Got a new rear wheel on the singlespeed that is lighter and tad noisier--not as noisy as my Chris King hubs though! It's a Velocity Aeroheat 24" rim with a Paul Word SS hub. I actually had the front 24" wheel built up along with this wheel, but I am keeping it off for now and still have the 26" wheel up front.
Had another great ride on the SS tonight! I'm beginning to really get into the bike when I'm well rested. On days when I'm pooped, that thing can be a serious workout! Tonight, it was just plain fun!
We did the combined Chica Ride and the Timid Tuesday ride. Randy wants to start calling it the M&M ride since Jim always brings M&Ms. Randy doesn't like the word "timid". Guess I can't blame him. ;o) Anyway, had a great crew tonight, Jim, Randy, Mitch, Kiyoko and me! Evan stopped by to wish us well, but his ankle is one swollen mess! He twisted it 2 times on last week's ride and it started to swell. He said he's gonna see a doc soon, so I hope it heals. If I recall, this is an old injury that keeps coming back. His mom is an RN, so I'm sure she's on his case to get that thing taken care of too. Bummer, he's a great addition to the Tuesday rides.
So, we did some Elena riding tonight, bypassing the more technical north Foothills. Lots of fun, swoopy trails, and tons of riders! More riders than we usually see on the Tuesday night adventures. Great weather, great friends, great ride!
I'm hitting the trails with Denise tomorrow night...should be fun! We'll either be doing King of the Mountain or North Foothills depending upon the weather.
...and miscellaneous ramblings...
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I had a blast last night, thanks for waiting up for me during the ride. :)
You sure kick rear on that SS! I don't know what I'd do without my granny gear!
I'm really glad you made it out for the ride!!
BTW, chica rides are all about having fun and hanging out with friends--waiting is no big deal...plus, I got in the extra mileage by biking back to you, continuing down the hills, then biking back up. I should be thanking you!! ;o)
Kiyoko said there was nothing "timid" about the ride for her! She came home feeling good though. It looked like a "hurty" good, but she seemed happy. I'd love to do a ride with your crew sometime, but we'd have to choose who stays home that day. Don't think it would be as fun that way.
I think it would be great if you guys can take turns. You'll get a chance to meet some other guys too...you don't have to hang out with girls on the ride. :)
I think it would be a great idea to take turns. He needs to get out to meet more people, especially active people - not the slobs he works with! :)
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