FIGHTING THE WEATHER

For almost a decade I've kept a journal. It started out as a means of recording animal and bird sightings
but it soon started to include the
data from rides that I had done. And also the weather. Looking back over the years November 2025 was a fight against the weather.

It was colder than usual and it was
also far windier than usual. That
meant a bit of a battle on the bike against the elements. I guess I got spoiled last year.

Cold I can generally handle by
throwing the right clothing at the issue. Wind on the other hand was much more difficult. I got in
a few good rides but
I also spent a lot of time hiding in
the forest when I could just to get
some shelter. So far a couple
of days into December the trend of
cold and wind continues. I am
already hating the spin bike.

Mike

VIDEOS
Magnetawan ride, on a long semi-abandoned pioneer road called "Plum Tree Road". Real wilderness.
20 minute video on YouTube