Last year we rode in sleet and near freezing temperatures and today two of us braved the blustery 30+mph winds with occasional gust upwards. I called Tom, a friend and fellow cyclists, to see if he was still planning to meet me to ride to the start of the Viz Ride. Expecting him to say “Tammy I really think it’s too windy,” he instead said “I’m already too hot but I’m ready to ride.” So I got myself outfitted for wind riding (which is slightly different than wet riding) while Tom had to wait for me as I fumbled to change the batteries in my taillight. As we were leaving my house Ellen, our Viz Ride inspirational leader & ride coordinator, called to let me know the ride was canceled due to high winds. Already dressed and ready to ride I informed her Tom and I were still riding. Our ride reminded me of several days on the first Adventure Cycling NM Land of Enchantment Tour when we endured many days of sustained headwinds of 20+ mph with gusts up to 50+ mph. Today I credit Tom for keeping my cycling reputation in tack of riding to a ride, riding the ride, and riding home as well as riding in adverse weather conditions – hey I’m a tour cyclist! But today I almost wimped out, thanks Tom for not letting that happen! Shush Tom don’t tell anyone that Kathy picked us up post ride after everyone left…..
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