On the Injured Reserve

OK, it's not as bad as it sounds. I have a minor pull/strain in my hip flexor...it's actually 90% better than it has been the last two days. I've stayed off the bike and administered heavy doses of Rankin/Bass Christmas shows (ie, the Heat Mieser), a couple Sierra Nevada Celebration Ales and a few puppy dog kisses. I'm almost back to snuff.














I assume I injured myself due to the new geometry of the Rig. Make that, I didn't properly adjust my ride for my body type. Note to readers...never ride your bike "as is" when you leave the shop..adjust to fit!

I am taking a lot of days off this month, which means I will be taking a few day trips to ride at various riding hot spots. I hope to hit Avalon this Friday, if the weather holds...meaning if it doesn't rain. If it snows and the wind isn't ridiculous...it's on like Donkey Kong!

Be good!

I'm baaack!

Here's the good, the bad and the skinny:

• The Rig is in, all 29 inches and singlespeed-ness of her (picked up on Thursday).
• I have logged three wintery cold rides since (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
• I've always rode in the winter, but I don't recall ever being so cold - shoe covers were purchased, Swobo beanie on Xmas wish list.
• Volk is a riding machine with his new Santa Cruz Blur.
• I am going through an adjustment period on the Rig. Still trying to see what tweaks will need to be made.
• The snowboarding season is upon us, which means I lose my riding buddies.