Comments for The Epicurean Cyclist

Comment on A Bike (Fly) Fishing Primer by paul

paul — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:28:33 +0000

Great post and very interesting. I’ve been thinking of taking up fly fishing, you’ve convinced me to look deeper into it.

Comment on Fly Rods for Bike Touring by The Velo Hobo

The Velo Hobo — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:34:50 +0000

Hi Russ,

Jason Klass, a well known blogger in the Ultralight Backpacking world, started a new website dedicated to UL backpacking with flyfishing gear. He feature the Japanese rod your carrying as well. Your recent visit has peaked my interest in getting back into fishing and tying.

here’s the address to Jason’s site:
http://backpackflyfishing.com/blog/

Jack

Comment on Review: Exped Air Pillow vs. Cocoon Travel Pillow by Tim Leckie

Tim Leckie — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:54:34 +0000

I’ve always found travel pillows to be useless, (though I take your recommendation on board). An Ortlieb front pannier, filled with soft things and popped inside my jacket, works fine for me.

Comment on Spotted: Women’s Cycling Capes by Rocket Fuel capes on Epicurean Cyclist | Rocket Fuel – Vintage Cycling Style

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:56:30 +0000

[...] all the amazing coverage of the Sydney Tweed Ride our gorgeous new Rocket Fuel ladies capes got a review over at The Epicurean Cyclist. Russ thinks the capes would be a perfect gift for a lady cyclist and [...]

Comment on Fly Rods for Bike Touring by BikeManDan.com

BikeManDan.com — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:15:06 +0000

Intriguing!

Is there concern over possible toxicity? I’ve heard there are a lot of waterways where it’s not wise to fish but then again, it could be all malarkey and hearsay

Comment on Long Term Review: VO Leather Tape by Tim Leckie

Tim Leckie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:56:12 +0000

Hi,
Just answered the question myself. It’s a Go Pro video camera…..right?

Comment on Long Term Review: VO Leather Tape by Tim Leckie

Tim Leckie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:42:29 +0000

Hi,
What’s that “thingumybob” in white strapped onto your handle-bars?

Comment on Keen Sandals - 7 month, 5000 mile review by burnhamish

burnhamish — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:34:50 +0000

I own both the Newports and the commuter sandals. I bought the Newports just before my first trip to Walt Disney World two years ago, and they were great! They are my summer footwear of choice. I have only had one issue with the pull loop on the heel strap of one coming loose, which I remedied with crude sewing skills.

The commuter sandals are a different feel entirely, but I manage to commute in them, and even rode most of last year’s RAGBRAI in them. Lace adjustment is crucial, and I replaced the non-elastic stock laces on the commuters with elastic (these aren’t racing shoes, after all) to provide some give. If my right big toe doesn’t go numb after this year’s RAGBRAI, I know I have the right lace setup.

Thanks for the review, Russ!

Comment on Fly Rods for Bike Touring by SpencerSalmon

SpencerSalmon — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:56:34 +0000

Would you say the Tenkara rod is good for beginners, or does it take more technique to use it right?

Comment on Review: Exped Air Pillow vs. Cocoon Travel Pillow by Logan

Logan — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:15:28 +0000

Hey Russ! We want to purchase a couple of these pillows through your affiliate link but it appears the link above directs to the REI homepage. Will the affiliate link still work if it doesn’t direct to the product page?

Thanks!