Christmas is just around the corner...

(Click on the title) I'm only dreaming at this point, but I'm sure this would be exactly what the doctor ordered for enhancing my training and ride focus... WOW!
Anyone reading? Christmas??? My Birthday is in September...

Blown Tire!

Well, just beyond the 1300 mile mark, my front tire decided that it couldn't take it anymore and blew up. I thought somebody was shooting at me with a .22 until I remembered I was in Encinitas. Luckily it gave me a fair amount of time before it took it took a turn for the worst. The bead on the tire actually came loose from the wheel. Probably too much pressure. One of the unfortunate evils of being a heavy rider on a bike that was designed for riders almost half my size is that tire pressures have to be high in order to reduce another type of flat(the notorious tire/wheel pinch). I planned ahead and already have a nice set of Michelin Pro IIIs to replace the original tires I have had since I purchased the bike back in December. I'll probably ride these same tires right through the MS ride and change shortly after based on the history and longevity of the last set.
Other than the blow-out, it was a nice 42 mile ride down to Swamis and back.(my favorite ride) This ride has much of what I'm going to expect on the MS ride.