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Adventure Cycling Maps SUCK!
They're printed on plain paper! And they're so small, and packed with somewhat superfluous info (who the hell cares about restaurants along the way, really). Just disappointed. They should be laminated, at the least, or printed on sturdier paper -- this is for touring, after all! Also, they really should be bigger -- perhaps better as a spiral-bound book? And more comprehensive -- I find googlemaps more useful! |
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Adventure Cycling Maps SUCK!
And you are somewhat of an idiot. The maps are indeed on paper but you can spill coffe or most anything slese on them and it wipes riught off so I really doubt that you evevn have them. They are meticulously researched for the best routes for cyclists to take. the next time you ride cross country wihich is proibably rather unlikely. just use any old road map you happen to have. or just a road atlas. that will be real easy to read as you are riding. |
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Adventure Cycling Maps SUCK!
your handlebars. Me, I just remember key junctions and turns. Spend my time looking around, you know? Like when you were tooling around in the office when you got your new 'bent? "Let's see, right at the water cooler, past the johns, right at HR and a long straight and I'm back! Hmm.. Interesting perspective from down here..." ;-P Joseph |
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Adventure Cycling Maps SUCK!
"NYC XYZ" wrote in message oups.com... [...] just use any old road map you happen to have. or just a road atlas. that will be real easy to read as you are riding. The old Gousha state maps the gas stations used to give you for free were the best maps ever. Rand McNally never knew how to make a map that anyone would ever want to look at. That's another thing -- you people actually mount a goddamned map on your handlebars. Me, I just remember key junctions and turns. Spend my time looking around, you know? Screw that handlebar crap. Carry your maps in your panniers and stop and check them out when you need to. Anyone passing by seeing you looking at a map will want to stop and help you out. It will give you an opportunity to have some very nice conversations with the locals. All locals take a certain pride in their locality and will be delighted to tell you more than you will ever want to know provided you show some interest and enthusiasm. Isn't that what adventure cycling is all about? Be sure to thank them whether you have obtained any useful information or not. Regards, Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
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Adventure Cycling Maps SUCK!
On 17 Aug 2006 14:03:08 -0700, "NYC XYZ"
wrote: wrote: And you are somewhat of an idiot. Well, you're definitely a pussy since you can't properly insult someone without tip-toeing about it. The maps are indeed on paper but you can spill coffe or most anything slese on them and it wipes riught off so I really doubt that you evevn have them. Yeah, the first thing I do when I get a map is spill water on it to see if it's waterproof. Should I try burning it, too? They are meticulously researched for the best routes for cyclists to take. Ayup, all that meticulous research in a 3x4 inch panel. What, there's a shortage of waterproof paper, or are adventure cyclists really cheap *******s? the next time you ride cross country wihich is proibably rather unlikely. Yeah, I don't wear spandex or helmets or gloves or clipless shoes. just use any old road map you happen to have. or just a road atlas. that will be real easy to read as you are riding. That's another thing -- you people actually mount a goddamned map on your handlebars. Me, I just remember key junctions and turns. Spend my time looking around, you know? You gave yourself away; you've never been on a real bike trip. |
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Adventure Cycling Maps SUCK!
"R Brickston" rb20170REMOVE.yahoo.com@ wrote in message ... On 17 Aug 2006 14:03:08 -0700, "NYC XYZ" wrote: [...] That's another thing -- you people actually mount a goddamned map on your handlebars. Me, I just remember key junctions and turns. Spend my time looking around, you know? You gave yourself away; you've never been on a real bike trip. A real bike trip is only 50% enjoyment. The other 50% is pure aggravation. This is why tourists pay the big bucks to others to look after them. No one should ever go on a bike trip unless you have a sense of adventure. It is mostly something that only a young person should do. By the time you are my age you are permanently ****ed off at just about everything and are no longer fit for travel of any kind. Regards, Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
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Adventure Cycling Maps SUCK!
Edward Dolan wrote: A real bike trip is only 50% enjoyment. The other 50% is pure aggravation. Hehe, no wonder they don't mind 3x4-inch map panels! This is why tourists pay the big bucks to others to look after them. No one should ever go on a bike trip unless you have a sense of adventure. That's me! I'm up for adventure...intelligent adventure...was hoping these AC maps would help in that regard...as it is, they're better than nothing -- but gosh, that's a pretty low standard.... It is mostly something that only a young person should do. By the time you are my age you are permanently ****ed off at just about everything and are no longer fit for travel of any kind. Who'd ever have thought Saint Ed was actually the original hell on wheels! All you need is a fine young female thing to ride...with you! She'll make the stars seem bright as fireworks at night, and make them appear like multiple suns during the day! May I suggest a latina? I have the map to their hearts.... Regards, Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
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Adventure Cycling Maps SUCK!
On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 03:53:31 -0500, "Edward Dolan"
wrote: "R Brickston" rb20170REMOVE.yahoo.com@ wrote in message .. . On 17 Aug 2006 14:03:08 -0700, "NYC XYZ" wrote: [...] That's another thing -- you people actually mount a goddamned map on your handlebars. Me, I just remember key junctions and turns. Spend my time looking around, you know? You gave yourself away; you've never been on a real bike trip. A real bike trip is only 50% enjoyment. The other 50% is pure aggravation. True for some, but with experience you can cut that aggravation down to 10 or 20%. Most of this reduction, at least in my case, comes down to reducing what you carry, having the proper equipment and researching the trip before you hit the road. This is why tourists pay the big bucks to others to look after them. No one should ever go on a bike trip unless you have a sense of adventure. It is mostly something that only a young person should do. By the time you are my age you are permanently ****ed off at just about everything and are no longer fit for travel of any kind. Regards, Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
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