Despite having got my shit together, there’s still the small matter of getting through the next 24hrs.
I got here late last night, thanks to ridiculous traffic. That put me on edge, but I pitched tent, drank beer and slept well.
Today I’ve been sorting out Stuff for my drop bags. A change of kit in both of them, but also food and bags of drink powder. Regarding the latter, I’m trying not to fixate on it too much. If I left them behind, I’d manage. They’re a useful luxury and I might be grateful for spare resources mid-ride, but they’re not essential. I don’t need to mentally account for every bar or pouch. And just how many bags of drink powder do I really need? They’re heavy and bulky. Is it really that important to have enough powder for the whole ride?
A change of clothes is essential mid-ride. Clean kit lifts the spirits and prevents the arse from festering. But which jersey in which bag? And with Storm Floris looming, should I pack extra kit in the Moffat bag?
The lesson I need to learn, with less than a day to go, is to relax and not try too hard to account for every possible circumstance and hence turn my Carradice and drop bags into lead anchors.
Well Chuffed Cycling 