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GEOPOINTS BULLETIN: Where did you say you were from?

photo by Julie Huck As a member of the bikelist.org touring newsgroup (formerly phred.org) I come across not only suggestions for great places to do a bike tour, but also some interesting ideas about ways to make bike travel more fulfilling. One such idea relates to maps...

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Kyrstin at 10:12am July 2

great idea, when I went to Europe no one had ever heard of Oregon!

Jim at 10:37am July 2

Even crossing the US it didn't hurt to have a US map along. We could show people where we were from, where we started biking, and where we were headed. But for us, the map was of almost no use at all, not enough detail. Had to get each states map for that. Iowa? is that the Buckeye state where they grow potatoes?

Victoria at 2:19pm July 4

Using GoogleEarth, take some screenshots and save them as jpegs, put them in your iPhoto application and upload them onto your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPod Classic. Then you can show them as part of your personal slide show to your fellow travelers. If you're in a WiFi-covered area (,as in a local library) you can use the GoogleEarth App to show even more (or less) details of where you're from and how that relates to the rest of the world.

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NEWS, NETWORKING, AND NEW MEDIA: Tour Divide documentary

Check out this short teaser for an upcoming documentary from Mike Dion about the Tour Divide. It's a work-in-progress, but promises to capture the sublime struggle of the world's longest mountain bike race. BTW, Matthew Lee finished the 2009 Tour Divide yesterday morning in first place...

July 1 at 11:19am

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Keith at 7:10pm July 1

incredible

Andrew at 7:47pm July 1

sweet- i'm in. how many days- and do you have a form letter i can send to my job?

John at 6:39am July 2

WOW!....... maybe someday

David Ziccardi On Saturday I got back from doing the loop from Whitefish into B.C., AB and Glacier. GTS wasn't yet open so we had to go "around the horn"--Looking Glass and Marias--so we could ride the west side of GTS up and back. Made it to the Big Bend at 10 and a ranger said the rest of the road would open in 30 min. My girlfriend and I became the first bikes to make it to Logan Pass legally this year. (A tour group appears to have crossed illegally the previous weekend.) This was her first loaded tour and she loved it. If you are thinking about doing this route be prepared for some dastardly winds in Canada.

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ON THE ROAD: Let it snow

Yeah, so just like anyone else, we like to brag about how incredible our state is! For those of you who aren't aware, Adventure Cycling Association World Headquarters is located in the northwest of majestic, mountainous, Montana...

June 30 at 8:09am

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BIKING WITHOUT BORDERS: This guy is seriously hungry

Adventure Cycling tours specialist Sarah Raz hit the lettuce on the head in her ON THE ROAD posting of June 23, when she wrote: “The best part of any cycling trip is, without a doubt, the ever-present food element.” But Tom Kevill-Davies of London, England, takes the food and cycling thing...

June 29 at 8:47am

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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS: Connect with your BikeCentennial buddies

We have had a few questions from folks about how they can find other riders from their original Bikecentennial '76 groups. We have a few different venues for you to try and reconnect. First, you can check out our Rider Registry. Here people have added their various trips from the past...

June 26 at 10:50am

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2009 Tour Divide

Source: www.flickr.com

Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.

June 25 at 3:54pm

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Polly at 4:50pm June 25

Very challenging and beautiful! A real adventure!

David at 6:25pm June 25

Awesome!

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GEOPOINTS BULLETIN: Mapping the in-between

I recently came across a blog article that intrigued me, "Interstitials and informal bike routes". Who wouldn't be intrigued by the topic...

June 25 at 11:22am

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Lynne at 6:28pm June 25

A GPS track can be defined on a Google Map.

Adventure Cycling Association at 11:58am June 26

I've found that MapMyRide is a good resource, especially when users have used the Note feature. I'd love to see some of your examples. .JHM.

Alia Hi ACA, I think I read somewhere that Michael McCoy's 'Cycling the Great Divide' (2000) was being updated for 2010. Is that true? Cheers, Alia

June 24 at 6:02pm · Report

Adventure Cycling Association at 6:14am June 25

Alia, my book was updated last year. If you purchase a copy, be sure it says "fourth printing 2008" up front. I don't believe it's scheduled for another update in 2010. Also be aware that the book does not cover the Canadian extension of the route. We hope to add that in the next revision. Have fun! -- MM

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NEWS, NETWORKING, AND NEW MEDIA: Living vicariously, following the Tour Divide

I'm really into the Tour Divide...

June 24 at 4:34pm

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Sandra at 8:32am June 25

For you bicyclists who want to tour - check this out. Bill and I are members. Very Cool!

Rachael Pasternak My boyfriend and I are planning a 14 day tour through The Netherlands and would rather rent bikes in Amsterdam then bring our own. Any advice on where to rent a decent touring bike?

June 24 at 9:26am · Report

Adventure Cycling Association at 4:40am June 25

Hi Rachael, I did a search for Netherlands on our online Cyclists' Yellow Pages and came up with 33 listings, so I'd start there, http://cyp.adventurecycling.org:8080/4dcgi/index.a4d?action=cyp.online Also, you might try posting your query to our Forums. It's accessible from the column on the left. .JHM.

William S Roulston My son and I did the Northern Tier in 2004. The film we shot just aired on Travel Channel. So thankful to the original Bikecentennial for inspiring the dream and the current AC for supplying the knowhow to make it happen. http://www.facebook.com/pages/DreamRiders/52421432959

June 24 at 6:43am · Report

Adventure Cycling Association at 4:38pm June 24

Thanks! We've been spreading the word. Great trailer!

Brian Holt I am planning on riding the International Selkirk Loop in late July. Does anyone have any good information or insight on the loop, road conditions, must-see's, camping, etc?

June 23 at 2:39pm · Report

Adventure Cycling Association at 10:59am June 25

Brian, I asked John, in our Tours dept about this loop and here's what he said:

"On the loop, the Canadian towns of Nelson, New Denver, and Kaslo are particularly funky and fun. Kaslo has a great music (jazz, mostly) festival in late July/early August. In the U.S., Sandpoint, Newport, and Bonner's Ferry, are also nice places in which to hang out. Sandpoint has a good music festival in early August, too.

There are numerous campgrounds to be had around the loop. The riding is good, though the shoulders are sometimes nonexistent on the roadways. The traffic is not too bad, especially during mid-week, and Canadian drivers tend to be a little more courteous toward cyclists than those in the States.... Read More

Be sure to bring a swimsuit, as there are numerous opportunities for taking dips in the numerous lakes/reservoirs/hot springs along the route."

Also check http://www.selkirkloop.org/.

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ON THE ROAD: Yum!

What’s the most important part of any bicycle trip? If you said majestic vistas, quality time with like-minded folks, or fresh air, you know you’re lying. The best part of any cycling trip is, without a doubt the ever-present food element. And there’s a reason...

June 23 at 7:53am

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Darrell at 2:41pm June 23

Two weeks away from my tour across Colorado and northern New Mexico. You guys are whetting my appretite.

Joan at 4:59pm June 23

Gosh, I thought I was one of only a few who could ride all day and gain weight! An obvious failure of the imagination!

Andrew Helms Has anyone ever ridden the bike route (L ) in Pennsylvania? It’s from Pennsylvania/ Delaware border to the Pennsylvania New York border? If so how long did it take you and how many miles is it?

June 22 at 2:09pm · Report

Adventure Cycling Association at 11:01am June 25

Andrew, you might want to post this query to our Forums, too. You can access them via a link on the left side of this page. .JHM.

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BIKING WITHOUT BORDERS: A destinational dilemma

A friend of mine from Wyoming is trying to persuade me to travel to Nova Scotia for a bike trip this fall. I’ve heard great things about that Maritime Province and its cycling opportunities—but that’s about the extent of it...

June 22 at 10:16am

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Adventure Cycling Association at 3:31pm June 22

Thanks John, John, Joseph, Dave and Johanna for the great information. I'll keep you posted. -- MM

Lyle at 6:11pm June 22

(almost) no matter the time of year, the Canadian maritimes are hard to beat... go... enjoy... you'll not regret it :)

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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS: More flickr inspiration!

We have been floating around on flickr for a few months now and we have met some amazing folks, seen some inspiring photos, and joined some really interesting groups...

June 19 at 3:57pm

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GEOPOINTS BULLETIN: Why buy paper maps?

In an age where high tech seems to rule the day, I advocate for the use of the low tech, namely paper maps. I know GPS is all the rage among a certain circle of cyclists...

June 18 at 5:07am

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Rich at 8:25pm June 18

I am a GIS geek and still use paper maps.

Adventure Cycling Association at 6:47am June 19

The ability to add notes in real time to my map is definitely key for me. Oh, and I, too, love the no battery aspect! .JHM.

Willie Nice review of Travels with Willie from Bicycling magazine!
http://www.bicycling.com/gear/detail/0,7989,s1-14-34-2432-0,00.html

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NEWS, NETWORKING, AND NEW MEDIA: we love BRAIN, Tour Divide, and twits

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN) just ran a great story focused on the growth of bike touring in the U.S., "Travel Trends Toward Simple Trips," drawing in part from Adventure Cycling's recent member survey data and robust tours sign-ups...

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Alia Hi ACA, I think I read somewhere that Michael McCoy's 'Cycling the Great Divide' (2000) was being updated for 2010. Is that true? Cheers, Alia

Rachael Pasternak My boyfriend and I are planning a 14 day tour through The Netherlands and would rather rent bikes in Amsterdam then bring our own. Any advice on where to rent a decent touring bike?

William S Roulston My son and I did the Northern Tier in 2004. The film we shot just aired on Travel Channel. So thankful to the original Bikecentennial for inspiring the dream and the current AC for supplying the knowhow to make it happen. http://www.facebook.com/pages/DreamRiders/52421432959

Brian Holt I am planning on riding the International Selkirk Loop in late July. Does anyone have any good information or insight on the loop, road conditions, must-see's, camping, etc?

Andrew Helms Has anyone ever ridden the bike route (L ) in Pennsylvania? It’s from Pennsylvania/ Delaware border to the Pennsylvania New York border? If so how long did it take you and how many miles is it?

Willie Nice review of Travels with Willie from Bicycling magazine!http://www.bicycling.com/gear/detail/0,7989,s1-14-34-2432-0,00.html

Willie Nice review of Travels with Willie from Bicycling magazine!
http://www.bicycling.com/gear/detail/0,7989,s1-14-34-2432-0,00.html