Have I mentioned that I love to ride my bicycle? Yes? Oh well today was a bit of an exception. I went for a ride with some friends this morning at 9:30am. 37 degrees, plus I haven't ridden much since October (I know I can't believe it either, how did that happen? I still don't get how it is mid December already...)
SO today was a bit different for me. I thought I was adequately clothed. bandanna, ear warmer, helmet. Long sleeve jersey, short sleeve jersey, windbreaker. biking gloves, cheapie cotton gloves. Biking shorts, leg warmers. 2 pair of socks, shoes. NOT ENOUGH, especially on the feet. One of the other girls was gracious enough to turn around with me about 1/3 of the way into the ride. We hadn't even made it off the trail system yet. But I was done! My toes were completely numb and I thought for sure they would have freezer burn! (I wonder if toes, like ice cream are ruined after freezer burn?) I think freezer burn must be one step from frost bite...and I was there! To top it off my arms were soaking wet under the wind breaker because it would not allow the water out...no wind in=good, no sweat out=bad. I was huffing and puffing for all I was worth as well, the fitness and stamina on the bike is hard to come, easy to go-you'd think I would remember that and keep on my bike!!!
Anyway, I'm back on the bike. I thoroughly enjoyed the company and conversation on the ride. I am planning to give Utah Hill a try tomorrow, despite the freezer burn of today. I'll let you know how it goes.
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