Or Leave It? ⏩
Take it, or leave it? That’s the question when planning to travel; whether to RAGBRAI or something else.
How much can I fit into a duffle bag? How much will it weigh? I also need to consider what might set off alarms at the airport; e.g. my cable lock. I’ve been debating whether to take it or leave it; but nobody want to set off alarms. So I guess I’ll leave the cable lock at home. By more than one account, a bike lock really isn’t necessary on RAGBRAI, anyway.
Everyday Stuff 🪥 🧼
And then there’s the everyday stuff: soap; toothpaste; towel, and so on. I don’t realize how much I take their presence for granted when I’m at home; but they’re not a take it or leave it question.
Especially when you’ll be on a bicycle tour and might not be able to get such items. If your tour is RAGBRAI, the sheer number of riders explodes the population of the small towns on the route; and I’ve got a hunch that stores sell out of these things in a hurry.
Everyday stuff gets very important, very fast if you’ve forgotten to bring it. I know I won’t want to go a week without being able to clean myself up! I’d rather take these things from home than have to make a frantic search for them. Such a frenzy would take a lot of the fun out of the tour!
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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!
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