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Reply #80 on: November 06, 2012, 06:34:34 AM
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Colorado Cool Breeze
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #80 on: November 06, 2012, 06:34:34 AM » |
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Well I've been sick with the flu for the last 5 days... no biking no mini trip reports from me darn-it.
What really sucks is the temperature on the front range has been perfect for riding and camping.
Day time temps mid 60's(15.6c) evening mid 40's(4.5c)
I hope someone has been getting out and enjoying the fall riding. If you took a few picts on your ride
please post them. It doesn't have to be an epic adventure to make it post worthy. I really enjoy seeing
different parts of the country or world for that matter as the seasons change.
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Topic Name: Did you get out and bikepack lately? with weekly updates
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Reply #81 on: November 07, 2012, 01:31:21 PM
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Pizzaz
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« Reply #81 on: November 07, 2012, 01:31:21 PM » |
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Thought I'd bring a bit of aussie perspective... similar(ish) to parts of NA but less water and fewer people... Latest blog a bit about bikepacking mostly around Sydney NSW - latest trip (400km in 3 days) writeup is at http://www.wannaberacer.info/2012/10/of-course-one-mans-fun.html - enjoy. |
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Blogging away about life on an off the bike as I juggle being a full time dad, full time 9-5er and part time endurance nutter at www.wannaberacer.info. Enjoy |
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Topic Name: Did you get out and bikepack lately? with weekly updates
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Reply #82 on: November 08, 2012, 12:00:41 PM
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Colorado Cool Breeze
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #82 on: November 08, 2012, 12:00:41 PM » |
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Hi Pizzaz, Thanks for the link to your blog. Great Trip Report. That bridge made out of chain link fence looked pretty scary. |
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Reply #83 on: November 08, 2012, 02:40:22 PM
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Colorado Cool Breeze
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #83 on: November 08, 2012, 02:40:22 PM » |
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Bikepacked my heaviest load yesterday. I think I found my weight limit. It was a fun test, sans winter weather. I could see where things would get a whole lot trickier once you add cold, wind, and snow. Total weight 35# which included 1 gal of water and food for 2 days 1 night.  Trail was a mix of single track and gravel road.  Lots of gear needed to survive a Colorado winter...  I designed this winter hot tarp myself. Had small mom/pop vendors make it for me. The backpacking woodstove is made by Kifaru here in Colorado.  Sure am glad I packed 1 gal of water after finding the water source locked.  Two beautiful days of riding.  I think for winter camping in Colorado I'll be stick with this. I'm not sure a loaded bike gives you any advantage. 
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Reply #84 on: November 08, 2012, 08:11:49 PM
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Pizzaz
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« Reply #84 on: November 08, 2012, 08:11:49 PM » |
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Hi Pizzaz,
Thanks for the link to your blog. Great Trip Report.
That bridge made out of chain link fence looked pretty scary.
Ha, yeah... one of those things that was a good idea until I was about 1/2 way over... |
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Blogging away about life on an off the bike as I juggle being a full time dad, full time 9-5er and part time endurance nutter at www.wannaberacer.info. Enjoy |
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Topic Name: Did you get out and bikepack lately? with weekly updates
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Reply #85 on: November 08, 2012, 10:49:38 PM
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Topic Name: Did you get out and bikepack lately? with weekly updates
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Reply #86 on: November 09, 2012, 06:28:39 AM
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Colorado Cool Breeze
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #86 on: November 09, 2012, 06:28:39 AM » |
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Great Trip Report blog Neil excellent story and the google+ photos were awesome. Water and road closed two of my bigger fears on a long haul. Looks like you two really had fun. |
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Reply #87 on: November 09, 2012, 11:07:27 AM
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Gimmearaise
Location: Crested Butte, CO
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« Reply #87 on: November 09, 2012, 11:07:27 AM » |
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Thanks CCB, It was a blast glad someone can enjoy my blog haha! Cant wait for my next trip, to bad the snow is moving in for good! Its a love, hate kinda thing!
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Topic Name: Did you get out and bikepack lately? with weekly updates
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Reply #88 on: November 13, 2012, 09:21:48 AM
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Mario
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
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« Reply #88 on: November 13, 2012, 09:21:48 AM » |
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When out to do a bit of training this weekend with my friend Josh. Pushed the bike for three hours but found a nice camp spot. It's just a bit outside Whitehorse, Yukon... not a bad view.
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Topic Name: Did you get out and bikepack lately? with weekly updates
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Reply #89 on: November 14, 2012, 08:27:01 AM
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Colorado Cool Breeze
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #89 on: November 14, 2012, 08:27:01 AM » |
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Wow! Mario that is one awesome picture.
I can just about feel the crisp clean air freezing my nose hairs. (Something only a true winter camper can appreciate)
Thanks for sharing your picture and joining in the thread.
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Reply #90 on: November 14, 2012, 08:37:08 AM
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wahday
Location: New Mexico
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« Reply #90 on: November 14, 2012, 08:37:08 AM » |
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Very nice Mario!  |
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Reply #91 on: November 18, 2012, 10:52:02 AM
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Colorado Cool Breeze
Location: Colorado
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Reply #92 on: November 19, 2012, 02:34:59 AM
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stuffx
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« Reply #92 on: November 19, 2012, 02:34:59 AM » |
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Finally I managed to write a story with all the pictures bout my bikepacking/trekking trip to Pyrenees. 9. day ride/walk with a goal to reach highest summit in Pyrenees on Spanish/French border - Pic de Anto (3404m) http://cyclosapiens.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/zelta-rudens-pirenejos-aneto-3404_4106.htmlPost is in latvian, but there is still pix and you can use google translate gadget buit in my blog In the future as a member of bikepacking.net i'll try to make English posts also! |
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Re-cycling Europe - cyclosapiens.blogspot.com
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Topic Name: Did you get out and bikepack lately? with weekly updates
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Reply #93 on: November 20, 2012, 10:29:14 AM
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Colorado Cool Breeze
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #93 on: November 20, 2012, 10:29:14 AM » |
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Hi stuffx, Great blog. Google had no trouble translating. What an awesome trip, highway to ice spikes Wow!.
I really liked the I'm happy picts and I really like the way your riding partner stowed her sleeping pad on the bike frame.
Splash guard by day and sleeping pad by night.
Thanks for sharing your adventure.
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Reply #94 on: December 13, 2012, 10:51:33 PM
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AnatolyG
Location: Portland, OR
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« Reply #94 on: December 13, 2012, 10:51:33 PM » |
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So, Colorado Cool Breeze, you've decided to try my error - load everything into backpack  Totally agree with You, that backpack should be no larger then 30L. And the rest comes on the bike. Climbing is really difficult with load on the back. But I'm glad to see You riding and enjoying those views. Indeed, LIFE IS GOOD! Oh, did I mention that your pictures are simply breathtaking? Does anybody live in that "house"? I went on a bikepacking trip around Victoria, BC with what was probably a 20lb backpack, and I thought on the way back I was going to die. It was way too much to carry on my back. Granted the bike was a POS I borrowed from a co-worker, but still, I pretty much carry only the light stuff and water on my back, preferring to load up the bike instead. |
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Reply #95 on: December 14, 2012, 07:18:21 AM
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Colorado Cool Breeze
Location: Colorado
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« Reply #95 on: December 14, 2012, 07:18:21 AM » |
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I went on a bikepacking trip around Victoria, BC with what was probably a 20lb backpack, and I thought on the way back I was going to die. It was way too much to carry on my back. Granted the bike was a POS I borrowed from a co-worker, but still, I pretty much carry only the light stuff and water on my back, preferring to load up the bike instead.
Hi anatolyG, Welcome to the forum. Did you take any picts? I'll bet Victoria was beautiful. I have not been able to get out for an overnite in a while. Been testing winter gear in the backyard and riding to lunch to keep the legs strong, didn't think anyone would be interested in that. Holidays are pretty hectic around here. I hope to get out after NewYears. |
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Reply #96 on: December 15, 2012, 04:05:53 AM
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Reply #97 on: December 15, 2012, 10:35:13 AM
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Eastman
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland
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« Reply #97 on: December 15, 2012, 10:35:13 AM » |
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Love the light and the long shadows this time of year provides.
Thanks for the inspiration.
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Reply #98 on: December 17, 2012, 06:43:24 AM
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NT
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« Reply #98 on: December 17, 2012, 06:43:24 AM » |
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Killer light! Nice photos.
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