Anybody ever been on a Vermont Bike Tour to the Tuscan Coast
Apr 7th, 2005, 06:46 PM
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For what purpose (ttt)?
What additional information are you looking for?
You've received some excellent advice so far. Yes, pack light. Yes, contact them for specific recommendations for clothing. Yes, take appropriate clothing. Yes, train before you leave so you'll enjoy the day's ride.
What unanswered questions might you have?
What additional information are you looking for?
You've received some excellent advice so far. Yes, pack light. Yes, contact them for specific recommendations for clothing. Yes, take appropriate clothing. Yes, train before you leave so you'll enjoy the day's ride.
What unanswered questions might you have?
Apr 7th, 2005, 07:33 PM
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<Amyb wrote: I'm still up in the air as to what is good raingear, but will find a good raincoat or something suitable before I go.>
Any light weight breathable jacket will work, but I like one with armpit zippers and adjustable wrist cuffs. If it is warmer out, you can open the pit zips a few inches and adjust the cuffs so that air goes up your sleeves and you stay dry but not hot. When it's cool you do the opposite. Just make sure that the material is waterproof AND breathable, or you'll broil. Some people like hoods (over or under the helmet), others don't. If you go hoodless, make sure that you can tighten the neck closure comfortably or you'll end up with water draining down your neck. The Tuscan coast may be warm enough that you don't need to worry about rain pants, but even in the 60's you get pretty cold fast in a rain with a breeze and rain pants keep you comfortable. I use pants with full leg zips so that inbetween showers, I can just zipper the pants open, stay cool and not have to put them on and off. Most days that it rains seem to consist of a series of showers rather than pouring all day. I actually don't mind riding in the rain on bike trips with decent rain gear -- you see a landscape that one doesn't normally explore.
Any light weight breathable jacket will work, but I like one with armpit zippers and adjustable wrist cuffs. If it is warmer out, you can open the pit zips a few inches and adjust the cuffs so that air goes up your sleeves and you stay dry but not hot. When it's cool you do the opposite. Just make sure that the material is waterproof AND breathable, or you'll broil. Some people like hoods (over or under the helmet), others don't. If you go hoodless, make sure that you can tighten the neck closure comfortably or you'll end up with water draining down your neck. The Tuscan coast may be warm enough that you don't need to worry about rain pants, but even in the 60's you get pretty cold fast in a rain with a breeze and rain pants keep you comfortable. I use pants with full leg zips so that inbetween showers, I can just zipper the pants open, stay cool and not have to put them on and off. Most days that it rains seem to consist of a series of showers rather than pouring all day. I actually don't mind riding in the rain on bike trips with decent rain gear -- you see a landscape that one doesn't normally explore.
Oct 11th, 2007, 06:44 AM
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Hi CJ,
I, Mare, & my belly are surviving & we will be in Fla. soon. Can u call me at work. We do not have your e-mail or phone. 877-777-1371. 10/11/07. U R hard to track down!
Thanks, gk & mk
I, Mare, & my belly are surviving & we will be in Fla. soon. Can u call me at work. We do not have your e-mail or phone. 877-777-1371. 10/11/07. U R hard to track down!
Thanks, gk & mk
