So, what the hell do we bring? I'm still not entirely sure, but I'll do my best. As I've mentioned, we'll each have two panniers on the rear racks of our bikes. In them, we'll hold our clothes, toiletries, first aid equipment, extra food, tools, extra tubes, rain covers, hats and gloves, a modest supply of Clif Bars and Gu, our cameras, phones, wallets, my Kindle (yes, I got a Kindle specifically for this trip - seems the only reasonable use for one, to be honest), towels, shoes, maps, and I'm also bringing a Frisbee - you never know when you'll need one. We'll have our sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and pillows in a waterproof bag strapped on top of the rear rack. Aaron is carrying the tent, y'know, since I'm carrying the Frisbee.
If you want a better breakdown of the clothing situation, here it is, give or take:
- 3 pairs of bike shorts
- 3 biking shirts
- 3 sports bras
- 1 pair of biking gloves
- 6 pairs of socks
- Assorted undergarments
- 1 pair of jeans
- 1 pair of shorts
- 1 jean skirt
- 1 "nicer" skirt (it folds real small, okay? Give me a break)
- 1 pair of flip flops
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 1 pair of cycling shoes
- 4 tank tops
- 2 t-shirts
- 1 thermal shirt
- 1 long-sleeve wicking shirt
- 1 fleece hoodie
- 1 rain jacket
- 1 awesome Boston Celtics sweatband
We decided to forgo front racks for our bikes, figuring we could get all we need in the rear. We'll need to be crafty about carrying extra food and water when we reach more desolate areas out west, but our steering and balance will be less compromised without the extra weight in front. Hopefully, this will remain a good decision to have made.
I can't give more specifics on tools and other gear at this time because I don't know what tools and other gear I'll be carrying. Have I mentioned that Aaron is the Director of Logistics for the trip? I do know that Aaron has taken to referring to just about everything associated with the trip as "gear." I want to tell him, "That's not gear. That's a sock," but I keep my mouth shut. Best to just let it lie, I figure.
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