Some "Firsts"

First on the 'firsts'....I always note when the first ride of the season with bare legs and arms takes place and that was today. First time the bright white legs were exposed to the sunshine. Same goes for the whiter than white arms as well.

Second first..... First time the temp has hit 70 degrees this riding season, thus the exposed skin! Although man, when I got back into Menasha from out in the western countryside it sure was a lot colder near the lake. The temp must have been 10 degrees cooler.

Third first.... First ride wearing my new Missoula Bike Shop jersey I purchased while visiting there last autumn.

So in general, I felt pretty good. It still amazes me as to how much wind can be in my face when I am out of the city and on those open country roads.

Any sort of hill, especially into wind, and it really puts a hurt on me. I just keep it in the big ring up front and the easiest cog on the rear cassette. Slow and steady at least.

This is my 28-mile North Loop Loop, because I turn onto North Loop Rd. when I begin the process of heading back home.

My left foot and fit with the new shoes continues to be a nagging issue. The ball of that foot starts to get sore and then the front of my foot and toes can start to go numb. I have to intentionally move my foot around the best I can inside the shoe to keep things from getting worse.

Not sure what I can try next to better the situation.

2021 OUTDOOR RIDE ROUTE-- "North Loop Loop" MILES-- 28 AVE. SPEED-- 13.2 WEATHER-- Sunny and mild, first 70, Wind 5-10 mph TOTAL OUTDOOR MILES-- 241.0 ..................... 2021 INDOOR WORKOUT-- mph Carmichael MILES-- 10.5 TOTAL INDOOR MILES-- 271.5