Three days in a row riding, which is terrible, but in context is amazing as I have ridden so little recently. I know that prior to this I rode on 20 Jan, and I am pretty sure I rode after that. But anyhoo, here is a summary.
Today: back to Makara. Lower stuff due to lack of time, a couple of laps up the hill and then down SWIGG, lots and lots of fun. Actually really good fun, Makara really is an incredible place to ride.
Yesterday: Waimapihi, “lower” Ikigai, and and back up Transient. Nice ride, lovely conditions, I still felt RUSTY.
The day before yesterday: Waimapihi, Upper (i.e. Spuds) and Lower Ikigai. Tough ride. I liked it, but I felt so sluggish, unfit, etc.
The big change is nutrition. I’m doing a home brew electrolyte drink of salt and water (big difference); and taking shitty environmentally awful energy sachets with me. It makes so much difference. I do want to make my own and use reusable sachets to reduce the plastic and cost of these, but they have certainly changed how I ride.
During maintenance to sort out my derailleur issues, which I think I resolved, I realised my rear wheel kept coming out of the dropout. I noticed this up at Makara and reset it, but it popped out when I picked up and moved the bike – really concerning. It was loose again by the time I got home.
The rear rim is a bit stuffed too, so I need to keep an eye on sealant levels and top it up again. I need to get the tyre off and attempt to get the dents out of the rim, but to be honest I am too concerned about trying to reseat the tyre.
