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Classifieds / looking for a back up person.......

« on: May 23, 2005, 02:16:18 pm »

summer of 2006 (june/july possibly August/
Fund raiser road ride from Seattle to Key West
driver/mechanic/physio/coach/internet guru/ PA/friend
It looks like we would be two guys riding.

Car would be provided although someone with a van could be an asset and clearly use of the vehicle would be monetized.

I would pay for lodging/food/flights/plus pocket money.
no preference in age or sex - A big personality and some references essential.

looking forward hearing from you.

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Routes / Req: Advice on British Columbia Routes and Sights

« on: May 16, 2005, 11:08:13 am »

I am planning on doing the cross BC ride next year as part of my transcontinental ride.

I would be most interested in having your view on your choice of routes as I am labouring with that one.

I am planning on arriving in Seattle and start the ride there via Olympia Nat park and then V'ver Island
to Calgary and then South through Waterton and Glacier Park.

Good Luck!

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Routes / through Wash state/ BC any route suggestions?

« on: May 02, 2005, 03:48:16 pm »

thanks - that is really helpful!
If I can help with rides in Europe (Switzerland, Uk, france) don't hesitate to ask me!

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Routes / through Wash state/ BC any route suggestions?

« on: April 27, 2005, 01:42:17 pm »

Dear Biker James
Please let me ask you some additional questions:
to do the Fraser River route (which my gut tells me is the right way for me)do I take hwy 7 from V'ver to Hope or are there better ways out of town?

Is Hwy 3 overall nicer, more scenic than Hwy 1?
Eventually I would probably go on Hwy 6 and 23 from Castlegar to Revelstoke and then on to Calgary, which seems longer than the Fraser valley route through Kamploops, Golden, Banff.

thanks for your input

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Routes / through Wash state/ BC any route suggestions?

« on: April 27, 2005, 01:21:19 pm »

Dear Slugbiker
thanks for your valued input.

Just to specify from the Ferry point I would ride
hwy 305, 307?, 104 and 101? to get to Sequim or are there more scenic less trafficed hwy's

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Routes / through Wash state/ BC any route suggestions?

« on: January 31, 2005, 10:37:42 am »

As part of my first major leg of my Transcontinental ride I plan on riding from Seattle, Olympia Nat Park,
Vancouver Island through BC to Calgary.

I have read books on 3 routes through BC, either through Whistler, Fraser River canyon or south through the Kootenays.

Through Whistler, I understand 2nd half is a gorgous ride but from V'ver to Whistler road even in summer is
very busy.

Through Fraser River Canyon, I drove once and I remember road was very busy, before the new Turnpike was built. I am leaning towards this choice for the
sheer beauty of the Canyon.

Third choice is along the US boarder, I understand the
Kootenay lakes are beautiful, but I know very little
about the road suitability for cyclists.

I would welcome any info and suggestions.

Thanks

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Routes / Florida's bike trails .. North Region transition

« on: January 31, 2005, 01:07:13 pm »

thanks from my side as well.
this is very useful.

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General Discussion / Hi Everyone! A Euro newbie here!

« on: January 13, 2005, 11:51:36 am »

in summer of 2006 I am planning a fundraiser run from Seattle to Key West, via Calgary and Twin Cities.
I am planning to use a support vehicle, probably two bikes and will be looking for a qualified Masseur/se/Driver. Time period May 06 for an estimated 45/60 days.

I am welcoming helpful hints, suggestions, and interest.

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General Discussion / Knee injury

« on: January 14, 2005, 10:28:15 am »

I agree, pushing an easier gear usually takes care of the strains and often I cycle through it and it gets much better.

I do ice my knees, which have been battered from a icehockey career, after rides!

Ibuprofen, tylanol on a daily basis to take care of imflamations