mechanicals

Mechanical. In the cycling world this term often refers to something happening on your ride that is mechanically related that causes and interruption or makes you stop.

On my lunch break ride today I had one. While up shifting on the front chain rings I pushed a little too hard on the lever and caused the derailleur to over shift (Friction shifting a topic for another day!) and drop my chain between the chain ring and the guard plate. Luckily I was able to coast to a safe place to stop and work out the stuck chain and be on my way.

Alas, a reminder that not all rides will go perfect but often a bad day of biking is better than a day with no biking!