Solo to the Seal

 40 solo miles.  Of course,  another flat. This one was my fault though after fixing a split with Shoe Goo. Eventually pokes through and of course,  when it's inconvenient. 🤣

I've had bad luck heading to the coast.  Seems like 3 flats in 5 rides heading that direction. I guess it's cleaner heading up to the mountains.  Always seem to run across scary looking debris under some of those underpasses where the homeless hang out.  Pretty clean splits and cuts there when I flat. Pretty sure it's the low life scumbags that hang there just hoping to cause a flat for someone. 

But anyway,  gave me a chance to use one of the new CO2 canisters I picked up on ebay.  I'd say not even close to 120 psi from what I see. Maybe 90 but it is quick.  I could have topped it off with my pump but I was too lazy and curious to how it would hold on the return. 

But, another good ride. 

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Second pair arrived today. Rock Bros tights. No zippers, high wasted, no plumber's crack, and only $12.

Of course,  the day after I get a flat, my new CO2 inflator nozzle shows up in the mail 🙄 

Sunday in Laughlin

 Second day in Laughlin. Mother in law's birthday happened to fall on Mother's Day so we took her for a visit. Second day, see previous post. Shorter video this time, I promise ha ha ha.

Laughlin Weekend, No Ride

 Yeah, no ride! Gin'as Mom's birthday is on Mother's Day so we took her on a little road trip for the weekend. And $300 slot machine money. Damn, could have bought something for my bike with that, why do I feel so nice sometimes? ha ha ha! But she's a good lady, so it's all good!

Gave us a chance to eat at Casa Serrano. Really good inexpensive place at the Riverside Hotel. Wish it was close to home.

But anyway, fun little road trip so far and I did order a little nozzle for my CO2, so I got my money out of the deal ha ha ha! And a donut!

Not bad for cell phone pics. Didn't feel like carrying my camera case around this time!

Almost home,  Steer N Stein in Rancho. Another breakfast at Casa Serrano before leaving Laughlin 

Solo Sunday Old Fart (never underestimate an old man on a bike)

 Solo 20 today.  Short easy ride after yesterday.  Got a few comments and likes on my Old Fart jersey today. 😁 Powered again by Fajitas again last night. 😋 Nice skies today. No touch up on colors. ⛅️ Liking my new saddle,  $35. My Terry saddle was $180 and I just can't enjoy it.  I think their quality has gone down over the last 20 years.  And the price,  UP !!!🤣😂🤣

Funny thing,  couple of young dudes rolled by while I was getting started.  One guy said, Old Fart, I like that! 😄

They pulled away while I was spinning up my legs. Then I stopped about 5 miles in to tilt my saddle a hair. Thought they were long gone but saw they had stopped ahead. They were out of sight at the time so I had no idea they were within reach. 

I picked up the pace seeing they were just up ahead restarting.  But they pulled away again,  somewhat.  Then I noticed one guy kept falling behind the other.  So he'd take the other guy's wheel and pull away again.  

Then the upper section where it steps up like stairs.  I noticed the guy falling behind on the short inclines. Seems he started hurting.  

Then I started closing the gap on them with every short incline. They would see me gaining then step on it again.  I knew they were putting in some effort. 

THEN!!! I started gaining again so they really gave a hard push. From 150 yards to about 40 now, they push up a little climb when one jumps off his bike. 

I had been pushing pretty good but also conserving at the same time knowing that a rider might or might not fade.  If we get to the top of the trail,  I'll be close behind but if he fades, I still have some in the tank to smash him. 😄

Sure enough,  the dude ha to stop. I saw it in his face as I rolled by.  Maybe tired, maybe a cramp? But I rolled by ready to smile and greet but he looked at me quickly then turned his face.  Not so friendly this time like when he passed me 5 miles ago.  

Having a couple miles to the too, once I rolled by,  I  started to hammer.  As earlier,  if he takes the other guy's wheel again,  they can gain some ground.  So I made sure they wouldn't catch me,  I went all out the last couple on the incline. 

Sure enough when I got to the top, I could see them sucking wheel.  Pretty sure they were trying to catch the Old Fart again  but nah, didn't happen! 😆😆😄

Then I pigged out at Lucille's after the ride.  Hey, I earned it.

Digging the Charge Spoon saddle,  $35 vs the $180 for the Terry of which I can't get comfy after a year. 

SOLO SART 46 & Paul

 Solo 46, Fat Bastard on the Santa Ana Trail. Been a long time. I'm thinking 3 times in the last year, last time in January. But ran into Paul at the start, which is always nice. Paul actually watches my videos so we have things to talk about. Always good being able to connect and relate. I knew a few people like this and always enjoy chatting with them.

Paul wasn't feeling too good today so he cut his ride short, too bad. Could be all those Zwift workouts he's been doing ha ha ha! But a good visit today and a chance to get him on video. Remembering how we met. Started chatting at the start of a ride years ago when he asked if I was Mr. Beanz saying he recognized my voice ha ha ha!

After the chatting, I headed off solo for 46. Windy as heck but I actually felt good pushing some hoping to get in a decent ride. It was but gee, don't see many people along the way anymore and lucky to see 1 or 2 cyclists at the beach stop nowadays.

But a good ride, can't complain and earned my celebratory fajita dinner with Gina ha ha ha!

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