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Quote from max.patch: “lol, if bikers are the same as hikers I'm sure google can take you to plenty of people who will tell you what your bike should weigh empty and what it should weigh fully loaded for touring. ” I imagine Matt C could set me straight

I got curious last night and wondered what my bicycle weighed. Just like in hiking, lighter is better, to a point. Back in 2019 (I think) I bought a Surley Disc Trucker as it's a bike made for long touring rides, and I plan to ride across the country. It's got a steal frame, robust wheels and a triple drivetrain. I equipped it with fenders, lights, rear view mirror, pump, computer and a rear rack. I used to use it to commute to work but now I ride it for fun and excercise. It also has a trunk ba…

Another beautiful day here on Long Island. I even worked up a bit of a sweat during my morning walk.

That sounds good, I guess I'll give it a try.

Today was a blue sky, sunny and warm (mid 40s) day so Kathy and I rode our bikes over to a coffee shop we like. Sat there sipping our drinks and enjoying a slice of banana bread while we talked with each other. It made for a simple, but enjoyable date. Sometimes I feel like the luckiest guy in the world.

Sunny and 44 right now

Quote from Sarcasmtheelf: “Quote from LIhikers: “Anybody know a good way to cut pages out of the book? I need the section from Georgia to West Viginia, which is the front half of the book. There's also a few pages at the very back that I'd like to keep too. If at all possible I'd like the front half to stay bound together. Any suggestions? ” You may have seen me post this photo before, however my solution is to carefully cut the book down the binding to create multiple sections, then I only brin…

The sun was finally out today with temps. in the low 40s. We got in a walk of a few miles.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I already have the book and want to use it.

Sunny and 65? Hiking was the right choice. Save the sweater for a day when it's raining and gloomy outside. Bicycling would have been a good choice too.

Anybody know a good way to cut pages out of the book? I need the section from Georgia to West Viginia, which is the front half of the book. There's also a few pages at the very back that I'd like to keep too. If at all possible I'd like the front half to stay bound together. Any suggestions?

Quote from hikerboy: “Quote from LIhikers: “is Virginia really a mid-Atlantic state ” It used to be called the northern ruck,and we already have a Southern Ruck in Tennessee, so we changed it to Mid Atlantic. Its really just a few miles south of Harper's Ferry. ” oh, that's not too far. Maybe next year.

Iron Master's hostel in PA would make a good place.

I got my books in the mail today.

is Virginia really a mid-Atlantic state

Quote from odd man out: “I'll be retired soon. Last day will be April 25. But as I get older, the thought of long car rides becomes less attractive. ” OMO, congrats on your upcoming retirement. I hope you can make the transition easier than I am. I find it tough mentally to not be doing what I did for over 50 years.

Any of us could take the initiative to organize something in their own locale....just sayin...

Quote from hikerboy: “Quote from LIhikers: “Thanks hikerboy. I ordered directly from ALDHA. I like much better to have the book in hand than use a PDF on a device or gadget. I guess it'll get here when it gets here. ” You should get it in the next week or so. ” I got an email that my order has been shipped, 2 copies of the updated Companion. I plan to leave 1 copy with our son when we do our LASH and carry the other one ( with half the pages removed). I'll probably get the Far Out app but hope t…

Now that I'm retired I'd be willing to get together almost anyplace within a day or 2 drive. Guess I'll go look into the New England Trail

While I'm not familiar with any of that, I'd bet the southern end has a lot of road walking and few places to camp.