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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Rain and ice...

Woke up to pouring rain on icy streets. Began to ponder how do I manage riding in this? Riding indoors on a stationary bike for me is mentally painful and I can handle only an hour it seems, that's it. Riding for hours outside is mentally delightful for me. So therefore is the reason I have bikes for all seasons and clothing to follow.

Checking the radar showed most of the rain storm would be passed through by noon. So I visit with my papa and then riding it would be.

The ride out of town on a paved trail on hard packed snow was a rough ride over frozen foot prints on slick ice. A lot of hard bouncing

Riding today took a lot focus to keep the tire side down. Slick wet ice was most the ride.

 
At 20 miles out and a couple of close calls of almost going down on the ice I decided to turn around. Take my time and get home without bodily damage.  Trying to keep my focus was first on my agenda. Watching every rut, the changes in ice and snow as I rolled along. Having went down hard last year and ending up having rotator cuff surgical repairs I wanted to avoid that feel you get before you crash and one of your tires starts to slide slightly to the side. Which is almost always followed by a hard body slam to the  ground.

6 comments:

Harry Legge's Cycling Blog said...

Glad you stayed up.

mrbill said...

You the man Dave and I'm glad you didn't bounce.

mrbill said...

I hope I get approved

Wilma said...

I read your blog often, but don't comment much. I admire you so much for riding in all kinds of weather. I am 71 and just got a new bike for Christmas. It has been a long time since I have ridden, but want to get back to be able to ride some of the wonderful trails we have here in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. This is nothing like you do, but I still want the experience of being able to ride and observe nature. I have some arthritic problems, but I am hoping riding will strengthen my body. Keep on keeping up, Mr. Dave!

MrDaveyGie said...

Thanks Tom, we can speak from experiences how injuries can sure ruin a good ride.

MrBill you have life time approval. You rock!!

Thanks Wilma, I appreciate your kind words. YES, and good for you for getting back to bicycling. Take your time, listen to your body, and enjoy.

mrbill said...

Don't do Facebook anymore, hope I'm not missing any Jewels