7/14/2013

I took my new bike out for its first ride in the rain today.  It did not like it and got a flat tire 50km out.  I had been riding with a friend by she had turned back at 25km.  Luckily I was able to make friends who helped me out. They were amazing.  There was a pack of 4 and Monica the 45 year old ironman changed my tire for me in under 2 minutes. We timed her.  It was incredible.  Once I was back on my way I made another friend and we were able to trade off and work as wind shields for the ride home which was very windy and wet.  When I got home my bike got a bath before I did and I promised not to take it out in the rain ever again unless it was for a race.  I spent the afternoon studying and making borscht.  It turned out very nicely.  The recipe made enough that I have leftovers for every meal this week.  This evening I have been watching the tour. My favourite rider Sylvain Chavanel has been out front for most of the day.  This is the first stage where he has been doing really well.  Interesting facts about Chavanel: He is French, he rides for the Omega Pharm-Quick team, and his birthday is during the tour. As a birthday present Specialized painted his bike to match his Chevy Camaro including exact colour and detailing. He rides a specialised Tarmac SL4 with Zip wheels and Shram red gearing. You can see it here.