After our morning ride, Joanne and I headed up to Hood River where I had and appointment for a bike fitting with Cassie Nobbs. In addition to her bicycle fitting skills, Cassie is a physical therapist.

She set me up in her loft and asked me to warm up while she watched me. She asked me questions concerning my current position and any pains I may be feeling. I explained about my leg lenght difference and how my cleat placement has been set to accommodate this difference.

She could see that my position was very close but needed adjustment for the Time Trial Bike. She increased my saddle height by one centimeter and moved my saddle forward. With these changes, I did feel better on the bike.

After the fitting, we had a chance to sit down with her and visit with Cassie and Tom Letsinger, owner of GVH Bikes.

Joanne and I broke out the Winter tandem for an early ride with the group from Scott’s Cycles.

We rode with the fast group, but the pace was very manageable. We headed east out of Salem on State Street and then Conifer to Howell Prairie and then northward. We returned via Lardon Road, where the group picked up pace. Joanne and I managed to hang on to the lead group, which pleased us.

We really must bring the Winter Tandem out more. Some many folks asked us if it was new. We have owned it for four years.