Flew back from Upstate NY yesterday and immediately hooked up my BOB and went grocery shopping. Hauling about 60lbs of groceries, plus stuff in the panniers and a full trunk. Going uphill too. This kid on a mountain bike starts teasing me along the road and wanting to race.

One of these days I'm going to get me a roadie or cyclocross for light commutes (only a backpack with clothes; no laptop and other stuff like I now normally do) and go pick up a "fight every now and then.

Today I went to church. About 17 miles total; plenty of good hills. I'm starting to think about short overnight tours in Colorado (1-3 days; 100-300 miles; motels or B&Bs) ; if anyone has experience in this area please contact me. Thanks!

GreenAnvil