Well today I got dumb.
Early in the day I went for a walk with Little Squid. We wore our winter jackets and, without a hat and mittens, I was o.k., even a little warm.
But just a little.
A few hours later, Squidette walks in the door, returning from Sing! rehearsal.
"It's beautiful out, I have to go for a ride! Anyone coming with me?"
Without really thinking about it, Little Squid and I quickly agreed. (Mike was already out for a run.)
Squidette donned capris, a t-shirt and sweatshirt.
I looked at her. "That's all?"
"Yeah, it's nice out."
So, instead of checking temperatures for myself, I put on regular riding tights (not my uber warm Col d'Lizard tights), a regular short sleeved jersey and my Col d'Lizard fleece. I also wore full fingered gloves.
Little Squid wore jeans, a t-shirt and his new, green, fleece jacket.
Off we went with an agreement to meet up at the turn-around point.
Squidette quickly out paced Little Squid and I and, when we reconvened, 6.25 miles later, she was trying to warm up her hands. My ear was aching and I was getting a cold-weather induced headache because I had forgone an ear band.
The kids went into Fairway to warm up (and do some grocery shopping) and I stayed outside, watching the bikes and playing Angry Birds.
For the return trip, Little Squid took possession of my gloves. (Hey, isn't that what moms are supposed to do?).
By the time we got home my hands were so cold that I could not undo my helmet clasp.
I think I've finally warmed up but I am now so tired that staying awake until bedtime is almost unthinkable.
That said, it was a very nice ride.
Miles for the day: 12.5 miles
Squid on Wheels 2011: 12.5 miles.
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