Around 58 km in going through some muddy areas something happened to my derailer that caused it to explode, and bend in on itself and into my spokes and gears (see picture). I walked the last 2 km after bending the derailer out of the spokes. Wes and Maygan were waiting for me at the finish line, and Wes ended up pushing me across, which should be in some photos somewhere online. I'll have a look for them.
All in all a good race, though my time wasn't great, and wouldn't have been great even if I didn't blow the derailer. I need to get in better biking shape.
9 comments:
How on earth did that happen?
Ty
dude, I wish I knew. I was peddling and heard awful sounds coming from the rear gears. luckily I wasn't going fast so no damage was done to my wheel spokes (I think). I was going through heavy mud at the time, I think it may have jammed up something...
Probably a competitor with one of those Roman chariot spike dealies on his bike got you. Gotta watch out for those guys.
that may have been it. Damn them, they should be banned! Also people in other countries who delete their comments.
Shaddup. The fingers I was using were too fat.
you should obtain a special dialing wand.
or...
Put down the fork!!
FACE!
Well, a special typing wand at least.
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