lessons learned from a time trial...

...in the snow today are as follows:



1) Before you leave the house for a bike ride in the snow, put on at least one more layer than you think you need.



2) Booties are much more useful over your cycling shoes than they are laying on your bed because you forgot them.



3) Snow will accumulate on your sunglasses (hahaha!), and it will become difficult to see.



4) Your brakes won't work so great.



5) Mark Cavendish's TT prowess is safe....for now.



6) I am thankful that, even though it's in the Panhandle, snow at Ironman Florida is highly unlikely.





So our team held a 23-mile time trial today as part of a series to measure our fitness, find our proper riding partners, etc. I gave it the ole' college try but packed it in after 7 miles. I'm not confident enough in my bike handling abilities, having never ridden in snow, and because I forgot my booties, my feet were completely numb. Finished the other 16 on the trainer at home, then put together this masterpiece:



As Linus said, "I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love. "

Big thanks to Damon for leading the TT, to Sally/Kate/Nelson etc. for sagging, and big ups to everyone who rode today.


Happy Holidays all!