Two weeks of hoofin' it.

Yesterday I hit Castlewood on bike for the first time since I fell a few months back. This was the first time I've ever been there with an experienced group--normally I'd go alone or with one other person of generally the same ability level as me. We rode pretty fast for my standards, and covered quite a few miles of trail. Loads of fun! I had a few problems with my bike though, so this morning I cleaner her up and brought her into the shop.

Besides a tuneup, I'll need a new chain--I had a twisted link, causing a lot of slippage--and new reflectors on my pedals--they fell off somewhere on the trail. I also asked about clipless pedals, and may make the upgrade soon. I just need to suck it up and drop the $75 for shoes and $60 for a nice broad clipless mountain pedal, but from everyone I've spoken with, clipless will make worlds of difference in my riding.

But now, since the shop is a bit backed up, I'm bikeless until October 1. Guess I'll bust out my walking shoes, maybe hit the shuttle a bit too, since I sure don't want to have to drive to class.