The overnight bike camping trip tried to happen, but didn't

[redrhodie]

The rack she bought on eBay was a piece of junk. The metal bent and it broke under the weight. If she'd gone with a better rack, I think it would have been fine.

When I got my rack, I asked my lbs guy how much weight it could take, and he said a basic rule of thumb is one dollar per lb.

I have a habit of thinking up bike movie plots, and a fire in the campground could be good.

[Tri Girl]

When I got my rack, I asked my lbs guy how much weight it could take, and he said a basic rule of thumb is one dollar per lb.

Then her rack could only hold about 11 lbs. No wonder it bent.

Fire in the campground. Stupid people. The news said it was someone who started a campfire. Even tho we are in the most severe drought we've had since the Dust Bowl of the 20's, there is a burn ban in 70 counties in the state, and there are signs all over the campground warning of no fires.
Again: stupid people!!!!

[oz rider]

Good try! Trips like that are the stuff of memories.

[Catrin]

I think you and your friend did an awesome job! 50 miles with that kind of wind!?! Both of you rock!

Glad you weren't in danger from the fires, and hope there isn't any real damage to your friend's bike...

[Desert Tortoise]

Great adventures make the best stories

[Dog]

Sounds like you have found a good friend to "tour" with considering she said she had fun despite the wind, mechanical problems and a fire. My husband feels the same as yours - he doesn't like me out there by myself either.

[celticgarden]

Great fun and workout! Thanks for sharing. I'm like you, hate having to cry uncle but you had reason to! Touring/camping is something I'm thinking about doing with my son.