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Gear Talk / Re: What is the best telephone & telephone service for cross country touring.."

« on: December 21, 2012, 11:46:55 pm »

The best coverage I've found in the rural areas of MT, ND, SD, WY and UT has been US Cellular; also along the WA and OR coasts.

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General Discussion / Re: HELP! Are me and my girlfriend ready for this tour?

« on: July 10, 2012, 02:30:27 pm »

Hmmm.  Young, adventurous, no timetable; the worst that could happen is your bikes break down so you continue on hiking or bus riding.  Go for it!

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Bicycle Route 66 / Re: Has anyone ridden any parts of route 66?

« on: October 24, 2011, 11:12:30 pm »

I just rode on Route 66 (http://retrocycler.blogspot.com/2011/10/sixty-six.html) from Seligman, Az to--nearly--Kingman and can tell you that section is fine for riding.  I also drove on old 66 between Kingman and Topock and would not do it on a bike or trike; it's narrow, no shoulder and many hairpin, blind curves.  You'd do better on I-40/new 66 for that section.

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General Discussion / Re: camera choice

« on: December 29, 2010, 11:50:13 pm »

You might check out the fuji S1800--18X optical zoom, adjustable flash, 12 Mega pixel. 

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Gear Talk / Re: Uncomfortable seats

« on: December 13, 2010, 11:42:17 pm »

You need to call me when we get rid of some of this snow and take my 'bent or trike for a ride--your butt will thank you.   

Roy

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Gear Talk / Re: Music From Your Jersey

« on: September 26, 2010, 12:26:51 pm »

It doesn't appear it would be too comfortable for recumbent riders.

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General Discussion / Re: Recovering from Cervical Disc surgery

« on: March 07, 2010, 04:57:08 pm »

I had C-1/C-2 fused in Nov '07 and was riding 3 months later.  The riding position on my upright was rather uncomfortable for me so I bought a LWB recumbent; last year I rode it 3000+ miles with no problems.

Good luck.

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Pacific Northwest / Re: ACA forum members from PNW

« on: January 05, 2010, 08:34:17 pm »

Howdy.  I'm down in Cle Elum--you may have seen me riding around; I think I've got the only recumbent in town.  I'm not too keen about riding in the snow and slush so maybe we can meet up when the weather gets a bit better.