Well, now its pretty much about preparing (minus the training) for the race... which is actually quite intensive! I'm going to break this down into two blogs: PRE-RIDE and during the RIDE
First, check out this packing list: ALC - Packing List, which has everything from a sleeping bag, sunscreen to everything bike related, helmet, spare tubes and everything in between like laundry soap! I still need a sleeping bag! and rain-cycling gear in case it rains... yikes!
First, check out this packing list: ALC - Packing List, which has everything from a sleeping bag, sunscreen to everything bike related, helmet, spare tubes and everything in between like laundry soap! I still need a sleeping bag! and rain-cycling gear in case it rains... yikes!
Since, I don't have a car - I had to get get a rental - just to run errands around the island before I go! Special thanks to Alamo for hooking me up with this ride!
Next up: preparing bike for shipment! Special thanks to Island Tri and Bike - for being super helpful when I had bike issues and for taking good care of my bike! They will be boxing up my bike - which I will be picking up on Friday on my way to the airport.
Yup, preparing for a ride like this costs a pretty penny - checking in my bike alone is $150 each way - add in another $25 for my own luggage - that's $350 for luggage fees!
Other than that, it is just packing, flight, fees, and orientation. I'll be leaving Friday night arriving into San Fran at 7am - and heading straight to a 9am orientation.
(HOPEFULLY THEY HAVE COFFEE!)
At orientation, I'll be signing up for a tent, getting my bike put back together, meeting other cyclists that are doing the ride! (=
Oh yeah - I have to get my hair DID!
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Mahalo for reading.
Until next time.
