The journey continues…
After growing up in Sault Ste. Marie and racing XC way too seriously I moved to Colorado where I picked up an ultra endurance addiction and a habit of climbing to the top of things. I swore I wouldn’t leave but when a company came knocking down my door to offer me a new life designing bikes in Connecticut how could I resist? Life is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the ride.

Jesse J

go time!
2/3/2010

It’s a notable day in the ankle recovery division of my life. I’ve been riding 30km a day for the past week by pedaling to work but up until today I’ve been running a platform pedal on my bad foot and a normal street shoe. Two weeks ago I had to be clipped in on the good leg to make sure I could crank through a whole revolution incase the bad ankle couldn’t push enough to make it up the hills I have to cross. The bad ankle was too swollen to fit in my tight bike shoes and I never would have been able to twist it to unclip.

Today I swapped out the platform and put the matching spd on my bike and clipped in. I guess the better part was I was able to clip out when I stopped and not fall over like a rookie learning to go clipless. It was awesome to be symmetrical again and just the feedback of being locked in helped motivate my left leg to do its fair share. After not touching the ground my left leg was being like a lazy teenager that wont go out and mow the lawn. Now it has to get going and help burn of the insulation that’s covered my waist.

This weekend I’m ready to go. I’ve got some fresh wheels to test and an ankle that’s good to go. Initially I was thinking 100 miles but I think I’ll pull out my Canadian card and just stop at 100km.