Bicycle Diaries
30 years riding, 15 years writing
Chilly late afternooon ride
After watching the New York City marathon, I got the urge to go out and sweat.
It’s been cold the last couple of weeks, but it started warming up today. I’m not too thrilled about riding in the cold, my body and muscles never quite warm up.
While the main trail is in the open, nice and sunny, the inner trails are under tree cover and quite chilly. This change in temperature just causes my body to shiver, no matter how many layers I might wear.
When it’s cold, I prefer to hike the trails in the McAlpine.
MTB: distance 13.10 miles, average speed 12.1 mph.
Charlotte, NC
Spent 10 years in Charlotte, a block away from an entrance to the McAlpine Creek Greenway.
Switched to a mountain bike from the road bikes I was accustomed to riding for 15 years.
The time spent on these trails was most appreciated.
Trek Fuel 70
