Two Wheel Blogs

Wow, I have been absent for a while...did anyone notice?

I once took part in a survey that claimed to determine how competent of a bicycle wrench you were by simply answering a few questions. It was a short survey and I recall agreeing with the results which claimed that I must be a competent mechanic, but perhaps a few degrees short of legendary (it may have been more than a few...I tend to have selective memory).

Holy cow! I am further realizing how stupid yesterday was.

I brought my bike in along with my shoes (which are still wet) to do some maintenance. I figured after the rain, it would be a pretty good idea.

I was heading out for a recovery pace ride and as I pulled my bike out I noticed the rear was flat. I pumped it up, but of course it went flat again. At least it was a great place for a flat (at the truck). I inspected the casing, found nothing, changed the tube and rode.

Man I hate these things.

I woke up this morning and noticed my rear tire was flat. Odd, it was holding just fine last night as we rode for 2 hours?

Sunday I had a long ride that started a little rough but ended well. Today I had another long ride that started great and ended badly.