Wow...it has been windy. I still don't know if it's always this windy or if I'm just paying more attention. Yesterday was too gusty with a backache to try to go out. Today, though, was only a bit breezy as I set out with over 60F! And, yes, it is still the first part of March! I set out in just bib shorts and short sleeve jersey. I almost wore a long sleeve but changed my mind. I did take my arm and knee warmers tucked into my back pockets, but then I was off by about 2pm.
It was great to be back out on the bike again. I got very sore at about four miles, but I just kept going. I've also had a pretty badly tweaked back, but I'm hoping that this will help stretch it out and strengthen it. I have to admit that I had far less back pain this summer when I was out all the time.
The temperature was perfect, but the gusts did get to me a bit when I was shifted to a lower gear and fighting against it, able only to reach about six mph. Funny when there was a time when my goal was to just maintain about ten mph! Once I got out of the open space a bit, the wind wasn't quite so bad, and I was able to make a 21.57-mile circuit. I never needed the warmers, it was so balmy out! I did notice that there's a bit of a noise now when I pedal, so I'm guessing I need to take a look at the chain and gears for needing greased....ah, the next thing to learn! Always something new!
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