The weather FINALLY cleared a bit in NYC, so I got to ride for the first time in a month -- the last time, of course, being in New Zealand. So this was my first encounter with NYC winter riding in quite some time. I discovered that I didn't know how to dress for it; my former knowledge of what layers go with what temps, and in what quantities, seems to have dissipated in the clear New Zealand air.
Did just an easy trip to Nyack with four others, three of whom are substantially speedier than I and the other who's about my pace. Plus, rode the Surly -- my beloved tank, but with the steel and the rack, not exactly a speed demon. But they took it easy and except for the hills, I did just fine. And it's always good to ride with others more skilled than you.
Obviously it was great to be on the bike again. I can't get a good feel for what kind of shape I'm in. Time will tell.
If I were a good person I'd go to Bikram tonight. I'm not that good. But tomorrow the plan is personal training in the morning, and Bikram at night. Get in shape, get in shape, get in shape ...
And one of these days I'll take a picture again.
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