Well its been a few weeks since I have really raced my bike. I chickened out of the GA SERC race because of tornados and thunderstorms, and this past weekend's Huntsville SERC was a failure for me. I pre-rode the course then realized that a bolt that holds part of the rear suspension/rear triangle was missing, so I was bike-less for the race. 10pm Saturday night I was able to borrow a bike from a lady down the road. It was a Litespeed Niota, a decent bike. The shifting was working fine just running through the gears. However, on the course which was rocky and rooty, every time I hit a bump the freakin chain was bouncing off the chainring. How horrible! How was I going to ride like that? I then was passed by a singlespeed guy who nicely knocked me off my bike when he went by. And then I flatted about one minute later. Atleast the suffering was over. Yes, my Trek is broken, but I miss her, and she will be mended soon. Riding a bike that's probably about 5 years old, or older really makes me appreciate how awesome my bike is!! My Top Fuel components rock, the shifting is smooth, and the suspension is incredible!
Other news, I just went full-time at work! That means less long fun days on the trail, but the plan is commuting to work. I will have to figure out some logistics of showering and eating, but I hope to be riding atleast home from work a few days a week and my mom and I can carpool to work in the morning. We will see!
