We had plans to ride about 25 with friends but he called early and said it was a no go for him, as he had a fever/sore throat. So, after reading the paper, going to Trader Joe's, and doing some work, I ate lunch and sort of negatively put on my gear. It is *is* 60 degrees out, but with quite a strong wind. DH was complaining and he wanted to bail, so we compromised on a short ride. I am really suffering with mold allergies and I feel like just lying down! Anyway, we did our super short 8 mile loop and then rode back, and into Concord Center where we stopped at the bike shop and ordered the paint for my bike. We took a longer way back and picked up the speed, but the headwind was ferocious. Just as we were pushing it and had turned the corner onto Strawberry Hill Rd, DH kicked it up and started standing to get a up the little hill there. I just didn't have it in me, but when I was sort of pushing it and deciding whether to try and catch him, this idiot guy, with no helmet passed me really close, with no warning and scared the sh*t out of me, so I just backed off. He was so intent on catching DH, it was funny. Of course, DH thought it was me and started talking to him, but I was too far back to hear this, I could just see it. Then, when DH went to signal and turn onto our street, the guy was like on his wheel so closely, he was impeding DH's turn. Finally, he realized we were turning. I crawled up the hill and am ready to relax. I ended up riding only 13.5 miles, but the wind made it tough.
I will be getting home earlier than usual tomorrow, and it's going to be 60ish again, but not sure if I'll ride. I have boot camp in the AM and I've ridden 3 days in a row.