A day on the road, outside!

Feeling like shipwrecked souls who just spotted in the distance a "rescue-ship", the weathermen of Minnesota sent words of delight to two certain bicycle worshipping fair weather folks. Ah yes, 40 degrees! Looks like I will get my outdoor bike ride this month after all! I personally can't believe that I'm excited about 40 degrees, but I am. The roads in Marshall are still icy and filthy, so Mike advised me to not ride in town---but to drive just outside the town limits (sigh), park and go from there.

And as much as I hate driving to go on a bike ride, the prospects of not riding inside are too great, so drive I will. How about that? In addition, the next few days are all above freezing and so this snow may melt before January. And with all the global warming, we may be in store for a mild winter yet, even if it started off with a harsh bang!

I have to remind myself that 40 degrees isn't "warm"--just warmer. It feels warm to not freeze when peeking your head out the door in the morning, even though it is technically just about freezing. And on a bike it's always cooler because of the breeze. But after a month almost of riding the trainer, I am gonna brave the elements for a few hours on my bike.

Nice! Have a lovely Thursday!