it was open

last night - riding across the bridge was wicked cool...

did it with a couple co-workers. one who commutes to work about as much as I do and another who's been riding for a big longer than me and who gets out and explores SE MASS nearly every weekend (it is nice weather) on his bike.

it was pretty cool to be able to ride up the ramp. It brought back memories. The last time I used it regularly was with a trailer behind me. Dragging that trailer up the ramp was tough work. Maybe I need to start adding that back in. Toss my stuff in the trailer instead of on my back. Not a bad idea.

Anyway riding in this morning in the drizzle was pretty awesome, and being able to zip right up to the bridge and across w/o dealing with the Henderson Bridge mess was pretty sweet. Head off bridge, left on Gano, left on Wickenden, right on East, left on Williams, Right on hope...

it was nice. nice not to have to battle for space with the grumpy people driving on Angel. I can't wait to end the day with a quick reverse of that. Riding in slowishly still was less than 30 minutes. Gonna have to TT it one of these days. The mornings on the path are good for TT intensity because everyone that's out there is used to the bike commuters. We see each other pretty much everyday, and it is never crowded. Unlike the zoo it turns into in the afternoon.

I did finally stop by the new location for The Hub. it has been how long? Since December i think. I keep meaning to swing past but not until today did I leave the remote factory with enough time to head over and browse a bit and check it out. Definitely a nice place. Sort of hard to get to but he's got some nice stock and the shop itself is pretty swanky. There's a big party there tomorrow night from 7-10pm if ya were in the area and wanted to hang out with a bunch of hip cycling types.

I just crunched one of my molars eating lunch. There's a sharp edge where there wasn't one before. Damn it. At least it isn't the real tooth part - the dentist i last (here in PVD) went to decided to take out a few problem spots (no cavities on my molars) and seal them up. Some of the pits were deep enough that the drilling without Novocaine hurt pretty good in one spot on each tooth. It was the sealing junk I think that fractured when I ate what ever it was that I ate. Not sure. Guess I might have to go have them take a look and clean up my teeth while they are at it.

Okay - one other thing on my mind today - but it needs a separate post... but before that... if you are looking for some stuff, Rebecca is cleaning house - buy her stuff!

Hi, Everyone!
The inevitable has happened: as a full-time graduate student, I am now completely broke.
Sadly for me, everything I am not currently sitting on, wearing, or pedaling must go. Must sell to pay rent and buy food (I am not exaggerating).
Most prices negotiable.
Pass along to anyone you know who might be interested! Thanks.

Please LOOK pictures here: http://gallery.me.com/rjwellons#100038

Frames/wheels/bikes:
Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel Road frame/fork 53cm (Campy Record BB/Thomson seatpost/King headset) $800
Reynolds Ouzo Pro full carbon fork 1"steerer, fits IF Crown Jewel $100
Specialized Tarmac Pro frameset 52cm (2007 excellent condition, ridden for 5 mos max, never crashed! seatpost/headset) $800
Zipp 303 carbon tubular wheelset (Campy, but cassette body is probably switchable, I think. excellent cond!) $800
Klein Attitude Race SINGLESPEED mountain bike (size small, Surly singulator. fun!!) asking $450

Parts and goodies:
Campy Record 10-spd parts! (fits IF for sale above) Crank (170mm, 53/39), brakes, shift levers, derailleurs $450
New in box Campy Record cassette, 13-26 (can sell with above parts or separately)
Used Campy cassettes in various states, mostly good, ask me, I might have what you need...
Mavic Askium clincher wheelset (Shimano/SRAM, very good condition, hardly used) $250
Vittoria tubular road tires in various states, new & used for a couple of rides and good, some flat but may be patchable, email for more details
TT setup - $not sure make offer, $50?
Tifosi sunglasses, Ventoux and Slip models, NIB with all lenses, case, cleaning cloth, $20 each
TTT Forgie stem, 90mm $20/BO/or buy me food
Ritchey Stem, 100cm (see pic for angle) $30
Rolf Vector Pro wheelset (campy, circa 2000) $50/or buy me food
Speedplay X2 pedals $40
Louis Garneau TT helmet, size small, $25
mtn bike and road shoes in size 39.5, adidas, sidi

For sale soon:
I will also soon have R-Sys tubular wheels, more Askium clinchers, and Ridley X-Fire 'cross bikes for sale!
Also, Steven Spin Arts custom road and cyclocross complete bikes, size 53 might have to go, contact me if interested.

Other:
K2 Mix snowboard 158cm with K2 V12 Magma bindings $200

I'm having a yard sale at my place tomorrow: 32 Beacon St, Woburn. I will be around all day if you want to see anything!
(Yes, times they are a changin'... I'm skipping out on racing at Jiminy Peak to have a yard sale! yikes!)

Contact me at rjwellons@yahoo.com

Okay - that's if for now...

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