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Routes / Re: Route help needed from Ashland, OR to Shasta

« Last post by indyfabz on May 20, 2013, 06:31:13 am »

OR 66 to U.S. 97 to Weed then College & N. Old Stage Rds.

Interstate riding, while often not pleasant, is sometimes a necessary evil, at least if you want a direct route. I rode some busy parts of I-90 in MT and a stretch of I-80 in WY and lived.

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International / Re: Help! I want to go to Europe.

« Last post by ChrisLS on May 20, 2013, 04:43:44 am »

You may have already resolved the situation(I'm a newbie UK member)...but have you thought about Fed Exing your bike to a bike shop or friend in Europe?

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Classifieds / Re: FS: 56 cm Surly LHT, Fast Bike, 1,400.00

« Last post by egonzalez16 on May 19, 2013, 10:54:37 pm »

Is the bike still for sale?

Ernie

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Classifieds / Re: 2012 Surly LHT 56cm (black) $900

« Last post by egonzalez16 on May 19, 2013, 10:50:18 pm »

Can I see a pic of the bike?
Ernie

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Gear Talk / Re: Tips for avoiding back pain at night

« Last post by janetanorth on May 19, 2013, 10:14:29 pm »

try getting a bike fit at from a bike shop
ride less miles
pillow under or between knees, under neck (laying flat is awful for a tight back)
cyclobenzaprine 10-20 mg (flexeril, a mild muscle relaxant)
ibuprofen
massage
it sounds like you're getting in to a tightening habit that doesn't get any relief
good luck! i find 10 mg. of flexeril and 400 mg. of ibuprofen for a few nights early on in a tour keeps me from getting in to bad habits from over exercising and poor sleep.
janet

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Gear Talk / Bio Lite Stove...

« Last post by ronnie421 on May 19, 2013, 09:57:57 pm »

I just recently discovered, even though it may be a year or two old, a "new" stove called the Bio lite stove. Its "hook" is that it can charge an item via usb port while cooking. The heat inside the cannister converts into energy and allows you to charge a cell phone or similiar item. Anyone have any experience using one? Is it worth the 120 dollars?

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Routes / Route help needed from Ashland, OR to Shasta

« Last post by Gabe on May 19, 2013, 08:22:57 pm »

Can anyone tell me an alternative route to get South from Ashland.  From everything I can see, I have to ride the I-5 for 18 miles or so.   That does not sound pleasant.  Any advice would be very appreciated.
Thanks!

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Gear Talk / Re: Underwear

« Last post by litespeed on May 19, 2013, 06:42:26 pm »

I wear MB shorts with separate padded lycra shorts under. I like having pockets available. When buying shorts I always search out MB shorts with detachable padded inner lycra shorts. Then I can mix and match. I only pack two sets. And always get black or, at least, a dark color.

I have heard that the lycra inner shorts make fine swimwear although I have never tried this.

I wear long sleeve Under Armour jerseys. Red is the brightest color they have available.

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Gear Talk / Re: Tips for avoiding back pain at night

« Last post by mbattisti on May 19, 2013, 06:22:20 pm »

I use a pillow (or wad of clothing) under my knees when sleeping on my back and between my knees when sleeping on my side.  I'd try experimenting with one.

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Routes / Re: Cape May, NJ Ferry

« Last post by litespeed on May 19, 2013, 06:17:02 pm »

I have ridden the Lewes-Cape May ferry and gone up US9 a number of times in the past 10 years. Originally I just went right up 9 and rode the Garden State Parkway shoulder for the 2 1/2 miles over the Mullica River near New Gretna. Then they did a multi-year rebuild of that bridge. I then detoured, taking 50, 563 and 542 through Mays Landing and Egg Harbor City. This is a peculiarly lonely stretch of road with very, very little traffic. Also poorly signed.

This detour also avoids the truncated US9 near Ocean City.

The ferry is flat huge (but very comfortable) for such a short run.

There used to be a ferry from South Amboy to Manhattan but that ceased. I now get off 9 at Toms River and go to Long Branch for the train (bikes allowed non- rush hour) or Atlantic Highlands for the ferry.