Still feeling a bit knackered from Monday eve's ride, plus a frustrating day at work, so had to force myself out to take advantage of the beautiful weather before my long weekend in Mallorca, without a bike (although I did take my shoes & pedals just in case!).
Just did my short Frankenstein circuit - i.e. down the Schnellstr and around to the Frankenstein hill-climb road, over the top, then home via Nieder Beerbach, Muhltahl and Bollenfaltor.
Didn't feel very energetic so took it easyish. Just about to ride up the hill and the Polar ran out of memory 'cos I'd forgotten to clear it. Cleared it and started again, by which time my pulse was right down. Started, rode hard, standing until the second bend, as usual, then decided to stay standing most of the way, like on Melibokus on Saturday. This seemed to work 'cos I managed it in 10m10s without really giving my all, until the last couple of minutes when I went over 90%. In contrast I rode up off-road on Monday at over 90% for most of the way. I reckon I can do a sub-10 if I try hard, but need to get a bit fitter to beat my PB 9m20s from 2004 - or a lighter bike :o)
On the way-down, discovered I'd broken a spoke in my front-wheel. Dunno when - on the climb? How on earth do you fix spokes on an aero wheel. The nipple is trapped inside and rattles which is maddening.
Well, after posting this I had a go at it and the nipple fell out and I discovered that the spoke wasn't broken at all - it had just come undone. Glued the nipple to a screwdriver and managed to replace it and the spoke. Hopefully it'll stay tight, otherwise need to buy some spoke-lock stuff.
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