Getting Ready for RAW
The Ride Around Washington (RAW) begins next weekend, and I am getting excited. This will be my first foray into multi-day-camping-and-cycling. The long-range weather forecasts look pretty positive so far, so I should end up with a cycling-tan to be proud of.
Originally uploaded by mrpattersonsir.
With the assistance of RAW veteran Jim Carson, I’ve now got my packing list completed. We’re allowed two duffel bags @ 35 pounds each, plus a folding chair. Therefore:
Duffel #1:
- tent with rain fly
- sleeping bag
- self-inflating pad
- towel
- laundry detergent
- spare tubes
- clothes pins
- drink mix
Duffel #2:
- toiletry kit
- clothes
- travel pillows
- books
- chargers for cell phone and camera
- lights for night-reading
Handlebar Bag:
- cell phone
- camera
- drink mix for the day
- first aid kit
- sunscreen
Folding lawn chair
Although Terri is not looking forward to having me gone for a week, she’s being a real sport about helping me get prepped for this trip. She’s treating it like “sending me off to Bike Camp”.
I have done only 160 miles or so since STP, but I’m feeling pretty good about this upcoming ride, and I’m sure I’ll get through in fine form.
3,126 miles ytd.
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July 30th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Good luck on the RAW ride, I am confident you will do well.
Thanks again for leading a fun ride on Saturday, even though IT RAINED.
As a wise man almost said once…”It’s only rain, it won’t hurt you. Just ride through it.”
Max
July 31st, 2007 at 5:57 am
Thanks, Max.
July 31st, 2007 at 4:23 pm
I did RAW a few years ago. It was great! We rode basically from Spokane to Arlington – going over five 5,000 foot passes. It’s amazing what you can do when you think you are already tired.
Phil