Pedalling Squares

After an uncomfortable night on the couch only two things could make me feel better. Coffee and a ride. Half a pot later I was ready to go despite the rain and 55 degrees. The remnants of the storm were going to make life tough. A steady ~15mph wind coming from New Glarus suggested I head into the teeth until I was ready to have it push me home. 2 hours later I found myself between Belleville and New Glarus. Having barely travelled 25 miles while "spinning" in the 39x15 & 17 into the wind that continually gusted wasily over 25mph, I decided against making a right to New Glarus and opted for the tailwind into Belleville & home. My quads were cashed and I was able to eek out 22mph in the 53x17. Once I hit Oregon I felt better but my legs were showng signs of betrayal. Not riding hard for a few days was showing. I managed to keep a steady tempo all the way home. 52.1 miles in 3:30. Distance courtesy of http://runningmap.com/ . I wasn't alone out there. I saw 7 other riders and half of them were wearing the same bright yellow jacket I have... odd.