Decided to drop in on the Fiesta Island "Worlds" ride, despite being tired and having a rainy forecast. I was tired and groggy all day from training hard (3rd "on" week), having to get up early for work, and having a few to drink with the lady last night. But when I got out there I just felt super good on the bike, funny how that happens some times.

By the numbers:
27.2 mph for the 53 min duration, small field of 15 or 16 that split in half about 35 min in. I made the front. 282w avg, NP a fair bit higher (haven't checked).

By feel:
Like I said, just awesome. I reckon I did more work on the front than all but 2 riders, one of whom is a local cat 1 superstar on KHS-Maxxis p/b Jakroo, David Santos. He gave me a high 5 after the last lap and asked me what my name was, so I figure that means I had a good ride too .

I got rained on during the ~25 minute spin back home, but it was totally worth it, just grinning the whole time and feeling great.

People are great! But, some people either suck or are going through tough times and making those around them suffer with them.

See the positives in people and you will see more positive people.

Just a hint though.... The Internet brings out the stupid and ugly side of many people who otherwise might be good people.

Today I got a bike fit. Now I just need to make some time to ride.

I have a Metropolis and a Yalta backpack. I can fit more in the Yalta I think. I still love the Metropolis more however, as it is more comfortable, is easier to get on and off, and just fits better. I have not transported a frame with either bag yet. I did attach a track wheelset to the Yalta with bungees and it never moved. Not sure that I could have done that with a messenger style bag.

Arghhh, I hate some of you guys. Now I am on the Mission Workshop site looking at bags. Damnit. That Shed is intriguing. Wondering how it compares to a Metropolis aside from the fact that it can be roll top or conventional messenger.

I bought a 40 year old car.

9 hours left to grow a pair and register for my first race. Judging by the weather it's most likely going to be in mid to low 30's for temps during that time. That's not helping me want to do it.

do it. i know already youre gonna catch the bug hard so for the sake of catting up, do one sooner rather than later

Pair grown. Hope I don't die.

That was your average speed? WOW!

Yeah, I try to make most of my purchases 'buy it for life' I'd rather not have to buy again. I'm okay with spending more the first time around to avoid buying again, haha.

I would murder you if you were cannibalizing the Caad3

Nice. Take it and sell it to him again as a new build


Bahahahaha. I got my bag in a day, and I love it so far. I don't like backpacks for the same reason you mentioned.

Road?

Yep, it's hammer time!

Yus. Crit.

AMC Pacer X?

Nope, but it is an American two door hatchback.

ha!

Flap top bags > mess bags. There's a 24 pack in the main compartment.

pogo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Care to give a more detailed review of it? Anything you really like or dislike about it?

AMC Gremlin? Ford Pinto?

Turbo 4 banger, it was made for 3 years.