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07-20-04, 09:40 PM
Hey everyone-
I just thought I'd report on my first century and some other stuff. I did the American Cancer Society bikeride from the Ben Franklin Bridge in good ole Philly to May's Landing, NJ on July 11th. I raised 750 bucks and opted to do the 100 mile loop as opposed to the 62.5. I rode with Team Ashley, sponsored by Ashley Furniture and Yuengling. The day was beautiful, overcast in the morning to keep the sun off and warmer in the afternoon. I got with a great group who was doing the 62.5 loop and pacelined with around 20 guys for the last 2/3 of the 100K. It came up in no time, but the guys were all done there except another team mate of mine and myself. We chilled out for the last 37.5 miles and had a great time. We pulled in just after noon with an average of 21 mph for the 100 miles! I was (and still am) totally pumped about this because my goal was to avg. 19, and because this was my first century. Good stuff.
Next, I had been having problems since I got my bike (04 trek 1500 60cm) with shoulder pain after about 30 miles. Last thursday I flipped my stem (so that it was angled down), and tonight I went and cranked out 37 miles at 18.8 with little to no pain. It felt great, so I think I did the right thing. I think I may need to move my seat forward a little bit, because I rarely touch the rear of the seat when I'm cranking. I just need to fiddle around with it now that I got rid of the shoulder soreness.
Finally, I bought some new stuff recently. First: speedplay X3 pedals. I love these things, and my knees feel great after every ride. At the same time I bought a pair of Nike Poggio's for 90 bucks, and they are incredible as well. There's a breeze going through my shoes all the time and it feels great. Lastly, I picked up the Pedro's chain cleaning kit with the clear plastic scrubber and the degreaser and wax. This little device worked miracles on my chain, and now it looks good as new. I haven't used the wax, because I have had no problems with the finish line dry teflon stuff. Has anyone ever used it? What's the deal?
I guess I'll wrap it up, I'm looking forward to many more a century. Have a good one
I just thought I'd report on my first century and some other stuff. I did the American Cancer Society bikeride from the Ben Franklin Bridge in good ole Philly to May's Landing, NJ on July 11th. I raised 750 bucks and opted to do the 100 mile loop as opposed to the 62.5. I rode with Team Ashley, sponsored by Ashley Furniture and Yuengling. The day was beautiful, overcast in the morning to keep the sun off and warmer in the afternoon. I got with a great group who was doing the 62.5 loop and pacelined with around 20 guys for the last 2/3 of the 100K. It came up in no time, but the guys were all done there except another team mate of mine and myself. We chilled out for the last 37.5 miles and had a great time. We pulled in just after noon with an average of 21 mph for the 100 miles! I was (and still am) totally pumped about this because my goal was to avg. 19, and because this was my first century. Good stuff.
Next, I had been having problems since I got my bike (04 trek 1500 60cm) with shoulder pain after about 30 miles. Last thursday I flipped my stem (so that it was angled down), and tonight I went and cranked out 37 miles at 18.8 with little to no pain. It felt great, so I think I did the right thing. I think I may need to move my seat forward a little bit, because I rarely touch the rear of the seat when I'm cranking. I just need to fiddle around with it now that I got rid of the shoulder soreness.
Finally, I bought some new stuff recently. First: speedplay X3 pedals. I love these things, and my knees feel great after every ride. At the same time I bought a pair of Nike Poggio's for 90 bucks, and they are incredible as well. There's a breeze going through my shoes all the time and it feels great. Lastly, I picked up the Pedro's chain cleaning kit with the clear plastic scrubber and the degreaser and wax. This little device worked miracles on my chain, and now it looks good as new. I haven't used the wax, because I have had no problems with the finish line dry teflon stuff. Has anyone ever used it? What's the deal?
I guess I'll wrap it up, I'm looking forward to many more a century. Have a good one