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  1. Cosmic

    Benefits of travelling by bike rather than walking?

    The only additional advantage to touring that was not yet mentioned is how FUN it is. Maybe it's because I've only recently gotten into cycling, but I find that descending hills and crossing open areas is more enjoyable on a bike than it is on foot.
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    Salutations from Olympia- Preparing for Launch

    UPDATE: I've got all my shit together! I found a sweet touring bike and loaded it up with versatile gear, quit my job, and have been riding every day for the last two weeks to make sure my systems are streamlined. I've been keeping within a 50mi radius of Olympia, cycling ~40mi per day, building...
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    Salutations from Olympia- Preparing for Launch

    I've made it up to the Hoh twice so far, for two days and one night each trip. It was mystical- my new favorite forest in the world. I saw my first elk, and met a wildlife photographer who's spending 6 months out there following the elk herds. I've read some of your posts; sounds like you had a...
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    Salutations from Olympia- Preparing for Launch

    I came to Washington for some temporary work, and decided to stay for the rainforests, islands, mountains, and rivers. That's the stuff I like most, so if I'm not out unicycling, I'm out exploring. Now I sleep on the couch of a relative in Olympia, and work part-time to pay off the car I arrived...