bike camping trip

[shellkay1212]

First let me say it was FUN!

We left all full of energy and smiling. In my head it was merely 35 miles...with trailers I figured it would be around 3 hours on bike.



Still smiling


We stopped for lunch about 15-ish miles. There was a nice park next to the water. I was still thinking it was only 35 miles.


We kept on riding. The weather was good. Sunny, not to chilly, and just a little breezy. We had to make another stop. Here is my riding friend. She is really really good about making me eat and drink. At this point I thought we were almost there. BAHAHAHAAAAA



We kept riding. The roads were rather bumpy for several miles. Oh, and uh...I forgot about the hills. Hills + trailer + asthmatic bronchitis. oi. I kept going. After a one more stop for nutrition. We arrived.
50 miles and 5 hours on bike later we arrived full of energy and smiling!



I love rustling crunchy leaves...here's a couple pics from the days at the campground.







hehe...our 'neighbors' in the primitive campground



Our traveling mascots. Please meet Wocket and Ohsay



Hmmm...let's see. Some of my favorite things: riding (obviously), eagle flying quietly thru the trees nearby, hiking and one of my good friends came over to the campground too, the pad that goes under my sleeping bag, 'gourmet' food (seriously)

Some of my not-so-favorite things: 30-degree temps at night, bronchitis, unexpected 15 miles of hills

What I learned: Maybe I should know the mileage a little more accurately. I need to train on hills...some how. Some where. I should probably camp a little earlier in the year (although since we were in the primitive area at least the latrine didn't smell). That the long road of hills LOOKS worse than it is when actually riding them. That nutrition and hydration is uber important. Uh, when riding to the campground...the 'work' isn't over when you get there. That people think you are amazing when you do something 'crazy'. The 'gourmet' meals (orzo with meatballs and tomato sauce) while very good and satisfying is just too much work for camping. I'd be happy with peanut butter sandwiches. And I LOVE my BOB Trailer!!!

[Tri Girl]

Congrats on your trip!!!! The scenery is just breathtaking!!!! SO pretty!
Sounds like the underestimation of miles was a little...unexpected. I've been there before on an overnight tour.
So proud of you!! Congrats on your first successful tour! I'm so glad you like the BOB. I've been toying with the idea of getting one for groceries and to tour. I still can't decide.

So excited for you! You look fit, strong, and most of all: HAPPY!!!!!!

[PamNY]

Lovely photos! Looks like so much fun, despite the surprise extra miles. Did you estimate how much your extra gear weighed? I would love to be strong enough for that kind of trip but I wonder if I ever will be.

Thanks for the trip report.

[Dog]

Congrats! Nice pictures - the leaves are beautiful. I just picked up an "almost new" BOB off Craigslist last week. I'm looking forward to some bike camping next year. I noticed the extra water bottles on your BOB. Did you add those?

Again - congrats on the ride!!!

Dog

[Catrin]

Sounds, and looks, like you had a wonderful time! I think you picked the perfect time of the year, you had so many nice neighbors in the primitive campground

[out_spokin']

Congrats on doing your trip! I'm inspired...I might have waited too long for a camping trip for the season, the nights are cooooold....but I'm inspired. We'll see what I can come up with and when. Way to go!

[shellkay1212]

Re: water bottles...

Yep I added the cages but there should be a place for you to do the same. It was definitely nice having the extras!

I can't wait till spring to head out on another adventure!

[jolie]

bike camping trip, sound interesting and a good try