The full extent of Dorkiness

Kelly does little justice to our Dorkdom.

Yes, we have the iPhone handlebar mount and the headsets (thanks to Barb and Tom). And yes we have the weather proof speakers, etc. But let's start with the bike.

We decided that the best way to actually ride this tour together would be to take the tandem - a Trek racing tandem.

As any who ride with me know, I would be hard pressed to toodle along at a chit chat pace for very long, and as those who know me best will tell you, I really don't like being far from Kelly when I do not have to be. My habit of taking off like a rabid jackrabbit might lead to some tense times in the tiny super-light-weight dork tent we ordered.

The tandem seemed the clear answer to keeping us close, very close.

As details of the tour become evident, it seems we may be bringing a gun to a bumpy, rainy, muddy knife fight. Not one of the 40 or so other riders seems to be bringing a road bike, much less a tandem! At least I put on cyclocross tires. The bike alone puts us high on the dorkometer.

We will be traveling with paniers on the rear rack. Of course, tools, tubes, mini-pump, food, rain gear, etc. will be easily reached. So will a ziplock bag full of chargers, usb cords, bike-mount power supplies, and a solid state notebook computer complete with aircard. This way, we can stay connected, entertained, and guided... did I mention the GPS devices... at all times.

Serious dorks, seriously. Actually, truth be known... and it is... Kelly is no dork, but I make up for it.

Jake