Two Wheel Blogs

I've been doing pretty good not to injury myself too bad this year. I'm coming off a cracked tailbone, and looks like I'm coming into a torn tendon or such in my left hand.

It started last week sometime, not sure what spurred it. Could be the skateboarding I got back into. Anyways, I was talking with a co-worker about it after feeling what feels like a fracture in my wrist. He felt it and assured me it was most likely a tear in the tendon or whatever it is. He had the same thing back when he was playing baseball. The cure, well pretty much let it heal itself.

Man, where to start... Tonights ride was bittersweet to say the least. I'm sure you can tell by the tags. The plan: to go out and ride 60 miles after work. The time: fifteen after 5 when I finally hit the road. I had to do a quick tire and tube change on the Jake since I got a flat on Saturday. I decided to run an old Specialized Armadillo slick on the back to change it up a bit. The ride started and within minutes I was at the bike shop picking up more tubes.

And I've got the lines to prove it...

This was today, after this weekends long romps on the road. Last week was a good one, I logged in a little over 200 miles. Thirty or so was on trails too, which was a nice change of pace.

This year has been tough for trail riding, but it looks like it's somewhat starting to turn around. I had a nice 6 laps in at Bothwell after work on Wednesday. Bothwell is a super fun, short, fast 2.8 mile trail loop that is littered with rocks and fun sections.

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Most rides yield sore legs, a lot of sweat, and plenty of miles. But today’s ride was one of a different sort. I do most of my little errands in town by bike. I don't much see any reason to drive from spot to spot when I can ride. Not only is it healthy, but its a great way to do a recovery ride. Oh and it's a great way to throw up the birds, and give a big FU to Mr. Oil man.

Here's what todays ride yielded...

I guess Two Olds post pretty much sums it up. You know no matter how bad a ride may seem to be at the time, it's always a good ride. I'm always just happy to be out turning the pedals, whether it be solo, or with a couple of good ol boys like today.

I took the week off from any real training, and had high hopes of a hammerfest today with Unit. Well it was a hammerfest, but not like one I had hoped for. It was Unit, Joe, and Lynn on the ride. Lynn took off a little early and left us to hammer up some serious hills, and put in some good miles.

So after the guests comment yesterday about cow jumping, I had to post this. No cow, but close. Well not really, but only in the good ol Midwest will you see these fellows cruising the roads. Before you make fun of my super weak hop skillz, understand that today was my first on flat pedals. I'm still getting used to bunny hopping, it's a whole lot different when your not clipped in. Enjoy Jumping Turtle...