[Bikepacking] For the New members of the list

Mon Dec 12 12:01:45 CST 2011

I think my 6'5" ass I can walk faster lol
On Dec 12, 2011 11:07 AM, "Robert "Bean" Blanda - TeamHangover.net" <
bean at teamhangover.net> wrote:

> Yeah, Pete. This is an easy ride – hence the shorter mileage. ****
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> *From:* Steven Smith [mailto:steve at stevesnetwork.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, December 12, 2011 10:51 AM
> *To:* 'Pete Blume'; 'Robert Bean Blanda - TeamHangover.net'
> *Cc:* bikepacking at teamhangover.net
> *Subject:* RE: [Bikepacking] For the New members of the list****
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> Given the terrain and hauling our gear, I imagine the pace will be under
> 15 mph, maybe even closer to 10.  We have plenty of day light this time of
> year and since it is a scenic ride, slow and steady will take us pretty far
> in a day. ****
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> *From:* bikepacking-bounces at teamhangover.net
> [mailto:bikepacking-bounces at teamhangover.net] *On Behalf Of *Pete Blume
> *Sent:* Monday, December 12, 2011 10:41 AM
> *To:* Robert Bean Blanda - TeamHangover.net
> *Cc:* <bikepacking at teamhangover.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Bikepacking] For the New members of the list****
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> Rob what are you thinking pace will be for this ride?
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> On Dec 12, 2011, at 10:27 AM, "Robert \"Bean\" Blanda - TeamHangover.net"
> <bean at teamhangover.net> wrote:****
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> Here is a post that some of you may have missed. It contains all the
> information you’ll need to get started. ****
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> *The one thing you’ll need to remember: PACK LIGHTLY – you’ll have to
> carry everything you bring! SHARE WHAT YOU CAN!!*****
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> This is the first revision of this document. Please send back with
> corrections to the list and I’ll make a final when time gets closer.****
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> This may be one of those emails you’ll want to save and print. Remember
> that whatever you bring on this trip, you’ll have to carry. This means,
> you’ll need the proper rack, panniers, backpacks, whatever.****
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> Obviously, you’ll need a rack and panniers. This photo shows one with
> rack, panniers AND a trunk on top. I find that a trunk isn’t necessary
> thanks to the invention of bungee cords****
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> Remember, *road tires* on your bike will not work, but you can buy
> inexpensive hybrid tires for your bike that will work wonderfully.****
>
> *Here is a checklist of must-haves on your BIKE:*****
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>    - Bike, racks, panniers, trailer (if that’s your thing), handlebar
>    bag, cell phone holder****
>    - Plastic baggies (you’ll thank me for this later) and rubber bands****
>    - Water bottle(s)  or hydration pack****
>    - Bike Lock – you can share with a friend, but I’m sure we’ll need to
>    lock up****
>    - Bike Mojo – (i.e. mascot/trinket mounted on your bike) – Don’t ride
>    without one!****
>    - Air Pump or CO2****
>    - Extra Tubes (bring lots to share too!)****
>    - Tool kit****
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> *Camping Gear*****
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>    - Tent with rainfly****
>    - Sleeping Bag****
>    - Air Mattress / Pad****
>    - Air Pillow or extra clothes in a sack****
>    - Mess Kit – little pot or pan to make soup or boil water Fork, Knife**
>    **
>    - Camping Knife****
>    - Insulated travel Mug – you’ll need this for coffee or soup****
>    - Flashlight / Headlamp****
>    - Batteries for Flashlight****
>    - ZIP Ties (I can’t tell you how frequently we’ve wished we had these,
>    and no one ever brings them.****
>    - Duct Tape****
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> *Clothing*****
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>    - Helmet!!****
>    - Cycling Jersey or T-shirt. (Team Hangover shirts are available for
>    $15 – SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT)****
>    - Padded shorts (if you ride a wedgie bike)****
>    - Several changes of clothes. If our route planner (crash<christinesennott at aol.com>)
>    can find laundry facilities along the way, you can pack less. I’m sure some
>    campgrounds have washing machines, so this may be useful information.**
>    **
>    - If you wear clip shoes, you’ll want to bring an extra pair of
>    sneakers to change into.****
>    - Cycling gloves will help alleviate pain in your hands if you’re on
>    an upright (wedgie) bike.****
>    - Socks. Bring plenty of these. If yours get wet, you’ll want to
>    change them frequently****
>    - Lightweight rain jacket****
>    - Baseball cap / visor. Especially if you get bad bed-head****
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> *Documents/Wallet *****
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>    - Driver’s License****
>    - ATM / Credit card****
>    - Cash – We’ll let you know about how much you need once our route
>    planner shows us the stops.****
>    - Emergency Contact info – just in case – We need to know who to
>    contact if something goes wrong.****
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> *Personal Items*****
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>    - Watch****
>    - Sunglasses****
>    - Cell Phone****
>    - GPS (always good)****
>    - Cell & Camera Charger****
>    - Sunscreen****
>    - Bug Spray****
>    - Chapstick****
>    - Digital Camera or Camera (see Documenting below)****
>    - Lighter / Matches****
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> *Toiletries*****
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>    - Travel Towel / Washcloth****
>    - Soap / Shampoo (you can put some in a smaller bottle from target or
>    dollar store)****
>    - Deodorant (please, do us a favor)****
>    - Toothbrush / Toothpaste (another favor please)****
>    - Hair ties / Scrunchies for the ladies****
>    - Disposable razor****
>    - Woman’s personal hygiene products for the ladies****
>    - Ear plugs (sounds funny, but people snore and these are priceless
>    when you can’t sleep)****
>    - Your prescription medication****
>    - Vitamins / supplements****
>    - Band aids / First Aid****
>    - QTips****
>    - Aspirin / Advil / Alleeve – You’ll thank me****
>    - Antacid – Tums – A must have!****
>    - Toilet Paper!****
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> *Documenting the Trip*****
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> If you know me, I love to document our trips. This one is special to me
> and I plan on making a wonderful documentary in HD that will be posted to
> YouTube and on our websites. I’ll be doing a video diary every day, plus
> filming all of you with a GoPro and my cell phone. I encourage you to take
> as many pictures and videos that you can. Because I am overexcitable, I
> need them as soon as the trip is over, so email them to me as you take
> them. You can take a picture on the road and immediately email it to
> bean at teamhangover.net so I will have them the minute I get back. Please
> don’t be shy about the camera – this is a once in a lifetime trip that you
> will all want to remember.  Talk to the video cameras, smile for the
> stills. The more we have the better. The final video for this trip will
> also be submitted to the C&O and GAP websites for them to use as
> advertisements.****
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> *Our Planning Crew:*****
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> Christine (Crash) Sennott: Accommodations planning and reservations (see
> below)****
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> Steve Smith: Our Human Walt Ebbert: Rookie Liaison – Helping the rookies
> get started and packed. Also provide training info for beginner cyclists**
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> Robert “Bean” Blanda: General planning and recruiting (that’s me!)****
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> *Volunteers Needed *****
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> Food & Meal (and on-bike snack) planning – also where to find water
> sources.****
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> Transportation to and from start point, parking****
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> *Accommodations: (Crash)*****
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> Crash, some things to keep in mind when planning the accommodations:****
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>    - Our stops need multiple outlets for us to charge our phones and
>    batteries****
>    - Anyone have Wi-Fi along the route?****
>    - Laundry facilities (yes, yes!)****
>    - Shower Facilities? (clean ones if possible)****
>    - Bar / Liquor stores?****
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> *Route Conditions (Skinny Steve):*****
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>    - Check for conditions of C&O canal****
>    - Find beer along the route****
>    - Bike shops? We may need them****
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> *Rookies*:****
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> Don’t worry, we’re here to help you. There’s no reason why you wont be
> able to carry all of this stuff in a backpack/panniers. Walt will help you
> reduce your weight to make your trip easier. We’ll probably only be doing
> 50 miles a day, and we have ALL day to do it. It’s not a lot if we leave
> early in the morning and take our time and enjoy the scenery. THIS IS NOT A
> RACE and no one will EVER be left behind. We are all doing this ride for
> the enjoyment. If we do 8 mph to get there, then so be it. It’ll allow more
> time to suck the marrow out of the scenery.****
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> If at any time you have questions, please feel free to call my cell phone.
> I need help with all this planning and if you’d like to help out, please
> send us ALL an email to bikepacking at teamhangover.net****
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> Or just call me 609-320-9831****
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> Respectfully,****
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> *"The Drinking Team with a Cycling Problem"*****
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