trifirefighter

Cancelled my track session and rode outdoors again today. I chose a route I’ve ridden once before, an adaptation of a local fondo route. It’s still very much spring conditions on the roads - potholes, debris, gravel - but this bit of trail was the worst. There were a couple of other cyclists going the other way so I dismounted and walked my bike through this bit.

I got my bike tuned up earlier this year and it was worth every penny. It was so nice to be able to ride the climbs with confidence in my shifting and to not have random clicking sounds emanating from the drivetrain.

I got outside for a ride today. I couldn’t stop smiling.

Apparently, very few people in my age group want to do these events. I did the Individual Pursuit (2km) and the time trial (500m). Both were good events to gauge where I am after 6 months of track cycling and should allow for decent comparison from year to year.

Had some fun riding my bike in ovals yesterday 🙂

Making progress!

We had a great weekend in the city, indulging in cocktails and tasting menus. I wore a dry-clean only dress (!), jewellery, and perfume! We also went to the museum to check out the Wildlife Photographer of the Year display. It was amazing.

More skills! Here is my first go at a gate start.

Honestly, I expected it to be worse but the gate holds you in a solid position so there’s none of the wobbling like you get in a held start.

There’s a lot still to work on, but for a first attempt, I was pleased.

Let’s talk about skill acquisition.

This is me attempting to learn how to ride my track bike on rollers. If you believe the internet, riding rollers is a breeze, everybody pretty much hops on and goes, with walls, step ladders, couches etc there for initial support but not really needed.

There is nobody out there saying “it was hard” “I felt so uncoordinated and uncomfortable” “I thought I’d never figure it out” “it made me cry” (okay that last one may be just me). So, I’m saying it.

If you watch the video, the expression on my face at the end will tell you how much of a work in progress this is.

Felt cute, etc etc.

Miso roasted Brussels and sweet potato, kimchi and leftover bulgogi taco filling 😋