Be Like Mike

I raced a big (for me) gear at the Fat Tire Classic. Next weekend is Singlespeed-a-palooza, which will also require a larger than average gear. Swapping to my regular trail gear just seems like such a hassle to only have to swap it back at the end of the week, so I just left the big (for me) gear on my bike.
So anywho, today I was riding at one of my usual haunts, with the big (for me) gear and it was awesome. Never did I feel over geared, and I even made all but one of the little, short but steep technical climbs.
Hmmm, maybe Monte is onto something?
I wouldn't even think of pushing Monte size gears (sorry no numbers, but there is a race coming up, just take what ever gear you think is stoopid big and go bigger and you're almost there), but once you get accustomed to the pushing the bigger gear, it becomes ordinary.
Just need to take baby steps towards the big meat.
Only question; do I have time to get used to even bigger?

Field Trip

I really wanted to ride on dirt today. One of the beauties of CT is you can go from the foothills of the Berkshires to the sea in about an hour. Usually the coast line has less snow. But to make sure it wasn't a sloppy mess, one needs to get an early start.




A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real...

If an 18 is better than a 20, a 17's better than an 18. Ding dong! You're wrong! I thought I'd give my King of Burlingame gear a shot. Either Rocky Neck is too technical, conditions were too snowy/ice/softening, I'm a little girl, or all of the above, because no workie for Charlie.
Umm. Cookies. Is it good or bad that these cookies are still "good" and my parents have been away for 2 months?
Finally, Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you The Who to perform the song in my head.