Just got back from our city's all club Ride in the New Year ride. The ride start was cool for us, only high 30s. I was freezing at the start, but resisted adding layers since I knew it would warm up fast. It was in the mid-50s by the end so it was a good thing. Not too much wind and abundant sunshine. I love the way the cacti and bare trees look this time of year, when the sun is shining down in the crisp winter air. I did get a flat (big chunk of glass caught in my front tire) but it was a good opprotunity to teach my riding partner how to change a flat. I didn't realize she didn't know how. She carries equipment, but always one of the guys fixes it although she told me once it happened one she was alone so she hitched a ride with a cowboy So, 35 miles to start the 2007 log. Forgot to say yesterday, ended up with 3760 miles for 2006. Trying to make 4000 for 2007! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.