Parked in Hancock, MD, which is about in the middle of the WMRT, and rode to MM 0, then turned around and rode to the other end. Backtracked just a bit to camp at Indigo Neck Hiker/Biker campsite. A nice 40 mile ride, with the bonus of a short 15 miles back to the car in the AM.
Water pumps are still handel-less, so I brought 3 liters of water, in addition to 2 squeeze bottles and a thermos with ice cubes (warm water sucks). Was just the right amount, had one squeeze bottle left when I got back to the car.
My kit is still heavy, I’m trying to dial it in. Each trip I try to eliminate stuff for next time. I’ll get to a reasonable size load eventually.
My StringStand worked great. Takes a minute to set up, but I love having the bike upright, stable, and not leaning when unloading, and loading.
Used an old tent footprint as a tarp for my bike. I’m glad all the crap that fell off the tree overnight was on the tarp and not my trusty steed. The ridge-line also served as a semi-covered clothesline to air out my clothes from the day before
Before I catch flak for the lights, they’re light AF, take up next to no space, and I already carry power banks. Added a nice ambiance and kept me from tripping over my guy lines.
Bonus pics: cockpit, bug butt, Light AF lights.
by KingCaptHappy-LotPP
3 Comments
thanks for the pics – haven’t ridden there in decades
Quite a load but if there’s ever a place you can get away with lugging a lot a rail trail is it
Nothing wrong with the lights. My bike packing partner uses string lights. They’re kind of fun…
Do you like the Divide front rack? What is the spacing on the 4 holes down the middle? I’m probably going to get it regardless but I want to to put a Topeak adapter on it for costco runs and I’m not sure how much jerry rigging it will take.
I like the StringStand!