Sunday, April 25, 2010

f'in cold

I have mentioned this before but it stands to be stated again. riding in a cold spring rain is the coldest thing I do all year.

I ski in temps as low as the single digits and never get as cold as I got on today's ride. the rain had me soaked to the skin and the driving wind and rain was freezing me to death. the air tempurature was about 45. so it was like swimming in 45 degree water for 2 hour. by the end my fingers and toes were complety numb. my knees ached as did my back and sholders.

The truly estonishing part is I went out in it!? I've done this to myself before. Why I would subject my self to it again is either eternal optomisim that it will be different this time or just plain dumb.

it took a half hour scalding shower to get me to stop shaking and calm.

note to self: don't ride on cold rainy days, you fucking itiot! : )