Arthritic Bourbon Bikepacking

If you are considering bikepacking the Katy Trail, you'll want to listen to this episode. We'll talk about Jerry's top 5 "Watering Holes" along the Katy Trail. These are joints to get food and beverage that you should consider on your bikepacking trip. We also talk about riding the full Katy Trail from East to West and things to consider if you are considering going that direction on your ride.

In this episode we talk The Katy Trail. An extended ride from West to East of the full Katy Trail that we organized to do with a few friends. We talk about the places we camped along the way, the eating locations, and the local joints that are places to stop. Everyone should at least try to ride the nations longest single rail trail.

This is a recent ride for Jerry and we review a bit about cycling around the South Dakota Bad Lands as well as a 3 day trip on the George S. Mickelson Trail. If you aren't familiar with the Mickelson, this is a 108.8 mile rail trail that runs from Deadwood, SD to Edgemont, SD from North to South in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Don't sleep on this trail folks, it is a beauty.

A 3 day organized ride, the Kentucky Bourbon Country Burn is a yearly event in the Lexington, KY area that offers amazing routes, stunning horse country views, and endless supplies of bourbon to sample and purchase. Don't overlook this ride for a location that offers an amazing area to check out.

https://www.bourboncountryburn.com/

In today's episode, we talk about Jerry's ride across South Dakota better known as RASDAK. We learn about the locations, the process of this supported ride, and the highlights of the event where he rode over 500 miles across the beautiful state of South Dakota on the Salsa Fargo.

In today's episode, we talk about bikepacking southern Arizona. We started off in Tucson, headed out to Tombstone, and cruised around the Tucson Mountian Park area. It's a beautiful area filled with amazing Saguaro cactus and desert landscape.

Today's episode is a fun one where we talk through Jerry's 8 greatest bike crashes. Some of these are from the good old days, some are from bikepacking trips. All of them have lessons we should all learn from, haha.

If you are out there on a bikepacking adventure, you might not have ready access to a doctors office, pharmacy, or even a hospital/ER. Having an adequate first aid kit can solve many of your problems or at the very least, tide you over until you can get safely to a physician or pharmacy. Today's episode talks through all the details that might help you create the ultimate first aid kit for your next bikepacking adventure whether just down the road, or into other countries.

Today, Jerry and I discuss 10 Maintenance Items you should perhaps consider with your bike that have been crossing his mind lately with his Salsa Fargo.

It happens to the best of us...we can all lose motivation to get on the bike. Everything from weather to fitness level can contribute. Today we are talking about strategies that make you want to get out on the bike.

In today's episode, we talk about the pros and cons of a Rohloff Hub and Gates Belt Drive. If you've been considering this setup as a possibility, you will definitely want to tune in to learn more.

Today's episode is all about bikepacking in cold weather. What are the tools, tips, and tricks to staying warm during the winter months that help to get you out there biking.

A 2 day adventure with Jerry as he bikepacked across MIssouri in September 2021 for charity.  Lizzy's Walk of Faith Foundation raises money each year, and since we know the family that founded this non-profit, it is a great opportunity to raise money for a good cause.  Jerry has always had a heart for raising money for good causes when he can combine it with cycling, so this was a perfect chance to combine both.  With a facebook campaign he set off riding from the Kansas border at Stateline road all the way to Hannibal, MO and the Mississippi River.

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One of the oldest and largest cycling events in the nation is the Hotter'n Hell Hundred down in Wichita Falls, TX.  Jerry tood a ride on the great adventure earlier in the year and we wanted to do a podcast about his time there.  As well we wanted to talk a little about the concept of Randonneuring and his goals/adventurers in this type of bikepacking/cycle touring.

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Jerry went on a solo bikepacking trip down the east coast of Florida back in May, and today he outlines where he started, finished, and the adventures in between.  Enjoy this episode of Arthritic Bourbon Bikepackers.

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If you've cycled all day long on a bikepacking trip or cycling tour, you know running lights all day long is extremely difficult in that batteries on most lights simply won't last.  It's proven that lights on bicycles decreases the risk of being struck by vehicles and certainly is required after dark hours so what's the solution?  A son hub dynamo and a sinewave cycles light. This solution Jerry went for on his Salsa Fargo has helped eliminate the problem of lights for long rides and also gives a possible solution to trickle charge a battery pack along the way as well!  Thanks for bringing the Fargo down, Jerry and giving us all a chance to see the new setup :)

Today's discussion is a post ride overview from Jerry on his latest tour down south for some Hot Florida Touring.  Then a cargo van trip back to St. Louis, and riding the Full Katy Trail.  We wrap it up with a quick chat about new saddles and the joys of adjustments.

In the episode we will discuss the Fabio's Chest Bikepacking Bag made by Ronnie "Ultraromance" in partnership with Swift Industries.  This bag can be found, when in stock, at www.ronsbikes.com so if you keep a watch out, you might see it available at times.

If you are cycle touring or bikepacking,  you often need to think about how much and by what methods you are going to carry your water.  Hydration is important and during these times, some of the options for access to water aren't available as they were before.  Join us for the discussion!

We have the benefit of some amazing local bike shops here in our area.  Today we will discuss what makes a great local bike shop and how to take advantage of the knowledge/experience that these veteran cyclists can give when you are ready to start making upgrades.

Today's episode is on how to ride long distances.  We give tips on how to stay in the saddle to accomplish those long days of bicycle touring.  Whether it is to accomplish more miles, or just be in better condition once you arrive, we'll give some advice on things that can help you get into long mile shape.

Today we talk about cycling during a Pandemic.  We discuss the safety and what things we are seeing in our area and round out the episode talking a bit about the ECR and Fargo likes/changes that might be coming up.

The Salsa Fargo.  Is it a mountain bike?  A touring bike?  Or is it possible that it's the one bike which can do almost anything?  Today we talk with my buddy Jerry about the evolution of his touring bike, the Salsa Fargo.  From getting rid of drop bars to switch over to Velo Orange Crazy Bars, to the Brooks Saddle, to the Rohloff Hub with Gates Carbon Belt drive, we'll talk about how is bike continues to change until it's the perfect on and off road machine.

As we wrap up two weeks in Southwest Florida, we talk about how we cycled this area, the challenges of mixed surface, and getting creative with provisioning.

We've learned a couple of things about cycling around on an island during some vacation time at Little Gasparilla Island, Florida.  Today we take a little time to discuss what things we've picked up along the way that are simple tips/tricks we have learned.

Today's episode is about keeping those hands warm while cycling on cold weather days.  We talk a bit about other tips as well as a possible winter time project.

Today's episode is a little bit about how to handle things like dogs you encounter while riding, tips, strategies on those encounters.  As well we discuss a long 120 mile ride with some cold weather and strategies on what worked and didn't work in cold weather.

Today we are releasing the podcast which was recorded in the middle of the bike tour.  We discuss some of the hurdles of this ride, our location, camping setup, and real time overview of how things are going.  Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss planning a bicycle tour.  We have an upcoming conference to attend in Asheville, NC and it sounds like a perfect opportunity to plan a bikepacking trip.  We'll take the Salsa Fargo and the Trek FX3 out with us and get in some ride time as well as do a little camping.

In today's episode of Arthritic Bourbon Bikers, we discuss Bicycle Touring Training.  If you want to enjoy and have a positive experience on your bicycle tours, you will have to put some time into training for your rides.  Today we will talk about tips and tricks we've learned about training for rides that are practical and useful in ensuring that you enjoy your bicycle tour.  Things like improving your fitness level, time in the saddle, and food and nutrition.  Hope you enjoy this episode on training for your cycle touring.

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We know there are multiple kinds of cycle touring bags and methods for carrying gear.  Today we will discuss many of the options we have tried and/or are currently using to carry stuff on a bicycle tour with everything from panniers to bikepacking bags.  We'll talk tips and strategies for the different bags and what we've found useful.

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In our introductory episode, we want to discuss the purpose of the podcast, why the name, and our approach/history a bit.  You'll learn about these mid life cycle tour riders and why at our age, it takes a little anti-inflammatory meds and an occasional shot of bourbon to make touring work :)

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