Wheels suck.

So I broke spokes off the new wheel. Lasted a whole... two weeks! Woo! They said they'd fix it, but we'll see. Right about now I feel like such a lard-ass. Maybe I should change the blog's name to Bike Killer, or El Heffer. Blech.

Mileage: 3.5

Ker-ow.

Did the long ride today with Kev. Rode the same way I'll ride once I start doing it from work. Was hot and humid today, but we still pulled it off.

Mileage:18

Pairs.

Did a pair of rides today. Both fairly short, but it was a good time. Went towards Fischer Point, and found that the bike would not shift into the lowest ring on the front. Made it back home after trying to fix it on the trail and couldn't. Got home and realized that the new bike pump holder was in the way of the derailer. Got that off and fixed how badly I had mucked up the adjustment on the trail, and headed out to Woody Mountain Road. Pretty good road ride. Once the road turned to dirt, there was a mass of cars, so I headed back in. Good times.

Mileage: 10

Shorty.

So I just did the to and from work ride today. My legs were dead about half way to work. That late-night ride yesterday killed.

Mileage: 7

Ride 'em both!

Had a dress up day at work, so I rode the motorcycle to work today. Went for a my long ride after I got home. It got nice and cool after the sun went down, which made the last push home pretty nice.

Mileage: 18

Co-ride!

Went for a ride with TC after work. Not too short, but not as good as my longer rides. Was nice to take it nice and slow. TC has issues with riding fast on dirt. But it was nice to have a slow pace. Normally I push myself pretty hard.

Mileage: 13

Flat

So, Saturday I took off for my normal 18 mile ride, and got about two miles before I realized my front tire was completely gone. Of course I don't carry a spare tube, so I had to walk back. The muggy summer monsoons did not help. Dripping with sweat I made it home in a couple hours.

Tonight I washed 'er up and slapped on a new rubber. Just a quick ride, but I think we both enjoyed it.

Turns out it was a piece of wire that was still in the tire. Glad I found it before I got the new tube in.

Mileage: 2 riding and 2 walking.

Again?

The second day is always harder. Especially on this long of a ride.

Mileage: 18

Independance Day

Took a chill ride for the holiday. Got nice and wet with the rain. It was fun. This long ride is getting easier, which is awesome.

Mileage: 18

Woot!

Josh does not think the wheel bend is my fault. Best news of the day! \m/

Crap!

I think I just killed another rim. There is a wibble in the rear wheel that you can feel in the seat. Makes me realize just how heavy I am... /wrists

Mileage: 3.5

Quick ride!

Was pretty baked from the long rides this weekend, so I rode straight home. 7 miles seems so short, but I could feel my legs were fried. Off to the motorcycle shop now!

Mileage: 7

Push it!

Long enough ride today that Code passed out after we got back. Any suggestions for pranks? :-D

Mileage: 18

Self improvement is masturbation

Now self destruction...
One hell of a ride today. I'm going to sleep well. Going to do it again tomorrow too! =-]

Mileage: 18