Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
That moment when you open your saddlebag and realize you've packed your wife's jeans
Too funny.
Originally Posted by
groovestew
Took a shortcut this morning - a singletrack mountain bike trail that shaves a couple of km off the trip but is substantially more difficult. I've tried it before but it didn't work out too well because I was on a fixed gear with slick tires and I kept spinning out on the slippery ascents. This time I was on a cross bike (with touring tires). I still had to walk up a section of hill because I didn't gear down in time and stalled, but otherwise it was okay. With the hard tires and rigid fork, my brain felt pretty rattled by the time I got back to pavement. I'll have to time both ways to see if I actually gain anything with the shortcut.
I feel like I "gain" when I find a long-cut that adds mileage.
I've been lucky that my commutes have been between downpours this week. We've had a lot since Sunday afternoon, but I've had nothing more than a drizzle for my rides. It has been humid though. I am definitely more sticky at the end that I have been all winter and spring.