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Class on touring (info/inspiration/stories)

Hi all, I'm currently teaching classes and hosting casual discussions about bike touring.  Check out the info below. About me:  In the su…

Started by Miroslav Lysyuk

3 Mar 18, 2012
Reply by Robert

Safe Bicycle Route, Chicago to Springfield?

On google maps it looks like a frontage road most of the way next to route 55. This diagonal route, if safe, would beat the mileage off of…

Started by Garth Liebhaber

1 Jul 7, 2011
Reply by Duppie

Theft prevention while touring

Maybe this is just me and my jaded city ways, but how do people lock up their belongings on a tour?  I'm used to locking my frame, wheels,…

Started by Joel

8 Jul 5, 2011
Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan

2011 Bike Tour Plans

With today's beautiful weather for riding into work, I imagine that lots of people are planning some awesome bike rides.  I know that I am.…

Started by BalloonBiker

9 Jun 5, 2011
Reply by Peter

Equipment and packing lists

Enquiring minds want to know what kind of bike your ride, what modifications you've made to it and also what you're carrying and in what ki…

Started by BalloonBiker

6 Apr 7, 2011
Reply by Chad McQueen

Resources for touring cyclists

I'm getting ready for a big tour starting in the spring/summer and have been finding additional bike touring resources.  I thought that new…

Started by BalloonBiker

4 Jan 13, 2011
Reply by Bob Kastigar

Ditch the Van Bike Tour

http://vimeo.com/14392152 A hilarious, inspiring, amusing story of a band touring without a van.My favorite part, so far is chapter number…

Started by Jera Sue

0 Sep 23, 2010

Summer 2010 tour planning starts now

March 1st is tomorrow!  What bike tours are you planning for this summer?What tours do you have planned?  What tours are you just consideri…

Started by Bob Kastigar

31 Aug 4, 2010
Reply by Bicycle Poet

Guidance for riding the Grand Illinois Trail

My wife and I are planning to ride a portion of the Grand Illinois Trail Next week.  The plan is to take the Metra to Joliet, then ride to…

Started by dan b

1 May 29, 2010
Reply by Bob Kastigar

G I T A P

Hello, I was wondering if any chainlinkers have signed up for GITAP 2010.  I figured tourers was a good place to check.  Has anyone done it…

Started by yaj 7.4

1 Feb 15, 2010
Reply by E A

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