Life On A B-I7

Rest Day, 0 miles.

I’m staying at the Clark Fork Lodge. This place is awesome and an exceptional value. If you are in Clark Fork and need a place to stay, this is it.

Last night I walked down to the local Bar & Grill for some dinner. Just minutes into my IPA the fellow next to me asked where I was from . I told him where I lived in Central Oregon and to my surprise he told me he grew up in the town just north of there. What a small world. He went on to explain how growing up, the boys in his town would always fight with the boys in my town. As a precaution, I made it clear I did not grow up there, only moved there five years ago. He did not mind. It was clear he was enjoying his reminiscing. He was very entertaining. My dinner was excellent too.

Besides a rest today, it’s time to repack my panniers. Before I do that, here is what I forgot to pack.

1. Light weight walking shoes
2. Sleeping shirt
3. Sleeping pants

REI is shipping these items General Delivery to Whitefish Montana.

Here’s my current kit. Last weigh-in, 37.5 lbs. Bike 34.5 lbs. I’m packing my age. That said, I’ll be running slightly over that once I receive my REI order in Whitefish.

Right Front Pannier

• Rain Jacket
• Rain Hat
• TP, Wet Wipes, Shovel (small)
• Toiletries
• Watercolor Set (aspirational)

Left Front Pannier

• Warm Gloves
• Back Packer Stove
• Insulated Cup
• MSR ISOPRO Fuel
• Instant Coffee
• One Freeze Dried Meal
• First Aid Kit
• Matches, Lighter, Wind Screen, Utensils

Right Rear Pannier

• Jacket & Vest
• Socks
• Sleeping Clothes
• Off-Bike Clothes
• Inflatable Pillow
• Three Month Supply of Medicine

Left Rear Pannier

• Cycling Shirts (2 total)
• Cycling Pants (2 short, 1 long)
• Inflatable Air Mattress
• Emergency Tarp

Rear Rack

• Sleeping Bag
• Tent

Handlebar Bag

• Road Food
• Gloves
• Sun Screen
• Cable Lock
• Wallet
• Nitecore NB1000 Power Bank (Light Weight Li-Ion) x 2
• Charging Cables
• Medicine
• Notebook & Pen

Top Tube Bag

• Flat Repair Kit
• Tire Pressure Gauge
• Tire Pump
• Bicycle Tools
• Spare Batteries
• Head Lamp
• Tie Straps
• Bike Stand
• Bad-Ass Knife (3” Swiss Army)

Stem Bag

• Mulit-Lens Riding Glasses (clear, amber, smoke)
• Eyeglasses (off-bike)
• Lip Balm

Stem

• Quad Lock mounted iPhone

Cyclist’s Kit

• Cycling Shirt
• Cycling Pants (padded)
• Socks
• SPD Shoes
• Windbreaker (Hi-Vis)
• Helmet
• Brooks B-17 Saddle (hard)
• Long Sleeve Jacket (as needed for warmth)
• Vest (as needed for warmth)

Yes, when I get dazed and confused I can refer to this list…

The motel owner drives a Nash Metropolitan. It’s been perfectly restored. Driving this would be almost as much fun as riding a bicycle.