Roll on
So your backyard looks like this
And you’re already bored out of your gord riding the rollers because you didn’t step up and by the Kreitler’s with the add on resistance
Well if that ‘s the case, try this little trick and see how much fun you can have. Take a towel (preferably one that you do not intend to ever use again)
Fold it over a few times and lay it under the rear rollers……..BINGO!! instant resistance
(you can thank me in the spring)
It aint summer
So the current wintery blast has completly thrown me into the garage destined to ride the rollers for hours on end, but today I said the hell with it and threw on my sticks and skied from Council Crest all the way down to I-405 and then shoveled the walk……..whew! what a day!!
VRV in VeloNews
If you take a look in the first few pages of the January issue of VeloNews (Vol. 38 No. 1) you will find a full-spread photo (credited to Ironclad Cycling) of our very own Jose Rodriguez dressed as Strawberry Shortcake participating in the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships. The photo was taken at the start of the race when Jose was second through the foam wall. Jose rode a hard race that day and when his bike broke down he borrowed/stole a spectator’s bike to finish the race. After all that he went on to take part in the sit-up/push-up contest in an attempt to win a Raliegh single speed ‘cross frame. Nice job Jose and congrats on the published photo.
Tacoma – Seattle Cyclocross #8
Short Story: DNF, flat rear tubie, hopeful I can patch it again and not replace it until next season.
Long Story: After skipping Kruguer’s Crossing last week I felt like a lazy bum so I made sure to hit the last race of the Seattle Cyclocross series on my way back from visting family in the Seattle area for the holiday weekend in an effort to keep the “race legs” up-to-snuff for the USGP next weekend. The race was held at a local recreation center so the course was pretty flat but organizers made good use of the available terrain by incorporating lots of chicanes, a forced run up, an uphill sand pit and a couple off camber sections. All-in-all it was a flat, challenging and fun course. Unfortunately, my rear tire started losing air on lap 4 (of 7) and finally gave up the ghost in the final lap. With no pit wheels, my back tightening up and not wanting to damage my rim I opted to drop out rather than run or roll my way to the finish. A big thanks to the members of my family who made the trip South to experience ‘cross first hand and cheer me on.
On the topic of sand, this is the second Seattle Cyclocross race I’ve done and both of them have incorporated long sand pits that have forced me to run which results in sand building up in my shoes and cleats making it difficult to get back into my pedals. Two possible solutions: 1) customize the tread on my shoes to sand can’t build up. 2) Buy or steal some powerful sand churning legs.
See you next week at PIR!