@ascentale @bikenite Still in central illinois where we had rain and hail last night. This morning they said 33 degrees, winds were 20, gusting to 40 and I said, "bus day" to myself.
Motivation? I like to ride my bike. It feels good. I know I will feel better ALL F**IN DAY if I rode in. So I put the base layer, pants and sweats on. Base layer, warm top.
Went outside. Trees were not waving around. Oh, My THE CLOUDS WERE!!! BUT it as 7: 11. 2 minutes BEFORE "when I am sure I'll get there on time if I leave now."
Welp, I also had to bring the recycling bin in so it was 7:14 when the bike rolled on down the driveway.
OK, I was in a low gear in the middle ring charging North on the almost-there stretch and ... it was hard. Noted to self: "Fine" in town is not as fine out here, but it was still fine.
I was in by 8:05 which is fine.
And yea, I felt better all day :) AND had a tailwind home.