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Night ride and running outta time...


Got out last night for some night riding on the local singletrack and dirt roads.  Tried out a variety of lighting combos.  It looks like the Trail Tech hid on the bars and the Deal Extreme R2 flashlight on the helmet will be choice number one. 

Although a helmet mount is key for the twisty type riding at Fruita, I actually may attempt to ride with just the bar light after a while.  I anticipate that the additional weight of a helmet mount light may start bugging my neck.  After a few laps, I imagine I'll have the course figured out, plus I've done the course many times over the past few years.

Picked up a couple Geax Saguaro's yesterday.  Replaced the torn up rear Fast Trak w/ a Saguaro and set it up tubeless.  No big issues with the installation and the tire seemed to work fine for last night's riding.  

I also weighed my bike last night.  Hugely piggish!  30lbs, which is probably 5lbs heavier than my KHS Team Softail.  I'll be bringing that bike as a backup.  It needs some work before it can be ridden.  Maybe Saturday while we're just hanging out I'll get it ready.  Let's see, front brakes, rear brake pads, replace cables, install race tires, etc.

I feel like I'm running outta time to get packed and ready for the race.  Yikes, 2 more evenings.  Lots and lots to find and pack.  Camping equipment, cold weather gear, warm weather gear, food, race supplies, tools, stand, etc.

Oh yeah, I rid the bike of its evil creak last night.  The lockring for the spiderless chainring was totally loose.  Tightened it up big time.  I should have put on some Loc Tite, but couldn't find it.

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