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Conference noted::bicycle

Title:	Bicycling
Notice:	Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:	JAMIN::WASSER

Created:	Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3214
Total number of notes:	31946

1074.0. "PLAN YOUR SUMMER VACATION - THE BICYCLING WAY" by AKOV11::FULLER () Thu Mar 30 1989 13:55

    Let's make this note for summer vacation tours.  Although I won't
    be doing any tours this summer, due to a new addition to our household,
    I am sure that there are people thinking about what bicycling vacation
    to take.  Also include tours that didn't fufill your expectations.
    
    Let me start:
    
    Tour:  Canadian Rockies
    Estimated time duration: 9 days to whatever time you can afford
    Lodging:  Either B&B or camping
    
    A couple of years ago my wife and I flew into Calgary and cycled to Banff,
    Lake Louise, and Jasper.  If you have 10 to 14 days to spend on
    your bike (and hiking shoes) this is one of incredible beauty. 
    The Icefield's Parkway, although traffic is steady, has no trucks
    allowed and has wide shoulders.  Allow extra time for off-shoots such
    as Morraine Lake near Lake Louise.  Highlight of the trip was finishing
    a 50ish mile ride to Lake Louise, relaxing in a hot tub with
    wine, then strolling over to Chateau Lake Louise for a massage,
    and finally taking a stroll around the lake at sunset (10 PM in
    summer).  I can give more logistic details to anyone interested.
    
    Future dream vacations:
    
    o  Mountain bike Colorado or Moab Utah
    
    o  Pacific coast of Canada (Vancouver, Victoria Island)
                                                           
    o  Scotland and Wales
    
    steve

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1074.1	WASHINGTON STATE SAMPLER	BLKWDO::HUFFAKER		`Sun Apr 02 1989 18:14`	21
	TOUR: WASHINGTON STATE SAMPLER WHEN: JUNE 30-JULY 8 WHAT: ABOUT 550 MILES IN A LOOP STARTING AND ENDING AT SEATTLE. SOUTH THROUGH THE AREA AROUND MOUNT RAINER THEN WEST THROUGH THE VALLEYS THEN NORTH AND UP AND OVER THE NORTH CASCADES. I REALLY HOPE IT DOES NOT RAIN! 100 RIDER MAXIMUM. IT WILL BE A COOL BREAK FROM THE ARIZONA HEAT. EACH YEAR FOR THE PAST 5 I DO THE "ALMOST ACROSS ARIZONA TOUR" (500-560 MILES) AND I REALLY ENJOY IT. THESE ARE NOT SELF CONTAINED (DUFFLE BAG ON THE TRUCK EACH MORNING) BUT THEY ARE MOSTLY CAMPING TOURS. THAT WAY YOU DONT HAVE TO LUG YOUR STUFF UP ALL THE MOUNTAIN PASSES. A LOT OF PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE U.S. AND EUROPE ARE ON THESE RIDES SO YOU MAKE MANY NICE FRIENDS. THESE ARE NOT HEAVILY SUPPORTED RIDES (WASHINGTON STATE RIDE IS RUN BY ONE FAMILY) AND THEY ARE CHEAP ($175-$225). THAT INCLUDES A BAGGAGE TRUCK MAYBE, MAYBE A SAG VAN, A FEW MEALS (DINNERS MOSTLY) CAMPING PERMITS AND SHOWER FACILITIES (MOST OF THE TIME, HOT SOME OF THE TIME). GREAT COUNTRY, CLIMBS, DOWNHILLS AND PEOPLE. YOU USUALLY RIDE 50-70 MILES A DAY SO YOU HAVE TIME TO STOP AND LOOK AROUND. SO FOR ONE WEEK THIS SUMMER WHEN IT WILL BE 110-115 DEGREES IN THE PHOENIX AREA I WILL BE IN THE COOL (AND HOPEFULLY DRY) PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
1074.2		AMUN::CRITZ	A noid is annoyed	`Mon Apr 03 1989 10:07`	8
	RE: 1074.1 Typing in all caps is considered SHOUTING in notes. It's also very hard on the eyes. Thanks, Scott
1074.3	Touring Europe ?	RTL::OXENBERG		`Mon Apr 24 1989 17:27`	11
	I'm looking for biking companion(s) to accompany me on all or part of an extended (3 months or more or less) bicycle trip of Europe. AT this time the itinerary is loose as are the starting dates. I'm thinking of beginning in early July. This would be a do it yourself trip, we do all the planning and there are no sag wagons. If you have any interest in this, please send mail to adt::oxenberg or call me at home (and leave a message) at 617-891-6377. Phil
1074.4	MOAB - MTB heaven!	CXCAD::EDMONDS		`Thu Apr 27 1989 13:21`	11
	If anyone wants some info on mountain-biking in the Moab, Utah, area, I'd be happy to help out. My husband & I just returned from a trip over there. We've gone every spring & fall for the last three years or so. It's a fantastic place to ride. There's all kinds of trails and 4-wheel-drive roads to explore the Canyonlands area; lots of arches and cliffs and other amazing scenery. I wouldn't recommend it for a SUMMER vacation, though, unless you like riding in 100+ degree temperatures!