Slept in accidentally as I wanted to be on North Division Bike shop’s front door when they opened. An hour late but it all worked out.
This bike shop was first one I did business when i moved to Spokane 20 years ago. They took care of me. I did the running for a shock seal kit then a replacement valve stem. Air loss came from the valve core, the sealing o-ring was fouled by dirt that cycled thru the shock. I asked for my rear hub to be serviced also, new grease. David told me that Tenacious Phil oil is just a bit more viscous than the King gear lube but will do in a pinch. Kevin did the work. Last year he was @ Bike Butler. Mike, the owner showed up and we just kept on talking. he invited me to sleep in his shop parking lot right on Division street the major route north out of Spokane. Going to be noisy.
Dentist visit was disappointing in that I am experiencing bone loss which exposes the roots of my teeth. Body parts showing signs of age. Need to return tomorrow @ 9 to finish cleaning.
DR visit passed initial test. Next is w/ lung people to learn what my capacity is and how i stack up w/ my peers.
Going to Leavenworth area this weekend to participate in am IMBA trail care visit. I learned today that a similar visit will be the next weekend in Spokane hosted by Fat Tire Trail Riders club that I cofounded. I created the name as it describes what we do but I missed “cycling” in the name. Planned on riding Devil’s Gulch and others around Leavenworth while here, riding this weekend just moves them up and into completed list.
Part way down Ashley mtn ride last week my front wheel kicked up a tree branch and the stars aligned correctly to place the end of the branch right @ a power stroke on my left shin. I have a scrape and a lingering kicked in the shin pain. Medical people ask how i feel, if I hurt anywhere. I forget some of the causes of the pain or how long ago. I just hurt. Want to keep riding until it hurts too much.
Tomorrow I ride Riverside for spinning and riding home turf.
Off to bed.