Wednesday, October 31, 2007

The weekly change over

Yesterday I had to do the weekly bike conversion to get ready for another week of training. I figured I'd let everyone see the process. Less than 20 min if I don't have to wash the bike 30 if I do. I'm getting it down to a science.
TM & Skip what's missing?
That's right cages. There's no water in cross boys. Harden the F!@# Up! Spraying water on yourselves during a cross race, sacrilege. Wasted time & energy. Tsk, tsk. If your using cages your not racing cross.
To get the bike ready to train for the week I put the cages back on.
Less than 45 seconds with the air ratchet.
If the bike is dirty I give it a good bath. This week it was just dusty so just a quick wipe.
Change the rubber on the pit wheels so I can ride on the road.
Viola! Ready to train in less than 20 minutes. The process is reversed at the end of the week to get ready to race.

After the conversion I got out & enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather to get in a hard long interval workout. Its nice to ride in arm warmers at the end of October. Really motivated me for a practice that hurts a lot. Today is a hard barrier workout to simulate the double run up @ Nationals. Then tonight its time to get me some candy.

5 comments:

  1. "What is missing?" I was going to say horsepower, top-end speed, a sprint, and a razor.

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  2. I'd say whats missing is a "positive attitude" or maybe "optimism." Go get yourself some candy and sweeten the f#@$ up!

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  4. I have question on your bench. If you had to change anything about it what would it be? Wider? More shelves etc. I need a dedicated work space for my bike chit in the house and am trolling for ideas.

    btw. Good idea for removing cage bolts! And to think I was thinking of getting rid of the compressor.

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  5. "What is missing?" I was going to say horsepower, top-end speed, a sprint, and a razor." You can always count on Jimmy to put me in my place that's why I hate him so. Bitch I have horsepower & top end speed. I just don't have a sprint because I'm not compact like you. As for the razor thats a personal choice.

    "I'd say whats missing is a "positive attitude" or maybe "optimism." Go get yourself some candy and sweeten the f#@$ up!" Well those are just hard to argue with.

    Mike KEEP THE COMPRESSOR! most important tool I have. Look closely thats a Blue Point(AKA Snap On) 1/4" drive air ratchet. Very sweet. Won't over torque the bolts. Awhile back I did a post on my garage shop. For you I'll do an updated one since I've changed a few things.

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