beta, you are a woman in touch with reality. Good for you for knowing when to stop. That sounds miserable, and the cold afterwards--uhgk! Sucks that today is so beautiful in comparison. Well, you'll be back on your bike soon. BTW, I want a really flat, really dry, really not too hot not too cold day for the century I do with you! I am a weather weinie, for sure.

I went by Performance today...walked out with a new helmet, shorts, cold weather riding gloves, underseat bag, and chain cleaner. All but the chain cleaner were on sale. Thanks for the tip! Don't tell the guys at On The Route that I was cheating on them with another bike store. I can't believe I've never been in there before! They have quite a selection.

Rest up, get warm, and thanks for writing up the story. It's a good one!

L.