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Pannier bags are important. I chose Arkel, but I've heard good things about Ortlieb. Pack light! I had about 70 pounds worth of gear... a big mistake, especially considering the Bianchi Volpe weighs about 30 lbs. Adventure Cycling has good guides towards long distance tours, but preference is preference. Are you thinking of doing a tour in the future?
I actually consider a lot of movies to be life-changing! I take them to my heart and they melt into my personality.
I really want to do this. It looks fantastic.
Quote from: Mononoke on September 11, 2009, 12:27:50 PMI really want to do this. It looks fantastic.I'd certainly recommend it to any able-bodied person.
Quote from: Solid Blake on September 11, 2009, 12:34:53 PMQuote from: Mononoke on September 11, 2009, 12:27:50 PMI really want to do this. It looks fantastic.I'd certainly recommend it to any able-bodied person.Oh..Never mind then. Did you do any training or extra excercise in preparation. If so, how much?
Handstand on the side of a mountain... that's pretty awesome.