I remember a time when 23 seemed like a long ways off. But it’s a reality today and I’m enjoying every minute of it. I couldn’t ask for anything more than what life brings me everyday. Being 23 is “cool” I guess you could say. Or is it “baller”? Either way I’ve got a lot of family and friends that are 100% supportive of what I do and it all adds to the efforts I make. So thanks for making all of this possible, and for waiting a couple extra days for this update as it’s a bit overdue.
The 76 mile ride I did today was kind of brutal. It wouldn’t have been so bad but the headwind for the final 22 miles was like a 2×4 across the face. I was a bit cross-eyed when I pulled into the garage, but I’m feeling much better now after getting in some food. I was out there for 4:15 and spent an hour doing Tempo pace. The problem wasn’t with the tempo, but those 22 miles I had to do after… These are the rides that will change the way I race.
This was the first ride on the Litespeed too. I think I got the fit down to the millimeter because my legs couldn’t tell the difference from the cyclocross bike that I’ve been on all month. I’ll have to let B Matter in on my fitting techniques… Yesterday my SRM Dura-Ace compatible powermeter showed up so I finally had the final piece for the new ride. I must say that the bike rides as nice as it looks. Way faster than any other bike I’ve ever had and I think a large part of this is due to losing that portly powertap wheel. This thing accelerates like no tomorrow! I’ll have to post a picture or some specs so you can check it out. That will have to wait until tomorrow however, as I’m too tired to walk to the garage with the camera. Until then, Keep it Real, -TJ
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