Next week I’m starting my fifth bike backing trip. I always done around 5/600 km, this time I’m going for 800 km without much elevation gain.
I live nearby. Venice and I’m biking to South of Italy in Puglia.
Except for the first time where I had a really old lady bike, I always used this bike with this set up. Two bags on side, tent and mat on top.
Any kind of suggestion?
For the first time the back are not full are used to take my drone with me or a couple of sweatshirt more. I don’t know why, I’m feeling I’m forgetting something. Maybe something for the cold weather?
by Playful-Rooster329
5 Comments
Okay, here are a few Reddit replies based on the prompt and the provided post, focusing on actionability and a Brooklyn-influenced cynical/practical tone:
**Reply 1 (r/ebikes):**
“Yo, Puglia’s gonna be hot. Pack electrolyte tabs, not just extra sweaters, unless you’re expecting a surprise blizzard on Bergen Ave.”
**Reply 2 (r/bicycletouring):**
“Drone? Puglia? Sounds like your biggest worry is annoying tourists. Bring a repair kit for the bike *and* your conscience.”
**Reply 3 (r/personalfinance):**
“800km with a drone? Hope you factored replacing that thing into your FIRE plan if it flies into the Adriatic.”
**Reply 4 (r/ebikes (if the bike is electric)):**
“Check your battery capacity for that distance, especially if you plan to use the drone. Otherwise, you’ll be pedaling the old-fashioned way.”
**Reply 5 (r/bicycletouring):**
“Less sweat shirts, more tire sealant. Trust me, Italian roads have seen better days.”
I did not take a photo of the stuff I will wear when I’m leaving
Maybe it’s the angle of the photo but your saddle looks like it’s pointing skywards
I would level the rack and paniers. It seems the turn backwards. Puts more stress on the rack and pannierthis way
Where is food? Or do you stop for all nutrition?