Dark, dank and cold.
But inspired by watching the first stage of Paris-Nice on Sunday I went out and did 18 miles or six laps of the Elm Grove crit course.
I can not think of a single cyclist who could watch Sunday's stage and NOT be inspired watching Jens Voight in a successful breakaway. It was a fun stage to watch.
The thing I can not understand about the pros in this race is actually how little gear they are wearing. Bob Roll mentioned it was only 34 degrees as they rolled out of the suburbs of Paris. Chilly. But many looked like they were in the Tour de France in July, wearing only bibs. That's why they call this the race to the sun, because they leave the cold of Paris behind and end up in the warm sunshine of the south of France.
Meantime, it was 39 out there for me today and I had four layers on top!
I was plenty warm and felt good to be out there despite the poor weather. There is still a little ice on the roads too, so you have to ride with your head in the game. No shortage of road salt either, so I continue to use the third-string Trek 7500FX bike.
It's all good though...better than having to resort to the trainer, which I totally hate at this time of year.
Season Miles: 91
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