Originally Posted by
Tundra_Man
When I arrived, there was a handwritten sign on the door that said, "Closed for blizzard." So I had to ride back home with no bagels. I have since learned in these situations to call first to make sure they're open. LOL
I guess even in Sioux Falls, you have stuff that people consider to be extreme weather.
Today I once again trekked to the DOE to get my background check past the logjam. The bureaucrats were surprisingly pleasant and efficient. They did it quickly. I have a feeling the background check was done long ago, and someone had to press an APPROVE button or something. And this is what people are waiting months for? Ah well.
The weather forecast said it would rain lightly, but the rain soon became moderate. It's a bit nerve racking to ride in rain in heavy traffic. Half of the 4-mile course is on bike paths, so thank you. I didn't get cold, so thank you. I should have taken my glasses off, because they made my vision worse with all of the rain. My rim brakes require more planning (early braking) in the rain.
I got home and hosed my bike off. It didn't look that dirty, but when I pointed the hose at the rims, I was surprised at how much black water ran off. Wiped the chain with a rag, oiled the chain, wiped again. I'm so glad I can do this living in an apartment building.