Feb challenge was lost

[peeyush]

I was so hoping to do at least a 100 KM ride but it was missed courtesy one accident on 27th Feb which by God's grace did not cripple me or my bikey. The climbing thing was left at some 3226 meters. In all, not very exciting thing

Comments

[prashanthchengi]

Keep going! You'll be able to get those numbers sooner than later. One thing that did catch my eye was your lament about lack of puncture shop! Dude! You are no bike newbie anymore! You should totally be able to fix flats on the move now. If you don't have a mini bike pump, you should 100% buy one. Mini pumps are hard to use for roadbikes, as you need to pump up to far higher pressures, so many road bikers underinflate or use CO2 cartridges to inflate to higher pressures. For MTBs, the mini pumps are very easy to use. Rather than detect hole and fix on the road, the easier solution is to simply replace the tube. Carry one or two extra tubes and in the event of a puncture, simply swap tubes, reinflate and get back. After getting back home, you can then fix the puncture yourself, or go to your friendly bike wallah, if you feel bad about taking away his income from him!

[peeyush]

Idea was to have spare tube(s) but I am unable to find 29" MTB tubes anywhere. So while I do have puncture kit, I would be more confident if I replace the entire tube altogether instead of spending time in fixing puncture :)

BTW, I am a self-declared newbie :P

take care

[anonymous]

don't worry about numbers. Keep riding till you are comfortable. Don't try hills or climb when you are not comfortable. Take care of health.

You should write a book on cycle..you are very good writer also you have good knowledge

Re: take care

[peeyush]

Thanks. Will remember :)

As for writing book, I do plan to write a few. But not on cycling for sure. Fiction mostly :D

[inspirethoughts]

I would still say your effort was not a failure...I can run but cant bike that much...so for me your feat was amazing. Granted that you had not achieved your goal this time. But remember the key word "This time"...meaning there is always the next race that you can better yourself and be more nearer to your goal. Dont give up...and yes learn to do your own minor repairs so you dont have to be stranded...Good luck for the rest of your races.

[peeyush]

Thanks Aparna for encouragement. Lets see if at least climbing challenge is met in March :)