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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / PLEASE READ FIRST

« on: April 20, 2009, 10:59:48 am »

The purpose of this discussion is to help cyclists on the road stay abreast of the fast changing, short term situations due to seasonal fires, floods and other weather-related conditions as well as construction projects when possible. For information on longer term road closures and service information, see our Addenda page at http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/addenda.cfm.

When you begin a new topic, please include the route name, section number (where applicable) and year in the subject line, eg. TransAmerica Section 3 2009, Great Divide Section 2 2009, Green Mountains Loop 2009. Also include the map panel number/name where applicable, eg. TransAmerica Section 3, map panel 28, Atlantic Coast Section 2, New York City Spur A.

If you have additional information pertaining to a route already listed, please 'Reply' to that posting to add your comments.

Thank you.

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Routes / Re: does any one know

« on: April 20, 2009, 05:10:02 am »

Hi,

The Northern Tier Route Section 9 goes through Cleveland. If you follow it eastbound, you will connect with the Underground Railroad Route Section 4 in Ashtabula, OH to begin your journey south.

I hope that helps.

.Jennifer.

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Routes / Re: route info

« on: April 07, 2009, 07:26:35 am »

Hi,

I suggest contacting one of these two people for information about cycling in Texas. They would have the best suggestions outside of other cyclists who have actually traveled the roads.

Paul Douglas
Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78701-2483
512-416-2342; Fax 512-416-2348
E-mail: pdouglas@dot.state.tx.us

Jim Randall
Director, Multimodal Operations
512-416-2349
E-mail: jrandall@dot.state.tx.us

Have a great ride!

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Routes / Re: Utah Cliff Loop

« on: March 24, 2009, 05:35:28 am »

Hi,

If you go to the Utah Cliffs page in the Routes & Mapping section, I think you'll find the information you are looking for.

http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/utahcliffsloop.cfm

Once you get this page, click on 'More' at the end of the first paragraph. The equipment section is near the end.

I hope this helps,
.Jennifer.

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General Discussion / Re: Where do we ask questions about the forum/website?

« on: February 19, 2009, 07:35:29 am »

I would like to know where to post questions about using the new forums.
Thanks,

Radio

Hi Radio,

This is definitely a good place to ask questions about the Forum itself.

Ask away.

.Jenn.

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Classifieds / Re: Madden rain covers wanted

« on: February 13, 2009, 08:50:55 am »

Hi John,

You might also try finding a tailor or seamstress in your area who could make you new covers. Simply by looking at what you have, they should be able to replicate them. I've seen outdoor fabrics available at these sites online (no affiliation whatsoever):

http://www.questoutfitters.com/
http://www.seattlefabrics.com/
http://www.therainshed.com/

Good luck!

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General Discussion / Re: Copies of photos from latest Adventure Cycling magazine?

« on: February 06, 2009, 12:21:09 pm »

Hey Scott,

I looked into this situation for you and this is what I found out:

The photographs used in the story “The Last Ride of Frank Lenz,” published in the January 2009 issue of Adventure Cyclist were donated to Adventure Cycling Association by descendants of Frank Lenz and are not authorized for any other use. If you are interested in obtaining permission to use these photos, please contact Adventure Cycling’s Publications Director Mike Deme at 406-721-1776 x 222 or editor AT adventurecycling.org.

I hope this helps.

.Jennifer.

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Cycling Events / Etape du Tour

« on: November 28, 2007, 12:58:55 pm »

Hi Dave,

Where else do you see a commercial posting. I didn't see it in a quick perusal. Maybe another moderator has already deleted it.

Thanks,
.Jennifer.


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Adventure Cycling Association
Inspiring people of all ages to travel by bicycle.
800/755-2453, 406/721-1776 x205, 406/721-8754 fax
www.adventurecycling.org

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GPS Discussion / Cross Reference Between Paper Maps and GPS

« on: June 11, 2008, 09:00:17 am »

Hi Fred,

You will find our GPS Data User Guide for our waypoint system toward the bottom of this page:

http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/gps.cfm

I hope this helps. Have a great trip!

.Jennifer.


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Jennifer H. Milyko
Adventure Cycling Association
Inspiring people of all ages to travel by bicycle.
800/755-2453, 406/721-1776 x205, 406/721-8754 fax
www.adventurecycling.org

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GPS Discussion / Swiss National Bike route ( Rhein route)

« on: September 27, 2007, 08:36:08 am »

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GPS Discussion / GPS Datasets Updates

« on: February 28, 2006, 08:16:12 am »

Hi Gramps,

Nope, I don't expect there to be any changes to those GPS files in the next few months. I think you're good to go ahead and download 'em.

Have a great ride!
.Jennifer.


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Jennifer H. Milyko
Routes & Mapping

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GPS Discussion / GPS Datasets Updates

« on: February 27, 2006, 08:58:05 am »

Hello Gramps and Fred,

The most current GPS files for all three routes mentioned are available for download on the ACA website. They should be up-to-date with the maps currently being sold.

To be certain, your numbers should match what is listed below:

Lake Erie Connector:
LE01v004 from map #BC-1914 05L; released 11/05

Northern Tier:
NT01v004 from map #BC-1121 05L; released 11/05
NT02v004 from map #BC-1122 05L; released 11/05
NT03v003 from map #BC-1123 01L; released 04/04
NT07v003 from map #BC-1303 03L; released 04/04
NT08v003 from map #BC-1101 01L; released 04/04
NT09v004 from map #BC-1102 05L; released 11/05
NT10v004 from map #BC-1103 05L; released 11/05
NT11v003 from map #BC-1104 02L; released 04/04

North Lakes:
NL01v003 from map #BC-1911 05L; released 11/05
NL02v003 from map #BC-1912 05L; released 11/05
NL03v003 from map #BC-1913 05L; released 11/05


If your maps are no more than one version older than these, I'd guess that you will still be ok as MOST of the changes are service related rather than route related.

I hope that helps,
.Jennifer.


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Jennifer H. Milyko
Routes & Mapping

This message was edited by JMilyko on 2-27-06 @ 6:59 AM

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GPS Discussion / Can't get the waypoints onto our topo map...

« on: April 04, 2005, 02:16:30 pm »

Hello Don,

Among the files that you downloaded from our website, you should have received a .wpt file. If for some reason you can't locate it, let me know and I'll email it to you.

As for why you can't get it to work with your topo maps, I'm not sure. Fred? What do you think?

.Jennifer.

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Jennifer H. Milyko
Routes & Mapping

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GPS Discussion / GPS data of Great Divide Route

« on: June 13, 2007, 06:37:25 am »

Hi Kathy,

The Canadian Great Divide waypoints are included with the  download for the U.S. portion of the GDMBR. After you unzip the download, look for the folder called "GD0Pv004 Folder". They should be in there.

.Jennifer.

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Jennifer H. Milyko
Routes & Mapping Dept.

Adventure Cycling Association
Inspiring people of all ages to travel by bicycle.
800/755-2453, 406/721-1776 x205, 406/721-8754 fax
www.adventurecycling.org

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Jennifer H. Milyko
Adventure Cycling Association
Inspiring people of all ages to travel by bicycle.
800/755-2453, 406/721-1776 x205, 406/721-8754 fax
www.adventurecycling.org

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GPS Discussion / ANNOUNCEMENT: Waypoints now available

« on: April 16, 2004, 12:43:38 pm »

GPS Waypoints Now Available for Download

Almost 32,000 miles of GPS waypoints are now available to be downloaded from our website! This means the entire network, excluding the new Tidewater Potomac Heritage Bicycle Trail, is ready to go. We expect the Tidewater Potomac to be available in the first part of May.

We have made waypoints for each turn in the narratives and each facility in the service directories. Every waypoint has a comment that describes a town, an intersection, a service, or another point of interest. The data for each route is downloaded in its entirety and can be used with a variety of commercial, shareware and freeware programs. See the GPS User Guide for more information.

A link to this pdf and more information can be found at:
http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/gps.cfm

If you have questions, please feel free to post them here or send them to me directly at jhmilyko@adventurecycling.org

Enjoy!!

.Jennifer.


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Jennifer H. Milyko
Routes & Mapping