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Routes / Re: LAS VEGAS

« on: April 10, 2017, 08:54:01 pm »

 Appreciate it.

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Routes / LAS VEGAS

« on: April 08, 2017, 02:05:22 pm »

Does anyone know the practicality of cycling for California, maybe from LA to Vegas and camping there for a week or so? 

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Routes / Re: Transamerica route question

« on: March 26, 2017, 05:34:44 pm »

For a base layer, strongly consider lightweight merino wool and ditch the synthetics. Synthetics smell after one day, whereas merino wool can be worn many days before people stop talking to you and desperately try to stay upwind of you. A long-sleeved merino wool top can also be worn all day - you will be cooler than in short sleeves from wicking action, plus protected from the sun.

A critical piece of bike gear you should consider is a really good taillight. On our trip last summer, we realized that too many riders have lots of black and gray when viewed from behind, blending into the road. A good, well-positioned flashing taillight (many we saw were partially blocked by panniers) does wonders to let drivers see you from a distance. We were literally thanked by drivers we met @ rest stops for being visible.

I have some wool socks, not sure what they are past that, got them years ago for Christmas, they are amazing despite how thick they are.

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Routes / Re: Transamerica route question

« on: March 23, 2017, 02:02:46 pm »

I keep getting more information and reevaluating my clothes list.. Which isn't a bad thing.. I am going on a really long trip, TA, PCH, southern tier, east coast down and back up to the north then the northern tier

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Routes / Re: Transamerica route question

« on: March 22, 2017, 11:49:34 am »

I appreciate the words of wisdom and caution you each have said.. I've been reading for months maybe years and truly first hand accounts still seem to be rare and oddly enough I never came across any TA specific stories... So thanks for everything.. I do believe that you have all helped me out and I'll reevaluate my clothing list.

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Routes / Re: Transamerica route question

« on: March 21, 2017, 02:34:54 pm »

Jeans ?

Heavy, bulky, take forever to dry.
Many people take a single pair of long, lightweight hikers.
I have a fair complexion so I take two.
Two pair of cotton/poly hikers weigh less than one pair of jeans.

I may take 1 pair for a "formal" attire I typically wear jeans dialysis for work and want to look presentable in a few places I am planning to visit lol, but I get your point.

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Routes / Re: Transamerica route question

« on: March 21, 2017, 02:06:12 pm »

A early to mid-May start will likely result in you running into others going the same direction.

As for attire, posting what you have picked out would be helpful.

So far...

Bike shorts
2 pair of athletic shorts
2 pairs of jeans
4 unders
5 socks
4 shirts
2 tanks
Rain gear
Jacket

Not counting the logical appearl

Am I missing anything or neglecting amounts?

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Routes / Re: Transamerica route question

« on: March 20, 2017, 09:01:53 pm »

Another question... I have my attire already picked but wanted to make sure I'm doing this right, since it's my first long distance tour... Amy suggestions appreciated

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Routes / Re: Transamerica route question

« on: March 20, 2017, 01:58:14 pm »

Appreciate it all.. Apparently Fate is keeping me home til May anyway, my X is having surgery and I got our son for a while.

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Routes / Re: Transamerica route question

« on: March 19, 2017, 03:32:47 pm »

I think you've got a very low chance of snow in the Appalachians if you leave the end of April or the first of May.  There may still be some chilly mornings, but those will be countered by the not-yet-100 degree days crossing Kansas.

From what I hear, the front range of the Rockies is pretty dry so far this season, so everything in Colorado should be melted by the time you get there.  Ditto for northern Utah, I'd guess there's not a lot up in Wyoming and Idaho.  You may have heard there's a lot of moisture over northern California and up into Oregon, but you've got another month after hitting the Rockies for that to melt.

Appreciate the information..... Looks like a late April early May does sound like my best bet from your information.

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Routes / Re: Transamerica route question

« on: March 19, 2017, 01:08:15 pm »

When in April? April 1st is probably not the greatest of ideas. April 30th could be o.k. I have ridden portions of the TA in Montana in mid-June the last few years and hit or just missed some mountain snow and cold rain, but nothing that lasted.

I was considering mid April, but given your information I am looking more towards a May departure, not really looking forward to a snow storm on a bike, I've had enough of those in Semi-trucks for a lifetime.... Thank you.

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Routes / Re: Transamerica route question

« on: March 18, 2017, 03:37:16 pm »

Thanks John for that thought.. I haven't thought about what milage I'm expecting, not in no rush so I guess conservatively between 30 and 60 miles a day.  But I wouldn't want to be stuck out in any late winter storms if avoidable.

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Routes / Transamerica route question

« on: March 18, 2017, 02:33:46 pm »

I plan to do the transamerica trail East to West then go down the pch and follow the southern tier back home... Is starting the Transamerica trail in April a good idea or should I wait another month?
Any advice is appreciated.

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