Riding in 28 degrees sounds down right balmy. I'm not too worried about the terrain, or weather. Anything is better than riding the trainer and the sub zero temps we have been enjoying. It will be great to get the road bike onto pavement even for one ride. Streets and paths here are still very much in the grip of ice and winter.

I will be coming and the daughter has decided she can ride as long as there's a stop that includes food and beverage. If it's too cold, she'll be more than happy to sit out the ride with you mimi. Preferably in a coffee house, pub or wherever it's warm. And of course count us in for the smoothie party.

We're trying to figure how to fit both bikes inside a Mazda Protage. Anyone with creative packing skills? Two bikes, luggage, dance bag and Irish Dancing dress and of course bike gear for two. Oh, and tire chains and stuff in case the pass is bad. bikerHen