Yes, it is true I ride my 3 speeds on gravel or hardpack surfaces. As a matter of fact I do it quite frequently. Did the Wadhams to Avoca Trail (WTA) over the summer and it was real nice. It is made easier by changing the rear cog to a 22T which I have done to most of my 3's.
I do realize few are like me.
Having ridden countless times to Algonac/Harsen's Island area from home I usually try arrive at daybreak. I consider it quite a treat to catch the sunrise either during the ferry crossing or at the Algonac waterfront. The stamp of human activity is usually minimal and it is pretty much a one on one experience with the natural world. As many of you may know this event is on. Any of you from the Federation of Planetary Things (3 speeds) planning to participate?
Once I find out what the pace will be I will tune my sprocket ratio to spin at cadence. The contacts on Saturday via phone and email told me how this was going to go. Regardless of the cancellations I still went out and did the ride. Decided to ride out from home to the park (10 miles) just in case someone showed, not. Actually, that was fine and I rode the route solo.
It did start out chilly but I also commute to work so layering up is no big deal. With the ample sunshine and rising temps it did not take long to begin layering down. I rode for about 6 hours which included my return leg on graveled/dirt roads. After having such a great ride I just had no interest in listening to traffic noise along the M29 shoulder. I would estimate I did about 38-40 miles. This was the first time my 63 Raleigh left the tarmac. With a more upright position I even like it over my hardtail "mountain" bike. I won't set any speed records but we are touring, right? |
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