Its a learning curve. Next week I pack extra clothes and some dry cloths so that I can actually use my touch phone when I need it. I suppose I could have pushed on. but I was getting really close to hypothermia and being disorientated on a bike isn't safe. Round 4 will be the winner. Besides, winning too easily is boring.
not a total loss. scouted out some more of the course, rode 80km half frozen, and got a decent photo op
I like old forts and this one is quite impressive.