My approach for the Scooter Cannonball Run in 2012 - Planning and Maintenance.
I realize that there are many people out there prepping for the ride that have vastly superior mechanical skills then I have, so why try to build a super machine when its not my strong suit?
So I began thinking about the contact points with the bike. What will make my ride more comfortable and safer? What do I touch and what touches the road?
So I decided to start with me. If I am in shape riding 4-5 hours a day will be easier. Which brings me to my current addiction, CrossFit. My buddy Jack told me about CrossFit and how much fun it was and how it helped him. So I did a little research and signed up at Black Box Fitness after seeing this place on another friends Facebook.
Its only been a couple months but I already feel stronger and have more energy. I hope that by keeping with it that I will be able to weather the ride easier and with less pain along the way. If not at least I will lose a few pounds and that will help with top speed and gas mileage.