It is definitely more complicated planning a route out of state than one to the next city.
I printed out nine pages of maps off google for our route to PA. We won't be able to stray far from the pre-determined path...unless we are looking to lose our way! Since printer ink is terribly water soluble I went over the print-outs with pen to reduce potenial smudging. I'm also trying to figure out some sort of zip-lock bag/map case type of protection against wetness...but I haven't come to any conclusions yet.
My brother is letting me plan the route...should I surprise him?
I have only one more pannier to attach hooks to!
I have had some frustrations, though...
When I tested the right rear pannier it hung just a little too low...the derailleur interfered with the bottom edge. I couldn't undo my work and fix the problem, so my brother is going to drill two more holes in each hook, just a bit higher. That will raise the pannier 1/4 inch...all I need!
Today I received a bottle of Potable Aqua that I had ordered. I'm not planning on using it much...only when absolutely necessary. Hopefully I can get around the taste of those Iodine tablets...I've heard it's unpleasant!
Today is such a cold rainy day...I sure hope it gets warmer soon...and stays warm!
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for your maps, Alex, you could laminate them, or use clear contact paper. Just a thought...
Thanks!
That would be a good idea if I wanted the maps to last forever...but they are poor quality black-and-white printouts...I think I'll just stick them in a plastic bag and clip that to the surface of my handlebar bag.
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