Short ride on a Cold Tuesday (December 29,2009)

The year is winding down, the weather may turn a bit wet soon, and its certainly cold; but on a 40 degree Tuesday under a lot of sun, took a short ride today out on Union Street in Concord, NC. While there, went by the "old" city Christmas Tree and took a photo of the bike parked there. Was nice to get out for a while, and enjoyed the ride even with the coolness of the day. There is joy to be found under a bright cloudless blue sky, and besides...even a short ride is better than no ride at all. This is my third ride on the bike since I have been home (due to the upcoming weather...possibly the last this year) but was nice. In the course of the ride went by Onemor (also on Union Street) where hooked up with my old riding buddy (sold his bike last year) Keith and Jerry Jones who like me is working in Richmond, VA. Had a nice time with them, and had a nice lunch there before heading back to the house. Doubt I will get more in than starting the bike on Sunday before I go back to Richmond, but have sure enjoyed the rides. In distance over the three times I have been on it, went close to 100 miles, which is not bad considering it is late December, and a cold one at that!