Bike Safety

Free Traffic Skills 101 course from LAB (League of American Bicyclists)
Here is the link. Traffic Skills Course. This is a must do for all cyclists.

Wind Power

I like this video. I would love to do this.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Here is the link for the Permanent Magnet Alternator Rotor this fits Delco 10SI or 12SI alternators.
Here is the link for the Stator I would like, the DC-540 will generate 12volts at 130rpm. Ideal for low wind areas. Low wind is defined as having an average wind speeds of 5-15mph.
Here is the Charge Controller I am looking at.
Here is the Charge Converter I am looking at.

Price list:
Delco 10SI alternator, $15 scrap yard.
Use Rectifier from 10SI alternator, 0$
Rotor, $109
Stator, $45
Charge Controller, $99
12v 2000watt converter, $100-$200
2-6in. PVC Pipe Caps?
1-6"X10' PVC Pipe?
1/4" Sheet of Plexiglas?
6" piece of 1" galvanized pipe.
Mounting stand?
Wire from wind generator to power bank?
20-30 amp in line fuse?
Batteries, $150 each

Bike Trip List (Created by Dennis Renner)

List for Bicycle Trips

Sunglasses and review mirror

Regular glasses and case

Bike pump

Bike tools

Spare brake and shift cable

Spare cable ties

Pedals

Spare tires and inner tubes

Bike shoes

Bike socks

Bicycle helmet

Bicycle Gloves

Bicycle lights, new batteries

Bicycle computer.

Camelback

Camera and all attachments

Oatmeal

Dried fruit

Mango

Sunflower seeds

Cashews

Pecans

Dehydrated foods

Emergency vitamin C

Vitamins

Ibuprofen

Clothes

Bike clothes

Short sleeve shirts

Long sleeve shirt

Long pants

Riding shorts

Underwear

Socks

Coat, winter fleece

Shoes, hiking,

Sandals, water

Windbreaker

Hat, foldable sun

Rain poncho or rain suit

Camping towel

Toothbrush

Deodorant

Toothpaste

Floss

Fingernail clippers?

Shaver

First aid kit, Small

Small sewing kit

Camp soap

Comb

Sun block

Spare rags for cleaning

(I use old socks in plastic sandwich bags)

Travel cloths line?

Bug repellant (non deet)?

Dry bags for separating items

Baby wipes?

Book to read?

Trip Log and pencil

Computer?

Panniers

Bob trailer and dry bag

Tent and ground cloth

Tent patch kit

Pillow

Sleeping bags

Camp mattress

Space blanket

Camp water container

Kettle

Bowl, plastic

Dishwashing sponge

Mutitool

Fork, knife and spoon, plastic

Camp stove and fuel

Cell Phone and charger

Spare batteries

Cigarette lighter

Maps.

I am sure I am forgetting something!

Next Fun Bike Tour

This was put together by my good friend Bob.

June 4th - Panguitch KOA, 435-676-2225. I reserved three sites (RV site and two Tent sites each with two tents per site, Under my name, Marks name, Kevins name). This will be the staging point for the start of the ride. If you plan on leaving a car at the start - you need to call them and make arrangements.

June 5&6 - Bryce Canyon NP is not reservable. (1st Days Ride)


June 7th - Broken Bow RV Park in Escalante, 435-826-4959. I've reserved for one RV site and four tents in the tent area. (2nd Days Ride)

June 8th - Pass above Boulder, no reservations, stay in one of three NF campgrounds (Oak Creek/Pleasant Creek/Singletree cmpgrds). (3rd Days Ride)


June 9th & 10 - Capitol Reef NP is not reservable. (4th Days Ride)

June 11th - Fish Lake Nat Forest cmpgrds 6 miles up Ut route 25, no reservations, also there is dispersed camping in the forest. (5th Days Ride)

June 12th - Otter Creek State Park - I've reserved two sites, number 25 and 43 across from one another. (6th Days Ride)

June 13th - back in Panguitch - I only reserved an RV site for the last night. You can set up a reservation if you do not want to drive home on the last day, Maggie and I plan on driving home the next morning. (7th Days Ride)

Another link

I will post Photos when I get back!

Bike ride link and survey question.

Check out the link and and let me know what you think.
Click Here "Bike Link".