Wilmington, NC to Buffalo, NY, early Fall. I need to stay in Wilm for the summer, but take care of my mother in Buffalo thruout the winter. Then, in April-ish, I ride back to NC for the summer. This routine might go on for each of several years. “Mandatory Fun!” Hopefully I can reduce my carbon footprint a little by cycling instead of driving my Corolla. Tent camping & grocery store meals all the way.
The trip up North should be a breeze. With the foundation of my daily bicycle commuting thru the summer (110 miles a week) & a few weekend camping trips, I think I can make 100 miles / day, at least until I hit the Pennsylvania hills. That’s my aspirational goal. However, riding back to NC in the spring might take longer, as I won’t have as much of a foundation. Plus, headwinds are likely then.
Picked up a Surly Cross-Check last week, for dependability & lightness, compared to my other touring bikes.