After a lot of punishment to my back last summer prior to my expedition, I was getting tired of having expensive bungees wear out, get snagged, and crank on my
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Specialized HP floor pump with Switch Hitter II headSpecialized HP floor pump with Switch Hitter II head
Alright, I thought I was pretty competent with bike floor pumps. Until last night. It was rather embarrassing, really. My Blackburn pump has served me well for the better part of
Getting somewhere in rough conditionsGetting somewhere in rough conditions
Several years ago, I made a study of tire surface area versus inflation pressure. This information was most helpful when driving in sand and in extreme off-road conditions. Many times
Remains of tireRemains of tire
This was what was left of the sidewall of the last towing tire. It did not last nearly as long.
Add rocksAdd rocks
To make towing up the mountain more difficult, I’ve added 8lbs of rocks to my tire. I was afraid it was getting too easy. The rocks are a nice addition
First training toFirst training to
Things haven’t deteriorated so badly that I have to start training all over again. I was able to pick up right where I left off last year. The 4 months
Smoothing out the towingSmoothing out the towing
After training for several months for an expedition to Yellowstone, I’ve been searching around for how others have changed the shock of dragging a tire or a sled. As the
Posted even better timePosted even better time
Slogging up the side of San Jacinto did have an immediate impact. I was able to get my standard tire towing route under 28 minutes. That’s a first! I was
Upgrading the workout routineUpgrading the workout routine
After a recovery run this morning to the top of Tamarack, my hamstring started to feel better. Once I got home, I did the un-manly thing and implemented a stretching