Tomorrow is the day!!
I leave to Yorktown! THIS DAY HAS FINALLY COME!!
OH EM GEE.
Every day leading up to this day it seems has been filled with obtaining little bits of gear.
Bike
Helmet
Helmet Mirror
Bike Multi Tool
Small Pump: A small pump to mount on your bike or a C02 inflator & cartridges
Water Bottle Cages
Bike Shoes
Bike Shorts: 2-5 Padded / with chamois
Off Bike Shorts / Pants / Shirts
Quick dry, light, comfortable clothes for when you get to camp
Off Bike Shoes / Sandals
Regular shoes for when you’re not on your bike
Socks
Front & Rear Bike Lights
Tent 1-2 person freestanding works best
Sleeping Bag 20 to 30 degrees
Sleeping Pad
Toiletries
Comfortable Saddle
Rain Gear
Sweatshirt or Fleece
Warm clothing layers for chilly evenings at camp
Handlebar / Trunk Bag: To keep daily necessities with you on your bike
Extra Spokes
Hammock
Small Pillow
Camp Towel: Compact & quick dry
Headlamp
Gloves:Padded bike gloves as well as gloves to wear in cooler riding temps
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Small Camp stove
Mess Kit / Cookware
Shoe Covers
Swimsuit
Map Case: Nice to have a map case on your handlebar bag for easy map access
Durable Cell Phone Case
Mobile Power Station
Bike Lock
Hefty list, eh? I am grateful that we will have a U-haul trailing us with most of this gear. Wish I had a set of robot legs to use in place of mine on those headwind filled days. No worries! #thunderthighs