joesteam

Thanks for your help! One more question....
I need to gear myself up. Here in NYC there are plenty of places, but it would be almost easier for me to do this in Vancouver (or maybe even Seattle). Do you think this may be a good idea (I would not have to break down the bike and stuff to fly out), and do you have any preferred places that I could get a good 'packaged' deal?

Thanks again...