The combination of sunshine, 35 degrees, basically clear roads and a little free time in the afternoon was too tempting, even if it is December 29th. So I aired up my third-string bike (Trek FX7500 with Spartacus wheels), dug out my winter riding clothes and actually got one more ride in for 2010!
I managed to turn five laps on my Elm Grove crit course today. That means a 15-mile ride before I have even started to think about the new season's diet and workout regime beginning after the first of the year.
It felt a little funny being out there, and you can tell drivers are not used to seeing riders this time of year. In an area with very little traffic on my way back home a guy in a BMW actually slid it on gravel hitting the brakes hard at an uncontrolled intersection. He didn't see me, but I had a bead on him all along, figuring he'd do exactly what he did.
I guess my defensive riding senses are still sharp despite this being the off season for riding.
It's supposed to be in the 40's Thursday and Friday. Too bad it is also supposed to be raining...but you never know!
SEASON MILES: 2,834
Glad to "hear" you're still cycling around! Found your blog and look forward to updates. My husband and I miss hearing your stories (he's an avid cyclist as well, over 13,000 miles for last year...yes, 13,000). Anyway, can you be heard on the radio? If so, where?
ReplyDeleteThanks, and happy riding!
Thanks Jenny...I'm NOT on the radio, but I AM on the internet, doing a daily radio show there. Check it all out here:
ReplyDeletehttp://thephilcast.com/