Bicycle Quarterly Un-meeting 2015 (2015-09-25, 26, 27)

I rode out with Mark to the BQ event in Cle Elum. Whenever I tried to ride with them, I had a hard time keeping up, and my pace was much slower than normal on my Surly Troll. As it turns out, my seatpost had been slipping ever since I had the bike fitted over a week ago and was 3cm too low!

Now I have to go to the next event on it to see if I'll have an easier time. Only rigorous testing will tell!

Throughout the trip, Mark proved to be a good source of information, inspiration, and a great riding partner. His trip wasn't done with the Cle Elum, leg, though, as his final destination of this ride was Portland.

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Related albums:

John Wayne Pioneer Trail (Album)

Seattle to Portland in a roundabout way (Mark's Album)

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Trolling Snohomish County (2015-09-19)

With my new Surly Troll (built using parts from the old Trek 950) nearly complete, I took it for a spin up through Snohomish County. I rode with my father for a bit, too.

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Related albums:

Centennial Trail III (Album)

Centennial Trail II (Album)

Centennial Trail (Album)

Arlington (Album)

Granite Falls and Arlington (Album)

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Looping the Lakes (2015-09-07)

After doing a Foothills loop, I did a shorter ride since I had the time.

Saturday's ride was a resounding success, so why not do another one of a decent length?

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Short Foothills Loop (2015-09-05)

To get adjusted to the new fit tweak and custom insoles, I did a shorter century. While the new tires were awesome of gravel, I did get drenched for an hour as I approached the end of my ride.

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Related albums:

Foothills Loop (Album)

Truncated Foothills Loop (Album)

Wilkeson, Detour, and Too Much Caffeine (Album)

Cedar River Trail (Album)

Connecting South Prairie to Black Diamond (Album)

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