Month: July 2026
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Boundary Issues
I’m a bit wiped out and at a loss how to tell the story of today’s ride in my usual pithy style. I don’t even have a hook for the title — I was grasping at straws for something to name the ride on Strava in time for Fearless Leader Joe to see it when…
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Hope springs eternal
In my seemingly endless quest for saddle comfort, I’ve gone and done it again. Every time James the Shouty Bike Fitter mentions the Selle Italia SLR Boost, I’m tempted to give it a try. And after watching a recent saddle comparison video, I pulled the trigger. The Selle Italia is not vastly different at first…
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Bath Time!
I mentioned in the post of yesterday’s ride that Kuroko was awaiting a washing up in the Workshop in the Sky. I decided to go ahead and get it done, and have a look at the shifting another time. Apart from faffing about with the sprayer, the bicycle cleaned up quite quickly. I spent more…
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Nonbiri Puddle Ride
Today marks the beginning of a three-day streak of rain, which motivated me to get out on the bike yesterday. Although I was up early, my stomach wasn’t quite right and so I let Nana sleep in a bit. I put aside earlier plans for a long ride and set out after 9 a.m. with…