Originally Posted by
noglider
My route is too close to perfect for me to complain about that. For one thing, my "record" on segments is just not important. I have to stop at very few lights.
This morning, it's raining lightly and still in the 50s. I decided to ride in it, and it was fine. I should have worn my hat under my helmet and my gloves. It was very foggy, and visibility across the river was nearly zero. It was actually quite beautiful. I guess bike traffic was light, because I went very slowly (for me), and no one passed me. I'm relearning how to ride slowly, as I haven't done it much recently.
Yes, that Hudson path is indeed really nice, and a great way to go North/South by bike. I'm riding up 1st ave every night, and of course there is a traffic light on every single street corner, plus turning cars during green lights on every other block. I'm not into setting records on these "segments" either, but I'm always curious to compare my results with my own results from prior days, to understand the effects of weather, gearing, bike selection, but the variables make that nearly impossible.
Yeah, this morning was quite nice, despite the spitting rain. I'll take it over gusty winds any day.