VPI

Just re-break it and set it properly. Easy peasy.

Got bored and decided to take the Calfee out for pictures.

Spent some time on the Desalvo today. All I have left is tires, which should be showing up tomorrow, bar wrap, frame saver stickers and coming up with some kind of pedals. Some of the Mango goodness. and the RoadID kit came in today. Really nice piece of kit and with my medical issues I think 40 bucks well spent.

Happy Birthday Ryan.

Decided to try to improve upon the French Laundry Sous Vide Brisket by finishing it up with a bit of smoke on the Traeger. Turned out pretty good but I think I am going to go for a full Traeger smoked brisket next time.

This one is supposed to be right there at campus and has some pretty serious to intermediate trails.

Looks awesome. It has been too long since I have had some of those. I guess the crawfish omelette at the Hummingbird in Mayberry.

Typically by all the angry hikers yelling at you. You might check www.mtbr.com to look at trail reviews for your area.

Not sure that is a bike trail. Can't find any mention from the MTB guys.

Looks good. When does your bike arrive?

Got out on the far too busy W&OD trail today. So many large groups of people out walking and flapping their arms around. Still managed to beat one PR on a bike that is over 4 pounds heavier than my normal bike. I haven't been on the road bike since February so I am thinking I will take the Cervelo out tomorrow to see how many records I can break early in the morning when all the walkers are still asleep/in church.

Pretty much. Or have some other medical emergency on a ride. I use a Garmin 800. Cell phones can be pretty spotty out on the trails but the Garmin typically works.

Nice I ended up ordering the thicker one with a band of each color, to color coordinate of course.

I know Chris has one but I am not sure about everyone else. I am looking to pick up some Road ID bands and I am trying to decide on style. Is the rubbery one comfortable? Anyone know? I was able to spare a line for "Head-Case Cycling Team" at the bottom of the ID.

Shaping up to be a great weekend for a ride or two. I hope I remember how to do it after all this time.

My crash at Mayberry. I ended up with two cracked ribs.

Bike looks great Justin. When does it arrive? My cracked ribs should be healed up in the coming weeks and the MTB needs to get out for some play.

You might be able to flip the stem to get more rise if you haven't already done that.

Yes, most of the trails around this area are fast and flowy with minimal obstacles. Great for fast fun riding with minimal technical challenges. There are a few right around my house that are more technical which are always fun for a little break from bombing down dirt trails.

I have found the 18 Year Old Balsamic de Modena I got from John in the gift exchange to be quite good. I have done some experiment with everything from brisket to a weird, but tasty, fruit salad with it. I do not know what in particular aging does to Balsamic but this is quite good and holds up to cooking very well.

I think you probably are just getting used to the feeling of barely being able to reach the ground from the seat. If it is set up to your pedal stroke it becomes difficult to mount the bike and reach the ground once you are on. I think Mike was experiencing the same thing when he first got the FS. I know Chris wants to get out on the trails soon so a trip up here could probably get you the rental bike and some people to ride with.

Happy Birthday Nate. Have a great day.

I think he bought at least two "grown up" scooters, do those count?

I am really tempted by that 650B hard tail. Three Titanium bikes seems about right.

Sounds good. Asheville is a fun little town. I am going to ride in the morning. Should be around 34ish. Is that about your temp Vicki?