Brackson
Touring Member
Bike setup to go.
This was a quick one night camping trip, but carrying everything I intended to take with me on my upcoming big trip. In less than 2 weeks I am going to spend 6 weeks living off of my bike. Some of it will be visiting friends and family in the New England area, some will be traveling by myself, but 3 weeks straight will be a camping trip up and down the Appalachian Mountains with one of my friends. So that is why there is so much gear, and why I did all this for a 1 night camping trip.
So yesterday I left my home near Baltimore heading for Shenandoah National Park. I intentionally took a route that would have no highways at all. I commonly do the drive to Winchester (where my father lives) in about 2 hours. So this was going to be a much slower route.
This is where I intended to go.
This is where I actually went.
The difference is my google map printout didn't have enough detail and so I got on 663 which cuts sharply North, instead of 662 which goes South West. I realized a little while later that I was not where I thought I was supposed to be, but I have a good sense of direction so I kept wandering. It wasn't until I found myself back at the Point of Rocks bridge across the Potomac River that I realized exactly what had happened.
Realizing I was back where I had been an hour ago I gave up and went back into Maryland to head up towards US 340 (which I know better). I then went past Summit Point Motorsports Park and on towards Winchester. Alot of great roads to be driven, but I was having too much fun to stop and take photos. I need to make myself do that more often!
Once I got into the park I did take a few though.
Those were just before sunset yesterday on my way into the park.
Tent setup, and getting ready to cook dinner.
Tried out alot of new gear, and new restrictions, and I learned alot throughout the process. Overall it was alot of fun though.
Lastly, a few more images from this morning on my way out of the park.
Also, yes not only am I thinking of bike of the month I am keeping a specific photo set aside for it. I took it yesterday, but you all don't get to see it until the new contest goes up!
This was a quick one night camping trip, but carrying everything I intended to take with me on my upcoming big trip. In less than 2 weeks I am going to spend 6 weeks living off of my bike. Some of it will be visiting friends and family in the New England area, some will be traveling by myself, but 3 weeks straight will be a camping trip up and down the Appalachian Mountains with one of my friends. So that is why there is so much gear, and why I did all this for a 1 night camping trip.
So yesterday I left my home near Baltimore heading for Shenandoah National Park. I intentionally took a route that would have no highways at all. I commonly do the drive to Winchester (where my father lives) in about 2 hours. So this was going to be a much slower route.
This is where I intended to go.
This is where I actually went.
The difference is my google map printout didn't have enough detail and so I got on 663 which cuts sharply North, instead of 662 which goes South West. I realized a little while later that I was not where I thought I was supposed to be, but I have a good sense of direction so I kept wandering. It wasn't until I found myself back at the Point of Rocks bridge across the Potomac River that I realized exactly what had happened.
Realizing I was back where I had been an hour ago I gave up and went back into Maryland to head up towards US 340 (which I know better). I then went past Summit Point Motorsports Park and on towards Winchester. Alot of great roads to be driven, but I was having too much fun to stop and take photos. I need to make myself do that more often!
Once I got into the park I did take a few though.
Those were just before sunset yesterday on my way into the park.
Tent setup, and getting ready to cook dinner.
Tried out alot of new gear, and new restrictions, and I learned alot throughout the process. Overall it was alot of fun though.
Lastly, a few more images from this morning on my way out of the park.
Also, yes not only am I thinking of bike of the month I am keeping a specific photo set aside for it. I took it yesterday, but you all don't get to see it until the new contest goes up!
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