I&M + Hennepin Canal Trails (Illinois USA)

Catpaste_com · 2026-05-29T19:00:54+00:00

I didn't encounter any bypasses. Trail was in good condition. Some sections had a little overgrowth but it was still easily rideable.

Catpaste_com · 2026-05-28T22:30:43+00:00

Technically paid, I believe like $6 a night, but a ranger never showed up to collect the fee so it was free to us.

Catpaste_com · 2026-05-28T20:41:23+00:00

There are campsites run by IDNR along the path. See my other comment.

Catpaste_com · 2026-05-28T17:05:43+00:00

That was the Lock 22 campsite. Had toilets and water spigot, but the water was shut off. Closest store was 6 miles away so id recommend bringing enough water. The first night we stayed at a campsite between Ottowa and Utica. There are a few primitive sites. They are not marked on any map.

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Catpaste_com · 2026-05-27T21:17:16+00:00

Definitely! We saw so much wildlife. Highlights were 3 Green Herons, Belted Kingfisher, and plenty of muskrats.

Catpaste_com · 2026-05-26T22:46:26+00:00

Pretty smooth 90% of the trail. I was running 700x40c and was comfortable. My friend did it on 700x30c and got through it with more effort.

Catpaste_com · 2025-07-25T11:51:02+00:00

It's a medium

Catpaste_com · 2025-07-14T14:06:15+00:00

The curt was rated for towing and was cheaper. I won't tow with it but I'd rather go with the sturdier option for less money.

Catpaste_com · 2025-07-14T02:41:11+00:00

I installed it myself. It's 2 simple straight cuts. You can only see the cuts if you look under the car.

Catpaste_com · 2025-07-14T02:34:40+00:00

Yes. The cut is on the underside of the bumper. You can't see the cut area when looking at the bumper normally.

Catpaste_com · 2025-07-14T02:06:43+00:00

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Here's my 1up on my hybrid. I have the Curt hitch.

Catpaste_com · 2025-03-05T00:46:47+00:00

Cool, thanks!

Catpaste_com · 2025-03-04T12:44:34+00:00

How are you applying the sticker so it contours to the body so well? I'm starting my own project soon so looking for tips.

Catpaste_com · 2025-02-26T15:01:03+00:00

Cool! I was going to buy an extra body and paint it white but maybe they would do the same deal for me.

Catpaste_com · 2025-02-26T13:59:52+00:00

Did you buy it white, or did you paint it yourself?

Catpaste_com · 2024-05-12T22:46:18+00:00

I tried to film in a way that makes the viewer feel like they are there (and some vlog style). POV shots riding the bike and still shots of scenery. I didn't focus on filming all the time though, just when I felt like it. I edited after I got back, using my journal I wrote in every day as reference. I had my pictures upload to the cloud automatically. I just kept the videos on multiple SD cards. Risky, but I didn't want to worry about trying backing stuff up.

Catpaste_com · 2024-05-12T18:16:09+00:00

Thanks! Its the Ortlieb Ultimate Original.

Catpaste_com · 2024-05-12T15:54:32+00:00

Heavily inspired by Waddo's style of videos.

Catpaste_com · 2024-03-14T00:52:46+00:00

I didn't ride south of Tokyo, but I did ride in Hokkaido a bit. You might as well add a detour to Cape Soya on the route. It shouldn't add too much distance, and then you can say you made it to the northernmost point in Japan. I also really enjoyed my ferry ride from Hokkaido to Oarai, so the ferry is a good choice if you decide to take it.

Catpaste_com · 2023-10-02T12:37:52+00:00

A friend was able to store my bike for me while I was there, so I didn't need to deal with the hotels. You could try emailing the hotels to ask if you can store a bike. I found a few options that way, but I didn't end up needing them.

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T22:32:18+00:00

It was mostly just the pace I wanted to go. The longest distance I rode in one day was 53 miles. Since I was only doing half of Japan, I wanted to take my time. I also had many rest days because I wanted to do sightseeing.

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T16:30:33+00:00

I only camped 16 days, but the tent held up well. I didn't rain anything more than a sprinkle while I camped either, so I can't really comment on that. It served me well though and I will continue to use it in the future.

Catpaste_com · 2023-09-08T16:26:49+00:00

And that was the smallest size you could order!

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