1/2/06

First ride of the new year. I found myself outside this morning and thought "Huh, it's actually kinda warm today. Maybe I'll go for a ride." Went home, got myself together, and set out for Barrington. There's a nice little 18 (or so) mile route down the bike path, around some neighborhoods, and back up to Providence.

Turns out it was NOT actually warm. Not warm. Yeah, those earlier reports were misguided. It wasn't bitter, but there was snowmelt all over the place so I was pretty wet before I even got out of the city. I couldn't stop working, though, or I'd really get cold, so I just hammered the entire time. The only way out is through. It was a good ride, nice to not feel like a candy-ass little baby and actually go outside.

The only negative was the coating of sand and crap that splashed up all over my rig. The bike is amazingly effective at transporting all that stuff into my house, particularly since I don't have a hose. Half an hour of cleaning later and we're good to go for next time. Sure, it'll more than likely be on the trainer, but whatever.