Originally Posted by
Lionheart
Hi everyone,
I'm about to try my first self contained tour. This is my current plan. Please tell me what won't work.
The tour:
The tour will be a short (1 week) one. Boston to Niagara Falls. I'm planning on mostly camping and not cooking but simply dining out for dinners and snacking at convenience stores.
The bike:
My commuter bike is a Specialized Tri Cross
The gear:
My bike is outfitted with a Gary Fisher Interchange rear rack. No front rack yet.
I've got 2 Arkel XM28 panniers.
I think this might not give me the carrying capacity I'm gonna need for the essentials (tent, thermarest, sl. bag, clothing and such). Does anyone have an opinion or advice?
Thanks
Danny
Others have answered the equipment questions.
Going from Boston to Niagara Falls - are you planning on using the Erie Canal trailway for all/part of the trip across NY? If so, be aware that some of the eastern sections, particularly between Schenectady and Albany, were severely damaged by the hurricanes last Fall, and are probably not open. The last reports I've read are that sections of the path may not be repaired until late this year.
If you're going to use NY Bike Route 5 or part of the Ontario State Parkway/Rt. 104/etc, you should be fine.
When are you planning on going?