Summary/statistics
I wanted to make a Bikely route for the whole ride, but it ended up being too large for bikely to handle. So I made a Google Earth file of it instead.
Archive for the General Info Category
Some reflections and opinions.
The most frequently recurring reflection I have is that in my first day's log entry, I mention not envying Graydon and Frances having to go back up the hill at Agassiz the next day. Naturally, I then spend a good chunk of the next day grinding halfway up the Cascades to Hope Slide. The other reflection in that vein is that my snarky comments about open pit mining at Sparwood were followed pretty quickly by the observation that such practices might have prevented the really substantial loss of life from the Frank Slide (and generally prevent lives lost due to mineshaft collapses and other such joys). That said, most of my thoughts on the ride don't actually simplify to "gee that was a dumb thing for me to say".
What/how I packed.
The bike I used was an old lugged-construction road racing bike (early 80s Miele), to which I'd added a triple-chainring crankset (Campagnolo Veloce 52/42/26; the granny ring was taken from a different crankset), larger range freewheel (7 speed, 13-28), reversible clipless/platform pedals, fenders (though I stripped off the rear fender pretty early on), a suspension-designed rear rack (to add distange between the pedals and panniers, since the roadie has a short rear triangle), and low-rider front racks.
A non-riding-day update.
My tendon is now at the point where it feels quite normal (without drugs) until I go and do something foolish like walk around on it a whole bunch. The little lump around my tendon, that seems to be the peak of the swelling has also almost disappeared, so I'm planning to hit the road again on Monday morning.
