tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post3860153701336003942..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Minimalist Cyclo-touringVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-14094797951457057022009-05-22T16:08:46.539-04:002009-05-22T16:08:46.539-04:00Andrew, It's not uncommon for folks to ride fr...Andrew, It's not uncommon for folks to ride from DC to Annapolis, spend the night in one of the little B&Bs here, then return the next day. There is lots of opportunity for strolling and eating seafood and visiting historical sites here. If you have an extra day, you might also spend a night in to tiny Galesville, which I love. But I think the whole town has, maybe, 6 rooms to let.<br /><br />Another popular DC trip is to Harpers Ferry. That trip is almost all on the C&O canal towpath.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11099481599427117012009-05-19T21:59:13.086-04:002009-05-19T21:59:13.086-04:00Chris, do you recommend the Annapolis area for thi...Chris, do you recommend the Annapolis area for this kind of touring. We're comfortable city riders, but recognize we have it relatively good and wired in DC and unfamiliar terrain might have unpleasant surprises.<br /><br />AndrewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-60826727205722233062009-05-19T11:32:00.000-04:002009-05-19T11:32:00.000-04:00I go as light as possible but fully self-contained...I go as light as possible but fully self-contained - have done many long trips & am always amazed at the piles of crap strapped on many tourers' bikes. That said, I find the ultralight tent & sleeping gear essential (it's security - too many times I've found myself out too far from any kind of "inn"). And those who say a tent is not needed in the summer must be in some mythical place where it doesn't rain & there are no mosquitoes & ticks.... Still, everything I need for a fully self-contained trip fits in my smallish old-school Ortliebs & a handlebar bag.<br /><br />- MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-49910381686275896312009-05-14T02:14:00.000-04:002009-05-14T02:14:00.000-04:00Great post. This will be an ideal test run for an...Great post. This will be an ideal test run for an all-out bike camping trip.Egg Genie Reviewhttp://www.seenreviews.com/as-seen-on-tv/egg-genie-review/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9823013369110042662009-05-14T00:41:00.000-04:002009-05-14T00:41:00.000-04:00That's the book I have in my front bag right now, ...That's the book I have in my front bag right now, except that I have the smaller, lighter, much longer-lasting (because slower reading) Japanese version.Dabiddonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63315556496647250822009-05-14T00:33:00.000-04:002009-05-14T00:33:00.000-04:00I'm reading that book!I'm reading that book!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829705602551526957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87201644223370421622009-05-13T18:47:00.000-04:002009-05-13T18:47:00.000-04:00in the summer, a small rack could carry a sleeping...in the summer, a small rack could carry a sleeping bag and small ground tarp. you hardly ever need a tent in the summer in most places.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219872477832400734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53541092141821863812009-05-13T17:46:00.000-04:002009-05-13T17:46:00.000-04:00Great post! Thanks for the inspiration. I'm alre...Great post! Thanks for the inspiration. I'm already planning my getaway.Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83560059525287625102009-05-13T14:51:00.000-04:002009-05-13T14:51:00.000-04:00robatsu -look at the Hypercracker -no big wrench r...robatsu -look at the Hypercracker -no big wrench required! for most rides I just carry a Fiberfix replacement spoke. Works on any bike with J-bend spokes, and will serve a whole group as spoke length isn't important. I've actually used on in the field, on a Rolf low-spoke count wheel, and it's survived just fine. I was kind of amazed, but it really does work as advertised.<br /><br />All -Thanks for the tip on those Patagonia shoes, I'll have to look them up (especially once my Alp sandals finally die).jimmytheflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060952522546330342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-18063651055346208842009-05-13T13:55:00.000-04:002009-05-13T13:55:00.000-04:00That bike has the VO rack with an integrated decal...That bike has the VO rack with an integrated decaleur, but the bag does work without a decaleur.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-25217566550188390982009-05-13T13:50:00.000-04:002009-05-13T13:50:00.000-04:00Chris, it doesn't appear that there is a decaleur ...Chris, it doesn't appear that there is a decaleur on the bike in the photo. Can you get by without one?<br /><br />I ride a 64cm bike so I'm concerned that the new Campagne bag would not sit on my front rack if I were to use a headset mounted decaleur....Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598867371572325041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-46134639812865805952009-05-13T12:39:00.000-04:002009-05-13T12:39:00.000-04:00I keep my spare tube stuffed up inside my Brooks s...I keep my spare tube stuffed up inside my Brooks saddle in a little bag. Fits perfectly between the leather top and the rails and frees up some luggage space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87356443002164858162009-05-13T10:21:00.000-04:002009-05-13T10:21:00.000-04:00Good list! While plenty of people enjoy loaded to...Good list! While plenty of people enjoy loaded touring, slogging around loaded like <A HREF="http://www.pbase.com/canyonlands/image/81904578" REL="nofollow">this</A> just doesn't appeal to me.<br /><br />Me, I usually only carry one innertube and allot the remaining space to a couple of small bike specific tools - chain tool, spoke adjuster. I like to carry the freewheel/cassette remover as well, the theory being that finding someone with a big wrench to actuate it is a lot easier than finding someone with a a big wrench and a rear cluster removal fitting that works on my bike.robatsuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641711964135698976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70951241781380806802009-05-13T06:11:00.000-04:002009-05-13T06:11:00.000-04:00The camera is a Leica M3 with the Leica Summicron ...The camera is a Leica M3 with the Leica Summicron 50 mm - F/2.0 lens. But nice as this classic combination is, the little digital gets almost all the useVelo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-56773987022497592482009-05-13T02:19:00.000-04:002009-05-13T02:19:00.000-04:00Great post, Chris with some fine ideas.
By the wa...Great post, Chris with some fine ideas.<br /><br />By the way, Mark, that's an M3; one of the greatest cameras ever made.RMHampelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583240793927828726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-67467933484951612852009-05-13T00:02:00.000-04:002009-05-13T00:02:00.000-04:00What is that a Fed 5C with a leica cap?What is that a Fed 5C with a leica cap?Karl aus Jenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-5334941066686122782009-05-13T00:00:00.000-04:002009-05-13T00:00:00.000-04:00And, your little Laiguole style pocketknife with a...And, your little Laiguole style pocketknife with a corkscrew, of course! Just on the edge of the crop...I love the shape and their hand made individuality. I hope they gave satisfaction to their maker.<br /><br />Maybe it's serendipity, or inspiration, but I also like this: <br />http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/<br />Look for the entry "Closer To Fine"<br />Each in our own way!<br />Thank you for your work Chris, and your blog.Bill Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553048532545798773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-46473133545474827502009-05-12T23:11:00.000-04:002009-05-12T23:11:00.000-04:00murakami is great! my favorite was kafka on the sh...murakami is great! my favorite was kafka on the shore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79051999680254487232009-05-12T20:30:00.000-04:002009-05-12T20:30:00.000-04:00Nice if you can do it. I and many sleep apnea suf...Nice if you can do it. I and many sleep apnea sufferers, however, have to lug around a CPAP machine so we can breathe while we sleep (always a good thing). Therefore, I will always need panniers.patates friteshttp://www.patates.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-89622109928043021492009-05-12T20:13:00.000-04:002009-05-12T20:13:00.000-04:00Great post. I'm leaving on a 3 week credit card t...Great post. I'm leaving on a 3 week credit card tour and it will be minimalist, carrying just a bit more than you describe here. The patagonia paddle pants are lightweight and quick drying. I also use kayak shoes - slip on - as lightweight off the bike shoes. They are black and work fine. <br /><br />Nice camera - Is that a Leica M3, or an M8? I have a D3 and it's great.<br /><br />Mark Petry<br />Bainbridge Island, WAmpetry912https://www.blogger.com/profile/02434530239246909594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-81131443598124373982009-05-12T19:29:00.000-04:002009-05-12T19:29:00.000-04:00"biking to the Super 8 and dining at the Goody Goo..."biking to the Super 8 and dining at the Goody Goody Omelet House" sounds like a great time. Especially if there's a pub near the Super 8!Gino Zahndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275140649410336549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72142882272619457672009-05-12T19:13:00.000-04:002009-05-12T19:13:00.000-04:00I agree with you completely on traveling light. I ...I agree with you completely on traveling light. I too only go with a carryon. If it doesn't fit in that one bag, I don't need it. I often go for a month or so. I'm not bragging. . . recently I took a class of grad students abroad for a couple of weeks, and I actually felt sorry for the burdens they felt compelled to carry. <br /><br />as to the inn-to-inn cycling, I can only envy you if you have nice inns like in the Loire Valley or something. Here just a little bit south of you, it would be more like biking to the Super 8 and dining at the Goody Goody Omelet House . . . I mean, I guess it's doable, and I've done it, but somehow I feel we're not on the same page. <br /><br />best,<br />michael whiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-87547362381780971612009-05-12T18:48:00.000-04:002009-05-12T18:48:00.000-04:00Wine? Please, whisk(e)y is a much more compact and...Wine? Please, whisk(e)y is a much more compact and portable (and potent) potable.Mercutio Stencilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26816450475209876762009-05-12T17:57:00.000-04:002009-05-12T17:57:00.000-04:00Wonderful post, Chris. Good suggestions as I carry...Wonderful post, Chris. Good suggestions as I carry wayyyyy too much most of the time on my trips.Yehuda Moonhttp://www.yehudamoon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-92231315665301262132009-05-12T17:46:00.000-04:002009-05-12T17:46:00.000-04:00How much does all that weigh, Chris?How much does all that weigh, Chris?Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127635083892565152noreply@blogger.com