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NC to FL 770 miles
Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Travels and Adventures forum. To start off i got a $20 Schwinn traveler, 70 vintage, I rebuilt the bike. new tubes tires cables brake ...  | | 
09-26-2009, 08:12 PM
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| |  NC to FL 770 miles
To start off i got a $20 Schwinn traveler, 70 vintage, I rebuilt the bike. new tubes tires cables brake pads handlebars and chain. I cleaned and greased bearings. Grubee 49cc kit front and rear racks @ gallon gas can saddle bags handlebar bag. single burner camp stove, tent, sleeping bag, spear parts tools. I Pod for entertainment.. 200 miles per day 4 day trip. I will be leaving in 4 weeks end of October pics and updates to come  http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...7f2bb8ef7a.jpg
Last edited by markeatmark : 10-20-2009 at 07:16 PM.
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09-26-2009, 08:22 PM
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| | Re: NC to FL 770 miles
Good luck! Took me a month to rack up 200 miles.
Just did a little math here, you'll have to ride 8 hours at an average speed of 25 mph to do 200 miles per day. OUCH!
More realistically it will be closer to 12 hours per day counting rest/fuel/your butt's asleep stops and doing an average of 20 mph.
Wish I could attempt something like this. |
09-26-2009, 08:27 PM
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| | Re: NC to FL 770 miles
Good luck! Be safe! Take pictures! And most important have fun! |
09-26-2009, 09:15 PM
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| | Re: NC to FL 770 miles
yes thanks. 8 to 10 hours a day I've been training my butt i ride a road bike/no motor/ 30 miles every day weather permitting about 3 hours in the saddle |
09-27-2009, 06:26 PM
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| | Re: NC to FL 770 miles
Live in the moment. Once you begin your trip, take the time to enjoy your surroundings rather than worrying about how you're going to get through the longest route you've planned or how you'll ever manage to make it through the hottest temperatures. Focus on the immediate ride and enjoy every minute of it.
Take pictures of your cross country trip at every opportunity. You'll be thrilled to have those pictures to trigger memories of such a momentous occasion and everyone back home will be happy to share your adventure through them as well. |
09-28-2009, 03:48 AM
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| | Re: NC to FL 770 miles
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09-28-2009, 06:07 AM
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| | Re: NC to FL 770 miles
Awesome! I can't wait to see your progressing, and finally, the finished build.  Good frame, nice. Are you going to keep it red, or are you going to custom paint it? |
09-28-2009, 06:14 PM
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| | Re: NC to FL 770 miles
Yes Its staying red. i already reassemble. so no fresh paint for me butt well see =]
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09-29-2009, 05:15 PM
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| | Re: NC to FL 770 miles
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Originally Posted by markeatmark  To start off i got a $20 Schwinn traveler, 70 vintage, I rebuilt the bike. new tubes tires cables brake pads handlebars and chain. I cleaned and greased bearings. Grubee 49cc kit front and rear racks @ gallon gas can saddle bags handlebar bag. single burner camp stove, tent, sleeping bag, spear parts tools. I Pod for entertainment.. 200 miles per day 4 day trip. I will be leaving in 4 weeks end of October pics and updates to come |
Please wear your St.Christopher medallion ......that's going to be quite the entrepid ride for you ....200 miles a day isn't really feasible....you will encounter numerous pitfalls upon your journey....be prepared and take care.....good luck !
Laters,
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09-29-2009, 05:26 PM
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| | Re: NC to FL 770 miles
You're on one heck of a mission. I need to do a long tour next summer I think. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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