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Gear Talk / cell phone - northern tier

« on: May 01, 2004, 03:08:23 pm »

Thanks Dombrosk! I have heard of trimode but being cell phone challenged it passed from ear to ear. As a solo rider my wife insist I get a phone. I'll give several carriers an e-mail.

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Gear Talk / cell phone - northern tier

« on: April 30, 2004, 07:09:33 pm »

any suggestion for cell phones co. that has ample towers, signals, etc. along north. tier route? thanks, stan

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Gear Talk / tools - cross country

« on: May 02, 2004, 09:09:25 pm »

Some very good answers on tools preceded me. A clean drivetrain is also important. After some nasty weather left us covered with road gunk we stopped at a convienence store/gas station for a sm. bottle of auto degreaser.  The attendant gave us some semi-cleam shop rags and we were on our way. Little expence and nothing to carry!    

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GPS & Digital Data Discussion / which GPS for trans Am touring?

« on: June 21, 2005, 07:49:27 pm »

Fred, I see what you mean. Once we become familiar with something useful it's very hard to do without. Air conditioning and automatic garage door openers come to mind. I guess it boils down to the individual cyclist and what they feel is essential. For me, not even a cell phone was needed on the Northern Tier last summer.  Part of my adventure was going into a local establishment, ordering a beer and asking "where in the hell am I at"?
Good Riding, Stan

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GPS & Digital Data Discussion / which GPS for trans Am touring?

« on: April 27, 2005, 10:11:39 pm »

the lightest and most reliable GPS for bicycle tourist is the one you leave home! Good grief, you're going on a bike ride not to the moon. Enjoy yourself, check out the views, get lost and have some adventure.  Lose the tech stuff!

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General Discussion / San Fran to Virginia?

« on: May 01, 2004, 03:20:42 pm »

Try to spend one night at the Hotel Nevada in Ely. It's small, homey,a great breakfast and interesting gaming on the firat floor.  After riding US 50 a welcome respite.  Stan Urycki

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General Discussion / Ultimate bikes what are you riding

« on: May 02, 2004, 09:23:44 pm »

Touring/road: Airborne Carpe Diem. Also, a 13 year old  Team Marin Mt. bike for bike patrol in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

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General Discussion / Blog for your touring journals

« on: May 02, 2004, 09:35:10 pm »

Jean, what is a blog? A journal? Can I post photos as I ride this summer? I won't be touring with a lap top. Thanks, stan