tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515853512050067278.post7057721971426625742..comments2023-10-22T04:49:37.036-07:00Comments on Tom's Bicycle Thoughts & More...: 5-3-09 Hills of the West Coast Ride ReportTom Meloyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14150217101772664704noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515853512050067278.post-61476686279656885862009-05-09T20:45:00.000-07:002009-05-09T20:45:00.000-07:00bad bike karma everywhere last weekend: after a lo...bad bike karma everywhere last weekend: after a long drive I re-attached my chain for a loosen-up-the-legs ride in northern CA on Friday. After 1/2 mile the chain twisted and took out rear derailleur, hanger, and 3 spokes with it: end of usable bike, end of detachable link experimentation for me. I was able to rent a 'cross bike at a great shop in Napa; given the conditions during Saturday's event (steady rain falling on slick, hilly roads in poor condition) it was probably for the best.<br /><br />Let's hope the bad luck is behind us for the season; at least there were no broken bones to match the broken gear.psorrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406636661137790810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515853512050067278.post-26344041801357956472009-05-06T12:12:00.000-07:002009-05-06T12:12:00.000-07:00I think Mercury was retrograde last weekend and th...I think Mercury was retrograde last weekend and the bad karma wasn't limited to HOWC. <br /><br />I did the 100 mile Ride Around Clark County on Saturday and one guy in my group had a:<br /><br />1. Flat<br />2. Snapped derailleur cable<br />3. Broken spoke, which ended his rideCascade Cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12193396540235782566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6515853512050067278.post-81020568324282027962009-05-06T11:15:00.000-07:002009-05-06T11:15:00.000-07:00I agree every fall is something to learn (the hard...I agree every fall is something to learn (the hard way) from.<br /><br />I bailed HOWC Sunday as I was up all night with sick kids. Group rides, especially with poor road conditions, are not good after a poor night of sleep.SuperLukerBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15953158377486578130noreply@blogger.com