December 27th is usually very cold, snowy or both around these parts. But today it was so nice, 50° plus and a light wind, I was able to do a 40 miler. At the end of December in central Illinois it is very unusual but I'll take it. My winter biking usually occurs when I go to Florida but if this continues I may have to forego my Florida trips. Yeah right not going to happen.

 

Update- All rides now are on my trainer in the basement.  Unfortunately, as I get older, many of the joint problems that were incurred at a younger age are now catching up with me.  While the replaced knee is not a problem, the hip that was broken and repaired with screws, is now acting up on me.  The nonsurgical  shoulder is having attacks which are quite painful.  I suspect it's arthritis but it has not been diagnosed as such.  This is the same shoulder I have had two shots in and the last one didn't last long.  Afraid to have it checked because I know a shoulder replacement is forthcoming. These afflictions are currently being controlled with doses of Tylonal. So, I will continue as long as I possibly can until I can no longer endure the pain. Then I will take the appropriate steps.   Hopefully, my next big cycling adventure will be my annual trek to Key West.  Doing the Marathon to Key West 50 miler is still on my agenda so let's hope it happens.  Enough of my whining and complaining.  Stay tuned.