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    Extreme Cold Over Mitts Non-Heated

    I just got some neoprene over gloves designed for skiing in extremely cold conditions and thought I'd pass it along: www.dryguy.net Under "Insulation" and scroll down. The large fits a little loosely over my insulated Tourmaster gloves. Some other good stuff for cold weather like a portable...
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    Ride Motorcycle to Skiing

    My latest hair-brained scheme goes like this: 1. Wear ski outfit under AGATT. 2. Ride motorcycle with minimal luggage to Angels Camp. Elevation appro. 1400 '. 3.Use Ski bus to get to slopes at Bear Valley. www.calaverastransit.com/skibus.htm 4. Rent skis, boots, & poles. www.bearvalley.com...
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    Am I Evil and Crazy to Use ACA Routing?

    I got the long distance bug and want to plan a coast to coast route for 2009. Checking google I found Adventure Cycling Association maps for sale that detail The original 1976 BikeCentennial Route that alot of cyclists still use. It starts in Astoria and will take a more northern route adding a...
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    Car Free Day 9am-1pm SF Embarcadero Today

    SF Weather: low 55 High 65 Sunny The Embarcadero waterfont street is open for foot traffic, bicycles, wheelchairs, roller skates, skateboards and what-have-you non-motorized traffic today, Sunday Aug. 31 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. It's part of a worldwide movement that started in Bogota...
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    Southwest Touring Website

    I'm planning an extended ride to Nevada, Southern Utah, and Arizona next month and thought I'd share a website I'm finding very helpful: www.americansouthwest.net
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    Favorite, Least Favorite Road Signs

    Any actual Road Sign: State, National Park, Military, Town, Hand-made or posted. Imaginary signs are welcome, but actual signs, even if no longer existing are best. The main idea is how Road Signs can take on a personal meaning for us as Riders. Pics appreciated as always. Here's mine. Favorite...
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    Safest Place For Paperwork If Pulled Over?

    I have a question. I haven't been pulled over for awhile and I carry my registration, proof of insurance card and driver's license inside my leather jacket. I realize now it could look like I was going for a weapon to reach into my jacket to retrieve my paperwork from this location. I have had...
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    NWS Warns High Winds 40-50 mph Gusts Tues.

    High Wind Warning issued by National Weather Service, Tues. night thru Wed. especially in the hills throughout the Bay Area with Gusts expected to top or exceed 50 mph. Just a Heads Up to all riders, particularly the Newbies and Returning like myself.
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