southerncyclist

Been riding for a couple of months now and the legs have just been getting progressively more tired. The new diet I’m on is starting to work, I’m finding I have more energy in my legs but its still a strain to ride. Despite the burning there have been so many benefits from cycling to work, I’m feeling happier – work isn’t as depressing, I’m feeling fitter – cleared alot of shit out of my lungs and I sleep like a log every night. I just wish I could convince some of my mates and people around home to do the same, they are still skeptical but progressively warming to the idea.

On Saturday morning I also went for my first Martin place ride, a bunch of fixed riders meet up 7am in the city for a rip around the streets. Not too many people were there last Saturday but everyone that was there was really friendly and just happy that more people are coming for a ride with them. There is also another ride on Wednesday nights and I’m hoping that I get my shit in order so I can tag along for that ride.

Going to see if I can get the dietitian to write up a special post naming what cyclists riding everyday should be consuming to make sure you keep going. She is a bit busy this couple of weeks but stay posted.

Also the bike is holding up pretty nicely, I’ve put some scratches on it but its hard when its in and out of the car twice a day and being locked up everywhere. The tires are starting to wear pretty badly on the back but the front still looks fine. Also having trouble with tight spots on the chain, its weird like last week it was smooth as after I adjusted the chain ring, but I took the back wheel off for a tube change and its got this grinding feeling through the pedals when they are under strain again. Any clues anyone?

Cheers