Comments on: Other things I’ve learned http://www.thedreamtour.org/blog/2006/08/19/other-things-ive-learned/ Bicycling 48 states to show that having diabetes does not mean giving up your dreams Thu, 8 Jan 2009 21:10:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Larry Newman http://www.thedreamtour.org/blog/2006/08/19/other-things-ive-learned/#comment-2127 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:44:34 +0000 http://www.thedreamtour.org/blog/2006/08/19/other-things-ive-learned/#comment-2127 I agree with Pete's point. After a number of tours, including RAGBRAI, use PSds or Crank Brothers. The Crank Bros allow even more float, which is critical if you have limited time to adjust them before the ride. A lot of people on RAGBRAI carry Tevas, flip flops, etc, and they have to make the switch. Even being able to put down one foot securely without standing on a cleat is a safety and comfort improvement. I agree with Pete’s point. After a number of tours, including RAGBRAI, use PSds or Crank Brothers. The Crank Bros allow even more float, which is critical if you have limited time to adjust them before the ride. A lot of people on RAGBRAI carry Tevas, flip flops, etc, and they have to make the switch. Even being able to put down one foot securely without standing on a cleat is a safety and comfort improvement.

]]> by: Dirk http://www.thedreamtour.org/blog/2006/08/19/other-things-ive-learned/#comment-2126 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 15:57:08 +0000 http://www.thedreamtour.org/blog/2006/08/19/other-things-ive-learned/#comment-2126 Peter, Re: Item #6 -- While hiking in the Smokies, I would always take a pair of moccasins along to wear around camp. Nothing worse than dragging those heavy boots around camp on your feet after you wear them all day. I would suggest buying a pair of moccasins or flip-flops and stuff them into you rear bag or under your seat. Yesyesyes I realize the rear bag is full. Maybe strapped to the top or on the side. Then when you need to walk a distance greater than the Look pedal system allows you switch to the alternate system and carry the cleated shoes or tie them to the bike. Just a thought Dirk Peter,
Re: Item #6 — While hiking in the Smokies, I would always take a pair of moccasins along to wear around camp. Nothing worse than dragging those heavy boots around camp on your feet after you wear them all day.

I would suggest buying a pair of moccasins or flip-flops and stuff them into you rear bag or under your seat. Yesyesyes I realize the rear bag is full. Maybe strapped to the top or on the side. Then when you need to walk a distance greater than the Look pedal system allows you switch to the alternate system and carry the cleated shoes or tie them to the bike.

Just a thought

Dirk

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