When my biker friends and I signed up for the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride back in March we planned on doing the 67-mile ride. Then, seeing the questionable forecast, we elected to do the 36-mile ride. A little rain didn’t dampen our spirits.
When we started on Sunday morning it wasn’t terrible, but then the rain and wind picked up. You know how much I like to bike in the wind.
| Time(CDT) | Temp. | Humidity | Wind Speed | Gust Speed | Conditions |
| 8:34 AM | 51.8 °F | 94% | 8.1 mph | 16.1 mph | Thunderstorms and Rain |
| 8:53 AM | 51.8 °F | 94% | 13.8 mph | – | Heavy Rain |
| 9:14 AM | 51.8 °F | 94% | 15.0 mph | – | Light Rain |
| 9:34 AM | 50.0 °F | 94% | 12.7 mph | 19.6 mph | Light Rain |
Weather history curtesy of Weather Underground.
So when we got to the turn for the 36 and 67-mile routes, we opted for the 15-mile route.
Every pedal stroke was like stepping on a carpeted floor that had recently flooded. But we finished!
We were done so early they didn’t have the Surly kegs out yet, so we settled for hot coffee and a hot dog. The way back to the car was miserable. I was so cold and I couldn’t find my car amongst the 3,000 other idiots who came out to ride! I had to use the panic button and found it two rows over. Luckily I had a towel and some dry clothes to change into, but I still cranked the heat up to 85 on the way home.
Very nice, Emelia!