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new slang for the Trailer.

I don't like the backpack when it is loaded down with computers and lunch and stuff.

I don't like racks and panniers.

Messenger bag is better with tons of weight than the backpack but still, not great for the back.

Sticking with the trailer I guess.

At least today.

Added side benefit is that my stuff stays drier in the trailer than on my back.  And I can ride in a manner that mimics training/racing position w/o something on my back.

The trailer is getting kind of beat up.  I don't think they were designed for being used more than occasionally.  Not every day for months and years on end.  Both side zippers have blown out.  there are a few holes in the rain cover...  it needs an overhaul and some time with a sewing machine I think.

Maybe a summer project.

Had an awesome ride in yesterday.  Really pretty awesome.  Legs felt pretty solid.  Was able to crank out a decent pace and push it pretty hard.  Totally didn't put the sigma computer back on this bike because, well I just didn't.  It has been on the Klein since the Thursday ride to Blue Hill/Firefly.

Hoping the rain holds off for tomorrow.  Although if it is warm enough I could be convinced to drag a few folks around in the spray zone.  Black kits FTW!

Felt like I was racing my shadow for a bit on the way in...

One really nice thing other than just feeling good hauling ass and breathing hard was the bike path was nearly deserted.  So nice.  All mine.  MINE.  Head down and go hard.  No brakes needed.

Unlike Sat and Sun.  Still there were four doofus dumbass idiots giving the appearance of training on their road bikes with aero bars.  The path was busy. Lots of people.  And these tools were bent over in the aero bars, tongue out, racing on a multi-use path.  Awesome dudes.  Nice.

They were a contrast to the swollen tomato heads on most of the other bikes though.

Had an idea spurred by the rain, and how most of us who identify with cyclocross have a strange affinity for weather that others would call shitty.  Kind of had an idea to expand on it, but i think i set it back a bit with this morning's work.  Popping the idea back on the percolator.  

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