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Routes / Re: Southern tier motels

« on: December 11, 2013, 07:14:33 pm »

I think if I were planning this ride I would go like aggie. I rode around Fort Davis a few years ago and it got pretty rough at times. I'm kind of worried about the chip seal as well, because I have rheumatoid and osteo  arthritis and I read it gets pretty bad at time. I'm thinking to leave them guys go and I can take a supported tour in San Marcos a little later. I really wanted to take this tour, but it's like it's going to be every man for himself. The last leg out of La Grange, I'll have to do myself, because they are going on the other side of Houston and I live this side about 40 miles. So I would have to double back. So at the end of the tour I'll have another 85 miles to do myself.

Anyhow, I sure appreciate the replies and I'm sure something will come together now or later. Thanks everybody.

George

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Routes / Re: Southern tier motels

« on: December 07, 2013, 07:36:35 pm »

Thanks a lot aggie. Were hoping to ride from Sanderson to Comstock, 90.5 miles. We have 2 long days, this one and Van Horn to Fort Davis. I'm thinking about getting a camelback and just use it for these two rides. I guess there is no services, between these two rides. I must say, I'm kind of concerned about getting around Austin and San Antonio. I'm thinking about leaving the people I'm riding with and try and make it from La Grange to Katy, where I live. Thanks again for the reply.

George

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Routes / Southern tier motels

« on: December 07, 2013, 02:44:06 pm »

I'm thinking about doing a credit card tour from El Paso to Houston and I was wondering how the motels are. Are they clean? Are they expensive?
Thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: Which sunscreen?

« on: February 15, 2012, 06:08:33 pm »

UP and UP from Target, got pretty good ratings.

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Gear Talk / Re: touring bags

« on: February 07, 2012, 07:20:04 pm »

Thanks for the replies everybody. I think I'm going to go with the Nashbar bags for now.

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Gear Talk / Re: touring bags

« on: February 03, 2012, 06:54:10 pm »

Thanks for the reply. Did you by chance, use the waterproof ones?

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Gear Talk / Re: touring bags

« on: February 03, 2012, 08:48:50 am »

Thanks bogiesan, that site has a lot of good stuff on it. The way it look's right now, all I need are something like the Nashbar panniers. I probably be doing overnight trips for now. Just go to a state park about 70 miles away and head back the next day.

Thanks again for the link, it will come in handy.

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Gear Talk / Re: touring bags

« on: February 02, 2012, 08:02:33 pm »

Thanks pdlamb, I'll check out the Ortlieb panniers .

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Gear Talk / touring bags

« on: February 02, 2012, 05:35:14 pm »

What do you think of these bags. I think it may be one of those things, you get what you pay for.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/racktime-tourit-rear-bike-rack-with-doubleit-panniers~p~4235j/?filterString=cycling-bags-and-bike-racks~d~42%2F&colorFamily=01

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Gear Talk / Re: Velocity Fusion wheels

« on: January 31, 2012, 09:45:51 pm »

Thanks for clearing that up Fred, have a good one.

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Gear Talk / Re: Velocity Fusion wheels

« on: January 31, 2012, 09:11:41 pm »

I guess I only had to do that with my first 2 post, for some unknown reason. I didn't have to do it on my last post.

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Gear Talk / Re: Velocity Fusion wheels

« on: January 31, 2012, 07:47:26 pm »

Thanks Dave, I can live in peace now.

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Gear Talk / Re: Velocity Fusion wheels

« on: January 31, 2012, 07:35:05 pm »

Thanks for the reply Wayne.

Do you have to put those verifcation numbers in everytime you post?

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Gear Talk / Velocity Fusion wheels

« on: January 31, 2012, 06:42:02 pm »

 weigh 195# my touring bike weighs 30#. If I carry a load of say 40#., would the Velocity Fusion wheels be good enough for 265#. I have a disk brake 3/32 on the front and back. Thanks for any replies.