Gear Nightmare

It finally happened. I literally dreamed of Bike and Build last night. It wasn't really a nightmare, but I'd hardly call it a sweet dream. Dream me was convinced that the trip started tomorrow morning, and that I didn't have all the gear necessary for the ride. Apparantly dream me had already raised the five hundred odd dollars that I haven't yet, as well as had a physical. I should do both of those things post-haste. But this blog is about the gear. I have some of it, all of it given to me by family and friends out of the kindness of their hearts. The inventory, off the top of my head, is as follows:

3 pairs of biking shorts and three jerseys given by my brother (purchased off a website whose name escapes me... siera something.com. Probably not enough panels in the shorts, honestly. I'll splurge on a really good pair closer to the trip.
1 bike and build jersey (the donor gift that someone received and GAVE to me!)
Clipless pedals/cleats/clip in shoes (The pedals are compliments of Chris, the cleats and shoes compliments of myself)
Ergonomic saddle (Christmas present from Chris... freaking awesome gift, my butt thanks you)
Hydration backpack (Christmas present from my parents, and my first Northface item ever... I feel so trendy)
1 inner tube (that's the wrong size...nice try Mom, but no cigar)
1 cyclocomputer (an old purchase of mine, that I will transfer from my mountainbike to my roadbike)
1 flasher (so people can see me in the dark... if they're approaching from behind)
1 Helmet (because I've seen a guy split his skull on my pipestem)

I think that pretty much rounds off the list of "haves". The rest of this post will comprise of a wish-list, also off the top of my head, that I hope will be small. As of right now I need:

Two water bottles and cages
A multi-tool/tire levers/etc
A good, compact pump I can attatch to my bike
A long sleeved jersey for the cold
A saddle bag to keep my junk(food) in
inner tubes that will actually fit in my tires

Wow, and I think that's it. Pretty cool. I'd also love a pair of pricey shades to make me look cool, but that's a want not a need. This post will probably be edited as I remember more stuff that I don't have. Until then.

Peace out, Hombres!