As it is my intention to write a blog at least once a day i bought myself a new WIFI phone - a samsung genio slide. so here is my first attempt to blog with it.
The bike i am using is a Thorn Audax bike with Reynolds 853 tubing and ultegra chainset and brakes and mavic open pro wheels. It weighs (with rack and pump) 26lbs. I will use 2 ortleib rear panniers and intend to keep the weight of paniers and clothes down to 14lbs. The weigh in will be tonight.
I will take with me: -
2 cycling short sleeved tops
2 cycling shorts
1 helmet
3 pairs of cycling socks
3 coolmax/base layer t-shirt
1 cotton t-shirt
1 lightweight raincoat
1 leg warmers
1 arm warmers
1 cycling shoes (specialized taho spd shoes)
1 other shoes
1 trousers
1 fleece top
1 shorts
phone
camera
rechargers
sun glasses
wash/medical bag
maps (maps for 2nd part of trip will be sent to Karlsruhe)
Bike kit to include: -
inner tube
puncture repair kit & tyre levers
allen keys
spoke key
front light
back light
chain oil
small lock
Blimey - sounds a lot I'd better start weighing it.
