Chill in the Hills; Hill Country New Year's Ride

New Year's day was a blast, literally. It was a blast of cold air hitting my face for 52 miles in a 20 mph wind. The wind was against us all morning no matter which direction we were riding. It's funny how often this is the case; you ride a route out and back, the wind is in your face on the way out and upon your return you are up against it yet again. It really likes to swirl around cyclists sometimes, but that is good, adversity is healthy for the soul and makes for a more challenging experience (always remember the journey is the thing) Temperature on Friday was 37 at the start and about 51 when we finished. To say the least we were cold, but we were invigorated to have begun the new year by getting out and taking on 2010 head on as opposed to sitting home and waiting for it to hit us. I believe a new tradition was born, the New Year's Day Frost-Cyclefest-mark it down Smokey, we will roll.

-I may be premature, surely you don't have a tradition unless you do it more than once? We shall see if my companions and I are willing to make the jaunt next year.

Happy New Year's everyone; cheers!