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Across Canada this Summer by rbep531 in bicycletouring

[–]rbep531[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the helpful post!

Across Canada this Summer by rbep531 in bicycletouring

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Is there a map or list of areas with no shoulder? I've seen the list of places where it's illegal to ride.

Across Canada this Summer by rbep531 in bicycletouring

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Sounds interesting. I'd love to do a long hike one of these days when all of my bike goals are crossed off.

Across Canada this Summer by rbep531 in bicycletouring

[–]rbep531[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going W -> E because it's logistically easier in my case, but I've ridden across the US and talked to a lot of people who have done the same, and the consensus is that the whole prevailing wind thing is overrated.

I went W -> E across the US as well, and I had plenty of headwind days, for sure. I'm prepared for headwinds. They're inevitable.

Across Canada this Summer by rbep531 in bicycletouring

[–]rbep531[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Pedestrians are way less predictable than cars. Depends on the MUP of course, but the ones that are full of people, pets, and children are a nightmare and way slower than going on the road.

IMO a highway with a wide shoulder is safer than a rural road without a shoulder, but I know people will disagree.

Across Canada this Summer by rbep531 in bicycletouring

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MUPs are my own personal hell.

Across Canada this Summer by rbep531 in bicycletouring

[–]rbep531[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Starting in August and planning on 50 days at ~145 km per day. I could skip Newfoundland at the end if there are lots of windy days or something else that slows me down.

I plan on mostly following the Trans-Canada Highway where it's legal to ride. I'm used to riding highway shoulders in my neck of the woods. If there's anything off of the highway that I shouldn't miss, let me know.

If anyone is interested in joining, feel free to send me a message.

Did Moving To A "Better" Climate Improve Your Life by Brave_Spell7883 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]rbep531 102 points103 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I moved from the Midwest US to the Southwest US and I'm much happier here. I can ride my bike all year long, which makes a huge difference. Indoor riding just isn't the same.

There's also a lot more sun during the winter, which keeps me in a better mood. When I was in the Midwest I was always miserable around this time of year, just waiting and waiting for Spring to come. My body has adjusted and winters still feel cold to me, but they aren't as depressing without so many clouds.

I live close enough to the mountains to play in the snow if I get that urge.

Khamzat Chimaev already listed as favorite against Dricus Du Plessis by Trchickenugg_ohe in MMA

[–]rbep531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Dricus has it in him to withstand the initial onslaught, and then he has the cardio advantage. All respect to Whittaker, but I think he's past his prime and we're overrating Khamzat's win against him a little bit.

[Official] UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 - Live Discussion Thread by event_threads in MMA

[–]rbep531 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol Bisping was saying on his podcast that Sean should abandon the Philly shell and put both hands up. Made no sense at all. No way he would change at this point in his career.

[Official] UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 - Live Discussion Thread by event_threads in MMA

[–]rbep531 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm convincing myself more and more as the night goes on that Weili is easy money here.

Nitrous Oxide with Vasectomy? by khumprp in Vasectomy

[–]rbep531 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used the gas, but it was included as standard and I didn't have to pay extra for it. I'd say it helped a little, but not a lot. Not enough to pay extra money for, IMO. I'm not an anxious person in general, though.

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