere middle of USA down to New Orleans somewhere.

I am Australian tourist...
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