Kayaking With the Wee Wolves

Our protocol on the Potomac is that we paddle the kayak down river, and then peddle the bicycle upstream on the tow path in order to retrieve the car. It works well.  

Misto rides in the stern behind my seat, so not too many pictures of him on the water.

This roller, shown here, is essential for me to get the 50 pound kayak up on top of a tall SUV solo, and with control and no drama. The rubber cups are levered to create powerful suction on the glass to hold the roller in place. It works very well. With the kayak sideways, I lift the stern as close to vertical as possible, then bend down and grab the bow holder and push the kayak across the two foam cushions on the rack’s cross ties, leaning it against one of two uprights on the rack. The kayak rack holds two kayaks, each on their side.

The bicycle is secured with three cable locks, an electronic motion alarm, and a rain cover. No one can see what make the bike is or how it’s locked without tripping an attention-drawing motion alarm. Motion alarms are low-cost and useful for all kinds if things, including dog training.