RBesecke - 2011-02-13 6:11 PM I got out on the bike for a little while. It felt great. My IT Band would tighten-up a little, but stretched well. I was feeling like 20 miles, but at 11.4 my rear tire EXPLODED. A 3-inch, ragged chunk of the center strip came off and it went flat very quickly. I want to think it was for the best; I was originally contemplating another rest day today 'cause my legs were feeling stiff and sore. I did try to go somewhat easy, so hopefully I'm not horribly sore tomorrow.

jgerbodegrant - 2011-02-13 8:45 PM
Yah, it was on the "main drag" through this tiny town (there's literally one traffic light, a single blinking red light facing one direction). My tube had a small gash, so I'm figuring I hit a piece of glass that I didn't see. The chunk out of my tire was ragged, not clean like a slash. It was more like a really thin, 3-inch strip of C4 was detonated just under the top layer of rubber.

Had a good ride today. The Cat 1 Pro with whom I work wanted a "nice easy recovery ride" after his race in Phoenix this last weekend. Yah, "easy" for him usually means I'm breathing kinda hard. Today it meant I was struggling to stay within 25 yards of him. He's a great guy and slowed down to let me draft in the headwind. Just shy of 20 miles in 1:15. I know if I keep riding with him, I'll eventually be able to almost keep up. Maybe. If I can almost keep up with him, then I'll be keeping up with the main group in the group rides without much trouble.

I miss snowmobiles, and snow, but it got up over 70 degrees here today w/ 4% humidity and an 11mph wind. If I could keep it like this year-round (maybe a little hotter so that the pool will open), I'd be fine. Or even better: just like this, but with a small lake fed by a hot spring. Yah, that'd be awesome. Now, back to reality.

nakdboardr - 2011-02-14 5:33 PM So I found a race wheel set----just hope I bought something worth while......What I got was a pair of Hed Jet 50 Clincher.

The bike search is still on and I have my eye out.

RBesecke - 2011-02-14 8:52 PM Girl Scouts are the Devil, and Thin Mints are made with crack. Is there a Thin Mint rehab program available? Must Stop Eating Thin Mints!!!

I love those things.

newbz - 2011-02-14 7:40 PM it was 68 here today. NO IDEA where that came from, but i decided to ride to work this afternoon, and then was going to ride home right after. buuuut in stead, i got to within two miles of school, and boom, double flat. luckily i had two tubes with me, fixed both, and then wham, number three! walked about a mile, and then some guy gave me a ride the rest of the way. fun times all around.

jgerbodegrant - 2011-02-14 9:25 PM

Good all around wheel.  Not heavy per se and still a good shape to them.  What year did you end up getting?

Have you figured out what size bike you are looking for?  Did you get an initial fitting to see what bikes fit you best? 

jgerbodegrant - 2011-02-14 9:26 PM

Oh man!!!  Are GSC's in?  I ordered four boxes from a guy at work.  I am going to be leaving three of those boxes at work for the guys to eat.  I know what you mean though.  I throw those little minty devils in the freezer and eat them by the sleeve with a big glass of milk!  YUM!!! 

jgerbodegrant - 2011-02-14 2:21 PM 191.8 for me.  Getting closer to my goal.  Didn't feel so hot this weekend though, so there wasn't as much eating as usual.

Does anyone have experience with carbon clinchers???  Are there brake pads that you can use with both??? 

Dagwoodz - 2011-02-15 8:09 AM Finally home!  Got into the states on Sunday afternoon and flew up to CT to grab the truck and the bikes.  Got fitted on my TT/Tri bike...awesome.  I'll post pictures a little later on when I get back to GA and settled.  Wasn't able to get any tri specific shoes just yet, but did manage to pick up a pair of new Sidi road shoes for $75 from the LBS.  (75% off...wow).  Also picked up an Adamo Road saddle for the TT bike.  Going to take the Specialized Tri-Tip saddle and put it on the road bike when I pick one up.  Just packing the rest of my stuff up this morning, then have to make the long drive back to GA today.  it's nice being back in the states again.  Glad to see everyone is doing well. 

On the fitness/weight loss front, I gained a few pounds during travel, but it should come off pretty easily once I'm able to get back into the routine of working out everyday. 

jgerbodegrant - 2011-02-14 7:27 PM



Dude, that sucks....but glad to hear there are some nice people out there to help you out. Did you have something in your tire?