Based on the overnight temperature near freezing I was not expecting to get to ride today but around 2:30 the temperature made it to 65 degrees on my weather station with clear blue skies. I had been watching the Ohio State vs. Michigan football game and Ohio State seemed to have the game under control. So I switched over to the University of Cincinnati vs. UConn football game. My Alma mater, University of Cincinnati, was not fairing so well against UConn. It has been a tough year for the Bearcats. The last three seasons have been beyond belief but the string seems to be broken this year. With that sad note I decided a ride on the bike trails on the Motobecane 700HT MTB was called for.

It was cool in the shade and the breeze of 4 mph seemed to be a little stronger with the chilly bite it had. Fortunately I had dressed warm enough with leg warmers, two long sleeve jerseys, and my wind breaker jacket. Full finger gloves were needed as well. The trail route I chose was different form the one I ride when it is dark since I can go on more of the trails when it is daylight. I did come upon two other serious MTB riders (my definition: helmet and an actual MTB).

This was a nice break from putting up Christmas decorations also. Tomorrow the weather is supposed to warm up to 67 degrees and clear skies. I hope to go for a road ride then.

Today’s ride information:

• November miles 293.05 (I was not expecting to make t to 300 for November. This will help get me to the 5,000)
• YTD miles 4896.02

11-27-2010 Ride Data and map

Additional charts, weathr and map.

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