Real Winter

In spite of all of my hopes to the contrary, real winter has obviously arrived: highs below zero, air temperatures as low as -20, day time high hasn't been in the double digits for a week. I've cycled outside this year in much colder temperatures than I ever anticipated, as low as 12 - 15 degrees, but there is NO WAY I'm going out below 10 degrees, let alone sub-zero. So, I'm becoming reacquainted with my trainer.

It's not all down side, I guess. The trainer certainly provides a consistent work out if nothing else. No down hills, no 5 minute waits at stop lights, no other interruptions to mess with my heart rate. Just steady, aerobic work. And strength work. I'm ready to ride outside, though. It's supposed to get to 15 on Sunday, so I may have to go out, even if it's only for an hour. Next year: beater Mountain bike and fenders for my winter road bike.