Yesterday was extremely windy, as well as cold, so I was happy to stay home and compose, working on a commission—a former student, who is getting married next June, wants me to write a song for soprano and guitar for use in the wedding. That was a nice alternative to getting out there and battling the elements.
Today the wind is supposed to increase throughout the day, so it was a priority for me to ride early. When I began, about 8:15, it was mostly sunny. I wore my cloth fall gloves, which are much more comfortable.
But I also tucked my clumsier, heavier, warmer winter ones into my coat "just in case."
The 26° temperature and mild breeze (15 mph from the southwest) had gently encouraged me to switch gloves after a couple of miles. Those same conditions beat out of me any fleeting thoughts I had of doing two round trips to Marsh Park. So I settled for a single round trip, riding the 10.2 miles in 1:17.
Looks like 3000 miles for the year is within reach. Assuming that the weather holds, and the snow stays away.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dale. It's disappointing, as I did 3500 last year and was aiming for 4000 this year. But, to use a current phrase that I dislike, "it is what it is."
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