Training Log Archive: wilberto

Summer Solstice weekend is always a highlight of our season, although nowhere near enough time on my mtb in prep. Opening lap I lined up with Kevin Mar, but couldn't hold his wheel for long. Struggled to find my rhythm and then about halfway, heard something like a spoke pop and then the back end got really loud, bouncy and loose. I stopped to check but couldn't see much so kept going. Turns out I blew my brain out. Uuugggghhh.

After lap 1, Sporting Life confirmed my brain wasn't fixable. Checked with Specialized about riding a demo, but they shut down for the night and moving my laps would mess up everyone else's timing. My buddy Peter brought 2 bikes and graciously offered me his 29" Rocky Mountain hardtail. The frame was too small so I didn't get full leg extension, but it got me back on the trail. Had to adjust riding style on the fly as apparently full suspension has made me lazy and I needed to come off the seat and use my legs to absorb. And to continue my gear anti-midas touch, something shorted out for my bar light leaving me with only a headlight. Physically felt better than the hot day lap and enjoyed my lap.