Documenting my Bike-ventures. Bicycle Touring, and Bike Packing
After three years of bicycle touring, I have come to a point where cycling in the states has become tame. It's all the same really, after several small towns, a large city will come about. Its then when you gather yourself and recover from the isolation, speak to a few of the locals and have …
The short two-week trip was in preparation for a shift into bike-packing, now that I am back home. The effort now switches to purchasing such bags. I've done my field research and I have concluded: "I need to build my setup around the largest things I will carry." Which include: Ipad Pro (tablet), Camera, and …
I rarely go hungry. I do not bathe regularly, and my clothes usually reek. I hand-wash what I can, when there is a stream I jump in, and I do most of my cooking by open fires. I travel hard, and last night was a reminder of it all. I had several wake up calls. …
Continue reading "A few nights in the city, on the streets. "
Well. The trip is over, I am killing most of the day in El Pas waiting for the train to arrive. It's extreamly hot outside, and I am glad to call it all a wrap. The DIY setup I seat out with has performed very well. I think I have a good idea of what …
This area has proved to be more challenging than I would expect. From Del Rio to Marathon there is almost nothing. Staying connected to the internet is hard, and there is only a handful of towns that have hot and fresh food. The temperature near and around Marathon is relatively cool, and with the moderate …
Well things have changed a bit. Plans to join my brother out on the road today has been pushed back several hours. The drive back to Del Rio has been postponed till tonight. I have no real opinion about it, because either way I am getting a free ride. I may be anxious to get …
Tomorrow, Saturday 3rd, 2017, I'll be hitching a ride with my younger brother to Del Rio from McAllen, Texas. From Del Rio, I'll be riding my bicycle to the Big Bend National Park, near the Mexican border. During my week long trip, I'll be transitioning from my original Bicycle Touring pannier setup, to a more …
Last night was interesting. I received a little reminder on how close the border really is. I have been testing out a new bikepacking setup and decided to visit the nearest state park. I entered the Besntson-Rio Grande Valley State Park after hours. As I rushed towards the showers I bypassed the check in fee, …
My introduction to bicycle touring was straight forward and unconventional. I loaded up what I thought I would need, and peddled away. I didn't plan anything, I carried a survival camp axe and Mylar sheets, a large water pouch and one man tent with poles. I pushed my bicycle to its limits and developed a …
Continue reading "Making the Switch from Bicycle Touring to Bike Packing"
A high pitch buzz fills the air, a thin mesh of fabric is all that keeps the swarm of mosquitos away. A handful of them trailed in behind me as I settled in for the night. Leading into the dawn, bright skies and strong winds kept them down. Behind the dune, however, the winds strength …
