The ride followed the Wabash Cannonball to the east from Monclova Elementary School consisting of Mike and Jacqueline, Hubert, Chris, Jim and myself. Hubert road his recumbent trike.
It was my first ride of the year and it was a good ride. While the pace was a little slow it was also my first ride in over 2 months and I was more than a little curious as to how well (or poorly) I might ride.
That said, the warm sun help against the cold breeze. I dressed as best I could and included my balaclava. Feet and hands were cold but I felt ok elsewhere. After about 20 minuets or so my hands and feet warmed up perhaps due to my core having warmed up sufficiently.
Once on County Rd 1 the ride got colder mostly due to less sun. The same going east on Reed and through Oak Opening to the North Fork; "frozen toezen".
Anyway, given a 24 ºF ride, I found it not all that bad and am looking forward to more.
MXS: 20.4 mph.
Weather Conditions: 1300 hours. Partly to mostly cloudy and cold. Winds mostly WNW from 3.5 to 6.9 mph.
Min: 24 Avg: 25 Max: 27 ºF
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