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Everything is coming together nicely. The big race is only five days away and I'm feeling good, on and off the bike. Today I completed a great little 60 mile ride and not once did I experience any major knee discomfort. The last few rides I've been tweaking the seat height and saddle position to alleviate some of the knee discomfort I've been experiencing. I think I've finally got it dialed in! The bike is running like a champ, I found a sweet jersey and my ol' bones are holding up.
On Saturday the GABA (Greater Arizona Bicycling Association) group held its annual bike swap meet. It's the biggest and best bike swap in the entire state. They close down 4th avenue and allow hundreds of vendors to sell anything and everything that is bike related.
Saturday morning my son and I got up extra early so we'd have enough time to hit a Starbucks for some warm cocoa and a couple pastries. After getting our snacks we were off and trolling 4th ave. by 8:00 am. We weren't but 10 minutes into our walk when my three year old tells me he had a tummy ache and wanted me to hold him. This was definitely not the experience I wanted to have. I had a purpose and it did not include carrying around a 35 pound cocoa grenade.
It was either climb back into the car, drive 25 minutes back home to drop him off with mom or make like a sherpa and forge on. We've come this far so let's keep going. We abandoned the snacks, I loaded everyone up (horsey, Eedle Dee and the boy) and hiked on. It was a good thing we stayed, because I ended up getting a new Assos jersey ($150 retail) for $30 bucks!
With everything that happened I still ending up having a nice time. I spent quality time with my son, got in a great upper body work-out and sniped a great looking jersey.
The boys and I just returned from my new favorite bike shop www.milesaheadcyclery.com. What's cool about this little shop, in addition to the high-end road bikes, is that its between an art gallery and an Irish pub. If the Pinarello and Pegoretti frames don't sweep you off your feet the gallery or pub will definitely do the trick.
When I first saw my bike I knew it was the one. The "jet black w/patriot blue hyper-highlight" frame had its forks in me. I've owned the bike for little over a year and I wanted to freshen it up before the tour. So, in an attempt to pull off the "PRO" look I dig so much, I've changed out the saddle and bar tape to highlight the white Cannondale logos. The guys at Miles Ahead did a fantastic job, not only with the upgrades but the free derailleur adjustment was a great finishing touch!
I have finally decided to register for the El Tour de Tucson. On Saturday, November 17th my bike and I will be participating in the 80-mile event. Today I wrote out the $85 check and will be mailing it tomorrow. This feels awesome!
