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Cranking up the miles


After a bit of a break last week due to work related travel, I'm starting to get some decent mileage and time on the bike. Did 53 miles yesterday, mostly commuting, with some Falcon Trail added into the mix. Had to bunny hop a snake on Sante Fe Trail. That freaked me out a bit. Probably shows in my heart rate graph.


I rode Flow/DLS on Monday. That trail is really starting to grow over with all the recent rain. Super technical riding, though.

Rode a pretty quick loop through Limbaugh on Sunday evening. Felt really good on that ride.

And, on Saturday, I did a screwball ride through Spruce Meadow. Forgot my bike lock key, had to return home to get it, then drove back to the parking lot. Then, I used Spot to find my dad/Lianne, met up part way through the ride, then proceeded to have cleat issues, and finally, Lianne got a flat. Jeez!

Today is a commute to work day, plus a trip back and forth to the chiropractor. I should get in some decent mileage, but it needs to be casual on top of all the recent rides.

Been trying out a few new products.

The Mountain Feedbag is like a chalk bag that attachs to your handlebar/stem/fork crown. It allows you to easily grab food and stuff while riding, then easily close the bag back up. All with one hand. Seems pretty sweet!

Also, recently mounted a spiderless 30t chainring from Homebrewed Components, as well as a Shimano 12/36 cassette. The two together provide a nice low end gearing drop, making ascents and slow technical riding quite a bit easier.

Finally, ordered a pile of stuff from Hammer Nutrition including Perpetuem, Hammer Gel, a Gel Bot (water/gel combo bottle), Recoverite, gel with some caffeine, Endurolyte dispenser, etc. Giving it all a whirl to see what will work for endurance rides.

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mtndruid said…
you need to get into cyclocross, its so you!!

doing a race this weekend up in frisco (both 2 and 3oct) also planning one in castle rock 7nov
October 1, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Brad Baker said…
Hmm...cyclocross might be interesting. Some good, long, casual rides might be better though! Feeling a bit "done" with racing right now. Just need to get back out and have some fun.
October 1, 2010 at 8:40 PM
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