Yesterday, Seattle was dark for 15 hours 34 minutes and 37 seconds. Let us not count how much it was light– it is of no use to us. I rode to work in the black, and in the black I rode home.
The darkness is good to me. It shields my filthy chain from those who would judge it. It casts anonymity over the creaking of my bottom bracket. It erases your matching kit to shear black, pretty socks and all. It calls you to simply pedal. And, on the best of days, it gives me the jump on a fellow commuter just asking to be dropped like a pedal wrench in a two-year-old’s hands.
Today will only be one second less dark. Come feel the power of the darkside.
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@Roberto Marques
Didnt realize we had a Brazilian around here. I have family in Campo Grande. The Last time I visited I went illegally, crossing the border from Paraguay in a Taxi.
It's allowed to say that there is not exactly a border between Brazil and other countries in S. America...but you also know that in Campo Grande 36°C is "winter time"!
@Roberto Marques
I don't think we have a Brazilian of them, only one.
Oops that should have been @RedRanger.
Speaking of darkness, there are rumblings and musings that Vitamin D needs to be added in a big way to foodstuffs in Scotland as residents of North Britain get so little sunshine that the collective health of the country is suffering. A strong link has been suggested between lack of vitamin D and multiple sclerosis which has astronomically high rates in Scotland. Maybe a fluoride in the water scenario might suffice . . .
I'm about to head back to Scotland for a couple of weeks. I kid you not, but it will be a surprise if we ever get a sunny day!
Got my last ride of the year in today. 52kms on a cloudy, cold day (temps must have been in the mid 20s). Not the prettiest ride but gave a great sense of satisfaction.
Happy hols everyone, see you in the new year.
@Roberto Marques
your right. after we took the bus from Asuncion to the other side of Concepcion we just walked across the border. being a gringo and not having a visa I couldnt get on a bus to Campo Grande, hence hiring a taxi to drive us the entire way and not get stopped at 3 check points.
@mcsqueak
Im what most people call a latin mutt, unfortunatly I only speak Spanish as a second language
@frank
I headed out with armwarmers, a merino base layer and a light embro on the legs. I felt that the V bibs should be anointed for their first ride. I was a bit warm in the valleys but thought I had nailed the kit. Up top I was deeply feeling the lack of kneewarmers and worried about damage to the guns, it was so much colder. Live and learn. Today there is not a breath of wind.
i personally like the darkness. i enjoy silently humming along back roads, a wraith, invisible.
@wiscot
Doctors prescribe it here in Seattle all the time. We have some in the cabinet. Vitamin D is also a good weightloss drug as it promotes metabolism. Win-win.
Being on the dark side of the moon - Northern Alberta, we are planning a true rarity, a Christmas afternoon ride. It will be about 5C, so as long a we are done before 4pm and darkness, it will be a nice ride!
And 5C! I can go bare-legged!