Wind it was

Yesterday was the day I had to get out for a training ride. We were still in the grips of a massive storm that has just kicked butt on the Pacific NW. It was ride day and I was going out and that was that. 35 MPH steady winds out of the South, gust to I don't know how high. Good thing the roads were tree lined in most areas. The open areas were just mean. So the ride was a 2 1/2 hour fun fest. Hills were great. I was going slow anyway. Descents,,,, well that was another story. I mean my brakes got a good workout. The faster I went the crazier it got. Wind just having it's way with me. Fast was a bit on the worry side. Worry about that tree, ditch, cow, fence, I think you get it. Fast was on the edge of out of control. Not to brag, I am a great bike handler at most speed. I love to go fast on the descents. So this ride was an all new experience. So I just did the best I could given the weather. It was 55 degrees. My last ride was in SNOW! The temp is dropping fast once again and snow is on the horizon. The ride gave me a chance to see how our little part of the wonderful Island looked after this destructive storm. Things looked great. Only a few trees down that I could see from the roads. I'm sure I found the one that took our power out for a bit. Less stuff on the road than from our first big storm a few weeks back. I was the only rider out at that time that I could see. I had a blast. Also I was trying out a new winter jersey from Performance. Just an under shirt and this super warm jersey. I'm ready for the snow!! Also I was breaking in my new winter booties from Performance. Neoprene, I never get cold with these booties. Last pair did not wear out for 20 years. So the new stuff is good . The Island got through another of the millions of storms it has had to endure. We got through the storm better than a lot of poor souls. I feel lucky. I feel thankful. I feel ready for another adventure on the roads.