So today I’m heading off to Rotorua for the Megagrind, an 800km gravel/road/MTB circle out to the west that kicks off tomorrow morning. This week I’ve been feeling pretty nervous about the event, probably because my goal of five days is a big step up for me.
Since TA ended, I’ve done the Tasman Midwinter Brevet, Sounds Fishy, the original Gravel Grind and a few big days at Labour weekend. I’ve been working on stopping less and going for longer! Mostly successfully. Be interesting to see how that plays out over 800km.
I’ve also spent a lot more time working on my bike myself rather than outsourcing it to a mechanic. A lot of worn things have been replaced since TA and it now sports T3+ aerobars, which I really like.
Problems with my left foot have nagged on, and I’ve tried new shoes (2FOs), new pedals (single-sided), new cleat position(s) and new insoles. For this event, I’m back to old insoles, in new shoes, with the new pedals. Hopefully this combo keeps away the annoying toe numbness that the new shoe plus insole introduced. And the annoying squeak that has resisted diagnosis.
Go well. I hope the rain is not too bad up there. Pretty wet and windy here today xxx
Go well. I hope the rain is not too bad up there. It is very wet and windy here. You seem to be covering the miles at a good rate. Xxxxx