On the way home I turned 1,000 miles on the odometer on my "new" bike. I bought it in February, missed some riding time in March and April. Been doing pretty good since. Mostly commuting miles, I try to get 80-100 miles a week when I'm in town. Some weekends I'll get in a longer ride...I got 40 miles on the Fourth on a hot day. Trying to acclimate to the heat in Iowa, can't duplicate the humidity, that may be the hardest of the 4 H's for me. Heat, Humidity, Hills and Headwind.
We are off to Crested Butte on Friday, I'll miss some biking...may get in some easy miles on a loaner.
Last night Chance and Gerry helped me (well, they did most of the work) replace my bottom bracket. The stock bracket was a cheapo, and I found a complete replacement with a two piece crank, outboard bearings and a new triple chain ring. Lighter stronger and much better than what was on it. Seemed faster, but that may just be in my head!
We are off to Crested Butte on Friday, I'll miss some biking...may get in some easy miles on a loaner.
Last night Chance and Gerry helped me (well, they did most of the work) replace my bottom bracket. The stock bracket was a cheapo, and I found a complete replacement with a two piece crank, outboard bearings and a new triple chain ring. Lighter stronger and much better than what was on it. Seemed faster, but that may just be in my head!
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