Experimenting 🧪 With RAGBRAI in mind, I’m experimenting. I’ve been trying out different ride foods and drinks for many years; but not ways to sleep if I go on a multi-day ride. With that in mind, I bought an air mattress today. It’s not quite as fancy as this HiiPeak; but it ought to suffice. It might seem like overkill, as I have three air mattresses; bought last Fall when my brother and his family visited. However, they weigh almost 10 pounds each! If I do RAGBRAI and use a charter, there’s typically a luggage weight limit of 50 pounds. I don’t think I’ll want an air mattress that gobbles up a fifth of my baggage weight allowance. The mattress I bought weighs under 3.5 pounds. Since I’m experimenting, tonight I can pump up that mattress; and maybe even try sleeping on it. It lacks a built-in pump; but the charter I’m considering if I do RAGBRAI has air pumps. This air mattress includes a glue-less patch kit. As long as I don’t store the thing in a broiling hot attic or garage, it should keep a year or two. Getting ahead of Myself? 🏃🏽 Okay, I’m getting a bit ahead of myself here. But I’d rather get ahead of myself now, than find myself behind a year from now. RAGBRAI is a major undertaking; and I keep thinking of more and more things. I’m considering getting a handlebar bag for my road bike, provided it fits properly. I’d like something that holds a little more than the top-tube pouch I’ve been using for  years. But having that bag on my handlebars could affect bike handling; and I’ll need a little time to adjust to it. Getting back to the air mattress, I’ll wait to get any kind of sleeping bag. Buying it now is getting ahead of myself a bit too much. This blog/page may contain affiliate links. “We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.” ABOUT ME I began this website primarily as a way to present the story of how I accomplished a century ride on an adult tricycle. Other riders of adult trikes might want to know whether it’s possible. It sure is! You can read all about it in My Story. I live in New Orleans; and  retired in January 2023. More time for cycling! Website designed by Cecile Levert © This website is the property of its author. DISCLAIMER I am not a cycling coach; nor a health professional. This site is based on my own experiences, opinions, etc. If you need help, please consult the appropriate professional.   FRESH FROM MY JOURNAL Experimenting May 1, 2024 Goodbye Leg Warmers? April 30, 2024 Old Tease April 29, 2024 Time to Back Off! April 28, 2024 Load More TRANSLATOR