(I had a joke in here about marketing thread title as the hot new thing, but I think it got filtered.).
Been thinking lately about some plans for a big block of time off and I think something has caught my imagination. Basically, at least a couple weeks of self-supported touring, big days, little runs and swims sprinkled in for maintenance, maybe a side trip to climb a mountain, and hit an early-season triathlon and/or some CX races en route. Probably not optimal preparation for anything but I think I could accumulate a lot of kilojoules and have a good time. I’ve done shorter credit card tours on an old touring bike before, but this would be my first time going this big and trying to combine it with racing, and I’d like to camp and cook for myself most nights to keep costs under control. I’d be looking at USA and maybe Mexico destinations.
I’m interested in concrete advice, of course (particularly: cooking/fueling, fast/light/minimal/soft bags vs slower/heavier/more maximal/panniers or trailer, carbon roadie or steel mtb or buy new beater), but also just stories and inspiration from and about people who have done similar stuff, and I imagine there are some of you out there. So hit me.
