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Forum: Touring
09-01-10, 06:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,689
Posted By Peaks

Well, for what it's worth, I biked Cumberland to...

Well, for what it's worth, I biked Cumberland to McKeesport in 3 1/2 days: Cumberland to Frostburg (15 miles), Frostburg to Confluence (47 miles), Confluence to Connellsville (27 miles),...
Forum: Touring
08-16-10, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,971
Posted By Peaks

If my math is correct, it's roughly 4200 miles,...

If my math is correct, it's roughly 4200 miles, via UP and Lake Erie Connector. Using the Lake Michigan Ferry would shorten that some. Also, cutting out going into Alberta would reduce mileage...
Forum: Touring
08-16-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,858
Posted By Peaks

weight

As others have posted, the weight.
Forum: Touring
07-11-10, 02:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,822
Posted By Peaks

The New York side of Lake Champain has some steep...

The New York side of Lake Champain has some steep climbs and descents. Better to cross over to the Vermont side.
Forum: Touring
07-11-10, 02:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,964
Posted By Peaks

There is only one train/day between DC and...

There is only one train/day between DC and Pittsburg. So, going eastbound to DC, it's an early morning departure from Pittsburg. And, going westbound, it's a late afternoon departure.

Doesn't...
Forum: Touring
05-19-10, 02:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,175
Posted By Peaks

Are we talking about self-supported tours, or...

Are we talking about self-supported tours, or with a group?
Forum: Touring
05-19-10, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,886
Posted By Peaks

Here is the link for buying Rubel bike maps:...

Here is the link for buying Rubel bike maps: http://www.bikemaps.com/index.htm#purchinf

Vermont is a great state to bike. If you go up the Champlain Valley, then consider following the ACA Green...
Forum: Touring
12-11-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 931
Posted By Peaks

Backpackers use Camp Suds. Sea to Summit now...

Backpackers use Camp Suds. Sea to Summit now sells a concentrated detergent as well. Look for it in outdoor stores like Eastern Mountain Sports.
Forum: Touring
12-09-09, 04:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,833
Posted By Peaks

Let's see if we can put together a beer tour. ...

Let's see if we can put together a beer tour.

Start at Harpoon in South Boston

Wachusett Brewery in Westminister

McNeils in Brattleboro, VT

Madison Brewery in Bennington, VT
Forum: Touring
12-07-09, 02:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,833
Posted By Peaks

There's Wachusett Brewery in Westminster. Maybe...

There's Wachusett Brewery in Westminster. Maybe start at Alewife/Cambrige and follow state Route 2A?
Forum: Touring
12-04-09, 03:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,833
Posted By Peaks

Route 9 is definately not bike friendly, at least...

Route 9 is definately not bike friendly, at least inside Route I-495. Route 20 might be a better choice.

But, by all means, please buy Rubel's Bike Maps for Massachusetts, on line at:...
Forum: Touring
11-28-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,977
Posted By Peaks

5 years ago I did the Northern Tier with our...

5 years ago I did the Northern Tier with our daughter. We both used road bikes and trailers. She: Burley Nomad. Me: BOB. I'd say the primary downsides are additional weight, and lots of wear on...
Forum: Touring
09-16-09, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,130
Posted By Peaks

I've thought that ingrown nails are often the...

I've thought that ingrown nails are often the result of footwear that is too narrow. Why not try a wider bike shoe?
Forum: Touring
08-25-09, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By Peaks

As I've heard before, it's been in the works for...

As I've heard before, it's been in the works for several years now. There are many of us waiting for it to be reprinted.
Forum: Touring
08-25-09, 05:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,237
Posted By Peaks

Good discussion here. But, as I understand, you...

Good discussion here. But, as I understand, you are planning a two or three day trip for starters. So, there are many things to figure out. It's sounds like it's entirely possible depending on...
Forum: Touring
03-14-09, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By Peaks

Well, techincally, Bar Harbor Maine is on...

Well, techincally, Bar Harbor Maine is on Frenchman Bay, which dumps into the Gulf of Maine. So, I'd say that's as much Atlantic Ocean as Puget Sound is Pacific Ocean. Both start and finish are at...
Forum: Touring
03-13-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By Peaks

You might check out the bicyle coalition of Maine...

You might check out the bicyle coalition of Maine at www.bikemaine.org (http://www.bikemaine.org)
Forum: Touring
02-02-09, 03:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 878
Posted By Peaks

OK, assuming you start/end in Burlington, and...

OK, assuming you start/end in Burlington, and conference is in Stowe, then I'd recommend a tour based around the ACA Green Mountain Loop. This loop has several options, like going over Jay Pass or...
Forum: Touring
02-01-09, 04:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 878
Posted By Peaks

Well, black flies will find you went you stop,...

Well, black flies will find you went you stop, not while you are riding.

For a multi-day tour, I would suggest either the ACA Green Mountain Loop, ACA Adirondack loop, or the Lake Champlain...
Forum: Touring
01-26-09, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Peaks

Well, certainly June is black fly season in the...

Well, certainly June is black fly season in the mountains of the northeast. But, along the coast, it's much earlier. I'd think that mid May would be about the earliest that I'd consider biking in...
Forum: Touring
01-18-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By Peaks

Well, for what it's worth, we have done RAGBRAI,...

Well, for what it's worth, we have done RAGBRAI, Bike Virginia, Erie Canal, Bon Ton Roulet, and last summer, GOBA. All different, all enjoyable, and all good rides. I'd do them again. If Ohio is...
Forum: Touring
01-13-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,072
Posted By Peaks

For what it's worth, I used a Trek 1220 road bike...

For what it's worth, I used a Trek 1220 road bike (triple crank) for my coast to coast ride. We were self supported, and used a BOB trailer rather than panniers. I wore out the chain and cluster,...
Forum: Touring
01-13-09, 04:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,850
Posted By Peaks

Gee, I always thought that Northern New England,...

Gee, I always thought that Northern New England, including Maine, had only 2 seasons: Winter and July.
Forum: Touring
01-02-09, 03:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,529
Posted By Peaks

Well, we did get stopped in Montana by the County...

Well, we did get stopped in Montana by the County sherrif for riding on the road. And in other places, it has been very positive. In Minnesota they were great when our daughter missed a turn and...
Forum: Touring
11-20-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,175
Posted By Peaks

The big 4 of self contained tours (and...

The big 4 of self contained tours (and backpacking) is the panniers/trailer, tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. So, depending on trailer or panniers, it's going to be a big weight difference.
Forum: Touring
11-19-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Peaks

I thought the Maine Bike Coalition published a...

I thought the Maine Bike Coalition published a highway map with suggested routes. You might ask them: www.bikemaine.org (http://www.bikemaine.org).

(And Conway is in New Hampshire, not Maine)
Forum: Touring
11-17-08, 03:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,637
Posted By Peaks

I suggest that you check out Crazy Guy on a Bike...

I suggest that you check out Crazy Guy on a Bike for pace.

You might also check out Adventure Cycling tours for an idea of loaded group pace. A solo rider will probably do better than a group...
Forum: Touring
10-20-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By Peaks

If found that Vermont is a great state to bike,...

If found that Vermont is a great state to bike, but like the article points out, it isn't flat.

If you want an unsupported tour, try ACA's Green Mountain Loop, or a variation of it.
Forum: Touring
10-01-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,036
Posted By Peaks

RAGBRAI has got both. Beckman's is always a...

RAGBRAI has got both. Beckman's is always a favorite, and no shortage of places to get suds either.
Forum: Touring
09-22-08, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 622
Posted By Peaks

Before doing our coast to coast trek, we had...

Before doing our coast to coast trek, we had heard that ACA maps were the best. So, we made our route decision based on their routes and maps. Simple. They have the basics all figured out for you....
Forum: Touring
09-20-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 429
Posted By Peaks

I'm an advocate of Adventure Cycling maps. They...

I'm an advocate of Adventure Cycling maps. They route you around big cities. They try to keep you on roads that are suitable for road biking (low traffic, or wide shoulders, paved, etc.)

Why...
Forum: Touring
09-17-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,133
Posted By Peaks

If you follow Bike Route 9, I'd advise crossing...

If you follow Bike Route 9, I'd advise crossing into Vermont sooner rather than later. The western shoreline of Lake Champlain has some mean climbs and descents.
Forum: Touring
09-14-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,133
Posted By Peaks

For bike routes from NYC to Burlington Vermont,...

For bike routes from NYC to Burlington Vermont, I'd suggest getting the New York State bike maps to get you up the Hudson, and then plan on picking up the Lake Champlain Bikeway.
Forum: Touring
09-12-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 648
Posted By Peaks

Seems to me that the C&O gets breached in the...

Seems to me that the C&O gets breached in the lower sections every couple of years. Nothing really new.
Forum: Touring
09-12-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 750
Posted By Peaks

I guess my biggest concern would be finding a...

I guess my biggest concern would be finding a suitable route/ preferably away from traffic.

Our Scout troop does an annual bike trip, but it's usually involves a rail trail, or other very bike...
Forum: Touring
09-10-08, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By Peaks

Adventure Cycling Association's Northern Tier...

Adventure Cycling Association's Northern Tier between Anacortes and Sandpoint follows Route 20 most of the way. So, that's probably the best route for biking between those 2 points.
Forum: Touring
08-26-08, 03:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,837
Posted By Peaks

Well, for what it's worth, both my daughter and I...

Well, for what it's worth, both my daughter and I used regular road bikes for doing the Northern Tier unsupported. We used road bikes because that's what we had. We didn't change out rims, add...
Forum: Touring
08-25-08, 03:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,464
Posted By Peaks

Why not try a supported tour? Examples include...

Why not try a supported tour? Examples include the Bon Ton Roulet, Bike Virginia, and GOBA. There are usually families and youngsters on them.
Forum: Touring
08-22-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 424
Posted By Peaks

Is that bridge still toll? It's not a high...

Is that bridge still toll? It's not a high volume road, so why not allow bikes?
Forum: Touring
08-20-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By Peaks

Gee, I used a box from the UPS store, and it was...

Gee, I used a box from the UPS store, and it was cheaper to ship than a box from a bike store.
Forum: Touring
07-15-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By Peaks

I'd suggest looking at ACA's Atlantic Coast Route.

I'd suggest looking at ACA's Atlantic Coast Route.
Forum: Touring
07-15-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,992
Posted By Peaks

Well, for what it's worth, my rain jacket is the...

Well, for what it's worth, my rain jacket is the Marmont PreCip. I use it for biking, backpacking, and everything else.

For rain pants, I use Frogg Toggs. They seem to be waterproof and...
Forum: Touring
07-01-08, 02:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 769
Posted By Peaks

Why not park the car in Anacortes and just bike...

Why not park the car in Anacortes and just bike to the islands?
Forum: Touring
06-08-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By Peaks

I've flown a couple of times with my Bob bag. ...

I've flown a couple of times with my Bob bag. Just checked it as luggage like a duffle bag, and without putting it in a box. No problems.
Forum: Touring
06-07-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By Peaks

Most hammock users don't use a sleeping pad. ...

Most hammock users don't use a sleeping pad.

(And, for a question like this, why not ask it on whiteblaze.net?)
Forum: Touring
06-06-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,342
Posted By Peaks

Most of the posts have been about self supported...

Most of the posts have been about self supported tours, and that's great!

However, there are also several SAG'ed tours that are great, typically about a week long. Tours like the Bon Ton...
Forum: Touring
06-06-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,042
Posted By Peaks

Well, not knowing the area, I'd suggest following...

Well, not knowing the area, I'd suggest following established routes, like the Adventure Cycling Northern Tier. The maps route you over roads suitible for bikes. Plus, give you valuable information...
Forum: Touring
06-03-08, 03:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,407
Posted By Peaks

Well, when we biked the Northern Tier across...

Well, when we biked the Northern Tier across Maine, we didn't camp at any state parks. Instead, we stayed at private campgrounds, and they were the most expensive campgrounds of the whole trip.
Forum: Touring
06-02-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 597
Posted By Peaks

Short answer: yes, we did our coast to coast...

Short answer: yes, we did our coast to coast using road bikes and trailers.
Forum: Touring
05-29-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,146
Posted By Peaks

Well, your big variables are: motel or tent, and...

Well, your big variables are: motel or tent, and cook or restraurants. Figure that our, and then you can start to figure out what it's going to cost.
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