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General Discussion / long distance training

« on: September 25, 2006, 11:19:44 pm »

I highly recommend Nancy Clark's recent book "The Cyclist's Food Guide" as well as her classic "Sports Nutrition Guidebook" both available at the ACA on-line store.

George Olmstead
San Diego

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General Discussion / Airline Legal Travel Case

« on: January 26, 2007, 04:28:09 pm »

I have flights in April 07 on Northwest and on Continental with my Co-Motion Americano and I see that their baggage tariffs say an extra charge for bikes, with no exception stated for foldables that fit within the 62", 50 lb, parameters. We'll see if they really mean no exceptions. Other airlines, eg, American, specifically note that exception. HAS ANYONE HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THE AIRLINES CHARGING FOR FOLDABLE BIKES THAT MEET THE WEIGHT AND DIMENSION PARAMETERS?
I can easily meet the 50 lb. limit, but my soft bag always has a few bulges that technically put it over the 62" limit, but so far no problem with the airlines on that. I have observed that the airlines often jump to impose an extra charge whenever they can, even by the baggage handlers at the curb.

George Olmstead
San Diego

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General Discussion / Southern Tier

« on: August 29, 2005, 07:31:16 pm »

Scott, I live in San Diego and might be of help. Call me at 619-223-8933 or email at olmsteads1@cox.net
George Olmstead
San Diego, CA
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General Discussion / Cell Phones

« on: March 14, 2005, 05:50:33 am »

Go with Verizon, for sure. But get a cheap phone card, like that found at Costco for remote areas where there is no cell service.

George Olmstead
San Diego, California

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General Discussion / Fly Bike to Destination

« on: March 16, 2004, 04:55:20 am »

Check out Jet Blue and Southwest for flights to Seattle and flights from San Diego or Long Beach. Both sell one way tickets without a premium for not taking a return trip. I have ridden much of that route and would be glad to give you my thoughts off- line at olmsteads1@cox.net
George Olmstead
San Diego

George Olmstead
San Diego, California