May 18, 2024 rest day Santa Fe

 Day off.   Breakfast at McDonald's.   Then thought I'd go see the mechanics and see how much air my tires held overnight.   I've been suspicious of my rear tire.   Was down to 60 mid ride yesterday, from 80.    Got talking w Peyton.   Mentioned I had stopped on downhills the last two days in a row.   Bike just didn't feel right over 25, 30 mph.    have never felt that way about any of my bikes in the past.

Peyton started talking about cracked frames, etc .   I decided to bring mine down and wash it.  It really did need it.  But I had been taking good care of my drivetrain, since that really mattered.  Turned out both my front and rear hubs had small wobbles in them.   Peyton did whatever was needed and hope they are good to go.

Also put on a new rear tire and tube.

Wish someone could get a picture of me doing laundry in the bath tub!

Also went thru all my stuff and had a box of stuff to ship home.   Jeans, wind vest, tights.  They are serious about going to weigh people's stuff and stick to 30 pound limit 

Had a nice sea bass dinner with 3 others downtown.   Best steak 🥩 place in Santa Fe and I ordered fish 🐟?!


Onward tomorrow to Las Vegas!

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