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Routes / Suitability mapping?

« on: November 05, 2011, 10:11:11 pm »

There seems to be a push among many states to provide suitability mapping for cyclists. I wonder how many cyclists out there really want and use this type of information. I requested information from one of the states and received several nice maps for the whole state with color coding for suitability which was based on traffic counts and shoulder width. It was quite impressive and I'm sure took a bunch of time to gather this info, let alone the cost to print it.
After reviewing this information I looked closer and found that almost all of the suitability color coding was on state and sometimes federal highways. Since I don't like to ride highways unless it is the only way to get there they are gathering dust in the filing cabinet in the attic.
So what types of roads do people in this forum like to ride? Maybe I'm the oddball and the suitability maps are the answer to most cyclists dreams however if there are others out there that prefer the remote roads it'd be good to know.
Any responses either way would be appreciated!

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Routes / Ohio River Crossing at Cincinnati

« on: April 18, 2011, 08:04:17 am »

Check out the new route from SE Indiana into Kentucky via Ohio using the Historical Anderson Ferry. The route is for the most part on remote roads with the exception of US50 for a few miles in Ohio. I try to keep the routes off of highways as much as possible however doing so on this route adds miles and elevation. Crossing from Ohio into Kentucky the route uses the historic Anderson Ferry West of Cincinnati. Further down the road SW of Burlington Kentucky there is an option of riding through Rabbit Hash along the Ohio River. It's both scenic and nostalgic. Camping is available at Big Bone Lick State Park and motels just off the route near Walton.

My blog with lots of routes in Indiana:  http://backroadsofindiana.blogspot.com/

Charlie Myer
"Back Roads of Indiana"

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Classifieds / Full Suspension "Travel" Mountain Bike With Travel Case

« on: January 18, 2010, 05:38:58 pm »

I'm selling a "travel" full suspension mountain bike size medium with 26" wheels which uses the same breakdown as the Tom Ritchey travel bikes and is full suspension with Rock Shock fork and rear shock, Avid BB7 disk brakes and Sram 9 shifting. Probably have around 20 miles on the bike and the case (included) has not been used. $1050.
Here's the site: http://www.bikefold.com/dahon_speed_fuego_bike.htm
It is a Dahon bike designed by Joe Murray with Tom Ritchey licensed Break-Away features allowing for the travel size!

THIS IS NOT A FOLDING BIKE!

I bought the bike thinking I would take it when we travel and that just hasn't happened.

See this link for pics of bike and case:  http://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/bik/1559051502.html

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Classifieds / 06 Ritchey Break-Away Travel Bike & Case 54 CM

« on: May 30, 2007, 06:14:28 pm »

Sold!

This message was edited by Indianacharlie on 7-30-07 @ 3:38 AM

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Classifieds / Bike Parts Side Table

« on: December 01, 2005, 07:00:20 am »

A way to help keep cycling in mind during the winter:

eBay item #: 7200253556

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Classifieds / FS: Dahon Travel Case

« on: November 23, 2005, 07:25:33 am »

New unused dahon travel case! $175 shipped in continental US!
cbike_47909@yahoo.com

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Classifieds / 2005 Trek 520 With Campy Ergo 21"

« on: September 15, 2005, 07:17:41 pm »

Bike is in excellent condition, no scratches, dents or abuse!

FRAME: 21 Trek butted Cro-Moly FORK: Cro-Moly Touring

WHEELS:
Shimano LX hubs; Bontrager Maverick rims
*TIRES: Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase, 700x28c

DRIVETRAIN:
*SHIFTERS/BRAKE LEVERS: Campagnolo Centaur Ergo
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105 T
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Deore LX
CRANKSET: Shimano 105 52/42/30
CASSETTE: SRAM 970 11-32, 9 speed
Pedals not included!

COMPONENTS:
SADDLE: Bontrager Race Lux, hollow Cro-Moly rails
SEATPOST: Bontrager Select, offset
HANDLEBARS: Bontrager Select, 26.0
STEM: Bontrager Select, 26.0
HEADSET: Cane Creek BL, sealed
*BRAKESET: Avid Shorty 6 Cantilever
*COMPUTER: Cateye MIghty
*BOTTLE CAGES: Two Trek Bat Cages

* Items upgraded or added to bike

$900

Lafayette, IN
cbike@verizon.net

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Routes / Need Routing Information Napoleon, OH

« on: November 14, 2008, 10:36:51 am »

Last weekend we were in the Napoleon Ohio area and neglected to
verify a road heading NE out of town. Anyone having info in this area I
would greatly appreciate hearing from you.
Charlie Myer
Indiana
cbike@verizon.net

This message was edited by Indianacharlie on 11-14-08 @ 2:26 PM