We usually work on President's Day. This year we had it off. I don't know why. I don't even care why. It was a nice surprise and made for a WONDERFUL weekend. The highlight was probably our bike ride on Monday.
Think about it. A.Bike.Ride. In.February.
We were so blessed to have decent weather. It was by no means warm, but it was warm enough (35-40deg) and sunny with no ice or snow or rain or wind. Dressed appropriately, it was quite pleasant.
And it was a Monday. A holiday Monday in February. Which meant the bike trails weren't crowded at all. We saw some cyclists, enough to know were weren't alone out there, but not many. And our 24.8 mile ride seemed like just the right distance given that I haven't been out on my bike since October. Far enough to be a challenge, but not too far.
Now I've got the itch. I want to get back out on my bike again. And soon.
Hi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that your bike ride went well:) I need to get a bike, it sounds like fun and would be an excellent cross training option!
35-40 degrees is not nearly warm enough to tempt me to get outside on my bike, but I'm so glad you had a good ride!!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of bike do you have? I am researching one to train for my first sprint tri... any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteMe too! Unexpected day off. Only I had to look after a 4 y.o. We still had fun!
ReplyDeleteI can see you did too!
OH I am thinking about it girl! I can't wait for the snow to melt and temps to rise... i wanna get out there and ride!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your unexpected day off!
I'm jealous. I'm jealous. I'm jealous. I'm jealous. I'm happy you had a great ride. I'm jealous. I'm jealous. I'm jealous. It snowed today here and we are expecting an ice storm tonight and you rode outside. OUTSIDE!
ReplyDeleteDid I say I'm jealous? Well, I am. Dang, I bet you'll even do it again. Sigh.
:)
That just sounds so pleasant :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds chilly to me but I'm glad you liked it. ;) 41 degrees has been my lowest.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect way to spend an unexpected Monday off!
ReplyDeleteoh nooooooo... I draw the limit in the forties! Brave brave soul :-)
ReplyDeletei'm dying to get back out on the bike. sooo ready. it will be time soon enough.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteWe never get President's Day off, and I don't know why.
i'm jealous you got the day off AND had "warm" weather! 40 or lower is still a little too chilly for me to be on the bike, i'm a wimp :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! :) We're having great Feb. weather too. Today it's sunny and almost 60 degrees! Crazy!! (I only wish I weren't sick - then I'd be out for a bike or a run to enjoy it.) Hope your good weather continues so you can scratch that itch with more biking! :)
ReplyDeleteSo jealous that you had weather decent enough to ride outside! I don't care how many layers I'd need, I'd get out there too, if only the streets weren't wet from snow (or melting snow) and salt :( Not good for my bike.... Sigh. Guess I'll wait!
ReplyDeleteYay for riding outside! I think I need lessons from you on how to dress for riding in the cold. I couldn't seem to wear enough to ride in even 40 -45 degs.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you made awesome use of your day off!
ReplyDeleteI've tagged you on my blog! :)
ReplyDeletePS... Happy bike riding!
Sounds like a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteI am researching one to train for my first sprint tri... any suggestions?
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