Day -13: Re-berth

May 09, 2019

The 2019 Prefrontal Tour is about a lot of things, from new beginnings to final destinations.

One of the new beginnings for 2019 was the naming contest for the bike, and based on thousands of creative entries, and after careful consideration, we've selected the winner and it's time for the grand unveiling.

The Internet being a "font of all things", I used it to dredge up old photos that rhymed with the winning entry, and through a little bit of photo manipulation magic and a printing company in the Netherlands, the new ship has been duly christened.

Say hello to "Snoopy 2", emblazoned with the same likeness that bedecked Dad's lobster boat all those years ago, in memory of where we began, and to take a little piece of the past where we're going.
 

The decals are a special vinyl applique that should stand up to the wind and waves between here and who-knows-where, but only time and miles will really tell.

Thank you to everyone who voted on the new name, and if you didn't win, keep your spirits up as there will be more contests to come.  In fact, here's a bonus round question - does this ass make my bike look fat?  I'm still experimenting with the load-out for this year, and taking all the camping equipment adds quite a lot to the mix.  I purchased dry bags and Rok Straps to see if it would fit on the luggage rack, and while it technically does, it blocks my view to the rear, which is unacceptable.

It's also a lot of weight to have up that high - the bike with gear, gas, and 200 pounds of dressed meat in the seat will top out near 1,200 pounds, and I want that weight as low as possible.  So, the search for the perfect load-out continues...

Now let's show Snoopy some sights he never thought he'd see...  Onward and upward!