The first day of winter is here and 80 degrees or more was too. By the time I got home from work and left for my ride the temperature had dropped to 72 degrees. No extra clothing required for this ride (well I did wear a long sleeve jersey and a short sleeve one). With clear skies, full moon and a light 9 mph SSW wind the ride was good. At times when I get the winter cold blues I think I need to go to Australia for the winter but with 80 degrees in Houston I can save the airfare. Christmas lights are in full force but the icicle lights look out of place and should be melting with the warm weather.

I was going to replace the halogen lamp in my headlight but I did not have the correct bulb. A stop at Lowe’s tomorrow should take care of that. Today I was reading a European mountain bike magazine and they had a review on some lights. It seems to be confusing on how bright a light will be and their numbers and pictures did not help show the distance the lights would throw a beam. I am wondering if a LED bulb in my headlamp will be as bright or brighter than what I have now. The LED’s draw less power so my battery might go two days between charges. I will have to check out the choices at Lowe’s.

The miles update:

• December miles 168.25 (I may make 200 yet)
• YTD miles 5101.57 (made it!!)

12-21-2010 Ride Data and Map

Additional charts, weather and map. (Click on the picture to enlarge)

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