Hello, Everyone:
It’s the beginning of another week and time for an update from the past week and weekend.
I hope you are finding some time to get out for a few rides despite the increasingly shorter days and cooler weather. Last week, it was close to 70 with cloudless blue skies, i.e., great cycling weather. There may be a handful of good days left yet before December hits, so squeeze something in if you can, even if it’s only for an hour.
However, maybe you’ve closed up shop for road riding for the season/ year. The short days and cooler weather are enough for some of us to just move all our activity inside versus putting on a ton of gear to stay warm on a ride. I would say I probably fall into this category, especially as I’ve gotten older and my resistance to the cold has decreased. Plus, many outlets exist now to simulate an outdoor ride with Zwift, Rouvy, or other options.
Over the weekend, tragedy struck when a drunk driver ploughed into a group of cyclists in North Carolina. That 76 year old man was arrested and is being held on a $1 million bond. There just seems to be no surefire way to stay safe if you ride on the road, especially if the driver is intoxicated.
All I can suggest is to choose low-traffic roads, wear bright colors, and make sure you have a working set of flashing lights on your bike. I’ve found the Garmin Radar to be a great investment, and the company just released a new version this summer. I never ride without it.
On that somewhat sad note, I hope you all have a brilliant week. Keep cycling and, most importantly, stay safe!
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