Bicycle Fun Club: Bike Packing on the C&O June 2-3

[streetsmarts]

@KWL 178628 wrote:

Test packing. It all fits!*

* After tossing a couple of items.

Omg the “like” button is back!!!! So cam you carry some of my crap??!!

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[AFHokie]

@KWL 178628 wrote:

Test packing. It all fits!*

* After tossing a couple of items.

What bag did you go with over the front wheel?

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[KWL]

@AFHokie 178637 wrote:

What bag did you go with over the front wheel?

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A Sea to Summit Air Stream dry bag on top of a Surly 24-Pack Rack. I weighed using a low rider rack to place the sleeping bag and tent lower, but then wouldn’t have been able to mount the bottle cages. If we make a beer run to Poolesville, that Surly rack will come in handy.

[SarahBee]

First try at packing… lessons learned…harder packing for two!

[ejwillis62]

I am coming but might roll up a little late I have to do trail days at Jones point park first.

Liz Willis

[Judd]

@KWL 178640 wrote:

A Sea to Summit Air Stream dry bag on top of a Surly 24-Pack Rack. I weighed using a low rider rack to place the sleeping bag and tent lower, but then wouldn’t have been able to mount the bottle cages. If we make a beer run to Poolesville, that Surly rack will come in handy.

A beer run is mandatory.

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[Steve O]

@Steve O 178269 wrote:

Looking at my calendar, it seems I may be able to join this auspicious outing.

@KWL 178279 wrote:

Guess I’ll need to bring the bigger flask.

Sadly, another change of plans now prevents me from attending. Please post photos.

[KWL]

@Judd 178665 wrote:

A beer run is mandatory.

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You going to haul out the empties?

[josh]

@KWL 178672 wrote:

You going to haul out the empties?

Beer cans are made of aluminum, some bike frames are made of aluminum. Also, people make bikes out of bamboo, how hard can it be? Make a big-ass fire and turn your empties into a new bike, and then ghost-ride it out.

[KWL]

OK. That does it. I’m throwing the fenders on the Pugsley. I, for one, will arrive at the lockhouses without a mud stripe up my backside.

[komorebi]

@KWL 178685 wrote:

OK. That does it. I’m throwing the fenders on the Pugsley. I, for one, will arrive at the lockhouses without a mud stripe up my backside.

If it looks like the towpath will be miserably muddy, I plan to take this road/ferry route instead: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27659112.

[accordioneur]

@komorebi 178702 wrote:

If it looks like the towpath will be miserably muddy, I plan to take this road/ferry route instead: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27659112.

Make sure to check the White’s Ferry FB page – they do sometimes shut down if the weather/water warrant.

[mstone]

@accordioneur 178706 wrote:

Make sure to check the White’s Ferry FB page – they do sometimes shut down if the weather/water warrant.

This is a Good Thing, don’t want to end up all like [ATTACH=CONFIG]17969[/ATTACH]

[dasgeh]

If thunderstorms hit, it is advisable to get inside something sealed. Since you won’t have a car to retreat to, you may want to figure out where the nearest building (not shelter) is.

[Judd]

@komorebi 178702 wrote:

If it looks like the towpath will be miserably muddy, I plan to take this road/ferry route instead: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27659112.

I’m keeping a close eye on the weather. Right now there are possible thunderstorms with very light rain. Sunday looks like light rain. No changes to the plan right now but please stay tuned to this thread for any last minute updates.

I think everyone is experienced with riding in the rain, so we will hope for no lightning. If the canal is a mess from rain, I’ll plan on taking Komo’s road route.

The lockhouse should be able to accommodate everyone sleeping indoors flop house style.

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