Three more days before we start.

We took the bike to Block Bikes this afternoon for a tune up. We really like Rich and his new shop; he has a whole new crew and the shop has a different and positive vibe. We showed up around noon (Wednesday) and the place was packed! We got new rear disc brake pads and they adjusted the entire drive train. They also replaced the front derailleur cable. We took a spin around the parking lot and wow, what a difference! The brakes felt firm and it shifted great. We ran up and down all the gear combinations, even ones that cross the chain and it was solid. Tomorrow we plan to ride early and then ride the Block social ride tomorrow night.

Ev is again going through all the gear tonight. Looks like Doug's wife, Jan will be joining us. She will sag so we get to bring a little more gear, food and wine at least for the first week. It kinda feels like cheating - not carrying all our gear - but oh well. Most still think we are crazy.

We normally eat oatmeal for every breakfast at the campsite. On our own, we usually eat out for lunch and then buy dinner makings before we get into camp. Jan will probably get picnic supplies for lunches which does save money and some time. She will also get dinner makings. All should be good. Last trip Doug was vegetarian. This trip he's Paleo. Go figure? Jan is also gluten free. Ev and I just eat whatever we want as long as it's mostly fresh. I don't think Paleo does ice cream nor chocolate milk. How does one ride without daily ice cream? Sometimes you just need chocolate milk to avoid bonking on hot days. Sorry Doug but we must eat our ice cream. You ride over 50 miles a day and you deserve it!

Ev is about finished. She took pictures of all our gear in groups (cooking, first aid, sleeping etc.) She'll post these photos tonight or tomorrow.

Oh, Ev's passport came in the mail today! Now we have to really decide if we are going into Mexico the last two days.