Still not able to train for the trip. Cast is off but very stiff and soar. Maybe in another week. Better be able to soon or else it will be a very tough start to the adventure. Just received another bulletin from the tour company talking about sanitary conditions on the trip. This is going to be a very rustic trip. Or should I say a very back to basics and nature adventure. Many stops will be in the middle of no where literally. With that in mind the "facilities" will be a hole in the ground and that is all. :(
Need to get all the vaccinations shortly; yellow fever, hepatitis A & B, meningitis, rabies, tetanus, polio to name a few. Oh well, will feel like a pin cushion but better safe than sorry!
It is getting amazingly exciting! The bike class is edifying.... so far we have covered: bottom bracket, headset, and hubs. It was great, this past week solved a problem on my cross country bike that I didn't even know I had. I should be able to diagnose and triage a good number of problems after this class. Certainly will come in handy.
Have the new (used) bike for the trip. Will be able to use it this week in class for brakes and shifters. Nice steel 843 bike with bar end shifters for easier maintenance, 40mm tire capabilities, 53,39,30 Triple and will be putting an 11-34 9 speed cassette on her. Should be able to handle just about anything Africa could throw at her.
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