Found me some new wheels.....that don't break!

From the first time I rode the Race Lite wheels back when I got my Madone......I had issues with them.  So after a couple of warranty replacements going with the same wheel.....I finally asked to switch the replacement wheel to the Classics.  A wheel that the Shack boys use in Spring training.....gotta be strong.

Going back to a traditionally laced wheel from the paired spoke deal is a much better move for a big fella like myself, just feels a lot more stiff and solid when rolling down the worse than pave streets of Green Bay.  Now I may have to get a front to match, problem is that is that need the other rear that needs warranty for my cx bike?  Either way, huge thanks to Snuddy from Trek for taking care of things, very much appreciated!  And hey, I found my new wheel of choice....I think.

A sweet shot of the bikes all lined up after a day of battle with the Chequamegon National Forest.......good times for sure! 

The race.....did the short version again this year and probably should have went with the 40, just was not confident in my fitness at the end of August and made the switch late this year.  Start was fast and the tandems were rolling down the road weaving, always scares me a bit, the group punched it at the normal times so I was ready and expected it.  All in all I thought the race went well, I had one little hiccup with the chain but still thought the race went well......actually thought it went a lot better than the final time and placing showed?  Came in 105 out of 800-900 or something like that, not bad but I expected to be top 50 so.....not really sure how I lost that many places?  I look back on the race and still don't see that many people getting in front of me, but.....it is what it is.

Best part of the weekend.......

.......sitting around the fire with Steele, Gantz, Hynes, and Kevin (Wausau)....relaxing with a PBR or 3, a bundle of firewood to burn.....just a good relaxing night in the northwoods with a great group of friends.

Up next, the Bear Paw WORS race this weekend.  I was registered for the CX race in Madison this weekend but have a coaches clinic for basketball that I have to attend, no cx this weekend. 

That does it for now.