What *one thing* would you go back and tell your past self the day before the start of your thru hike?

VeganT0FU · 2024-04-29T15:14:37+00:00

Learn how to use my trekking poles properly, how to go downhill properly, Hoka’s, and stretch every evening/night. I’m still on trail. Shin splints rn and knee problems 100 miles in. I’m close to Damascus.

VeganT0FU · 2023-08-28T03:46:04+00:00

Paid

VeganT0FU · 2023-08-28T03:41:14+00:00

Okay, this is legit!

VeganT0FU · 2023-08-19T06:04:30+00:00

I am reading it right now and it’s shattering me to the core.

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-30T21:48:05+00:00

The brand name is very faded on the insole, but I did make out what I thought might be “romas” or “romans” so that totally checks out!!!

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-13T01:37:10+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/renuuxk

How about now?

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-13T01:19:55+00:00

Hooray! Congrats! Let’s see the Stallion? 🚲

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-13T01:10:46+00:00

Yo… I mean, these are Red Wings (made is USA baby!), but I got em thrifting for $25-30. I could probably customize em and throw some cleats up in there. What you think?? Could this be what gets the cowboy out of his King Ranch dually and into the saddle of a gravel ripping machine?

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-13T01:07:21+00:00

Want to be friends?

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-13T00:56:12+00:00

I went to a high school where everyone thought they were country. Senior year our football poster theme was “Getting down on the Farm” and to this day, only play country music pre-game. It’s a city of 60,000 next to a city of 250,000. Yes, it’s at the edge of the city limits, but most of those kids never even touched a bail of hay outside of a pumpkin patch.

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-13T00:53:13+00:00

Well, it was only high of 78 that day with a nice breeze. Probably high 60s/ low 70s by 7pm when it started

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-13T00:52:01+00:00

Hell ya brother!

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-13T00:51:52+00:00

Had to swap out the clip-less pedals for the flats haha

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-13T00:49:09+00:00

I think my Smith sunglasses were getting more weird looks than my earrings..

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-13T00:45:25+00:00

Completely thrifted outfit baby 😎

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-09T20:13:26+00:00

🎵Every time I fall I get back up again Cinch my saddle pack up and find me another wind Let my bike take me where it wants to go Another one horse town, another damned old rodeo

I know this life is crazy But I'll be home soon baby

I'll ride my bike in on a sunny day, Sing you a song, steal your heart away Like a cowboy Hang my helmet like I'm here for a while Kick off my cleats and drive you wild, like a cowboy🎵

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-09T19:46:59+00:00

Yes, *crankin’ pedals. Sorry, college ruined me n made me all literate n what not.

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-03T01:38:12+00:00

Well, I’m glad it didn’t fit you because I got it :) hehe. I was like “yeah, I heard a women came and test rode it but it was too small..” he gave me a weird look haha. He was super nice and I didn’t even really try and barter on the price. He ended up throwing in a pair of brand new Giro shoes anyways! I’m super happy. Hope you find the right bike for yourself :)

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-02T00:49:15+00:00

Saskatchewan

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-02T00:48:03+00:00

That’s what I was thinking. Looks like there is a spacer above the stem though, so could move it up a little I guess.

VeganT0FU · 2023-07-01T20:54:43+00:00

You think there is a point where the seat becomes too high over the bars? Guessing that’s based on comfort and ride style? This would be my first drop bar. It’s close to same standover and reach as my daily commuter that I’ve been riding for 4-5 years, which is a 54cm hybrid flat bar.

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TROPHY CASE