First Ride

First I need to send out props to the Rogue Mechanic www.roguemechanic.com for his superior mechanical skills. Without his high level of skill and professionalism, I never would have got my bike built up and ready to ride.

I was with out a bike for 4 months after I cracked my frame (yes I was just riding along). The incompetent fools at Eddy’s took from the middle of September to the beginning of January to warranty my frame. After the lengthy delays in getting my frame one call the Rogue Mechanic was all it took to get my frame built. Before I had three beers (Great Lakes Elliot Ness http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/DiningPub/OnTap.cfm) he was done.

There finally was some decent weather, and I had a little time today. I went out for 10 fairly flat miles at a leisurely pace. Not that I would have been able to hammer after four months off. I did run three time in that time period. I think now I will begin to train with some real effort. I may even go as far as getting on the trainer. After that tough ride I will enjoy my Arrogant Bastard Ale tonight. http://www.arrogantbastard.com/

Presently my goal for this year is to race the Wild 100 in WV http://www.ertc.com/wild100.cfm . Follow Mr. Big Ring in his training adventures.

Cheers!
Mr. Big Ring