back to work

Yesterday I rode to work to see how it was. Part of Sheridan Rd was closed but I could still get to the path near the Amstedz overpass but if they move their construction I'll be stuck. I was feeling pretty good and fueled up wit a banana on the gforst of the 3 little bridges in roundout. It never got below 90 on my display. Between mile 27 and 30 I guess I started to run out of steam. A lemon poppyseed bar did little to help. I was pretty pain free though. I was really crusing on the inbound paved section near the Lake Bluff train station. Supposedly there is a kayak shop in Lake bluff, but I'm sure between there and Rockford could use some competition if someone were career changing. I know some people in IN who may open a bike shop some day. So hmm...bike and kayak shop...two locations...hmmm.

I made it to work avg 12.8 and 1:40 slow going home as I was feeling washed out. Regardless I wento to Jewel on the way home and switchd vdeos at blockbuster. I carried home 1 gallon of apple juice. I am burned out on imitation crystal light. I like water but sometimes want other things. I started drinking apple juice but cuttingit 50% with water to cut the cals. I also got 2 canalopes and two dark choc bars. It was a hot but good ride to celebrate getting the previous day's flat fixed.
I thought of doing it yself after walking home from the store the day before but was glad I didn't as I doubt I would have found the problem. There is a protective strip that goes around the rim, I guess so spoles don't poke. However, it is initally afixed prior to drilling out the spoke holes and a metal shard had worked into the tube from the inside so I am still puncture free on my newer tires in a way. I had to come back to the shop because while fixing my flat Tim pinched the tube and was then out of tubes until one could be brought from another store. Happens to the best. now I just need 5+ more mph as I felt like speed on the lake bluff section and I was barely at Dirt's avg.. Waltch out for pannier straps getting into the cassette. Sorry I didn't ride with Darth this morning but I didn't fall asleep until 230 AM. I don't sleep well without the wife elbowing me in the ribs a couple times while I saw logs. 3:55:10 for 46.7 miles so avg 11.8 and a max of 24.8 but I love riding the breaks around corners and down hills. Imagine if I was fully recovered...we will see Dr on Monday. I am slow but not to bad. I think I am getting faster up the hills sometimes. Darth I don't think much is on there maybe 8-12 $ but use the points discount when you purchase pedals and shoes. Shoes should be snug but not too tight. I like more room in the toe box and tighter in the heel but that's not possible sometimes. Cleats should come with pedals or performance had them in store for 9.99