The last time I raced 'Cross was December 7. It was a pretty good race, I felt really good, considering I was sick. So I've had some time off since then. I've tried to keep up with training, but work has been pretty brutal lately. Between that and the holidays, my plan to get ahead of the competition has fallen to pieces. I went out to our little practice course today, and after two hot laps, I was done. So I need to get back on it. Nothing but grains and vegetables and trainer work for me, 'til after New Year. Eyes on the prize!
I picked up a new handlebar, the Salsa Bell Lap, size 42. I had been riding a Moto Ace in a 44cm, it was way too wide. I really like the bar, the difference in size is really noticeable.
While we're on the topic of equipment, this is what I've been riding this year, with a few component highlights. She comes in just over 18 lbs:
52cm Empella Bonfire SL with Carbonfire fork (the death shimmy fork...)
Ultegra brifters, crank, BB, hubs, derailleur
Avid Shorty 6 brakes (if you have these and think they suck, check into the Salsa brake hanger)
Single-ring setup w/42t chainring
Crank Bros. Eggbeater SL pedals
Bell Lap bars
WCS stem
Terry Zero saddle
Ritchey SpeedMax pro tires mounted to Mavic Open Pro rims
*race wheels - Dura Ace w/Mavic Reflex and Vittoria XG tires
This is the steed I will ride to glorious cyclocross victory one day. Or at least to the top 50%.
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