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Looking to do about 35-40 episodes this year (about what we did in 2017). I think 3 episodes a month is a sweet spot. You all can use a week off from me every month 😉
Tours this year… hoping to do two to three longer tours plus some weekend ones. I mentioned in the end of the year newsletter that I’m looking at tours as far away (for me) as Europe and as close as the tried and true C&O, plus some new ones.
Touring with pups… we adopted a new pug (Gizmo) but I think he might be a little long in the tooth to come on tour. Belle Starr seems to be my touring buddy this year ones the evening temps climb up in the spring
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More more more… I’m kind of excited about 2018. Are you? Let’s kick it off!
My “what not to do on a cold wet bike tour” gallery
Cold wet bike tour tips
- Zero mile days are not for quitters
- Cold and wet can be straight up dangerous if you’re not careful. Rock some layers, and make sure you’re using wools and synthetics in case you do get wet.
- Consider hand warmers… the last few days I’ve been amazed how much of a lift I get from a simple chemical hand warmer in my pocket. I think this could be a huge thing on tour too. May chat these up in gear talk in a future episode.
- Cold weather often goes hand in hand with short days – don’t overestimate the miles you can do with the sun up
- Talked about cold (but dry) touring with Belle back in Pedalshift 062 and wet tent tips in Pedalshift 082 so check those out.
- Microwave pizza does taste better under adverse conditions.
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