It\’s very easy to incline towards pessimism these days. The news is full of reports about disasters; violent crime; and, of course, COVID-19. That last has me wondering whether we\’ll be back to work-from-home in a few months; but actually, I wouldn\’t mind that. It was wonderful when I didn\’t have to rush off to work after my morning ride!

I\’ve been weighed down with pessimism over the weather. Forecast after forecast predicts possible showers and T-storms; and the constant worry about whether I\’ll get to ride is tiresome. Storms can move fast; and getting caught in torrential rain with lighting isn\’t fun. At least we in New Orleans can be glad that Elsa let us alone; but hurricane season has a long way to go yet!

When pessimism starts to be too much, a good bicycle ride can help — provided, of course, the weather cooperates! Even if it doesn\’t, the ride still produces endorphins; and that\’s always good.

One of my major concerns about riding in the rain is: reduced visibility. I\’m not sure that anti-fog

Optix 55 Anti-Fog Spray

products on my lenses would help; and the faster I go, of course, the harder it is to see where I\’m riding. Wind makes visibility even more of a problem; and if I want to wear a poncho in the hopes of staying halfway dry, forget it! A wind-whipped poncho makes bike control more difficult; and lets the rain get me, anyway.

That\’s enough on the subject. I\’m getting pessimistic just thinking about it! It looks like Sunday will be OK for riding; and, as I\’m gunning for 55 miles, I\’ll need good weather!