After a Formula 1 start to the bike assembly we had some very annoying pit stops ! The might Cannondale flowed smoothly, but after slogging our way through Mikes chariot we finally departed , albeit very temporarily .
Snag no. 1 a pesky disc rotor rubbing creating a very irritating noise was quickly supersededed by a problem which gave us a small reason for concern, the right pedal stripped the thread of the crank and there was no way of doctoring a repair.
For the next 7-8 kms all I heard was Litchy grizzling and groaning about his luck and having to pedal with one leg - what about me having to ride beside him at 10 km / per hour on a perfectly functioning machine, its a selfish attitude that will get him nowhere.
After reaching our destination at Aalsmeer beside a beautiful lake . We strolled around a ghost town ( it is Sunday) sussing out a bike shop for Mikes repair.
The whole town must have taken lessons from Phil Jones as no line fires up before 1 on Monday and were not expecting a favorable reaction from the bike shop mechanic when we ask for an urgent repair - it can only improve !
First day 22 blistering Kms !
So much for all the wonderful bike preparation at home. Perhaps the Avanti should be scrapped and a better replacement found, it might be cheaper.
ReplyDeleteRegards Bobbert.