Rotorua (Kath Bicknell)

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Thanks @velofixrozelle for helping me reach my all time goal of competing in the superman world championships. Your support at this critical time means more than I can say. 馃槀 #marginalgains #detailsmatter #aeroiseverything #slamthatstem 路 Photo by @velofixrozelle
Good morning Monday! It's always such a pleasure to see you. 馃尭 路 Our garden, at home. 馃挆
A few mods to my road bike after a(n ever informative and fun) bike fit with @velofixrozelle. Thanks Ant and Ari! 馃檶馃檶 路 - Narrower bars with comfy reach to the brakes - Testing the @specialized_au Oura saddle - Slammed that stem - Adjusted cleat position 路 Differences: - less hip compression - no more over-compensating with wrists and shoulders - glutes firing better - improved power and comfort - improved handling and control make the bike feel significantly lighter and faster - easier to jump road debris, gutters, and kittens 馃檧 路 Personal additions: - spare SWAT MTB multitool attached to biddon cage - original Garmin mount to match my old school Garmin (which, incidentally, still works better than some newer models) - Quarq power meter for monitoring health and injury things - rightly or wrongly, I'm always conservative when cutting down the steerer tube so someone else can enjoy my bikes one day too - max positivity aesthetic. See previous post.馃馃馃 路 A knowledgeable bike fit can add so much value to your ride, and save you so much due to trialing the wrong set up or repairing overuse injuries. If you've been thinking it's something you could benefit from, you're probably right. 鉁岋笍
Pimp my Tarmac! 路 A super limited edition Velofix X Bicksy X Specialized collab. Only one in the galaxy! 馃毚鈥嶁檧锔忦煢嬧湪 路 Butterflies: $3, @supacaz tape: extra, power of positivity during a long ride where you've bitten off more than you can chew, including the stem, again, because really you love it: priceless.
Face to face with history. Cycle touring in Cambodia in 2006. The faces adorning the Bayon temple are said to look a lot like the king at the time it was built. 路 First photo by @thegayesy, ultimate planner of travel experiences that stay that you always.
Photos but not! Some rough experimentations with the @enlightpixaloop app to add a little bit of magic to your morning. What do you think? 馃鈥嶁檧锔忊湪 路 1. On the way to Tarawera Falls, NZ. 2. Huka Falls, NZ. 3. Gundaroo, Aus.
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