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General Discussion / Miles per day in different parts of the country

« on: November 23, 2018, 10:17:16 am »

Hi,

I am riding across the country this spring, going eastbound.  Based on previous tours and my normal riding, I am planning on averaging 75 miles per day. However, I realize that there is a huge difference between PA and New England compared to the Rockies compared to the Great Plains.

For me, the 75 miles/day number works well in New England and PA, which are not flat.  I am planning only on 50 miles per day in the Rockies.  I have heard that between the topography and the tailwinds, you can do big miles in the mid-west.  What is a realistic number or range of numbers to expect?

Thanks.
Dan

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Routes / Rt. 36 out of Denver

« on: November 11, 2018, 08:11:17 am »

I am riding coast to coast this spring.  I might be coming through Boulder to Denver, and then east. (I have not yet decided.) In any event, I was planning on picking up up the Transamerica route in Pueblo, CO, and heading east.  However, looking at the maps, I see that Rt. 36 out of Denver goes directly east somewhat north of the TA route.  Has anyone ridden Rt. 36 out of Denver all the way across the Midwest?  What is it like.

Thanks.

Dan

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Gear Talk / To paint titanium or not

« on: November 08, 2018, 09:22:03 pm »

Hi,

I just ordered a Ti frame.  I have the option of painting it or not.  It's expensive, and nothing is more beautiful than a bare Ti bike.

But I am leaning towards painting it bright yellow, for two reasons:

1.  Reduce its theft attractiveness
2.  Be more visible

The visibility part I handle anyways with clothing and blinky lights front and rear.  The real question is theft avoidance.

What do you think? 

And of course, I will be locking it.  But still.

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Gear Talk / Titanium vs. Steel: Worth it?

« on: November 01, 2018, 08:27:40 pm »

Hi,

Newbie to the forums here.  I'm sure this has been discussed here before, but I could not find it, so forgive me for asking again.

I am planning a ride from coast to coast, and my previous touring bike (a steel Bianchi) bit the dust. So I am buying a new bike. Fortunately, I can afford Ti, but it is so damn expensive and, well, ostentatious.  Lots of people ride lots of fully-loaded miles on steel touring bikes.  Is Ti worth it?  And why?

Full disclosure:  If I get Ti, it will be painted, although I think the bare metal is more beautiful.

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GPS & Digital Data Discussion / How to get ACA route on an Android phone GPS

« on: June 23, 2012, 06:24:38 pm »

Sorry if this is repetitious, but I have searched and cannot find a clear answer.  I am looking for a GPS app for my Android phone which has the Atlantic Coast route easily available to it.  Specifically, I want to be able to not only navigate, but also find the answer to questions such as "Where is the next restaurant or hotel on the route?"

Thanks.

Dan