This wasn't as big as last weekend's ride to Fairfox, but it was a fun one. Plus, Michelle R came with me. We both are going to be doing a ride around Lake Tahoe on May 8 so we are trying to get as many rides as we can in, but really it was fun just to get out there because it was a great day! Navigating to the correct Crystal Springs Road off of 280 was a bit of a SNAFU and I missed the turn for Portola and wound up taking Sand Hill down a big hill that we had to go back up, but all in all it was a terrific loop and he extra hill did us some good. I guess the only thing I would change would be how to add some more mileage to it, though I was pretty beat when it was all through which doesn't exactly bode well for Tahoe, but Will assures me it will be "mellow". Mmm-hmm.
We did do over 2600 total climb though. That ain't bad!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
First ride on my new bike
I was able to wheel and deal for the Bianci. I realized I could not buy the bike I wanted new and my neighbor Judah let his Bianchi go for a fair price. Having a sweet, new baby daughter that poops a lot might have given me some leeway to negotiate. Most importantly, it feels amazing to ride and really, that is what you are paying for. I have been converted I think. A mountain bike will always have a place in my heart for trails, mad downhill and will always serve best with hard core climbs, but I understand why people swear by road bikes. They are a whole different animal.
Here is what it is:
bianchi reparto corse tsx steel frame, columbus fork.
campagnolo centaur deraileurs, campagnolo veloce flat bar shifters ,
campagnolo chorus brakes, campagnolo centaur seatpost, campagnolo centaur 170mm cranks and 39/52t chainring, phil wood bottom bracket, campagnolo chorus hubs laced to mavic open pro rims 3TTT flatbars (italian made), bianchi saddle, mks gr20 pedals, tires, rims, pedals and bottom bracket are the only non-italian items on the bike, bottom bracket is a bombproof phil wood unit
It feels like a dream and that's all I know. I will be riding this badboy every day and I dub thee "Épée" because it cuts like a fast sword.
Here is my first ride since I bought it. I stopped by the Tooleybeths to say hi and to brag, but they were not home. Oh well.
Here is my little route:
Here is what it is:
bianchi reparto corse tsx steel frame, columbus fork.
campagnolo centaur deraileurs, campagnolo veloce flat bar shifters ,
campagnolo chorus brakes, campagnolo centaur seatpost, campagnolo centaur 170mm cranks and 39/52t chainring, phil wood bottom bracket, campagnolo chorus hubs laced to mavic open pro rims 3TTT flatbars (italian made), bianchi saddle, mks gr20 pedals, tires, rims, pedals and bottom bracket are the only non-italian items on the bike, bottom bracket is a bombproof phil wood unit
It feels like a dream and that's all I know. I will be riding this badboy every day and I dub thee "Épée" because it cuts like a fast sword.
Here is my first ride since I bought it. I stopped by the Tooleybeths to say hi and to brag, but they were not home. Oh well.
Here is my little route:
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