Since all of our local trails in SLC were still under snow, my son suggested we drive to Price to try out some new trail systems being built in the area.
After only 10-minutes on the trail I lost traction on the front wheel in a corner and tipped over into a cactus patch. I spent the next 20-minutes pulling dozens of barbs from my hand. My gloves were riddled with cacti barbs and I decided to ride on without them. I few miles up the trail my bike developed an unusual creak in the cranks. A quick inspection showed that I had lost two of the four chain ring retaining bolts. I hiked the bike a 1/4 mile to a dirt road and managed my way back to the truck.
NOT a great start to my ride.
I found Bicyclewerks on the map and drove straight over. I spoke with Ed and explained my situation. They had several bikes in front of mine but since I was from out of town, they went ahead and helped me out so that my drive from SLC wasn't wasted. We went to lunch and the bike was ready when I got back. New crank bolts and a new pair of gloves and we were able to continue our ride.
I HUGE thanks to Ed and the guys for helping me out! This the first time I'd ever been in their shop and they treated me like a local. I will definitely stop in and say hello the next time I'm down their for a ride. read more