Yesterday I pulled on 6 layers and went out for a 4 hour ride in torrential rain and gail force winds. It was grim - struggling to stay verticle let alone move at any sensible pace. I struggled on and gradually felt my body freezing as the water penetrated through each layer and got closer to my skin. Just when I thought I the weather was turning and I would be fine - given the soon approaching long hill that I knew would warm me up - I got a flat.
I have never fixed a road puncture before - not on the side of a road anyway - but had that tyre off and new tube in within seconds. Needs must... I was extraordinarily proud of myself (and laughed heartily (inside) at my male companion who struggled feebly before I took over).
4 hours seems like a long ride but my legs felt pleasingly strong. I got my nutrition and hydration spot on and coped with the weather with the resolve and commitment required of a 24 hour racer. No point wishing the time away - just get on with it.
Today the weather is worse but I only have a recover ride to worry about plus a few car trips (which stress me out far more).
Bring on the summer.
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Keep it up! Rain is better than snow most days right? Let me rephrase better than 12 inches of snow right? Way to keep those wheels on the ground
Thanks betty. It's great getting your comments.
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