Mallorca ride on a Ridley Fenix.

Posted on 28th Apr 2023 by essiep

28°C full sun

Ridley Fenix, 11(cable) gears with disc brakes. Last year I had the Di2 electric shift version and this time – cable shift. I’d think I rather prefer this one. The shifts were crisp and perfect. There was much else to like too. Steering was nimble due to a short frame, to get the fit this one has a longish stem meaning it fit me well. As before, those brakes were amazing, they’d stop a car.
Today’s route was identical to last summer’s. I even called in the same deli for a snack at Port de Soller. Better though was riding without feeling ill. I doet up last august while struggling with an achey cold. The climbs are long slogs, hence the low average speed.

Blossom

Posted on 27th Apr 2023 by essiep

8°C, grey and dry with a brisk SE.

Kona Zing: Second ride feels better. This happens after a layoff.

I return.

Posted on 25th Apr 2023 by essiep

10°C, bright sun but chilly.

A slow ride as I’m still recovering from a heavy cold. It affected two DofE trips, the White Peak on quite badly. On the first night, I woke with the shivers. That changing robe has been very useful.

I went out on the Zing after tweeking the gear indexing. I’ve got a work-stand to raise the bike. It’s much easier to get to the gears now. It is a £30 Aldi stand. It’s okay by not all the clamps are free from sliding when loaded. There are still a few cogs that are slow to shift even though the cable is new. Maybe change the sheaths next. If it still stick, then I give up, nothing can be done.

April storm:

Posted on 13th Apr 2023 by essiep

9°C, strong SWS, strong sun and dry

Kona Zing: what a low pace for the Zing. I fought against the strong wind in several places including the 10 mile leg back home.

Now I’ve got a mucky cold.

I was lucky to get home on that tyre. How did I fail to notice it before I set off? #homesafely

Dirty country.

Posted on 18th Mar 2023 by essiep

12°C, half cloud, no wind and dry.

Good ride with some considerable improvement in the tendonitis. It stiffened up a little in the last 5 miles, but that’s all. It’s all on the mend.

Ride after work.

Posted on 14th Mar 2023 by essiep

8°C, light SW, dry with hail threatening.

2023: 1,004.3 miles

Posted on 9th Mar 2023 by essiep

2°C, drizzle/sleet. Light grey and strengthening easterly wind.

Annual 1st quater target = met. That was the main reason for this ride though I have over a week before equinox (my self imposed deadline). We’re under Yellow Warning for snow, but there’s none.

Bad weather soon.

Posted on 5th Mar 2023 by essiep

6°C, light NW breeze, dry and light.

Better get some miles in. We’re expecting cold wintery weather this coming week. There may be snow. It’s only a few weeks to equinox and I’d like 1,000 miles by then. After this, I have 20 miles to go.

Tendonitis is still a problem. It clears and returns unpredictably. Cycling seems to help leading the stiffness reduced after a ride. Some days, but still limp.

Arrow 48

Posted on 20th Feb 2023 by essiep

Out today on the Arrow. This bike needs a bit of work soon. Mudguards are rubbing and the shifters are worn. Still, the gear change is good. There are rust spots on the frame below the top-tube.

The rude was okay considering that the Achilles is still sore. I stopped a few times to massage and stretch. It was, though, nice to finish in warm sunny weather.

Replaced mech.

Posted on 15th Feb 2023 by essiep

Kona Jake, 9°C, light wind and thin cloud.

This is unfamiliar, those large jockey wheels and new adjustments to make. There’s even a clutch intended to make setup easier. The promise was realised to some extent.

Micycle

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