A lot of people have been asking me about my schedule and what I will be doing each day on the trip. I hear the word “vacation” thrown around, but recently in Durban I had the chance to speak with a tour guide who said the word “expedition” and it seemed much more fitting… because I actually have to work while I am taking this trip!
This is my daily schedule, all times are my local times 🙂
- 6AM – wake up!
- Shower or bathe with whatever is available
- Video diary – 30 seconds at most
- Gear check – backup batteries, phone, GoPro, helmet camera, and drone charged
- Pack up – day bag, shower kit, phone, wallet
- Check paperwork, wallet, cash, and passport
- 7AM – road prep
- Load gear
- Inspect bike
- Bolt indexes
- Chain oil and tightness
- Missing/stolen stuff
- Wash lights
- Check food and water levels
- Coffee/tea
- 8AM – riding!
- Stop every hour for a snack, stretch, photos, etc.
- Get gas and water whenever available because you just don’t know
- Don’t forget to take photos!
- 2-4PM – arrive at destination
- Check in to hotel
- Move in day bag, dry bag, tank bag, and paperwork
- Wash helmet
- Photos of accommodations and room
- Download media from phone, GoPro, helmet camera, and drone
- Depending on wifi – upload media to online storage
- Refill snack and water stores
- 4-10PM (depending on time zone)
- Work
- Get food
- 10-12PM
- Shower, wash and lay out clothes
- Read a book – this one is the The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
- Relaxation exercises
- Watch movie until I pass out