Updated 2nd of April 2025
Life in short:
I have to admit to feeling quite low about my decision to miss the IndiPac again, and more than a bit let down for my reasons for doing so. It seems I still have a lot to learn about human group dynamics, but I do learn.
I now have a new Edelux II front light fitted and working, just waiting to sort the junction box attachment (not trusting my amateur soldering skills, I’m looking for some who can do it for me). Why a Son light? My AXA light which came on the vivente had had one knock too many and the casing was rattling, so it was time to replace it. I also have the opportunity to transfer a SON Delux hub from my other bike over. I like the thought of having a more robust hub attachment with a coaxial wiring loom for front and rear lights.
I’ve also added a new tubus duo front rack to the Vivente, took a bit playing around – but got there in the end. So the state of play with luggage is a possible:
a. 11l in the Handlebar Bag Plus,
b. 25l combined in the Gravel Pack front panniers,
c. 42l combined in the Bike Packer Plus rear panniers, and
d. 35l in the Atrack backpack (overflow and hiking as needed)
That is around 113l carrying capacity, plus around 16kg for the Vivente and around 90kg of myself (hopefully reducing over time). All up that could be an ultralight 219kgs – hopefully it won’t get there!
Reading
Barry, W. A., & Connolly, W. J. (2009). The practice of spiritual direction. Harperone.
Random
A few months ago I flew half way around the world from Brisbane to Rome via Singapore, and I saw bugger all of it! Very soon, I’ll start experiencing that world properly…