01.05.2012 The Route

The Route: Modified Lewis & Clark

For the most part I will be following Adventure Cycling Association's Lewis & Clark Route. 

The changes:
I will be starting from my Cedar Falls, IA instead of the beginning
I will be deviating from the route in MT, ID, WA and OR to visit friends and family.
The start date is set for 25 May 2012.
This is the initial planned route, changes are likely to occur and will be reflected in each of the days maps.

Planned Route

View Lewis and Clark Route in a larger map


The Actual Route Taken

The new google maps is being a pain in the ass so I am just going to post a map I made in a program I have (ArcMap).

01.05.2012 First Tour Gear List

The Required Gear List: A backpacker going biking

BIKE 
52cm SURLY LHT - stock build (replaced stock seat with Brooks B17, replaced tires with Schwalbe Marathon Mondail)
Additions: Shimano SPD pedals, fenders, 2 water bottle cages, 2 water bottles
Racks: Tubus Tara (front) and Tubus Cargo (rear) racks
Storage: Ortlieb Front and Back roller Panniers, Ortlieb Ultimate5 classic handlebar bag (medium)
Lighting: Planet Bike Rack Blinky 5 tail light (2AAA Batteries), CygoLIte MityCross 400 head light (Rechargeable Battery)
Bike Computer: Sigma Sport BC1009
Pump: Topeak Road Morph Frame Pump
Bike Mirror: Bike Peddler Take A Look Mirror

Tools/Spares 
Bike Lock, 2 tire levers, patch kit, chain lube, Schrader-Presta adapter, zip-ties, gorilla tape, a few spare nuts and bolts
2 spare tubes, 2 spare spokes (come stock on bike), SRAM powerlink (x2)
Bike multi-tool (allen wrenches, chain tool), spoke wrench, Gerber multi-tool (screw drivers, pliers) and pocket knife
Bike Clothes 
Bike Shoes: Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek IV
Helmet, Riding Gloves, Arm Warmers and cycling cap
Rain jacket and cheap rain pants
cycling socks (3 pair), Cycling shorts (2 pair), t-shirts (2), and long sleeve shirt
Road ID

Camp clothes 
Shower Shoes (flip/flops), Town/Camp sandals, Wool Socks (2 pair)
beanie, baseball hat, Buff, gloves, Sunglasses
convertible pants, athletic shorts, Boxers (2 pair), Long underwear bottoms
t-shirt, Lightweight long sleeve wool top, Midweight long sleeve wool top, Primaloft vest

Camp 
REI Quarter Dome T2 (with footprint and stakes)
Big Agnes Insulated Air-Core Sleeping pad, Montbell ULSS Down Hugger #2, Sea-to-Summit Thermolite bag liner
Petzel Tikka Plus 2 Headlamp (3AAA baterries)
Alcohol stove, wind screen, fuel bottle and lighter, Small pot, and spork
MSR Dromedary (4L), 1/2 L nalgene
REI Camp Towel (medium), 2 bandanas, 50 ft paracord, 2 small carabiners, stuff sacks and assorted zip-lock bags
Toiletries and first aid

Extras 
Sony Walkman (mp3 player with ear buds)(Rechargeable battery)
Sony Cyber-shot (digital camera) (Rechargeable battery)
Motorola (cell phone) (Rechargeable battery)
Timex (cheap watch)
Journal with pen
ACA Route maps, state maps, and compass
Solar panel and charger
Important stuff: wallet, money, contact information, ID, etc.

Food, Water, Fuel