An overnight tour all by myself

[Dog]

Hi Tri Girl,
I can totally relate to your wanderlust. I too married a home town boy (and we live in the house he grew up in). I'm a Navy brat and grew up moving every two to three years. My father retired in Washington in the mid-70s and I've been here since (I do love it here). I've been fortunate to travel a lot on business, but that isn't cutting it anymore - I want road trips!
So now I'm dreaming of a ride down the Pacific (Canadian border to the Mexico border) and some day a ride across America. I have a road bike, but it sounds like I will need a tour bike for hauling the gear on such trips.
Anyway, I guess I'll start out with some multi-day trips and work from there. Keep us posted on your adventures.

- Dog

[luv'nAustin]

I loved reading about your adventure...thanks for sharing it with us!

I totally get the feeling of loneliness when surrounded by people that you don't know and being at ease when all alone.

Keep us posted...love a good riding story!

[Tuckervill]

Ha! This thread popped up again just in time.

Tri-Girl and I are heading out on Monday to do a couple of days around Lake Eufaula in OK.

I'm getting my gear ready. I've probably spent $250 on gear, including a trailer and a handlebar bag, etc. I'm trying to keep it light, but it is sooo tempting to throw in everything because of the trailer.

I'm excited, but my hammies are hurting from doing lunges on Friday, and I'm a little worried about my knees holding up. But I'll be fine, right?

Karen

[Tri Girl]

But I'll be fine, right?

Oh, you'll be fine. You'll have no choice (except, I could lock your bike up, attach your trailer to my bike and put you in the trailer and cart you around the lake. But wait- you probably weigh close to 100 lbs and your trailer can only support 45. Sorry.

Looks like Karen and I will be writing our ride reports when we get home on Tuesday. I'm getting excited... (and my bike is getting heavier by the minute).

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Can't wait to hear the report! I have wanted to do a short tour with my bf but I haven't found anywhere good to ride to that doesn't involve getting on a very busy road. Never thought of the camping idea, I think I will have to ease him into that! Great thread!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Very very inspiring, TriGirl- thanks for sharing your adventure with us!

[mimitabby]

Hey, you had a great ride! what do you think of shoulders like that with the rumble strip in the middle like that?


good for you. keep riding!