OK, no need to fool myself any longer that I'm going to salvage this year's biking season with a bunch of mid-to-late November rides. The weather here on Long Island is dipping too far below my comfort level now and I just don't have it in me this year to bundle up and hit the roads or the trails anymore.

Perhaps next year, when I am settled in my new job and it hits me that I am pushing 50, I will be inspired to get back in shape and do a multi-day ride or two, like the old days (2-3 years ago).

For now, though, I wish you all some great winter rides, and I will be back to chat in the spring!