I spent the last three days knocking down some miles and getting my head into the reality of this is really going to happen. I have to get ready in 19 weeks!
While reading and researching today I found an excellent article written by Kent Petterson on his blog (Of which he is way better at blog managment than I am) Frequently asked Questions about the divide. His words touched a belief that I have held and helped me put words to it. In the question? How does one train to ride the divide? I top my helmet to the answer Kent gave, "I practice!"
So, I spent the last three days practicing for Ride the Divide! I put in about 110 miles and did some rain riding with my rain jacket. Which does keep my dry but is very warm and toasty... I used my Helly Hansen Women's Voss Jacket. I like the fact that it keeps me dry and the hood fits over my head under my helmet and provides a bit of a visor. I still need better rain pants too. The stuff I have stays dry for a while but if it comes down hard it sneaks in. I plan to purchase a pair of North Face Venture Rain Pants
I found the camera I plan to purchase too!! Olympus Stylus TG-830 iHS Digital Camera
As the days tick by I realize I need to get all of my gear on the bike and go for a test ride/camp. My new frame will be here Wednesday so I plan to build up the Stumpy and load here up for a ride next Weds and Tuesday. I will post a blog after my adventure!
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