77km: Blagnac – Castelnaudary.
While on the plane waiting for takeoff, the pilot and co-pilot introduced themselves over the speakers. The pilot then announced that we were bound for Bordeaux.
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Our full route:
I couldn’t pass up the chance to use a bon mot like that.
I do have things to lose, namely my bike and 21 pounds worth of gear. I was able to fit the Masi snugly into a box yesterday; Air Transat would have to try really hard if they want to cause damage.
A big part of our preparation has been figuring out what to bring, aside from ourselves and our bikes.
After having seen just how little gear some of the Transcontinental Race competitors have gotten by on, I have decided to remove my front rack and limit my goods to what can be crammed in my 45L Arkel Orca panniers.
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