Originally Posted by
sergeantnic
Just got home. Was pretty cold but I had some layers and a baklava. I was pretty slow but make it the 38.3 miles. Had to walk a couple of the hills as my legs were not prepared for those. Time to find the next one.
Congrats! You will do better as your cycling experience grows.
FYI... "baklava" is a pastry
What you wore was probably a "balaclava" which is a cloth head cover that leaves only the face exposed.
Cheers!