Christmas Eve 2021.  Going to hit 60 degrees today.  Winds from the South at 15 mph.  Therefore, it looks like a ride to Magnolia...35 miles.  Weather in central Illinois has been relatively mild with temperatures in the 40s occasionally hitting the 50s.  In fact, last Wednesday the temp went to the 70 degree mark with strong winds from the SSW.  At that time I rode to Spring Valley, a total of 50 miles.  It was my quickest tip that distance since my TKR.  I covered the distance in two and a half hours.  That is about 19 mph.  Not bad for an old geeser.  My facebook page had that information with the cravat it was the first time I have biked that distance in the middle of December in central Illinois. I guess that global warming thing is real so I will take advantage of the warm weather.

On another note, with the surge in Covid, I need to decide whether or not to take our Florida vacation.  We are to vacation in Key West and have all accommodations paid.  Riding along the Keys on a bike was something I was really looking forward to.  But, even though we are all fully vaxed and boosted getting Covid is still a possibility given the interaction with others who might be infected.  Airports, hotels, and restaurants are all places said to be prime areas for spreading the disease.  So, I have about a week to decide what to do before we can't cancel without penalty.  Time will tell.  Happy Holiday Season to all.

 

 

Well well, it's been awhile since my last post.  Weather has been on and off.  I'm getting about 200 miles of bicycling a week outside and the rest of my riding are in my basement on my trainer.  My biking distances outside still remain around 30-35 miles per outing.  I was able to make a 40 miler to Bloomington last week and a 40 miler to Magnolia.  The good news is that Wednesday next week the temperature is going to be near 70 here in the middle of December.  20 mph winds from the south will help push me on a 50 miler to Spring Valley.  I could check but I do not think I have had an outside ride of that length that late in the year.  Must be this global warming thing but the best bet is we are having another el nino winter.  As I ride and reflect, I am reminded that still traversing those distances at my age is something to be proud of.  Which reminds me that most of my riding buddies are as old or older and are still engaged in cycling events.  They are all and inspiration for me.  Next post will not be as long between entries.