Sunday Century prep

Preparations for tomorrow's century ride with Steve McGuire are basically done. I changed out my rear cog to give me a 32x16 gearing and installed a Niner carbon fork and Stan's Raven tires. Should be an interesting ride: first long ride since Triple D and I haven't been on the bike beyond commuting since surgery on the 11th. The route goes around Oxford, Amana, Walford, Swisher, Ely, West Branch and back home. Figured we'd stay somewhat around the I.C. area in case I blow up and die. Also this is the first "real" ride on the Eriksen since I got it. Due to the expense and hopeful love of the bike I decided that it would be the bike for Dirty Kanza and possibly CIRREM. The bike is getting the full on winter set-up with pogies, epic saddle bag holding clothes, and feed bag. It will also be my first usage of my Garmin Edge 605 and Magicshine 900 light (hopefully not too much light usage). Full report to come postride, and apparently going back to back by riding Monday with Shockey. Excitement...only downside is missing cyclocross world championships but oh well I guess, the miles must be put in and I need a 100 in January for Cup o' Dirt.