the cruellest cut of all

Its not just been snowy and cold, its been foggy and rainy and ridiculous. The only way to ride in the actual outdoors has been the furly.

For anyone who hasn't participated, imagine a ride that starts @ 430 AM regardless of temp but not of tempo.

We start at RRP hq(chez seiler) and pick up riders along the route. Although its usually only a hardcore few, the rewards are great.
Bragging rights are obvious. Conversations always veer towards the "oh, you're hoping to do that tonight?" Type thing. I love knocking out the ride before breakfast.

Lately they've been a little more "spirited" to quote the prez, than usual. Hill attacks, mockery after and a fast ride thru the fog have all been a part.

Yes, I'm getting up at stupid:o'clock, but with the beginning of the year work-stress, and the need to somehow maintain some of the fitness from cross season mandating ridiculous maneuvers.....well, there you go.

Headlights, blinkies and all the warm shit you've got.

God I'm ready for spring.
Hopefully I'll remember what to do during a daytime ride.
The darkness is slimming tho. I look practically lithe in total darkness. When I was dating(2000 yrs ago) it was my best look.