Why are we here?

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Gary Gilbert

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Mar 24, 2025, 9:45:01 AMMar 24
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Seems to me this group has devolved from a group of “pfreds” describing their adventures to a group with people selling “almost new” stuff.

Any reason to continue?

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DancesWithCars

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Mar 24, 2025, 10:13:54 AMMar 24
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It's kinda off season
So may pick up with your journals,
How to questions,
And general comradeship
as the season progresses....


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DancesWithCars

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Mar 24, 2025, 10:14:21 AMMar 24
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Your > tour

Bryan Lorber

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Mar 24, 2025, 10:30:32 AMMar 24
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I often ask myself, "Why are we here?'
Followed by, "Where did I come from?"
And finally, "Where am I going?"

I was first inspired to bicycle tour my folks on this list. One in particular has since peddled off to the land from which no one returns but I will always value what he taught me. 

There are better bicycle touring resources these days with "real time" interactions but I will continue to appreciate the good people here even if the interactions are few and far between.

With warmest regards,
Bryan
Amherst, MA

cyclin...@gmail.com

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Mar 24, 2025, 11:06:30 AMMar 24
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Seems the same to me too Gary. I don't mind the odd post with stuff for sale, especially from like minded "Phreds," but not really interested in buying or selling here.
Lots of other platforms for that.

As there are many other touring related websites, blogs, youtubes etc to browse on.

I agree, I think it's time to put this group to bed.

I suppose it's up to Mark to make the final decision though.

Regards and Tailwinds,
Adam K.
Sidney, BC
Canada

Email: cyclin...@gmail.com
Website: http://www.adamk.ca
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