I can’t believe how many guys flatted yesterday in PR. This sport has become so popular and this specific race has become so important, I can’t believe that some team doesn’t put a little research into tire technology and get rid of this flatting problem. I’m not too sure how well tubeless clinchers on Shimano wheels would have held up, but I very much doubt that a Tufo 28mm with diamond tread pattern would flat. No tube, difficult to flat. And I’d bet it would be very hard to pinch through the sidewall. Put a little latex in the tire just to cover your bet. This tire weighs just 290 grams. I don’t think that the FMB 27mm tire that a lot of teams were using could weigh that little.

I have half a mind to research the problem a little and come up with something better. It is silly how many guys don’t have a chance to win this race because of no air in their tires.

This would alleviate the puncture problem for sure.

I must be whining too much. I’ve been getting a bunch of emails suggesting ways to “feel better”. They span anywhere from allergy ideas to probiotics.

Then this morning, I received an unmarked package that contained a bracelet that is supposed to increase physical performance. It is called Energy Muse Jewelry. Seems pretty strange. I wore that balance bracelet with the hologram for a bit. (I never crashed while wearing it.) I don’t really go for these holistic jewelry things, but this looks pretty cool, so I’ll give it a try for a while. I just went to the website and they have a long list of famous people that are wearing their jewelry. David Beckham is the first guy, but he’s wearing the health “charm”, not the performance.

Anyway, whoever sent this, thanks. Obviously you think it is a good thing. Hopefully it works. I’m not too sure about cleansing it on the soil of a healthy houseplant for 24 hours or in sunlight for 4 hours. That’s kind of out there, but maybe that recharges it or something. I’ll try to keep an open mind.