tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932924021203779947.post38578519343486679..comments2015-01-09T17:00:42.153-06:00Comments on Alan Around The World: Gear List For Long Distance Bicycle Touring TripAlanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169825920966173300noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932924021203779947.post-148311182922892412009-07-31T08:34:33.629-05:002009-07-31T08:34:33.629-05:00Mike, good luck, I'm actually going to start b...Mike, good luck, I'm actually going to start biking about the same time after the road trip! <br />AlanAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169825920966173300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932924021203779947.post-9542985785109475882009-07-31T01:58:12.934-05:002009-07-31T01:58:12.934-05:00The Towel, glory be, the magic of it. I thought th...The Towel, glory be, the magic of it. I thought this was just another touring bike site until I saw the comment about Douglas Adams.<br />My favorite author and I will be setting out from Stockton to El Paso on Sept. 1st. wish me luck.MikedubBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197239270893141949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932924021203779947.post-81829475539081484642009-07-23T09:10:39.671-05:002009-07-23T09:10:39.671-05:00Scope - I have the Swiss Army Knife thing and load...Scope - I have the Swiss Army Knife thing and loads of little lightweight but durable bike tools.<br />The towel is full size and soft. I was considering a smaller lighter towel, but as of yet the bigger one is in there.<br />I shall reevaluate weight and packing today. I quickly realize things like a snack, laptop charger, headlamp, all need to be easily and quickly available.<br />Every day a new lesson I am sure.<br />AlanAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169825920966173300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932924021203779947.post-34404479982595992052009-07-23T09:08:02.297-05:002009-07-23T09:08:02.297-05:00Erica - I hope I make it in one piece too, as if I...Erica - I hope I make it in one piece too, as if I am in two pieces I shall have to buy another bike and they are not cheap!Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169825920966173300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932924021203779947.post-70755250821353835832009-07-23T06:54:31.686-05:002009-07-23T06:54:31.686-05:00Ah. I knew a towel was essential when Hitchhiking...Ah. I knew a towel was essential when Hitchhiking across the galaxy, but was unsure on biking. When I was thinking of this, I did wonder if a SHAM-WOW type towel would be smaller and more effecient. You know, Olympic divers use them...<br /><br />And I assume the tool shed has a Leatherman multitool in it.<br /><br />To counteract the black cat juju - my word ver is "imblesse" so I think you're safe.Scopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671603955380819514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932924021203779947.post-9662310569556927052009-07-22T23:00:27.976-05:002009-07-22T23:00:27.976-05:00Oh my goodness you pack like me....LOL.. I think y...Oh my goodness you pack like me....LOL.. I think you have everything. You are one brave man I wish you all the best and I hope you make it to my house in one peice. Looking forward to seeing you and seeing how you are making out.Erica Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855769033428883247noreply@blogger.com