Base Camp Journal
(10/02/24)
Ok, my 'birthday week' kicks off during a sweltering heat wave in the city...
I decided to go a few blocks west of Van Ness and up a steep incline to Lafayette Park. Not counting the buildings, this must be the highest natural peak of Nob Hill...
Here's a view above the city and across the Bay to Marin County...
Even this high up, there's no breeze. I'd like to see this view with some fog...
My 68th birthday pic, and no, I don't feel it. I'm very lucky...
(10/03/24)
The Bay Area is still under a heat advisory, but the worst of the heat wave may have passed in the city...
Meanwhile, the second day bag arrived...
It doesn't look as large IRL; the banana case takes up more like 55-60% of the space...
A sample load of snacks and misc. for a day ride, minus bananas...
It all fits comfortably...
A few hours later I was looking at the bike's rear rack, imagining how to tie down the road bag and what length of bungee cord to use, and how long it would take to stop, undo and redo the bag...
Then I remembered the handlebar harness that would be empty on a day ride...
So, I hooked the bag's straps around and under the extension bar - cool...
A little ball bungee cord holds the straps in place, making the snacks immediately available for very quick (3-4 minute) pit stops...
If I did want to bring a camp chair, it can go on the rear rack. Nice...
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