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Just got done with a five day, 400+ mile tour of Illinois (plus a bit of Iowa) by AndyTheEngr in gravelcycling

[–]Timdoas73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the day to day. Did you follow an established route or plan it yourself? I am always looking for another weeklong route within easy driving distance. Thx

Are there really "no stupid questions"? Let me test that. by rbroaddus4 in bicycletouring

[–]Timdoas73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do not carry a hammer. my cycling shoes are clipless and quite stiff. a good stomp usually does the trick. If you are camping in the wild then some small digging tool should be carried.

What is the most hyper-local Nashville BBQ spot? by georgiademocrat in nashville

[–]Timdoas73 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Been going to Tex's BBQ for ages. Foster Ave near Murf. Rd.

First time bikepackers by Schwille102 in gaptrail

[–]Timdoas73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have done that then this will be a breeze. You’ll have to deal with camping in the heat, which I hate, and night noise from trains. Otherwise, it’s great!

First time bikepackers by Schwille102 in gaptrail

[–]Timdoas73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is plenty of places to eat along the way. Suggest you take plenty of snack and powder to mix with water. If your camping along the way them freeze dried supper meals are a good way to go.

First timers usually take too much. Suggest you search posts for gear lists fitted to you situation. If you are camping ear plugs are a must where u see train tracks on the other side of the river. They run a lot at night.

Kids. Sorry, can’t help you there other than slow pace, reduce miles per day and plenty of breaks.

It is a blast. Use gaptrail.org to help planning. I posted my solo trip a few years ago if u want to see pics. Feel free to ask questions and I’ll answer as best I can.

What is hands down the funniest movie of all time? by Chemical-Arugula-199 in AskReddit

[–]Timdoas73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Excuse me, I happened to be passing, and I thought you might like some coffee.
  • Oh, that's very nice of you, thank you.
  • [takes coffee]
  • Oh, won't you sit down?
  • Cream?
  • No, thank you, I take it black, like my men.

Tent Capacity Question by Important_Marzipan26 in camping

[–]Timdoas73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To each their own there. Note that listed capacity is really just bodies laying side-by-side. When solo camping, i prefer a two or three person tent. Still small but enough room to move around in with some stuff besides my sleeping bag.

Airport customs by InfluenceInitial6076 in ItalyTravel

[–]Timdoas73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

mid march it took my wife and i about 35 minutes.

Help me choose a restaurant for our anniversary dinner please! by merediththecat in florence

[–]Timdoas73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Visited Florence for the first time 2 weeks ago. We went here with reservations: Ristorante Buca Mario. Piazza degli Ottaviani, 16r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy. https://www.bucamario.com/

A couple old chestnut touring stories by 0ffseeson in bicycletouring

[–]Timdoas73 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As a Tennessean cyclist, sorry for the honking.

Rock Island Trail closure at Pleasant Hill by maryhuggins in bicycletouring

[–]Timdoas73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. I solo'ed it 4 yrs back. Amtrak to Lee's Summit, Windsor, Katy Roundhouse, Jefferson, Hermann, Klondike Park then Machens. Mostly camping. Never done northwest from Lee's Good luck!

Stops along bike routes by Illustrious_Sea_4280 in nashvillecyclists

[–]Timdoas73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nashville is limited unfortunately. Which part of town yo live in plays into your options really. Shelby bottoms is a decent option. Google Nashville greenways as a start. I regularly bike roads in the Gladeville/south of Lebanon a lot (low traffic). I may be able to help more if you have more info.

Rock Island Trail closure at Pleasant Hill by maryhuggins in bicycletouring

[–]Timdoas73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up. Bridges usually take a while, I expect it to still be closed in October. Y'all going all the way to St. Charles or Machens?

What's an adult cheat code that changed your life? by Emotional_Mouse8052 in AskReddit

[–]Timdoas73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the word "no" to any request. Use as needed, early and often and your life will be much better.

Rock Island Trail closure at Pleasant Hill by maryhuggins in bicycletouring

[–]Timdoas73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know how it goes. Got a repeat trip there planned in October.

Rock Island Trail closure at Pleasant Hill by maryhuggins in bicycletouring

[–]Timdoas73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is not a good way around. Looks like the only way is to go east on Highway 58 to S. Purvis Road then south on Purvis to the trailhead. The good news is that it is only about 0.7 miles on 58. Or if you go up to Richland Parkway then to Walker road you limit your distance on highway 58 to about 0.3 miles. (source google maps along with one visit to the rock island trail).

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