This morning I took the dog out for a walk and the weather was BEAUTIFUL.
It couldn't have been nicer.
Originally my plan had been to stick in a movie and ride a long trainer session today, but since the weather was so nice I knew I couldn't pass up a chance for a nice outside ride.
After bringing the dog back, I quickly changed and packed up the D70 for an outside ride adventure with Monster Camera. I intended to connect some trails together to find some nice scenary, take breaks to play with the camera, and just enjoy the afternoon outside.
However, as I rode away from the house, I noticed the air felt colder than when I had walked the dog... despite now wearing winter tights, booties, long sleeved jersey, coat, hat, and heavy gloves.
Ok, I'll warm up as I ride.
But after a few minutes, it wasn't warming up. I hit the dirt trails and they were so tacky that it felt like riding through a can of Play-Doh. So I diverted back onto the road, changing my plans and route to meet the conditions. I kept pedaling (into a monster headwind by the way) and looked up and noticed that a big block of dark clouds had moved overhead. Ah, yes, the weather was changing. Quickly.
So, here I am, after a whoppin' 30 minute ride, back in the warmth of my own home. Despite the gorgeous weather this morning, I guess it is the middle of January after all.
Tomorrow the trainer and I have an 86 minute date while we watch "Open Season" together.
Sigh.
2 comments:
Marni, what a bummer! I'm so sorry about your bummer of a ride. It's always disappointing when you have plans for a nice refreshing work out and de-stress time and things get caboshed. I hope that the ride tomorrow on the trainer helps some.
Next time you must come to bike camp.
And Meredith wants your cookie secrets. Hmmmmmmmmmmm!
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