How do you move? Bike – pedals, cranks, chain, cassette, wheels and tires. Check.
How do you stop? Brakes & pads – check.
How do you stay dry in the rain? Jacket, pants, shoe covers – check
How do you stay warm in the cold? Senchi, alpha socks, capilene & pants, down jacket & shell. Mitts if needed. Check
How do you stay cool in the heat? Ride when it’s cool. Dabrim, skullcap, sun sleeves, gloves, sunblock. Lots of water & electrolytes.
How do you see & stay safe at night? Sinewave beacon & secual tail light.
How do you navigate? Garmin 1040, phone backup.
How do you eat? At gas stations & Subway. When camping: no cook meals in a Tupperware. Stove if I get gas.
How do you stay healthy? Meds packed, along with a pretty complete first aid kit and skin care stuff (butt kit).
How do you shelter? Yama mountain designs ciriform, bug bivy, polycro ground cloth.
How do you sleep? Quilt, uberite thermarest, pillow. Well I hope.
How do you keep your electronics charged? 20k mah battery, fast charger. Dyno as backup. Lots and lots of cables.
How do you stay fueled? Little bite to eat every 20 min. Peanut m&M’s, swedish fish. Water. Water. Water.
How do you keep your tires pumped? A pump. OrangeSeal. Backup Ride now TPU tubes. Bacon for holes. Boots & needle/thread for slashes.
What if your chain breaks? Spare links, plus a tool.
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