Very windy Tuesday ride
This Ride: 19.4 miles
Kona Distance: 5,242.9 miles
Month to date: 201.9 miles
2010 Total: 5,734.4 miles (265.6 to go for 6,000)
The forecast was for wind and cold. The forecasters were right. It was 22 degrees and 17 mph winds at 5:30 this morning. That was enough for one friend to stay home, but 5 of us met up for what still proved to be a nice ride. Unfortunately, the wind was in our faces on the way home rather than at our backs (which is the preferred way to end a ride). There were a few very light snow flurries and we had to watch for ice on the trail.
I learned a couple of things this morning.
- In the dark, that grey paint on the trail is ice with a dusting of snow on it.
- Chapstick is used on the outside of the nose to help keep it warm.
My big news is that I’m planning a 207k (128.8 miles) mile ride on Friday. Three of us are riding the “Sailing Down To Solomon’s” Permanent starting at 6 am. That will be my longest ride ever.
Rev Rider 
Very impressive, with the forecast being what it is. You’ve almost pushed through the “what should I where?” question to the other side. It simply will never warm up during the entire day, so just wear your “max protection” outfit and have fun!