I used the same trailer that I used to load with babies. This time, I loaded it with a Coleman stove, a cooler, some chairs, and beach toys. Those former babies, now cyclists of some accomplishment, rode on their own or served as stokers.
If Fathers' day is about dads spending a day in a way that celebrates fatherhood and favorite things to do, our bike-to-the-beach morning hit the mark perfectly. We laughed, adventured, ate breakfast burritos, climbed trees, and talked. It's good to be a cycling dad with cycling kids.
Fathers Mark and Don
A you a woman concerned about your looks?
If you want to remain attractive. Please don't get anything lifted, tucked, or bo-toxed. Just get a bicycle and ride.
Take a tip from these women of Amsterdam. We at s24o calls this the Amsterdam Hotness Regime. Your full beauty, and radiance will show when you're out on the roadways on a bicycle or cargo-bicycle. It's way cheaper than the alternatives. And you'll be much hotter for it.
Here's a wonderful and good-spirited comparison of many of the long-tail bicycle options on the current market. I feel that the long-tail is a great bike for those interested in the S240 lifestyle.
For those interested in camping by bicycle, there are great options here--especially for those of us who like to lash the longboard and and also a package of beer to our steed.
Here's what it's all about. Note how the poster used a standard, stainless water bottle as a cooking tool. Sweet!
This is darn wonderful!
A group of families. No cars. Camping!
By Mark McClure
An S24O site founder
In my quest to lighten my load for mountainous O’s,
I’ve decided to forgo my gasoline stove and carry only
a photon stove.
I’ve been messing around with pop-can alcohol stoves for
a couple of years now. They’re dirt cheap – you can buy one
on eBay for about $20 – and Zen elegant. Here’s a really informative article about them.
Alcohol stoves are ideal for S24’s. They are very light (20 g), trouble-free, silent, clean-burning. They’re amazingly stingy with fuel; a couple tablespoons will bring a liter of water to boil. Although I treasure my old brass Svea with its patina of tours, the reality is it’s noisy and demands patience and even an adroit user can easily wind up with a fireball. Also, the fuel is poisonous, stinks if leaked, and is hard to find in small amounts.
There are many readily available forms of suitable alcohol, like methylated spirits, Heet (yellow bottle), even drinking alcohol of sufficient proof.
Drinking alcohol – ethanol – is the ideal alcohol fuel because it is non-toxic. How many stove fuels can claim that? Also, if ascending mountain passes, it is the most concentrated of all alcoholic beverages, so you can take less. In fact, a tablespoon of Everclear or my personal favorite, Spirytus, a Polish vodka, is the equivalent to a can of beer, a fact which makes it real easy to have way too much.
I think the stove will satisfy all my needs for a quick overnighter where all I want to do is heat things up, especially water, instead of true cooking. I’ll post a report on our return.
Field Reports:
“A beautifully quiet experience; no deafening roar whilst awaiting the pot to boil.”
“As I recall, the stove worked great. Everclear certainly is flammable!”
It’s important to remember the power of a capful of of sprityus
- Mark “Make it a Double” McClure
I need to go look at this at the local sporting goods store. I wonder how much it weighs. On some of the S24Os, I ride very, very heavy. This looks like it might weigh ten Lbs. But what luxury! I think it'd be worth it. Since I don't camp a whole lot, I like the idea of being up off the ground. Also, I sleep VERY well on cots. Not sure why, but this thing looks great. Anyone have one?
Update: I just looked and it weighs 20 lbs. (!!). Still, it'd be easy to transport on my Xtracycle. So I'll put it on my wish list. I just love the design.
Here's a very interesting item that seems great for touring. A titanium "Spork." Practical and TITANIUM.
I love the Think Geek site.
The Spork comes in around 10 bucks!
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8ace/zoom/
Finally, I have plans to volunteer for this ride next month. If you're looking for a great and beautiful organized ride, this one is said to be amazing.
The Goleta Valley Cycling Club invites you to the 28th Annual People Powered Ride, Wine Harvest Festival on October 7, 2007.
The rides tour the scenic Santa Barbara County wine country and surrounding hills. The start/finish is at “Crossroads”, the Firestone Meadow near the intersection of Foxen Canyon and Zaca Station roads, four miles north of Los Olivos.
ROUTES (all new this year)
Cabernet 100 Mile. From Los Olivos to Sisquoc, back through Los Alamos, on to Lompoc and return. This route has several challenging climbs.
Merlot Metric. Through Los Alamos joining the 100 mile route to Lompoc and return including some challenging climbs.
Chardonnay 30 Mile. Although short, the ride to Los Alamos and back has some serious climbing.
REGISTRATION
All riders must pre-register. NO DAY-OF-RIDE REGISTRATION. Register online at www.Active.com (no fees), more information at www.goletabike.org.
A big tip of the helmet to Mr. David Blaine of Spokane, Washington--chef and cyclist.
From this post found on the "internets" we learn that he's been using the overnight ride to prepare for a big trip in the future. Yet another good reason for the s24o.
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Dominic Dougherty said:
Rather than purchasing a "pop-can" stove for $20 on E-bay, why not get a REAL alcohol stove for $12. Check... read more
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Go Go S24O said:
[this is good]Great post, Mark. That is some bottle of vodka -- so useful in so many ways. I wonder what it... read more
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Like2Bike said:
[这个好]This would be good for camping in marshy areas. read more
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Go Go S24O said:
It's possible to get a "coffee bike" for 1000 right now. Not as feature rich as the Xtracycle, but cool. read more
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