Splotchy rain and wet roads were the conditions for the final ride of 2010. When I started the ride the clouds thick and low but the roads were only damp but within a couple of miles I ran into light rain. It was not long though before the rain stopped so I figured this would be a splotchy rain type of ride. And so it was with period of light rain and wet roads. This is not my favorite riding conditions but the temperature was 68 degrees and it was the last day of the year. Needless to say I did not see any other riders.

I did not really need the windbreaker jacket for the temperature but it was best for the light rain. The long sleeve jersey was appreciated as well. I did get to try out my new L. Garneau leg warmers. These do not have the ankle zippers like my old ones but the fit was just right. I also have a new waterbottle cage on my Motobecane Le Champion. Combined with the Camelbak Podium Chill bottle and it was just right. The water was cold until the end of the ride but the temperature was not that hot either.

The final mileage for 2010:

• December miles 228.85
• 2010 Total miles 5162.17 (2009 miles = 5225.74)

12-31-2010 Ride Data

Additional charts, weather and map.

[nggallery id=163]