Cycling Shoes

I recently invested in a new pair of road shoes. My old pair I used for about three seasons and they really never fit correctly. I used to have to pull the straps super tight to get them to fit just ok. The carbon sole began to separate and it was time for some new white Pear Izumi's. I didn't realize the importance that the proper shoe ( and fit ) could make. After just three rides I notice a super huge difference in power and control. I feel like I am In much more command of the bicycle. It really rounded out my comfort level. Not to mention the super increase of power especially out of the saddle. Also the proper cleat placement is crucial. If you have not checked your cleat position I suggest you do so. Even if your cleats were originally installed correctly they may have shifted over time. Your local bike shop professional can help you with a cleat retrofit I'm sure. I finally feel like I'm dialed in on the road bike. I ride a 2006 Fuji Team RC full carbon frameset,  10 speed Dura-Ace front and rear with FSA carbon crank and mavic cosmic elite wheels.

Can't Stay Away

After a recent life changing event ( all good !!) I have found the motivation to begin training on a higher level that I have been doing the past few years. I have dropped weight the last two weeks and I'm back under 185 . I have been super strong on the bike for how early in the season it is. So I decided to return to racing. I still plan to focus more of my riding time towards commuting and day tripping but something inside is telling me to head back to the MASS Series for another crack at a few of the races that I have tried to podium place. The memory of a field finish in Granogue twice, then a third start in 07 landed me a broken chain shifting into a lower gear on the last clime while I was sitting in 6th place (I had good legs and would have easily moved up a spot or two).This has my mouth watering. Ill be competing in the elite single speed division. The way it looks now I plan on doing Granogue , French Creek and Iron hill. I invite everyone to come out and experience some of the best grass roots racing in the country ! Being realistic I'll most likely have to wait for next season to get a shot to clime onto the podium ( Hoping ) but I will use the rest of this season and the races I mentioned to get in shape and make a comeback. We'll see.

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John