When I left for my ride today I checked the temperature gauge that’s outside my window, and it said 61 degrees. Hah! It may have been that warm right there, dangling off of my window, however I can confirm that it wasn’t even close to being that warm up on the mountain, and not even in the shade 100 yards away on Miller Ave.
As I rode up the grade today to the West Point Inn, I would freeze in the shade, and then warm up slightly once that I was back in the sun. It may be that I’ve lost weight and therefore have less of a “protective layer.” I’m not going to over think this since the solution is pretty darn simple, wear more layers. I’ll be frequenting the bros at Tam Bikes this weekend, and stocking up on winter gear before I freeze my toes off.
Other than the cold, the day was absolutely beautiful, and the skies virtually clear. Tomorrow the rains begin again, and if the local weathermen are right, I’ll be riding in the afternoon after the main event passes through in the morning. We’ll see how things play out.
I’ve taken multiple shots of the picnic tables that line the outside edge of the intersection of Railroad Grade and Old Stage, oh, and also the Nora Trail. I’m really interested in watching the angle of the light as it goes through the seasons. You can see just how low the sun was today by looking at the shadows being cast from the west. It will fun for me to look back at these photos next year.
Well, I’m going to keep it short tonight. I have laundry to do, food to cook, a loving dog to walk, a dozen other things that are lingering on my plate right now. Aack!
Distance: 18.00 miles
Calories burned: 1,405
Time: 1:42:56 hours
Elevation gain: 2,065
Garmin Connect ride details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/19231884
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