Congratulations to Michelle K. for taking it to a male dominated Saturday Indoor Computrainer 2hr Endurance session... IM Louisville competitors watch out!
Aside from Michelle rock'n the doejoe, there were many mechanicals. Therefore, I want to focus on passing some tips/tricks for your upcoming spring/summer rides to avoid "hitch'n a ride."
1. I hear a noise coming from my back tire...Stop! It's most likely a bubble in the tube or in today's case(if your on a trainer) your tire is "going" from friction...make an investment in a trainer tire. If on the road, take a few minutes to change your tube to avoid a blowout.
2. My chain will not move from the 53 to 39(BIG to small ring)...what do I do?...keep riding and see if you can play with the L shifter to obtain a shift...if no glory utilize the available gears until you can get support if in a race(Bill K.) or work a higher cadence in the smaller gears until home(grab some lemonade out the lemons dealt).
3. My tire keeps slipping in the trainer...increase the rolling resistance if you have a standalone by slightly turning the knob...for Computrainers general guidelines read for "flats" 2.0lbs/press on force and add .5 lbs for every 2.5% increase in grade after a 2.5% grade which=2.5 roll n resist, 5.0%grade=3.0 roll n resist, 7.5%grade=3.5 rolln resist., etc.(If confused just give a slight turn to stop slippage!)...Larry we will hunker you down next time ;)
That's all folks...I need some rest 5 hr+ ride/run brick manana! Hope you enjoy your long one if you're hitt'n one! If your not motivated...rumors are there may be some long rides starting up during our first Spring Session at PCK on Sundays 3, 4 5, 6...7hr rides...hmmm...makes me tired & excited at the same time just thin'k about it! Cheers!
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