Sun. Dec. 7 rides

[DebTX]

I did a 15 mile ride, my first in 3 weeks

I've been using the "it's too cold" excuse a lot (plus I've had a cold). But yesterday I decided I needed to get on the bike and just do a few miles. It felt great and all I needed, clothing wise, was a base layer and arm warmers.

[Triskeliongirl]

Well you south texas gals that road in the afternoon were smart, it did warm up a lot. As I was coming in I saw folks going out with a lot less clothing on.

But, our club rides start at 9am, and it is nice to get the ride done early and have the rest of the day for other stuff. I am just proud of myself that I got out the door in the 30s. The day before I checked the temp and just stayed in bed although it also warmed up nicely. This time I dressed in cycling clothes before checking the temp, and then just brought assorted layers in the car to the ride start so I could adjust one last time just before leaving. In fact, when I left my house I also had my shebeest windpro tight and jacket on, but quickly peeled those off before even heading out on the bike.

But it did feel absolutely wonderful to ride outdoors, after two weeks of coach troy!