Training Log Archive: eddie

warm up.

U.S. Long Course Champs, Thacher S.P., near Albany, NY.

C • Way to Go! 2

Blue 2 (Long-O) - Splits

Warm up.

U.S. Short Course Champs, Thacher S.P., near Albany, NY.

Blue - Splits

Roland Park.

Work commute with Brad. On the new bike! We left early because Brad had a 10:00 meeting. Morning rush hour traffic is probably not the best choice for the first spin on a new machine, but so it was. Everything was mostly fine mechanically. I felt like my weight was too far forward. It could either be that my old geometry had me back and I just need to get used to this, or it could mean the frame is too small. I have the saddle positioned properly relative to the crank, and its all the way back as far as it will go. The stem may be a little short. Threw the chain inside twice coming home. Need to adjust the spring tensions in the shifters I think, as I have the stops set properly. Definately noticed the light weight and extra bottom-end range. Climbing is sweet.

C • Enjoy! 2

Work commute inbounds. run-train-run. The run was decent, but my errands along the way were a comedy of errors. Needed cash for the train. ATM only gave 20's, which the train machines won't take. First bike shop was closed, so continued past train station to second bike shop (which was closed). Third bike shop (REI) didn't have the part I needed. Bought some granola bars at a grocery to break the 20 and finally got on a train at the second stop...almost halfway to work.

Work commute on the old bike. Still some more drivetrain work to do on the new one. Also need a replacement chain pin, which is proving difficult to procure.