This is DAY 1 of my first bikepacking learn-as-I-go adventure!
In this episode I am biking on pavement on the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway from Boise, Idaho through Idaho City (which I’ll call ATV World), a stranger from the day before brings me much needed roadside treats and I camp at a raw spot off the side of the road where I am able to do laundry in a stream with deer as guests.
Want more details of today’s route?
Follow this link to my Strava account.
https://www.strava.com/activities/3753288083
I go solo. It’s always been my comfort zone. Relying on myself is empowering and quite validating in where I excel – or suck. HA!
0:00 Intro
2:50 Idaho City, ID
6:02 Woolly Aphids
Common questions answered here:
Video footage captured with an @iPhone 11 Pro Max and my arm!
Edited with #iMovie on a Macbook Pro.
Bicycle – 2020 Salsa Cutthroat Apex 1 (Categorized as a gravel bike)
@Salsacycles
https://salsacycles.com/bikes/cutthroat/2021_cutthroat_c_apex_1
Cycling Sunglasses – Roka Matador Ultralight Performance (MY FAVORITE ITEM)
@Roka
https://www.roka.com/collections/sunglasses-for-women/products/matador-sports-sunglasses?variant=31665984503855
NOTE: Roka runs promotions on @Strava which is how I discovered them and received a $50 coupon. I’ve always dreamt of shades with the stem from bottom of frame and guess what – they did it in 2020 releasing a pair to me a week before my trip started.
Cycling Helmet – Lazer – (My other favorite item. Love the design and how it feels on my head)
https://lazersport.us
Amazing Map: #relive
https://www.relive.cc
#humanontheloose
@humanontheloose
#naomistock
@naomistock