Mood:  caffeinated

This Trangia 27 5 Cook Set including tea kettle, fits neatly inside of my Angletech Panniers!  Perfect for picnics via bicycle.  Trangia cook sets and Trangia Primus Gas Burners available from Campsaver   Aerodynamic Techwind Bike Panniers by Angletech

With the proper gear installed on your bike, you'll find yourself with a much more versatile machine for enjoying an impromtu cook out in the park, the beach or even camping in the woods.  Going on a bicycle tour this summer and want to prepare your own gourmet meals?  Having the right panniers such as my yellow Angletech Techwind Panniers shown here can facilitate this.  These panniers come with long, dual zippers and different colored insert bags so you can separate, wet, soiled or special items for easy access.  Simple clips and handles allow you to take the panniers off suitcase style and rain covers are also available.

Angletech Techwind Bicycle Panniers

Price: $334.00

The aerodynamic design of these panniers reduces drag by 7%.  The square rear of these unique panniers are shaped to catch those tailwinds and blow you down the road. These are not the typical "sausages" you've seen on most touring bicycles!

Everthing you see on the table including the food, utensils and Coleman fuel tank and more fit with room to spare inside these panniers.  That is in part because the Trangia 25 7 Cook Set packs down to the height of about 4 1/2 inches and a diameter of only 7 inches!  This makes this cook set perfect for touring as well as camping.  We rented a cabin for a week last summer and I cooked all of our meals plus tea on this same cook set.  Non-stick pans mean your cleanups require only a quick rinse of water.

The Trangia Gas Burner is a major step up from using the spirit burner included with the 27 5 outdoor stove.  A snap to set up, the gas ring burns a clean steady blue flame which cooks quickly and evenly.  When purchasing camping equipment, it makes sense in the long run to purchase equipment that can be used in a number of activities.  This aluminum, non-stick cook set is very lightweight weighing only 850 grams and stows easily in panniers and backpacks.  Imagine packing your own food to prepare on the road al fresco.  A great idea when good restaurants may not be available on the bike trail or tour.

All of this great outdoor cooking gear and more is available from Campsaver

Tea Time!  Trangia 27 5 Non-Stick Cook Set with Kettle and Trangia Gas Burner boils water in about 1 1/2 minutes on low.  Clean burning steady blue flame.

All of the pieces nest compactly to a very portable 4 1/2 by 7 inch unit.  The Trangia 27-5 comes with: 2 one litre, non-stick saucepans, 1 non-stick frypan, 1 upper and 1 lower windshield, 1 spirit burner, 1 handle, 1 strap and a Trangia logo bag.  Tea Kettle & Trangia Gas Burner sold separately.

So there is a lot more you can do with the right cycling gear.  These panniers give your the option to take along a lot more than just a cycling hat!  You need only think outside of the box a bit more to plan a cycling get-away or cycling - camping trip. 

Photo: Stop & Shop!  Nishiki Sport Touring with Trek Trunk and Angletech Techwind Panniers.  Roomy, aerodynamic, these panniers are fantastic for trips to the market or mall but spacious enough for even a picnic lunch and camping.

Don't forget to keep hydrated and your energy up with my triple play power-up and recovery favorites:  Rainbow Light's Certified Organics Women's Multivitamin, Ultra Energy Plus and Calcium + with 1,000 mgs Magnesium & 500 mgs Calcium.  Take (along) with food!

Remember to take along these Rainbow Light supplements for your cycle- picnic or tour for energy to make it home!