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Old 04-09-08 | 09:55 AM
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Flimflam
Raving looney
 
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada

Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)

Wet this morning, started off luke warm and nice - ended up being pretty well soaked - I chose today as my first day to ride in shorts for the year too. That wasn't so much a problem, though my calves tightened up with the cold - my shoes/socks were soaked, and I wore only thin wool gloves which got soaked. I'm glad I made the call to stop and put my jacket on when I did

Despite the poor clothing/lack of waterproofing choice, wasn't a bad ride at all - the last 5 miles I sagged a fair bit, but got here in 2:10 of riding time (33 miles over relatively flat land) so only around 10 mins slower than last weeks full ride in.

Might not complete the full commute today, if it's still really wet out I don't think I'll bother due to not having a good waterproofing solution for my gloves - I can always put budget booties aka grocery bags over my shoes (which I regret not packing now ) - just wasn't all too enjoyable after mile 25, and I might go straight home and rest up for the night.
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