Track Our Progress

North America 2014

I have finally uploaded GPS tracks from the trip.  Once again, several tracks were overwritten on the device and so we are missing a large segment of Michigan and Wisconsin... but you get the idea.

Eurasia 2011

GPS tracks have been updated with only two segments missing!  Urumqi - Almaty (June 3-12) is saved to the GPS unit and will be uploaded from the US.  Chiangzusi - Xining is missing due to the Chinese Military (see blog for details)

Equipment List

Below is a list of everything I will be riding with for the next six months.  Ben and Bill have similar lists; I will keep this updated as I add and subtract gear from my packs.  Check out the video for a more detailed account.
 

Gear List from Kellen Smetana on Vimeo.

 

Bike
- Surly Long Haul Trucker

On the Bike
- Surly racks
- Ortlieb panniers
- Handlebar bag
- Rack bag
- Cateye bike computer
- Helmet
- Front, Rear lights
- Waterbottles
- Bike lock

Repair
- Spare tire, tubes
- Patch kit
- Spare Components (spokes, chain,
  brakes, etc.)
- Park multi-tool
- Chain lubricant
- Wrench
- Zip ties
- Duct tape

Kitchen
- MSR Whisperlite stove
- Pot
- Utensils
- Bowl
- Containers (spices, dish soap, etc.)
- Foldable bowl

Camping
- Marmot tent
- REI sleeping bag
- REI sleeping pad
- Pillow
- Headlamp
- Nylon cord
- Knife
- Ziploc bags

Clothes
- Rain Coat / Windbreaker
- Long-sleeved shirt (x3)
- Cycling pants
- Hiking pants
- Winter gloves
- Cycling gloves
- Bike shorts (x2)
- T-shirt (x3)
- WBR cycling jersey
- Shorts (x2)
- Long underwear
- Boxers (x5)
- Socks (x6)
- Bandana
- Buff
- Baseball hat
- Wool hat
- Sunglasses
- Towel
- Sandals
- Cycling shoes

First Aid / Health
- Standard toiletries
- First aid kit
- DEET
- Sunscreen
- Chamois cream
- Iodine tablets
- First aid field guide
- Vaccination list

Technology
- Asus netbook
- Canon DSLR camera
- Compact digital camera
- Garmin GPS
- iPod
- Radio
- Kindle
- Memory cards
- USB stick
- Spare batteries
- Plug converter

Miscellaneous
- Passport
- Maps
- Compass
- Watch
- Cards
- Notebook
- Visa photos
- Halt pepper spray

Trip Statistics

North America Overall

Total Days: 93
Distance: 5,015 mi
Rest Days: 18
Avg Day: 67 mi
Longest Day: 113 mi (Montana)
Highest Elevation: 10,497 ft
Beartooth Pass, WY
Lowest Elevation: 0 ft
Boston Harbor, MA / Puget Sound, WA
Flats (all): 24
Dog Chases: 13
Favorite City: Seattle, WA
Favorite Meal: Burger Dive. Billings, MT
Most Hummed: Time to Move On - Tom Petty
Bugs Swallowed: 16
Fairgrounds: 21
Police Called: 3 times

Eurasia Overall

Total Days: 203
Distance: 16,497 km
Rest Days: 53
Avg Day: 110 km
Longest Day: 224 km (Kazakhstan-R2)
Highest Elevation: 3,793 m (12,444 ft) Qinghai, China
Lowest Elevation: - 68 m (-223 ft) Turpan Basin, China
Flats (all): 32
Dog Chases: 53
Days Booting: K:2 / Be:3 / C:1
Favorite City: Aix-en-Provence, France
Favorite Meal: Fish hot pot. Guiyang, China
Most Hummed: Waka Waka - Shakira
High Fives: 75
Beers Tasted: 73
Bugs Swallowed (known): 14
UM Apparel Spotted: 2
Ramen Pots: 40
Kebab Count: 30

Archived Country Stats
Last updated: November 2