quick bike entry

[winterbadger]

Went down to the park and did the same ride again. I meant to go down to the other park I ended at last time and start from there, but I got up late this morning and by ~8.00 when I was on the road the traffic was preposterous.

33 minutes, 5.72 miles. Tried out the new padded shorts I got at REI yesterday, and they seemed a bit unnecessary. I think I'll save them for long trips; I can see where they might be nice for that.

Usually I need a shower when I get back, but today Rupert did as well! I had gotten some lube and given him a through oiling, but the trail was so muddy I had to wash him off when I got back, so after I dried him I lubed him up again, just to be on the safe side. Like they say in all the instructional videos, "There's no such thing as too much lube!" ;-)

More later about other stuff; thank heavens for nice housemates and retail therapy, is all I can say.

Comments

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Lucky Rupert ;0)

[winterbadger]

Flirty fruitcake!

[sun-in-splendor.livejournal.com]

On short rides the padded shorts are not necessary.
On longer rides you'll be glad you have them.

Rupert should be happy at being so pampered.
After getting caught out in Faquier County in yesterday's rain, all my bike got was a quick wipe with an old undershirt.