Training Log Archive: mayer22

Family Bike Ride. Nut's first and a learning experience. Had to temporarily install the rack and seat to my road bike. Pedaling out of the saddle not really on option in order to maintain balance/control. Planning to resurrect the old Cannondale as a 3-speed to use for these trips in the future. Ride had lots of stops.

Did certify the problem with my road drivetrain is that the splines on the crank/spindle are stripped. During the overhaul/tune-up I had identified this as a possibility. Thinking more about the movement I was feeling this makes complete sense. On this ride was able to spin the left crank independently of the right with some force.

Pandaplace w/Zitch/Skip. Felt good. Took the shortcut down to PC to save time but had extra at the end to add another climb.

Homeplace w/Zitch/Skip/Nut. 35# pack. Shortened the loop a bit and hurried to make it back in time.

Run on campus and then to Food Kitty. Cold weather is back with a little bit of wind.

Ride in. Heavy pack. A bit cold at the start but warmed up almost 10F during the ride.

Long ride to Snuffy's to meet KT to vote. No pack. Passed the voting center on the way.

Had planned this longer commute to enjoy the spring weather but got a cool, cloudy, and windy afternoon with some rain drops as the storm started rolling in earlier than expected. Not bad but not what I was hoping to enjoy.

Finally giving in on my left pedal which has been hopping for a month now. Tried swapping pedals and cleats with no luck and can't find any play in the crank. Will be looking into it more with a good tune-up which the bike needs anyway.

Ride in. Had to delay a little bit to let the storm pass. TW10+

Ride home. Heavy pack. Short sleeves.