Winter has arrived. I estimate we have 8 inches of very fluffy snow. My forecast only shows about 6/10th of an inch of moisture, and I thought it was no big deal. Then, this morning, I was shocked at the depth of the snow. Then I learned that the weather report I view lists moisture, which means anywhere from a 5:1 to a 15:1 snow-to-moisture ratio. There is a calculator to estimate snow from moisture, MNI Calculator (click to go to the site). However, the forecast is 40 degrees over Christmas, so it may be short-lived.
Being retired, I cleared the snow from the driveway, cleared the hydrant, cleared in front of the mailbox, and most of the sidewalk on my side of the block. I have the time, so why not? It is about 25 degrees, so the outside air is nice.
I have been riding Rouvy every other day since January 4. The eight rides were 131.4 miles with 3,043 feet of climb in 8 hours and 26 minutes. My longest ride was Lake Pukaki in New Zealand. It was 20 miles with a 710-foot climb at 1:16:41, with an average heart rate of 132 BPM. Unlike the outside, where there is a breeze to cool the body when riding Rouvy, I sweat profusely.
I have the urge to ride today, but going to stick to every other day. As I age, it is easier to burn out or get injured. The best option is a good workout. Due to the holiday and travel, I may have to spend two days in a row to keep at least a minimum schedule for every other day.
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