tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899639642558136346.post6416303645556799029..comments2009-03-03T17:28:52.423-08:00Juan PLC Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00407250961249681716noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899639642558136346.post-67644028150243909452009-03-03T17:28:00.000-08:002009-03-03T17:28:00.000-08:00Hi Andy,<BR/><BR/>Your story indeed sounds a lot like what Jamie and I went through on Sunday. Actually, your situation was probably worse! My bike is staring at me right now, and it still has mud on it. Before I go to sleep I have to clean it.<BR/><BR/>I would very much enjoy your company on rides when it gets a bit warmer.Juan PLC Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00407250961249681716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6899639642558136346.post-1644485161220804052009-03-03T16:32:00.000-08:002009-03-03T16:32:00.000-08:00Sounds a bit like my adventure near Stratton on the south end of Ithaca a few weeks ago. I think it was Brown Rd. There was a "road closed" sign, but it was either turn there and go 1/3 mile to Rt 13 or trace my route back up a snowy hill which wasn't too pleasant the first time. The closed road ended up being 2-3" gravel, 2ft deep ruts, and very steep downhill. I rolled slowly for a while, and walked a bit before reaching the pavement with a very muddy mess of a bike. The chain was making terrible noises, so I stopped on the side of the road and picked up an empty bottle to squirt some stream water onto the chain to clean out the bits of mud which helped a lot. I took a long time trying to actually clean the parts out when I got home.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like another great ride you had. I'd love to join when it gets a little warmer. I've been drawing the line at about 20 miles in 20F. At that point I either need to wear more layers than I can easily ride in, or I'm too freezing to keep up the pace.GeekGuyAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295251258659270861noreply@blogger.com