Check The Bike First

I raced the Wirth Cyclocross event today. Well, I did two laps... Since I'm waiting for a new frame to arrive, I borrowed John Wyland's Specialized Tricross. Anyway, the gears started slipping right away... I rode one warm-up lap without a problem but then again, I didn't put any pressure on the pedals like I did during the race. Every gear slipped. The problem might have a chain that was too long. I dropped out after two laps... It's always good to have excuses.