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I rode both Monday and Tuesday. The weather was pretty nice for this time of year. I wasn't the only one out enjoying the day. I saw a couple of E-bike riders both Monday and Tuesday. I saw a E-trike yesterday while I was out mowing. It's great to see the riders enjoying the technology.
It rained over night and the temperature has fallen. There is a stiff North wind blowing today. It doesn't look positive for a bike ride today.
 
I did not get to ride yesterday. It was just lousy out so I passed. I was able to get a good ride in today. It was warmer and the wind was less than 10 mph and most of the afternoon under 5. I got in 44 miles after a late start. I could not find my Bose that I ride with. I had them Tuesday but they seem to be gone today. I bought them sometime this summer after having one of my old buds fall apart. I would be upset losing my buds but way upset with them being so new. It's pretty crazy that I can't find them!
I didn't see any one riding today. It was in the low sixties but the lack of wind and lots of sunshine made for a great day to ride. Riding without my tunes had me listening to the bike. The brakes have no squeaks now that they are broke in. The tires still have a noise but nothing like when they were new. The bike motor has a noise about it. It is just the sound of it running but it is what people hear when I ride up behind a pair of walkers before they go to one side of the sidewalk so I can safely pass them. It was interesting listening to the bike. One day of listening is enough however. :)
 
It was decent riding weather today. The temperature raised into the low sixties mid afternoon though it was pretty windy. It wasn't just lousy windy but enough to eliminate all other riders. There were a few out walking their dog of just walking for exercise. I rode 36 miles and was out of battery. Yesterday, with less wind, I rode 44 miles and still had some power left. The wind really takes a toll. I think it is such a factor because I try not to slow my cadence when riding into the wind. I don't down shift and I don't up the assistance level. I just fight into the wind. By riding like that, I'm pedaling extra hard which is demanding more assistance through the torque of my pedaling. It's good work on my legs and obviously more work by the motor and battery.
 
I rode both Saturday and Sunday. It wasn't ideal weather but plenty doable. It rained all day Monday and I had cataract surgery this morning. I see an optometrist tomorrow with hopes to be cleared to drive and ride my bike. My eye is still dilated from the surgery this morning and is not handling light well. I have hopes that tomorrow will be a far better day.

The company that bought Juiced bikes has pledged to gather as much parts inventory that can be had from Juiced and their suppliers and make them available for purchase. There is some hope...
 
I had a follow up with my optometrist this morning. Naturally, I was hoping to be cleared to ride. I'm allowed to drive but not ride my bike. He insisted I take the week off. The wind, dust, and vibration concerned him so in good conscience he wouldn't allow it this week. Big bummer but I'll comply.
 
I cheated just a day or two. Today is to be the last decent day to ride for a while. It was just too tempting. I geared up and went riding this morning before the football games. It was in the upper fifties with a strong wind from the South. I rode for just a short while and was back home. The cold wind was like a knife in my eye and I was afraid of doing damage so I chickened out. I watched the noon games then tried riding again. It was now in the lower sixties with just a slight West wind. My loop is almost straight South and then back North. West winds are a non factor as for chill and wind whistling around my riding glasses. I didn't push it and avoided all bumps the best I could. I logged 24 miles and must say it felt great to ride.
 
I went riding yesterday. It was in the mid forties with zero wind. My bike was calling my name so I bundled up and took her for a spin. I stayed fairly warm in my winter kit but my hands got miserably cold. I was wearing some expensive wind resistant gloves but they fell short of protecting my hands. They sell wind screens that fit over ends of the handlebar and over the brake and gear selector. The rider slips his hand into protection and the wind is diverted around the hand. I might be investing in the product. I rode 13 miles yesterday and enjoyed the first 10. I was too cold to continue. Forty five degrees with a wind of 25 mph feels like 22° according to my windchill chart.
 
There was a single digit North wind blowing but I had to take advantage of the temps in the low sixties. I only rode 21 miles and was low on battery. I should have charged up after Sunday's ride or taken the other battery. It was all well and fine because I needed to take my wife to an appointment later. I came home and got out of my winter kit and relaxed. The ride was fun. Thank goodness there is a day now and then to unwind on the bike.
 
The temps were again in the low sixties this afternoon which demanded some bike time. I had meat in the smoker so my time was limited to ride. I logged 27 miles and only saw one other cyclist on my ride. It felt great to be riding but 62° and wind gusting into low double digits made for a cool ride. Tomorrow's weather is to be much the same. I hope the wind isn't terrible.
 
Not only did I not get my wish about the wind not being terrible today, it was overcast and cold as well. I won't get to ride next week because of cataract surgery tomorrow. I hope it warms up the week following.
 
My cataract surgery was rescheduled and it was half decent weather today so I logged 22 miles.
It was far from ideal weather with a brisk South wind and temps in the mid fifties. It was perfect weather for mid December however and I'm glad I had a chance to enjoy some bike time. I did see one other cyclist while riding.
 
It wasn't a necessarily nice day but was decent enough to ride. Temps in the low fifties with a North wind in the double digits made for marginal riding conditions this afternoon. I decided to ride and was glad I did. Though it was chilly, it was sunny and felt good to be out. I saw one other rider and two walkers out enjoying the day. I rode 31 miles before I called it a day.
 
Today was pretty much a carbon copy of yesterday. The only difference was the wind was out of the South today and the North yesterday. I was tied up most of the day but managed to squeak in a little ride just before dark. I only had time for sixteen miles but that was better than not riding at all. I didn't see anyone riding today.
 
Yesterday was cold but today was pretty decent. A breeze from the South so slight it was a non factor and the temps warmed into the mid fifties. It was great riding weather and I logged 30 miles of enjoyment. I saw nobody riding today and only shared my loop with a couple of walkers.
I would like to think there would have been some out enjoying the day if was the weekend.
 
olbriar said:
Yesterday was cold but today was pretty decent. A breeze from the South so slight it was a non factor and the temps warmed into the mid fifties. It was great riding weather and I logged 30 miles of enjoyment. I saw nobody riding today and only shared my loop with a couple of walkers.
I would like to think there would have been some out enjoying the day if was the weekend.
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OB, this is where you need to do your ride in the Winter, when I was driving along A1A I was thinking of you
 

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That does look very appealing! I would be saying to myself, I don't think I'm in Kansas anymore. :) My oldest daughter lived in the Phoenix area and I always marveled at the eye candy that would be enjoyed by the many bike paths they had when we visited the area. There is an effort and a lobbying group here making an attempt to add bike paths and designated bike lanes. Mostly the effort is reclaiming abandoned rail lines across Kansas for bike paths. There is beauty in the Kansas country but nothing quite like your video clip. :)
 
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