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Connecting ACA Routes / Re: Atlantic coast route
« on: March 22, 2016, 05:15:29 am »
Hey Google search  "law enforcement route 2015". I did the route last year from Melbourne to Richmond for the World's bicycle race and then onto DC for the Pope. It'll take you on some variations of both the Freeway and ACA routes. I ride the Atlantic coast twice a year.... Technically, 4 times. The stretch between Savanna and Charleston is just plain terrible. After Charleston, too. At Savanna, if you are road bike confident take the US17 bridge over into SC. It looks challenging with the steep up and over, but once you are on the bridge you will see there is now a shoulder. After the bridge, only a one foot or less shoulder. But you won't be on it long, take the first road to the right. This will put you on a smaller road. There is a sign prohibiting bicycle crossing the bridge, but only on the GA side. If you get stop tell them you are from SC. That preferred road through Alligator Alley is full of wacky logging trucks and heartless residential drivers, despite the frequent bicycle traffic. No shoulder going the preferred way, and you end up on a high speed section of 17. At Charleston if you decide to follow the Greenway, go to the local bike shops and ask for route maps of their weekly or annual rides. I found them useful to put together a much better route north. If you are running tires in the 1.75/40c or bigger SC and NC have some great unpaved roads. I'll be heading to Savanna myself from Melbourne in a few weeks. Please feel free to email me teamdarb@gmail.com or Google "teamdarb", I've been riding around the US for quite a many miles.

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General Discussion / Re: My Custom Built Surly Disc Trucker
« on: March 21, 2016, 10:15:41 pm »
Check out Surly's website for the correct bracket to use with disk brakes for installing the front rack level.

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Routes / Re: Fort Knox,KY restricted?
« on: March 21, 2016, 10:02:48 pm »
Simple answer: stop using Google maps to navigate. I know exactly what you are being instructed to do. There is a preferred bike tour route around.

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General Discussion / Re: Green-lighted to go cross-country! (questions)
« on: February 14, 2015, 09:22:27 am »
Just go north and ride Maine. The bicycle coalition of Maine puts out this huge book, which is free. It is possible to link the loops into one mega adventure.

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General Discussion / Re: Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA
« on: January 30, 2015, 11:19:11 am »
If this is your first tour, I strongly suggest starting away from the parkway. Google "East Coast Greenway" much better option. I'm born raised from DC and have traveled the corridor constantly.

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General Discussion / Re: Weather Data Aggregation for Bike Touring
« on: February 06, 2014, 09:37:24 pm »
I agree with John. Solid advice. Toss in an emergency bivy bag and you are set for an even wider temp range.

easy on the crack rock


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General Discussion / Re: how to keep my feet warm!
« on: February 06, 2014, 09:29:09 pm »
Are you lacing too tight?

easy on the crack rock


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General Discussion / Re: Great Divide Tour July 2014, want to join me?
« on: February 06, 2014, 09:22:08 pm »
I'm planning on doing the route also around the end of July. I will be heading in from Portland Oregon to Montana. Add my email teamdarb@gmail.com

easy on the crack rock


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General Discussion / Re: South Tier
« on: February 06, 2014, 09:17:53 pm »
Oh yeah, come north where I am. Ha. It's a tough winter this year cycling about.

easy on the crack rock


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General Discussion / Re: Hosting - WarmShowers
« on: February 06, 2014, 09:14:45 pm »
Just sign up, at the least for my sake, ha. I have found it a valuable network. Sometimes it's information people are looking for, not just a stay. This year I have used it must then ever thanks to the Polar Vortex. I've been trekking from Buffalo, NY to Mobile Alabama following the Underground Railroad route since January 23 with my dog. The reality of comfort hit on day 2 after freezing in the tent with the pup whimpering. I just started clicking away, and most have at the least been responsive or understanding of the situation. Everyone thinks I'm crazy! I always provide a phone number and website so people don't have to debate is this guy for real. I've still got many miles to go until Alabama. Hopefully by then the temps go back up and I can resort back to mutt comfy tent where I can wake up when I want or stay put freely.



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Mid-Atlantic / Re: C & O Canal-Great Allegheny Passage
« on: October 23, 2013, 04:10:32 am »
I'll see you in a few hours!

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