Final Preps

It’s Wednesday, 15 July. We’re going to ride to Cheaha this Saturday! It’s almost here!

Time to make those final preparations. Have you made up your checklist? Trust me, this is the best way to get ready for a ride like this.

Before you start making those last minute preparations, sit down and write out a checklist. Once you’ve completed that task, you can start working the items. That way you can get some sleep on Thursday and Friday nights. Believe me, you want to do that.

Here’s a sample checklist which you can expand to suit your individual needs.

Bicycle:
Running well
Chain lubed
Tires pumped and inspected one last time.
Brakes inspected
Shifting free and correct
Racks and bags mounted and secure

Pack:
Clothing
Rain gear
Tools
Spares
Sunscreen
Food

Have fun packing.

The current weather forecast for the area is for a 30% rain chance each day, with highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s. Sound close to ideal. Sunscreen and rain jackets (of course!) along with sunglasses and smiles.

If you have let me know that you are going, check your email one last time. I’ve sent out a copy of the cuesheets. I will have some extra copies available on Saturday morning, but it would be good to do any manipulation and printing on your own. (Not all of us read small print well.)

See you Saturday morning!