Bravery vs. Stupidity

I just returned from an 18 mile bike ride. Supposedly we are between two arctic storms...yesterday the high was 35 or something ridiculous like that. Today was supposed to be nice, then cold tomorrow, again. Weather Underground stated that ice pellets were in the forecast, no joke. So, I thought with my new resolve to ride outside no. matter. what. that I would give it a go. Usually, if there's a slight breeze, there's no sun, or it's below 50 degrees I say "no way". However, today I had something to prove.

I jimmied my pants and wore my capris with leg warmers over the top. Not the best idea...two slick fabrics joined together result in severe slippage. I spent a large portion of the ride hiking my pooled leg warmers back up over my knees. I don't have shoe covers so I went without. Bad idea. The breeze picked up as I rode and it seemed I had a headwind in 3 directions...not sure why that is...maybe it's because I was traveling at such high speeds. The sun didn't show itself until the end of my ride and my feet lost all feeling about a quarter of the way in.

So, now I'm left with the notion that I need to be careful. I need to exercise caution and common sense. Colorado weather is wonderful but not to be messed with. There is a balance between bravery and stupidity...but I have yet to figure out what that is.

I'm headed to Chicago today to watch my brother run his first marathon. I'm so proud of him and his efforts. It should be a great weekend enjoying the festivities and not having to run...yahoo!!