Finally. The roads are clear. The temperature is above freezing. The wind is only 5mph. Of course, there was still a fog advisory and it was only 34 degrees, but hey, that’s why God made pants. It’s funny, because I’ve been riding the stationary bike at the gym, and while I knew very well that it was NOT going to be the same as being on the road, I forgot how much MORE riding on the road is. At the gym, for instance, you don’t have to worry about ice, potholes, road kill, mean drivers, piles of leftover salt, snowy patches, wind, cold temperatures, and hills. And if you get tired on the stationary bike, you can just get off and get into your car and drive home. On the road, you have to pedal all the way back home. It was a good ride, despite the unique challenges of February Cycling. I only got chilled at the very end, when my feet went completely numb and my neck glands felt like they were going to shoot snot like some gross sci-fi creature. But it wasn’t anything a hot shower and three cups of a lovely Golden Yunnan tea couldn’t fix. Now I am enjoying the glow of virtue from having hit the road. But there is still a long way to go.
Say it with me: How do you spell out of shape? A-L-L-Y-S-O-N! yaaaAAAYYYY ALLYSON!!
Muddy:
I also took a booty shot of my lovely skunk-striped behind. Love riding in wet conditions. I’m not going to post it though, don’t want you all looking at my bum!
I thought you spelled out of shape F-A-I-T-H. Huh, I must have been wrong. So glad the temp has eased enough for you to get out on the road. 🙂