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Bikepacking for reals!

5/9/2016

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My weekend plans changed last minute but I am lucky enough to have some awesomely adventurous friends, the kind who don't mind rainy weather when there's an opportunity to go bikepacking. Neil let me borrow his classic Bridgestone MTB-6. He had his Surly Pugsley loaded up but Ryan won the heavyweight division with custom Carsick Designs frame bags on his Moonlander (seriously, he was carrying canned food in there!).
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My rig
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Neil's rig
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Ryan's rig
We met up with Monica and Brian of Carsick Designs who had organized the trip to Like Oroville. We parked at their friend, Gary's, house. Gary has bike trails in his backyard and rides them regularly. He led us across the dam and around the lake to our campsite, giving us our own tour and we went along.
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There's finally water in there! (Photo by Ryan)
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Photo by Monica
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Thanks to the dam money, this trail is beautifully maintained.
The campsite was empty because of the weather. We set up camp and made a lovely fire to stay warm in the rain. Brian showed up a while later but Monica was sick and had to stay home.
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Home for the night
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If you pack in a saw, you need to use it.
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Calm before the storm
It rained all night. My old tent was almost waterproof but my new survival blanket kept my sleeping bag warm and dry.
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Packed back up with wet gear
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Stream crossing! Photo by Ryan
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My Cyclofemme crew
This was the first time in four years that I wasn't able to organize a Cyclofemme ride and it was Mother's Day without my kiddos so this was an amazing substitute.
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Photo by Ryan
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Tent and sleeping pad
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I'm winning!
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My tires are too skinny.
We stopped by Brian and Monica's shop where they create these amazing bags. Check them out: www.carsickdesigns.com
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Monica's rig
I'm totally hooked! We rode about 30 miles and even climbed some good hills. I need way more mountain biking skills but I have some great bikepacking friends, the kind who peek back to make sure I haven't fallen off a cliff and don't mind my slow, careful speed, and especially ones who don't mind camping in the rain! Can't wait for our next adventure!
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Kristen link
5/9/2016 08:12:59 pm

Looks like you need some fat tires so that you fit in! Ha! All joking aside, sounds and looks like lots of fun--with the exception of the wet camping gear. :-/

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Marian
5/9/2016 08:56:59 pm

I'm SO jealous!!

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sara Ohara link
5/9/2016 11:34:04 pm

Really enjoyed your Mother's Day ride 2 years ago. Visited my daughter in Sac this weekend and we went on a History of Punk Rock in Sac bike tour - great leader and quite fascinating even though I don't really like Punk rock!

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Elle
5/12/2016 09:10:50 am

Sounds like you found a great ride anyway! Sorry I wasn't able to put something together again this year. Hopefully next time. Let me know when you'll be up this way again.

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