I have been meditative about roving my bike opposite Washington, starting in Spokane as well as finale up in Seattle. we hold a stretch is about about 450 miles, that is most over than any alternative biking outing I’ve been on. I’m not certain just how we should devise it out, exactly.
As for specifics, we have a ten-speed towering bike, I’m starting to have a outing alone, as well as we do not devise upon spending my nights during motels.
As for specifics, we have a ten-speed towering bike, I’m starting to have a outing alone, as well as we do not devise upon spending my nights during motels.
If any one has any recommendation upon scheming for this, let me know!
Wow there is a lot to plan. Its seems like second nature if you’ve done it though.
1. make sure your bike is in top shape, tune and lube.
2. use smooth road tires not knobbies. Keep them pumped up.
3. Bring essential tools, several tubes, patch kit, levers, pump, hex wrenches etc.
4. Have a small camp flashlight and waterproof tent.
5. carry clothes you can layer – especially for the night if you aren’t bringing a sleeping bag, you need water a proof wind breaker for sure.
6. carry a phone and cash. Sunglasses and clear lens glasses as well.
7. A couple garbage bags, bungee cords can come in handy.
8. Always carry enough water and small snack-able type food if you can’t get to a store for a while.
9. plan your route so you have plenty of overnight options – you may want to do more or less miles some days.
10. helmet, bright jackets/shirts, good gloves and padded shorts
11. if you’re going to cook, small alum pan, backpack type stove.
12. make sure to pick up extra water or sports drinks before you camp and your dinner and the next morning’s meal too.
There more but that’s a lot of what I remember doing for my trips back in the day. Have a blast and don’t forget the map
Once you’ve done it once you know all the other small things.
I know my friend’s father and brother participate each year in a ride from Redmond to Spokane, which I believe is a ride sponsored by (or affiliated with) the Redmond Rotary Club. The ride is called Red-Spoke and I’m sure you can find some good information about the ride you are planning through this group, from preferred routes to worries to what to plan for. Try to get into contact with them about your trip. Better yet, plan on making the next trip with them (although I believe it starts in Redmond to Spokane and back)! Oh, by the way, Redmond is just a few miles from downtown Seattle, if you aren’t from the area.
Most important thing to do is first your route. Check if Washington State has cycling maps to plan your route, Contact Adventure Cycling Association for maps in the Washington area. I could also recommend that you carry a Auto Road Map it shows places for camping(Don’t Laugh it works). Logistics can save you: time, grief , and occasional bad road or hill.
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