Let me start off by saying my two teammates didn't go to the expo, they were practicing their mad skills on a tough hill in Snoqualmie. But as I exercised my wallet shopping at the expo you can bet I thought about them pedalling hard.
The expo was awesome. Our Coach- Jason was working the IBEX booth, which if you haven't seen, heard of or tried their stuff it not only ROCKS for biking and all sports but it looks pretty damn nifty. I got a personal tour by Jason and Adrianne and bought my fair share of bike accessories- though I did stay away from all the froo-froo things like "Bike Jewels" and "Bike Bling". I got myself the practical stuff- gloves, a lock, an annoying flashing light, and some Electrolyte Nuun Drink.
As cheesy as it sounds, I felt a part of the bike culture and it made me even more psyched for this journey.
As our OFFICIAL TEAM CAPTAIN, I have planned tomorrow's ride for the Cedar River Trail- which if we do the whole thing could net us 30 more miles throughout peaceful and lovely Maple Valley and Renton. Stats to come post-ride tomorrow.
My goal for the ride: Burn more calories than I consume at our finish-line dive bar.
If you're looking for cheap bike accessories, I would suggest you tape a playing card to one of your wheels (or both if you're feeling up to the challenge). That way you'll add character to your bike and you'll get to hear the cool noise as you ride. Sweet, huh? :)
If you're looking for cheap bike accessories, I would suggest you tape a playing card to one of your wheels (or both if you're feeling up to the challenge). That way you'll add character to your bike and you'll get to hear the cool noise as you ride. Sweet, huh? :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. You should totally keep a tally of your expenses for the STP...this is becoming an expensive event. :)
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