Originally Posted by
cyccommute
As I say to a lot of people, it's a tour...skip the de France part
What's the rush? Gotta be somewhere in a hurry?
Honestly,
for me, cooking while on tour is part of the experience. I've found, over time, that I can't eat too much at once while riding so the evening meal is when I eat most. In the morning, I only boil water for coffee because I don't want to do dishes before hitting the road. But both times are times for reflection. While dinner is simmering (I tend to cook rather elaborate meals, sometimes using several pots even when solo), I write my letters home.
In the mornings, I like to sit and read my book over a
cup of coffee before starting the day. I'm in no hurry. I on tour. I left the de France part at home
Gotta have the coffee!! Maybe a 12 step program could resolve this but I refuse to go coffee less in the morning.
All my gear fits on my bike and has a purpose. With a mountaineering background I'm all to familiar with suffering. Don't choose to do it on a bike. So I use a tent and not a bivy. I use a thermarest and not a hardman pad.
Plus I love to cook. Camp cooking is fun and forces you to be creative.