I think I posted this last year; it's probably going to be an annual topic for me. I live in an apartment building (high rise) so the bike and I go in and out through the lobby.

Every single bike ride begins and ends with "You're going for a BIKE RIDE? In THIS weather?" I am so tired of explaining/responding. It's all in a friendly spirit, but still. I've started pointing out that people go skiing in winter.

Not surprisingly, the only two people who react to me with equanimity are a current and former triathlete. From them I get attagirls, even though I'm only going 16 miles or so.

Pam