There are now only about six weeks remaining until the group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. My wife Melissa and I will be doing the double century in two days. This is actually a ride I’ve been waiting to do for quite some time.
Running through the list of things to take aside from the normal spare tubes and CO2 cartridges, I’m finding it a little challenging to balance that “be very prepared” with the “keep it light.”
Here’s what I’ve got so far:
Must Haves:
- Rain poncho (you never know)
- Chamois Cream
- Cliff bars. Lots and lots of Cliff bars
- Sun screen (hopefully this will actually be required)
- Beer money (this is mostly as a thank you to the friends letting us crash at their house at the end of the first day)
Stuff I’m thinking about but haven’t decided on yet:
- Spare tire (not unreasonable to carry a folding tire)
- Spare spokes (feels like overkill)
Of course I’ll post all the details after I complete the ride. Until then…