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General Discussion / Re: brooks saddle break-in how long

« on: July 26, 2014, 07:40:43 pm »

 I have had a swift for over a year on a bike I ride to work almost every day and I know it's there. Then I picked up a new b17 and swapped it out on the same bike. Day 1 the 17 is a dream and I'm a smaller rider, the swift is a good saddle but it just isn't as comfortable as the 17 for me.

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Pacific Northwest / Re: Looking for tips on touring the Steens Mtn/Alvord Desert/Malheur Refuge in SE OR

« on: March 04, 2014, 05:36:08 pm »

Jrs thanks for the link, this ride is on my radar ,gotta love Oregon they seem to have cyclists best interests in mind. Jim

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Pacific Northwest / Re: Anyone ridden the John Wayne Pioneer Trail in WA?

« on: January 08, 2014, 03:48:04 pm »

You should ride the Yakima river canyon road from Ellenburg to Yakima awesome scenery a little hilly but well worth it

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Pacific Northwest / Re: Anyone ridden the John Wayne Pioneer Trail in WA?

« on: January 03, 2014, 04:55:47 pm »

I have ridden from North Bend to Cle Elum on the John Wayne with both mountain and cyclocross bikes, either one is fine on this section, just be aware that the 2 mile tunnel over snoqualmie pass is closed from November thru May, it is a cool way to cross the cascade range for sure.

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General Discussion / Re: Touring Question

« on: March 15, 2013, 12:46:46 pm »

I can see saving money for a few years then going on an extended tour, but what happens when you get sick or injured and have no medical benefits this could wipe out a lot of money in a hurry. Maybe I am just conditioned the the American way. It always amazes me the people that live fancy free going from job to job and never really putting down roots , maybe I'm a little envious must be the adventurist part of me.

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General Discussion / Re: Touring Question

« on: March 12, 2013, 10:46:59 pm »

That is great advice, I don't qualify for any of the 3 , my wife teaches  I work for a city water department have over 24 yrs ,I could wait 6 yrs then I'm retired, but I have the itch to do it soon, maybe I could do  something smaller until then

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General Discussion / Touring Question

« on: March 12, 2013, 05:48:26 pm »

My question is how do most of you find the time to ride across the U.S. with full time jobs and mortgages and the rest of the responsibilities of everyday life. I have a dream to cycle across the country but don't have 3 months to take off. Thanks Jim