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Robbit Industries Cycling Team

Cycling is something we like to do over here at Robbit Industries. Originally used a Trek 1.2 from back in 2011, rode it a lot and did a few events with it. I enjoyed doing duathlons at the time as I was always a good runner. In 2012 I did a local marathon and fractured my leg a few miles into it, I pushed through the pain and still finished up the total distance. The bone density scans came back pretty bad so it was recommended to me by my doctors that I don’t run and I don’t use clipless pedals on my bike anymore. The bike then sat in my basement for nearly 8 years.

The old Trek 1.2, it’s upside down because of the lack of a kickstand.

Recently I pulled it out of my basement, got some flat pedals, gave it a good look over and took it for a ride. It was clear that I wasn’t in good shape anymore, I needed to lose weight but I still enjoyed it. So I kept at it, going out for a bit after work every other day. I set myself a goal and if I hit it I would get myself a new bike. I didn’t think I would reach that goal for a few months but I ended up hitting it in a couple weeks. Had an idea of what I wanted, carbon frame, good groupset and something more modern. I decided on a Trek Émonda SL 6, it ticked all the boxes and was a good price. Went to the local bike shop to take a look and they had one sitting right there. We didn’t need to make any adjustments and I took it for a quick ride. It’s a huge improvement over my 1.2 and I bought it.

My new Trek Émonda SL 6. It’s not upside down.

I’ve added a computer, front light and rear light to it, I’ll post about those at a later time. After work I have a 9.2 mile route I do, I set a goal that when I can do it in under 30 minutes I’ll get a Zipp wheelset (Maybe if I get close I’ll still get it). My current best is 31 minutes and 11 seconds. I also had printed up the first version of the Robbit Industries cycling jersey.

Version 1 of the Robbit Industries cycling jersey

Well I suppose that’s all for now.

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