Our friend Lucia Parker went on her first bike camping trip last summer, taking a Cruzbike Sofrider. She recently posted this well-written blog entry with beautiful photos of the trip. She also mentions yours truly by name, and that’s always a good way to get my attention.
Many people ask me about taking Cruzbikes on bus racks…and on dirt roads and mountain bike trails. Her entry and photos may put some of those questions to rest, but it raises yet two more:
- Lucia, you mention getting ice cream. Excellent. A required element of any outdoor adventure. But what flavor?? The only thing more important than that is…
- What about chocolate? Was there any chocolate?!?
Great photos! Thanks for sharing, Lucia!
Oh, and, bike travel rule of thumb, because I just can’t let this one rest:
5% of total expedition weight should be dedicated to chocolate. Others would say, “coffee.” Others would say, “toast.” Still others would say “bike tools” or “spare tires” or that sort of rubbish. Alas. You simply can’t please everyone. 🙂
By under Cruzbike Adventures
“When the official email invitation arrived not too long after that conversation, I felt the reality of my inexperience a bit more keenly. I had, in fact, never been on an overnight bicycle camping trip. Nor had I logged anything but asphalt miles on my Cruzbike. This would take some preparation and would be an adventure, as any totally new undertaking is bound to be.
“Good thing this is Cruzbike and I knew exactly who to turn to for advice (and pep talks). First, my mom, Maria Parker, the reigning queen of Cruzbike adventures. She confirmed the worthiness of the undertaking and said she was jealous, that it would be a great time and that YES either of my Cruzbikes would be up for the challenge. Pep talk, check. Next up was a call with Robert Matson of NYC Recumbent Supply. Robert is the guy to talk to if you like the sound of words like expedition, adventure, fun and outdoors and want to know more about how to make all of them possible in your life. He talked me through what to carry and how to carry it. He gave me some great tips including: how much weight I should aim to carry (no more than 20 pounds), to pack early and go for a test ride (felt great), to use Ziplock plastic bags for things like toothpaste and sunscreen to save space and weight (brilliant!), to make sure that shelter and repair kit essentials were covered within the group…. (more)
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