It would be an exaggeration to say that I slept through the night, but it’s almost true. I woke up a few times to reposition myself and to snuggle up more warmly. I’m sure it got down to 50F. My sleeping bag is rated to 40F but that assumes you’re dressed warmly underneath as well. I was.
I decided while putting my gear together the night before leaving to substitute a hoodie for one of my warm shirts. That was a good call.
I was awake around 5:30, and began a leisurely breakfast of granola bars. (I showered last night. Yesterday wasn’t a particularly sweaty day, but that’s my habit on these trips.) There’s a bit of dew on everything, which makes packing a little more difficult, but it’s only water.
I’m going to hit the road before 8, which is an hour earlier than I usually plan on… but despite packing unhurriedly, I’m ready to go. This trip is going to have longer riding times than in the past, to cover the territory in “only” 9 days, so I might as well take advantage of the morning.