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Getting Ready for France

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Tammy and I dropped our bikes off at Erik’s Bike Shop tonight to get them packed in the Trico Iron Cases that I got on eBay what seems like forevere ago. I had also just gotten a tune-up on my bike and replaced the chain which led to the unfortunate issue of realizing my rear cogs were all worn out so my new chain was slipping (always take some test rides!). So, new cogset is going on and I’m taking the opportunity to go from a 12-23T like I usually ride to a more “Alpe d’Huez friendly” 12-27T. I think I’ll be very thankful for those four additional teeth when suffering up the climbs.

Will pick the bikes up on Thursday. Rest of packing will be happening soon. Need to download French and Swiss maps to my eTrex Vista GPS (yes, I will be posting some GPS data as well — I can’t help myself). Fly out on Saturday!

I also got one of my books to read during the trip. Amazon delivered Heft on Wheels today by Mike Magnuson. Looks like fun reading, and probably some stuff I can relate to.

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July 12th, 2004 at 2:50 pm

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  1. Jamie, I thought about emailing, but this seemed more appropriate. I hope you and Tammy have a great time in Europe and enjoy the cycling. The cycling will definitely be the coolest part of the trip. Also enjoy the Tour and have a safe flight!

    Pat Hambek

    13 Jul 04 at 12:11 pm

  2. Hey awesome, you guys will have so much fun! Don’t tire yourself out too much it is a vacation after all! Have fun at the Louvre! I love Monet, you’ll have to tell me what it’s like if you see any of his work. Well talk to you when you get back and I’ll check every once in awhile to see the updates from France!

    Alona aka sis

    14 Jul 04 at 1:23 am

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