The Cranes are off to camp at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Connecticut for a few days. So you’re in the expert care of the rest of Team RocBike, who I’m sure will fill the site with wonderful posts!

Links of the Day will return on Friday. Ish.

My parents stopped in Albany today on their way from Canandaigua, NY, to a Red Sox game. They brought with them a bunch of camping gear that we’re borrowing for some bicycle camping next week. My mom said, “We’ll have to drive over to your house because we’ve got so much stuff for you.” I said thanks, but no thanks — the Xtracycles can handle it. Even Jen was skeptical, but we did it, with no problem.

And here’s the big version:

080801 Camping Gear