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More Vortex

This morning I was able to change out the bars on the Vortex.  I had a 740mm aluminum rise bar that was a take off from the Green Machine.  I did a few things around the house and went out for a short ride. It was mostly pavement with a mile of gravel and then rode around the local park in the snow before getting home and doing a couple laps around the yard.  I ended up with 8 miles.

The Creek Crossing

and the Train Crossing!

I could really feel yesterdays ride in my legs.  But it was good to get out and get some fresh air.  The wider bars definitely are more comfortable and the cockpit of the bike did not feel cramped now.  I did get some hand numbness when riding on the pavement.  Off Road I did not get the numbness.  I may play with the grips a bit to dial them in better.

The bike needs to be cleaned up after the last two days of riding.  Then it will set till the weekend and I will get out on it again.  I will be stuck on the trainer during the week until we start to get more day light.  I won't be working to hard until we get into February.  Will just be laying down some base miles for now.  My plan is to do Barry Roubaix in April on the fat bike.  I will use the Farley for this race with a carbon fork.

In the next couple of days I will post a review of a tablet that Michelle gave me for Christmas.  Tomorrow is Monday and it will be back to work for a full week.  Looking forward to the new year and what it will bring!

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