Archive for May, 2010
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Day -30: The Big Pad
Posted on May 31, 2010 | No CommentsI would consider the sleeping pad optional in terms of “must have” equipment for a bike trip. If I were instead hiking the AT, where I had to carry every... -
Day -31: The Purifier
Posted on May 30, 2010 | No CommentsWater is a pretty big deal on any excursion, mainly because humans need water in order to keep their body from breaking down. On this trip I don’t know what... -
Day -32: The Cook Set
Posted on May 29, 2010 | No CommentsI will be writing about the food that I am planning to pack in a later post, but for now suffice it to say that my planned menu for the... -
Day -33: The Sandals
Posted on May 28, 2010 | No CommentsI’m packing my filthy banged up sandals. Packing it in and packing it deep. Check out these sweet flops. They’ll come in handy if and when I want to go... -
Day -34: The Stank Shorts
Posted on May 27, 2010 | 5 CommentsHygiene notwithstanding, I have taken a firm stance and decided to only bring one pair of biking shorts with me on the trip. And when I pull my bike into... -
Day -35: The Mid-Weight Shell
Posted on May 26, 2010 | 4 CommentsI am learning that every item that one must purchase in preparation for a long bike trip costs $120. So quick expense calculation – count the number of items that... -
Day -36: The Tool
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe bike is a mechanical device and, as such, it requires maintenance and may still break in spite of this. One option for keeping a bike in working order is... -
Day -37: The Shoes
Posted on May 24, 2010 | No CommentsOne item that I knew I would need even before I got into researching cross-country bike travel was shoes. This is because the only pair of sneakers that I have... -
Day -38: The Music
Posted on May 23, 2010 | 3 CommentsPart of playing the role of a dirty hippie male is to always carry with you some means of making music. Most hippies choose a guitar, because chicks like a... -
Day -39: The Healing
Posted on May 22, 2010 | No CommentsFirst aid is a nice catch phrase for safety enthusiasts and concerned mothers. I’d be considered an idiot if I didn’t bring any first aid materials with me on the...