My wife and I biked from Portland down into Northern California last summer
and here are a few things that might apply to SF-LA:
-We followed the 'Bicycling the Pacific Coast' book pretty closely and
showered almost every night. The state parks all were shower equipped, just
bring along a
And by Riding across Washington and Seattle I meant Washington and
Oregon. Doh. Need more coffee.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 3:20:07 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote:
I just finished an 8 day tour across Washington and Seattle and had some
interesting observations regarding clothes
- I
They'd last way longer than 3 days for sure. That was just how long I
decided to go before switching. I know many people who stick with one pair.
The Riv ones are probably 3 times thicker than the Mountain Equip. Co-op
and Smartwool pairs I've had. They're definitely designed with a bike seat
in
i was persuaded to try the merino underwear thing, since im already on the
socks and shirt wagon. i had the same experience as you though. destroyed
after 2 days of riding. i was using minus33, which i guess are somewhat
budget. tried buying the striped riv ones, but they are out of those and
If you're a cold person, bring a down sweater. If you're warm person, or a
freshly landed meteorite as my wife calls me, down is overkill for the
coast, but windbreakers are a must.
On synthetics vs down or wool, I only feel cozy with down or wool.
Synthetics keep me from being cold, but I
I just finished an 8 day tour across Washington and Seattle and had some
interesting observations regarding clothes
- I brought three t-shirts. I only ever wore one on the bike (merino
t-shirt, stayed dry while sweating). I'd often wear no shirt at all, which
was the most comfortable option.
FWIW, I find that decently made nylon boxers -- loose, hi-rise -- make very
comfortable riding togs -- nothing comes between me and my Target nylon
boxers.
The nice thing about these is that, tho' they will stink and within 24
hours if you ride much in them, they are very easy to wash and very
hugh, where are you going?
im liking all the paring down suggestions.
i found a good deal on a nemo gogo, so ill be trying that out. not too much
smaller than my 1 man tent, and a breeze to set up/take down. packed, it's
the size of medium sized cantaloupe.
right now ive got a medium
Drew,
I've used the devold for a couple years now and only worn my first pair
out. They finally just disintegrated. I think they're worth every penny.
Mark,
Your clothing pack list is spot on. I on the other hand have a tendency to
overpack.
When I'm riding I really don't need much on as I'm
Drew,
I'm heading to Vancouver Island BC for a two week tour. I pine for the PNW
and further North, VI has been on my list.
Next year, I'm planning on doing the Oregon Outback like Mark just
finished and then some tours in the Sierra's.
I'm liking the Six Moons Designs Tent tarps for
The Nemo gogo is interesting, still like a tarp though a bit more
versatility. Seems if you have a leak on the air frame it could be a bummer
pretty small floor space height. It is a bivy though. And not cheap!
Tail Winds,
~Hugh
On Jun 9, 2015 4:57 PM, drew drewbeckme...@gmail.com wrote:
For those using a thermarest pad, I always had good luck with their compact
chair kit (I have an earlier version). Once you get a handle on how to
fold it up, it works great. A little padding and lumbar support after a
day of hiking or biking was always a welcome relief.
John
On Tuesday,
I have used the Big Agnes system and I am not a huge fan. I LOVE the
sleeping bag (I forget the model name, but it's a 40 degree rated down bag
- perfect for all but wintertime bike touring.) It's the pad I couldn't
stand... I use the bag but ditched the pad, opting for my trusty 3/4
length
I'm planning to go more or less the speed of the book, so ~70 riding
days and ~12 rest days. I won't slavishly follow the book, because I'm
incapable of being ordered around by books. But I expect I'll go about
that speed.
On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 5:54 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Anne,
I'm with you, I too am a side sleeper and a air mattress is a must. I've found
that if I keep it slightly deflated I get a wonderful night of rest. That foam
pad looks great! Super lightweight perfect for siting anywhere, just not
really compressible. These days I like super
I have had two Big Agnes pads. In both cases, they worked just great
until one morning when I woke up and I was sleeping on the ground.
Others have reported the same thing-- eventually they leak, unfixably.
On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 4:16 PM, John Bennett johnat...@gmail.com wrote:
Best sleep
That little Therm-a-Rest pad can also double as a knee pad. I use my flip
flops for kneeling pads when messing around in my tent from the outside.
That would be better.
dougP
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:55:19 AM UTC-7, drew wrote:
so ill be riding from SF-LA in a couple of weeks. this
Definitely a warm jacket of some sort. I live in the Berkeley hills and I
only sleep with the windows open 3-5 days per year. I know a guy who once
drove cabs in SF and made the best money during the summer from freezing
passengers. You could also detour east of SF by 20 miles and get
+1 for John's Big Agnes system. I don't have it but wish I did. Am
contemplating velcro to attach the bag to the pad but haven't tried the
idea yet. Am also a side sleeper and find the bag and pad seem to have a
-/+ relationship of mutual attraction leading to sore mornings.
Dennis in PDX
On
Good start to your list. I also think you are bringing too many clothes,
but preferences matter. Yes, add a headlamp.
Just got back from 3 nights through southern Humboldt Co., and although it
wasn't necessary, I greatly appreciated the luxury and instant warmth of my
puffy coat. Oh-so-nice at
After seen the photos attached to Manny's post Mashley S24O Half Moon
Bay, I withdraw my previous suggestion about leaving behind the down
jacket. Those pix have got me thinking maybe I need one.
dougP
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:55:19 AM UTC-7, drew wrote:
so ill be riding from SF-LA
I'm taking longing looks at this sitting pad:
Anne, are you not taking a sleeping pad? If I use a pad to sit on (I
usually don't) I just use my sleeping pad (a cut-down Thermarest Ridge foam
like that).
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 3:40:13 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote:
I'm taking longing looks at this sitting pad:
we got a friend of mine one of those fancy REI chairs. it's pretty cool,
and youll be the hero of any camp out if you have an extra chair or can
roll a large rock well. ill probably just use my z-lite sleeping pad on
this trip though.
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Nobody old rides the Great Divide MTB. Grin. I imagine side sleepers are
allowed, though I have no idea what that has to do with foam v inflatable.
Grin. I am delighted you know what works for you!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 4:43:23 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote:
I'm
Best sleep system, bar none, is made by Big Agnes. The inflatable pad fits
into a sleeve integrated in the bag. No more slipping off. Fantastic!
https://www.bigagnes.com/Products/SleepingBags
Cheers,
John
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:55:19 AM UTC-7, drew wrote:
so ill be riding from
Ahhh. Got it. Is there a benefit for you of an air mattress over a foam?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 4:05:57 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote:
My sleeping pad is an air mattress. I don't want to expose it to the
bare ground because it could get punctured. The beauty of that
My sleeping pad is an air mattress. I don't want to expose it to the
bare ground because it could get punctured. The beauty of that little
z-pad is that it's tough enough to stand some abuse.
On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 2:45 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Anne, are you not taking a
I'm old, and a side sleeper. No foam for me.
On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 3:09 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Ahhh. Got it. Is there a benefit for you of an air mattress over a foam?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 4:05:57 PM UTC-6, Anne Paulson wrote:
My
I'd add a torch/headlamp to your list.
Also, you may want to check out crazyguyonabike.com if you haven't already
- there are great trip reports which might give you some route/campsite
ideas. (You can filter by area etc.)
For navigation, a map (or two) is not a bad idea either - Adventure
I rode the PCH 15 years ago, and found this book to be very helpful in
navigating the ride. I don't know if it's been updated recently, but it
never gave me a bum steer:
http://www.amazon.com/Bicycling-Pacific-Coast-Vicky-Spring/dp/0898869544
Have fun.
John
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I disagree with leave the down at home. In all the coast hiker-biker
campgrounds every night, you will see people wearing those down
puffies. It gets cold at night. The last time I stayed at one of the
coast hiker-bikers, the one at Half Moon Bay, I brought my down puffy
jacket and was glad to
The Ballona Creek bikeway, just below Marina del Rey, takes you to the Expo
Line. Don't succumb to depression; take the train.
dougP
On Friday, May 22, 2015 at 12:22:57 PM UTC-7, drew wrote:
great. this is getting good. consensus is that there are too many clothes,
and now i get to
Wow. How did I forget the BEER?
http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/blog/don-t-let-the-can-get-you-down-get-yourself-a-beer-growler-pannier/
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Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy
On May 22, 2015, at 7:09 PM, drew drewbeckme...@gmail.com wrote:
i
wouldn't whiskey be the ultralight option?
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I agree with Anne. It might not be the most socially responsible place to
buy down clothing, but I got mine from Uniqlo. Their ultralight down
jackets are super cheap, very fashionable, and it comes with its own
ultralight stuffsack. I use mine for lounging in camp, and then stuff it
into
i tried to resist the down puffy jacket for a while, just because it seems
like everyone in any outdoor setting has them. it truly is a great piece
of travel gear though. i take mine on any and all trips, bike or un-bike
related.
sidenote- rei and campsaver have the patagonia nano puffs on
For even more getting off Highway 1, instead of exiting at Pescadero
Creek Road, take Stage Road just north of San Gregorio. That takes you
to Pescadero, where you can go left on Pescadero Creek Road, then take
Cloverdale Gazos Creek as Bill describes. Stage Road has two
moderate climbs, but
Get a couple of diaper pins and pin them to your saddle bag. Wash your undies
and shirts in the shower, wring them out, then pin them to your bag to dry for
the day. Also, bring three shirts. If they are wool, bring two. Have a great
ride!
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This is a few years old now, with new products to market -- but here were
my post-tour thoughts after SF-SB in 2011:
https://veloflaneur.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/7-day-tour-what-i-brought/
Don't bring much in terms of clothing. In general, two versions of on-bike
clothing (2 wool t-shirts, 2
Speaking of side routes, I highly recommend getting off Hwy1 at Pescadero
Creek Road, right on Cloverdale Road, right on Gazos Creek Road. That adds
a tiny bit of distance and a bit of climbing but it is removed from the Hwy
1 traffic for a bit, and takes you through a couple cute towns.
great. this is getting good. consensus is that there are too many clothes,
and now i get to justify buying some versatile quick drying stuff too.
thanks for the route suggestions, and keep them coming. any chance to get
off the main highway is welcome.
doug, i live in LA, near downtown. i'll
doug, i live in LA, near downtown. i'll just be riding home from pch,
which will be a depressing end to the trip, but one i feel i must make.
Loop through Santa Monica and you can draft me home.
Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA
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Drew:
I agree with the comments that you are taking too many clothes. 2 t-shirts
made of a quick dry material are adequate. One wool LS jersey one SS
plus the Ts give you plenty of layering options. Rain jacket yes but
leave the down at home. One pair of pants. I use a cargo net like
Drew:
Re: Anne's comment: There's an oil spill at Refugio State Beach, north of
Santa Barbara. You have an option to go inland there. Do so. The
campgrounds along
the coast are closed anyway because of the spill. As of today, they are
estimating weeks to months for the cleanup so likely
My personal secret is to ease into it. The way I ease into it is an easy
first day just to Santa Cruz (90 miles from Daly City BART) and I treat
myself to a bed at the youth hostel there. Then the second night I camp at
Pfeiffer Big Sur.
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:55:19 AM UTC-7, drew
Haha, a towel is on the list. don't worry, ive made that mistake before.
see, im fine sleeping on the ground, but my weakness is in wanting
something clean to put on when i wake up from riding all day and sleeping
on the ground. hence the shirts, which are not a problem on 2 or 3 day
rides. i
Gear:
Three T-shirts are fine. Do laundry along the way.
Are you bringing sunblock?
You'll need soap for the showers. And quarters.
You didn't list alcohol for the stove.
A light hat with a brim is nice for when the sun is out, and I
definitely recommend a wool hat for evenings.
Riding on
I don't take extra shirts, shorts, or pants. I wear them till I wash them,
then they dry on me. But eating paleo has the benefit of no BO from grains
and veggie oils. I'd skip the towel. Two pair underwear and alternate/wash
as needed. Enjoy! You'll have a blast. Post a tour report and photos
Actually, Anne, Colorado has been quite damp, and I've had nothing but rain
and high humidity on quite a few of my bikepacking trips the last three
years. So I stand by my no spare approach. Though I would not have
pre-ventile. The damp is why I've switched from a down sleeping bag to a
Wiggy
Fred from Big Hero 6 has the underwear thing figured out
4 day undies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGYkNuZCnpY
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 6:08:09 PM UTC-7, drew wrote:
Haha, a towel is on the list. don't worry, ive made that mistake before.
see, im fine sleeping on the ground, but my
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