Yesterday an irregular heart rate doctor examined me. He said my heart and lungs were fine from his stethoscope exam and another EKG. I walked out w/ a heart monitoring device to wear for 24 hrs. I had 6 sticky pads on my chest connected by wires to this little recorder I stuffed in my left pants pocket. I was to record significant events in a log book and note the time and to click the monitor. The 2 would possibly explain effects of my first beer, my second, 8 puffs, a cup of coffee. I rode Sharp Stick for a heart pounding stress data session. I separated the downhill to see if adrenaline would affect. I dropped both off this AM and am awaiting another appointment to discuss the results. I wonder if what I am feeling is normal valve opening and closing w/ a bit of slop from abuse. Sharp Stick took less effort than Sat’s ride, perhaps from matching Les’ effort on the uphill.
Then I spent the day wandering around.
Today the nonessential part was installed on the van. My van was not washed. I washed it this afternoon. The dessicated grasshopper exoskeletons are a stubborn removal.Hand scrubbing will be required.
I visited 3 different bike shops today that all had one shop in common. Kevin discovered that my bottom bracket install lacked a spacer. This new frame has a wider shell than the previous one; I just swapped the parts straight across w/ no research to needed changes. No slop in the cranks. I also learned of the proper torque setting for the seat post clamping the Reverb seat post. At the recommended torque the seat was too slow. We backed it off and it is still tighter than I ever cranked it to. Seat post works, may it stay where it belongs.
I joined a Fitness program thru my insurance carrier. I pay like $25 a month to have free access to subscribed health facilities. I tried the one in Spokane that had showers. I walked in today w/ my card saying I’m in for a shower. The owner of the franchise said no wait a minute. I would owe a $25 new member fee. I said that is not what Fitness is telling me. He said that his Fitness contract says he can collect the fee. I left to my van and called the customer help line. I was told I was right. The help person could only gather info and send to management for resolution in 3 to 5 days. They can not call the club. Second time this has happened, this time there was no one offering their home shower. I drove down to Bicycle Butler where I have shower privileges.
Next was tonsorial appointment. I am now a spiffy looking scruffy dude.
Dinner of frozen skillet cooked dinner behind Yokes.
Tomorrow is Andy and Jen’s in Coeur d’Alene.
My knees are hurting less it seems every day now.