Since the start of this year I've been really focusing on not wasting time/days. The days can slip past us too easily with the abundance of doom scrolling we all have to resist. I found myself in years past wondering did I get the most out of this year, what happened to it? I saw a reel of someone talking about how each year should have one yearly defining event it (Unbound for me this year), 6 mini adventures - things you need to plan out otherwise they just pass you by (Camping trip with the kids - Fishing trip father - other significant races etc), and then a new quarterly habit. I have to say it has been really satisfying having started this little project, and seeing what I have coming up. As well as months that I could probably do more in. It's also surprising how many things I have had to turn down already this year because of other commitments. I wanted to share with this group the printable one page calendar I had AI help me make. As well as the method I used to fill it in. I took those little 2 inch sticky note pads, about 4 different colors, cut the sticky top off trimmed it to cover the length of days that the event/activity is and wrote the details on that. I hope this helps you all maximize your year, and have confidence that you are making the most out of it. Cheers

Probably can't start planning too early, right? So my current gravel bike has treated me well, but the rear derailleur clutch is busted. If I engage it it makes some very loud noises and does not shift smoothly at all. I had the cables replaced and took it to the LBS I bought it from to service the clutch. They said it looks fine to them and to just not use the clutch... I don't love that advice. Love the store and the people though, they run the local group rides that best suit my riding. So, I am considering replacing the rear mech, changing from a 2x to a 1x? Maybe going electronic. Then when I was talking with my father, he suggested a new bike... who doesn't love someone else encouraging them to get a new bike, haha. My current bike is a Trek Checkpoint Gen 2 SL5.5. I say 5.5 because when I bought this bike I was using it as gravel with road set, and bought the Bontrager rims that come on the SL6. I would love to hear input as to should I just upgrade the drivetrain or if this bike is even a good choice for Unbound 200? I set a most likely unreasonably high goal of making top 200. So bike choice likely makes a meaningful impact in my overall time. I have this compulsion that I should buy from the LBS because of how often I ride with them, but maybe I should just get over that? Their brands are: Trek, Giant, Cervelo, Cannondale.

Anyone else do any micro adjustments to their fit? I lowered my saddle 5mm, and brought my q-factor all the way in. I can’t tell if it actually “feels” different through 3 rides now, but I got a few power PR’s since. Planning to book a video fit for sure, I’m trying to collect all the watts.

What were you proud of this past week? Any PB’s, weight loss, consistency or just breaking a rut For me it was getting back on the trainer after a crash last week

I know it might make the experience a little more realistic, but really, does there have to rain and thunder and lightening on Zwift