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Yep. I will admit, though, that I don't find those to be essential equipment for the type of bike touring I do.
What surprised me by its absence was a Brunton compass, which along with a rock hammer really are essential equipment for field geology. The originals carried by the man in question may simply have been unavailable.
And note the slide rule!
2 years agoI'm sorry I'm late to comment. I really enjoyed your Journal, I wish I could come with you next time but have a few years to retiere. You have done amazing riding and now you know waht to bring for next time looking fordward to your next adventure
2 years agoNice you are having a blast
2 years agoI wonder how the ski looked at night
2 years agoYes absolutely!
Glad you've enjoyed the virtual ride along.
Keith: I have really enjoyed your writing and seeing the interesting photos you have taken along the way. You are being very smart and listening to your body. Let’s plan on going to a few Nats games and finding out who is on the team. I’ll see you soon.
2 years agoThanks Rachel. I'm eating the leftover cashews and M&Ms on the plane... 😁
2 years agoKeith, congratulations on your ride! I have also enjoyed your posts and wonderful travel comments. You can be proud!
Rachel
Thanks, Rebecca. It will be good to get home.
2 years agoWay to go Keith You did your best And I have enjoyed following you along your route Enjoyed You're a post I bragged to a couple friends about you too But your body knows when it's had enough And I'm sure your wife at home will be happy to have you back 'mabey'lol
Love you my brother from you little sister ❤️
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2 years agoWe are proud of you and looking forward to seeing you. Safe travels.
2 years agoA road trip to Cincinnati, maybe coupled with a week long cycling loop tour, might be something to consider this autumn.
2 years ago
You picked a truly challenging route so hats off to you for that. If you haven't already done it, do the GAP/C&O ride. Also, consider the Erie Canal.
2 years agoWhen I got home I took my Bike Friday out for a ride. It's nearly identical to yours. It's a fun bike to ride. But when The Mule arrived, I put it together and went for a ride and it was night and day. Despite BF's marketing claims, a full sized bike is much easier on the body and faster, except for starting or riding in congested areas when the little wheels of the BF shine.
You had more tire problems on your tour than I have had in nine tours. (My 2003 tour ended because of a side wall blow out on the GAP. On a Sunday. In the rain. When I was sick.) Between the three of us on this tour, we had three flats in over 6,000 miles. All on Schwalbe tires, BTW.
Another thing about BFs, changing tires on those bikes is incredibly hard. I don't know how you did it.