Cycling Experiences…

Andie’s artwork	Graphic on a grey Tee-shirt

Andie is Andie Styner [creator of other Fargo graphics] of Roobiblue and Steve is Steve Sussman [BROL’s krispysteve]. They are sister and brother. Thanks guys. I will wear it proudly. –jim

These with a thinner sole. I decided to not go with all black. This is called black-camo.

First order [KSO Trek] 04/12

I have a pair of these coming in today. I’ve done lots of reading and tried a pair KSO locally for fit. I’ll let you know how they work for me. I did have some difficulty getting my toesies into the little “fingers.”  My reading is that problem goes away after wearing for a while. I shall see…

Second order [KSO] 04/16

That is BROL’s Krispysteve [Steve Sussman]. Here are a few of the products he recently ship.

Steve has men’s & women’s jerseys, tee shirts, vests, caps…whatever clothing you’d like [he says]. Steve also manufacturers custom neck rest, primarily for Catrike Recumbents.

BROL Thread on his products.

1. Made reservations at Best Western Turnpike West for the 2009 Catrike Rally.
2. RSVP to the Catrike Board and to Mark [BigCat] & Regis [Hampton's Edge].
3. Mailed payment to Nanda for RANS Citi Crank Forward Frameset.
4. Started packing for the Catrike Rally.
5. Received Primal Jersey.
6. Get van inspected [done 02/25].

My more formal riding jersey, that is. This is GOOD! Ordered 02/18; shipped 02/19 & scheduled for delivery 02/24.

Placed orders for my special cycling jersey and yellow Veloplugs [Velocity now has larger plugs]. Where there was a tight fit, the plugs worked well. When there was not, I had problems. This larger plug will take care of that. I’ll use these in the wheel for my Extrawheel [single wheel] Trailer. I’ve used their red plugs.

This jersey has been on my want list since I got my Catrike 700. There are more “formal” riding occasions that warrant attire other than the typical cycling jersey. I think the Primal Ritz will fill that bill. Of course, such an occasion will require the “Jerry Flag.” So, what are your thoughts???

It is all about the pie

The Specialized S-WORKS Helmet is my helmet of choice. I saw it first during the Tour de France and wanted a red, white, and blue one to match my cycling club colors. My FestiVELO tour guide wore one. Last summer I ordered an RW&B 2D helmet through my LBS; but, they could not get it. I’ve been told the U.S.A. helmet may not be available through retail channels. Today, I ordered a matte black S-WORKS Helmet through my LBS. Hopefully, I’ll have it by mid-February.

Apparently, the reason I did not get my helmet is a recall of the Specialized 2D Helmet Specialized changed their product name from 2D to S-WORKS after the recall.

The rain pants & hood I ordered from Showers Pass will not get here before I leave. Last evening, I received a call from the owner (Dave) saying his shipment of rain pants and hoods is in customs. He offered a refund. I still want the hood and may accept the pants. Yesterday, I contacted REI in Cary [where I travel Saturday morning for departure to Banner Elk], for a backup alternative. A sales rep (Keith) set aside 2 sizes of rain pants for me to try for fit. Now, I no longer have to wonder if the pants are in the mail. I’ll decide on Monday, if I still want the pants from Showers Pass.

I also need waterproof gloves. I have winter gloves, but my fingers have still gotten cold on rides. I plan to purchase a pair Pearl Izumi Lobster Mittens. They are water resistant.

The temperature for the Sunday morning roll out is expected to be in the 40s. There is a possibility of light rain on Sunday.