Gone Blue

First things first.

A big thanks to my bike shop Cranked Bike Studio in Neenah, especially my man Ezra who once again was a huge help with my 'situation' involving new cleats and shoes.

Quick recap--

New cleats and shoes not playing well with older pedals on my primary road bike, but seemed to be fine on my backup bike.

So Ezra picked up both bikes at my house and took them to the shop to begin his investigation. He DID find something. One of my pedals actually had a chunk missing on the back of where you clip in, which would explain the play in the foot while riding. Now, was that the cause of some knee issues I've suddenly had? TBD, starting with a ride today.

21 miles. Both feet felt like they were in a much straighter position as I pedaled. Out of the saddle felt very stable. Maybe the chipped pedal was causing a fit issue. As I said, more miles are needed before I make a determination on that. I CAN tell you that despite a very strong and chilly wind today I felt great out there. My legs had juice and perhaps the adrenaline was flowing just knowing I had gotten at least one of my bikes back from the shop in time to ride on this mild March afternoon. Again, thanks to Ezra on that one for making that happen. The shop has been very busy.

Then he went blue on me too. New bar tape on the Roubaix.

I'm very all-American this season, between the blue and white bike, blue bar tape and my red shoes.

I'll fit right in on 4th of July with my red, white and blue.

So, now we at least have consistency going;

--new shoes

--new cleats

--new pedals, on BOTH bikes.

Which reminds me, I have go back to the shop next week to pick up my other bike. Unfortunately the forecast shows that I'll need it hooked back up to the trainer to ride inside once again. Spring around here is such a tease.

2021 OUTDOOR

RIDE ROUTE-- Lake Loop, 1 lap + Neighborhood Crit, 6 laps

MILES-- 21.0

AVE. SPEED-- 14.5

WEATHER-- Sunny, 55, Windy! Wind 15ish mph

TOTAL OUTDOOR MILES-- 105.0

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2021 INDOOR

WORKOUT-- mph Carmichael

MILES-- 10.5

TOTAL INDOOR MILES-- 271.5