Heat, headwinds, bike’s holding up well!

Posted by Andrew on June 25th, 2009 -   

Wow, it’s hot outside - I can feel the heat radiating off of the road.  The breeze helps, but it would help more if it wasn’t blowing straight at me.  I really can’t complain though, it’s the first steady headwind I’ve had so far, and it’s not horrible.  Takes my 16-17 mph cruising speed down to 11-12, and I’m certainly eating and drinking more.  It’s still flat, and I often ride 10+ miles in a straight line, so it’s easy to settle into a constant rhythm.

Notes about the bike: So far, so good.  Still on my first set of tires, only 1 flat, and no odd creaks, rattles, or parts falling off.  I cleaned my chain really well in Schenectady, NY, and I just wipe it off with a paper towel once a day, and oil it every few days to keep it nice and quiet.  I swapped saddles just before I left - I’m riding a Selle SMP Glider, and I love it, although it is very hard.  Still getting used to it, but I’m glad I chose it overall.  I’d rather deal with  sore tailbones than any other problems.

I’ve got plenty to write, but libraries are few and far between right now!  Will write more soon!

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