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Old January 12th 09, 08:18 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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MuniSano;1169331 wrote:

Let's change this up a bit. I'm planning (in the not too distant
future) to do a semi-self supported multi-day (actually multi-week)
almost totally off-road ride. By semi-self-supported I was aiming at
carrying enough food so that I could be met by crew support (probably my
wife) every couple or three days. Do you think one could go the Joe
Marshall route and do this on a small rucksack say large camelbak type
pack and be managable? I'm anticipating a fair portion of each day
would be split between hiking and riding so I'd be able to get frequent
breaks. Do to the nature of the terrain I'll be riding my KH24. This
trip will be at altitude and in the summer time so although I probably
won't need a full tent I'll still have to have enough to stay warm at
night... I imagine the total trip time will be between 2-3 weeks...




If you have to go for 3 days between re-supplies, that's short enough
to not need a change of clothes. If it is nice warm weather, then you
can always jump in a stream (note: don't jump in the sea - your body
won't like the whole salty clothes thing after a few miles). If it is
bad weather, then you'll be worrying about worse things than smelling a
little. Warm clothes (fleece etc.) in case the weather gets cold can
double up as clothes for sleeping in. Although be sure that you've got
enough clothes to get a proper nights sleep, lack of sleep is really bad
for your riding.

I'd plan where to camp so that you don't have to camp too high - I've
made the mistake of bivvying on high ridges several times, and you
always end up waking up cold, unless you brought tons of gear. I tend to
camp in valleys or a bit down the side of hills if possible.

Is it completely backcountry, or are there going to be any food buying
opportunities?

Will there be enough water in the area that you can just fill up from
streams? That's what I do on a long ride.

Can you light fires or do you need a stove? You could do this kind of
ride without hot meals - I've done a 3 dayer just on very lightweight,
high energy food, chocolate bars etc. before. Although it is jolly nice
to have a hot meal.

Savlon (antiseptic cream) is the best thing for soreness caused by
sweat and rubbing which can be a problem on long rides with luggage.

Don't forget to hang your camelbak on a tree if there's likely to be
any animals about. Avoids possums, squirrels or whatever trying to steal
your food.

Joe


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Old January 12th 09, 08:30 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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"Unicycle Max" DeMilner dide a 750 mile unsupported solo ride through
New England in 2006 with a pretty crazy rack on his coker. I'm hoping
Max will chime in with his experiences with that set-up. Watching him
mount and ride with that much weight on the back was pretty incredible.
One suggestion that someone gave him was to wrap the extra tube around
the hub. It's out of the way and probably doesn't screw with your
maneuverability. As for the 40lb dry bag and tent on the back though...

Note the lack of any extended handlebars. Long distance unicycling has
really come a long way in just the past 3 years.


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Old January 13th 09, 02:46 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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napalm: thanks for the saddle advice. I've got the '07 KH Fusion
(stock) saddle that came with my '07 KH 24. It is wonderful with the
Thompson seatpost I have but you're right I need to experiment with
carrying/riding with a more substantial pack to see if "there is enough
saddle there." I also will definitely be aiming at carrying one of the
larger camel back packs I have the "Hawg" right now which I think is
plenty big for my trip logistics. I also won't be strapping anything to
my frame although BoojiBoy's mentioning of strapping a spare tube to the
hub center sounds promising and I might try that.

joemarshall: I'm definitely going to just have a single pair of clothes
for 3 days at a time, probably will be cold camping (i.e. no fire except
one I may build out of what I can find and a simple fire-starter). My
route choice is largely backcountry but as I mentioned earlier there are
several significant road crossings / towns that I'll be passing through
where I can either re-supply food items myself or (more likely) meet my
wife to resupply food, swap out those stinky clothes and other
things. The route I'm planning should have ample access to water
throughout most of the route though there are areas were their will be
longer stretches that I need to prepare for i.e. carry an extra water
bladder. And I'll definitely carry some lightweight parachute cord,
good for everything including setting up my simple bivoac and using to
hang my food items in a tree to keep away from animals (learned that
from Boy Scouts).

I'm sorry if I'm a bit sketchy on my route details as I don't want
anybody to do this route first! Suffice it to say it will be hugely
epic and a trip of a life time; the logistics are starting to fall
together I just need to finish up my PhD so I can train/plan some more
and recon parts of the route....

Thanks for all the wonderful advice all!


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Old January 13th 09, 02:47 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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napalm: thanks for the saddle advice. I've got the '07 KH Fusion
(stock) saddle that came with my '07 KH 24. It is wonderful with the
Thompson seatpost I have but you're right I need to experiment with
carrying/riding with a more substantial pack to see if "there is enough
saddle there." I also will definitely be aiming at carrying one of the
larger camel back packs I have the "Hawg" right now which I think is
plenty big for my trip logistics. I also won't be strapping anything to
my frame although BoojiBoy's mentioning of strapping a spare tube to the
hub center sounds promising and I might try that.

joemarshall: I'm definitely going to just have a single pair of clothes
for 3 days at a time, probably will be cold camping (i.e. no fire except
one I may build out of what I can find and a simple fire-starter). My
route choice is largely backcountry but as I mentioned earlier there are
several significant road crossings / towns that I'll be passing through
where I can either re-supply food items myself or (more likely) meet my
wife to resupply food, swap out those stinky clothes and other
things. The route I'm planning should have ample access to water
throughout most of the route though there are areas were their will be
longer stretches that I need to prepare for i.e. carry an extra water
bladder. And I'll definitely carry some lightweight parachute cord,
good for everything including setting up my simple bivoac and using to
hang my food items in a tree to keep away from animals (learned that
from Boy Scouts).

I'm sorry if I'm a bit sketchy on my route details as I don't want
anybody to do this route first! Suffice it to say it will be hugely
epic and a trip of a life time; the logistics are starting to fall
together I just need to finish up my PhD so I can train/plan some more
and recon parts of the route....

Thanks for all the wonderful advice all!


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Old January 13th 09, 09:13 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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MuniSano;1169752 wrote:
I'm sorry if I'm a bit sketchy on my route details as I don't want
anybody to do this route first! Suffice it to say it will be hugely
epic and a trip of a life time; the logistics are starting to fall
together I just need to finish up my PhD so I can train/plan some more
and recon parts of the route....



very intriguing!

Why not apply for the 'Kris Holm Evolution Of Balance Award'
(http://www.krisholm.com/grants)? It would help nicely I'm sure! As Kris
is a bit of adventurer himself I'm sure he would agree to keep quiet
about it for a while...

Although if you're not planning on doing it for a while, you could wait
till 2010 - this is the second year it's run so I guess it'll be run
next year too (no inside information on this one, sorry).


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Old January 13th 09, 09:39 PM posted to rec.sport.unicycling
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Yeah sorry for that double post up there, I don't know how that
happened? Yikes!

mikepenton: Thanks for the Kris Holm Evolution of Balance Award
suggestion, I've already considered that and will put in for it when the
time is right. I don't expect to get it but who knows? My muni/hike
epic won't depend on that Award but it would be nice wouldn't it?


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