An open letter to the guy who found Lookabout by searching for “Can I go by bicycle in 2 caterogy hurricane?”
Dear Guy,
You are my new hero. If you are “brave” enough to ask the question, then you have what it takes to ride headlong into a hurricane.
The Saffir-Simpson scale defines Category Two as:
Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal. Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Considerably gnarly singletrack cycling.
Here is a list of some equipment you might find useful on your ride:
- Puncture free tires – for rafts of sharp debris
- Windshield - save some money and make your own
- Rain Cape and Fenders – stay dry, even in an 8-ft storm surge
- Laminated Beaufort Scale – for a poetic windspeed reference
Or, jibe downwind at 96-110 mph on a Pterosail. If anyone can do it, you can.
Have fun. Stay hydrated.
Love,
Lookabout.
