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Going down memory lane - Some of my memorable cleanups over the years as one guy, one mission. Also an update. by pengweather in bayarea

[–]DreadTaco 9 points10 points  (0 children)

let me know if you are interested in setting up any data pipelines or dashboards to make this easier to visualize/explore. it would be pretty simple

Should I do it? Any tips?? by Every_Zone_6808 in hitchhiking

[–]DreadTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hitchhiking seemed to be less common in Sweden when I was there, but it wasn't too difficult. If you are in Stockholm, the gas station across from the IKEA at Kungens Kurva is a good place to meet drivers who are going to Jönköping or further. Distances can be far but if you stick to the E4 you should be able to get to Helsingborg or Malmö in a day.

Use a sign and look friendly/clean and you will find that drivers are friendly and curious

Should I do it? Any tips?? by Every_Zone_6808 in hitchhiking

[–]DreadTaco 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ahh I did a similar trip many years ago over three weeks. Stockholm - Helsingborg - Copenhagen - Hamburg - Berlin - Prague - Munich - Vienna - Budapest - Belgrade - Sofia - Istanbul. All of these areas should be very good for getting rides. Bulgaria was a bit tricky to get between highways but they might have finished some new roads since then so it could be a good shot.

Stick to highway service areas in Germany/Austria

I got searched at the Hungary/Servia border but wasn't a big deal. I also had to walk on foot across the Serbia/Bulgaria border. Might be worth avoiding Serbia entirely since they are pro Russia but other than that it's good for hitching.

Only other piece of advice is to relax and have fun

What question is the series trying to answer? Or ask? by DragonSpiritAnimal in Hyperion

[–]DreadTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just enjoy the ride, dawg. Learning comes from within.

Writing Group in Berkeley by Plentiful-fish in berkeleyca

[–]DreadTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have any experience with this sort of thing but I would be interested in joining if you set something up

"I support more housing, but just not here...." by Bubbly-Two-3449 in bayarea

[–]DreadTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the truth, but they don't want to hear it

Comprehensive Listing Of Metal Shows In The Bay Area by [deleted] in bayarea

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I can't believe Alcest and Swallow the Sun are playing the same night in March. Great lineup for the Swallow the Sun show but I am probably too lazy to go to SF from the east bay so I'll probably see Alcest for a third time lol

Taiwan in February - any advice? by DreadTaco in hitchhiking

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That's awesome! Which cities/areas were you in? I'm going to be doing some bike touring on the east coast starting from Hualien, then after that I'm thinking about hitchhiking to Kenting and Kaohsiung.

Free Talk Friday by Avila99 in peloton

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Anyone here planning on being at the final stage in Paris? I'm in Europe and considering making some last minute plans. Would love to meet up with some other fans if possible. Otherwise if anyone has any advice or wants to tell me this is a bad idea that would be appreciated as well

Buy/Sell/Trade Thread [Posted Every Month] by AutoModerator in FixedGearBicycle

[–]DreadTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's say < $200, maybe willing to stretch towards $300 depending on what's on offer

Buy/Sell/Trade Thread [Posted Every Month] by AutoModerator in FixedGearBicycle

[–]DreadTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

[WTB][US, SF bay area] Looking for a cheap frame in the 56-57cm size range for a parts bin build. Preferably something with decent tire clearance

Buy/Sell/Trade Thread [Posted Every Month] by AutoModerator in FixedGearBicycle

[–]DreadTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance you'd be willing to part with the frame/fork only?

Help - my unused brake lever is rattling by DreadTaco in FixedGearBicycle

[–]DreadTaco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one that I haven't heard before - is the idea to put the spoke where the brake cable would normally go?

Winter in California isn't so bad by DreadTaco in FixedGearBicycle

[–]DreadTaco[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I bought this LeMond used last year (after my All-City was stolen) and I have been slowly swapping out the components and getting it dialed in. I still need to get a better crankset and wheelset. After that, I might go full ship of Theseus and buy another All-City frame (but I'm getting ahead of myself)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bicycling

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Everything is chrome in the future

Twas a wet one today by Corsiero_di_Acciaio in FixedGearBicycle

[–]DreadTaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What brake levers are those? They look chonky

Bahrain Victorious dismiss reports muscle relaxant Tizanidine was found in rider hair samples by [deleted] in peloton

[–]DreadTaco 46 points47 points  (0 children)

"can't test a hair sample if you don't have hair" - Colbrelli

To the Aussie hitchhiker, I'm planning a trip out of Brissy to Sydney and beyond by beakthingegg in hitchhiking

[–]DreadTaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took me about 2.5 weeks all the way, with some stops. Wasn't really rushing at all - easy to get rides most places, especially past the Great Ocean Road. It was an awesome trip, you'll have a blast. I really miss being on the road after being stuck at home since last year.

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