I came across this interesting blog about a minimalist 4 month bicycle tour that I thought would be interesting to the list. It's more about minimalism and...
... Thanks Dan! I found the blog pretty interesting. It's fun to see how other folks go about doing a trip like this. I plan to watch their blog and see what...
Hi everyone! Recently I bought a digital camera which is much smaller and lighter than the one I had before, so now I can carry it in a smaller and lighter...
... A direct link: http://tinyurl.com/plgcx ... Light, simple and inexpensive... I like it. Kent P had a very similar set up on the Great Divide Race. He...
I've always been a pockets kind of guy, and I've decided I would trade another half pound of weight for two very small panniers. Does anyone know of any very...
Hi gang, I've been testing this nifty little pack from REI via China: http://www.rei.com/product/47856735.htm It's a glorified silnylon stuff sack with pretty...
On Mon, 15 May 2006 11:46:50 -0700 (PDT), "Joseph Broach" ... Similar, but a little nicer is the Dana Designs Kompressor. The Kompressor has a top flap and...
... From: Joseph Broach To: ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 1:39 PM Subject: [ultralightbiking] (very) small rear panniers I've...
It's been pretty quiet here. I'm pretty sure this isn't a picture of anybody here: http://www.airstream.net/images/cyclist.jpg BTW, anybody got any trips...
Still a ways away, but in late July I may do the Mountain Loop Highway starting and ending in Granite Falls. It will be short, probably just one night. This is...
Middle of June Ill be rolling out my door and riding to Calistoga, CA (about 100 miles) but Ill be credit carding it. I am working on a custom frame bag ala...
I've been using the REI Flash Ultralite pack when I mountain bike & when I backpack since last summer. Its a cool little pack/stuff sack. Its not water proof...
... I have an old set of no longer made Lone Peak tiny panniers. They have no hooks, the two bags are attached by a solid piece of fabric that drapes over the...
... Not very light but extremely aerodynamic for his load! ... I'm getting ready for a 100 mile MTB race in Crested Butte in mid July, I'm planning to do it on...
... That's funny! For me it's getting more and more that way with every catalog I get. I guess I'm getting weirder in my old age. None of the mainstream...
... I have posted a few messages on this forum: http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/ which is primarily the automobile equivalent of our group here, that is...
... <snip> I have couple of S24O trips planned to test various gear in the next month or so. The big news is that the Missus has cleared me to go to the...
As for upcoming trips- Five of us are riding from Richmond, VA on May 20 to Indianapolis, then on to Arkansas and back home through Tennessee. We'll camp in...
... It sounds like you are well on your weigh <g> to being at least light weight. Prepare to be ribbed by your friends at the beginning of the trip. During...
Hey John, that sounds like a whole lot of fun. A very close friend of mine did the MTB worlds in Italy 10-12 years ago and then did a two week loaded tour...
At least he didn't take the kitchen sink: http://www.hoogie.co.nz/temp/insulated_pannier.htm I really do admire folks who move big loads. I've lugged a...
On Tue May 16, 2006 8:03am(PDT) "Tim Greiner" casey51234@... ... Everyone must be a lot faster sightseer than I am, alas--or they're reaching terminal...
On the bike bugs are not usually a problem cause you can move so fast compared to the bugs. But at the end of a long day, what have you been carrying that will...
... From: Richard Levenberg To: ultralightbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 10:51 AM Subject: [ultralightbiking] Mosquitos and other flying...
This message didn't come through right, resending Jim Foreman wrote: My favorite is Cutters but anything containing Deet will give pretty good protection. But...
I've also heard that the B (B6, B12) family of vitamins makes you not taste good to mosquitoes. Haven't tried it out yet, but that would be the ultimate in...
... Sometimes I think different people have different tolerance to bug bites. I deal OK with mosquitos, not great, but gnat bites are really bad for me. I've...
Well, touring around Fl.,often in summer months,I have some experience with this.What I prefer is to wear very breathable but long sleeve clothing plus light...
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