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Water Warrior 2 · 10-10-2010, 06:52 PM

Sounds like you have the basics covered. Not being familiar with the distances involved I would like to know the actual milage you intend to ride each day. Do you plan on scheduled breaks to give your body a break from the bike ? I would plan for a day of rest during the ride there and back. That will add 2 days overall but experience has taught me to plan for shorter days or a break while on the road.
The bike will probably do fine when kept within it's capabilities as you have mentioned. The rider is the weakest link in the chain. Be sure to pack a container of talcum powder for your shorts and socks, it really does make a difference. Merino wool socks are the best by far and you may want to try bicycle shorts with the built in padding too.

10-10-2010, 06:52 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Road trip San Diego CA to Albuquerque NM Sounds like you have the basics covered. Not being familiar with the distances involved I would like to know the actual milage you intend to ride each day. Do you plan on scheduled breaks to give your body a break from the bike ? I would plan for a day of rest during the ride there and back. That will add 2 days overall but experience has taught me to plan for shorter days or a break while on the road. The bike will probably do fine when kept within it's capabilities as you have mentioned. The rider is the weakest link in the chain. Be sure to pack a container of talcum powder for your shorts and socks, it really does make a difference. Merino wool socks are the best by far and you may want to try bicycle shorts with the built in padding too.
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