20 January 2008

Using Multiple Rides to Beat the Cold!

Ride #: 22 & 23
Date: January 20
Miles: 11.5
January Miles: 366
Time: 1:04:00
Temperature: 13 [WC= -4], 10 [WC= -6]
Weather: Overcast, light snow, windy/Clear skies, full moon, windy

Picked up some glove liners at REI this afternoon. Wore them tonight, but will have to try them on a longer ride to draw any conclusions. Rode to Church again tonight. Weather was a little overcast and windy. Slow slog into the wind on the way there. Roads in the sub were a little dicey going out so I stuck to the main roads in light snow. Got out late due to a business meeting after services. Was anxious to get started home. Wasn't sure how the roads would be. Turns out the main roads were still fine. Took it slow to be safe. The skies were mostly clear and the full moon was a welcome companion tonight. Breaking the day up into four rides let me log some decent mileage for such a cold day.

2 comments:

amidnightrider said...

It's always nice to bump into a fellow commuter on the web. I saw you on bikjournals, linked to your website and read a bit.

I read Jill's "Up in Alaska" blog also. Gives me the chills simply thinking about riding in that. It's what we are accustomed to I suppose.

See you around.

The re-awakening of an Athlete said...

Just stumbled on your blog. Got to reading some of it-a bit of interesting information. Just thought to leave a note saying I visited. Take care and stay warm