This week we packed up our gear and road fully loaded for the first time. The first trip was a little 15 miler up the Olentangy bike path. I had WAY TOO MUCH STUFF! I was really dragging ass. I decided to s-can my ultra-termarest for a Big Agnes air mattress (non-insulated). This saved several pounds right away and it is much more compact. I also got rid of tools that I most likely will not need... Big crescent wrench, free-wheel tool. If I break a spoke, we will just limp along until I can get to a bike shop to fix it.
We went on a 30 miler fully loaded on Thursday in 90+ heat. My weight was much better. The heat was a killer, but Jordan did fine. I also decided to bring a half-gallon igloo type water container. I did this when I went cross-country in 1980 and it was a good move. I removed one of my water bottles and cage.
"Doug-Stock" is today. Riding 50 miles from Westerville to Doug Morgan's farm near Mount Vernon. I worked most of the day yesterday with Doug and others setting things up. We expect about 75 riders.
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