What kind of bath??
A Gong Bath. Yeah, went to a Gong Bath tonight - it's essentially a sound performance using a massive Gong(normally seen behind the drum kits of Tommy Lee or Alex Van Halen......or my favorite, Neil Peart). The reason I went? My wife. It was her Uncle Richard performing. I'll describe it in a way, well, that only we can understand:
75 degrees, flat road, smooth pavement, slight tailwind, sunny, no traffic, bike is in perfect condition, and so are you.
Then, after some time, the road pitches up a bit - not much, but a little....and the road is not quite as smooth.
Ten minutes later, the road is now an uphill and is becoming a bit potholish....not severe, but enough to make you look at the road a little more often just to beware. Your PE level? Hmmm. I would say......a 6.
Now things get interesting - you see up ahead a 20% grade hill....you don't know how long it is, but you know it's there....and the climb begins. Your PE level has now gone to 8.
40 minutes into the show, your rear derailleur cable snaps. You have a 12 on there....and obviously your 39......but that's it. You are now stuck in that gear on this 20% climb.
PE level = 10.
When suddenly, the top of the hill is reached, and you have an unbelievable descent back down. And I mean FUN - smooth road, no potholes, no traffic, sunny, gorgeous views.......and FAST(Hey, your front derailleur still works.....big ring it)!
After your 70 minute ride, it's all over.....and all you wanna do is do it again.
Yes, I would recommend Uncle Richard's Gong Bath - almost as fun as a ride(but not quite!).
75 degrees, flat road, smooth pavement, slight tailwind, sunny, no traffic, bike is in perfect condition, and so are you.
Then, after some time, the road pitches up a bit - not much, but a little....and the road is not quite as smooth.
Ten minutes later, the road is now an uphill and is becoming a bit potholish....not severe, but enough to make you look at the road a little more often just to beware. Your PE level? Hmmm. I would say......a 6.
Now things get interesting - you see up ahead a 20% grade hill....you don't know how long it is, but you know it's there....and the climb begins. Your PE level has now gone to 8.
40 minutes into the show, your rear derailleur cable snaps. You have a 12 on there....and obviously your 39......but that's it. You are now stuck in that gear on this 20% climb.
PE level = 10.
When suddenly, the top of the hill is reached, and you have an unbelievable descent back down. And I mean FUN - smooth road, no potholes, no traffic, sunny, gorgeous views.......and FAST(Hey, your front derailleur still works.....big ring it)!
After your 70 minute ride, it's all over.....and all you wanna do is do it again.
Yes, I would recommend Uncle Richard's Gong Bath - almost as fun as a ride(but not quite!).
posted by Chico Cyclist at 10:03 PM
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