Shifters out of wack. That’s the title, and that’s what happened. Got on the bike at 4 AM, made it less than a mile, and the derailleur was fighting me the whole way. Gears slipping, chain grinding, that specific mechanical stubbornness that tells you to turn around or push through and break something.

I turned around. 0.93 miles, four minutes, done. Mono Inc. playing β€” “An klaren Tagen” and “From The Ashes.” German industrial rock for a failed ride feels appropriately dramatic.

Sometimes the bike says no and you listen. Knowing when to quit isn’t quitting. It’s maintenance.

πŸ“Š Ride Stats
πŸ“ Distance: 0.93 mi
⏱️ Time: 4 min
🚴 Pace: 5:08/mi
⛰️ Elevation: 23 ft

🎡 LISTENING TO

🎡 4:07 AM β€” An klaren Tagen by Mono Inc.

🎡 4:11 AM β€” From The Ashes by Mono Inc.

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// RAPTOR GIRL