What does it take to cycle across Canada solo and unsupported? Besides being a little crazy, you need a whole lot of gear. The pic on the right is my gear selection... multi-tool, chain whip, cluster wrench, chain-break, chain wax, spoke wrench and spokes, spare tires and tubes, frame pump and mini backup pump, water bottles, etc... cycle computer... a one-man mini tent and a sleeping bag liner (less bulky than an actual sleeping bag)... 2 locks (can't take any chances)... 2 cycling shorts and jerseys, arm and leg warmers, full and short gloves, jacket/vest, shoes, socks, shoe covers, cap and helmet... off-bike clothes... regular shorts, long and short tech shirts, tracksters, and running shoes/sandals... mini shave/shower kit... cell phone, pocket camera, ipod, flashlight, sunscreen, bug repellent, trip notes and maps... high energy day snacks... and a few other odds and ends.
And finally 6 different bags... double panniers, saddle bag, frame bag, snack bag, and handle bar bag... to pack it all away, plus a stretchy cargo net for the tent. At right, is what the bike looks like when it is fully loaded up (minus me)... Give or take, it weighs in around 70 pounds. It's been tough enough training with this in southern Ontario... should be plenty of "fun" when I get to the mountains!
What does it take to cycle across Canada solo and unsupported? Besides being a little crazy, you need a whole lot of gear. The pic on the right is my gear selection... multi-tool, chain whip, cluster wrench, chain-break, chain wax, spoke wrench and spokes, spare tires and tubes, frame pump and mini backup pump, water bottles, etc... cycle computer... a one-man mini tent and a sleeping bag liner (less bulky than an actual sleeping bag)... 2 locks (can't take any chances)... 2 cycling shorts and jerseys, arm and leg warmers, full and short gloves, jacket/vest, shoes, socks, shoe covers, cap and helmet... off-bike clothes... regular shorts, long and short tech shirts, tracksters, and running shoes/sandals... mini shave/shower kit... cell phone, pocket camera, ipod, flashlight, sunscreen, bug repellent, trip notes and maps... high energy day snacks... and a few other odds and ends.
And finally 6 different bags... double panniers, saddle bag, frame bag, snack bag, and handle bar bag... to pack it all away, plus a stretchy cargo net for the tent. At right, is what the bike looks like when it is fully loaded up (minus me)... Give or take, it weighs in around 70 pounds. It's been tough enough training with this in southern Ontario... should be plenty of "fun" when I get to the mountains!
wow, that is incredible planning. I'm going to call you boy scout!
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Leo says: I can't believe you jammed all that stuff into 2.25 saddlebaggs!!! WHere's the ceramic budha I gave you, I don't see it! Do you need to re-pack every day on trip?....Oivey!
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