The Fruit Loop is this Sunday. There is only one day until the ride and I find myself wondering how I got talked into this. I'm trying not to regret my decision to ride about 250mi on Sunday and attempting to remain optimistic. As long as I want to do it, I should be able to do it. It will be mainly a mental challenge and I believe that I'm up to it.
I've been using this frame pack from Jandd for a while now and it's proven to be extremely useful. It can hold more stuff than I expected and it helps to keep things out of my jersey pockets. At only about $30 retail, there is no reason not to get one.
I think I've decided on what to pack with me: Lots of Honey Stinger "Ginsting"gels (with caffeine), a mini pump from PDW, cash, ID card (in case I die (just kidding)), check card, rain jacket in case it rains or gets cold in the morning/at night, multi tool, E-lete, cell phone, toe strap (to keep the jacket rolled up or tie anything up that may need it). All of that will be going in this frame pack, except for my spare tubes, Co2 cartridges, patches and tire levers, which will go in the seat bag. I'll keep 2 bottles of water on my bike and a third in my jersey pocket because it is probably going to be very hot and who knows how many opportunities for refilling we'll get.
I'm really looking forward to this ride. I think we're going to have a lot of fun.
2 comments:
Great post. I am having a cup of coffee doing the same thing. All of my gear is getting laid out. I am only doing 100 but it is still going to be a lot of fun. Looking forward to a good ride. See you tomorrow.
Mike B
Yeah, It is a guaranteed good time. I'm not sure how many miles I'll end with, but I'm hoping for at least 200. Still reconsidering what to bring with. Less gel and a few Larabars.... Maybe I'm thinking about it too much. See ya in the mornin!
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