More Packing

Went through the packing checklist and found some of the small remaining items not already looked out.
Things like woolly hat, penknife and chainlube and rag in a bag. Managed to get everything in but no space left for food if we decide to do our own cooking (in hostel). Decided the sleepmat could go outside a pannier and live with the tent on the rack. Then found I could use the top straps on the panniers to stow my waterproofs. This cleared space from my boot or trunk bag as well so now I still have space even if it is a hot day and I am not wearing any of my cooler weather clothing.

Loaded the bike but it still looks like I've got the kitchen sink. Its surprising how having nice contours on a Pannier cuts down its storage capacity. The loaded bike's weight feels cumbersome so felt it might be good to see how it feels while riding. Thankfully its ok once it is rolling. The load is 15kg, but on the level there does not seem too big difference compared to my training load of 8kg, its only the hills where you notice it.(SBO) Took it for a 12 mile run and it all stayed in place. So far so good.

One important note is to look further ahead in road observation for braking.

This afternoon tidied up the route and got the .gpx files for each day named appropriately and backed up.