Originally Posted by
downtube42
It's going to a busy 4 weeks, if I actually do everything on my calendar.
SIR Brevet Week 400k Friday 4/29
SIR Spring 400k 5/7
ORR 600k 5/14-15
SIR Fleche 5/20-21 (evening start)
Then a breather before Willamette Randonneurs 600k 6/11-12.
I decided to skip the ORR 600 this weekend, and it's a good thing.
After two consecutive weekends of 400ks, I decided some rest was in order. As well, my wife is leaving town for a week on Monday so a weekend together is good for home harmony. Plus the weather looked iffy, as it does this time of the year in the PNW.
So instead I took my wheels to a wheelbuilder for inspection. I built then myself, and have had issues with loosening spokes. He found rim cracks on the drive side, nearly every spoke. A couple were showing signs of impending catastrophic failure. Yikes. I've fired myself as wheelbuilder, and am on probation for bike inspection failure. OTOH, following my gut having the inspection done was a win. He has everything in stock for a rebuild, and should be ready Tuesday, in time for the flèche next weekend. Phew.