{"id":6513,"date":"2010-11-27T17:04:55","date_gmt":"2010-11-27T23:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=6513"},"modified":"2010-11-27T17:04:55","modified_gmt":"2010-11-27T23:04:55","slug":"faltering-bearcats-send-me-to-the-trails-november-27th-bike-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2010\/11\/27\/faltering-bearcats-send-me-to-the-trails-november-27th-bike-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Faltering Bearcats Send Me to the Trails – November 27th Bike Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"

Based on the overnight temperature near freezing I was not expecting to get to ride today but around 2:30 the temperature made it to 65 degrees on my weather station with clear blue skies. I had been watching the Ohio State vs. Michigan football game and Ohio State seemed to have the game under control. So I switched over to the University of Cincinnati vs. UConn football game. My Alma mater, University of Cincinnati, was not fairing so well against UConn. It has been a tough year for the Bearcats. The last three seasons have been beyond belief but the string seems to be broken this year. With that sad note I decided a ride on the bike trails on the Motobecane 700HT MTB was called for.<\/p>\n

It was cool in the shade and the breeze of 4 mph seemed to be a little stronger with the chilly bite it had. Fortunately I had dressed warm enough with leg warmers, two long sleeve jerseys, and my wind breaker jacket. Full finger gloves were needed as well. The trail route I chose was different form the one I ride when it is dark since I can go on more of the trails when it is daylight. I did come upon two other serious MTB riders (my definition: helmet and an actual MTB).<\/p>\n

This was a nice break from putting up Christmas decorations also. Tomorrow the weather is supposed to warm up to 67 degrees and clear skies. I hope to go for a road ride then.<\/p>\n

Today’s ride information:<\/p>\n