My riding friend who I ride a lot with and admire is a 65 year old guy and has done so much with riding. He is a good friend. We email back and fourth a lot during the day. Today he sends me an email:

"let me say this in a kind way!

you need to start making some smarter decisions when it comes to riding your bike.
Riding in 25 mph winds at 6 in the morning is not normal.

My guys that spin with me are dedicated fast bikers but laugh when I ask them if they are going out in this wind.

I felt bad that no one was able to ride with you on the weekend so I offered to ride in center city.
With the temp at 35 tomorrow and 17 mph winds there is no enjoyment other than the fact we said we were riding and everyone thinks we are nuts.

Sunday with 35 temp and 12 mph wind is just as bad.

Do I need to ride on either day? No way! just wanted to give you a chance to ride, I got plenty to do right here that will keep me busy.

I know you have the gung ho attitude, but how long can your body keep going at this rate?"