That's a little better. Only one flat (ej), and we changed that out with a complete new wheel and back to the grind. Grind 101. PA to Forks. Sixty miles. Lake Crescent, Sol Duc, what is left of Sappho, snow on Shadow Mtn. rain, wind, deer, eagles and some nice pace-line work. I had forgotten how much fun Trixie is.
The mind set of riding fixed. The necessary focus, the applied groove, the need to stay in the absolute 360 degree moment of each pedal rotation. It will clean up any dirty stroke habits in a major league hurry. If you want to up your efficiency, form and balance, take a 60 miler fixed. Trixie is my Specialized Langster. 100% stock. My old buddy from the Big Fix ride, Ricky Garcia, set me up with her after our 2006 fund raiser fixed ride from Davis, Ca to Boston, Ma. The hook was pretty well set after watching those guys do 100+ miles every day en route. When the QR did a hanger dive yesterday I pulled Trixie off of the hook, wiped away the grime, aired the tubes, ran a drop of oil along the chain and saddled up.
YES. Samurai in the saddle. The zen of the ride. One with the road. A direct drive connection with the magic of the moment. At 25 MPH, logging trucks 6 inches away, glasses splattered with road grit, no shoulders on an 8 percent winding downhill as the mornings rhubarb pie barks it's gastro regards. We are talking fun here.
Bernie is at 60% with the knee/quad issue. EJ, from his own admitted lack of consistent spinning, is suffering from a sore butt, RCVman is fine and RG is complaining about the SAG responsibilities and work not detailed in the initial contract. Other than that, it is a beautiful evening in Forks. We are heading out for diner, to discuss tomorrow's ride from our current cushy location in Forks to the beautiful and historic lodge at Lake Quinault. About another 60 miles.
Trixie seems to be game, and that's a little better.
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If this ride was filmed, the biggest question is which of you would be played by Samuel L. Jackson?
We ARE filming, with RG as Samuel L. It is currently 0630, at 39 degrees, expecting a high of 60 and no rain. We are having coffee, Mimi's wonderful bread with organic PB and home made jam. Life, as they say, is good.
Tony, you mean Unbreakable?! that would be me, ha, ha. It is clear and cold in Forks, I'd say about 32 degrees.
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