The Bicycle Touring Pro – Live On Your Computer Screen
November 23, 2008 by Darren Alff
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Hello! This is Darren Alff here… and I’ll be broadcasting live today (November 23rd) at 9 PM Eastern Time. I’ll be talking about the event this weekend, telling some stories from my own bicycle adventures, and then answering any questions you might have about bicycle touring, long distance travel, or or any of the subjects covered this weekend during the first ever Bicycle Touring Pro Lifestyle Web Event.
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Hey Darren I have really enjoyed your weekend web event, I am learning a lot from all the articles. I do have a question, what is a twitter and how does it work?
Hi, watching from camarillo!!!
I’m here too. getting on the bike trrainer as I type. oops I’m ok
sounds clear and loud to me!
Could you talk about bike security. I am concerned about losing my bike while sleeping, shower/restroom breaks, and checking into hotels or campsites etc…..
Great weekend!
yes water…need water…huff pujff
What do you think are the best tires for touring? And what size do you use?
LOL too funny
will you post this video on your website later so I can go back and watch it later?
string the fly from trees until tent is up
5 miles so far…how long u gonna talk? lol huff puff
Ya, I’m trying to get another trip together for next summer. Hopefully I’ll get someone to go with me. My parents are way too worried still lol.
Ive had problems using Greyhound with a bike,they just tell me NO!
cooking? i want to go as much self supported as possible. MSr whisper light? freeze dried or buy at store each few days. thankx man this is gard to typoe
Do you do off road touring,Ive recently done half the Colorado Trail and found it extremely rewarding. I have a couple videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/Velkoze1
so how do you recharge your cell phone with off road camping?
I had to give up my trailer it was way too heavy but it handled wonderfully downhill
30k 50k 80k wow i almost fell off the bike trainer tell me more
just hit 10 miles
I wanted to buy a book from your site but the link redirected me to Amazon,does Amazon pay you for this because I support your site and cause but dont necessarily want to support Amazon?
getting tired…talk faster
should i use a handlebag bar?
how much training should i do for a 3000 mile trip?
Hi, love the web site, I’m interested in restoring an old touring bike (TreK 720). What kind of seat do you recommend and pedals. Do you cycle unclipped or with SPD type pedals? Thanks Gary
Whats your best strategy for avoiding dangerous parts of cities? I found myself in a bad part of St. Louis in 98′ .
can i expect to loose weight on a long trip. I’m 200+ lbs shhh
had back operation and am rehabbing
In bike touring you only have basic goals and they are always a challenge to achieve. Do you think this is the satisfying factor of bike touring?
Are you familiar with Arkel panniers or have you heard anything about them from other cyclists?
i want to get down to 175 but will need the energy to ride
great show. 15 mile ride you are better than metallica. have a great trip and be safe. thanks again Darren
I’m interested in knowing what type of shoes you wear on a tour. thanks Gary
Matt, im looking at getting ARKELS for trans am ride in 09′ they should be more water tight than lP bags
Lone Peaks will do you just fine also. know lots of ridrs w/them
kuddos to Darren for a great job!!!!!!
Thanks for tuning in everyone!
Hey Darren,enjoyed your event even though I was a day late (I just happened to run across your video on You Tube yesterday),but Im subscribed now and looking forward to vids of your 6 month bike tour,that is if you are going to do them. Take care and be safe.
O.K. well nice little web event ,good job.wasnt here for the hole thing but ,eye did check in every so often ,nice info.eye like that you are telling people to just get out there and ride,day trips,weekend ,weeklong months long ,whatever just get out there and ride,thats what we need more people riding ,yeah some folks wont like all the aspects of touring or even any aspects of touring BUT its about the ride ,just down the street to the store or across the country ,the more folks riding the more awareness of bicyclist’s.
For those who participated, would you be doing something like this again? Where I answer your questions about bicycle travel and help you prepare for your own adventures? Let me know! I think it would be fun… but I want to hear what you think.