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Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Things you learn on the road

The BoB trailer has two cotter pins that secure the trailer to the bike.
These are attached by a cheap piece of rubber. The trailer will not attach
without these easily lost pieces. When you do lose one of these pins, a
spoke broken earlier that day can be bent to the proper spape and works
well (don't worry Alex, we did find the pin eventually).

No matter how warm your body is at night in your sleeping bag your feet
will inevitably be cold.

Not very surprising but the back of a U-Haul is neither warm nor
comfortable to sleep in.

When planning a trip that will include some mountains be sure to plot your
course carefully. Keep in mind the goal is to get past the mountains and
your route sould take the most direct path possible. Do NOT ride squarely
into the middle of the mountain range and then head north to explore every
ridge and peak possible.

When taking a long bike ride, ie accross the country, going self sustained
(you carry everything) is hardcore and gives you bragging rights. Having a
SAG vehicle (the person driving carries your gear) makes the ride much,
much (can't emphasize this enough) easier.

-dana

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