Wow... the days are getting very cold here. It snowed a bit last night. I've gotten better at the dressing for the rides and I think I might actually have it down to a science. Although I did realize 2 very important things. #1...... I need a thermal water bottle... Even after filling my water bottle with warm water it froze about at the 14 miles mark and I was unable to get any water out of it unless I took the top off. Hence we stopped once we got into town to add some hot water. Thanks to some help.. hehehe... I was able to get the top off. Stopped to chat a bit with Rob the cycle shop owner... Was great to chat but... #2 lesson.... do not stop for more than just a moment on a cold ride. I stopped for about 15 minutes got back on the bike and within a few minutes I thought I might have to stop because my finger were about to fall off!!!! But trustly Ralph pulled me thru not to stop.. hunkered behind him at his wheel to get warm while pushing thru and soon after that fingers had a nice supply of warm blood flowing thru them. The wind was strong today. As Ralph would say, this wind is like riding thru mud. I even had a few flurries grace us.... OMG!!!
Stats:
Partner for the ride: Ralph
Distance 29.04 miles
Time 2:14
Average speed 13.6 mph
Temperature: 24 - with wind 14 mph
Route: Up and over Quaker Hill thru Patterson into Pawling and then back.
Ride type: climbing - Don't have grades or feet climbed but will update later.
What I took for this ride today: Brrrrrrr... It's really cold out there.... Oh and even if your not really up for a ride... do it anyway because you will feel better after. Although I'm still thawing out..
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