Those of that are fortunate to have rides in the middle of winter- with the cold and the rain and the winds- Thank goodness that the extra year has given us a bit of common sense to ride on someones elses birthday.

I normally try to get in a long ride around my birthday and most years I manage it. In fact most of my Sunday rides are near my birthday distance- but this year- Too much going on and the weather is against me. The Birthday ride- in my opinion- Should be down to the pub with a bunch of mates and they pay- The ride your age ride- can be done when the weather improves and can be any time- Even if you live in San Diego. Have heard that SD has been having some horrendous weather with a doubling of the years rain falling in just a week and wind strength means you can fly a kite- if you run fast enough.