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Fully loaded we got snacks and supplies

Submitted by Stupefying Jones on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 16:15

Just went out for a test-ride fully loaded. I've got all my clothes, camping gear, and bike tools. It all fits despite very poor packing and that I will likely bring less than I just packed (4 pair bike shorts? nah, that's too many). The only thing left is extra inner tubes and food.

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ckdake's picture

you forgot the milk crate on

Submitted by ckdake on Sat, 07/04/2009 - 16:55.

you forgot the milk crate on the front rack too ya know.

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true, i'll just snag one in

Submitted by Stupefying Jones on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 07:57.

true, i'll just snag one in anchorage....

packed up -- hard to believe there's an LHT under there....

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Looks awesome! have a great

Submitted by Aero_70 on Mon, 07/06/2009 - 10:04.

Looks awesome! have a great trip.

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IndyFan's picture

4 pair bike shorts?

Submitted by IndyFan on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 10:36.

I would pack two. With low humidity you should be able to wash and dry in the same day. I love Ibex's wool knickers. Wore a pair all week in New Mexico last summer without a problem. (Really.)

BTW you're not carrying enough stuff on that bike! JK. Looks great. Have a good time.

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Submitted by paul h on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 11:25.

aren't parts of alaska pretty swampy in the summer? what with the constant snowmelt and all...

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Tex's picture

The mosquitoes

Submitted by Tex on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 13:09.

might carry you away.

Take a close look at my friend. We were hiking at the time, and wondered how they found us so quickly every time we stopped.

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IndyFan's picture

Could be the garmet color

Submitted by IndyFan on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 13:26.

A friend was swarmed by large, non-stinging insects on a bike trip in Patagonia. (Kind of a cross between a June bug and a bee.) We think his purple jersey attracted them. Our guide caught and ate one...something about the nectar.

Bullfrog's Mosquito Coast sunscreen/repellent is an effective product. I have tigers in the yard that could compete with those Alaska bugs.

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i bought one of these

Submitted by Stupefying Jones on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 14:40.

i bought one of these mosquito net / hat type thingies.

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I'm going with 2 pair, but

Submitted by Stupefying Jones on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 11:31.

I'm going with 2 pair, but was mildly concerned about it, feeling better about that choice now.

I overpacked stuff on purpose for the test run just to make sure I have enough room. Obviously there's plenty of space left for things that I might have forgotten. It helps that camping gear is divided between two people. (my brother got a bob trailer, so he's carrying the tent). I think that a small handlebar bag or an over-the-front-wheel bag might be in order -- something to hold a map and a couple snacks...

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Alex's picture

If I were you

Submitted by Alex on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 12:23.

I would ride like hell and then quit about 2/3 of the way through, but don't call it quitting. I hear that is what all the cool cats in Alaska do.

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Are you going to be in AK

Submitted by danboo on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 13:55.

Are you going to be in AK during the Fireweed 400 this coming weekend? There is a new non-competitive ride:

http://www.fireweed400.com/300K.html

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