I
took a couple of photos on my "maiden" voyage. I have
tagged my build with a model name that may be a bit odd (I thought about
Roubaix, but did not want Specialized to send their lawyers after me!)
Soma
Saga dell'Orso which is a google translation from English to Italian for
" Soma Saga (story) of the Bear" ... Bear because Arthur (my first
name) has its roots in various words for Bear, not that my
parents thought I would be a bear. Anyway if Specialized can
have model names ... so can I. And I think its better than
"invented" names like Treks Domane!
Later
on, I will send you a list of how I specked it. The first ride was really good
(40 K with several very good climbs in the WV hills). The only problem was one
of the windiest days we have had so far ... slowed me on down-hills (without
brakes) and nearly stopped me in my tracks on one gentle climb when a gust hit
me suddenly. I am thinking the wind was a stand-in for loaded touring packs!
These photos were taken at French Creek, Upshur County, West Virginia. The
churchyard is French Creek Presbyterian (over 100 years old), no longer
activde. A nice point of interest for a "touring" bike to stop. Its a
regular ride for me.
1 comment:
Are those the famous (and unobtainable) Ragley Luxy bars?
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