The Death Train

Well, those of you who saw me at Saturday's ride noticed I was riding a (partially) loaded touring bike. With "the Death Train" just over three weeks away I figured it was time to try out the touring bike for real. And while there are a few adjustments that need to be made, I think it will suit me quite nicely for 7 weeks this summer.

Vic and I purchased one-way tickets to Vancouver today. We leave on Sunday May 16th for the 40+ hour bus ride to Canada. One night there and then we'll be on our way towards Mexico. Everything we need on our bikes.

I hope to keep this blog (somewhat) up to date as we make our way down the coast and then turn north towards Lake Tahoe. Our adventures will come nearly to a close July 10th at the Death Ride. Then we will "rest" on a 3-day 100 mile ride around the west side of Lake Tahoe to Reno where we will catch the Amtrak home.

7 weeks, 3,000+ miles. The Death Train.