Just The Beginning
Hi!. This is my first post here. As you know, if you looked at the main page, I am about to embark on a bike ride across the country. As the heading, or sub-heading, or sub-title, whatever it’s called, makes clear, I am basically an old fat guy looking for an adventure.
A couple of years ago, I started to hike the Appalachian Trail, but had to come off the trail due to a back issue.
So, bike across America instead.
Not to get to gear geeky, but I will be riding a Surly Long Haul Trucker bike, with a Tubus rack in back, and a Surly rack in front. A set of cheap knock-off panniers front and back, and I’m ready to roll! The only change I’ve made to the bike has been to switch from bar-end shifters to thumb shifters, courtesy of Paul’s components. Great products, great service.
I just finished putting together a first aid kit, and am working on my kitchen. Nothing fancy, just a small stove and one pot and one coffee mug. I plan on hitting grocery stores every so often. I am still searching for a good instant coffee, so suggestions are welcome!
More to come!
A couple of years ago, I started to hike the Appalachian Trail, but had to come off the trail due to a back issue.
So, bike across America instead.
Not to get to gear geeky, but I will be riding a Surly Long Haul Trucker bike, with a Tubus rack in back, and a Surly rack in front. A set of cheap knock-off panniers front and back, and I’m ready to roll! The only change I’ve made to the bike has been to switch from bar-end shifters to thumb shifters, courtesy of Paul’s components. Great products, great service.
I just finished putting together a first aid kit, and am working on my kitchen. Nothing fancy, just a small stove and one pot and one coffee mug. I plan on hitting grocery stores every so often. I am still searching for a good instant coffee, so suggestions are welcome!
More to come!
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