Posts by Peter Martinez37

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Best rain gear recommendations? in Cycling · Sep 30, 2012

The top half of my Nama tracksuit—specifically that windbreaker membrane—actually held up during a 40-minute ride through the rain. I stayed bone dry the whole time, though it got a little sweaty inside. All in all, pretty decent performance.

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Best rain gear recommendations? in Cycling · Sep 16, 2012

http://www.amazon.com/Motocentric-Mo...=cm_cr_pr_pb_t gear http://www.amazon.com/Motocentric-Mo...=pd_sbs_auto_1
maybe something like this combo

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Aug 28, 2012

Donna Wells74 said:Ugh, I can't even do weekdays—only weekends work for me. And honestly, I'm heading out to Vicksburg this weekend, so that's out too. I was thinking more like mid-to-late September 😁 Btw, I haven't managed to get the trunk mounted yet, so I still have to drag that metal monstrosity of mine somewhere to get it all put together...

I actually have five free days in September—including a full week and a Saturday—so I’d at least jump in to handle part of the trip🙂

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Aug 12, 2012

http://www.bikemap.net/route/1768458...ype=ts_terrain
Here’s the route. ☕

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Jul 29, 2012

Peter Martinez37 said:http://imageshack.us/g/69/img113vb.jpg/

The second link actually shows the pictures.

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Jul 29, 2012

Peter Martinez37 said:http://my.imageshack.us/my_gallery/

http://imageshack.us/g/69/img113vb.jpg/

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Jul 28, 2012

http://my.imageshack.us/my_gallery/

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Jul 27, 2012

http://www.bikemap.net/route/1734686...ype=ts_terrain

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Jul 27, 2012

http://www.bikemap.net/route/1734671...ype=ts_terrain

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Jul 26, 2012

Gregory Thomas12 said:I think you guys totally misunderstood my point about the tours.
Those three links—let's say it's roughly 60 miles in a single day.
I just don't know what the roads are like between Mikleuška and Garić town.
And I have no idea why I even doubled back through Garešnica just to hit KT—could've gone straight there and cut the trip short, honestly. What is there to see in KT anyway?
Unless, of course, it's not enough distance for you folks coming from Chicago?

It’s catastrophic, frankly. As for that wine route near Kutina—you might find a decent church or something along the way, but if I’m reading this right and that whole loop is meant for one day, then yeah, fine, it's a solid route. Whatever.

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Jul 26, 2012

Gregory Thomas12 said:The road from Jelenski to Podgarić is solid—after Jelenski, there’s an 8% climb, I think.
It drags on a bit longer. 🙂
I don't know what your exact plans were, so no offense intended, but here it is.🙂

Here:
Tell me what you like and what you don't. Just say it.
Anything else you want to see or hit up? 🙂
We're looking at maybe one day—ending up at Lake Ilok. You should be able to camp there.
Peter Martinez37 has ridden some of these roads before, so he knows the deal. If you want, I can scout a few more stretches to check the surface conditions. 🙂
Plus, we need to account for the gravel and all that. 🙂

I split this into three parts since I couldn't merge them, but here they are in order. 🙂
http://www.bikemap.net/route/1731223...ype=ts_terrain ---1
http://www.bikemap.net/route/1731218...ype=ts_terrain ----2
http://www.bikemap.net/route/1731208...ype=ts_terrain ----3

You can camp at Lake Ilok. As for the routes, I like part 3 best—the climb toward Garešnica is longer than the others, but it isn't nearly as steep.

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Jul 26, 2012

hiddenmason8 said:What's the road like from Jelenski to Podgarić? Any massive climbs—I mean long ones? It’s been ages since I rode that stretch and my memory is shot.

Maybe the crew from Sisak will join in too...👍

The road is solid—there's just one climb at about 10% grade.5.6 miles>

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Jul 25, 2012

II. Yosemite - Voloder Route 20 miles: Poplar Bluff - Upper Jelenski - Yosemite - Voloder - Upper Gračenica - Lower Gračenica - Osekovo - Poplar Bluff;
It hits everything—old churches, killer scenery, ancient sites where they found black gold (tar pits), the heart of local vineyards, the Lonja Nature Park area, a little wooden chapel, and even some Roman ruins.
It’s a solid route. And here's another one from the King I collection 11 miles: Lipovljani - Piljenice - Kraljev Velika - Lipovljani;
Expect great views, old mills, the scenic landscape around Piljenice, rustic wooden houses, and that classic small-town vibe.

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Midwest cyclists: Best routes around Moslavina Mountain and nearby? in Cycling · Jul 23, 2012

If you're interested, drop your routes here—landscape shots, bike pics, whatever experiences you've had--just let me know.

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