It Rains On Race Day Too

There’s a brotherhood when it rains. Passing euphoric runners, a smile creeps across your face. You know it’s good to be alive, soaking in smells and vistas other, weaker riders are missing.

On race day you’ll know: old tires puncture, how to corner and sprint and draft, paint is icy, a Lycra beanie = a heaven jacket, treated lenses don’t fog, etc…

…knowing > thinking you know.

Towards the end of the ride I was cruising. Took my hands off the bars to stretch. Hit the long steel piece and my tire went 45 degrees. Near miss. It's never happened on a dry day.
Towards the end of the ride I was cruising. Took my hands off the bars to stretch. Hit the long steel piece and my tire went 45 degrees.  By the time I could grab the bars I was back on asphalt. Near miss. It’s never happened on a dry day.
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Ya gotta get dirty to gain knowledge.