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5/14/2012

6:54 AM

16.5 mi

1:09:18.85

14.25 mi / hr

Health

170 lb
2580
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Notes

Well, this didn't go according to plan. I had a training class down at the TI HQ (635/75) and was excited to bike down there. I was also excited to try out my new Novarra Pannier. I only bought one since it was roomy enough for all my gear + laptop. I rode almost 7 miles and then on one of the street crossings the rear rack clip of the pannier snapped and the bag locked up my rear tire (fell into spokes) and I skidded across the road. Crap! I was able to switch the bag to the other side and just ride slowly the rest of the way in. I burned up my rear tire skidding and was afraid I'd get a flat, but thankfully made it.

Comments

KBallard

Since this is the REI brand I am sure they took it back with no problem, but did you say anything about the damage they did to the tire?

Also this weekend is the big sale, might check and make sure the new ones don't go on sale, you should be able to get them to honor the new price being so close to the sale dates.