In preparation for eating too much this Thanksgiving Amber and I rode my Lucky Greek 100k permanent #1687. It was 50F when we started and calm. About half way on the outbound leg a strong Santa Ana wind picked up which got us to the turn around in good time but boded ill for the return trip.
The Lucky Greek was closed for Thanksgiving but the IHOP next door was open. Meh - the Lucky Greek is much better. The return trip was into the teeth of a 20+mph headwind. What a grind. Nevertheless the worst day spent riding is better than any other day.
Those of you who rode the Night Audax 200k this year or who ride the upper SART will be pleased to know that the three mile stretch of the SART between the two parks has been repaved and is open 24x7. It is lovely.
I came across an interesting article today in the British Guardian newspaper about making it impossible to text or use a cell phone while driving. Those of us who have lost friends to distracted drivers will find some hope in it.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/nov/23/us-regulators-reduce-road-deaths-smartphone-driving-mode-apple-samsung?CMP=share_btn_link
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