Time for Preparations

So here we are, mid-February and snow on the ground. Laura and I have already registered for BRAN 33, The Historic Highway Tour. For seven days in the beginning of June, we'll be riding with 600 other folks across the State of Nebraska (a total of 468 miles, or 481 if we opt for the longer second day). For a better idea of what the route will be, I put together a Google Maps view of it. Granted, there will probably be some  twists and turns I don't have on here, but it gives a good idea of what's in store.

For now, the challenge is getting ready for the fun. Unlike my ride on the GAP/C&O in 2011, this ride will be supported. We'll have someone carrying the bulk of our gear to each overnight site. However, since neither of us has ridden since November we're planning on starting real soon (heck, maybe even tomorrow) getting our bikes and ourselves in shape.

We're really looking forward to this. Our first bike tour together!!

The Packing List

So what does one take on a sojourn like this? Well, I can't speak for everyone, but here's what's going to be sitting on my rack:

I. Clothes
    A. Bike Shorts - Three Pair
    B. Bike Jerseys - Three
    C. T-shirts - One (I’ll be wearing one on trip up)
    D. Shorts - One (wearing one)
    E. Socks - Four pair
    F. Underwear - two pair
    G. Sleepwear - one
    H. Sandals - one pair
    I. Bike Shoes - one pair
II. Tools
    A. Multi-Tool
    B. Pedal Wrench
    C. Pump
    D. QuikStik
    E. Leatherman
    F. Allen Wrenches
III. Repair Supplies
    A. Tubes - two
    B. Tire - one
    C. Tube repair kit
    D. Master Links
IV. Other Stuff
    A. Camera
        1.    Extra Battery
        2.     Extra SD card
        3.     Charger
    B. Book?? (no, I'll have one in my cellphone)
    C. laptop
    D. First aid kit
    E. Sunscreen/bug repellent (Bullfrog)
    F. Cell phone
        1. solar charger
        2. wall charger
    
I'm figuring on at least one laundry stop (probably Wednesday). If you see anything I missed, speak quick!

Here's What the Route Looks Like

Want to see what my trip looks like on Google Maps? Click here. I would have embedded it, but Google hasn't enabled that feature for bike routes yet.