21miles

This is the coldest weather that I have ever ridden in. It was approximately 23 degrees and overcast. There was also a very light snow throughout the day that was just tapering off at the beginning of the ride. The snow didn't seem to pose any problem at all. It was just enough of a dusting to cover the ground, but not enough to get packed down.

I stayed reasonably warm. I actually should have taken off one shirt under my jacket. My legs felt fine, but my toes were cold again. I was wearing three pairs of socks, shoes, and shoe covers. My feet were fine; it was just the toes that were cold. I wonder if I have too many layers on and my feet can't breath. Maybe it is also affecting circulation. My hands were just fine although at different times my thumbs got cold.

My bicycle seems to get stiff in the cold. There is a lot more resistance somewhere and I don't think it is just the extra weight of the clothes I'm wearing. I noticed I was riding in lower gears and it feels like everything has been greased with molasses. I'm not sure if this will get worse as it gets colder and I'm not sure what to do about it.