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The Pedalshift Project 213: GAP 4x44 Loop Preview

Jul 30, 2020

As I round the corner to my next tour of the Great Allegheny Passage, what are my biggest challenges? You know, other than the pandemic thing. The GAP 4x44 Loop tour preview has all the answers...
 
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Morning rides on the C&O and WMRT - not seeing a lot of signs of touring in Hancock and I mention this as a...

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The Pedalshift Project 212: Bike Touring in COVID Times

Jul 23, 2020

As we adjust to the new normal, can we bike tour safely and responsibly during a pandemic? On this episode, I share the thoughts of fellow listeners, a bike touring organization and my personal recommendations for bike touring during COVID times.

News and housekeeping

Stay tuned for my next tour at the end of the...

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The Pedalshift Project 211: A Brompton Urban Stealth Overnight

Jul 16, 2020

With my proper trail bike in the shop but a real need to get out for an overnight, I turned to a C&O newbie... my trusty 12" wheeled, very orange Brompton as my chariot to an urban(ish) stealth camping overnight. Would the trail chew up the Brompton? Would my orange gear prove too, well, orange for stealth camping? If...

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The Pedalshift Project 210: Western C&O Loop, Day 3

Jul 9, 2020

Concluding my western C&O loop adventure! Day 3 began with a chilly, rainy start. The loop had to be closed, but would anything other than rain and tunnels stand in my way?

News and housekeeping

Aaron Flores now holds the belt and is the winner of the Jun e 2020 draft. I came in a distant second, Guthrie third and...

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Best of Pedalshift 054: Best Bike Touring Tires and Tents

Jul 2, 2020

In the summer of 2016, with one more big(ish) bike tour in my sights, it was prep time for an Oregon coast ride plus an extended bit of gear talk… what do I look for in the perfect bike touring tires and tents? Originally podcast July 21, 2016.

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