Thursday, March 24, 2011

Bikecitement

Not exactly timely, but I'm getting pretty excited about bikes. Racing season is starting again? I'm confused.

I've been working on keeping myself together without hurting my knees more, which meant a lot of swimming and gym work. I've been getting back into the swing and now feel like I can start putting more time in the saddle again.

On the subject of knee's, it turns out my saddle was too low, my foot beds were worn out, and I'm also a mess on the bike because of my weird hip imbalances and non-level pelvis. Let's say I've been doing a lot of step ups lately.

The weather has been looking up lately, it's almost armwarmer season. Last Thursday's ride was quite pleasant.

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Leaving town via Newton

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At a crossroads

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High schoolers beware

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If I've learned one thing about riding, it has to be "know your bathrooms."

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Glad this is not ice.

Mountain bikes are also wicked fun. I went to Otis AFB with a good crew on Saturday. Turning is very exciting, and as is going so fast you feel like you are on the verge of imminent failure.

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Anxiety free dentistry.

Later that night, Ride Studio Cafe did a kick off party for the new club, which is part of the awesome new elite race team I am on.

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You can usually find Colin anywhere there are rocks and/or beer.

The next day, RSC hosted the Rapha Rides for Tohoku. The turnout was incredible, and so was the ride.

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Artful composition of Dave Chiu's shoulder in stylish RSC Rapha gear.

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The cue sheet. Let's just say I stayed with the ride leader.

The route was absolutely amazing, look up Lost Lake Drive in Groton sometime if you do not believe me.

Bike racing is just around the corner. Get excited.

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