I went and picked up my bike today and had the roof rack put on. I picked up a 53/39 crank set also because I wasn't sold on riding a compact crank. Now I'm pretty much all set with the road bike. Only item I'm waiting on is a new pair of shoes. I also put the TT bike back together. I would like to get a dedicated set of carbon wheels for it. It had been a box since it arrived back from Arizona. With my travels this year I haven't had the time to do any type of riding. I'm hoping now I will get into shape. Speaking of getting into shape I went out to the St. Charles hammer fest today. It was very windy and all the usual fast guys were there. My best friend got the best of me today. I love training with him because he really inflicts a lot of pain on the legs. This friend only shows up sometimes but when he does I know I will be in for it. I got dropped off the back because this friend was pushing me back on the saddle and swaying me from side to side. Many of you probably know this friend. Let just call him "windy," and when he gust, well no one will have a good day. The ride was fast and it split into multiple groups. I was hurting real bad, but actually finished pretty strong. It's funny how a small amount of "at a boys" or encouragement will really give that extra boost. I fell off the main group, the chase group, and the stranglers graciously yelled, "don't give up HUB!!!!!!!!" I didn't, I really didn't I kept the legs moving and finished honorably. The road to fitness will be long and tough, but I'm up for the challenge.
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