The New Vibrating Bike

Today was a beautiful day in Ithaca, New York. Sun was shining and birds were chirping. I was going along my merry way when my bike starts vibrating. At first, I thought it may be the pot holes and gravel. Then I just thought 'maybe now I've really broken my bike in.' But turns out I got a flat. Unfortunately, I was no where near my house so I had a nice tour of the Ithaca gorges on foot accompanied by a bike.

I finally made it to the shop where they were talking about tubing,patching, tires, wires etc. I can't wait to learn how to fix that bike myself. Until then my bike, which i think may need a name, is spending the night at the shop.

Broken In

Today I reached 100 miles on my bike, which I think may classify it as broken in? Only 400 more to go for training purposes! I also finished my sweat equity hours with Habitat for Humanity. I am now an expert trim painter. I think we got through 40 pieces today. The guys I worked with were fantastic. Two of them were cyclists and offered some tips for the trip:
1. Don't pack chocolate or peanutbutter energy bars....they will melt
2. Get some good chamois lotion
3. Fall off your bike and get used to it.

It was refreshing to meet these guys and hear their stories.One guy traveled to the galapagos and was giving me some tips for going there. I talked to another guy about Australia. He went backpacking there in the 70s and apparently each state had its own beers they produced so the bars only served that type. Can't wait to get it out on the road and meet a bunch of new interesting people.