Sun, 27 Apr 2008

Great Sunday Out There in SF!


I'm cross-posting this from my IMIA page, but so what. . .

20080427 Sun - Wow, what great weather we're finally having in SF! Went on a great ride today, 22.5 miles through Golden Gate Park, down to the beach and down to the Lake. I did some extra rolling around once I got back up to the Panhandle, and then back down towards the De Young to check out some dancers:
ggpark lindy 4

You know what though? My ride was aweseome (in the Eddie Izzard sense of the word)- only slight wind, I went early enough to avoid any "heat" (heh, SF heat) and I'm in better riding shape so I was able to haul ass a bit more than I'm used to.

But here's the thing- when I was checking my bike pre-ride (tires, chain, etc), I realized the plastic guard thing that sits between the freewheel and the spokes was broken and was kind of stuck between them. I broke the rest of the plastic out of there and realized that suddenly my wheel spun much more easily.

Now I'm wondering when the hell it broke and got stuck down there. Could earlier rides have been easier, or was today just a great all-around ride due to me getting in slightly better shape and having no wind?

btw- I'm not saying I'm in shape, I originally wanted to go 35 miles, but my legs were getting tired. At least I didn't have to "granny-gear" it as much as I do when I go in the Presidio. Wheeeee.

I'm at 80% for my riding. . . . I have 22.4 miles left for IMIA (of biking).

ggpark lindy 2

27 Apr 15:31 | /general | 4 comment(s)


angie wrote:

wow!
look at you! the only way this could have been better would have been if you'd asked me to join you! :) way to go, k-pai!
04/27/2008 17:32:16


Beverly wrote:

Way to go
Wow....this is terrific.....keep up the good work.....
04/27/2008 18:48:24


jeff wrote:

awesome
you know i would have been wearing leg warmers, arm warmers, a hat under the helmet, and toe warmers to deal with the "heat" out there. Sounds like a great ride!
04/27/2008 21:03:29


kenneth wrote:

jeff--
nah, jeff, you would have been fine, just a little chilly in the shade in the park
04/28/2008 12:40:45

 
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