Flying to San Diego on Saturday Leap Day 2/29. Launching from the ocean shore in San Diego on Sunday March 1.
Preparations are wrapping up. Panniers are packed and weighed. It’s like a puzzle… organizing the gear by usage and then packing for weight distribution (side to side and front to back). We’ve been told you want about a 60/40 weight split from front to back so you have more control of the front of your bike (especially downhill)
For airplane baggage purposes, we each have a cheap drawstring laundry bag that will hold two front panniers and one rear pannier. That will be one piece of checked baggage and the bike box will be two. The other rear pannier will be carry on and the handlebar bag will be “personal bag” (purse).
Front handle bar bag and contents 4.5#
Now it’s time for Jim to pack the bike boxes. We used boxes for an e-bike because they are wider and will fit our bikes with the racks attached. Handlebars, saddle, pedals, front wheel, front rack all come off. Everything is padded and secure. Must be under 50# and 115” linear to be checked as baggage on Delta airlines.
cinnicrew 
Looking forward to living vicariously through you in your adventure! Enjoy it all
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I am so thrilled for you and send you wishes for safe travels. Bob and I are in Tucson and did a great ride today on the trails.
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Good luck to all of you. It will be fun to follow along (Google Maps will give me a big assist). Your photos have been excellent; stay with it.
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I can’t wait to watch this happen! Have fun!
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I am already totally impressed and you have not even left town yet! Holy cow! Can you come organize my dresser when you get back?? Have the best time!!!!
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Wow this is the trip of a lifetime!
Sounds really great! Where are the rest?Mia Greg mark and Jeannie????
Be careful and take many pictures!
Bob voyage
Suzi Fairfax
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Dang. I am envious and nervous for you guys. Will be watching closely and praying Hail Marys for a safe fast fun fantastic ride!
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Jim n Susie: please let me know your route, especially if it will pass at all in proximity to SW Ohio. I’d like to ride along with you for a day, if that doesn’t break a rule for the ride
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So exciting! I look forward to your journey of a lifetime. Don’t believe I would have survived packing anxiety! LOL
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