Location: Winsted, CT, Winsted woods behind Gilbert school
Length: 4 mile loop, 2 laps approximately 2 miles
Terrain: rocky, rooty, loose, and 97 degrees at 95% relative humidity
Time: 14 minutes
Impressions: I was definitely kicking its ass. I refused to drop lower than third gear in the middle ring, and was absolutely attacking the ride. It must have known, because it relieved my rear tire of all of its pressure halfway into the ride. I was on pace to finish one lap in a half an hour. Went to procure new tubes, and was disappointed that I was sold tubes that were undersized, and that I was pressured into purchasing something I didn’t really want. I will be returning them once I find the right size.
And, in my bike shop, there will be the right damn size. PERIOD.