Feb 8 rides

Started the day off with 8 miles on my trainer.

The forecast looked promising so I loaded my bike and gear into my car before heading off to work. I decided after work to ride so I did a quick change and debated about what to wear - I talked myself out of the warm gloves and jacket and wished I had not later in the ride. I got in 18.5 miles after work - a very chilly ride. However, I felt very smooth on the ride and enjoyed it a lot. I needed to work off some of my "parent" stress before our parent/teacher conferences on Monday. I love parents who talk a good talk but in reality are not stepping up to the plate when it comes to their kids (sorry - needed to vent!) Back to my ride - it was a gray, chilly day with a wind blowing out of the southwest. When I left school it was probably 50 degrees with a wind chill in the mid-40's. The chilly breeze kept me cool and at times cold but I made it back to my building and had a smile on my face so it was a good day.

I took my new bike in for its 90 day "check-up." I sure am enjoying my new ride and am looking forward to this coming season. I may take my old, trusted friend out for a spin tomorrow afternoon given it is suppose to be in the low 50's and partly sunny.