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what I thought was going to be a beautiful ride home ended up being ride home in the rain. I was cold and wet. what a bummer. But any day on a bike is better than being in a car.

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well I WAS cold this morning guys, and I had my pants on. I didn’t wear a full jacket but did have a light windbreaker on. It was cold guys. I even thought about ear muffs but didn’t put them on. I did wish I had gloves that covered my fingers. they were cold. so don’t laugh at me when you pass me. Grin. I want the 90’s to come back but I am determined to keep riding. I love those 15 miles in the morning and in the afternoon. Best part of my day. As long as it doesn’t get to icy.

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I ride through Old town every day morning and night and have yet to see anyone getting a ticket. I will add that I rarely see cyclist stopping at stop signs too. But it is frustrating to come to a complete stop at a stop sign when there are no cars or anyone around. I slow down to an almost stop but do not put my foot down. I will be watching for them this coming week. There are times when cyclists do fly through the intersections but for the most part I think they are looking to see if cars are coming. The are only a couple that slow down as much as I do.

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Had to wear a jacket this morning. I am not ready for Fall and certainly not ready for the W___ter word. No no say it aint so….. I don’t want to be cold.

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I am in

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@Geoff 114270 wrote:

I’ll try to make it.

yaaa a chance to go to a happy hour. It is on my way home now that I work at a new place.

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My feet were very wet but they didn’t bother me to much I s just very grateful I could clip in and not worry about slipping of the pedal. It amazed me how loud passing cars seemed in the rain.

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made it home, the advice to keep my glasses on was awesome. I looked through the water spots and did well. it was slow going and around miles 10-15 I thought I was nuts then by mile 19 I was very proud of myself. was completely soaked but I did okay. I was mostly warm. only hands got a bit chilled. Really glad I have clip in cycling shoes so that I didn’t have to worry about my feet slipping. No something I would like to do everyday but I survived it. Glad it doesn’t pour like that everyday. thanks all for giving me courage.

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note to self buy cycling cap.

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Thanks liz M. I am just going to be realistic, if at mile 125 I feel like it is too much I will stop. I am crazy but not nuts. Somehow I think there is a distinction. Who knows, I have read some accounts of it and it does seem daunting. We will see how I do, as long as I do more than 125 it will be a new record for me and that will be exciting. As for going out to fast that never seems to be a problem for me I will have to go out fast enough. I just plan on seeing if I can complete the challenge if not, no big deal.

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the beast ready to ride again.

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nope I went with the black, I think I look scarier on the black. Didn’t want my specialized to be jealous, I have gotten used to her black color. Need to look tough while I am out touring.
LIZ W.

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I of course will be on my BRAND SPANKING NEW Surly Troll this weekend. It is a small as I am only about 5’4. But I am sure it is pure beauty…..

I will post pictures as soon as I pick her/him up. Haven’t decided on the gender yet I will have to meet him/her and then decide. I am currently thinking she is a beast.

LIZ W

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Just checked my new surly troll will be in so has arrived and is being built. So excited to test it out. yaa for spring

LIZ W.

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I am marshaling the shortest distance. Need to get my bike legs back, I was a slacker all winter. I totally regret taking the winter off. Next year I will ride all winter.

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