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Forum: Touring
03-12-17, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,018
Posted By sexy cyclist

154 miles in a day on a touring bike

Longest day of touring yet. It was a lot of fun, incredibly scenic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybqsgh9e2Gc
Forum: Touring
02-04-17, 08:22 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,522
Posted By sexy cyclist

I've averaged those distance in both types of...

I've averaged those distance in both types of terrain in different types of weather, e.g. 3000' gains per day or less in very hot, very humid weather.....4000-10000' gains per day in cool weather.
...
Forum: Touring
01-22-17, 06:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,522
Posted By sexy cyclist

"I've had some days in the 120-150 mile range"...

"I've had some days in the 120-150 mile range" and "I rode 150 miles back to back for consecutive days" are not the same thing. :rolleyes: I've never claimed to average 150 miles on a tour, my best...
Forum: Touring
01-22-17, 05:01 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,522
Posted By sexy cyclist

I think every day of cycling through WV has been...

I think every day of cycling through WV has been over a century except for one intentionally shortened day the last trip (Had some people to visit in Beckley). The video I'm currently working on...
Forum: Touring
01-22-17, 04:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,651
Posted By sexy cyclist

Nope. The jerrycan did on my old bike pictured...

Nope. The jerrycan did on my old bike pictured below, but the geometry on the Trek has it sit lower in relation to the saddle. By the time the frame bag is stuffed so full that it can't hold...
Forum: Touring
01-22-17, 04:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,651
Posted By sexy cyclist

It's always funny watching countless people get...

It's always funny watching countless people get triggered by weight discussions. If this topic bothers you so much why do you reply? :lol: I ignore most the posts in this forum because they aren't...
Forum: Touring
01-22-17, 04:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,651
Posted By sexy cyclist

28 lbs including the bike, bags and all the gear,...

28 lbs including the bike, bags and all the gear, but not consumables (food & water).

Bike itself weighs about 18.5-19lbs depending on little details like pedals (Commuted with road pedals), bar...
Forum: Touring
01-21-17, 11:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Posted By sexy cyclist

Yup! Light weight, rust proof and worry free,...

Yup! Light weight, rust proof and worry free, small enough to tuck away in a frame bag or jersey pocket, and the generous belly makes it work well for camp food prep.
Forum: Touring
01-20-17, 02:04 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,522
Posted By sexy cyclist

Where I ride there are hills both up and down. I...

Where I ride there are hills both up and down. I never ride 15mph up those hills, but I often break 50mph going down them. It balances out. Thinking someone maintains a 15mph pace the entire time...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-17, 02:00 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

Hitch-hiking isn't a terrible idea. Whatever you...

Hitch-hiking isn't a terrible idea. Whatever you gotta do to get through a rough spot.

I've had pretty good luck on most tours aside from a few things like route 10. Usually I follow numbered...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-17, 01:56 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

There is nothing manly about putting yourself in...

There is nothing manly about putting yourself in a situation where you could be killed or permanently injured when you have kids to care for. That's the opposite of manliness IMO. 4 crashes with...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

Good news! I have the settlement check in my...

Good news! I have the settlement check in my hands! Gonna go deposit it today and put this all behind me.




I've been hit by cars 4 times in 2.5 years. I think that's good reason to believe...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-17, 01:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,358
Posted By sexy cyclist

Axiom Lazer 200. Commuted with one for 1.5 years...

Axiom Lazer 200. Commuted with one for 1.5 years and used it on a few tours. Works well, very small and light, and if you know you'll be riding all night you can use the light while its charging...
Forum: Touring
01-19-17, 03:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Posted By sexy cyclist

Nice cooking setup :)

Nice cooking setup :)
Forum: Touring
01-19-17, 03:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Posted By sexy cyclist

I'm with you on that one. I find one handed...

I'm with you on that one. I find one handed deployment of tools handy, but I don't plan to fight off attackers with a 1.5 inch blade ;) The only meat this guy will be cutting are some sausages :D
...
Forum: Touring
01-19-17, 03:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Posted By sexy cyclist

Nope, no issues with rocking cuts on cutting...

Nope, no issues with rocking cuts on cutting boards due to the heel of the blade.



Yes I can that is what I bought it for after all :)

Opinels are neat too, I have a couple. I prefer the...
Forum: Touring
01-19-17, 10:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Posted By sexy cyclist

26g rust proof knife I bought for touring

http://i.imgur.com/wcY3FnN.jpg

This is the Spyderco Ark.

It's a small fixed blade knife that's only 26g (0.9 oz). It's made out of a completely rust proof steel called H1. I've used H1 for...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-17, 09:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By sexy cyclist

I could never commute during rush hour where I...

I could never commute during rush hour where I live. Bad enough during the downtime hours! Having a job that gets me in and out at quieter hours is essential to me as a bike commuter. Couldn't...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-17, 09:42 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

Environment is crucial to a good bike commuting...

Environment is crucial to a good bike commuting experience.

My first time bike commuting was when I lived up North. I realized that there were bike paths the city had built covering about 90% of...
Forum: Touring
01-19-17, 09:16 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,522
Posted By sexy cyclist

Hah, there's no way I'm going 15mph up Big Walker...

Hah, there's no way I'm going 15mph up Big Walker Mtn., East River Mtn. etc :D

Anyways here's one of my favorite videos I've put together from riding in WV.
...
Forum: Touring
01-18-17, 11:40 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,522
Posted By sexy cyclist

Usually 52N most the way through Virginia,...

Usually 52N most the way through Virginia, sometimes I start in Radford and take New River Trail west, other times I ride up through NC on 52 or the BRP. WV I take 52 out of bluefield, back roads...
Forum: Commuting
01-18-17, 11:15 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

ok?

ok?
Forum: Touring
01-18-17, 11:14 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,522
Posted By sexy cyclist

My longest days of riding took place in Virginia...

My longest days of riding took place in Virginia and West Virginia. I've had plenty of 120-150 mile days with 5000-9000' of climbing ;)
Forum: Touring
01-17-17, 08:59 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,522
Posted By sexy cyclist

Wonderful post, well said. I've had a lot of...

Wonderful post, well said. I've had a lot of people write off my touring style as worthless because I'm not seeing sights and whatnot. Even on a 150 mile day I stop every 10-15 minutes to take...
Forum: Touring
01-17-17, 08:52 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,522
Posted By sexy cyclist

For me: 70 miles is a rest day 80 miles...

For me:

70 miles is a rest day
80 miles and under is short
100 miles is average
135 miles + is when it starts feeling long

I ride ultralight (30lbs bike + bags + gear) and emphasize the...
Forum: Commuting
01-17-17, 08:45 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

I'm posting at the request of others that asked...

I'm posting at the request of others that asked for more information.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

I've tried that, but even in the parta of town...

I've tried that, but even in the parta of town that work better for cycling I've been hit by three cars, had thinga thrown at me, gotten multiple flats from broken glass etc.

Moving can't happen...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-17, 06:32 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,553
Posted By sexy cyclist

Hah, that is ironic. I prefer the handling...

Hah, that is ironic.

I prefer the handling of skinny tires. Others describe it as twitchy, I feel they're more responsive.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-17, 12:09 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

No one ever said they would. I was just saying...

No one ever said they would. I was just saying I've exhausted all my options as far as lane positioning goes and none of them were much safer than the others. I have drivers throw things at me for...
Forum: Touring
01-11-17, 12:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,440
Posted By sexy cyclist

Then ignore my suggestion and good luck finding...

Then ignore my suggestion and good luck finding the right tent! :)
Forum: Commuting
01-11-17, 12:08 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 16,553
Posted By sexy cyclist

Couldn't agree more with you OP. I'm a...

Couldn't agree more with you OP.

I'm a Clydesdale. Well over 6' tall, haven't weighed under 200lbs since High School and probably never will for the rest of my life (Its an unhealthy weight for...
Forum: Touring
01-10-17, 11:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,440
Posted By sexy cyclist

Looking for a tent for sleeping or a tent for...

Looking for a tent for sleeping or a tent for lounging in? That's something you'll want to decide before settling on a specific model.
Forum: Commuting
01-10-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,115
Posted By sexy cyclist

Seems like a simple solution to the issue. I've...

Seems like a simple solution to the issue. I've logged thousands of miles in the rain with a handlebar mounted cygolite, never had any issues with lighting, turning or otherwise.

Good luck...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-17, 07:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,115
Posted By sexy cyclist

What about rain pants? I have a 10$ pair from...

What about rain pants? I have a 10$ pair from Tenn I commuted and toured in that work great.
Forum: Commuting
01-10-17, 04:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,115
Posted By sexy cyclist

honest question. What's your rain cape do that a...

honest question. What's your rain cape do that a waterproof jacket doesn't? I've commuted through rain multiple times in a canari everest without issue. Doesn't come close to blocking my handlebar...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-17, 02:57 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

Ah, apologies. Well FWIW I've tried...

Ah, apologies.




Well FWIW I've tried cycling savvy courses. I've read up on road biking mannerisms, vehicular cycling etc. for years. I've tried everything. Riding on the sidewalk, riding...
Forum: Touring
01-10-17, 02:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,440
Posted By sexy cyclist

This is true, height is definitely limited. I...

This is true, height is definitely limited. I prop myself up on an elbow to read at night, otherwise I pretty much use it solely for sleeping. I often pitch my tent next to something I can use to...
Forum: Touring
01-10-17, 01:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,440
Posted By sexy cyclist

Eureka Solitaire. Lighter than any tent I've...

Eureka Solitaire. Lighter than any tent I've seen under 200$, costs 75$, enough room for a 6'4 person and all their gear, plenty of ventilation for warm nights, rain fly for windy / rainy nights,...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-17, 01:11 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

I don't hate you, but you are wrong. I can...

I don't hate you, but you are wrong. I can continue bike commuting where I live, and I will suffer if I choose to do so. The stress these incidents put on me and my family is not worth the...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-17, 01:08 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

Yes, if I want to ride in circles. No, if I want...

Yes, if I want to ride in circles. No, if I want to commute to work, my gym, the grocery store etc. I plan to use my MTB in these areas for recreation, but until I move I don't think there is a way...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

I'm all for advocacy. I plan to be vocal and...

I'm all for advocacy. I plan to be vocal and active regarding this issue.

But joining an advocacy group or shadowing other cyclists (which I've done) did not bring any new ideas to the table...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-17, 01:10 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

Not even that :/ I can send videos of cars going...

Not even that :/ I can send videos of cars going 55mph in a 35-45mph zone, passing me by 8 inches when the law mandates 2.5-4', and no one cares. There are 0 legal repercussions, why would they...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-17, 06:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,004
Posted By sexy cyclist

I bought some Pearl Izumi Cyclones for 25$ and...

I bought some Pearl Izumi Cyclones for 25$ and haven't ridden in weather cold enough to need more than that. When it gets down into the single digits I'd put arm warmers over top of them to cover...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-17, 06:09 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,880
Posted By sexy cyclist

I've been driving for about 15 years now. I've...

I've been driving for about 15 years now. I've been involved in two accidents in that time. One involved a collision that dented the side of my car. I walked away without a scratch on my body and...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-17, 02:27 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,250
Posted By sexy cyclist

Funny thing is the only people I've heard...

Funny thing is the only people I've heard complain about bike speakers are other cyclists on message boards.

Other cyclists in person have asked me about mine because they wanted one. One cyclist...
Forum: Commuting
01-08-17, 09:50 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 17,250
Posted By sexy cyclist

Seems pretty selfish to suggest people take a...

Seems pretty selfish to suggest people take a more dangerous approach to enjoying their ride for your safe. Do you get annoyed at engine noises too? :lol:

I do think its a ****** move to blast...
Forum: Touring
01-08-17, 06:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,265
Posted By sexy cyclist

I ran a similar weight on 23mm specialized...

I ran a similar weight on 23mm specialized roubaix's on an aluminum ridley fwiw.
Forum: Touring
01-08-17, 12:46 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 17,576
Posted By sexy cyclist

Well, back on topic, here is some footage from...

Well, back on topic, here is some footage from the next day of my November Tour. Just a short clip showing a friend I made on the road :) He followed me for a couple of miles, casually strolling...
Forum: Touring
01-08-17, 11:20 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,375
Posted By sexy cyclist

I think this is also a point in favor of carrying...

I think this is also a point in favor of carrying easily replaceable gear. Stuff you can purchase on the road VS specialty items you can't. Obviously you have to draw the line with certain items,...
Forum: Touring
01-08-17, 10:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,265
Posted By sexy cyclist

OP make sure to post pictures of your setup once...

OP make sure to post pictures of your setup once you decide what to use!
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