Sicilian Red: Bad Bike Carma

Just completed another triathlon relay on June 20th down in Bath County, VA at Lake Moomaw. Alicia, Deb and I competed together as "Magically Delicious" AGAIN! No idea why. It's definitely bumping us down a few notches on the scale of class. ;) We didn't break any records and in fact, I biked a full two minutes slower than the last race. I attribute such poor performance to some really lousy bike carma that I've experienced this past month...as a result, I had little opportunity to ride my bike and train for the race.

A sampling of bad bike carma? Took my road bike to Duck beach and while on a ride hit a construction staple that lodged into my tire. Removed said staple and replaced the tube. The next day, received another flat tire...for no apparent reason. Returned home and replaced yet another tube. Bought road bike shoes and installed road bike pedals....very proud of myself and looking quite profession in my new gear. Went out for the first time with clip in shoes...didn't get two feet in front of my house when I had difficulty clipping in and fell over right on the derailleur system. Sustained major bruise to right buttocks and seriously bent the derailleur system. The next day, took bike in for repair at Dick's. Three days later, found out that Dick's could not replace the part. Took it over to a different bike shop. Paid an arm and a leg to get the needed parts (plus labor) just days before the race. Went on a ride that very day...endured yet ANOTHER flat. Paid another arm and leg to have tires entirely replaced two days before the race. Arrggghhh!

Let's hope i've got my mojo back with my bike!