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  1. Wade

    Car Radars

    Using the Bike Peddler mirror and the Cygolite Hypershot 350 rear flasher. An extremely bright rear flashing light will hopefully get the attention of a distracted driver. This light is visible for approximately 2 miles in bright daylight. Another key is to avoid roads with traffic. Here in...
  2. Wade

    An app for tracking where you have ridden

    Here’s an app that might interest some of you. https://wandrer.earth/ This app syncs with Strava and tracks all of the different roads that you have ridden. The app is free (although there is a premium version). I’ve ridden 17% of the roads in Franklin County so far this year. One great...
  3. Wade

    Last Ride Stats!

    I feel sorry for you guys with jobs. Beautiful morning today. 37.1 miles (about 14 gravel) 2:31 1105 ft of climbing Northeast Franklin County
  4. Wade

    Last Ride Stats!

    A few miles this week in northern Wisconsin.
  5. Wade

    Last Ride Stats!

    Friday July 12. 39.4 miles, 2:44. 1041 ft elevation. Southeastern Franklin County.
  6. Wade

    Rend Lake Bike Trail

    Putting a path completely around the lake is not likely. The northern areas are remote and don’t have campgrounds or other amenities other than hunting and fishing access. However, there are some great county roads around the north side. 21 Mine Road from Illinois 154 north to Spruce Road will...
  7. Wade

    End to end Illinois Ride

    It’s between $600-$700 for the week, depending on how early you register.
  8. Wade

    End to end Illinois Ride

    Guys, I am retired but work part time for Bicycle Illinois. They run a ride in August each year from Cairo to Chicago. Most people are surprised by the amount of climbing the first couple of days. It may be a bit late for most of you to plan for this year’s ride, but it’s a pretty challenging...
  9. Wade

    Back in Southern Illinois

    I plan to go check out the Rend Lake trails at North Marcum when the weather is a bit cooler. Also planning a trip down the Tunnel Hill trail as it’s only about 30 miles from the house. Meanwhile I am riding a lot of farm roads. Not much traffic here.
  10. Wade

    Back in Southern Illinois

    Just moved to Benton after being gone from Southern Illinois for 40 years. I do a good bit of supported touring these day. Also a bit of gravel and mountain biking.
  11. Wade

    What's the fastest you've ever rode on your bike?

    62 mph In Tennessee. That was 35 years ago. I’m too old for that now. Although I did hit a bit over 50 on a bike tour in Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago.
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