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RE: Project Update: A cycling trip from southwestern Poland to Romanian coast
I bought a touring bike after attempting long trips on a back-loaded hybrid. The frame on that couldn't handle the weight. I just couldn't imagine such a long ride with a backpack. I commend you for attempting such a long ride without panniers. I also don't know if I could handle the body positioning of a road bike for such a long duration. I can get a pretty comfortable upright position on the tops when I need a break.
Does warmshowers.org have hosts in Europe? It's like couchsurfing but for cyclists.
Hi @robmolecule, I switch between different types of grips very often, so I don't stay in the same position for too long :) An upright position is possible when my hands are close to stem. When I'm in this position, I sometimes tend to hold the steering wheel with my fingers only, so I can bend away a little further :)
Also thanks for recommending warmshowers.org, I'm checking it out now :)
Hi @robmolecule, warmshowers.org is pretty damn amazing :) Thanks for the recommendation!
You're welcome! I have yet to use it but it will be part of my summer travels.
Where are you touring? :)
I want to do a ride around most of Lake Erie this summer. I might do the GAP - C&O Trail again as part of a bigger ride south. I might ride from Buffalo to NYC. I have the whole summer off because I quit my job. How far I go really depends on getting a dog sitter or seeing how far my dog can take riding in a trailer.
All three options seem really interesting :) Nice distance too.
I must say that you live in an amazing area. I am now doing a research about five Great Lakes :)
PS. Have you considered sending your dog to a dog hotel?