Trials and tribulations

. . . . of a Single Speed Rider . . . .

It all began at mile 0

Seems one of our single speed dudes thought his gearing was wrong

and when flip flopping forgot to move his skewer

This skewer on the right (wrong) side thing is becoming a problem

that must be corrected . . . two weeks in a row!

Justice prevailed, when at mile 14

The bike being clearly in agony and out of balance

chose to loosen its left crank arm.

Certainly had the skewer been on the left side . . . 

I'm sure the first order of business post ride was:

The unplanned stop gave Mark a chance to model his new jersey

I got so excited when I saw it, I went car shopping

only to learn Saturn is no longer in business . . .

So Mark, what's up with the jersey?

Repair and runway work complete, off we went into the wind

Let's just be honest, those miles down
West Knife River Rd and Stanley were tough

As always . . . saved by the MOOSE

Mark simply can not stop modeling that damn jersey

Russ nervously awaits our final 20 miles WITH the WIND
(for those uninitiated, it is tougher on a single speed with the wind)

and manages to ride 14 miles at >2000 rpm
before his chain turns red hot

melts, and comes off . . .
(more Trial and Tribulations of the Single Speed Rider)
A repair with a $2.49 (plus tax) tool, and we are on our way

So what exactly did we learn after 55+ miles of 30 mph winds?

(your author will be away for a few days, but fear not for him. . .
it's a small problem in a large country)