Dreading my Saturday ride on my current bike seat, I browsed the list of local bike shops on my Blackberry Friday while I drove home...I went thru the entire list of any stores within a 50 mile radius, calling each as they may potentially carry my "next" saddle. Alphabetically, of course...and of course, Wheat Ridge Cyclery was the only one to have it, was the last store on the list and was closing in 45 minutes...In the nick of time, I was in and out in a flash with seat in hand.Bye-bye San Marco, bye-bye Fizik,...hello Terry Fly Titanium Tri...not that the jury is out yet, but out of the box it felt better than any saddle I've ridden on the P2C to date...the sacrifice is a few grams and a less chic design...but it was oh so comfy until about mile 80. Terry also has a 30 day ride guarantee...if you don't love it, they take it back...no questions. The back of the saddle says "gellisisma"...I'll second that.
That brings us to the ride...Saturday's weather followed suit...cold, windy as hell, and a wee bit of rain and hail. As Murphy would have it...Saturday is almost always crap weather while Sunday (rest day) is perfect...I am good with that as long as it holds true until June 22.
Kristina and I rode the first 62 miles mostly together. There were times when the cross winds were so strong they almost blew her over, all 129 lbs. of her. I had 4 repeats up Olde Stage, top to bottom, I actually do have a z5. From Boulder we headed north on Highway 36 to Nelson Road and a fast downhill towards home. Then came the rain, and then a little hail...K finished up her 70 on the trainer.
A quick change of clothes, a little more chamois creme, and a peanut butter Power Bar and I was out the door for another 50. The wind picked up some, but the sun was trying to peak out, so it wasn't as cold as it had been earlier. Near my turn-around the crosswind blew me off the road into a puddle that was about a foot deep...soaked and muddied, no worries, I only had 25 miles left...tailwind all the way! 112 on the day, 6 hours 49 minutes...
6 weeks until CDA, next week is peak.
5 comments:
What a star !! Not only to ride 112 in those conditions BUT also to keep your posts up !!!
I LOVE it.....
Keep up the good work !!!!!
Terry time, eh? let me know how it works. My butt-tocks is-a-hurtin' just like Forrest Gump's.
Nice job in that weather. I slept through the worst of it.
Swim outside this week?
hey
don't drive and look at the blackberry!!
you've put some deep thought into this bike seat...might be a good side job for you, recommend certain seats for certain people based on criteria...i like it. Not sure if you want to hear this, but i just switched seats from the one that came with the bike, to Jess's old seat. Maybe my butt is just numb now...and I don't think i'll know if it is.
Nice job on the 112! you're doing great man...believe in the plan, you'll be prepared come race day, no doubt about it.
Mike...need more posts......you're lagging behind again !!!!!!
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