Virtual Race about a week away.

Pickle Juice Virtual Summer Series: Independence Day Rally for Dallas Off Road Bicycling Association

I am signed up and ready. Well, sort of.  I am prepared to take on the 20 mile distance on this virtual event. 

About a week ago, I had some mechanical issues come up.  

First was needing to add more tubeless sealant for summer riding, as I think the sealant inside was running low. 

Second was my rear derailleur.  It was causing issues shifting, but it's main issue was being able to climb up the cassette, yet not return to the bottom when the shifter was activated. After a visit to the local bike shop a few phone calls and photographs later showing the issue, I am getting a replacement for the derailleur under warranty. 

Hopefully this replacement arrives in time to get my virtual race in on July 4th. 

APHIX PODs system by Sound Helm

Listening to music while exercising doesn't just relieve boredom — it can help improve the quality of your workout by increasing your stamina and putting you in a better mood.

The National Center for Health Research study, showed that music that is motivational or synchronized with your exercise is shown to have physical and psychological effects.

Listening to music while working out enhances your physical performance. 

I want to introduce you to a great set up allowing you to bring your music playlist out on the trail with you. 

This is the APHIX PODs system by Sound Helm. With this ’NEAR EAR SYSTEM you will let you listen to your motivating music while still allowing your ears to be open to your natural surroundings. 

Aphix Pods by Sound Helm easily attach to your helmet.  Before sticking to your helmet, place them where you are wanting to attach them too, then peel the double stick 3M tape already applied to the back of the speaker part and firmly press down.  Run the connecting cables up in the helmet and they will be out of your way.  Figure out the best place on the left side of your helmet to place the control buttons / on-off switch. This may be for some up on the visor or along the side of the helmet. Make sure the 3mm plug can still access the unit. 

Pair it is easy with Bluetooth to your smartphone.  Now you are able to play your playlist or streaming music service through the speakers.  

Pressing the - button lowers the volume while pressing the + button raises the volume.  These buttons can also be used to skip a track, simply by long pressing the + button.  

Want to pause the music playing, hit the top arrow button, the same one you used to turn the device on. 

Not only is it able to play music, but if you get a phone call (while Bluetooth attached to your phone), you can take phone calls with the APHIX. 

SOUND HELM

Inhaling vapors of Olbas Oil, using the Foojin

Inhaling vapors from a few drops of Olbas Oil in the Foojin, individual essential oil diffuser quickly stimulates and enhances the breathing passages.