Fred D and Queen Zipp's SWIM, BIKE RUN consistency thread.... CLOSED (Page 61)

I'm admittedly very passive and a bit of a doormat when dealing with issues like this but I would be seeing red if I were you.  I wouldn't hesitate to contact the CEO and pull your bike if no progress has been made.

Admittedly, that's easy for me to say sitting hundreds of miles away.  

I'd say go for it and enjoy the ride!  Best of luck to both you and your hubby!!  

Sounds like a truly incredible experience - congratulations!!!

So much to say and catch up on.  I've been very busy with work over the past week because our gala that happens once every five years was last night so nothing has happened on the training front.  

I just came to the realization that before now I was hoping that something could be done about the varicose veins in my leg before I started consistently training again.  Without consciously realizing it, the aching, hot, and swollen consequences of exercise have definitely been a disincentive.  With word that my insurance requires a 90 day waiting period before I can have an ablation done, I don't want to wait that long to get moving and am going to try compression leggings to get me through in the meantime.  I simply can't keep putting things off because i know how much better I feel when I train and I do miss the feeling of accomplishment after a race.

At least my weight has held pretty steady this month.  That is a step in the right direction on that front.  

I called Blue directly,  the rep I just spoke to gave me some details.  Evidently the company was sold in the past year as the former owners ran out of money.  New owners are trying to get caught up on orders and generate some business.

They currently do have about a 6-8 week back log on orders because of the above issues.  My LBS does have an order with them for a small SL frame for me.  The rep I spoke to said he would work with Carytown Bikes to get me a better deal on the frame for all my aggravation.  

SL frame lists around $4000, even with my "credit" that's a huge amount of money. so any price discounts he can get me will be appreciated.

Hey Rich, that Ragnar Relay sounds like a fun event, and those are some great pictures. Congrats on the new bike, she's beautiful!

Kristen, I would definitely ride your new bike this weekend.

Judi, best of luck with Blue and getting a new frame. Their new bike is dead sexy!

I know Rachel has  a half marathon, and Kristen has a sprint this weekend. Is anyone else racing?

Have a great weekend everybody!

Had a nice 19 mile ride today.  Feeling stronger on the bike but those false flats crush my soul.

We're heading up to Lynchburg this afternoon to spend the rest of the weekend with the older daughter (her birthday is next week)  Won't be around much.

I was planning on a ride  early this morning but after having some friends over late last night, unable to find my new pedals for my new bike and unable to loosen one of the pedals on my road bike decided to sleep a bit more and reverse my weekend training plans...so will test out the new bike tomorrow but it was a perfect cool and overcast morning for a nice long run.

Hope the racers this weekend had a great time and looking forward to hearing about them.

Have a great weekend everyone !

enders_shadow - 2013-04-27 7:55 PM OK - race report is HERE. Also, my tri-bike is way faster on a flat course with no wind. Much more enjoyable than some of my more recent hilly, windy rides at home.

Congratulations!  Looks like a great performance.

How did you find racing on the new bike?  I've got my first sprint next weekend and am planning on taking the tri bike.  Hope it goes as well as yours did!

enders_shadow - 2013-04-27 1:55 PM OK - race report is HERE. Also, my tri-bike is way faster on a flat course with no wind. Much more enjoyable than some of my more recent hilly, windy rides at home.

Congrats !  Way to kill the run !

Completed my Half Marathon in 1.56.03.  PB by 9.5min!  Very happy with that.

Race report here

So took the new bike for a few straight loops near my neighborhood.  I was a bit cautious early on with my darth vader like grip and unclipping early before stoplights but started relaxing more as I go into the ride since there was not  too much traffic. I could def feel the difference on the flats now. I tried out a few diff positions as far as getting low and lower but will def be riding the tri bike exclusively before my next race. The tips recently shared on this thread were a big help.

Over time, I'll have to get used to the braking and turning with the aero bars.  My neck felt a bit strained and some pressure on my arms but I just attribute that to me being new to riding aero...but overall felt pretty good. Like the bike !

Thinking about a split saddle in the short term and an aero helmet long term..any suggestions ? Looking at either the ISM prologue or podium and the Giro attack or the Rudy project...

Tune up TI swim session later today...been almost 2 months so hope I didn't pick up any bad habits...but def getting more comfortable with my swim base =)

Have a great Sunday !

Awesome !  Congrats on the PR !