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Ironman Loop

Today was IM WI bike loop x 2. Did IM 06, and hadn't been back to bike it. I don't know why, I just haven't. I've been around it so many times, it was like visiting an old friend. Yesterday was a slam, with 2 hrs of intense hill work. That meant that I couldn't give the ride today the justice it deserved. But, other members from SWAT were out there too and still fighting the fatigue from Spirit of Racine.

For three years, I have fought with a bike helmet that rubbed the crap out of my forhead. There were 2 big red marks always on my head. Last week was magic, the helmet did not make it through the HIM. Someone must have knocked it down, because the front piece is split!!! YAH! Could kiss whoever did that. After the ride today, I cruised into Erik's and ordered a Specialized 360. Seems to fit right, the one I tried. We shall see. For now I ride with a cracked shell.

The best part was finding 2 new pairs of bike shorts on sale. Keep finding holes in the ones I'm wearing. Will have to try these out. One pr tomorrow for sure. Now thinking about the bike shoe issue again...

They have a very SWEET specialized bike there. It is the S-Works Transition, and it is beautiful. I like the 53 ring and the 10 on the cassette. But the geometry is sweet also. Unnecessary really. I need to ride more. More expense, more work. Less work, more ride. No, Angie I won't forget those 80 hr weeks as a self-employed fool. Now is play time.

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