I haven't done on too many long distance rides - and have never ridden with any gear packed on my bike - until a few weeks ago. I rode from Zion back to St. George -- 49.4 miles. My bike was loaded with most of the gear I plan on taking on my cross country trip. It was a huge success - only taking me 3.5 hours! Very encouraging - even if there was a lot of downhill.Since then I've added more weight - food, water and other odds and ends.
This past week has been a trial. I've given myself a week and a half (with the half still remaining) to do some long rides on consecutive days. Oh buddy - it's been tough - exhausting. The rides have gone well but I am a little nervous about keeping up with the group. That's not to say I'm discouraged, but I've had to go over my gear more than once to lighten the load. I don't know how much it all weighs, but tomorrow I'll have access to some scales and will find out.
Wednesday, May 2nd I will be leaving to go to Salt Lake - and Saturday, May 5th I will be catching a ride to Astoria, Oregon - then on May 7th - I start my journey across the country.
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Are you sponsored by FoxyRiders.com like it says on your shirt in that picture?
Looks and reads like you've considered it all. Must be able to add along the way, if needed, eh ?
Nice beach you camped at that first night
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