It’s raining! Right, that’s it the whole things off.
But seriously, I’m all ready and even keen to get going. The bike is looking and feeling great, I’ve switched to the serious tyres (Marathon XR’s for those who want to know) and the horn has been fitted. Moose don’t like the horn.
Some stats – the bike weighs 16kg
I weigh 73.5 kg
The panniers weigh 26kg
And that all adds up to… anyone? Anyone? That’s right; too much, but I intend to lose weight and after the first hill so will the panniers.
I’m off to Whittier today. It’s only about 60 miles / 100 ams apparently and mostly flat so should be an easy first ride.I’m hoping to meet up with Ben and Jaya (mountain guides I trekked with in Patagonia), but it’s all been a bit vague, so fingers crossed. If I don’t meet up with them then I might try and get the ferry to Valdez today and camp there tonight.
A huge thanks again to Ron and Barb. You are the most gracious and generous hosts anyone could hope for. Happy cycling!
These blogs are going to be updated less frequently from now on, but I’ll try and right them every night and then upload when I can.
Day 1 – Beard Cam
Keep the messages coming!
Love
Pete
Patagonia Pete 
Is the horn the same hooter you had in the pub last Saturday night? If so I´m not surprised the moose don´t like it. The Angel regulars were giving you some funny looks…..
Stay safe, have fun.
Won’t the beard add unnecessary weight and drag to the equation?
Good Luck!
David Wilkie once said that his tash helped streamline him through the water. A wet beard should do the same trick.
Am happy for Pete to come back with a tash or beard for streamline efficiency, but here’s hoping he doesn’t try speedos for extra speed on the road x
Here here Bridget, am sure bears don’t like budgie-smugglers either… x N