Bike and stuff attached
- Novara Safari Touring Bike
- Handlebar Bag – Ortlieb Pro
- Panniers for rear rack
- Seat Bag for tools
- Fenders
- Pump
- Water Bottles – 3
- Garmin Edge Touring GPS
- Bike Computer
- Front and Rear Lights
- Helmet with mirror
Seat Bag
- Spare Inner Tube - 2
- Patch Kit
- Tire Levers
- Chain Break Tool
- Spare Removable chain link
- Spokes Wrench
- Multi Tool with Allen Wrenches and Screw Drivers
- Valve Adapter – Presta/Schrader
- Chain Cleaning Brush
- Chain Lube and Rag
- Adjustable Wrench
- Duct Tape
- Super Glue
- Zip Ties
Handlebar Bag
- Wallet and Passport
- Leatherman
- Pepper Spray
- Dog Repel
- Cell Phone
- Sunscreen
- Chap stick
- Glasses and Sun Glasses
- Camera
- Pen
- Ear buds and speaker
- Energy Bars
- Wet Wipes and Toilet Paper
- Keys
- First Aid Kit
- Lighter
- Bandana
- Reflective Bands
- Extra Bungees
- Kleenex
- Money - Loose Change and Small Bills
- Tripod
- Touring Cards
Left Pannier
- Riding Jersey – 2
- Shorts – 2
- Long riding pants
- Long pants that convert to shorts
- T Shirts – 2
- Long Sleeve T Shirt
- Low cut socks – 3
- Merino Wool Boxer Briefs – 2
- Tommie Copper Boxer Briefs – 2
- Padded riding briefs – 2
- Arm Warmers
- Leg Warmers
- Skull Hat and ear band
- Swim Trunks
- Laundry Bag
- Baseball Hat
- Tommie Copper Knee sleeves – 2
- Puma Fitness Shoes
- Maps
Right Pannier
- Solar Panel and chargeable batteries
- IPAD, Keyboard and chargers
- Toiletries
- Toothbrush and Toothpaste
- Dental Floss
- Deodorant
- Shampoo and Body Wash
- Q Tips
- Medication, Ibuprofen and Vitamins
- Insect Repellent
- Nail Clippers
- Comb
- Earplugs
- Razor and Shaving Cream
- Quarters for Showers
- Rain Jacket
- Rain Pants
- Rain Shoe covers
- Helmet Cover
- Waterproof Riding Gloves
- Fingerless Riding Gloves
- Bike Lock
Rack Pack
- Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent and Ground Cloth
- The North Face Gold Kazoo Sleeping Bag
- REI Air Rail Self Inflating Sleeping Pad
- Camp Pillow
- Jetboil Zip Stove
- Three legged Stool
- Camp Towel
- Flip Flops
- Rope (can be used to hang food)
- Head Light
- Instant Coffee, Oatmeal and Cup of Noodles
- Emergency Meal
- Cup and Utensils
- Camp Suds
- Laundry Detergent
Hi, couldn't log in but wanted to ask questions. What size tire did you use to replace the bike's originals? Can you describe how you shipped your bike, e.g. buy a bicycle shipping crate? How did you select your mileage? Was wondering if it was dictated by your fitness level, location of rest stops or what. Impressed you were cranking 12mph. Great Blog! -Don
ReplyDeleteYou added a kickstand to the bike but it doesn't show in above list. Which did you use and would you have selected another had you known better? Just wondering because the rear weight must cause issues with a kickstand. Thanks, Don
ReplyDeleteHi Don!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your interest in my bike ride. I am happy to answer any questions and share my experience.
I changed my tires to the Schwalbe Marathon Plus. They were the same size the came with the bike (700x35).
As far as shipping, I went to a local bike shop and asked for a bike box. They are happy to get rid of them and will usually include the packing material as well for free. You can find Youtube videos on how to disassemble and pack your bike. I then called a bike shop in the area that I wanted to start my trip and asked if I could ship my bike to them. They are happy to assemble your bike and have it ready for you when you arrive for a small fee. Shipping was through Bikeflights.com. They us Fedex but the cost is a lot less.
Based on some training rides I had an idea of mileage to start with and mapped out a notional route. I was open minded to be flexible depending on how I was feeling.
The kickstand that I added was pretty heavy duty. The brand was Greenfield. It was worth the added weight, not having to lay your loaded bike down on the side of the road or try to find something to lean it against. I think the kickstand worked out good and wouldn't have changed anything. Sometimes it was a challenge to get it to balance but it was better than the alternative.
Hope this answers your questions and again I'm happy to share if you have more.
Can you share your planned trip?
Tom
Great idea on bike box.
ReplyDeleteA small group of us are going to do the Great Allegheny Passage this Fall. Plan on enjoying the sights ... say 30 mile days. We'll probably just ride from Cumberland to Pittsburg.
Heard that kickstands are a bit tough to balance with a load on the bike. Saw some center stands to cure the tipsy nature of a side stand. Probably will go with the stand on your bike. Thanks for the pointer.
I notice that your handle bars are in the stock position. I changed the riser to an angle one to lift the bar a bit. I also flipped the handlebar upside down. If you look at your picture you'll see that the outer ends bend downward towards the ground. By flipping it over I got a higher grip that fits me better.
Thanks, Don