When you get your box you could have your son assist you in taking apart your bike, packing it and reassembling it. Then do it on your own, with him there, but not helping.

That's what I did before I toured Nova Scotia last year since Thom wasn't going with me. It was a real confidence booster.

Things we had to do - both wheels off, air let out, pedals off, water bottle cages off, handlebars turned.


Here's a link to some pics.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ht=nova+scotia

V.