Speed Demon Starbucks
Today I put some slicks on Dedi's bike and what a difference!
She stole one of Andrea's lines when she explained to Brenna that she likes her her bike mechanic so much, she married him!
Anyways, with most of our riding being on roads, this made sense.
To try them out, we headed out to Villette again, this time with Brenna joining us. Soon Dedi was but a distant spec ahead of us as she kept powering ahead. Brenna moved well considering her full suspension bike and knobby wheels...but was no match for the "Speed Demon Starbuck!" Not sure where Dedi got this nickname...but she fit it well! Maybe Brenna will be next in line for slick tires, though I doubt it, knowing how much she likes off-road riding.
The highlight of our ride was at a tricky road crossing, where a high speed cyclist was passing us...I mentioned to Dedi, "Just follow his line!" Well as he blazed past, Dedi tucked in and hung with him for a good 5km. It was quite the sight for the few minutes Brenna and I were able to keep them in view...
Dedi later confided..."That was sooo much fun!"
posted by DFisch at 6:31 AM
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The name is not Starbucks but Starbuck singular. I ued that handle when I played Laser Quest. Brenna added the Speed Demon, to my former alias.
Life is good when you can keep ahead of your teenager, for once. Dedi
Go Dedi! Sounds like you all had a good outing. Indeed Andrea's mechanic understands that sometimes simple changes can pay big dividends. With Andrea's new, upgraded 11-28 cassette she made it to the top of Mt. Diablo for the first time this past Sunday. Regards to all, Don
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