well, in the end it was the wind that mattered. After two days of slogging into a 35 MPH gale, I ended the tour 80 miles early. still a huge success, thanks to the help from all you folks here.
THANKS
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2009 Custom TI Frame Road Bike, all 2007 Campy Record, Campy Euros Wheelset
2009 Custom TI Frame touring Bike. S&S couplers, XTR Drivetrain. LOW granny.
2009 Performance Bicycles TI (by Lynsky) road frame, 7900 DA, 7950 DA Compact Crank, Light Niobium Rim Wheels