Don't have any mechanical failures this week!

I broke a spoke last night just as I got home from the OWLS ride. I should be grateful that it didn't happen earlier. This morning first thing I took the (rear) wheel to a local bike shop to get it repaired. I first was told that it would take a week to get to it, that this is the very busiest time of the year, with IU classes starting in a few days. As if to emphasize the point several people were already wandering in looking for things and needing help. Eventually it turned out that there was a cancellation and that they might be able to get it done by end of the day on Thursday. I appreciated that small bit of luck. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but not holding my breath.

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