Wednesday, 23 January 2008

Ian's Back Wheel Has Had Enough!

Two-thirds of the way round an 85mile ride last Thursday, I noticed a rather disturbing wobble in my rear gears.

On return, examination by a cycle mechanic revealed the bearings had disintegrated in my freewheel and I would need to order a new freehub and have it fitted before I could use the wheel again.

This is a real blow because it will take days to get this part and I do not have a spare wheel until I visit my parents on Sunday and pick one up from there.

Fingers crossed, all will be sorted after this weekend and I can get back to proper training again. I have done a bit of running this week and used the exercise bike at the gym but its not the same!

I have a few 100km and 200km rides lined up so really need to get back on the bike and get those peddles turning!