Prayer

I've been praying to the bike Gods that my 29'er will fall into place by the weekend. My prayers have fallen on deaf ears - the Gods must be out riding.

As of yesterday, still missing shifter, bottom bracket, cranks, hubs, bar, etc. Soooo......it looks like I'll be riding the single speed at the Mansfield 8 hr race. Not over the moon excited about the notion. My longest training ride on the SS was this weekend and it was pretty much only a 3 hr ride. T'was a good ride and I felt strong and fine - even considering the hills in the Gats that we climbed. Oh well, it's a race and lots of experience to be had from it: new trail to me, meet new people, see some old friends, get a wicked good training ride in (lots of mileage), work out my nutrition stuff. Lots of "PROS" and only one "CON" - it's going to hurt!!!

Took yesterday and today off the bike to get things preped, food sorted out, gear packed, etc. Will get out for a short ride tomorrow, maybe a loop of the park with a few hard, short efforts thrown in to keep me honest and the legs loose. Who's in?