Subject: RE: 7.4.16 Happy 4th of July!!! Epic Bike Ride w/ California Triathlon 'Baldy Beast!' Climb to the top of Mount Baldy. 65 miles, 7,500+ft of elevation gain, 6+ hours on the pedals, Had to wear the club colors and all I had was a racer back style tri-top which I had never worn before. Even using sunscreen I got a very sever sunburn. Had to take today off work, might even see a doctor. Its probably the worst I have ever had. Had new brake pads, super loud squeal on the fronts, poor fitment, came in hot on a downhill hairpin, back brakes ineffective up until lockup, tire started sliding out from underneath me, into the gravel, into the boulders, bent back rim, busted my jewels on the top bar. Could have been much worse. Phone overheated, lost service, battery exhausted from trying to find signal, only got half the ride on Strava, got lost, got rescued. Yes indeed, Epic Suffer Fest for sure! Rewarded myself with cold beer and fireworks! |