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Forum: Touring
03-09-22, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,090
Posted By wajg3

It is great to see you both back on the bike and...

It is great to see you both back on the bike and back in print. Keep peeling.

al
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Forum: Western Canada
07-09-19, 01:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,497
Posted By wajg3

Getting through Kamloops

Is there any recommendations for cycling through Kamloops. I grew up there and I know what that hill is like out of town heading south. I am coming in on the Yellowhead and will probably spin off...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-16, 03:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,129
Posted By wajg3

I blew it. It is just too dam late for me to grow...

I blew it. It is just too dam late for me to grow up now. I may grow old but not up. In December on the eve of my 70th I bought a fat bike....now I just have to ride in the winter :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-23-16, 03:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,071
Posted By wajg3

I finally broke down and bought a fat bike in...

I finally broke down and bought a fat bike in December and have had a great time riding the trails and streets this winter. This is my first attempt at winter riding. It helped that this is an El...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-15, 02:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,955
Posted By wajg3

My wife has a Tikit with Gates carbon belt drive...

My wife has a Tikit with Gates carbon belt drive and and Alfine 8 speed internal hub. She absolutely loves it and would never part with it. Last year we rode from Munich to Vienna on it and she had...
Forum: Touring
07-07-15, 06:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,455
Posted By wajg3

My wife is a coffee person too. I just got her...

My wife is a coffee person too. I just got her one of these Java Presses. It is light, easy to clean and can fit in a bottle cage.

GSI Commuter Java Press - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free...
Forum: Europe
06-18-15, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,019
Posted By wajg3

I think that the prices are going up. I checked...

I think that the prices are going up. I checked with Icelandic Air and they wanted $150. for each bikes both ways. That would be $600 to take our bikes to Europe just in a box or a plastic bag. Being...
Forum: Europe
05-12-15, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,019
Posted By wajg3

Shipping Bike Suitcase from Holland to South Germany

My wife and I are planning a trip around Europe next spring. We wanted to fly into Shiphol, Amsterdam, airport then eventually fly out of Frankfurt after visiting friends in the Black Forest. Could...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-14-15, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,260
Posted By wajg3

I for one am not only willing to wait (and pay...

I for one am not only willing to wait (and pay extra) for a quality bike rather than one off the shelf at Walmart. In fact my wife and I not only purchased a BF but drove down from Canada to try them...
Forum: Touring
07-23-14, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,479
Posted By wajg3

Thanks everyone especially Neil. All seems to be...

Thanks everyone especially Neil. All seems to be working now and IP was sent to Neil.

al
Forum: Touring
07-22-14, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,479
Posted By wajg3

Crazyguyonabike

I have been following a couple of cycle tourist on this site but I can't seem to get into that site lately. Does anyone else have a problem too or know what is happening?

Al
Forum: Touring
04-30-14, 07:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,930
Posted By wajg3

My wife and I have Bike Friday's she is 5"1 and...

My wife and I have Bike Friday's she is 5"1 and just loves hers. Call them up they have a toll free number and I believe they have a 30 money back guarantee if it doesn't work. Check with their sales...
Forum: Europe
04-09-14, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,658
Posted By wajg3

Thanks Prathman I should be good then. I have...

Thanks Prathman I should be good then. I have seen blogs recently of others who have taken BFs on this train.
Forum: Europe
04-08-14, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,658
Posted By wajg3

Size restriction is something that I never...

Size restriction is something that I never thought of. I am travelling from Paris to Amsterdam this spring. My wife and I both have large suitcases with Bike Fridays in them. The suitcases are...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-08-14, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,296
Posted By wajg3

My wife brought a Tikit with carbon belt last...

My wife brought a Tikit with carbon belt last year. She loves it and would never consider a different bike. It is a bit pricey but those carbon belts are an incredibly smooth and quiet ride
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-29-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By wajg3

I would highly recommend Bike Friday. What ever...

I would highly recommend Bike Friday. What ever your needs their sales staff will ensure that you get the right fit and bike for your needs. We, my wife and I, each brought different models this past...
Forum: Recumbent
09-26-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,305
Posted By wajg3

Just got an email from Karl and my fenders are...

Just got an email from Karl and my fenders are there way. I wouldn't say that there is so many problems with the company. It is obviously a small company and it might take a bit longer to get what...
Forum: Recumbent
09-15-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,305
Posted By wajg3

I have been talking with Karl on the phone and...

I have been talking with Karl on the phone and via email. He is moving shop from what I understand. I have ordered some fenders for our Windcheetah. Other than getting some mud on her without the...
Forum: Touring
05-17-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 732
Posted By wajg3

Good article Keith and thanks for not mentioning...

Good article Keith and thanks for not mentioning that in the end I did walk a short distance, on a different hill, and those teenagers weren't around. We are going to have to do it again next week.
Forum: Recumbent
02-27-12, 09:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,928
Posted By wajg3

Hi Karl Great to hear from you. My wife just...

Hi Karl
Great to hear from you. My wife just picked up #742, that was being sold on consignment at our lbs. She absolutely fell in love with it and can't wait for the snow and ice to leave, as...
Forum: Recumbent
02-25-12, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,928
Posted By wajg3

Heck no Sixty Fiver, going to put studs in the...

Heck no Sixty Fiver, going to put studs in the tires and send the lady Linda and tell her to keep away from the 12+ inch drifts. She can't wait.
Forum: Recumbent
02-21-12, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,928
Posted By wajg3

Thanks guys I do appreciate your comments. I feel...

Thanks guys I do appreciate your comments. I feel a bit better knowing that I might actually be able to contact Windcheetah if I have to providing I am not in a hurry.

cheers
al
Forum: Recumbent
02-19-12, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,928
Posted By wajg3

Thanks gcottay. I don't feel too thrilled with...

Thanks gcottay. I don't feel too thrilled with that infomation but I am finding the same as I sift through the internet. It is an awesome machine though.

cheers
Forum: Recumbent
02-18-12, 04:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,928
Posted By wajg3

Windcheetah HPV

Does anyone have experience or knowledge with the Windcheetah tadpole recumbent from England. My wife just brought one that was being sold on consignment at our LBS. It is a work of art with a joy...
Forum: Recumbent
02-18-12, 04:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 790
Posted By wajg3

Windcheeta HPV

Does anyone have experience or knowledge with the Windcheetah tadpole recumbent from England. My wife just brought one that was being sold on consignment at our LBS. It is a work of art with a joy...
Forum: Western Canada
09-12-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,495
Posted By wajg3

The only campground that I know of in the city is...

The only campground that I know of in the city is on the south side. Check out http://www.rainbow-valley.com/ .
Forum: Touring
03-30-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,206
Posted By wajg3

Okay Sixty Fiver I have a hard time feeling for...

Okay Sixty Fiver I have a hard time feeling for someone who spent half the winter on the wet coast while the rest of suffered through -35C. Mind you I am still hibernating in my cave and only go out...
Forum: Western Canada
09-30-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,876
Posted By wajg3

I have to say that United Cycle really came...

I have to say that United Cycle really came through for me this summer. I have a 2006, Trek 520 and noticed a bit of wobble in the rear wheel. "Sixty-fiver" was going to balance it for me but noticed...
Forum: Touring
04-30-10, 11:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,180
Posted By wajg3

I dropped you a line with my contact info. If I...

I dropped you a line with my contact info. If I messed up and it doesn't go through leave a note here and I can contact you. I think that I still have your cell number.

cheers
al
Forum: Touring
04-29-10, 10:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,180
Posted By wajg3

That is an absolutely awesome bike. I would sure...

That is an absolutely awesome bike. I would sure like to get a chance to take if for a spin around the block. I have only ever seen one other Avron here in the city.

thanks for the pics

al
Forum: Touring
03-20-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,513
Posted By wajg3

OMG, for Saskatchewan this is probably the crime...

OMG, for Saskatchewan this is probably the crime of the century. This is likely the biggest news since someone got caught not putting money in the parking meter. This will be the talk of the...
Forum: Touring
03-20-10, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,286
Posted By wajg3

Hi Sixty Fiver (keith I assume), that looks like...

Hi Sixty Fiver (keith I assume), that looks like a Arvon bike. Just the other day I saw one of his touring tandems down by the Mill Creek Cafe. It was one sweet looking ride. I wished I had the loot...
Forum: Western Canada
03-17-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,495
Posted By wajg3

Happy St Patricks Day to you all. I can't believe...

Happy St Patricks Day to you all. I can't believe the weather. I have been out on my road bike for the past couple of weekends. It feels good to get the cobwebs off the gears. No, don't give me the...
Forum: Touring
03-16-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,994
Posted By wajg3

Good for them.

Good for them.
Forum: Touring
11-11-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 685
Posted By wajg3

Thanks Machka for reminding us all of the...

Thanks Machka for reminding us all of the sacrifice that our military people all over the world make for their country. I think that too that we should also remember those who died in training...
Forum: Touring
01-19-09, 07:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,788
Posted By wajg3

The last trip I took to the coast I flew back to...

The last trip I took to the coast I flew back to Edmonton. To get my bike on the plane I went to a local bike shop and they gave me one of the boxes their new bikes came in. In Jasper there are a...
Forum: Touring
11-23-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,841
Posted By wajg3

I have them on my 520. I like them. I am an old...

I have them on my 520. I like them. I am an old (er) school type and could just not get use to the SPD about town and commuting. I have no idea how many times I came to a stop and unclip the wrong...
Forum: Touring
03-10-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,180
Posted By wajg3

I am turning 62 in a 10 days. Did one short tour...

I am turning 62 in a 10 days. Did one short tour two years ago. I wanted to tour this year but I am opting for a summer school course in Italy instead. I am still upgrading my Trek 520 so I can...
Forum: Touring
02-02-07, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By wajg3

Helmets

A friend sent me a few picks of cycling that I thought is a bit out of my league. I also thought it might not really matter if these guys wore helmets or not. What do you think.

cheers
wajg3
Forum: Touring
01-07-07, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,511
Posted By wajg3

True North Cycles

I am thinking of selling my 2006 Trek 520, it just doesn't fit right and was thinking of buying a custom built bike for touring and commuting. Has anyone had experience with the True North Cycles...
Forum: Touring
11-05-06, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 766
Posted By wajg3

I agree with GeorgeBaby. Finding a meeting is not...

I agree with GeorgeBaby. Finding a meeting is not a big deal. Central Office for sure they have a list of meetings all over the world. You can also check in the telephone book under Alcoholics...
Forum: Touring
08-13-06, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 716
Posted By wajg3

All your feed back has been great. I am going to...

All your feed back has been great. I am going to try some of the suggestions and also go back and talk with my LBS.

thanks a bunch
Forum: Touring
08-12-06, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 716
Posted By wajg3

Thanks those are good ideas. I switched my pedals...

Thanks those are good ideas. I switched my pedals so they are clipless one one side and platform on the other. I should have used the platforms. It would have saved me taking an extra pair of shoes...
Forum: Touring
08-12-06, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 716
Posted By wajg3

First Tour and some questions

I just completed my first tour over the rockies on a 2006 Trek 520. I was travelling alone and self supporting. I had an absolute blast. At 60 being over the hill has taken on new meaning for me. I...
Forum: Touring
07-08-06, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 367
Posted By wajg3

I know this is not exactly north Africa but the...

I know this is not exactly north Africa but the link below might give you some ideas and insight for cycling in Africa.. www.tourdafrique.com
Forum: Touring
07-03-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,239
Posted By wajg3

I have similar problem with my Trek 20 which I...

I have similar problem with my Trek 20 which I just purchased this spring. I am 60 and find that I rarely ride on the drops. I have been back to the LBS to have the set up adjusted but the young...
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