Historically, I've enjoyed riding well into November. Sometimes even a bit into December. Except for the last two years. The last two years have been the coldest Novembers I can remember, and like many of you I can remember the cold winters of the 60s, back when everyone was worried about the coming ice age. I've had 7 miles to go to make my year's goal, for going on a month now. It may come down to a do-or-die New Year's Eve ride.