A hot one today

It was a scorcher today with a heat index of 40°C, making the shade feel like a luxury. Staying hydrated was the main rule of the day. I took the upgraded Zizzo Liberté out on the mountain bike trails, utilizing the new narrow-wide chainring and the recently replaced derailleur and hanger. The bike performed flawlessly; with the extra grip on the tires, you can really lean into those tight turns with confidence.

Despite the intensity of the heat, it was an absolute blast—once you’re moving, you barely notice the temperature. In a way, I actually enjoy the heat; I find it’s great for the muscles and tendons. You can really see the definition in the lower leg as the veins work to help cool the blood. After getting back home, I finished off the day with our usual 3-mile walk with the family, which included a race up a steep hill against Amanda. It honestly doesn't get much better than today!

The max spread on CHT's was 6 deg and #4 was not the hottest. All I did was to set the slick mags to 24.5 deg. Who knows?