It was a cold and gray day today. It’s really hard to get motivated to suit up to ride on days like today. There’s not a lot to look forward to except for the exercise. Not even the views from up on Mount Tamalpais were very interesting. Everything looks rather muted, although maybe it’s just that I’m feeling a bit muted today, and not for any particular reason Who knows why?I felt better and better as I rode up the mountain. I was taking it easy today so I dropped down one gear lower than I’d normally use on my way up the mountain. I’m trying to remember that I need to give my legs a break from time to time, so today I rode a little slower. I’m glad that I did.
The descent from the Wes Point Inn was really cold in spite of the many layers of clothing that I was wearing. I haven’t decided yet if it’s better for me to go downhill faster, which increases the wind chill and decreases the time that I’m descending, or to go slower in order to stay warmer, but prolongs the journey? Today I rode faster, and I regularly ran out of gears as I descended on the Panoramic Highway and Railroad Grade. There were very few people out on the mountain today, so I didn’t worry as much about hikers as I descended. Don’t get me wrong, I was still very cautious and wary of other trail users. As a rule of thumb, I slow for hikers, and usually stop for dogs (I like giving them a pet or two).
Distance: 17.86 miles
Calories burned: 1,598
Time: 1:52:12 hours
Elevation gain: 2,117 ft
Garmin Connect ride details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/21255477
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