JW and final preps #3
ANOTHER WARNING- WE DO NOT DEAL WITH THE FOLKS AT FOREX BROKERAGE UNTIL THEY STOP SPAMMING THIS SITE!!!
Cycling and our preparations are just about done and the time has come to load the trailer, double check the list and the road on Monday. I’ll show you here what I am riding and maybe a few reasons as to why I ride what I do. This is my first long trip on a bike, so no doubt I will have a different idea when I Get done with this ride.
I am riding a great bike that I got in a"horse trade" with my cowboy friend Wes Sheppard. Thanks Wes.
I had to get some work done on the frame to make it ready for me to ride, rebuilt the drive to a 9spd x triple set up.
A new set of high end Mavic Krysium SSL wheels, also a new seat that is being made using Herman Oak Leather......afterall I am a loyalist to the US tanners. 
Photo by: Jeremiah
Title: a last training ride before I head out
The little trailer is running at about 45-48 pounds when loaded, so its quite a lug to get it up some hills. A full quarter of my total weight is the equipment required to do my blogging for the ride. I will be packing a small trailer mounted Video camera, that can be seen mounted to my home made traveling tri-pod near the rear of my trailer. I can also mount my digital cam on this post and get some HQ stills.
So how will I eat you ask, well I plan on spending most of my time in the ditch in a tent and my cooking will be done on a tiny little 4x1x4 stove using fuel blocks. Don’t think I will be having tri-tip or a roast, mostly noodles and Cous-Cous, lots of Tofu, plenty of Peanut Butter and fig cookies. I’ll pack some En-Durox that is meant for rebuilding muscle mass…………..my kids figured it would take ad 8-10 minutes to completely rebuild a massive fella like myself. I am not real sure just what it does, but can tell you it does something because you really notice a difference in your legs wgen you take it. I was thinking a trying those new Landis Testosterone Patches, but wasn’t sure how much it hurt to pull it off the parts you sit on……..so I opted for another Peanut Butter sandwich instead.
My clothes will be sparce and functional, just bike clothes. All spandex all the time, with an occassinal skinny dip in a creek as we ride by. Pack a couple extra tubes, one folding bead tire and a bike repair kit. The guys and I have come up with agreat little traveling repair stand for those times when I do have to work on the bike drvetrain.
CONTEST QUESTION #3 yes there are prizes for each question asked!!!!!!!!!!!
This will be answered at the very end of the bike trip, but we are asking you to guess what will be the highest mileage day of my trip. And the closest guess is the winner. Just a little something to get you involved and participating in the whole adventure. So you have until Friday 18th is the deadline for placing an answer to this question. Best of luck
If you are into Prayin, now is a good time. Wann’a wish me luck only, hey that’s fine, all I really want is to have a safe trip.
Comments
Have a safe journey. I'll say your last day will be the highest mileage day. By then you'll be ready to be home.
Posted by: TK | August 11, 2006 6:39 PM
I meant get home. You'll be ready to get home.
Posted by: TK | August 11, 2006 6:42 PM
101 miles. There just has to be some looong down hills somewhere. God bless.
Posted by: Ozzie | August 13, 2006 1:18 PM
And what kind of spurs will you be using on old Mavic to keep her moving?
Posted by: Ozzie | August 13, 2006 1:23 PM
Well Mr. Watt, whom I have never met, I wish you safe travels and will be praying for you as you experience the excitement of America. If anyone could accomplish this long bike ride in 50 days, it would be you. I will continue to follow this blog and I might even comment on a few things. Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Darren Ramalho
Posted by: Darren Ramalho | August 13, 2006 5:58 PM
I say your high mile day will consist of ..... 98 miles !!
Posted by: sd monsanto | August 14, 2006 11:52 PM
Hi, Jeremiah!
This is about the coolest deal I've seen in awhile. As for your "high-mile" day, and keeping in mind the grit & determination it takes to do what you do every day (along with some Lance Armstrong inspiration) I'm gonna venture out on a limb and say your high-mileage day's going to be 160-miles. Enjoy, be safe, and God Bless!
Posted by: BRUCE GIBSON | August 15, 2006 5:47 AM
Hello Jeremiah -
Greetings from Denmark.
Hope you have great fun on the bike.. Being an avid saddlemaker myself and avid biker too, I came to think - what are you using on your rig - Shimano or Campagnolo..? I just finished a rebuild of my bike and upgraded to Shimano 10 speed Ultegra, with FSA chainrings. Sure worth the money. I usually ride 30-40 miles on a daily basis.. Just to keep in shape..
Yeah - Landis B sample did turn out positive..! (Hmm)
I'll give the mileage contest a shot too - I'll say 107 miles..
All the best and God bless.
Cheers
Per
Posted by: Per Kronvold | August 15, 2006 1:14 PM
Jeremiah,
May God Bless and Keep you on this marvelous journey.
Hugs to Coleen, Nevada, and
Pine. Is there somewhere you plan to stop that I could send you some cookies?
Love,
Cookie Mom
Posted by: Sally Smith | August 18, 2006 8:41 AM
Jerimiah,
I gave Pine a ride home yesterday and he told me about your ride. I admire you and all you do in your life and you are a great neighbor. Maybe next year Frank can wear Spandex and go with you. We are praying for you daily. I think your highest mile day will be 65 miles.
God Bless you and be careful.
Posted by: Cindy Johnson | August 22, 2006 9:19 AM
Hi Jeremiah! I was wondering where you were cycling...missed you up here on 198. Hope your experience is the best ever. You're in our prayers too.....Peace, Mary, Frank and Annette
Posted by: Mary McLellan | August 27, 2006 7:55 AM