Weather is improving. My hip, whilst still causing me issues walking has improved enough to not preclude cycling.

So that means just one thing...

I need to read the bible according to #ParkTool (aka #TheBigBlueBook) , get thoroughly confused and annoyed I don't have the correct tools, then after a fruitless few days of head scratching and cursing do what I was always going to do anyway and take my #Bike to the local professional for an annual service! XD

#BikeTooter

Calvin and the other guy remembered me! Even the receptionist recognised me and my boss and asked if we came yesterday, because she's sure she saw us, but she must have remembered us from last year.

I suppose being a double minority in the bike industry has its perks!

So today I found out what Calvin's first name is. Truman told me. I don't know if it's meant to be a secret, so I'm keeping it to myself. He looks more like a Calvin than his first name.

I also found out that #CalvinJones does not like baseball and finds it boring. I said, Calvin don't break my heart!

I gave him his doughnut charm and he gave me a gift back too! He asked if I'm still carrying on with my notebook, he remembered! I said sadly, no, my training is on pause. And then he brought out his last ParkTool notebook and gave it to me. The #ParkTool guys are so nice!

Here's what I got. The lanyard you get at reception. Calvin's autograph is in black, #TrumanPurdy's in gold. That was when he told me what the C stands for. The bottle opener with a 10mm spanner was Truman's gift to me. The mug was given to me at reception. I also got a Madison gear hanger chart!

Here we go!

The first sighting! Truman was there this time! He liked my doughnut and gave me a gift in return! They're so nice!

#IceBike2026 #IceBike #CalvinJones #Truman #ParkTool #bikes #cycling

Here's my tribute to #CalvinJones. I made some #ParkTool themed things. The doughnuts are a reference to the first more vloggy style video of his that I saw. I wonder if he will understand the reference. I'm hoping he can pass one doughnut onto Truman for me.

#IceBike2026 #IceBike

I have my ticket for Icebike! I'm hoping to meet Calvin again! - The Lemmy Club

So I’m planning to go on the Friday. Calvin will probably be inundated this year after his retirement announcement, but I’m hoping I’ll get to chat with him a bit. Are there any questions anyone would like me to ask? Or would you like a video message or anything? I can get autographs but you’ll have to make do with a scan, I’m not posting anything. He’s really chill, so if I get a chance to speak to him, I’ll try to get in any requests from you guys. If it’s allowed, I’ll try to film some of his presentation and interview. (Why, yes, I am a massive Calvin fangirl, how did you guess?)

This is cool if you're into bike tools and 3D printing 🔧

Park Tool has made available files to print your own tool holders.

https://www.parktool.com/en-int/blog/news/park-tool-launches-3d-printable

#ParkTool #Cycling #BikeTooter #BikeMechanic

Park Tool Launches Free 3D-Printable Tool Holders

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Calvin's Retirement Announcement

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Once again, a shoutout to #CalvinJones from #ParkTool for terrific videos on everything! Especially handlebar tape…

For how clever I can be, it seems I cannot wrap my head around on how to properly wrap the tape on the road bike handlebars…🤡

It’s been always ending up in a big frustration, but somehow today it went well…🤡

Att laga verktygen jag använder i mitt arbete är det som ger mig mest tillfredsställelse.
Jag gillar dock inte när tillverkare inte gör det möjligt att beställa reservdelar (som den lilla fjädern på bilden) på ett enkelt sätt.
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#bikemechanics #toolrepair #parktool #prs-33