It has been 12 days since I last rode Vlad. Coincidentally enough, it has also been 12 days since we last saw the sun. Oh wait, I think it broke through the clouds for approximately 4 minutes today and once for 15 minutes last Tuesday. In all reality I am dying to ride my mountain bike. He's getting lonely hanging out on the bike stand in the basement. Poor Vlad. Poor me.
I know some people embrace riding in inclement weather, I however have not reached that level of oneness with the rain. I can ride in the snow, winter winds, ice, and cold with no problems. When it rains, though, I just cringe at the thought of getting on my bike and riding at high velocities while soaking wet. Hypothermia is not fun for me.
On the other hand, I have no qualms about running in the rain so that has been the training plan as of late. One of my co-workers and I have been meeting at the office at 6 a.m. three times a week and running between 4-6 miles...in the rain. I cannon lie - I am really enjoying our runs and getting a workout in prior to the work really energises me for the duration of the day.
But I am still dreaming of mountain biking. Especially now that Trevor has his new ride...please, please stop raining! Please?
Anyway these are photos from the last time we rode, it was September 19 in Letchworth State Park - Finger Lakes Trail. *sigh* It was a beautiful day. I miss the sun....
And my stripied socks miss carbon bike shoes....
I know some people embrace riding in inclement weather, I however have not reached that level of oneness with the rain. I can ride in the snow, winter winds, ice, and cold with no problems. When it rains, though, I just cringe at the thought of getting on my bike and riding at high velocities while soaking wet. Hypothermia is not fun for me.
On the other hand, I have no qualms about running in the rain so that has been the training plan as of late. One of my co-workers and I have been meeting at the office at 6 a.m. three times a week and running between 4-6 miles...in the rain. I cannon lie - I am really enjoying our runs and getting a workout in prior to the work really energises me for the duration of the day.
But I am still dreaming of mountain biking. Especially now that Trevor has his new ride...please, please stop raining! Please?
Anyway these are photos from the last time we rode, it was September 19 in Letchworth State Park - Finger Lakes Trail. *sigh* It was a beautiful day. I miss the sun....
And my stripied socks miss carbon bike shoes.... 
2 comments:
I thought of you this morning as Kyle was running a trail race at Mendon. There was a Duathlon going on at the same time. I stood just outside transition watching with amazement as each athlete transitioned. When Kyle finished his race, he must have read my mind and asked if you ever do duathlons. I hope you get some good riding weather soon!
Thanks Carly! Me too! I am amazed with Kyle's athleticism - he should try duathalons! (I on the other hand am too slow in the running part to actually race on foot - I love racing on bike though :)
We need to get coffee (chai) soon...
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